Word: backup
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Behind by 16 points, backup QB Frank Champi led the rally that tied the score in just 42 seconds, with two touchdowns and two two-point conversions. Remembering a touchdown pass reception. Gatto was at the time quoted in The Crimson saying. "When I saw it. I knew I just had to love it. Just take it in my arms and love...
...Crimson defense took a more active role the next time its shutout was endangered, with six minutes left in the game and Penn four touchdowns behind. Backup Quaker quarterback Jim Crocicchia dropped back from the Harvard 12 and fired to Jim O'Toole on the goal line. The wide receiver held it for a split second before Harvard safety Mike Dixon slammed into him, jarring the ball loose and saving six points...
...last minute before the intermission, the Crimson tried to take a commanding lead with the help of some razzle-dazzle. At the Crusader 39 on third and eight, Restic took advantage of Gizzi's talents as a receiver. He unobtrusively put backup QB Greg Kouvelas into the game: Kouvelas took a handoff, turned back and found Gizzi for a 13-yard gain...
...Crusaders easily won this battle between Harvard's next two opponents, as backup quarterback from Heffeman led Holy Cross to two forth-quarter touchdowns that blew open what had been a close game...
...wingback-turned-halfback Steve Ernst (11 carries in the first quarter). Cornerback John Dailey still has fluid in his right knee; he didn't play. Neither did defensive tackle Barry Ford, nor linebacker Andy Nolan, whose deep thigh bruise has calcified, restricting his mobility. And Restic's usual backup QB, Brian White, was unavailable for action, suffering from a blood clot in his throwing...