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...backfield men have also seen backer-up service in the weeks of practice. Mel Freedman, who moved up from the Jayvees in mid-season last year, has proved durable in the position; and Phil Isenburg, a scrappy lightweight, has also worked out behind the line. Both Freedman and Isenburg are quarterbacks...
...Backfield brain Nelson was impressed by the showing of Columbia Saturday. "Like all Lou Little teams, they're good on fundamentals, they're well-drilled, they know what they're doing." But he evinced no despair about Saturday's game, either: "We can beat them...
...Lamar has plenty to choose from, since line and backfield positions seem well stocked with strong candidates. Lamar himself spent the first half of the drill working with the guards and tackles, while Vice Moravec handles the ends and Paul Lazzaro helped with the backs...
...returning lettermen from last year's squad, including punter Bob Russell; Don Bleasdale, back from the 1945 team after two years in the Army; and some promising newcomers indicate that the Lions will show considerable backfield depth...
...Backfield coach Davey Nelson will manage Crimson scouts for the season, although he himself will be in Cambridge to handle the rooftop end of the stadium phone between bench and press box each Saturday...