Word: lahar
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Dates: during 1952-1952
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...even greater significance to 1952 fans was the fine performance of Crimson tailback Dick Clasby. It is now quite clear that Clasby is "one of the best running backs you've ever seen." (The words are those of Colgate Coach Hall Lahar...
...Lahar's greatest range of talent is in the backfield, which operates from the split-T. With Lalla clicking fairly effectively from the quarterback post, Colgate runners are set up with openings by a wide-spread defense. Lalla, a 165-pound sophomore, took over the role of starting quarterback late last season and displayed ability to run and punt, in addition to his pitching talent. In 1951, 43 completions out of 95 attempts netted 641 yards and a 45 percent average. As a runner, he averaged 3.7 yards per try and carried for one touchdown, while his passing collected eight...
Five returning lettermen give Lahar few worries concerning the set-up at half-back. Al Simmons, Ted Totten, Brownie Palka, Chuck Cooley, and Bob Schirmer have all returned. At this time, Simmons leads the halfbacks and is second high man on the squad in rushing. His 33 attempts have gained 138 yards for an average of slightly over four yards per try. Simmons, a senior, is also high man on the Colgate team for points scored: he has three of the Raiders' six touchdowns...
...Lahar is not an exponent of the two-platoon system. Captain Main often goes both ways. Simmons, leading offensive halfback, is described in a Colgate press dispatch as one of "the top defensive backs in the East." Although some of his lighter linemen would give way to replacements, Lahar would very likely use a tackle like Tomanek, 220-pound sophomore, for the better part of a game...
...actually been tested. Perhaps their defense will be able to stop Clasby and Culver, who rank two-three in Ivy League rushing yardage. And perhaps, the Raiders will have little trouble against the single-wing, an offense which they have not faced for 15 games. And further, Lahar may still retain his unblemished first-year record after he leaves the Stadium...