Word: units
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...homes, according to Nielsen. A study by Paul Kagan Associates, a California-based research firm, found that the typical VCR household rents 4 1/2 movies a month, and such viewing has almost certainly cuts into network ratings. More insidiously, the VCR -- and its high-tech sidekick, the remote-control unit -- has encouraged a new, more active method of TV viewing known as "grazing." A survey published last month by Channels magazine found that 75% of all TV homes have remote-control buttons, and nearly half of the button pushers say they switch channels frequently during programming...
Offensive Line: Center Dave Gazzaniga, a second team All-Ivy selection last year and a team co-captain this season, heads a big Big Green unit. Sophomore right tackle Matt Dunning (6-ft., 3-in., 250-lbs.) and junior right guard David Janssen (6-ft., 2-in., 240-lbs.) provide a tall wall around the Dartmouth...
There was also a split for the U.S. volleyball teams. The women finished a disappointing seventh, but the men, who have been training as a unit since 1985, crushed the Soviets for gold. "We have special cohesion from working together over a long period of time," explains powerful spiker Steve Timmons...
Secondary: Inexperience and injuries have bothered this unit. Sophomore Chris Rezendes (hip injury) missed last week's game against Holy Cross. Adjuster Bobby Frame will miss today's game. Jim Smith, Cory Thabit and Henry Olson had busy days against Holy Cross QB Jeff Wiley, who completed 31 passes, a Crusader record...
Offensive Line: The Red offensive unit is one of the most experienced in the Ivy League. It is led by All-Ivy candidate and Tri-Captain Doug Langan, the team's right guard. Other veterans on the line are left tackle Mike Haseltine and center Howie Capek. These three could be bullish on the Crimson defensive front...