Word: tackier
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Ellis, Notre Dame, 6 ft., 178 Ibs., and Willie Buchanan, San Diego State, 6 ft. 1 in., 179 Ibs. Though he needs more experience in man to man coverage, the scouts consider Ellis "the kind of solid hitter who intimidates pass receivers." The same goes for Buchanon, a "sure tackier who can pivot and backpedal with amazing quickness." He is such a "superb athlete," says one report, "that he has never been fully tested by college receivers. They just stayed away from him." Rated a shade behind these two prospects is Craig demons, Iowa...
...Michigan (8-2) battered each other for 60 minutes. Although Michigan mounted its uncommonly rugged ground attack, Southern Cal's front five held in key situations. The lone touchdown came when Quarterback Jimmy Jones fired a strike to Bob Chandler, who shook off one tackier at the ten, sidestepped two other defenders and raced into the end zone to give U.S.C. a 10-3 victory...