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With the game tied in the third period, Cornell was facing a third-and-23 from its own 23. QB Aaron Sumida's pass fell incomplete, but once again the Harvard backfield was called for pass interference, and the Red got an automatic first down...
...Crimson was saved by the sharp play of goalie Stephen Hall, who recorded five saves en route to his fourth shutout of the season. Hall was supported by a strong backfield, with freshman Nick Gates clearing off the line well as the starting sweeper...
Grim views her role on the team as more of a stabilizer than a motivator. "Being in the backfield, I can see the whole field," Grim says. "I can use my steady stick to settle the ball from the back of where the action is. In doing this, I can settle the team down as well if necessary...
...adds, "[Grim's] low-key approach from the backfield creates a good balance for the team and contrasts what the opponents see with Cindi and me up front...
...Crimson's biggest question marks entering the 1987 campaign, the defensive backfield held its own against the Lions, surrendering only 84 passing yards on opening day. Safety Bryan Gescuk had a team-leading eight tackles in the Columbia game...