Word: backup
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...international lineup was astounding England, Iran, Libya, Gambia, Nigeria. Yugoslavia, and Norway were represented. (Papagianis, though a native Greek, was an American citizen.) American talent was also present: the '70 backup and '71 starting goalkeeper was Papagianis' Mather House roommate, Shep Messing...
...disappointment was Bruin quarterback Hank Landers, who entered the game ranked in the top five nationally in passing and total yardage. By the time Landers completed his first pass six minutes into the contest, Harvard led, 14-0. He only connected three times more before leaving in favor of backup Craig Hemond late in the third quarter...
...interceptions on the day (actually, lineman Joe Margolis and linebacker Marc Mills each had one). That accounted for the good field position, and the rushing of Jim Callinan (120 yards on 28 carries) and passing (six-for-13, 64 yards) and running (38 yards on 12 carries) of backup signalcaller Allard did the job from there...
Goldman's arch, stinging overview echos that bitchy comment. All too often, he relies on shallow dazzle and backup effects. His subject is a compelling case history, an exploited talent with a wasted, truncated life. But that is not enough for Goldman. The biographer insists that each kink in his subject's psyche represents a tremor in the nation's collective unconscious. When Goldman finishes his juicy recounting of Elvis Presley's life, however, the mystery of the King's fascination remains. For that, fans and readers should rejoice. As Elvis always insisted...
...Crimson drove once more before halftime, but a razzle-dazzle option pass by backup quarterback Don Allard--who lined up as a fullback--was intercepted by free safety Barry Pizor deep in Dartmouth territory. Three Big Green plays closed out the half...