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...first time in a while—the Crimson faithful had reason to worry. Harvard lost both Williams and defensive coordinator Kevin Doherty, and while Berry represented a known quantity at corner, the rest of the secondary—comprised of then-senior Ryan Barnes, then-junior Barker, then-sophomore Collin Zych, and rookie Matthew Hanson—presented a number of less-heralded new faces. With the exception of Berry, the Crimson’s defensive backs could claim only a handful of college starts...
...Zych led the team with 48 solo tackles from his safety position, while Barker paced the squad with four interceptions and 10 pass breakups, starting all 10 games for the suddenly-dominant Crimson...
...It’s always a challenge when you lose a defensive coordinator, or anybody for that matter...but last year I believe we adjusted very well,” Barker says. “This year we don’t have to deal with that adversity, we don’t have to deal with new starters really, and I think we’re going to be great...
...Considering that the unit has gelled so cohesively, the senior Barker and fifth-year senior Barnes do not see a need to adopt greater leadership roles, as the secondary has evolved together...
...coach’s endorsement is a reflection of the talent and potential of the returning core, in addition to talented prospects such as sophomore Danny Minimede and freshman Brian Owusu. As the secondary looks to build on a breakout 2008 campaign, Barker wants to ensure that no one underestimates the Crimson again...