Sam Danello
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Resignation Letter of the Brain Trust: Parting Shot
"Watching sports taught me to cherish greatness, but working for the Sports Board taught me what greatness really means."
BRIEF: Wrestling Splits Pair of Matches on Road Trip
The Harvard wrestling team faltered in its first EIWA test, as Bucknell picked up a 21-10 decision over the visiting squad. However, the Crimson redeemed itself in a blowout victory over Franklin & Marshall.
Skiing Contends with Icy Course at Colby Carnival
Junior nordic skier Nina Armstrong snagged ninth place out of 90 competitors in the women's 5K, and Harvard placed eighth overall in a field of 13 teams in Waterville, Maine.
A Sports Fandom in the Shadows
Cambridge has coffee shops and banks. Lexington has college bars and fraternities. In this city of 300,000 people, Kentucky basketball transcends the walls of Rupp Arena into the school and the local shops. To find fans of Harvard athletics, on must search a little harder.
El Jefe’s Plans Fundraiser for Injured Football Freshman
On Tuesday, the Harvard Square shop will donate all revenue to the Benson M. Abercrombie '21 Fund, which supports student-athletes who suffer major injuries.
After Season of Struggle, Football Highlights its Best
he Crimson didn’t have a historic performer this season, although Booker and Shelton-Mosley provided highlights. The seven All-Ivy awards marked the lowest Harvard total since 1998, when the Crimson finished below .500 for the last time.
Miller Named 145th Football Captain
The selection marks the 14th-straight time that a defensive player will lead the Crimson. Miller joins Norman Hayes ‘15 and Sean Ahern ‘17 as recent secondary members to serve as captain.
Yale Smothers Football, 24-3, for First Outright Title in 37 Years
The Bulldogs held the Crimson to 26 rushing yards and scored touchdowns on all three red-zone trips. That performance gave Yale an unshared crown for the first time in 37 years.
True Believers Mourn the Impending End of Watson Era
Besides sending off Penn legend Justin Watson, Ivy League fans can look forward to three games with title implications, including Harvard-Yale.
Football Players Work to 'Conquer Adversity'
"The more we have in life, the less opportunity we necessarily get to build up that resilience," head coach Tim Murphy said. "When you don't have a lot, you have to find a way."
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Aiken to Play
Sophomore guard Bryce Aiken steps up on defense against Kentucky earlier this season. The sophomore had offers from top tier programs including Miami, Seton Hall, and Auburn.
Posted Up
Sophomore forward Chris Lewis goes to work in the post in previous action against Kentucky.
Hardwood Heroes
Emerging every timeout, the polished Kentucky cheer squad kept Rupp Arena’s nearly 23,000 attendants loud during the Harvard match.
Make the Pass
Sophomore guard Bryce Aiken looks to make a pass to a teammate during Harvard’s loss against Kentucky last Saturday.
My Back is Aiken
Sophomore guard Bryce Aiken squares up against Kentucky counterpart Quade Green in Saturday's contest against the No. 7 Wildcats. Aiken and the Crimson had Green on lock this weekend, as the Philadelphia native mustered just one basket in his lowest-scoring performance all season.
Coming Full Circle
Harvard huddles during a stoppage in play against Kentucky.
Toast of the Town
Sophomore forward Seth Towns paced Harvard in the Crimson's 79-70 loss to Kentucky on Saturday afternoon. The Columbus, Ohio native finished the contest with 25 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Play with Blocks
The Kentucky defense rises for one of its nine blocks on the day.
Welsh Invasion
As sophomore center Henry Welsh rushes in, the Kentucky defense prepares to grab a rebound.
Stars and Stripes
The referee holds the ball at one end of a packed Rupp Arena.