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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...English in point of opportunity for generalship. The first quarter-back was a running half who stood quite a distance back, compared to the quarter back of today, and as the ball was snapped or kicked out seized it and made for the end. Owing to the lack on accuracy in the snapping he was gradually drawn up nearer and nearer the rush-line until he stood just behind the centre-rusher. From this position he began to indulge in passing to the other halves, who then made the run or the kick. Strange to say, often this passing...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Development of FootBall as Shown by Alterations in the Rules. | 1/7/1890 | See Source »

...fault appears to be a lack of supervision. At all events the existing state of things calls for immediate improvement. ONE OF MANY...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication. | 1/6/1890 | See Source »

...faults of the old athletic system. From it athletics started forward under an essentially new system, and the many defeats we have suffered were to be expected. But our athletic condition has been steadily improving; at present the general tendency is healthy, and all that could be desired. The lack of success in recent years has not left us in the lethargic and apathetic condition which so many people seem to imagine. There has seldom been so much earnestness, energy and purpose in the athletic spirit of the university; we are going to work very seriously to make our athletic...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/4/1890 | See Source »

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