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Guard: Roger Davis, 21, Syracuse; 6 ft. 3 in., 228 lbs. Major: physical education. "No. 1 prospect on the No. 1 team, tremendous offensive blocker with enough speed to make tackles all over the field. Could go as linebacker or defensive...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

After Penn halfback Ed Shaw punted to Ronnie Brandquist deep in Middie territory with only 1:30 left in the first half, Quaker end John Seksinsky smashed into Brandquist and a blocker so hard that he caused the Navy back to fumble. Seconds later, halfback Fred Doelling scored, and Shaw's kick gave Penn a 19-8 margin...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Quakers Loom as Football Power | 10/27/1959 | See Source »

...widely traveled expert holds forth on conditions in Italy. The practiced Canterbury blocker stops him cold simply by saying: "Yes, but not in the South...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Ploy Boy | 1/12/1959 | See Source »

Tackle: Jim Marshall, 20, Ohio State; 6 ft. 3 in., 222 lbs. Junior. Major: physical education. Fine blocker, fast-reacting on defense, has speed enough to outrun many backs, performed an incredible feat for a lineman against Purdue by running for two touchdowns with a blocked punt and an intercepted pass; a probable high pro choice next year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/8/1958 | See Source »

Center: Walter Jackson ("Jackie") Burkett, 21, Auburn; 6 ft. 4 in., 220 lbs. Junior. Major: forestry. Superb blocker with good speed, built in classic mold of pro-type middle guard; sure to be eagerly sought despite occasionally troublesome shoulder injury...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: All-America | 12/8/1958 | See Source »

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