Word: weaknesses
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...easily defeated Tufts in their first game they were beaten by Pennsylvania State College last Saturday. They had an easy chance to score, but lost the ball at a critical time. The game also showed that while the defensive work of the line was admirable, the ends were very weak. As the Harvard interference is undeniably strong, this weakness on West Point's part may mean a large score. Jackson, however, West Point's new fullback, seems to be a worthy successor of Romeyn in punting...
...fielders anticipate the play, and help each other out. The base running is rather poor, except in a few individual cases. Most of the men are inclined to be reckless, using no headwork, and lacking the quickness of decision necessary to good base-running. The batting is very weak, although the pitchers do not use great speed, nor many curves...
...Brayton, who is little slow for a half-back. Kendall played a dashing game in the first half, scoring in the last minute of play from the forty-five yard line. His substitute, Ellis was a valuable ground-gainer, but in the few chances he had, proved weak on the defense. Deven's line-bucking was good...
...individual play of the first eleven there is still room for improvement. J. Lawrence was again a weak spot in the line. During the defensive work for the first eleven, which formed the principal portion of the day's work, it was through him that the gains were made. Swain at times was outplayed by Peyton. The centre of the line was strengthened by the return of Sargent, and the second could make no impression on it. In the back-field Ellis was very effective in running with the ball. He scored three touchdowns, one of which was from...
...tried at right tackle on the first eleven in Lawrence's place. He is a valuable man on the defense and has an aggressive style of play. The success of Sawin at left half necessitated the playing of Warren at fullback. All these changes and the presence of a weak left end, degenerated the offensive play of the first eleven to such an extent that only one touchdown was scored. The soft ground and the slippery ball also aided the second eleven by breaking up the interference of the first and eliminating what has been the reliance for long runs...