Word: wing
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...event that either Mudd or Sweeney is unable to play, right wing John McIntosh will probably go to inside, and Sam Rodd will take over McIntosh's post. Larry Ekpebu will definitely be at left wing, and John Hedreen will open at center forward...
Princeton's hard-charging line is led by center forward Tom Baskett and left wing Jim Hicks. The Tigers use an attack similar to the Crimson's, with short, accurate passes and emphasis on ball control. However, Princeton relies on its wings to a greater extent than the varsity...
...what promises to be a high scoring contest, the varsity will struggle against the single wing, an outmoded anachronism in this age of the quick opening T formations. With the proper personnel, however, it is a formation capable of moving slowly but inflexibly towards the goal line through any opposition...
Most important to the success of the single wing offense, is a big, strong, and durable line. While the Tiger forwards are outweighed by their Crimson counterparts, it is questionable whether they will also be outplayed by them...
With a tough forward wall, led by McGugan and Graham Russell, and a strong lineout, the three quarters can expect to be in control of the ball for a large part of the game. They hope to stop Princeton by the quick penetration and sure tackling of wing-forwards Ted Frembgen and Dick Holmes...