Evening star., 1935-12-02

" territory. Our sequence is
built up and we're about
ready for our scoring play. The old
ace in the hole But Bertwen advises
that we use a oecoy play before call
ing our big number so that the other
team is pulled out Of position. So we
give 'em the old off-tackle play once
again. Now we're ready to shoot the
works. We call number 43, you know,
the play that starts like an off tackle,
develops into reverse play and then
winds up with a short forward pass
to the weak side.
get set for the regular off-tacxle
smash. They've seen it before and
know how to stop it. Then as the
line charges to meet 1t they see Sal
niger take the ball from Corbett and
start hot-footing it the other way.
They know it's the reverse. Their
backs come tearing up to head MIN
off They've been fooled on that once
before and don't want to be duck
soup for it again. Now their backs
having come up to stop Corbett. are
out of position, and he shoots pass
to Bloomgarten, who has delayed at
right end. The play catches them fiat
footed or asleep and we score
wonderful" shouted Chuck. mo
kidding that's superb. I can see all
sorts of possibilities under such an
ingenious method of approach. Boy!
! can hardly wait til get out there
again and send that second team
through its PAGES against the varsity"
Second team, bunk, Chuck, you'll
have me out of my job in no time
once you get back. I'm sure of that
And what's more. I'm glad you will
You deserve it
Thanks, Paul, but I can't say I
agree with you.''
There were a few other things he
told US that might be worth remem-
bering He said the moment we go
out on the field before a game we
should look around. See where the
sun is and use it to our advantage on
kicks If the suns strong, kick often
and tell our punters to boot 'em high
so the opposing quarterback will have
Then he said we should know which
way the vino is blowing. If it's strong
and We have 1t at our backs, kick long
low puntS. or even high ones. Well
gain on the exchange. aided by the
wind. Long passes are o. K. then. too
And if the field is wet, If it's raining
or the grounds are soggy. look around
for the dryest spots and run our
strongest plays on them. Keep the
team on firm ground. And kick to
the worst places so the opposing pilot
will have his hands full trying to run
'em back believe he also told us to
use only indirect passes on rainy days.
Plenty OF line bucks and reverse plays.
On the reverses our men know where
they're going and the other team
doesn't, consequently they commit
themselves. and we should be able to
make ground on them"
He sure piled the dope into you,
didn't he?"
theoretical foot ball game with him.
using a big chart for the field and
checkers as men. We had to call
the play in turn for the situation he
concocted. He'd say third down. to
go on the opposing teams 9-yard
line. the game almost over and your
fullback out on his feet. Then we'd
try to answer by saying what we
thought was the correct thing to do.
We pulled plenty of crooks, at least
did. But Bertwell was mighty decent
about it. He realized We had never
hal anything like that before. Told
US plenty we had no idea about.
He emphasized this point, too:
Don't be afraid to use a play that is
working. Keep 1t going so long as
you're gaining with it. But don't use
the same back more than twice in
succession. And don't kill off your
backs by running them to death.
Spread the task of ground-gaining
around as much as possible. He said
never be afraid to kick or pass on
first down if the occasion called for
one or the other of those plays. You
know, II their backs were up close, or
the quarterback was day-dreaming or
pickin' daisies back there. Boot it over
his head.
THE last thing he gave us was
o list of things to remember. He
said quarterbacks must always keep
their chins up. Their attitude reflects
itself in the team. The team looks to
the pilot to guide it successfully.
Therefore, never show any uncertain
ty in choice Of plays. Pep up the
players with your voice, your manner
and your spirit. Keep things moving.
Be calm under stress of difficulties Be
inspiring in trying situations. Never
hesitate. Think ahead on every play
and know what that play will be be-
fore the team lines up. Keep an eye
on the defense. Watch for players
out Of position. Use good judgment.
Hit at the weak spots in the defend
ing line. Build up toward a scoring
play. Be aggressive. Be alert Be
master of every situation. Remember
q team that won't be licked can't be
licked. See, I've jotted them down
You can copy them off If you wish"
I'D like to, Paul. Mighty fine of
you to come over here and give me
oil this stuff"
Not at all, Chuck"
whats Bertwell's attitude toward
Malbern? Does he think they're easy?"
Not on your life. He said the
scouts reports show they've got a
strong outfit. Plenty Of passes. Good
kicking team. And bunch of wild
men when it comes to tackling. He
thinks wen have busy afternoon
with them. He's serious, too. Gordon
Blair and Bill Fosner secuted them.
They sent back RATS of good reports.