Word: stannards
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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George Hibbard, first-line sub for mammoth Vern Miller, and Russ Stannard, who should be one of the stand-out linemen in the nation this year, will be the bulwarks of the emerald barrier, while acting Captain Bill Barnes and Cummings, subbing for injured Don Forte, complete the roster. Whether they can stand up under the block-busters that Sleepy Jim will hurl at them is yet to be seen...
Yesterday's 40 minutes scrimmage saw team "A" line up as follows, le, Barnes; lt, Durwood; lg, Mroz; c, Fisher; rg, Smith; rt, Stannard; re, Forte; qb, Waters; tb, Richards and Boston; wb, Wilson; fb, Johnson...
Vern had an optimistic were for the squad, and particularly for the tackle position. According to him, right tackle Russ Stannard is set for a banner year, while Stan Durwood and George Hibbard "should have no trouble handling the left tackle spot...
These will probably include Captain Don Forte, a recent bridegroom, Russ Stannard, Ray Guild and Gordy Lyle. Little is known about the incoming Freshman class, but one good prospect is guard Langdon Clay, who established a reputation for himself during the past season as captain of Groton. Another possibility is teammate Eris West, Clay's backfield spark...
...Russ Stannard and Stan Durwood are leading the pack at tackle at the present time, with George Hibbard and Steve Mallett right on their heels. Guards were rushed in and out of spring scrimmages so fast that it was hard to keep track of them, but Jim Aldrich, Wally Kamp, Goody Goodale, Sid Smith, and Charley Hubbard seem to be the leaders. Dick Rowe, who did not work out this spring, will be a strong contender...