Evening star., 1939-12-03
Alert, Husky Linemen.
Versatile Backs
Fill Star Team
Ball Runners Are Smart,
Possers. Kckers Strong;
Defensive Skill High
By LEWIS F. ATCHISON.

I1OIl, CUuIlG ~ UclOlC oACUAAAS OoWA w
pen that scorching epistle to the
editor and ask yourself an honest
question-who would you have
picked
We mean who, other than the
players presented today, would you
have selected for The Stars 1899
all-District college football team?
Probably never before was so
much good football material loose
on the hoof and so evenly distrib-
uted about Washington. Probably
never before was the thankless task
of singing out the II best men such
q headache, but all-District teams,
like death and taxes, to coin a
phrase, are inevitable, so without
further ado we give you the ne plus
ultra of the city's collegiate grid
talent.
The ends-Bob Nowaskey and
Mike Kopcik.
The tackles-Earl Fullilove and
Ralph Albarano.
The guards Sunny Jones and
Augie Lilo.
The center-Al Matuza.
The backfleld-Pete Sachon, Joe
Murphy, Jules Koshlap and Rocco
Pirro.
Eleven good men and true-the
best of the Capitals 1899 pigskin
parade, even though it was photo
finish.
Speedy, Good Scoring Team.
Our seven blokeS of granite, sup
ported by the light artillery back
field, could stop anything short of
q subpoena server defensively. Of
fensively it could stir up more trou-
BILE than a hive of gouty hornets.
This team has high-speed scoring
gait and the power of court order
"a sure-fire sedative for coaching
headaches. Our boys could move
In the best football circles without
fear of intimidation, for they are as
good as anything that could be
thrown at them.
Getting down to facts. we picked
. team with ends who were versatile
enough to play the fanks and also
toll in the backfield on occasion, al
though their tasks in the latter in
stance differed greatly. Our tackles
were big enough to stand the gaff
of a full game and fast enough to
run interference if need be- They
could charge, open up holes for their
own backs and filter through to drag
down enemy ball carriers on the
offenSe.
Our guards, one moved from a
tackle back to his former position,
ran interference well, blocked like
an old fogey and threw up an i'm
penetrable barrier against the foes
plunging backs. The center not only
was an accurate passer with good
charge after swapping the ball, but
also was tall enough to be a power
on defense, especially in hauling
down passes.
Backfield Well Balanced.
The backfield boasts speed and
power, kicking and passing, and a
couple of keen tactical heads. De-
fensively it stands up with any quar-
tet of backs in this area and-best
of all-all the boys displayed an avid
appetite for football The entire
crew, including the line. could tackle
hit em viciously and was keenly
alert to take advantage of whatever
breaks came its way. 1t played
sound, but at times daring, football
and proved its ability to weather
stormy weather as we'll as sail blithe-
~ along when the going was smooth
and uneventful.
The line has height, averaging an
even feet, and a l96-pound weight
average that would dull and discour-
age the bite of a steel drill. The
backfield is light, coming In few
ounces under ITS pounds, but its
height, approximately feet II
inches, is enough to give it sufficient
protection against passing barrages
and it has enough footing to &C
places in broken field. Its pound
age is evenly distributed, for it has
weight where it needs it most, and
speed where it can be utilized to full
advantage. 1t is four-star quartet
Of ball carriers, blockerS and
tacklers.
Ends Of High Grade.
Bob NoWaskey needs no introduc-
ton as an end, for his feats during
the last two years are we'll known
and legion. His defensive play was
tiawless and few teams had the
audacity to attempt to sweep his
flank. He was potent gear in the
Colonials' scoring machinery, sc
much so that Coach Bill Reinhart
referred to- him as his fifth back
None will be so rash as to challenge
Nowaskey's place on the team.
Mike Kopcik wins recognition be-
cause he was good end, primarily
and secondly a major factor in help
ing Georgetown finish its second
consecutive season unbeaten through
his consistently good punting. Pre-
cious little yardage was gained
around the Hoyas' flanks this season
and Kopcik stood up with the best o1
them defensively. Offensively, he
was a good pass receiver and blocker
but his work in these departments
was overshadowed by his punting
which pulled his mates out of more
than one deep rut and on other oc'
casions set up scoring plays.
Kopcik had two punts blocked OF
him, but in neither instance was HI
at fault. He clinched his claim t,
recognition by beating out Bob Ker
cher for the position, after the latte
recovered from an early injury, ant
Kercher was an al1-District selection
last year.
Tackles Strong, Steady.
.All-star honors are not new t,
Ralph Albarano of Maryland, for h
won a berth on the second blue-rib
bon team in his sophomore year ant
moved up to the first team last sea
son. Albarano, called the best veal
side tackle he ever coached by tn
veteran Frank Dobson, is one o