Then the lieutenant-commander went to Midshipman Wolgast, who was waiting.
"Mr.Wolgast, I see the Army's banner trailed low in the dust this year," laughed coach.

"These young gentlemen have been explaining to me some new plays that will cause wailing and gnashing of teeth at West Point." "I'm afraid, sir, that you forget one thing," smiled Darrin.
"What is that, sir ?" demanded coach.
"Why, sir, the Army has Prescott and Holmes, beyond a doubt, for they played last year." "I saw Prescott and Holmes last year," nodded Mr.Parker.

"But they didn't have a thing to compare with what you've just been explaining to me." "May I remark, sir, that that was last year ?" suggested Dave.
"Then you think that Prescott and Holmes may have developed some new plays." "I'd be amazed, sir, if they hadn't done so.

And I've tried to have the Navy always bear in mind, sir, that Dalzell and myself learned everything we know of football under Dick Prescott, who, for his weight, I believe to be the best football player in the United States!" "You're not going to get cold feet, are you, Mr.Darrin ?" laughed Lieutenant-Commander Parker.
"No, sir; but, on the other hand, I don't want to underestimate the enemy." "You don't seem likely to commit that fault, Mr.Darrin.

For my part," went on coach, "I'm going to feel rather satisfied that Prescott and Holmes, of the Army, won't be able to get up anything that will equal or block the new plays you've been describing to me." Dave and Dan were more than usually excited as they lingered in their room, awaiting the call to supper formation.