Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...near its peak for the game. Tackle Pete Briggs, injured against Columbia, has recovered and will be in his usual starting position at left tackle. The rest of the line will be the same unit which has blocked the Crimson to consecutive wins over Ohio and Columbia, and the backfield will have Albie Cullen at left halfback, replacing Boulris if he is unable to start, as its only newcomer to the starting ranks...
...subtle change of emphasis from passing the ball to the goal, and then shooting, to driving the ball towards the cage in order to shoot has paid off. Wings Ekpebu and McIntosh have worked very effectively in keeping up a flurry of shots intended to wear down an opposing backfield...
Particularly strong is the backfield. Of last Spring's team, Alan Waddell will be at scrum-half, with ex-football player Jim Damis up to fly-half and Hal Churchill in the centre...
Crimson halfbacks caused the fullbacks some consternation. The midfielders played forward generally, and the backfield was forced to fill in at the center of the field too often. Right half Marshall Schwarz played his finest game, and figured both offensively and defensively. Center half Tony Obserschall was considerably off in his timing, but broke up several plays with headings. John Felstiner, at left halfback, played one of his best games...
...backfield crisis still looms as the major problem facing the junior varsity. Gordon Marlow, ordinarily a varsity halfback, will step into the shoes vacated by Ted Marmor, j.v. quarterback who moved up to help fill the injured Walt Stahura's spot. Backing him up will be the inexperienced John Righter, who joined the squad only last week...