Word: quarterback
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...quickly down the field again. Wrightington and Brewer made long gains round the ends. The defence of the 'varsity was splendid. The interference was ragged now and then, but a great improvement on the whole. Waters and Emmons were particularly good in blocking off. Wrenn played finely at quarterback, passing accurately and quickly, and following the backs better than at any time this year. It was a walk-over for the 'varsity and too easy to afford much practice beyond perfecting the interference...
Trafford '93 coached the interference during the preliminary work and put considerable life into the plays during the game. The aggressive work of the 'varsity was unusually brilliant and the men seemed to prevent the second from gaining whenever they wished. Beale and Foster were again tried at quarterback and again Foster did the better work. He puts a certain amount of dash into the plays which Beale does not and he rarely fumbles the ball...
...were then put together, though the good and bad were about equally divided between the two teams. Finally there has been formed a first eleven, though there is considerable uncertainty as to what men will fill certain of the positions in the game with Yale. Scott, who plays quarterback, is the captain of the first eleven and handles his men admirably. The second eleven is well captained by Flint. The entire squad, with substitutes, now numbers nearly forty...
...game. His fine try for a goal from the field from the 45 yard line was wonderful and provoked more enthusiasm from the crowd than has been exhibited for a long time. Fairchild's fine kicks were also well applauded. Both Foster and Beale were tried at quarterback and Foster did by far the better work. His passing was quicker and surer than Beale's and he tackled more...
...backs, Hayes easily carried off the honors. His running was hard and he proved the best ground gainer. In the latter part of the game Hamlen did some clever running and long punting. Wrenn and Borden were both tried at quarterback, but neither was a brilliant success. Their passing was marked by numerous fumbles, but they played with a good deal of dash and snap...