T R Robinson High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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32 Football Linemen Mikf Doyle and DOH Satterwhite block for Andrew McBride to defeat the unbeaten Red Devils. Guards fulfill major role in blocking of opponents GUARDS . . . forming and reinforcing the mid- line . . . providing the much-needed protection for the Knight quarterback . . . being dumped by a skillful defensive rusher . . . opening up a hole to make way for the running back . . . pulling over to block for a sweep . . . Dana Singer and Bill Campbell reacting to a blitz . . . going through the entire game without ever touching the ball . . . giving Mike Bettez time to throw a complete pass . . . getting caught unaware by a defensive lineman's mshing into an off sides pen- alty being frustrated because of missing a block . . . forcing themselves to keep their tem- pers when an opponent uses an illegal block . . . having the strength, courage, and fortitude re- quired of a Robinson Hghting Knight. V 659' l Bill Campbell Mike Doyle I ri 1 ,Aff 1 Dean Hfffig John Schackowsky ...K - Dam Singer Gefilfl Th01T1HS As a teammate signals a TD, Bill Campbell starts to roll over after throwing a blc l

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David Hill Joe Grimm vm Y' George Griffith ' Frank Williams After a quick snap of the ball, George Grifnth prepares to block an attempt to pass over the goal, y f 1 With help from the line, Andrew McBride fights the Chiefs for extra yardage. Spiraling, the pigskin flies to a goal-line receiver. Centers help the Knights by proper timing of hike CENTERS initiating the play giving short snaps to the quarterback . . . having the speed and agility needed to carry out all the blocking assignments . . . using precision in hik- ing the ball . . . mastering special types of plays to benefit the game executing downield blocking . . . getting the ball to the quarterback . . . obeying the signals . . . taking the Hrst ofthe rush . . . depending on timing for proper place- ment. . . throwing a long snap to the punter. . . being responsible for calling the huddle . , . mov- ing into a block by a one-handed exchange , . , checking the players' positions on the line . , . exemplifying the skill needed for 11 Knight. . i y 55, 4 231

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Football 11 at 44 at 54- : - ga:- vu' Doug Davis Mike Carleton Sam Facciponte Tommy Martinez Resting on the sidelines, a weary Doug Davis shouts words of encouragement to the Knight offense. Pulling tackle Don Satterwhite leads the way for halfback Andrew McBride to pick up a first down. F Wx x Don Satterwhite Confident Knight tackles lead Robinson to victory TACKLES remembering Oklahoma drills . .. Tommy Martinez rushing with his hands held high hoping to bat down a pass . . . making an unassisted tackle . . . Sam Facciponte being elected co-captain for the Middleton game . . . re' ceiving Coach Mahin's wrath when a blocking assignment is missed . . . Don Satterwhite lead- ing the protection for the backfield . . . hitting the sled at practice for seemingly endless hours , . . playing both offense and defense . . . dump- ing the quarterback for a loss . . . forming a wall for kickoff and punt returns . . . Doug Davis re- covering a fumble going through agility drills . . . trying to borrow someones forearm pad to replace a lost one . . . having pride in the team, coaches, and Robinson High School. 233