Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Although Arlanson has not been right every time in the past, there is a feeling among Tufts rooters this year that his optimism may well be justified. Boasting a completely veteran backfield, this year's Jumbo eleven looks to be the best in many seasons...
Completing the veteran backfield are left halfback Paul Abrahamian, who transferred from Harvard two years ago, and quarterback Ralph Thompson. Abrahamian is big (6 feet--195 lbs.) and fast. A good ball carrier and scorer, he especially excels on defense. Thompson, on the other hand, is small, weighing only 165. A good ball handler and fairly good passer, he also makes an excellent field general...
When one considers Tufts' line, however, he cannot help feeling that Arlanson's optimism may be misplaced. In sharp contrast to the depth of experience in the backfield, Arlanson can fill only three line positions with veterans...
...lateral tosses by sophomore Jim Burke gave Dartmouth a 13-0 victory over underdog New Hampshire, hampered by an inexperienced backfield. Penn showed little in dropping its nine-teenth straight game, to Penn State...
...Crimson soon settled down, however, and after ten minutes Joslin kicked his first three pointer from 20 yards out to open the scoring. With Martin Lindsay getting the Crimson a large share of the set scrums, the threequarters (Rugby's backfield) had a good chance to gain ground. Only solid Yale tackling prevented a breakthrough, as Ash Hallett did a good job of fast passing in his first match at the pivot position of scrum half...