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Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick should command similar respect for his running game. Coming off a season in which he missed three games due to injury, however, he will probably exercise more caution before leaving the pocket. Last year, Fitzpatrick led Harvard with 112 yards on 18 carries against Holy Cross. Though his numbers may be comparable this go around, the number of running plays called for him will likely decrease significantly. Murphy has impressed upon his captain the importance of having a healthy starting quarterback—a lesson easily learned after the Crimson’s mid-season woes last...
...Holy Cross features a 5-2 defense that places a premium on winning the battle at the line of scrimmage and snuffing out rushing attempts before they gain any steam. The unit, keyed by linebacker and team-leading tackler David Fitzpatrick, has enjoyed mixed results against the run thus far this season, surrendering 139 yards in its season opener against Duquesne before holding San Diego to just 79. But despite the statistical improvement, the Crusaders fared poorly last weekend with their backs against the wall, surrendering two rushing touchdowns from inside the 10-yard line. With a backfield arsenal...
...last time Harvard and Holy Cross met, wide receiver Brian Edwards joked that he and his unit had been told by Harvard coach Tim Murphy to pray for man coverage. The football gods obliged and Edwards exploded for 152 yards on seven receptions, including one score, emphatically announcing his ascension to the upper echelon of Ivy receivers. The Crusaders would be foolish to commit such an egregious error twice, but it remains to be seen whether any strategy can prop up Holy Cross’ overmatched secondary against the Crimson’s passing game...
...Holy Cross secondary has allowed 307.5 yards passing per game in 2004 while struggling to guard against “the big play,” surrendering three passing touchdowns of at least 30 yards in its first two games. Cornerbacks Ted Nugent (5’7) and Casey Gough (5’10) match up particularly poorly against Edwards (6’0) and Mazza (6’3) and will be vulnerable in single coverage situations...
WHEN HOLY CROSS RUNS THE BALL