Word: press
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...with St. John gone and the Crimson forced to look for a break--an interception, a fumble, or a handout--the defense had to press. The cornerbacks had to pull in tight, crowding the receivers early and facing one-on-one coverage deep. That, in the end, was a costly necessity...
...wonder if, in fact, it might not have been one of the more aggressive members of the Washington press corps disguised as a rabbit-sort of a wolf in rabbit's clothing...
...hated the idea of allowing myself--a member of the press--to be influenced by threats. But I thought these guys might not care much for a defense of the First Amendment. And they did have a point that a win over UMass would be pretty impressive. I took a moment to ponder, always keeping one eye on the poised-for-attack bagel...
...Crimson, running their third race in six days, set the pace early and were in good position going into the back hills at about 1 1/2 miles. Coach Bill McCurdy's tactics involved trying to press for the first mile and staking out some territory before hitting the grueling back loop...
...folks who are in charge of this city don't seem to care what happens here," Winegar said at a press conference. "Maybe they hope this school will fall into the ocean...