Word: burrs
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...morning the whole squad, led by Trainer Donovan, went for a long walk. The signal practice was held at 4 o'clock and consisted of walking through plays against the substitutes. All the men with the exception of Burr are in the best condition. Dunlap's shoulder is perfectly well and he can play if needed, whether Burr starts the game...
...Navy game, when it was outplayed completely. This was the first real test, and showed up some very apparent faults--weakness in defensive work and inability on the part of the backs to run with the ball. From that game on, the team has steadily improved and developed. Captain Burr's injury, although coming in time to give the coaches a chance to train other men for his position, was nevertheless the most unfortunate thing that could have happened to the team. Burr was not only the backbone of the line, but it was due to his punting ability that...
...coaches this year has been the selection of men for the backfield. Of the backs, Corbett, Kennard, Smith and Ver Wiebe never played behind the line before, and Cutler, at quarterback, is new to his position. The present set, Corbett, White and Ver Wiebe, or Kennard in case Burr does not play, is strong and fast. White and Ver Wiebe play hard, aggressive games and are both good line plungers. Corbett and Leslie, who alternate at left halfback, have proved the best ground gainers, and their running through a broken field is particularly good. Kennard's kicking ability makes...
...short time went back to the line. Cutler is an example of what can be accomplished by careful coaching and consistent work. He has improved with every game, become a safer man in the backfield, and has been depended upon for the greater part of the punting since Burr was injured. Last Saturday he ran his team well, got his plays off with speed and smoothness and used good judgment. His work with the forward pass was excellent. Cutler had never played quarterback until this year, and for the last two years has played practically no football...
Francis Hardon Burr '09, captain and left guard, prepared at Noble's School and at Andover Academy. He has played on the University team three years, the first two at guard, but last year at tackle. He is 22 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 194 pounds...