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...think that overall we were able to carry on with the strong momentum, but we were a bit more tired than we had thought.” Harvard edged out Cornell last Saturday in a nail-biter, in which the Crimson eventually was able to overcome its competitors and claw its way to a 158-142 win. “It was just a scrappy meet,” Harvard coach Tim Murphy said. “The guys knew that whether they were getting first place or fifth place, every point was going to be important...
...Lions to respond, rolling right and throwing a pick directly to corner Andrew Berry sitting in zone coverage.Looking to tack on more points in the second quarter, Harvard failed to take advantage of the interception, as Long missed a field goal try wide left.Two drives later, Columbia threatened to claw its way back, reaching the Harvard 30-yard line before facing 2nd-and-1. But the Lions could not get the yard they needed, rushing three consecutive times for no gain. Buoyed by its fourth-down stand, the Crimson took the ball and steadily advanced 79 yards down the field...
...think we will only get better going forward.”HARVARD 6, PRINCETON 4Harvard started strong on Saturday at Princeton (1-3, 0-2), spreading out six goals over the first two and a half periods to take a five-goal lead. But the Tigers were able to claw their way back into the game, scoring three goals in the third before falling.“We came out flying, [but] had some mental lapses and let them back in the game,” tri-captain Jenny Brine said. “That kind of killed the buzz...
...falls on our demographic makeup: Skimmed from the top of high school classes around the world, each progressive wave of Harvard undergraduates seems to bristle with more potential energy. This phenomenon only self-accelerates over the course of four brief years, as once again too many people learn to claw their way to too few spots: fellowships, jobs or admissions to graduate schools far and wide. Meanwhile, hopelessness at Harvard is diffuse, displaced but ever-present; the drive that superficially characterizes our student body seems only to be encouraged by subterranean seams of doubt and fear...
...warmth that engages anyone, whether he’s displaying Quincy House pride or working nights as a bartender. But do not make the mistake of assuming his easygoing nature is a weakness while on the water. Rowing brings out an edge in him that has helped him claw his way up during his college career—from the second freshman eight boat to the championship four, competing this weekend in the 44th Head of the Charles Regatta.“[Schreck’s ascent] is definitely due and definitely a product of his attitude and hard work...