Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Figured on a unit basis, the two teams would rate a toss-up. The Bruins' backfield is reputed to have enough talent to match the powerful Crimson line even with the big five M's back together again for the first time since the Cornell game...
...Brown, however, may not be able to use its complete starting backfield. Quarterback Bill Demchak, who has maintained a 10 out of 12 average for pass completions, may be out with an injured shoulder; fast fullback Archie Williams may also be on the inactive list because of a possible appendectomy...
...Crimson could easily tip the power balance with another stubborn, spirited backfield performance like last Saturday's against Princeton. Jordan is expected to try this shuffled offense again with Joe Crehore at quarterback, Dexter Lewis at wing, Jim Joslin at tail, and Tony Gianelly at fullback...
With Hank Holmes, Grey Hodnett, Shad Tubman, and Ken MacIntosh, the line will be basically intact. But Munro is worried about the strength of his backfield, which so far this year has held down opposition scoring until the line could combine to tally. Tony Oberschall will fill in at halfback, should Denny Little, Stacy Holmes, or John Haddik tire. Captain Hugh Sargent and Don Beaver will start at fullback, although they both have injured legs and may not be able to go full tilt...
...defense the varsity consistently penetrated the j.v. line to throw the backs for big losses. On offense, the first backfield met temporary frustration in trying to crack the strong freshman forward wall, but then Matt Botaford broke through for long gains through the middle and around the ends...