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114 A PRIMER OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
and demoralize the whole eleven by his
wretched playing. There are no "all-
around football-players."
After having picked out his eleven and
perfected the team play, the captain should
then put the fight into his men. Upon
the day of the match, just before the
game begins, a few well-chosen words to
his men will not be out of place.
Going upon the field, the captain should
carefully look it over, note the condition
of wind and weather, then see the lay of
the land, etc. When the referee blows
his whistle, he should be ready for the
battle. Once in the fray, he directs the
whole line of action. There is no time
for councils of war then. Here is a case
where one head is infinitely better than
many. He is captain. He should keep
his team tuned up to the concert pitch,
and play the game for all there is in it
from start to finish.