"Go White," screeched the other half.

The schizophrenic Spartans then proceeded to compound the damage, splitting into three sections to perform the "M"--"S"--"U" cheer.

To top it off, the Spartan Brass band broke into the ominous thump-thump, thump-thumping of the "Jaws" routine, much to the glee of the M's, S's and U's, who clapped their extended arms together, mimicking the Great White beast itself.

The Harvard band, meanwhile, was slightly tongue-tied about the whole occasion, but one drummer finally hinted that the group's mood was "euphoric." Band members refused further comment, choosing to Turn Japanese instead.

And as the Crimson icemen attempted to hold onto a shrinking lead, there were a lot of churning stomachs in the Harvard stands, as well.

"This is one of the most nervous types of games you could imagine," said Dean of the College L. Fred Jewett '57, who attended most games this season. "I'm just hoping things will work out over the final minutes."

Unfortunately for Harvard, things didn't.

And Steve Dines, a self-proclaimed MSU alumnus emeritus, expressed himself eloquently: "As the great Darryl Dawkins once said, `When it's all said and done, there's nothing left to do or say.' Well I say, `Woo, woo'."

Spoken like a true fan.