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Word: flankers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...operates out of the normal "T" formation, frequently using flanker plays. With a line averaging under 195 pounds, James relies on speed and deception both up front and in back. The main strength of Cornell's play is in the backfield, built around Tom Skypeck, its big quarterback, and the shifty, fastmoving halfback, Bo Roberson. Roberson did most of the carrying against Colgate, averaging five yards per carry in 20 attempts...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Coach Says Cornell Lacks Depth | 10/4/1957 | See Source »

Anchoring the scrum is captain Terry Turner, now playing his fourth season for the Crimson at eight man. He and locks Tony Markella and Bill Shane, both converted football players, are the heaviest forwards, with flanker Geoff Locke having the height necessary for lineouts. Huff and sophomore Dave Steinberg are the likely props...

Author: By Alastair J.C.E. Rellie, | Title: LINING THEM UP | 10/25/1956 | See Source »

...Monday's match pitted the Crimson against the biggest and most aggressive team it has faced in some time. Again, however, the Bears were the only side to utilize the West Coast's substitution for injuries rule, although as the final whistle blew, Crimson scrum half Charles Levine and flanker John Chalsty were both lying unconscious on the turf. Neither suffered lasting aftereffects...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cal Ruggers Beat Crimson, 21 to 5, In Second Game | 4/26/1956 | See Source »

...relatively unchanged from the pack which helped beat Dartmouth last weekend, but there will be a completely new second row of Pete Bradlee and Stu Nickerson. Brady Williamson returns at hooker with Ken Culbert. Terry Turner remains at post, while Markin Lindsay moves to flank. Art Tickmor, the other flanker, will captain the team in place of senior Rob Albert...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Undefeated Ruggers to Face Barbarians | 4/30/1955 | See Source »

...defensive backs (as well as the flanker out to the right of the Lions' line) are hidden behind the broad shoulders of Lions Quarterback Layne...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Dec. 20, 1954 | 12/20/1954 | See Source »

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