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...merely that Harvard looked like last year, however. This is a totally different Crimson team, and it struggled to find its identity in its first three games. Graduation meant the departure of five vocal leaders on defense as well as Harvard's best offensive lineman--left tackle Matt Birk. Although captain Brendan Bibro returned, he couldn't lead by himself...
...Menick's gritty, straight-ahead carries through the Lehigh defensive line evoked feelings of nostalgia for a campaign one year ago when a Matt Birk-led line opened up holes like parts in the Red Sea that Menick pounded for first down after first down...
...offensive side of the ball--where the biggest problems lie--it is understandable, and even expected, that there would be a drop-off from last year. With the anchor and leader of last year's line Matt Birk graduating and moving on to the NFL, it is only natural to expect a lower level of play up front...
Whether he is ready for it or not, sophomore left tackle Mike Clare may find himself in the spotlight frequently this year. Clare is forced into the nearly impossible task of replacing Matt Birk '98--a sixth round pick of the Minnesota Vikings--at what is probably the most crucial and visible non-skill position on the football field...
Clearly, the line missed the talent and leadership of current Minnesota Viking left tackle Matt Birk '98. As the Lion pressure mounted, the line got jittery committing five penalties during the game...