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Harvard gets excellent blocking for its rushing plays. Grana is indispensable, and linemen like Tom Stephenson and Jeff Pochop hit their men with singular aggressiveness. Bassett, too is a fine blocker. But a long march which relies almost exclusively on fairly short-gaining runs can too easily be stopped: by a penalty, a fumble, a missed block...
There are fewer things wrong with the defense. It has allowed 17 points in four games, and no opponent has managed anything approaching a sustained drive. Brad Stephens is extraordinary as a linebacker and signal caller. Jeff Pochop is big and mean, but with Neal Curtin hurt the other tackle spot is dangerously thin. Various other linemen have also been outstanding for the defense: Stephenson, before he was hurt, and Boyda at ends; Capt. Bill Southmayd and Bob Barrett, a tremendous sophomore prospect, at guards...
...runs accounted for five yards, and Wood faded to pass. Jeff Pochop put on a strong rush, and Barrett deflected the pass. On fourth down Wood again looked for a receiver, but had his vision impaired by Pochop's massive frame. His screen pass to Milne was several feet short, and Cornell was through.LEFT: WALLY GRANT (12) SWEEPS BY THE CORNELL DEFENSE, AIDED BY A BLOCK FROM BILL GRANA(34). RIGHT: TOM BILODEAU (18) LIES ON THE GOAL LINE...
...danger point in the line, as it has been for the past two years, is tackle. Jeff Pochop on the left side is more than adequate, but Joe Jurek, who will start at right tackle, is yet to be tested under full fire...
With all the talk about a pickle at tackle many observors expected to see gaping holes develop. In fact, the tackles, led by Jeff Pochop and Joe Jurek, actually looked quite good. They held on defense and gave fullbacks Bill Grana and Stan Yastrzemski plenty of running room...