Word: kicker
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...however, is centered around Spiegel, one of the speediest men on the gridiron today. He shines brightest on long end runs, usually started from the punter's position and once he gets by the opposing end, he is likely to prove dangerous. Paterson at left tackle is a place-kicker of ability, having many scores to his credit from as far back as the 60-yard line...
...think defensive kicking was never done any better than last year by Law, of Princeton, just as I think there never has been any better attacking kicker than Haughton, of Harvard, and his pupils...
...Wilson, last year's quarter, contribute experience and dependability to a backfield which has acquired increased efficiency through the addition of LeGore, the sensational player of last year's Freshman's team, who, at fullback has proved his value as a plunger, as a runner, and as a kicker. As to the tactics which Yale will adopt nothing is yet certain. Forward passes and delayed pass plays worked with a success more than pleasing to the Blue coaches...
...year; whereas, in the previous contest, they presented the victory to the University team by at least seven fatal mistakes. The pictures showed very clearly, by a number of play-series, the superior offensive qualities of the University line in the last game, their skilful support of runner and kicker, and the remarkable speed with which they penetrated the opposing defense...
...passes and its other vagaries o new football, places a premium on individual excellence and minimizes the value of team-work. In acquiring points team effort is no longer required. Once with in striking distance of the goal the team does not strike. Instead, it calls upon its expert kicker and useless effort is avoided. Ten husky warriors stand aside and permit one man, who possesses a peculiarly skillful foot to do the work that eleven men would have done in the old days...