Word: lindens
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Linden who became the first freshman to start at quarterback in the history of Harvard football. It was Linden who brought the team an undefeated season and an Ivy League title in 1997. And it was Linden who entered his senior season a mere 207 yards away from Harvard's career yardage record...
...Linden, on the other hand, was always known as the one that could made huge plays happen. When the pocket broke down and there were no open receivers, Linden could scramble across the field and pick up a scrap of positive yardage. Sometimes he may have tried a little too hard--no one will ever forget his heartbreaking fumble that set Yale up for the game-winning field goal in The Game last year--but he was never faulted for his agility and athleticism...
...last year's numbers were too much for Murphy to ignore. Linden threw eight interceptions and only three touchdowns while leading Harvard to a disappointing 4-6 (3-4 Ivy) finish. Wilford played well in spring ball, and finally displayed some of the focus and mental toughness that had set him apart from Linden all those years...
...Murphy encouraged Wilford to challenge Linden, telling him privately that he had the tools to take the starting spot. And Linden was well aware that Brad was breathing down his neck...
...Neither quarterback says they were particularly surprised when Murphy called them into his office after the team's scrimmage against Southern Connecticut in late August. He broke the news to both quarterbacks at the same time. Linden took the news professionally, but he was clearly shaken...