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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...track is ramrod-straight, and according to Bob, accidents are rare. "Mostly you'll see breakdowns and burnouts, nothing dramatic." Many of the souped-up vehicles possess more bells and whistles than a groaning Christmas tree. Bob points out the "snorkels," bulbous protuberances on the hoods of many of the dragsters for scooping in air. Bob himself opts for a "tunnel ramp," a double carbeurator set-up that does much the same thing. "Some of them use nitrous oxide--you know, laughing gas--because it gives you a lot more power," Bob nods toward the tell-tale white spurts coming...

Author: By Rebecca U. Weiner, | Title: Drag Night | 10/22/1998 | See Source »

...Cornell picked up its second Ivy loss of the season against Harvard Saturday. Rookie coach Pete Mangurian's squad faces the daunting challenge of winning the remainder of its divisional schedule of it hopes to have a chance at a title. Senior quarterback Mike Hood has been the brightest spot for the team, earning Ivy League Player of the Week honors for the previous week against Buffalo...

Author: By Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Around the Ivies; Princeton Roars Ahead, Harvard in Middle of Pack | 10/14/1998 | See Source »

...came into the game very confident, following a 34-31 victory over Buffalo in which senior quarterback Mike Hood completed 21 of 27 passes for 250 yards and four touchdowns...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Football Relies on Old Formula for Success: Tough Defense | 10/13/1998 | See Source »

These impressive statistics were of little help, however, against the Crimson (1-3, 1-1 Ivy). Hood was just 9 of 22 for a measly 64 yards, far below his standard numbers...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Football Relies on Old Formula for Success: Tough Defense | 10/13/1998 | See Source »

After junior John Patton missed a 25-yard field goal try, the defense came up with yet another turnover. This time, however, senior cornerback Glenn Jackson made sure Harvard would capitalize. He intercepted an errant Hood pass and raced 41 yards to the end zone, giving the Crimson a 16-6 lead...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Football Relies on Old Formula for Success: Tough Defense | 10/13/1998 | See Source »

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