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...replacement, sophomore Chuck Nwokocha, battled to shoulder an increased rushing load, finishing with 18 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown...
Sophomore tailback Chuck Nwokocha got a rude introduction to the rigors of carrying virtually a team's entire load out of the tailback position...
However, since junior fullback Damon Jones was lost for the season, Harvard is left without an experienced ball-carrier at the fullback position, and much of the ball-carrying load from that position, has been dumped on Nwokocha at tailback...
...Though airline stocks dropped 20% in the recent stock-market plunge, analysts feel the industry is better equipped than it has been to handle future economic downturns. One reason for its profitability is low oil prices; another is that planes are flying at a record capacity, with load factors of more than 70%. That increased efficiency has helped hold down fares, but it also means more crowded planes. Airline employees--particularly the overburdened gate and ticket agents--seem increasingly unable to cope. "Ten years ago, employees were trained in customer service," says Michael Boyd, president of the Boyd Group...
...defensive line, the most carefully watched part of Harvard's team may be the wide receivers. Junior quarterback Rich Linden had plenty of targets last year, as three wide receivers spread opposing defenses. Two of those threats are gone, however, and junior Terence Patterson will have to shoulder the load of go-to receiver...