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...ferocious defense was led by junior cornerback Chris Raftery, who had a stellar all-around game. Raftery recorded eight tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and was instrumental in thwarting a fake punt attempt by the Lions...
...Cornerback is a difficult position,” Raftery said. “The smallest details matter. I really focus on pass coverage and using my arms to rake the ball without getting the interference call...
Trailing 14-7, Columbia attempted a fake punt. The Harvard defense, however, sniffed out the trickery, as junior cornerback Chris Raftery read the play and tackled Columbia’s punter, Nick Rudd, for a three-yard loss...
...good example of Dartmouth’s inability to stop Morris was Harvard’s 69-yard drive in the second quarter, where six out of seven plays went to Morris. Big Green cornerback Richard Efem was responsible for Morris, and free safety Clayton Smith helped on almost every down. When Smith played for the deep ball, Morris would slant and catch the 8-12 yard pass in front of Efem. The next time Smith would creep up and fake the blitz, but Rose and Morris realized that Smith couldn’t catch up once he had moved...
...succeed, Mann will need to solve the Crimson’s suddenly rejuvenated defense, which turned in its most inspired effort of the season against Princeton. Sparked by a much-improved pass rush and led by junior cornerback Chris Raftery, who registered twelve tackles and an interception, the defense forced five turnovers, giving the offense good field position all day. It will need to do the same tomorrow, as Mann has shown a tendency to force things when his offense is struggling...