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Word: flankers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Instead of having Kazmaier's run-pass play develop from a balanced line, Caldwell overshifted (i.e., unbalanced) his line and put one backfield man as a flanker on the weak side. This shift put "an almost intolerable burden on the secondary defense unless Cornell changed to a five-man line," Caldwell explains. But when Cornell did switch to a five-man line, Kazmaier, instead of passing, ran right through...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Kazmaier's Day | 11/5/1951 | See Source »

Clasby did little running from either the straight single wing or the fullback-flanker variation which the Crimsons used; when he did, he ran fast and hard. He also took care of the punting with equal success...

Author: By Hiller B. Zobel, | Title: Eleven Reveals New Speed In Spring Training Finale | 5/8/1951 | See Source »

Monteith is deceptive, but neither he nor Kierstead are great passers. The squad is already operating from the fast Yale balanced T with flanker...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Jayvee Eleven Plays Dean Academy; Quarterback Kierstead Quits Team | 11/10/1950 | See Source »

...veteran Marshall is one of the league's veteran Marshall as well as a consistent scorer. Azary, six-foot-five, who has been held down in league play, leads the Lions' scoring, along with Norm Skinner, the other front line flanker...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Favored Columbia Quintet Invades | 2/21/1950 | See Source »

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