'When his fingers touch the runner, he must grip with the tenacity of the bull-dog and never let go.'

'A coach should see to it that his center has a variety of men to face, some big, some tricky, some ugly.'

'Strategy in war finds its parallel in football in the various plays and formations designed and employed by the team.'

'The great merit of this sport is its practically unlimited field of tactical development.'

'Great stress should be laid on quick handling and sharp passing of the ball.'

'Some method may be devised for reforming the evils of notoriety which are capable of working so much harm to anyone, be he young or old.'

'Such a man, when checked, will keep his feet and legs going like a treadmill and will bore his way through in spite of resistance.'

'Do not be contented with a superficial reading on football, but study it carefully if you would master it.'

'The feature of the American game in distinction from the English is...the outlet of the scrimmage.'

'It is far more demoralizing to confuse your own team than to mystify your opponents.'

'Don't wait for the runner to meet you; meet the runner.'

'Good dodging is not complete unless there is added to it the power to use the arms well in warding off.'

'The proximity of the runner stirs him up sufficiently, if he has any football blood in him.'

'There are three styles of passing by quarterbacks--one by an overhand and straight-arm movement especially valuable for passing long distances.'

'He must be a man who will not be denied when he is called upon for that last yard which will enable his side to retain the ball.'

'Dodging in running can be cultivated through the study and practice of its points of deception.'

'If you miss a tackle, turn right around and follow the man at utmost speed. Someone else may block him just long enough for you to catch him from behind.'

'Always throw your man hard and toward his own goal when you tackle him.'

'When thrown, allow yourself to fall limp, with your legs straight, and then you will not get hurt. Do not try to save yourself by putting out a hand or arm; it may be sprained or broken.'

'No touch-down is so easily secured, or does more damage morally to the losing side, than one resulting from a muff or a blocked kick.'

'Nature will exact her tribute in physical injuries for her bestowal of surplus energy upon the young.'

'Football may twist a few joints, but it is building up a new race of men.'