"They just pass enough to keep the defense honest," commented Restic earlier this week. "They don't really have the receivers to present a serious passing threat."

Best of this weak band of receivers is Yale captain Rich Maher, who has caught 17 passes for 282 yards.

Eli Defense

The Eli defense began the season with a lot of holes to fill, due to the graduation of All-Ivies Rich Lolotai, Jim Gallagher, and Tom Neville.

Added to defensive co-ordinator Bill Narduzzi's problems has been a wealth of injuries.

Narduzzi has responded with weekly overhauls of his defensive line and linebackers. Lately, the Eli front wall has been led by Rick Fehling at middle guard and Bob Leyen at tackle.

Narduzzi has apparently found effective combination, as the Elis have allowed only 20 points in the last two games, with an outstanding performance against potent Princeton.

"Yale is so big and strong up on that front line. They don't give you much up the middle. Very impressive," Restic said.

A Few Tricks

But, as usual, Restic has a few tricks up his sleeve to attempt a picking apart of the opposing defense.

"Our offense will be a lot different this week. I can't elaborate on it now, but I'll guarantee you this: You've never seen it before," Restic said slyly yesterday.

The Crimson's ability to put some points on the board will not hinge on Restic's new sets, however. Most likely, quarterback Eric Crone's passing--and the protection he gets from the Crimson line--will probably tell the story for Harvard this afternoon.

Halfbacks Ted DeMars and Richie Gatto are both capable of great days, but the Yale line has been improving with every game and will be very grudging up the middle.

If the Crimson is forced to go to the air, it can only hope that Crone's passing, which didn't exactly riddle the Brown secondary--he threw three interceptions--last week, will improve.

Restic can always fall back on quarterback Rod Foster or even Frank Guerra, who hasn't played all year except for a couple of halfback-option pass plays.

"Besides the seniors, there's no one on the team I want to see get in there more than Frank Guerra," Restic said.