Word: michiganisms
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Eddie Davis, tackle on the strong team in 1946, invited his listeners to "come on out tomorrow--you'll see the new look; the kind from Michigan. They're in the habit of winning out there...
...MICHIGAN: All voters must register IN PERSON. Registration is permanent if the voter casts a ballot every four years. Absentee ballots may be obtained by writing to the city clerk or the board of county elections at the place of residence. Ballots are to be notarized and returned to the clerk of the county any time before the polls close on election...
Back of him are Hugh Edmonds, Phil Isenberg, Mel Freedman, and George Goodrich, all good line-backers. The quarterback in the Michigan system is essentially a blocking back, doing little-ball-carrying or passing. "We can't afford to have our quarterbacks bumped up too much, explains Valpey, because they have to keep a clear, cool head in order to call the plays...
...married Junior, Howie figures prominently in Coach Valpey's single-wing plans. The Crimson coaching staff intends to capitalize on his speed and blocking ability by using him as a running guard on offense and a tackle on defense. "We could have used him on our first team at Michigan last year," Valpey said after spring practice...
...unlimited action in the backfield. In the offensive scrimmage against the Freshmen Prince Hal flashed some of the running form which made him one of the few bright spots in the Stadium last autumn, but the layoff has cost him temporarily the split-second timing needed in the Michigan style single wing...