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...other switch in the offing this week has senior Tom Miller, who came on strong in relief against Northeastern, challenging sophomore Steve Hall for the starting fullback slot...
...attack, the two forwards penetrate the opposition's fullback line as far as they can go without being offside. Called "strikers," the forwards do not retreat when the ball is cleared by the opposition. Instead, they remain far up the field and pose a constant scoring threat on any long pass...
Coach Munro had four fine fullbacks last year and fortunately only one has graduated. When center fullback Chris Wilmot was injured last year, Phil "the Ax" Axten took his place and did an outstanding job. Both juniors will start this year and provide a strong nucleus on the fullback line...
Senior Bill Brock will be playing his third season at left fullback. He was All-Ivy honorable mention for both years. Last year's starting right halfback John Gordon will move back to the right fullback position...
...backfield, however, is strong. Halfback Steven Harrison, who performed impressively as a sophomore last year, has been switched to flanker this year, and he'll be backed by sophomore Mike Murr, another speedster. Tom Miller, who handled the fullback spot last year after Gus Crim injured a kidney, returns, and sophomore Curt Humphreys is there as backup strength...