Harvard PREgame Thread

carney2 · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 1173

From Paul Reinhard in Sunday morning's blog:

"This is an interesting team. Next Saturday at Harvard, we will get a pretty good idea of [whether] they are not just interesting, but also outstanding."

That's it, folks. I don't think that anyone should argue that this is a critical game for the 2009 season (no League championship or playoff bid on the line, and it isn't Lehigh fer gawdsake), but it is THE "show me" game of 2009. Is this truly a team for the ages at Lafayette as they have at times appeared, or merely another of those pretty good teams that were, in the end, simply mirages that broke our hearts? We need at least a toe to toe effort. A win would be decisive, however.

Back in August this was one of the games that I had penciled into the "unwinnable" category. Not anymore. Harvard is good - and no worse than advertised. The Pards however, are showing signs of greatness. Last night's "we will not be denied" effort against Columbia can be read either way. I am choosing to go with the positive interpretations and against The Curse. I'm thinking that Lafayette finally has what it takes to get this done.

A heads up to those who insist on treating poor ol' carney2 as the stuff you step in while walking your dog: I will be away and incommunicado for most of this week and into next. So the question becomes

If you beat up on carney and he knows not of it, does he feel the pain?

Pard94 · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 762 Location: Weare, NH

Pards Rule · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 179 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Why the f*ck would you disappear right before one of the biggest games the Pards play this year! I'm even thinking of going to Cambridge!

Pard94 · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 762 Location: Weare, NH

So...as I think about the game this weekend, I'm wondering how likely it is we can employ the same tactics we did to beat Yale. I know Yale's O-line was suspect at best, but if we could get that same sort of pressure on the inexperienced Harvard QB I think we will be in business. Such a game plan might also work well to neutralize their RB who I think is pretty good. Anyone know if Harvard has a good o-line? I would imagine they have to to enjoy the success they have had thus far. Of course if we bring the sink against them our d-backs would have to do a hell of a lot better than they did last weekend. God...I'm nervous already.
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2008pards · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 166

A couple of things:

1. Can the administrator change the heading from "Beat Yale" to "Beat Harvard" on the Front of the Forum page?
2. Harvard does run the ball but they seem to mix it up pretty well. They also will challenge our pass defense with a 6'4 TE and 6'0, 6'4 and 6'6 receivers. We'll have our hands full dealing with them. Big receivers always seem to hurt us and these guys look like they can all play.
3. Big time character game this week. Can we finally beat Harvard? If so, it'll get us ready for the PL Championship run.

Go Pards

DaveR · Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 70

Kiltedpard · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 293 Location: Bethlehem, PA

This team made history with the first victory over Yale. Can they do it again and go 4-0 over the ivies?

Go Pards!

carney2 · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 1173

2008pards · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 166

Thank you Mr Administrator!!!!

Go Lafayette! Beat Harvard!!

65Pard

The Vegas line will be interesting....

REVERSE THE CURSE!