Word: styling
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Offensively. the Crimson will have to deal with Rutgers' multiple-style defense. If its play against Northeastern's switching defenses is any indication. Harvard-and particularly guards Matt Bozek and Dale Dover-should not be confused...
...Crimson started out well, winning all three of its opening saber bouts. Larry Cetrulo, the number-one saber, jumped out quickly, and, before 45 seconds had elapsed, defeated his first Beaver, 5-4, "It wasn't the best in fencing as far as style is concerned," coach Edo Marion said, "but it certainly was powerful...
...Sophomore Rick Tolbert, fencing behind Cetrulo, dominated his bout with a more reserved style. Taller than his opponent, Tolhert charged forward and intimidated him, getting touches in the process. His Beaver fell, 5-2. Pat Pugliese, the number-three saber, also won an easy 5-2 victory...
Almost from the first, the irritating deficiencies in the Crimson's style, which had hampered it in both the Northeastern and Brown contests, got Harvard into serious trouble. Twice in the first minute of play Eagle forwards poured into the Harvard end, let in by careless backchecking. And twice the Crimson's frustrating inability to clear the puck gave Boston College open shots on goaltender Bruce Durno that were just inches away from goals...
...becoming obvious that Harvard's two-goal lead was almost meaningless in the light of its hang-on style, and another goal, while completely necessary, was going to be difficult to obtain...