New-York tribune., 1922-11-11

these two teams 1t is extremely difficult
to pick the winner. West Point, as
usual, has vicious, hard-running Of
Tense. In previous years this offense
has been a little too compact to get the
| best results. but the material at hand
allowed for little scope on ofYense.
This year the Army coaches have had
more to work with. Consequently there
| is greater scope 20 the attack, also 1t is
more versatile.
In fact, the Cadets are using the
Notre Dame shift In modified form
and are working forward passes with
greater frequency. But they still re-
tain their driving, ciose-order attack,
and that, in fact, is going better than
ever, working as it is behind mann
moth line, which is experienced and ex-
ceptionaily capable. When Knute
Rockne, Notre Dame coach, say the
Army come on to the field he turned
to one Of the Army coaches and ex-
claimed: "Ohl Pm glad my children
have gone to the dressing room. /
don't want them TO see those giants
until they have to-"
Everybody laughed, but Kockne ap-
peared quite serious about the matter.
There is no denying that in size there
is practically no comparison between
the Cadets and this group Of young
sters Rockne brought to the Plains
to-day from out of the West.
Speed Is Outstanding Feature
"How, then, do you explain the sue
cess of the Westerners 2" somebody
asked. Speed is the outstanding char
acteristic of this outfit from South
Bend, that and it's remarkable aggres-
siveness. Size means nothing to those
fellows.
One man, after quizzing Rockne at
length and having failed to elect any
coach about his team, said: well, you
must have something to do as we'll as
you have this season"
"oh, yes" replied the peppery
Rockne, "those kids are great fight
ers, I'll say that for them. They'll be
in there every minute tomorrow"
And that was as much as Rockne
would say about his team or it's
chances.
This game, probably like the preced-
ing contests, will be one of those quick
changing struggles which are so spec
tacular and exciting. It's question of
more touchdowns than Notre Dame can
get by sweeps and passes in the four
periods of play. If the Cadets can
keep up their driving tactics to the An
lsh they'll probably win. If the light
line of Notre Dame can hold the Army
IN check the Westerners undoubtedly
will come off victorious again, for
once the visitors get their hands on
the ball it takes an exceptionally
strong and smart defensive team to
stop them.
There is sure to be plenty Of good
ire Danes fullback, for instance. il
one of the likeliest looking backs of
the year. Each season the South Bend
students have star or more in their
lineup.
Castner This Years star
George Gipp who thrilled the specta-
tors here. Last year it was Johnny
Mohardt who dashed in and out so
brilliantly with runs and passes. This |
trip it looks as if Castner would play
the role Of the leading man. He can
certainly handle a football both with
hands and feet.
To-day he stood cut on the field and
drop kicked goals as nonchalantIy as
he walked. Also he Aips passes about !
with all of the ease of baseball star
throwing to base. What is more, he
can run.
Crowley is another who they say can
travel, but he isn't in the starting
lineup. In punting, however, Castner |
doesn't seem to have anything on
w ood, who is also fine, all-around
back. The Army fullback gave a grand