The pass rush by the front line was also the best of the year, as the Columbia quarterback was sacked four times during the day, and was constantly under pressure whenever he went back to pass. End Hardy Widemann and tackle Rob Shaw were particularly ferocious in their pass rush.

Sophomore lineback Tom Joyce, getting his first crack as a starter, gave a strong performance. Cornerback Emper, another sophomore, was also starting his first game in place of regular Mike Page, who was taking his Dental Boards. Emper had an excellent game, intercepting two passes and playing aggressive ball throughout the contest. Emper just might have won his way into the regular starting berth off his performance.

The Crimson running attack finally jelled for the first time this season, churning out 254 yards. Winn had another good day, gaining 35 yards in eight carries, and Alky Tsitsos had one of his better days in a Harvard uniform, rushing for 64 yards in 16 carries. Second stringers Dart and Taylor amassed 58 and 54 yards respectively, including a 32-yard jaunt by Taylor.

Because of the success of the ground game, quarterback Holt resorted to the air only 15 times, less than any game this season, hitting on seven for 112 yards.

McInally hauled in four of those passes for 77 yards, to establish another Harvard record, this time for career yardage gained.

All in all, it was a solid team effort, and an even awesome display of football at times. But whether Harvard was that good or Columbia that bad wasn't at all clear. The battle with Cornell at the Stadium next Saturday should tell just how far the Crimson will go this year.