Word: forward
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...expected that among the changes in the rules which will be proposed this year will be the lessening of the value of the goal from the field, the further restriction of the use of the forward pass, and some change in the rule relating to the duties of the umpires and the referee...
...joined the new association, and Cornell and Yale are expected to ally themselves with it in the near future. It is expected that among the changes proposed will be the lessening of the value of the goal from the field, and the further restriction of the use of the forward pass...
...football as played this year under the revised new rules, was written by Walter Camp, Yale '80, for the Yale News. Mr. Camp believes the rules have fully justified themselves during the past season, with the exception perhaps of the one giving greater freedom in the use of the forward pass. Upon this it appears some restriction ought to be placed before next year. On account of Mr. Camp's position on the Rules Committee, his stand in this matter is one of considerable importance...
...require of any team that they should gain ten yards in three downs, and the prediction was that "no-score" games would put an end to the ten-yard rule in short order. The contrary has proven true, and already there are those who would like to see the forward pass more restricted, relying upon it as it was a year ago, or even eliminating it altogether and keeping the onside kick and ten-yard rule. What was needed in the game was primarily to lessen value of possession of the ball and this the ten-yard rule achieved. With...
...through the line, and Coy punted to Newhall, who was downed by Biglow on Harvard's 28-yard line. Apollonio gained five yards and Wendell made an onside kick to Alcott. Philbin tried right end but was thrown by Starr for no gain. A double pass, followed by a forward pass; put the ball on Harvard's 20-yard line. Brides then a gained two yards through guard, but Jones's forward pass went to Grant. Two yards were lost on Lockwood's fumble so Newhall kicked to Jones, who was downed in his tracks. Coy returned the kick...