Word: tyson
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Harvard's physical condition, at least, should be somewhat improved last week. Massive fullback Gus Crim and shifty halfback Will Stargel are both reportedly ready to play, but tackle Chris Burns and safety John Tyson are both still sidelined...
John Yovicsin, the Crimson mentor, may have a little more reason to worry than his rival, Bob Blackman. Yovicsin has lost the services of right safety John Tyson, who wrenched his knee late in the Cornell game. The husky junior was an all-Ivy selection last season...
...problem that Tyson's loss raises is more a lack of depth than a lack of talent. To fill the right safety slot Yovicsin has the very capable Tom Wynne, whose three interceptions in the Boston University contest tied a Harvard record. But Wynne's elevation to the starting lineup means that the usual backup strength in the defensive back field won't be there Saturday...
...yard completion to start the second of the three futile drives, Crimson safety John Tyson was hurt and had to be replaced by Tom Wynne. On the very next play three Big Red players, ends Bill Murphy, Sam DiSalvo, and guard Rich Musmanno, went for Wynne. Halfback Bill Huling was stopped four yards behind the line of scrimmage with the ball, but 20 yards upfield the three "blockers" were grinding Wynne into the dirt when the play had finished. The ensuing penalty forced Robertson to throw long, where Williamson and interceptor Cobb were waiting...
Harvard fans must wonder if there isn't a better word than "hustle" for what Tyson takes onto the football field every Saturday. Straining for an interception in the second quarter, Tyson ran full steam over the Harvard bench and somersaulted in the first row of the stands. Before the crowd could react, he was back on the field. Next play he teamed up with cornerman Mike Ananis to stop Smith from scoring B.U.'s second touchdown...