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That was all for the Maroon. The Crimson offense started up for good, and though hampered by penalties (172 yards of them), managed to grind off 388 yards overland. Reserve fullback Jerry Blitz provided a pleasant surprise with some fine, hard running that netted 45 yards in four tries, besides the Crimson's third touchdown. The success of the running game more than offset the failure of the passing attack...
Solem has replaced the gaping hole at fullback left by the graduated Angelo Insalaco -- who ran 55 yards to score against the Crimson--with the untried but willing Norman Anderson. Anderson, who can do 100 yards in 9.9 but weighs only 165 pounds, is a very tough man--once past the line of scrimmage. His replacement will be another sprinter, Granville Roman...
John Leroy, a sophomore who ran from the fullback slot last season will start at inside guard, with George Dyer, a junior who didn't see much action in '51, at the other offensive guard post. Dyer, fast and strong, was runnerup in the New England 167 wrestling championships last year. On defense, 5 foot 10 inch Ken Hall will be at left guard. Hall is termed by his teammates "hard to move." At the other guard, and ready to drop back as line backer when Springfield shifts from its usual 6-2-2-1 alignment...
Leading the team are seven senior two-year lettermen, all experienced competitors. All-star captain Charley Ufford teams with Bob Sobel to make up a brilliant and dependable fullback combination. These two were the starters all last year. Behind them there is little depth, with Lou Tiger the only experienced candidate...
Another offensive backfield alignment put Bill Monteith at quarterback, Hardy Cox at tailback, and Jerry Blitz at fullback, while Otis Dewan and Frank White alternated at wingback. The first line remained fairly intact, with Paul Crowley and Hank Rate at ends and John Nichols and Bob Stargel at tackles...