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...quarterback, Jimmy Stoeckel and Milt Holt have looked impressive. In last Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage Holt completed seven of nine passes and Stoeckel six of seven. "I don't know whether that means our defense is weak or what," Restic said. "But you can't complain about that kind of execution...
Holt is a talented passer whose only deficiency has been inconsistency. Holt's strong arm makes him a better long passer than Stoeckel, and he is not afraid to put the football in the air. Last year Holt completed 13 of 26 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown in late game appearances. The Hawaiian native is a good runner with power and speed, but will probably play second fiddle to Stoeckel this year...
...Stoeckel wins the quarterback derby, Harvard's offense may undergo a transformation in character. Restic is already talking about going more to ball control and less to the kind of harum-scarum attack that he used with Crone at quarterback. Without a breakaway runner or a long passer, the entire offensive picture could become several degrees more conservative. With Stoeckel at the helm, Harvard fans are likely to see more controlled drives and low-scoring games. The QUARTERBACKING looks VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT...
...Stoeckel has handled the Crimson punting assignment since his sophomore year. Last year, he averaged 38.2 yards per kick and made the Coaches' All-Ivy team as a punter. Stoeckel doesn't often unleash the 65-yarder, but he gets good height on the ball, has excellent control of where it is going, and is reliable...
...McInally was pressed into action last year when Stoeckel was injured and is potentially a powerful punter, but his punting suffers from the same problem as his placekicking--he lacks consistency. He is good backup, though, and can, on occasion, provide excellent kicking. Prospects for PUNTING: GOOD TO EXCELLENT...