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While Fitzpatrick and the offense racked up 389 total yards, the Harvard defense shut down Columbia, allowing only 104 yards through the first three quarters. The Lions found themselves unable to convert in big-play situations, going 0-13 and 1-4 on third-down and fourth-down conversions, respectively...
...goal early in the year of being a great third-down team,” Murphy said. “Quite frankly, that was our Achilles’ heel a year ago. It was our one big emphasis in the offseason as a coaching staff...
Even more damaging, the Lions converted exactly zero third-down plays—in 13 dismal attempts...
...League scores last year thought it a misprint at first, but a quick look at the stat sheet made the unbelievable seem unavoidable. Eighty-eight yards in the air for the Crimson. Two interceptions in the game’s final two minutes. A horrendous two-for-16 on third-down conversions...
Those failed third-down plays not only returned the ball to the Crimson offense, but frequently earned enviable field position due to standout special teams play...