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...teammates contend, however, that Grumet-Morris’ modesty is unwarranted. Although almost everyone at Harvard participates in extracurricular activities, not all are as physically and mentally demanding as hockey...
...Green—like all Harvard opponents—will have difficulty containing the Dawson-Fitzpatrick duo, but the Crimson will also have to contend with a talented quarterback. Dartmouth signal caller Charlie Rittgers torched the Harvard secondary for 344 yards and two touchdowns last season. This year, he has already tallied 1,409 passing yards...
...they need to scramble to find, then head off-site in search of ice to hold captain’s practice? The practice guidelines which curtail out-of-season workouts in the interest of forcing athletes to be otherwise involved already require the consistent performance of miracles to even contend on a national level, let alone thrive. Why add yet another disadvantage against non-conference competition on top of the restrictions already in place...
Still, the improved Tigers must contend with a juggernaut Crimson team that has opponents around the Ivy League on alert...
Four divisions comprised the two-day regatta, as each school launched two full-rig dinghies, a 420 and a Flying Junior and two Lasers in 20 races. Sailors had to contend with a biting fall chill and brisk 12- to 22-knot winds while on the water for consecutive eight- to 10-hour days...