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...frustrating win, with 16 penalties setting back the Crimson a total of 118 yds., and a missing-in-action pass rush allowing Columbia's drop-back passer, sophomore John Witkowski, plenty of time to hum aerials to either flat...
Five of those carries came in the game's opening moments, when Witkowski marched the Lions from their own 14 to the Harvard one by completing seven of nine passes, the longest for 17 yards...
With a second and goal on the Harvard 13 (following a five-yard Columbia penalty), Witkowski hit James Rowell over the middle, and only a fine effort by adjustor Louis Varsames dumped Rowell...
...team coach Bob Naso admits "can't help but be better" than last season's 1-9 edition. Perhaps Naso's optimism is founded on the loss of 25 lettermen, including a big chunk of the Ivies' worst defense. Perhaps Naso expects miracles from sophomores like quarterback John Witkowski and running back Jim McHale. Perhaps Naso is just talking like a football coach and really doesn't expect his team to be better...
Columbia certainly should have the horses to improve on last year's record. Most of the offense returned with junior Peter Rappa and sophomore John Witkowski penciled into the quarterback slot. Equally impressive, the two may split the duties all season...