In the crazy world of Ivy League football. Brown has one huge advantage.

No one knows what to expect from the Bruins.

That's because after it have a new look this year under the guidance of first-year Coach John Rosenberg a joiner Harvard defensive stand out.

It's unclear just what it will all look like and what it will all add up to, but it Rosenberg's track record is any indication, it could mean an improved program in Providence.

An assistant in Penn State for nine years. Rosenberg joined the United States Football League's Philadelphia team in 1983 as the defensive backfield coach, and was a major reason the Stars reached the USFI Championship game last July.

En route to Penn State's national championship in 1982, and the Stars' runner up position in 1983, Rosenberg helped coach 27 wins in a two-year span, which may stand as a modern day football coaching record.

It's doubtful whether the 1967 Harvard graduate could keep reeling oft wins at such at a clip anywhere, but it'll be next to impossible in Providence.

Certainly the Bruins will improve, but Brown figures to come out near the bottom yet again, if only because most everyone else should improve too.

A former Crimson linebacker and defensive backs coach, not to mention an outstanding Harvard defensive back, Rosenberg should feel at home with a pretty solid defense.

The Bruins led the Ivy League in rushing defense a year ago, and with most of that defensive line back in town, they could do it again.

The defensive backfield is also strong, with 1983 starters Mark Kachmer, Greg Hausler and Pete Gundermann all back.

If there's a problem on defense, it's with the Bruin linebacking, where Brown lost four players to graduation.

But it's the offense that needs work.

Granted, the Bruins led the Ivy League in rushing and total offense last year and return three of their too four rushers (Steve Hoffernan is the man to watch here) and also return seven of their top eight receivers (keep an eye on Brad McCaulley), but you can't go very far without a quarterback and you certainly can't get even that far without an offensive line.

Who will replace record-setting Bruin quarterback Joe Potter is anybody's guess. Steve Kettelberger, Greg Soriano, Paul Hrisko and Eric Rosso are all in the hunt.

And from the offensive line, two All-Ivy selections are gone, leaving a huge hole on the Bruin chalkboard and some big spots to fill.

In the kicking game, junior Chris Ingerslev returns to handle the placekicking, and three of his classmates fight it out for the punting spot.

THE CUBE PREDICTS: Sixth