Word: hurleyism
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...Harvard wins the Princeton game," Crimson gridder Neil Hurley says, "we'll win it on defense...
...defense wins next Saturday's crucial contest for Harvard, a lot of the credit will have to go to Hurley, slated to start at left cornerback. The success with which the quick junior helps contain the Princeton offense and runs back punts could make the difference in the game's result...
...Hurley has not always been a defensive specialist; he played offensive halfback as well as safety for the freshman team two years ago. Head varsity coach John Yovicsin was impressed with his ability, however, and convinced him that his best varsity chances lay in defense...
Accordingly, Hurley started at safety for the varsity B-squad last year and emerged as a strong contender for the varsity secondary this fall. Yovicsin switched him from safety to cornerback because, the coach says, "Pat Conway and Tom Wynne had sewed up the safety positions, and we wanted Neil to start...
...Hurley started at cornerback in this year's varsity opener against Holy Cross but suffered a concussion in the second period and was unable to start again until last Saturday's Penn tilt...