Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

happy coaching such an aggrega
These IL men have first of all
the greatest requisite, and that is
brainS-foot ball sense and smart
ness. We are sure they never
would be tricked into foolish
maneuverS on defense, and that
on offense they would prove SUI
preme.
They are all real foot ball men
In the broadeSt sense, with natural
leaningS toward the game, great
keenneSS in diagnosis, and with
inspiring personalities. And each
Of course, would play his individual
position Superbly.
Because it is the backfield man, with
his place in the public eye, who is most
talked about. we win discuss our back
field first. Outstanding among all the
great players of the season is one whose
work hes been like flame. This man
Is Al MarsterS. Dartmouth, whom we
acclaim as the ball carrier and paSSer
supreme, and generally the most val
liable player on offenSe of this season
We are giving him this distinction is
face of precedent which has eliminated
great players as all-American selections
when injuries took them from their
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MarsterS is genius, an inspiring
player, back who has everything.
His work against the strong Harvard
and Yale teams alone won him fame,
and he showed equal brilliance in other
contests. He was the greatest ball car
rier this year. fast, elusive, and power
full He was splendid passer and fine
defensive man. There was nothing he
did not do well. e.
Carideo Smartest Leader.
Back Of the line with him is found
the man We consider the snartest
quarterback of the year, player whose
sense Of values is acute, who can get
the maximum out of his players, man
keen in picking weak spots, great ball
carrier, fine paSser, an excellent kick
er, a strong tackler. always cool, always
brilliant This Is Carideo. Notre Dame,
a shining light in every game in which
he has taken part. Players do not come
any smarter. Carideo is on team
where brains count-brains and speed
and he has both. Other good quarter
backs do many things well but Carideo
does all things well.
In WEIGH, Purdue, we have a man
vino Bob Zuppke says has the conf
dence-inspiring personality to such an
extent that his fellows simply look at
with us and we can do nothing but
right" WEIGH has been the heart and
soul Of Purdue this year. and we believe
Purdue has one of the four greatest
teams In the country. WEIGH is superb
BAH carrier who always is good in a
pinch and who frequently flashes bril-
fliantly. as does Marsters. He has been
sensational all season. He is a six
footer and weighs over 200 and when
he hits the line something gives way.
= Gene McEver. Tennessee, is the
Southern star who has come SO fast the
last few years. He stands out as a
player who does everything with utmost
skill He weighs more than 165. has
terrific power and strength, and is I'M
usually fast and elusive. No one has
been able to stop him, and he has
played against really great teams.
Has No Weaknesses.
Dan McGugin says McEver is as good
q back as he has seen in years, and
that he would be a sensation on any
team. He blocks, interferes, plays won
derfully on defense, and generally does
everything great players are called upon
to do. Our Judgment is based on
closest observation and search for pos
sible weaknesses. He has none.
Other great backs received close
scrutiny from us, and each one was
weighed against the other. Albie Booth
spectacular back of Yale, is one. He
has shown an elusiveness which ha'
carried his name into big type. He il
essentially ball carrier, however, anc
lacks much of the ability which these
other bigger, more rugged, all-arounc
players have.
Booth has unouestioned high ability
but the fact that he did not play in the
Princeton game, and his lack of bril-
'1iance against Harvard initiated against
him as an all-American choice. Grea-
punters, for instance, do not see theh
kicks blocked, and as brilliant as Bootf
is he hardly qualities for an all-Amer'
lean place.
Banker, Tulane, is another great bach
who received serious consideration. Hi
defensive playing is not quite up to TIT
caliber Of the backs on the teams w
finally picked though he is unquestion
4 ably one Of the finest ball carriers anC
leaders Of the season. Glasgow, Iowa
is a great back. Martin Brill. Soc Sa
Voldi and Elder, Notre Dame, have woI
much applause. So has Stumpy Thorn
ason, Georgia Tech, and many othei
brilliant backs scattered here and Their
throughout the country.
Power of Foes Considered.
But we have taken into considera
ton the schedules of all teams ant
the strength Of opposition in making
our decisions We are certain wha
our team could do against any othe
that might be chosen.
In picking a center We believe "
have named the outstanding linemar
It is possible that other centers woul
give Ben Tieknor a hard battle, bu
re are certain none would get tn
Better Of him. He has been of towerin
strength to Harvard, and on defens