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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...zone defense is the bane of pro-football quarterbacks, since it is designed to take away the offense's most potent weapon, the bomb. Basically the zone calls for the seven behind-the-line defenders-three linebackers, two cornerbacks and two safeties in the normal pro lineup-to cover designated areas rather than specific receivers on a pass pattern. (If they do cover individual receivers, they are playing a man-to-man defense.) The defenders in a zone are charged with the responsibility of protecting their areas until the ball is thrown; then they converge on the receiver. Thus...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: HOW TO ATTACK A ZONE DEFENSE | 10/16/1972 | See Source »

Injuries have already clouded the picture for today's contest. Starting linkman Emmanuel Ekama, a vital man in the Harvard lineup, may have sustained a serious injury in practice Thursday when a teammate stepped on his heel. An immediate prognosis has not been made, but Ekama's ankle was sufficiently swollen Friday to present him from playing...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Booters to Meet Lions in Ivy Opener | 10/14/1972 | See Source »

Same Offensive Lineup...

Author: By Peter A. Landry, | Title: Gridders Confront Columbia Today in New York | 10/14/1972 | See Source »

Restic will go with the same offensive lineup that he used against BU last week. Steve Sanvely will start at center, flanked by Bob Kircher and Doug Criss at the guards. The tackles will be manned by Tim Manna and Bil Ferry, Jeff Bone, coming off a solid performance last week, will be the wide receiver, and John Hagerty will hold down the tight end spot...

Author: By Peter A. Landry, | Title: Gridders Confront Columbia Today in New York | 10/14/1972 | See Source »

...very private people," says Ann, "and the idea of being the President's son or daughter is a very overwhelming thing." But in spite of their qualms, the four daughters are presently campaigning in their own way, and the son is expected to pitch in at headquarters. The lineup...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Five for George: the McGovern Offspring | 10/9/1972 | See Source »

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