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Anderson: Bruising Fullback

What are the requisites for a
good fullback in the Cavalier
scheme of football? To fit the
demands of this position successfully,
the athlete must be quick,
strong, and agile. He must be able
to pick up an opposing lineman
on a pass play; he must be able
to mow down an opposing lineman
on a power play.

When called upon, he is the man
who must grind out the toughest
first down yardage. Above all,
he must be a capable receiver
when the occasion arises.

As all who have witnessed the
Cavalier grid efforts this season
know, Coach Blackburn has the
player who fits the bill in Jeff
Anderson. This powerful and
speedy 6′ 2″ 212 pound fullback
has wreaked havoc on every de-
that has confronted him this
season.

The random observer however
would be hard-pressed to believe
that Anderson has played only
four games at fullback. Last year
he performed excellently from the
split-end position.

On the changeover, Anderson
comments, "This is quite a change
from split-end, but I'm beginning
to feel quite comfortable here."

His progress has been steady
through each game, with the high-point
of the season thus far for
the big fullback coming at
Winston-Salem against Wake
Forest, where he ran for 89 yards
against the Demon Deacons.

Anderson, according to the
coaches, found the most difficulty
in learning to run with power.
"Leaning forward was hard for
me to learn," said the big fullback.
"At split-end I was able
to and up straighter when
ran."

There may be several Duke
Blue Devils, however, who will
attest that Anderson has learned
his lessons well. And he still
has sixteen more games remaining
at fullback.

Fullback Jeff Anderson

Successful In New Position