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...knew going in that they were the quickest, most athletic, and maybe most productive defensive unit we've played," Murphy said. "We really struggled in the first half offensively against the blitz...
...returned only junior left tackle Mike Clare from last year's starting five. Harvard Coach Tim Murphy said from the beginning that although his team had the athletic ability to be a good line, it would take time, aggressiveness, and game experience before the unit could be considered a strength...
...Their defensive line is small, but we knew going in that they were the quickest, most athletic, and at times the most productive defensive unit we'd see," Murphy said. "We felt they were outstanding, and we had no qualms saying these guys do a great job defensively in terms of scheme and getting off blocks...
Things got better in the second half, although not as much as a week ago, when the Crimson line wore down Holy Cross and helped senior running back Chris Menick gain 112 yards. Against Colgate, the unit did not tighten up until the middle of the fourth quarter. Harvard averaged only 2.8 yards per carry for the game, rushing 17 times for 91 yards in the second half...
...unit had to do was dig deep one more time and the game would enter sudden death, but a potential interception sailed through Svicarovich's hands and Vena proved why he is considered a leading candidate for the Walter Payton Award, Division I-AA's equivalent of the Heisman Trophy...