His roommate and favorite receiver. Bill Craven, has earned a starting spot at flanker after catching six passes for 83 yards against Columbia and split end Bruce Freeman returns to the lineup today after missing the trip to New York.
Foster will go to the air more frequently today since the running game stalled against Columbia.
Cornell's victory last year was the first since 1962 and sent Harvard into a tailspin that ended in a tie for fifth in the Ivy League. The Crimson won only one more game after that defeat.
The recent loss to Columbia did little for Harvard's spirit, especially in light of upcoming games with powerful Dartmouth and Yale, and an away date in Princeton.
Indeed, pessimism may be the Crimson's greatest obstacle today. If the team can erase the doubts founded last week against Columbia, they could surprise everyone-including Marinaro.