Word: cornerback
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Captain John Cramer, cornerback Rick Frisbie and linebacker Gary Farnetti are the only starters returning on defense, but Yovicsin has four other proven lettermen--Seniors Rick Berne Ed Sadler, Dale Neal, and Neil Hurley--that he can use with the utmost confidence. Berne and Sadler, who between them saw 221 minutes of action as reserves last season, can ably handle the two defensive tackle spots, getting back-up strength from junior larry Kram, a JV performer last year...
Ananis, who also lettered two years as a cornerback on the football team, was the only truly experienced player left on defense after injuries put the other three out of action. He worked mostly with three sophomores, and the foursome developed into a solid unit...
...Jack Fadden Award, named for Harvard's amiable athletic trainer, was given to Ignacio. It recognizes an athlete who has overcome physical adversity to make a contribution to his team. Fallen arches and leg injuries have plagued Ignacio, who was a cornerback for the football team in addition to captain of this spring's baseball team. He now leads the Eastern League in batting...
Longest Jump. After graduating in June, Davenport plans to make the longest jump of his career-into professional football. Though he played cornerback in college, he wants to perform as split end in the pros because "that's where the money is." The San Diego Chargers, who drafted the 6-ft. 1-in., 185-lb. speedster, may disagree, but Davenport figures he can adjust to offense. After all, he says, "Football players need speed, balance and coordination, and a hurdler has all of these." He might be right. Running Back Paul Robinson of the Cincinnati Bengals and Flanker Earl...
...Cornerback Johnny Sample spent five minutes alone in the stadium washroom, kneeling in prayer. And Joe's mother was at home saying the rosary...