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...senior co-captain Adam Hahn. Holy Cross managed to shut the Crimson down for the rest of the game. The Crusaders implemented a safe sit-back defense. The Crusader strikers did not put pressure on the four Harvard defenseman, which allowed Crimson to control the ball in the backfield. But when Harvard tried to make an offensive push, they could not penetrate. “They sat in against us the whole time, and it was difficult to break them down,” senior co-captain Adam Hahn said. During the first overtime, the Crimson kept the ball...
...receiver Shaun Adair to make plays.Adair, who leads the team with 23 catches for 301 yards, has also won a special teams player of the week award when he returned three punts for 111 yards and a touchdown. His playmaking skills have caught the attention of the Harvard defensive backfield.“One of the best receivers we’re going to face this year is Shaun Adair,” Berry said. “But we’re excited for the challenge. We’re confident and we’ve had a string...
...Hagan injured his shoulder on a scramble out of the backfield during the third quarter of Harvard’s 20-13 loss at Lehigh on Saturday...
Last but not least is sophomore Mike Clarke, a converted wide receiver who Harvard will look to get in space and catch the ball out of the backfield. Clarke also brings more speed to the position...
Even if it can’t expect to replace the prodigious production of Dawson, judging by the 178 rushing yards in the opener, the Crimson’s running game is in good hands both on the line and in the backfield. Fans will just have to become accustomed to seeing multiple jersey numbers carry the ball...