Word: halfback
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...quarterback position is being filled by de Saulles, who has developed into a brilliant player. He runs the team very commendably, and during the season has made a number of sensational gains in a broken field. Chadwick, right halfback, is the best runner on the team, though Wilhelmi, who has beaten out Hart at left halfback, is nearly as good. Of the men who are trying for fullback, Weymouth is the most reliable. His weight and speed make him particularly valuable in line plunging, and he is also a sharp defensive player...
...Reynolds '04 Law, halfback, prepared at the Mansfield High School. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 160 pounds and is 20 years...
Albert Welles Ristine '02, right halfback, prepared at the Des Moines High School. He played end on his Freshman team, and was substitute end on the University team in his Sophomore year. Last year he played in both the Yale and Pennsylvania games. He is 23 years old, weighs 164 pounds and is 5 feet 9 inches tall...
Crawford Blagden '02, left tackle, prepared at Groton. He played halfback on his Freshman team and has been on the University squad for the past two years. He is 20 years old, weighs 196 pounds and is 5 feet 9 1-2 inches tall...
...improved a great deal and can be depended upon to play a strong game. Back of the line, Howard at quarterback, has proved a worthy successor to Graves of last year's eleven. He runs the team with good judgment and is a strong tackler. Reynolds at left halfback is one of the best players the team has had for some time. He is a speedy runner, strong punter, and together with Davidson, forms the mainstay of the defense. Snook has been playing regularly at right halfback, but in case of injury to Howard, will be used at quarter...