Word: halfbacks
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Monro has concentrated on the defense for the last few days, stressing halfback-fullback coordination and passing. He sees "some improvement", but wants to see how the team functions under today's game conditions...
Senior George Lalich will fill the gap at quarterback left by Ric Zimmerman's graduation. Rounding out the backfield wil be Hornblower and captain Gatto in the halfback slots and Ken O'Connell at fullback...
Tufts retaliated in the third period. Taking advantage of Harvard's poor halfback-fullback coordination, the Jumbos pushed the Crimson all over the field but could only score once as they wasted several fine opportunities...
...Neither offensive line (first or second unit) was overpowering. Lalich, Champi and Smith spent most of their time dodging tacklers. With this in mind, Yovicsin is making liberal use of an old favorite: an inside handoff to a halfback who then gives it back to the quarter-back, keeping the defense honest and giving receivers time to get downfield...
Finally, sophomores John Ballantyne and Vince Vaccarello are getting a close look to fill the Varney-Szaro gap as halfback subs, and Ken O'Connell and Gus Crim continue to duel for the fullback spot...