Word: third-and-eight
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Fitzpatrick scored his first rushing touchdown to make it 21-7, Harvard, in the middle of the second. On the next drive, he found freshman wide receiver Corey Mazza wide open in the back of the end zone on a third-and-eight, running the score to 28-7 three seconds before the half...
With three timeouts remaining, Dartmouth decided against an onside kick, opting to give the Lions the ball back. On third-and-eight, needing a first down to clinch the victory, Lion wide receiver Doug Peck picked up the critical yardage and the new set of downs on a pass from McCall, allowing Columbia to run out the clock...
Three plays later, Menick carried for three yards behind left guard, which should have given Harvard a third-and-eight at the Mountain Hawks' 11-yard line. But Menick took issue with strong safety Sam Brinley's aggressive tackle and popped up off the turf to deliver a shove to Brinley's face...
Even so, in a third-and-eight, there isn't a trio of receivers I'd rather have...
Harvard: The Crimson is loaded with players who can catch the ball. Seniors Jared Chupaila and Colby Skelton can catch anything, and both always seem to be open on third-and-eight. Skelton holds the school record for most career receptions and receiving yards, and Chupaila is fourth in career receptions...