Word: backfielder
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Defensively, first team All-Ivy Erin O'Brien returns for her fourth varsity season in the Crimson backfield. The Harvard co-captain will usually draw opponent's top scorers with support from Ivy League Rookie of the Year Ceci Clark and seniors Julie Clifford and Lynn Frangione. Of course, the pressure on Harvard's defense will be intensified by the inexperience at the goalie position...
...Patriots have touted Hinz as a sound blocking back who can also effectively catch the ball out of the backfield...
Hinz, originally from Great Falls, Mont., rushed for 686 yards and caught 36 passes out of the backfield for the 3-7 Crimson last year. He finished his Harvard career with 1625 yards (5.0 yds./carry), 55 receptions for another 801 yards and 16 touchdowns...
...combat the Jamaicans' quickness, the Crimson (5-0 overall) shifted the focus of its game from the backfield to its forwards--who responded with an unusually-high three trys. Sophomore forward Will Rava scored twice, and senior Mark Sagarin once as the Crimson shut down the Jamaican running game...
Other returning All-New England stars include Mark Sagarin and Mike Newhouse in the pack and Chris Liles and Mike Gibbs in the backfield...