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Harvard started nine seniors Saturday--three of its defensive linemen, its three linebackers and three of its defensive backs. They played their hearts out on Senior Day in their last home game, but just when it looked like they would pull out a come-from-behind win, they had their hearts broken...
...rest of the half went scoreless as the Crimson offense continued to struggle. Throughout the first half, Crimson quarterback Brad Wilford was chased by a group of Colgate linemen that was smaller and faster than any that Harvard had seen...
...Wayne Chrebet, a wide receiver, broke his foot while making a cut upfield during an exhibition game. Then Vinny Testaverde, their quarterback, popped his Achilles tendon pushing off to recover a fumble. Last week the Atlanta Falcons star running back, Jamal Anderson, tore a knee ligament trying to outmaneuver linemen. In each case the only contact the players had was with the artificial turf. Both teams had been playoff hopefuls, the Falcons eyeing a return to the Super Bowl. Now it is doubtful these teams can put together a winning season. At least nine other players have faced similar injuries...
Colgate has also been very tough to run on because its defensive scheme places special emphasis on stuffing the rush. The Red Raiders employ a 5-2 defense, using five defensive linemen and two linebackers. They often place eight men in the box, also bringing up their strong safety...
With four of those defensive linemen seniors, Colgate has a very experienced group that knows how to pressure the backfield. Moreover, the team has 15 sacks thus far this season placing a lot of strain on Harvard's inexperienced offensive line...