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How many teams since 1878 have been unbeaten, unscored upon and untied?
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The Cowboys' leading receiver in 1974, Drew ranked 2nd in NFC behind Charley Young of Eagles. Was 3rd in overall NFL ratings. Signed as free agent after being passed in the 1973 college draft, he was surprise of season. By end of year he was starting and catching TD passes.
Allen's dad put him through a workout in high school that shaped his work ethic. "I recall mowing one strip of the grass, then running around the block... and I would repeat that pattern until the entire lawn was mowed," he said. "I thought he was just being mean, but he wanted me to be in the best possible shape."
Though there have been many men who could punt and drop, or place kick, the writer advises young players to specialize in one type of kicking. The arc of the leg's swing for punting is different than the swing for the drop kick. In punting the foot meets the ball well out in front and several feet above the ground, being struck with the instep. In drop kicking the foot just skims the ground and the toe catches the ball a split second after it rebounds from the turf. It is better to accustom the leg to the "groove" of one style of kicking. Don't try to be a punter and a field goal kicker. Better be good at one than poor at both. Ken Strong, New York Giants, New York University, All League Half back 1934. Home is in N. Y. 6 ft. tall, 202 pounds, 28 years old.
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