Word: wingback
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...other offensive threats in the Princeton singlewing attack are genuine stars in their own right. Wingback Dan Terpack is the captain, and a fine runner and pass receiver. Fullback Bill Merlini provides the power. The fourth member of the backfield, quaterback John Henrich, is considered by many the outstanding blocker in the league...
Once in a while you may see the Crimson use this pro-type pattern, with a half-back stationed inside a split, or wide, end. This is ordinarily a passing formation, as the wingback and the wide end can both break downfield and overload the secondary defenses. To make it work, though, you need a good line and a good blocking fullback to protect the passer. Grana is up to the fullback blocking; the question is whether or not the line is ready for such assignments. Yovicsin said the Crimson will probably run as well as pass off this formation...
...sill theoretically balanced with 5 1/2 men on each side of the center. A winged man may gain a better blocking angle on a particular play, to give added protection to a quarterback attempting a pass, or he can break away quickly to go for a pass. The wingback or flanker can also fool the defense into protecting the wing side, and then reverse on the play for a pitch-out or hand...
...opposite side halfback is winged. This puts six men on side of the center. The defense must adjust to this or risk being weaker on one side. The advantage here is one of power, and the offense can pull a power sweep to one side, or utilize the wingback for pass protection blocking, among other plays...
...shaking struggle. Still favored, the Tigers are expected to rely heavily on the passing talents of first-string tailback Greg Riley, whose best play is a soft ten-yarder over the middle to end Hank Large. The other tactic Princeton likes to employ is a classic singlewing reverse to wingback Dan Terpak--light, but fast and shifty. Between them, Terpak and Riley could give the Crimson a lot of trouble...