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...meat of Langguth’s book is the buildup that culminated in the War of 1812. Regarding the escalating tensions between America and Britain—manifested in the tense naval skirmish between the Chesapeake and Leopard in 1807—Jefferson is quoted as saying, “never since the battle of Lexington have I seen the country in such a state of exasperation...
...soulful score, it comes as no surprise to learn that Fraser's cinematic heroes are movie maestros Coppola and Visconti, both lovers of lushness. And Dee, who took out Best Actress at the New Zealand Screen Awards in August, carries some of the pathos and weight of The Leopard's ageing autocrat. Otherwise No. 2-which was released in Australia last week-is a crowd pleaser every bit as tangy as the fruit salad Nanna Maria's extended family is likened to. Writes Fraser in the film's notes, "Does it show that I was born in England and grew...
...fact, the only touchdown the Harvard defense gave up on Saturday followed an offensive miscue. Driving deep from within the Crimson’s own territory, Pizzotti threw an interception that Leopard defensive back Justin Stovall took back 12 yards to the Crimson 22-yard line. Four plays later, Lafayette quarterback Brad Maurer hit Jonathan Hurt in the endzone for a 10-yard score, putting the Leopards up 7-0 with 8:09 to play in the opening frame. Asked what frustrated the offense most on Saturday, Pizzotti cited himself...
...fourth quarter wasn’t without its highlights, however. On a Lafayette drive that started just over four minutes into the final frame, a fluid Leopard charge was halted by three sacks on three straight plays—all by sophomore defensive end Sonny McCracken...
...thought our defense had enough critical stops in there, and gave our offense the ball enough to win a football game,” Leopard coach Frank Tavini said. “Our offense certainly didn’t get it done...