Word: pivoting
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...University lined up against Coach Campbell's Yearlings several changes were visible in the line-up. Macomber had replaced Hartley on one wing, Captain Kane and Tierney went in at tackle, while Brown took Brocker's place at guard. Kernan was put in the pivot position but was taken out soon after because of a shoulder injury. Owen went in for Rouillard while Johnson replaced Conion as field general...
...also says, "A companion to Keck at tackle distinctly appears Sedgwick of Harvard. The data of the chart records confirm judgment in the selection." With regard to the center position Davis says, "A record of impregnability, roving brilliance and steady accurate passing presents the Harvard center, Havemeyer, as the pivot of the allied line." And, "Arnold Horween of Harvard by all round brilliance, is distinctly entitled to a place on the mythical team...
...Freshman backfield, Jenkins lived up to his reputation for dependability, gaining consistently and playing an almost perfect game defensively. At quarter, Lee began to show his true value, piloting his team steadily and with splendid judgment. Until injured, F. K. Kornan, who really holds first claim on the pivot position, passed beautifully and blocked in an imposing manner. C. Bradford, his running mate, showed up in much the same light, however, stopping Andover backs behind the line on four occasions. The contest between these two should be close and interesting, though Kernan is the more finished player...
Team A started the scrimmage yesterday slightly rearranged, so as to give some of the regulars a rest. Owen and Chapin replaced R. S. Humphrey and Gratwick in the backfield, Gaston was at wing while Kane sat on the bench, Tierney held the pivot position and Faxon remained in place of Sedgwick...