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Take, for example, the on-again, off-again passing game of sophomore quarterback Rich Linden. Much praised-and deservedly so-for decision-making ability beyond his years in the starter's slot last season, Linden had some rocky moments in the pocket on Saturday afternoon...
...Linden finished with three touchdowns and two interceptions, but several times aimed unsuccessfully at receivers in traffic. "It took a while to get going. There were some good plays, but we also made some foolish plays," Linden said. "I forced the ball into coverage a couple of times...
...Credit Linden nonetheless for his excellent mobility from under center and for running rollout passes and options effectively throughout the game, as well as for a gutsy 19 yard carry on a third-and-eight draw play from the shotgun that sparked the Crimson's first scoring drive. But consider the kinks still evident in the passing game...
...Linden's first interception, at the end of the first quarter, came with the Crimson driving for its third touchdown of the young game...
...third-and-six from the Columbia 10, Linden found senior flanker Jared Chupaila cutting toward the middle, but the ball popped free and Columbia safety Chris Tillotson grabbed the loose ball to stall the offense. Linden's second interception came on a badly over-thrown ball for junior tight end Chris Eitzmann...