Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Simultaneously, the defensive backfield and ends caught their first look at the passing patterns which Dartmouth will use. Another J.V. outfit sent Indian aerials at the Crimson's pass defense alignment...
Probable starters in the backfield are Mel Govig, a sharp-passing quarterback, halfbacks Marion Cheek and John Schereschewsky, and fullback George Nager. A tentative line has Ed Felton and Art Warren at the ends, Pete Morrison and Bainey Coon at the tackles, Art Ticknor and Thom Kahrl in the guard slots, and Reuben Gittes at center...
Lahar's greatest range of talent is in the backfield, which operates from the split-T. With Lalla clicking fairly effectively from the quarterback post, Colgate runners are set up with openings by a wide-spread defense. Lalla, a 165-pound sophomore, took over the role of starting quarterback late last season and displayed ability to run and punt, in addition to his pitching talent. In 1951, 43 completions out of 95 attempts netted 641 yards and a 45 percent average. As a runner, he averaged 3.7 yards per try and carried for one touchdown, while his passing collected eight...
...Crimson jayvees will open offensively with the "T" formation squad, which scored 12 points out of last week's 34-point total. Walt Greeley at quarterback, Pete Kenney and Bob Zuege at the halfback posts, and sophomore Bob Albert at fullback make up the starting backfield. Shepard will have Wally Bergman and Dave Silverman at the ends, Bill Maloney and Stan Pfahl in the tackle slots, Fred Horween and Tony Caimi at the guards, and Buz Vonderlage at center...
Sophomore tailback Paul Murphy worked with the second offensive backfield some of the time, and he was most successful when he carried the ball on wide plays...