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With 11 yards to go on second down, the Crimson spread the field and lined up in the shotgun with four wideouts. Senior center John Kadzielski snapped the ball prematurely, but Rose was able to fall on the ball to prevent a turnover...
Junior center Jason Hove, the backup through the first two games of this season, started this game and had lots of trouble. Senior center John Kadzielski replaced Hove and stabilized the offensive line for the remainder of the game...
This weekend's game can essentially be split into two parts: the first quarter and all the others. Harvard started its first possession with what could be construed as a potentially bad omen. Center Jason Hove, starting instead of John Kadzielski, the usual center, tossed a high snap to Rose, who was in the shotgun formation. Rose bobbled the snap, and was sacked and called for intentional grounding. The Crimson ended up going three...
After those possessions, something happened to the offensive line that settled the players down. Their play became fluid, smooth and consistent. For the remainder of the first quarter and all of the second, the line neutralized the Lafayette blitz to almost nothing. In addition, Kadzielski, who's 6'2, 260 lbs., was substituted for Hove. Rose suddenly had time to look at all his options, increasing his accuracy and ability to throw the ball down the field...
...most interesting developments to watch over the course of the season will be the offensive line's improvement. Along with Kadzielski, Clare and Kistler are left guard Dan Weidle and right tackle Steve Collins. If the guys up front can win the war on the line, then Harvard can work on getting the ball down the field...