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This year, Fiedler lost a great deal of his offensive backfield and spent much of this season trying to find his rhythm with the new backs and wide receivers--the team started off with three losses in the first four games (including a 13-7 loss to Holy Cross...
...strong positive for Harvard was its defensive play. Although the Tigers outshot the Crimson nine to seven, the backfield was able to limit the Tigers to only four quality shots...
...weren't really tested in terms of depth today, but we certainly will be in weeks to come," he said. "I must admit that it is a concern--particularly in the offensive backfield and on our special teams. We've just got to hope that when called upon, non-starters will do the most with their opportunities. They did this weekend--I was very proud of them--but whether they do as well for the rest of the season is the big question...
This year, without a proven backfield, Giardiwill be asked to move the offense through the air(with tight end Frank Lilly and split end MarkBegert) and on the ground (on his own, behind hisimproved line...
This year, the story has rotated 180 degrees.Instead of a quality backfield with a questionableline, Harvard has a quality line with aquestionable backfield. Seniors David Rogers(6'4", 275 lbs.) and Jason Slavik (6'5", 275 lbs.)anchor the line at tackle, while guard Kevin Fagan(6'2", 255 lbs.) and center Toby Brundage (6'3",240 lbs.) add weight, strength and experience. Allfour were starters last season...