Word: mattes
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Crimson backs ran with energy, sistence when tackled. They didn't want to stop. And despite the rice-paddy conditions, the backs, particularly Matt Botsford, cut with amazing sureness. Determination and pedal agility seem to be attributes of other members of Mr. Jordan's team, as end Bob Morrison demonstrated on his run for the second Crimson tally, squirming and fighting his way clear for the score after taking Botsford's pass...
Running the single wing attack to take full advantage of the weather and Columbia's lack of reserve strength, quarterbacks Leo Daley and Joe Crehore both called a fine game. They frequently sent fullback Tony Gianelly up the middle, then alternated with tailback Matt Botsford or wingback John Simourian on the outsides. Above all, they knew just when to pass. The result was five completions on six tries for 46 yards...
While the forwards are fairly settled, there is still strong competition for places in the backs. Besides Bryer and Chaisty, the three most likely to play on Saturday are Matt Baig, who saw some action at scrum half last year, South African Pat Latham, the probably fullback, and Englishman Allen Hobson, at center...
With about four minutes to go in the half, the Crimson came very close to scoring. Although the varsity had three plays in which to cover five yards, the Big Red line stopped the drive. On second down with two to go on the Cornell 46, Matt Botsford heaved a long pass to Bob Morrison on the 12. Morrison was surrounded by two defenders but made a sensational catch, giving the Crimson a first down only twelve yards away from a score. Time was rapidly running...
...backfield will again consist of juniors Leo Daley at quarterback, Matt Botsford at tailback, John Simourian at wingback, and Tony Gianelly at fullback...