Harrison said that articles from The Crimson had been used to dissuade at least three players from attending Harvard and that poor reporting had damaged the team's reputation with alumni.

"Recruiting is an all-important part of building a good team. I don't care personally what is reported but when it hurts the team I definitely do," he said.

The coach reiterated vigorously that he has noticed a lack of knowledge in Crimson reporting and a negative attitude toward the team's play.

Harrison pulled out a sheet of statistics which he said indicated the team's improvement in rebounding, field goals, foul shooting and virtually every major aspect of the game.

"Look at this. We are a much-improved team! Why carry on a vendetta with the team?" he asked incredulously.

Harrison shrugged his shoulders, shook his head and grinned as he concluded the interview.

"Come by any time, any time," he said.

"There's only one guy I won't talk to.