Word: palazzi
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...When Palazzi goes to the air, he usually looks to fellow seniors Chip Mitchell (10 catches, 162 yards) and Mike Tobin (8 catches, 120 yards). The young Crimson secondary, untested last week against Columbia, should have a busy afternoon...
Secondary: Last year it was a weak spot. This year it is a question mark. Look for Palazzi to give Harvard safety Jim Smith (an interception against Columbia) and company a test. Henry Olson, who also had an interception against Columbia, mans the left cornerback spot. Sophomore Chris Rezendes takes care of the right side...
Quarterback: Senior Dave Palazzi will try to match Yohe pass for pass. And if his performances in UMass's 45-42 victory over Maine on opening day and the Minutemen's 44-17 loss to Ball State last week is any indication, he will do it. In the two games, Palazzi was 29 of 56 for 431 yards and threw four touchdowns. Last year, he threw for 10 touchdowns. Look for Palazzi to test the young Crimson secondary early...
Running Backs Tailback Kevin Smellie has ground out 115 yards in two games, an average of 3.5 yards per carry. He gets help from hefty fullback David Mitchell (6-ft., 210-lbs), who has 111 yards in 24 rushes. Palazzi, too, is a threat to take off when his receivers are covered. Like Yohe, Palazzi is mobile. He has 71 yards on 21 rushes and has scored once...
Receivers: Split end Chip Mitchell leads the Minutemen's pass-catching corps. In two games, he has 10 catches for 162 and two touchdowns. Flanker Mike Tobin is Palazzi's other main target. He has eight catches for 120 yards. Mitchell, the big fullback, is also a pass catching threat. He has five catches for 27 yards...