Football
LIVE BLOG: Football vs. Holy Cross
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Harvard vs. Holy Cross: The Details
For the fourth consecutive season, Harvard is starting its football season under the lights with a night game, this year against Holy Cross. Whether you're interested in football or don't care much for the sport, here's the information you need to know.
Sound Off: Murphy Talks Night Game
The start of the football season is just hours ahead of us, but before we delve into a whirlwind 10-game season, The Back Page took some time to check in with Harvard coach Tim Murphy to talk about the Crimson’s upcoming opponent—Holy Cross—the benefit of night games, and the looming concern about ongoing concussions.
Are You Ready for Some Football?
Harvard Stadium is well known for its likeness to the Roman Coliseum. But Harvard Stadium filled with thousands of cheering fans? And with two football teams battling it out under the stars and the bright lights? It’s not only war. It’s something magical.
Under the Lights
Tonight's opener marks the fourth straight year that Harvard football begins its home season under the lights. The Crimson will take on Holy Cross at 7 p.m.
Line ’em up
After a disappointing second-place finish in 2009, Harvard is determined to reclaim its position atop the Ivy League. But before the Crimson can begin its quest for the Ancient Eight crown, the squad is focusing on getting off on the right foot against its first non-conference opponent.
The Road to Redemption
After coming up short last year, the Harvard football team is ready to return to the top of the Ivy League.
Reinforcements Fill Trenches
The offensive line that has generated so many question marks may leave a few defenses questioning themselves.
Backfield Brotherhood
The tandem of senior Gino Gordon and sophomore Treavor Scales tore up the Ivy League last season, spearheading the conference’s best rushing offense.
Zych Prepares for Captain’s Role
As Collin Zych knows, sometimes something as inconspicuous as a simple letter can change one’s life.
Defense: The Next Generation
At its most fundamental level, the job of any defense is relatively simple: give the ball back to its offensive counterpart.
