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...difference began at quarterback, where Brian Buckley, the heir apparent and ace-in-the-hole for so long, finally got his chance to start. The Marblehead native turned in a strong, if not error-free, performance, completing 11 of 20 passes for 137 yds. and two touchdowns...
...fact, the carelessness that mangled that opportunity reflected a certain disorganization that might have proved costly against a more formidable opponent. The Crimson collected ten penalties for 100 yds., including two delays of game, three illegal procedures and three facemasks. "We just can't overcome 100 yards in penalties again," Restic said...
Despite these understable opening-day mistakes, Buckley and the offense showed an impressive resilience, an ability to bounce back after mistakes and capitalize on good fortune. The opening drive, which resulted in the Cody field goal, continued for 17 plays and five first downs despite a gruesome 30 yds. in penalties. And on the next Harvard possession after Buckley threw a terrible interception to Columbia's Tom Nevitt, he led his mates 78 yds. in 11 plays for a 12-0 Harvard lead late in the second quarter...
Well aware that a dozen Ku Klux Klan members were watching in silent, white-sheeted protest some 20 yds. away, Carter drew rebel applause with a deft putdown. "These people in white sheets do not understand our region and what it's been through," he said. "They do not understand that the South and all of America must move forward." Noting that the Klan had burned a cross in the town the night before, Carter said softly: "The One who was crucified taught us to have faith, to hope, not to hate, but to love one another...
...ground to prevent tunneling. It is topped with specially sharpened mesh so fine that a fingerhold is impossible. It is hung with powerful fragmentation mines at head, chest and knee level that can be triggered automatically by trip wires or detonated from nearby guard towers. For 547 yds. back into East Germany, all vegetation has been cleared, and the ground is raked regularly so telltale footprints will show. Farther back runs a deep trench that prevents vehicles from reaching the fence. Nearly a mile inside the border is a second fence, equipped with detection devices and automatically triggered shotguns...