Word: two-platoon
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...Two of the key men in the Lions' success, according to Crimson line coach Ted Schmitt, who scouted the game, were a pair of tackles who went 60 minutes both ways in the New York heat. To do that in these days of two-platoon football-calls for a great deal of desire on the part of the players. Can even such a master of football psychology as Lou Little bring his team up to such a pitch for two straight Saturdays...
Because Saturday's millions would rather roar over touchdowns than goal-line stands, "defense is something of a stepchild in today's football." Present rules give the offense a slight edge over the defense, and the two-platoon system also makes the offense relatively stronger...
...Two-Platoon System Confusing...
...Yardlings will use their "two-platoon" system, with center Doug Manchester and wings Ned Bliss and Scott Coolidge leading one, and captain Bob Marsolais sparking the other. Carl Hathaway will be in the goal, with Jim Moynahan and Ed Mrkonich at the defense slots...
Huntington has been using a two-platoon system, switching two well balanced teams...