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Earlier in the season, Blaik expressed some doubt as to the abilities of the Cadet offensive line, inasmuch as Captain Dan Foldberg (rated by Blaik the beat offensive and he has ever coached) was the only 1949 regular returning on that platoon. But the coach has managed to locate some hefty replacements for the other six positions, and it is safe to say that where Army's offensive line weakens (so to speak), those Cadet backs can take up the slack...
...Substitutions Unlimited," a parody on the two-platoon football system, will be performed after two years' preparation at half time of the Army game next Saturday. An offensive and defensive band, each having 75 men and 35 substitutes will trot on and off the field in an attempt to out-platoon the Army football team...
...line, the Big Red is loaded. James employs the two platoon system and can field an offensive forward wall which averages 200 pounds. Bulwark of the Ithacans' line is John Pierik, the co-captain, who weighs 200 pounds. He is rated one of the top pivot-men in the East...
Harvey Sampson and Vic Pujo, a good pass receiver, start at ends for the offensive platoon. Dick Ramin and Chuck Mettzler, at 205 and 220 pounds, respectively, hold down the tackle posts while the guards are sophomore Russ McLeod and Frank Vitale, a junior...
Bill McCourt, right end on the freshman football team's offensive platoon, will miss tomorrow's game with Brandeis, medical reports indicated yesterday. McCourt strained a joint during the Yardlings', win over Andover Saturday. It is not yet known how long he will...