Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...left by Lehigh's 1957 Little All-American quarterback Dan Nolan, completing ten of the 17 passes he has thrown. But a fair portion of his success must be credited to a brace of veteran ends--Joe Wenzel and Dave Nevil--who may well beleaguer the Crimson backfield all afternoon. Wenzell especially has the reputation of being one of the most deceptive and skillful receivers in the East...
Crimson coach John Yovicsin, attempting to bolster his offensive power, has made a major switch in the backfield. Sophomore quarterback Charlie Ravenel will start a game for the first time, a reward for the slickness and spirit he seemed to inject into the varsity attack in both the Cornell and Buffalo contests...
Between passes one might just observe an ex-Marine, Ron Lauretti, leading the backfield at the tailback spot. Lauretti was a surprise for Leckonby when he returned this fall. The fullback should be ably assisted by halfbacks Al Kovach and Charley Burger, the team captain...
...tentative backfield roster, Lamar indicated, would include either Grady Watts or Jim Ullyot as quarterback; Roy Williams left halfback; John Damis right halfback; and Gil Damford fullback...
Kirkland House places its hopes in the backfield, where the many returnees are augmented by fine sophomore prospects. Quarterback Pete Frederick, left halfback Gus Winston, fullback Mike Bianco, and end Marlin Levin head the list of those returning to aid Stuart Rappaport, Kirkland's coach...