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Eventually, Harvard quarterbacks will be able to go with tight "T", spread, single wing, "I", slot and double slot formations. Also, they can fall back on myriad forms of motion in the backfield to influence the opposing defense...

Author: By Robert Decherd, | Title: Restic, Crimson Set for 1971 Debut | 9/22/1971 | See Source »

...offensive backfield is the Crimson's strong point, as usual. Foster and Crone are the leading candidates at quarterback, and both have the ability to win any game for the Crimson. But Restic emphasizes that he will substitute players to utilize the upmost of their ability, and this extends to quarterback. It is possible, though not probable, that Restic could use all four of his quarterbacks at various times in a given game(like, say, Saturday...

Author: By Robert Decherd, | Title: Restic, Crimson Set for 1971 Debut | 9/22/1971 | See Source »

...talk: "I don't want any free spirits around here. All I want are football players who want to win." Thomas, who describes himself as "a modified version of a Hessian," apparently didn't get the message. When Mazur tried to adjust his stance in the backfield formation, Thomas said that he preferred to do it his way. Just like that, Thomas was sent packing and Garrett was called back from Dallas. At week's end Thomas said that he would consider rejoining the Cowboys on one condition: if the players voted that they wanted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Sunshine Patriots | 8/16/1971 | See Source »

...result will startle more than a few opponents next season. Restic sets up his offense in the tight "T," the spread, the single wing, and the "I"; he splits both ends, uses double slots, and there are times when the fullback is the only man in the backfield. Yes, the quarterback goes in motion...

Author: By Robert Decherd, | Title: Restic Assures Novelty, If Nothing Else | 6/17/1971 | See Source »

Restic has also selected a fifth coach but he is not sure if he will be used primarily as a backfield or a line coach. The first four appointments will be approved by the Corporation on Monday, while the fifth appointment will be held until the end of the month...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Two Hamilton Coaches Join Restic | 2/9/1971 | See Source »

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