HARVARD PLAYERS CRITICISED

Below is printed an individual criticism of the eleven men that are most likely to start the game and several substitutes as given to the CRIMSON by Coach L. Withington, Jr., '11:

Captain Fisher at right guard has been a most consistent and reliable guard, and for two seasons has played in All-America form. By his playing in the Princeton and Dartmouth games he has shown that he has lost none of his ability, and his responsibilities as captain have not interfered with his playing. He covers much territory defensively and is a tower of strength on the offence.

Leslie, the other guard, has maintained a very high standard of defensive play, in spite of the fact that it is his first year on the team. Persistent plugging and tenacity of purpose have won him his place on the eleven. As a defensive player he is in a class with Captain Fisher, though offensively he is not so strong. Aggressiveness and speed down the field have characterized his playing throughout the season.

Alongside of these men is Parmenter. Although this will be his first game as a regular on the University team, he is by no means an inexperienced man, for, having played both as a guard and as a tackle he is well versed in line play. His ability to size up the opponents' play was well demonstrated in the Carlisle game. His passing is consistently good and his whole style of play, though not brilliant, is accurate.

Hitchcock and Storer, who fill the tackle positions, are Sophomores. Both of them have played in most of the games as regulars. Hitchcock is a rangy, active player, who gets down the field with the ends under punts. He uses his hands well and covers considerable ground on the defence. Storer on the other wing is comparatively new to his position, having been shifted from centre to fill the vacancy made by the injury to Gardiner. He makes up for his lack of experience by a keen nose for the ball and a rare football instinct.

Smith at left end has shown true All-American form throughout the season. He is a tower of strength both offensively and defensively, and is always down the field under kicks, rarely missing a tackle. Felton, right end, is valuable chiefly for his kicking ability. Offensively he is a strong player, but on the defence he falls far below the standard set by Smith. As a punter he gets great height and distance, and allows his ends plenty of time to get down the field.

Huntington at fullback is the best interferer on the squad, and adds greatly to the defensive strength of the team by his ability to diagnose plays and to back up the line in a brilliant manner. Huntington plays centre equally well and may possibly be used there during the game. Speed and activity characterize his whole play.

Wendell at right halfback is the best line-plunging back in the east and, running hard and low, chooses his holes with excellent judgment. He has proved to be the most consistent ground gainer on the squad, although opposing teams have directed their defence toward attempting to smother his plunges.

Campbell, left halfback, is very speedy, follows his interference well and makes the most of his weight. Again and again he has slipped through the line for substantial gains where there was apparently no opening. Reynolds, another halfback, will undoubtedly be used to alternate with Campbell. He is exceedingly fast and picks his holes well. Both men are reliable in catching punts and dangerous in a broken field.

Potter and Gardner are both first string quarterbacks. Potter is very valuable for his ability at both kicking and passing, and seldom fumbles in the backfield. Gardner, though not as brilliant as Potter, selects his plays carefully and with excellent judgment.

As substitutes there are O'Brien, Blackall, Morrison, and T. Frothingham, Jr. O'Brien will get into the game in case of injury to Felton. He has played in most of the season's big games, is fast in down the field work, and takes forward passes well. Blackall will undoubtedly replace Huntington in case Felton is out of the game as he will then be depended on to do the punting. Morrison will substitute at right halfback. He is an experienced player and runs well in a broken field. T. Frothingham, Jr., who won his "H" two years ago, will act as substitute for left halfback. He runs hard and with good speed.