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By Megan M. Ross

Harvard-Yale 2017: Seen from the Sidelines

In photos: Even as the score turned in the Bulldogs' favor, school spirit remained strong on the sidelines and in the stands of the Yale Bowl.

By Megan M. Ross and Derek G. Xiao, Crimson Staff Writers

While The Game is first and foremost a longstanding sporting tradition - the oldest College football rivalry in the nation - it is also a major social event for undergraduates and alumni alike. Even as the score turned in the Bulldogs' favor, school spirit remained strong on the sidelines and in the stands of the Yale Bowl.

The Student Section

Ajay V. Singh '21 cheers enthusiastically for Harvard early on during the Game.
Ajay V. Singh '21 cheers enthusiastically for Harvard early on during the Game. | By Megan M. Ross

Sierra C. Nota '19 watches the Game from the undergrad section.
Sierra C. Nota '19 watches the Game from the undergrad section. | By Megan M. Ross
Andrew B. Jing '19 yawns as Luke T. Kramer '19 cheers beside him.
Andrew B. Jing '19 yawns as Luke T. Kramer '19 cheers beside him. | By Megan M. Ross

Adam S. Hirschhorn '20 cheers despite the light rain.
Adam S. Hirschhorn '20 cheers despite the light rain. | By Megan M. Ross
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Leo A. Garcia '21 gives a thumbs-down as he cheers during the later half of the Game.
Leo A. Garcia '21 gives a thumbs-down as he cheers during the later half of the Game. | By Megan M. Ross
Two Harvard fans celebrate in the crowd.
Two Harvard fans celebrate in the crowd. | By Megan M. Ross
Anthony J. W. Kenny '20 and Sebastian A. Schwartz '20 carry Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana on their shoulders through the stands of the Yale Bowl.
Anthony J. W. Kenny '20 and Sebastian A. Schwartz '20 carry Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana on their shoulders through the stands of the Yale Bowl. | By Megan M. Ross

The Band

Nathan P. Wolfe '19 conducts the Harvard University Band during the Game.
Nathan P. Wolfe '19 conducts the Harvard University Band during the Game. | By Megan M. Ross
Yuki A. Koide '17 participated as an alumna in the Band's performances at the Game.
Yuki A. Koide '17 participated as an alumna in the Band's performances at the Game. | By Megan M. Ross

Alex G. Cox '16, an alumnus of the Band, dresses up as a lion for the half-time show.
Alex G. Cox '16, an alumnus of the Band, dresses up as a lion for the half-time show. | By Megan M. Ross
Changseob Lim '19 leads the Harvard University Band as its drill master at the Game.
Changseob Lim '19 leads the Harvard University Band as its drill master at the Game. | By Megan M. Ross
Brandon J. Kim '19 cheers with the Harvard University Band.
Brandon J. Kim '19 cheers with the Harvard University Band. | By Megan M. Ross

On The Field

Amanda N. Flores '20 hypes up the crowd.
Amanda N. Flores '20 hypes up the crowd. | By Megan M. Ross
Handsome Dan, the official mascot of the Yale Bulldogs, enjoys a pat on the head.
Handsome Dan, the official mascot of the Yale Bulldogs, enjoys a pat on the head. | By Derek G. Xiao

Senior Zach R. Schmid '18 warms up on the sidelines.
Senior Zach R. Schmid '18 warms up on the sidelines. | By Megan M. Ross

Yale's cheerleaders run along the sidelines with flags.
Yale's cheerleaders run along the sidelines with flags. | By Derek G. Xiao
Line judge Ray Pittman gives directions during the first minutes of the Game.
Line judge Ray Pittman gives directions during the first minutes of the Game. | By Megan M. Ross
Cheerleader Audrey Green '19 laughs on the sidelines.
Cheerleader Audrey Green '19 laughs on the sidelines. | By Megan M. Ross

Spotted In The Stands

By Megan M. Ross
A fan watches intently from the Harvard Alumni section.
A fan watches intently from the Harvard Alumni section. | By Megan M. Ross

A fan claps for Harvard as the deficit to Yale grows.
A fan claps for Harvard as the deficit to Yale grows. | By Megan M. Ross
Diane and Russ Haehl, parents of Harvard defensive back Tim D. Haehl '18, watch the action from the stands. The Haehls brought a "big head" of their son's face for the Game.
Diane and Russ Haehl, parents of Harvard defensive back Tim D. Haehl '18, watch the action from the stands. The Haehls brought a "big head" of their son's face for the Game. | By Megan M. Ross

The Yalies

Yalies tote anti-Harvard signs from their student section.
Yalies tote anti-Harvard signs from their student section. | By Megan M. Ross
During the third quarter of the Game, residents of Yale's Saybrook College hold their shoes in the air as a warning that they are about to take off their clothes.
During the third quarter of the Game, residents of Yale's Saybrook College hold their shoes in the air as a warning that they are about to take off their clothes. | By Derek G. Xiao

The Saybrook Strip is a tradition for the residents of its namesake College, which sees Saybrugians stripping down to their underwear - or less - during the third quarter of football games.
The Saybrook Strip is a tradition for the residents of its namesake College, which sees Saybrugians stripping down to their underwear - or less - during the third quarter of football games. | By Derek G. Xiao
At the 2016 meeting of the Game, several Saybrugians were escorted from Harvard Stadium after taking the Strip down to full-frontal nudity. This year, the Yalies stopped short of getting into similar trouble.
At the 2016 meeting of the Game, several Saybrugians were escorted from Harvard Stadium after taking the Strip down to full-frontal nudity. This year, the Yalies stopped short of getting into similar trouble. | By Derek G. Xiao
With a few minutes left in the Game, the mood in the Yale student section was a lot more raucous than that on the Harvard side, from which many students had already left.
With a few minutes left in the Game, the mood in the Yale student section was a lot more raucous than that on the Harvard side, from which many students had already left. | By Megan M. Ross
After the final whistle confirmed Yale's first outright Ivy League championship win in almost four decades, Yalies stormed the field in celebration.
After the final whistle confirmed Yale's first outright Ivy League championship win in almost four decades, Yalies stormed the field in celebration. | By Megan M. Ross
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