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...roaming left field so gracefully,” said Joe Carr, a Boston native and the roommate of leftfielder Chris Mackey. “Seeing number four out there reminds me of a young Yaz, Jim Rice, and Ted Williams combination.” Across the aisle, Rob Balkema, a New Jersey native, Mets fan, and Harvard football player, made sure to poke fun at the many Red Sox fans surrounding him by reminding them of the infamous Bill Buckner missed ground ball in the 1986 World Series, 20 years ago this year. “As a Mets...
...Matt Thomas, the team’s leader in tackles this season. Thomas, who missed his sophomore season in 2003 due to injury, will receive a medical redshirt and return for Harvard in 2006, during which he will serve as the 133rd captain of Harvard football. Senior safety Robert Balkema was the Crimson’s only second-teamer named yesterday. Harvard’s honorable mentions went to senior wide receiver Ryan Tyler, senior tight end Kelly Widman, and junior linebacker Ryan Tully, along with three sophomores: quarterback Liam O’Hagan, defensive end Brad Bagdis, and safety...
...Other than Grimm, the Crimson will look for leadership from senior linebacker Robert Balkema, who is in the team’s top three in sacks, fumbles, and tackles for loss...
...expecting the senior class to play the best game,” Grimm said. “I’m looking for some huge plays out of Balkema. He’s been doing it the last few games, and I’ll be expecting that on Saturday...
...minutes into the game en route to a 41-0 halftime lead.Cause for concern: That Columbia wasn’t allowed to forfeit at halftime.MVP: The Crimson defense, which had three interceptions and recovered two fumbles. Specifically linebacker Matt Thomas, who returned a fumble for a touchdown, and Balkema, who took a pick eight yards into the Columbia endzone.Rough day for: Columbia football in general. Then again, when you play for the Lions, every Saturday is rough.Top performers: Harvard—O’Hagan, 13-of-16 for 165 yards, 2 TDs—Balkema, 3 tackles, 2 sacks...