Word: penns
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Penn Line Dominates...
...sophomore-dominated line, which was as strong as the Crimson will face in its remaining three games--against Princeton, Brown and Yale--Penn was always ahead, and except for some tense moments in the fourth period, never was in trouble...
...defense, certainly not the Crimson's strongest point this season, was its poorest ever. The forward wall was constantly outcharged, allowing the Quakers to collect 231 yards on the ground, and the varsity pass defense, performing with its usual looseness, allowed Penn to complete two touchdown passes...
...turning point in the game was the start of the fourth period, with Penn leading 21 to 14. The Crimson had just scored after a 15-play march, but Penn, sparked by Frank Riepl's 40-yard run, had a first down on the Crimson four-yard line. Everyone in the Stadium knew another touchdown would clinch the game, while a successful goal line stand could give the Crimson impetus for the tying touchdown...
...with every fan on his feet, Penn lined up for the fourth down attempt, just five yards from the goal. The Quakers moved into a single-wing formation, and Riepl took the snap from center, and tossed a lofty pass to quarterback Ross, free on the goal line...