Then the second's backs plunged forward.

Neil and Gillam met them with a crash; cries and confusion reigned; the lines shoved and heaved; the backs hurled themselves against the swaying group; a smothered voice gasped "Down!" the whistle shrilled.
"Varsity's ball!" said the referee.

"First down!" The coaches began their tirades anew.

Mills spoke to Foster aside.

Then the lines again faced each other.