Football
FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Mazza Again Poses Matchup Problems
EASTON, Pa.—Maybe—just maybe—opposing coaches should start defending Corey Mazza with a cornerback taller than 5’11. The primary beneficiary of the
RUNNING SMOOTHLY: Dawson, Football Run Past Lafayette
The Harvard football team has found its recipe for success. For the third straight week, the Crimson (3-0, 1-0 Ivy)
Tracy's Two Interceptions Key Big Play Defense
EASTON, Pa.—When opportunity came knocking, the Harvard defense didn’t hesitate to answer. The Crimson didn’t shut down Lafayette’s option-based offense
MCGINN AND TONIC: Captain's Stats Don't Tell Story
EASTON, Pa.—Through three games this season, Ryan Fitzpatrick has completed 38 of his 64 passes for 560 yards and two
Offense Prepares for Lafayette Option
Lafayette head football coach Frank Tavani knows exactly how to diffuse a quarterback controversy. Faced with the reality of the
Not an Option
Perhaps it’s a bit too soon to proclaim the void left by Dante Balestracci ’04 “filled.” Then again, the hole
Around the Ivy League
Week Three of the Ivy League slate is upon us, but before getting to this week’s action, let’s take a
Holding the Line
Unlike the majority of college students, offensive tackle Mike Frey couldn’t wait to get back to campus. Having recovered from
Harvard place kicker Matt Schindel wins Ivy Rookie of the Week award
Harvard freshman place kicker Matt Schindel was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week yesterday. Schindel was honored for his
King James Bible: Kicking in the Ivies, An Inexact Science
At a time when Ivy League football talent is arguably at its highest point in the modern era, one aspect
Schindel Wins Kicker Battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Harvard coach Tim Murphy was reluctant to refer to Matt Schindel as “special” prior to week one, and cautiously
Close Call
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Harvard football team can only be thankful that every game has two halves. Facing a 21-0 deficit barely
THE COMMISH: Crimson Survives Ivy Gut Check
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—It was gut-check time for the Harvard football team. At 1:45 on Saturday afternoon, the Crimson jogged off the
Brown's Offense More Versatile Than Just Hartigan
PROVIDENCE, R. I.—Maybe that Brown offense isn’t quite so one-dimensional after all. With a shrewdly concocted mélange of backfield misdirections
Hart' of a Bear
Brown running back Nick Hartigan may not be one-dimensional, but the system showcasing his talent certainly is—and Harvard’s defense knows
QUICK HITS
Senior wide receiver Brian Edwards is tops in Division I-AA football in punt return average with 43.5 yards per game
Fitzpatrick Revisits Favorite Foe
Tomorrow, everyone’s focus will be on the All-Ivy running back matchup of Harvard’s Clifton Dawson and Brown’s Nick Hartigan. But
Around the Ivy League
With the opening weekend of Ivy football behind us, it’s helpful to take a moment to summarize what we’ve learned
A Full Deck at Fullback
Fullback. Blocking back. Just make the holes for the running back and that’s about it. This has always defined the
AOTW: Williamson Leads Big Play ‘D’
There weren’t many chances for Harvard defenders to turn in big plays against Holy Cross on Saturday. But on the
Take the Kennelly: Dante-less 'D' Rivals 2003
Going into this season’s opener against Holy Cross, there was palpable anticipation of what the 2004 edition of the Harvard
Kicker Doesn't Disappoint
For one game at least, Harvard’s perennial kicking problem found a solution. And his name was Matt Schindel. In the
Dawson Surprises None, Dominates All the Same
One year ago, Clifton Dawson was just “another weapon.” The 17 carries and 76 yards in his Worcester debut were
RAIN DANCE: Behind a Stellar Defense, Football Romps in Season-Opening Win Over Holy Cross
If Mother Nature wasn’t going to slow down the Harvard offense, then the Holy Cross defense didn’t stand a chance.
Holy Trinity
RYAN FITZPATRICK In a year and a half as Harvard’s starting QB, Ryan Fitzpatrick, a master of improv, has carved