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That proved fortunate, for when Cabrera couldn't bang it over on third down, Columbia coach Bob Naso elected to go for the gimme 18-yard field goal, and when short distance specialist Dick Cory missed it, the Lions came up emptyhanded on their first--and best--drive...
Tomorrow, the Crimson opens the 1981 season against a team riding a 12-game Ivy losing streak, a team coach Bob Naso admits "can't help but be better" than last season's 1-9 edition. Perhaps Naso's optimism is founded on the loss of 25 lettermen, including a big chunk of the Ivies' worst defense. Perhaps Naso expects miracles from sophomores like quarterback John Witkowski and running back Jim McHale. Perhaps Naso is just talking like a football coach and really doesn't expect his team to be better...
...feel the strength of the team will be on defense and with the running backs" Berndt said, while noting that the offensive line must be completely rebuilt. Columbia--which also finished 1980 at 1-9--has a few simple goals for the upcoming season under second-year mentor Bob Naso. "We aim to be an improved football team," Naso said. "Some people around here felt Columbia at times played well even though we lost, I can't be satisfied with that. I was very disappointed with the way we played last year...
Second-team all-Ivy tailback Joe Cabrera leads the backs, while soph Jim McHale--"bona fide 4.5 40," says Naso--will provide quick yardage from the same position. Fullbacks Jim Pritchard and James Powell fill out the backfield...
Even with the tough odds Naso remains confident, even keeps his sense of humor. "I just hope we can make it exciting for people," he said wistfully. "Actually I don't care who we upset so much as long...