Word: blocker
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...workers shuddered when Ford spoke to audiences, who found him likeable but unintelligent. Jerry terHorst, later to become President Ford's first press secretary, finally decided that "Gerry Ford wasn't dumb, he lacked knowledge." "I'm an old lineman." Ford says today. "I try to be a good blocker and tackler for the running back who carries the ball...
With the match tied, Harvard managed to jump to an early 13-2 lead over flustered Springfield. Now it was Springfield's turn to rally--ten straight points. Harvard's Peter Haviland spiked an unreturnable ball to a blocker for the 14th point. And then Graham, on a hesitation spike, sucked his blocker into the net for the game and the match...
Dennis Harrah, Miami (Fla.), 6 ft. 5 in., 259 lbs. An eager, agile blocker; a well-disciplined lineman who consistently outcharges the defense to open gaping holes...
TIGHT ENDS: Elmore Stephens, Kentucky, 6 ft. 3 in., 230 lbs. A fast receiver with sticky hands who doubles as an exceptionally effective blocker around the goal line or on short-yardage situations...
TACKLES: Kurt Schumacher, Ohio State, 6 ft. 4 in., 250 lbs. A superior pit fighter. Another block of stone from Ohio State who is an excellent power blocker and a brainy player...