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...Their defensive line is small, but we knew going in that they were the quickest, most athletic, and at times the most productive defensive unit we'd see," Murphy said. "We felt they were outstanding, and we had no qualms saying these guys do a great job defensively in terms of scheme and getting off blocks...
...Raiders featured three players who weighed 240 pounds or less and one at 259. Their most effective interior lineman, Alex Houston, weighs only 240. They were going up against a Harvard line that averages 284 pounds, but the size factor hindered Harvard as much as it helped...
Things got better in the second half, although not as much as a week ago, when the Crimson line wore down Holy Cross and helped senior running back Chris Menick gain 112 yards. Against Colgate, the unit did not tighten up until the middle of the fourth quarter. Harvard averaged only 2.8 yards per carry for the game, rushing 17 times for 91 yards in the second half...
Although he threw two costly interceptions, Wilford managed to keep things together in a tough situation. The fact that the line was charged with only two sacks is a testament to his ability to get rid of the ball quickly when in trouble...
...started in the first quarter with the Raiders on the Crimson's 32-yard line and opting to go for it on fourth-and-5. Vena completed a pass over the middle to Dave Beitler, just short of the first down marker--and that's where the ball stayed. A hard tackle by senior linebackers Jeff Svicarovich and Aron Natale prevented Beitler from falling over...