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...squad lost its four games by two, five, one and seven points, respectively. Last year's team suffered through what can only be described as a nightmare, as quarterback after quarterback fell prey to injury. This year, however, the Crimson has clamped down in the clutch, and Chuck Durst simply ascribes that success to "character." Coach Joe Restic ascribes that success to Chuck Durst...
Game in and game out, Harvard faithful have been treated to the by now familiar public address refrains. "Chuck Durst made the tackle" and "Chuck Durst on the stop." Slithering through opposing offensive lines with subtle elan, the seven tackles or so a game he has racked up belie his value. Coaches recognize his skill, and often key on him. Durst usually makes himself visible anyway, and the extra attention he receives often frees other defensive linemen...
...Chuck is just outstanding--he is consistent in his playing and has done a great job rallying our people," Restic says. Leader of a Crimson defense that has repeatedly come up with crucial plays, Durst brings a laid-back style to the position of captain. "I'm not the only leader on the team--we have broad leadership," number 72 says. Crimson players and coaches alike agree that this year's squad is as close as any during the Restic reign. As for the defense, Restic says, "It's as good a unit as I've had here...
...been together for four years. You know what to expect from the guy next to you. We all know the system well, and we communicate well. It's the small things that make the difference." The Difference. Anyone associated with the Harvard football team will tell you that Chuck Durst composes a big part of that Difference. "You have everybody doing the job, instead of almost everybody. That's another part of the difference," Durst says...
...upset. "Once you've tasted a little bit, it's awful tough not to want to taste it again. All I can remember is all of us saying, 'We can't wait till next year.' Next year is here, and it comes down to this for the title." Knowing Chuck Durst, that is the Difference...