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...success of the rest of the offense has helped to take some of that pressure off Cuccia. The running attack, led by Jim Callinan (whose 994 yards rushing this season set a Harvard record) and helped by a superb offensive line including sometime-blockers O'Donnell and McGlone (at tight end) and flanker Steve Bianucci, has taught Cuccia and the Cuccia-watchers that he doesn't have to throw to be successful...
...often does in this Rivalry, a little bit of magic propelled Harvard to a 22-7 Upset. Sophomore Jim Callinan (who this year bettered the single-season Harvard rushing record) sacked up 73 yeards on the ground, and classmate Pete Coppinger (this season's captain) snared two interceptions to buoy the Crimson past the stunned Bulldogs and 70,000 incredulous observers...
...Crimson has a few problems passing. Diminutive but slick quarterback Ron Cuccia is too short to be a dropback passer, and has had most of his success of short screens to 1979 Game star Jim Callinan. Though Harvard boasts a pair of strong tight ends--Linus O'Donnell and Bill McGlone--they have accounted for only five receptions all year. Perhaps Harvard coach Joe Restic is saving them as a special surprise for his Yalie counterpart Carm Cozza. Speedy Paul Scheper, the senior wide receiver, has caught only nine passes thus...
...Callinan is running free once more, against Princeton. The Man cringes at the thought. Princeton. Harvard tied Princeton. And Callinan ran free, getting the ball again and again. The Man is almost hypnotized by the constant bombardment of 32s on the screen. Again and again...
...Harvard starts to send Cuccia in motion on every play. The Man starts to chuckle again, as yellow flags and incomplete passes are falling everywhere. Allard rolls out and almost collides with Cuccia. The Man really starts to laugh now, Allard connects for completions to both Cuccia and Callinan--The Man catches his breath for a moment--but then the flags start to fly once more...