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PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Harvard coach Tim Murphy was reluctant to refer to Matt Schindel as “special” prior to week one, and cautiously optimistic after his freshman place kicker’s debut. But after the special teams debacles that characterized the Crimson’s 2003 campaign, Murphy has finally found a reason not to attempt a two-point conversion after every score...
...Schindel was perfect for the second straight weekend, converting three extra points and field goals of 22 and 34 yards. And with improved field conditions at his disposal, Schindel ditched the squibs he used so effectively against Holy Cross in favor of long kicks inside the five-yard line...
Coming into the game, Murphy had praised Schindel as the man who would finally stabilize the Crimson’s kicking game, which for the past several years had been unreliable at best. But it was unclear how the newcomer would handle the pressure of a game situation, not to mention the challenge of a slippery ball and swirling winds...
...counted upon to make that seventh point or boot that 30-yard field goal adds a level of confidence for future contests. For a team used to going for it on every fourth down rather than risk yet another botched field-goal attempt, being able to rely on Schindel reinforces an already powerful Harvard offense...
Even the kicking game, which in recent years has been a nightmare for Harvard, showed some promise. Freshman kicker Matt Schindel made field goals of 31 and 37 yards and appeared unhampered by the wet conditions...