Word: tailback
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Running the single wing attack to take full advantage of the weather and Columbia's lack of reserve strength, quarterbacks Leo Daley and Joe Crehore both called a fine game. They frequently sent fullback Tony Gianelly up the middle, then alternated with tailback Matt Botsford or wingback John Simourian on the outsides. Above all, they knew just when to pass. The result was five completions on six tries for 46 yards...
Finally, again on fourth down, in the fourth period, tailback Jim Joslin went to his right, then looped the ball 20 yards toward Simourian in the end zone. Simourian, Columbia halfback Alex Giampetro, and end Ed Kennedy all went up for the ball together. Somehow, Kennedy came down with it, for the varsity's final touchdown...
After each score, tailback Bing Crosby followed the pattern he has set through three games, by making each conversion. He now has eight...
Finally, again on fourth down, in the fourth period, tailback Jim Joslin went to his right, then looped the ball 20 yards toward Simourian in the end zone. Simourian, Columbia halfback Alex Giampetro, and end Ed Kennedy all went up for the ball together. Somehow, Kennedy came down with it, for the varsity's final touchdown...
After each score, tailback Bing Crosby followed the pattern he has set through three games, by making each conversion. He now has eight...