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...college football’s most storied rivalries, at Harvard Stadium tomorrow because: a. Its running back and quarterback, Clifton Dawson and Liam O’Hagan, are a more talented and experienced version of Yale’s own rusher-passer duo—Mike McLeod and Matt Polhemus. b. Its defense, ranked first in the nation in fewest rushing yards allowed and sacks per game, is far superior.c. It is playing at home, where it is unbeaten in 2006, outscoring its opponents 112-51. d. It has not lost to the Bulldogs since 2000, a streak unprecedented...
...Seven months ago I wrote a story on the four Yale quarterbacks vying to replace Mroz. Though pedestrian statistics this fall might have inspired second-guessers, I endorsed Matt Polhemus ’08 because “on an offense that is by all accounts predictable, a play-making quarterback is Yale’s only hope of diversifying its offensive menu. Polhemus’s speed would pose the only X-factor in what could otherwise be a steady diet of hooks, counters and posts...
...half-decade long Bulldog drought against Harvard and bring the league title back to New Haven for the first time since 1999. But if senior tackle Mike Berg has anything to say about it, the celebration won’t take place this year. He and sophomore tackle Matt Curtis patrol the middle, while sophomore end Brenton Bryant and junior end Brad Bagdis take care of the outside. Fittingly for The Game, it will be the toughest task faced by either team all season...
...Defensive back Larry is second in tackles with 67.But the Bulldogs are giving up over 376 total offensive yards a game, over 20 more than the offense produces.The less well-established Yale offense has some new faces since the last time the teams met.Leading the attack is junior quarterback Matt Polhemus, who’s responsible for 1,312 passing yards and five touchdowns on the season.He frequently opts to go to senior wide receiver Chandler Henley, who has a team-best 37 catches for 511 yards and two touchdowns.No matter how the teams look on paper, experienced observers...
...knowing we had to shut them down,” Zizzo said. “That was definitely our first goal.”The Crimson’s best chance of the first half came when sophomore midfielder John Stamatis poked a ball through to junior midfielder Matt Hoff on the right side. Hoff sent a high cross to Altchek just outside the 18-yard box, and Altchek’s subsequent header landed at Akpan’s feet.But the Bruins’ lightning fast defense reacted immediately, shifting two defenders to cover Akpan and deflecting his shot...