Word: multiflex
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...Stull sees the contest as a battle between Harvard Coach Joe Restic's Multiflex offense--"Restic is a great offensive mind...he gives everybody fits"--and his own defense, in which he shows more a great deal of pride...
...Crimson offense, particularly quarterback Brian White, who struggled against the Lions, will have to be at its sharpest against the fearsome Minutemen defense. Look for Restic to try to use his quickness (fullback Robert Santiago and halfback Rufus Jones) and his guile (complicated Multiflex plays and formations), rather than the strength of his fledgling offensive line to try to get by UMass...
Quarterback Brian White pilots Air Crimson, and although he might experience some turbulence from the Columbia pass rush, he's a good scrambler and an even better playmaker in the complex Multiflex offense. Further, White's passing--which was statistically impressive but somewhat erratic last year--improved in the off-season, and the senior signalcaller has looked sharp in preseason scrimmages...
HARVARDEDGE COLUMBIA QUARTERBACK: Brian White is first Crimson quarterback in years to return with season's experience under belt. Can run and pass. Knows Multiflex. QUARTERBACK: Senior Henry Santos returns for the Lions, but he doesn't bring much with him. Was very inconsistent a year ago. Strong arm. RUNNING BACKS: Robert Santiago might be the best in the league. George Sorbara, Chris Ridout and Rufus Jones all have speed and experience. Squad's best area. RUNNING BACKS: Fullback John Chirico is the top returning rusher. Al Gonzalez, a backup a year ago, will probably start at halfback. Not much...
Best-known formations include the quarter-back-in-motion set where the snap goes to the fillback, and the crowd-pleasing no-back alignment, Correctly executed, the Multiflex leaves its victims guessing even as they retreat down the field...