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Defensively, Holy Cross is strong. Led by linebacker Rob McGovern (65 tackles) and cornerback Dave Murphy, the Crusaders have guarded their goal line well, allowing an average of less than 10 points per game in their last 22 Division I-AA contests...
Offensive Line: Last week, UMass proved challenging for the anonymous bunch in front of Yohe. Still, Harvard has a fine unit, led by tackle Maurice Frilot, whom Crusader Coach Mark Duffner called one of the best at his position. Duffner also cited Shawn Sensky, Tony Consigli and John Bartholomew--in other words, Duffner's concerned about Harvard's entire line...
Defensive Line: Harvard got mowed down convincingly by UMass last week. But don't expect Captain and defensive end Don Peterson to let this unit rest today. Along with defensive tackle Jim Bell, Peterson provides the heat opposing quarterbacks would rather avoid. If Peterson and friends can get to Wiley often, Harvard will win the game...
Linebackers: This duo is forced to make most of the Crimson's tackles, not a good sign. The linebackers are a second line of defense against the run, and Greg Ubert (12 tackles against UMass) and Brian Burns (10 tackles) proved capable of bringing down the Minutemen's big running backs. Ubert had trouble covering some of the UMass backs on pass plays, however...
Offensive Line: Tom Hanks would feel right at home on this unit. How big are these fellows? All-Colonial conference players Mark Stoy (right tackle) and Dennis Golden (right guard) are both over 250 pounds. Do you suppose that when the Crusaders run, they might favor the right side? Look out, a couple of tanks ahead...