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DARTMOUTH-Massachusetts--Bob Blackman has gone to the Big Ten (pity the Illinois second stringers who will never play), so much of the killer instinct may be lost. But new coach Jacke Crouthamel created the Dartmouth defense that won its last four games 117-0. After a week in the north woods, Dartmouth doesn't need Blackman to explode on Saturday. The boys will return to isolation after 3 triumph...
...Blackman liked to talk about the Big Ten even when he was still at Dartmouth. "I'm confident we could hold our own against Big Ten competition," he muttered in the midst of the Big Green's undefeated season this fall. He was even more resolute that his Ivy League champions should be included in a post-season NCAA playoff for the national championship-should one ever materialize...
Well, somebody in the pro ranks must not agree with Bob's assessment of Ivy League talent. In fact, after Thursday's annual pro draft, it looks as if Blackman will be able to take his pick of this year's unbeaten seniors if he needs to fill any coaching positions at Illinois. One thing is sure-the pros aren't interested in them...
...League in the history of the draft didn't collapse under the pressure of the pro ranks. To be sure, Calvin Hill was Rookie of the Year in 1969. But usually, there is a conspicuous paucity of Ivy League players chosen in the draft. This year was no different: Blackman's covey of Dartmouth seniors was passed by with one exception-cornerback Willie Bogan, who was selected by Baltimore in the eighth round. This is the same group which dominated the All-Ivy team with seven first team selections...
...point Blackman gave his reserves a pat on the back for their invaluable contribution to the team that year-"by their hard work in practice simulating our next opponent's offense and defense." Of course, Blackman's strategy won't hurt him next year since he'll be at Illinois while his replacement, Jake Crouthamel, tries to make do with the inexperienced leftovers...