Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...loss of Vaccarello and Szaro may be crucial to the Crimson's victory hopes since they normally give the offensive backfield solid depth, backing up starters Vic Gatto and Ray Hornblower...
Fazio and Jelic both coached at B.U. last year, where Fazio was freshman coach and Jelic was defensive coordinator. Stephens has been offensive backfield and end coach at Curry College for the last two years...
...Defensively, Harvard was adequate. After Champi's opening successes, the backfield stiffened and kept all second team receivers tightly covered. The defensive line seemed a little sluggish in its pursuit, but it was a hot day, after...
...Fullback: Freshman team Captain and starting fullback Tom Miller is a rough runner with a quick start. Perhaps the most underrated player in the backfield. Miller played his freshman year in the shadows of Szaro and Varney. But it was Miller, with his tough slants and dives, who got the yardage when it was needed most. Harvard has always been short of good fullbacks and next year either Miller or Varney could break into the lineup there...
...Defensive backs: In addition to Kelly and Cetrulo, who could play defense or offense, outstanding freshmen were Dick Manny, George Williamson (Tom Williamson's brother) and Skip Vacarello. The freshman defensive backfield was tight last fall and any one of these players could inherit the spot vacated by All-Ivy Tom Williamson...