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ANALYSIS: For Alvin and the Bulldog chipmunks this is the year to claim the Ivy crown. Quarterback Alvin Cowan is a potential All-American and was placed on the Payton Award watch list (along with Harvard quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick...
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...
...accounts, the combination of Edwards and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has lost none of its potency during the off-season. Edwards’ speed should allow him to slip behind the Crusaders’ coverage with relative ease, and if he is open, Fitzpatrick will have little difficulty finding him. The duo shamed several cornerbacks last season with perfectly placed balls lofted long down the middle of the field—often on broken plays—and Holy Cross’ secondary shouldn’t expect to do much better. If Edwards happens to catch a pass with defenders...
...event the secondary commits too strongly to defending Edwards, Fitzpatrick won’t hesitate to connect with sophomore Corey Mazza, who has shined since the start of spring ball. The weight Mazza added in the off-season makes him difficult to bring down when running inside routes, and his speed along the sidelines nearly rivals the threat posed by Edwards?...