Word: crones
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Harvard's ability to run depends to a large extent on its ability to pass. Qurterback Rod Foster will not continue to rip off six yards a carry on roll-outs if he doesn't start completing more passes. It is possible that Eric Crone would be a more effective quarterback against the Elis. A much better passer than Foster, Crone might have a chance to exploit a Yale defensive secondary that does not compare to the Yale line. Harvard's ends have been open all season, and they'll probably be open again Saturday...
Meanwhile, a healthy Eric Crone, the Crimson's signal caller in last week's game with Brown, was named one of the Backs of the Week by the ECAC for his performance against the Bruins...
...ECAC didn't seem to think Crone had much trouble passing against Brown. In voting him one of five Backs of the Week, the ECAC was impressed with his completion of 14 out of 18 passes for 196 yards. Crone, a sophomore, also ran for two Crimson touchdowns...
...Crone, starting in place of the injured Rod Foster, earned praise from Yoviesin, who was pleased with much of what Crone did. But when asked if Foster would start against Yale if he recovers, Yovicsin replied, "He's our quarter back...
Harvard clearly outplayed Brown and though the score was close throughout, rarely seemed to be in much danger of losing. The offensive line gave Crone, who scrambled well when he had to good protection on pass plays, and opened up holes well enough for Crimson backs to gain 226 yards...