Word: veach
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...contend for the Ivy League crown, they can always be counted upon to hang tough with the Crimson for all four quarters. This year was no exception, especially with offensive mainstay junior quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick still out with a broken hand. A 49-yard run from Princeton tailback Jon Veach with 8:53 left in the first quarter put the Tigers up a quick 7-0 and made it clear that Princeton was not about to be a pushover. It marked the first time this season that Harvard had not scored first...
...Veach, who until this week had been splitting time with the Tigers’ other back Branden Benson, had a career day, shredding the usually impenetrable Crimson defensive line for 205 yards on 34 carries...
...with a vital fourth quarter stand with the score knotted at 37 and 2:25 left to go in the game. Princeton had intercepted Schires—the first pick of his career—and recovered the ball on its own 49-yard line. A short rush by Veach and an 18-yard break by quarterback Matt Verbit had the Tigers pawing at Harvard’s 30-yard line. Veach carried for another four yards and it seemed as though Princeton would pummel its way on through the defensive line and the Crimson’s hopes...
...beleaguered defense was not about to let that happen. Veach was smothered for no gain on his next attempt by captain linebacker Dante Balestracci and junior linebacker Bobby Everett. On the next play, facing third-and-six, Verbit’s pass bounced off the stomach of senior defensive end Brian Garcia and the Tigers were forced to turn to their less-than-reliable kicking game...
...George W. Bush [PERSON OF THE YEAR, Dec. 25-Jan. 1]. The media tended to be biased toward Bush during the whole campaign and its aftermath, but through it all, Bush showed how much grace, class and strength he possesses. I agree that he deserves such an honor. AMY VEACH White Lake, Mich...