Word: quarterback
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...days when Fitzpatrick had to battle for the quarterback job are long past. In Saturday’s whitewashing of Holy Cross, however, Fitzpatrick ended up ceding his place on the field to four other signal callers before...
...used to making big plays on the offensive side of the ball, surprisingly made his presence felt on defense. On fourth and two late in the second quarter, the Crusaders faked a punt. Edwards, who had been deep to receive the kick, bolted up field and into coverage, intercepting quarterback John O’Neil’s heave down the right sideline...
...sync with junior linebacker Matt Thomas and Everett flying all over the field. The linebacker duo combined for nine tackles and put constant pressure on O’Neil, who finished the day with only 70 yards in the air. The tandem twice forced the Crusaders’ quarterback to throw the ball before he wanted, and both times the ball ended up in the hands of Crimson senior safety Ricky Williamson...
Should the Crimson penetrate the backfield, Holy Cross quarterback John O’Neil poses a negligible threat with his legs. He has rushed just 10 times this season for a measly 20 yards, and hesitated to abandon the pocket’s protection in the face of Harvard’s rush in 2003, when he gained eight yards on two carries...
Confesor has since graduated, leaving the task of taming the Harvard defensive backfield to Sean Gruber, who has emerged as the Crusaders’ most reliable receiving option in the wake of his departure. At 6’0, Gruber provides a large target for quarterback John O’Neil, who failed to hit much of anything last season against the Crimson. Struggling mightily in the first half, O’Neil was lifted in favor of his backup, who enjoyed little more success...