Bad Breaks Behind the Line

A triple-threat back isn't much good with a double-fracture of the Wrist. In fact, Royce Flippin will be getting the closest he's been to game action since Oct. 16 when he dresses to sit on the Princeton bench this afternoon while the tigers meet the Crimson in Palmer Stadium.

But Flippin isn't the only man out. None of the Tigers' statistical offense leaders will play more than a few minutes today.

The candidate for most of Flippin's slack was dick Frye, until he threw his shoulder out against Cornell two weeks ago. But Martin, who suffered a separated shoulder on the previous Saturday at Brown, has received medical clearance for only part-time action.

The result is that the leading running back will be Bill Agnew at wing. He has carried 45 times for 271 yards, but while this is a six-yard average, it amounts to about half Flippin's ground gaining total.

Pinch Hits on Passes

Agnew was one of the two factors in Princeton's unexpected tie with Colgate. The other was Sid Pinch, a 165-pound tailback who averaged three yards per carry when he became a starter last week. He broke through, however, for long runs of 19 and 23 yards, suddenly began to hit on short passed up to tackle so hard that his lack of speed was forgotten.

Like Agnew, the other members of the Tiger backfield weight 180 pounds, but they haven't shown Agnew's potential, Bob Russell, who alternated with Agnew before he suffered an ankle injury, came back for Colgate and will operate from the fullback post. Frank Consentine, a converted and unpolished quarterback, also returned to action last week after recovering from a back injury and will start today.

Tackle, End Missing

Tow other regulars are out with injuries. Pete Milano, a 215-pound tackle hurt against Columbia, will be replaced by Earl Harder and converted guard Mike Stewart will start at end for the first time this season, replacing Bob Spinelli.

Next to Stewart at tackle will be 207-pound Rusty Melges, also a former guard. The left guard is Dick Herbruck, a veteran who kept his position despite a challenge from Chuck Sharp, the sophomore Caldwell rated highest.

The center of the Tiger line is personal property of Princeton captain John "Mother" Henn. Solid and dependable, he is pointed toward All-Eastern Honors.

The right guard slot is shared by Wendy Inhoffer and John Slenkiewicx. Inheffer was a defensive standout in the old two-platoon days and will start if the Tigers kick off. Sienkiewicz's offensive blocking has won him half the position.

Junior Joe grotto is the big man at right end. He was previously a tackle, but a sure air of hands clinched the flank position for him.