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Sophomore linebacker Dante Balestracci is already no stranger to game-breaking plays on the defensive side of the ball. In yesterday’s win against Yale, Harvard Coach Murphy called on Balestracci to extend a Harvard drive in a critical situation...
...Crimson nursed a 22-17 lead in the third quarter, Harvard faced fourth-and-5 at midfield and brought out the punting team. Balestracci was lined up between the line and sophomore punter Adam Kingston to protect the kick. The snap came, but to everyone’s surprise, Balestracci received it and began running to his left...
...yards later, Balestracci hit traffic and lateralled the ball to Kingston, who was streaking to his right...
It’s not as if Yale has terrible linebackers. It’s just that the Bulldogs don’t have sophomore superstar Dante Balestracci, the league’s best...
Harvard’s most prized defensive possession, Balestracci will likely finish the year first in team tackles despite missing two games with an injury. He is a behemoth in the middle, swallowing up anyone who dares cross his path. Following up his Ivy Rookie of the Year campaign of last season, Balestracci has demonstrated his immense talent throughout the 2001 season. Don’t be surprised if he scores a touchdown for Harvard in The Game...