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Though both field goals in this game came while Harvard enjoyed a large lead, Wright must have felt the pressure that had been building throughout the season as Harvard kickers proved unable to come through...
Harvard's defensive strategy left an imprint on the game before Columbia quarterback Jeff McCall even stepped on the field. Instead of booting the ensuing kickoff in conventional fashion, freshman placekicker Robbie Wright sent a line drive into the middle of Columbia's kick return formation...
Breaking from this philosophy, Murphy sent Wright onto the field in the second quarter for a 32-yard attempt. It was close, but Wright made his first collegiate field goal, and the offensive line erupted in jubilation...
...Wright later connected on a 27-yarder and restored Murphy's faith in the kicking game...
...said all along that Robbie Wright has a lot of ability," Murphy said. "Factor in that I think he's the only placekicker in the league that has made every extra point, he's going to be a fine player. If we need to win the game with a field goal, whether it's at Pennsylvania or at Yale...