Word: greats
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...rushing, although irresistable at times, was erratic and ineffective in emergencies. This last means very little, however, when compared with Yale's general work. In the first half Harvard equalled Yale in punting, and, in rushing, made over three times as many yards. In the second half Harvard was greatly out-punted, but gained about two and a half times as much distance by rushing as Yale did. The chief reasons why McBride could not outkick Hallowell in the first half were that Sawin and Daly ran back his kicks for ten and fifteen yards and that Campbell tackled brilliantly...
Yale will have a great advantage in the kicking of McBride which must be offset by greater aggressiveness and better condition on the part of Harvard to secure a victory. Boal may not play and in that case Sargent will take his place. Otherwise the team is in perfect physical condition...
...last year, the condition of the men this year is all that could be desired. The cripples have recovered with the exercise of great care, and none of the regular men are now debarred for injuries. In every game of the season the Harvard players have lasted better than the men opposite them and have at no time shown signs of overtraining...
Hallowell has proved the most reliable kicker on the team although much below the standard of Haughton. Sawin can be called on for punting in emergencies. The great weakness of the team during the past two weeks has been fumbling and unsteadiness in catching kicks, but this has been partially eradicated in the past few days...
...spite of these disadvantages, Yale has now a team which is strong at every point except at the ends. The tackles, Hale, Stillman, and Francis, have been improving steadily during the past few weeks, and, in the early games, were used a great deal to rush the ball. Hale was tried at centre this week in spite of his light weight. Yale has strong guards in Brown and Olcott. The latter has had comparatively little experience, but his efficiency has been greatly increased by the coaching of Hickok. Brown is in fine form, and at present is looked upon...