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After Dave Shulman's 27-yard field goal gave Penn its 23-21 win over Harvard last week. Mike Granger walked off the field-- quickly and quietly Head down, helmet on, the senior fullback entered the locker room and just...
...Granger who had given Harvard its apparent game-winning touchdown on a three-yard scamper; just a minute and a half before Shulman split the uprights...
...Granger recalls what happened: "We were down 20-14, with just over a minute-and-a- half to go. It was fourth and goal from the three and we needed to score on that play. [Harvard quarterback Donnie Allard] called an option right to the short side of the field. All I could think about was catching the pitch...
...just that business-like attitude that has impressed his teammates and coaches. "We're extremely pleased with everything Mike's done," said Larry Gleuck, who as offensive backs coach has watched Granger's development. "Mike's a quiet person but he's certainly one of the team leaders. He's not a hollered or a screamer, he just goes out and performs, and leads the team by his example...
...fourth down, Allard rolled right, taking fullback Mike Granger with him on the option Granger, who busted through Quaker tackles all afternoon for 92 yards on 15 carries, took the pitch from Allard and bulled his way into the end zone to tie the game. Jim Villanueva's extra point made it 21-20, Harvard...