Word: hards
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...making this change. Haughton would then play tackle on the offence, while on the defense Mills would go back to his regular position. By this plan Harvard would be practically as strong in the line on the offensive, while behind the line Mills shows all the qualifications of a hard line-bucker. There was also a reversal of positions among the substitute ends, Richardson and Bull changing places...
Between the West Point and Chicago A. A. games, fast hard practice improved Yale's play on both the defensive and offensive. The defensive, which has been Yale's weakest point all the season, was greatly strengthened, and renewed dash was infused into the team by the efficient work of the coaches. In no time during the year has Yale's improvement been so fast and lasting. In the Chicago game, the line held strongly, and in but a few instances were Chicago's backs able to gain around the ends. The reason for Yale's not scoring more...
...tackle Donald has done as good work as his condition permits. He is heady, reliable, and a decidedly good tackle. Swain, though the lightest candidate, has shown good quality of work throughout the year. He is aggressive, tackles hard and accurately and runs fairly well with the ball. Wheeler is gaining all the time. He puts up a fierce game and would be invaluable but for his tendency to get offside. He also uses his arms too freely in blocking. Mills, who has the capacity of making one of the best football players in college, mars his brilliant work...
...seems safe to catch kicks and hold the ball while running. He is tough and never seems to be injured, the only occasion when he has been taken out being precautionary. He should give a good account of himself Saturday. Parker has dash and speed and hits the line hard but is often blocked by his own interference and is by no means a finished player. Sawin has not been doing his best work of late and seems to have been out of shape. He is improving, however. Warren is the real find of the year. He has developed into...
...whole the men have worked consistently and hard and should show the results by putting up a good game Saturday...