Word: detailing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...development of the real eleven. They are the educators and they take their knocks uncomplainingly. Next is the quarterback, for if a team loses him it loses its sense of direction. It's his sand and pluck that tell-his patience to learn the play, to master the detail, even when hard, and after all that's what a man must do afterward to succeed in life. He must stand fast, work hard, learn his lessons even though they seem wearisome. In a word, football is like life and life is like football. It isn't easy sailing, and success...
...taken in appointing Junior and Freshman sub-committees is just the one to bring its purpose to completion. The task which it has in hand is not an easy one, for besides the taking of pledges it involves the tiresome work of collecting them when due and the infinite detail of keeping accurate account of the money received. Sub-committees large enough to make the work light for each member are the best means for success. We hope to see the work go on with the zeal which it deserves. Then, it is only a question of time before...
Guernsey's drop-kicking technique against Princeton was in every detail equal to that of Brickley, and his goal of 28 yards against Princeton had enough power in it to have scored at 40 yards. Guernsey also is a long punter. Against Princeton his average through-out the afternoon was 40 yards, and some of his kicks travelled 50 yards...
Mastery of detail in offensive and defensive tactics was the object of Coach Haughton's program of work for the University eleven on Soldiers Field yesterday afternoon. The 20-minute practice consisted mainly of a thorough dummy scrimmage and though not a vigorous test of the team's fighting power, it seemed to be highly satisfactory as work in preparation for the game with Cornell tomorrow and that with Princeton a week later...
...match in detail follows...