The defense has five holdovers, but the linebacking situation is shaky. The front wall should be excellent, with end Bill Taylor and tackles Rick Zins and Phil Bartlett.

Brown's major problem will be depth. If injuries occur, the Bruins are ruined. Many have already picked Brown to take the Ivy championship, however, so maybe there is something to all the commotion in Providence.

6. CORNELL. The Big Red has an excellent ground attack led by halfback Dan Malone and tailback Don Fanelli. The offense line is uncertain, with only one starter returning. The big problem is finding a replacement at quarterback for Mark Allen, the Ivies' leading passer.

The defense looks weak. Only four starters are back, and there are big gaps created by the loss of All-East middle linebacker Bob Lally and All-East middle guard Mike Phillips.

If Cornell find a quarterback the Big Red will be tough, but not really first-place calibre.

7. PRINCETON. The Tigers have All-Ivy halfback Walt Snickenberger, and that's about it.

8. COLUMBIA. The less said the better.

Each of the top five teams has an explosive offense, but defense is the name of the game in football, and Dartmouth has the best of the bunch. With a strong offense, the Big Green should give Jake Crouthamel his third straight Ivy title.