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After easily streaking up the field for their third touchdown of the day, Harvard appeared to be in the midst of a blowout. The next drive, however, began what turned out to be an entirely new game. In just 4:56, the Fordham Rams broke through the unsteady Harvard defense for a quick seven points. Then after a brief Harvard possession, the Rams regained control and drove down the field to the Harvard two yard line. Stopped only by the halftime whistle, the Rams were definitely on a mission...
Compounding their usual turnover problems, the Ram's special teams seemed to be asleep at the wheel against the Big Green. Fordham botched a punt snap, which led to Dartmouth's first touchdown and a 6-0 first-quarter lead. The Big Green also blocked two Ram punts...
...most impressive run of the day was the infrequently used option pitch that Harvard called for on the first-half touchdown drive. Quarterback Vin Ferrara, who executes the option maybe three times per game and rarely pitches the ball, rolled right towards the Harvard sideline and then pitched outside to Hu just before getting nailed. Hu took off for a 34-yard gain, which is now the longest run of his career...
Indeed, the defense provided the impetus for Harvard's go-ahead touchdown. Safety Dave Pazden's interception and 25-yard return finally gave the Harvard offense good field position. Five plays later, senior Kweli Thompson's one-yard touchdown plunge gave Harvard a 24-21 edge...
...course, no one denies that Saturday's loss was a disheartening one. A lively student section, a spirited band and the usual flock of tailgating alumni entered the Stadium full of hope for the new year, only to exit crestfallen after Columbia's last minute touchdown. An afternoon that began warm and sunny ended chilly and overcast...