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...principal weakness in the paly of the team was the poor development of the defense. On the offense the linemen were fairly successful in opening up holes and the backs usually ran off the plays with snap and aggressiveness...
...meeting, it had been decided to allow the quarterback to run with the ball without its touching a third person's hands. At the final meeting of Saturday, however, an additional rule was made forbidding the quarterback to plunge through the centre directly after receiving the ball on the snap back; requiring instead that he first run out five yards to the side. In order that the officials may be sure that the man does run out five yards, the field is to be marked with five yard lines lengthwise as well as crosswise...
...work of the team has improved slightly in the last two weeks, but the development has not been as rapid as desired owing to the illness of several of the men. The attack is now playing with a fair degree of snap and team play, but there is still a tendency to make erratic passes and wild throws at goal. The defense is covering more satisfactorily, but is inclined to allow itself to be drawn too far out at times. Warner has been substituted for Tomlinson at goal. The general stick work of the entire team has improved...
...still weak in shooting goals and covering his opponent. Henderson at left forward plays a fast game and shoots with accuracy, but his lack of weight counts against him. Linehan at right forward shoots poorly, but covers well. The team as a whole now plays well together and shows snap and determination which have hitherto been lacking...
Although marred by frequent fumbling, the work of the Freshman eleven yesterday showed good snap and spirit, both on offense and defense. The formation plays were run smoothly for the first time, and were used against the second for long gains. The line, while still lacking in aggressiveness, showed more power and lift than hitherto, and proved fairly successful in checking the second's attack...