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...loss of personnel in our backfield has forced us to shuffle men into new positions, which hurts our passing game and doesn't allow me to use all the motion plays I would like." Restic said after Saturday's game. He added that he could have made good use of Crone to pick up the passing attack...
Moreover, the Huskies took a heavy physical beating last weekend. Both Raby and Mello were banged up, although Raby says he'll still be able to play today. The entire Northeastern defensive backfield sustained injuries as well, and all four men are questionable starters. Defensive tackle Frank Elliot is also sidelined. If none of them are healthy by this afternoon. Harvard's wide-open passing attack might find the secondary easy pickings...
Restic was pleased with the Crimson's adjustment to his new configurations--pleased enough to install a few more variations in his offense this afternoon. Given the problems that Northeastern will be forced to overcome in its defensive backfield, Harvard should not have excessive difficulties scoring through the air. Its ground game, when it decides to use it, is effective. If the defense can throttle Raby, Harvard should present Restic with his first victory at Cambridge. The Crimson has history going for it, at least. It hasn't lost its first two games since...
Princeton rolled up nearly 500 yards total offense on mediocre Rutgers but still lost to the Knights for the third time in four years, 33-18. Brown, with its best backfield since the late '50's, was embarrassed by weak neighbor Rhode Island, 35-21--only the eighth time that has happened in 57 years. Columbia's best team since 1961 was shut out by Lafayette, 3-0. And so it went. Plus ca change, plus c'cst la meme chose...
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...