Word: coaching
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Behind the meaty linemen, the Crusaders had some fleet backs in Mel Massucco and Johnny Turco, but while they looked great on some plays, they generally did not click as their coach figured they would. The Cross backfield was predominantly sophomore, and subject to the fallibility's thereof. Moreover, the Crusaders hadn't faced a single wing team yet this fall...
...made the traditional claim of the coach whose team had won a hard close game, that there were no stars, just a team. He praised downfield blocking, always a good sign of team play, and cited the fact that the last winning score came on fourth down, after a penalty had almost halted the drive...
...most vital link in the chain of command is the roof telephone. Since the coaches on the field can get only a very general idea of what's going right or wrong, backfield coach Steve Sebo is posted in the press box, with a direct wire leading to the bench...
...other end of the line sit line coach, Butch Jordan and assistant coach Sam Adams. They keep up a steady flow of conversation, largely concerned with the opponents' defensive weaknesses...
While the regular coach, Butch Jordan, continues his duties as varsity football line coach, Van Brewer 2GB is directing the practice...