Word: rushing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first hour was devoted almost entirely to practice in breaking through the rush line to stop kicks. Brewer and Wrightington were put behind the line and did the punting while the first eleven tried to hold the second. Later they went over to the second eleven and the 'varsity had its turn at breaking through. In this work Wheeler on the second, though he played opposite Waters, did particularly well. Brewer's punting was not very good but this was partially due to the wetness of the ball and Wrenn's frequently inaccurate passing...
...varsity started in with a rush, and just six rushes sent Brewer across the line for the first touchdown. No goals were kicked. Ninety-six never made their requisite gain and as soon as the 'varsity got the ball they carried it quickly down the field again. Wrightington and Brewer made long gains round the ends. The defence of the 'varsity was splendid. The interference was ragged now and then, but a great improvement on the whole. Waters and Emmons were particularly good in blocking off. Wrenn played finely at quarterback, passing accurately and quickly, and following the backs better...
...Yale Field this afternoon. A wet ball caused constant fumbling, but the visitors kept Yale from scoring for 18 minutes. The playing was fierce and Borden sustained a broken collar bone. Yale played a constant kicking game, punting the ball into Boston ground and forcing their opponents to rush it back by bucking the Yale centre, which often failed. Butterworth made all the three touchdowns and kicked a goal from the field. Murphy, Wade and DeWitt made the greatest runs for Yale and Dearborn and Mason made the best showing for the B. A. A. The line...
...been reduced to two elevens and the coaches are now busily engaged in perfecting their team work. The greatest fault the men have lies in their slowness and in their inability to follow the ball. The centre men are especially poor in these particulars. At present the rush line is very weak and a good deal of coaching will be required to bring it into proper form. The men are large and strong and will doubtless improve greatly with experience. The line will also be strengthened by the addition of several 'varsity men who will join the freshman squad later...
Owing to the lack of team play '96 was unable to do much effective offensive work against the heavy Groton team. The backs were obliged run without interference, and were repeatedly downed before they cleared the rush line. The Groton team-work and interference were splendid...