Word: backfielder
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...plays. The longest run was of 75 yards by Mt. Pleasant, the Carlisle quarterback. His interference opened up a lane through the midst of the Harvard team and through this he ran for a touchdown. Throughout the game his playing was remarkable. His generalship was excellent and in the backfield he ran back punts and kickoffs for long gains. His all around work stamps him as one of the best quarterbacks in the country...
...usually the first Harvard man to solve the Indians trick plays. The great fault of the University backs and ends was in being drawn in on end plays and passes. The team was excellently handled by Newhall, at quarterback, and except for one costly fumble, he covered his backfield position well. As a whole, the team played a good offensive game against the stubborn defense of the Indians; but on the defense, except for snatches of brilliant playing by individuals, there was much room for improvement...
...Pleasant, quarterback, has played in the backfield for three years. He is 21 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weights 137 pounds...
...average weight of the eleven is 172 1-4 pounds; the line men average 181 pounds, while the average weight of the backfield is 157 1-2 pounds...
...running was remarkable, and by his speed and clever dodging he gained about 100 yards for his team: Dennie also ran well and put lots of snap into his team. He had remarkable control over his punts, and the low, straight spirals which he sent to the backfield were very difficult either to judge or catch...