Word: gooding
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Starr, who was outstripped by Newhall for quarterback, is the best of all the ends, being a sure tackler, fast in getting down under punts, and handles forward passes excellently. he adds strength to the back field when the other side is kicking. Orr also makes a good end, for his height gives him an advantage in open plays when the forward pass and the onside kick are used. Of the remaining ends Macdonald is a very valuable man on account of his experience. The injury to his leg has hindered him a great deal, however. Kennard at times plays...
Yale's offense decidedly lacks consistency; the team does not hang together well and its attack is not concerted. This is due mainly to the fact that the rush line does not carry its charge far or fiercely enough. The kicking game on the offense is very good, with the exception that the ends do not get down the field quickly enough...
...Forbes '07, left end, is fast in getting down the field under punts. his general line-blocking is poor, his interference for a runner in the open field is good, but his defense against end runs is not satisfactory...
...Hockenberger '07S., centre, is a trifle weak in passing the ball. He is very strong on the offense, but his defensive game is not as good...
...Erwin '08, right guard, is playing a very heady game. His defense and offense alike are good, being particularly effective...