Word: starter
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...abandon their hopes for football stardom. But that wouldn't have been in character for Andy Puopolo. And it was this dedication, this will to persevere, and a quiet, unassuming, but ever-present sense of confidence in himself, which enabled him to emerge this year, not only as a starter at cornerback, but as a standout, a team leader in tackles, and a winner of player of the week honors. But Andy Puopolo was more than a football player. More even than a serious student who planned to attend medical school in the fall. He was the epitome of devotion...
...that Chris Doherty complained to the coaches about his playing time at halftime of that game, and went on to become a starter, average more than five yards a carry, and earn team MVP honors...
...starter says softly, and we tear up the trail at top speed, map in one hand, compass in the other. The trail goes dead north, then begins to curve east. Suddenly another trail appears, this one not marked on the map. We are tempted, but keep going. Another hundred meters and we pause, kneel down and take a compass bearing directly into the woods. Now we are sprinting, leaping over logs, crashing through small brush, legs and arms flailing. We try to pace a 200-meter leg but fail, losing the count at the bottom of a hill where...
...heavier weights have been a hot and cold proposition for the Crimson this year. Ed Bordley (167 lbs.) came into the New Hampshire meet with a disappointing 3-12 career record, and Fred Smith (190 lbs.) had yet to win in his first campaign as a starter...
Graduation claimed last season's starter at 142 1bs., George Baker, but Bob Cusumano has come on strong to nail down the spot. He passed the sport up last winter, but was 4-4 as a freshman two seasons...