Word: clutching
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Harvard got its next chance after Brown went three-and-out. A short punt and a Brown penalty gave the Crimson the ball at midfield. The Crimson then managed to convert twice in a row on third down, as freshman flanker Kyle Cremarosa made a clutch catch in the middle for 18 yards and Patterson got open on a slant for 11 yards...
...unwashed, he will presumably shake tens of thousands of germy hands. The most graceful substitute--the Hindu namaste (slight bow, hands clasped near the heart as in prayer)--would not play well in American politics. One alternative might be to shake your own hand, brandishing the two-handed clutch in front of your face like a champ while looking the voter in the eye. No. Too much self-congratulation. A politician mustn't advertise his narcissism...
Wilford led Harvard on the most efficient and deadly drive of the season. He set the tone for the game by completing his first two passes to sophomore receiver Andy Fried and urging the coaches to attempt a clutch fourth down in Dartmouth territory...
...actually functioning gridiron gruelers, a sure bet is the Redskins over the Bears - even giving eight and a half points. The Bears have the misfortune of getting in the Skins' way when Washington feels they have something to prove. Brad Johnson has always been able to channel adversity into clutch performances, so look for punchless Chi-town to get mauled...
...loss to Colgate, gave up 14 points in the final three minutes of a 24-23 loss at Cornell, and was outscored 27-3 in the second half of a 37-30 win at Fordham. The preceding three weeks must have taught Harvard something as it put together a clutch, game-winning drive to keep itself in the thick of the Ivy race...