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...Harvard has the best college defense I've ever seen," he said, "and, frankly, I don't think we should be scored on. Wilmot is strong, steady, well-skilled and smart at center fullback, and Axten and Scott complement him perfectly at the wing positions. They have more territory to cover under this new formation, and they are the guys who are making it work...
Harvard's backfield is highlighted by senior Chris Wilmot at center fullback. Wing-backs Phil Axten and Rick Scott have the range and speed to make the "diamond" defense work, and sophomore Brian Fearnett works well with Wilmot from his front fullback position...
...next year." coach Bruce Munro said. "To play it correctly you need at least five good fullbacks, and right now we have only three starters [Chris Wilmot, Rick Scott, and Phil Axten]." Munro is considering a 3-3-4 or 3-4-3 formation...
Coach Bruce Munro has substitute fullbacks in Phil Axten and Chris Ferner, both experienced players, but Harvard would definitely miss Wilmot's vocal leadership...
Stevenson was envious of the Crimson's forward line. "You have four outstanding forwards that give the team tremendous balance," he said. "Add to that Wilmot, who is as good as any back in the country, Ekama, and Axten, and you see why Harvard is winning. Even their reserve forward Papagianis impressed...