The Yale Bulldogs have been the Ivy League'sbiggest mystery throughout the 1980s. In 1983,Coach Carm Cozza's charges limped home to a 1-9mark. Two years later, the Elis were thought tohave made full circle and were picked by many tochallenge Penn for the Ivy title.

But 1985 proved a big disappointment, as theBulldogs stood 3-4-1 on the final weekend of theseason with only The Game to play. Once again,Cozza's troops did the unexpected, denying theCrimson a share of the Ivy title with a convincing17-6 victory.

So what gives? And what will the Bulldogs dothis year? Frankly no one--especially the Yaliesthemselves--have any clue.

Yale's 1986 fortunes were dealt a severe blowover the summer when tailback Mike Stewart waslost for academic problems. Stewart destroyedHarvard with 103 yards, and had been expected toteam with fellow runner Ted Macauley and QB KellyRyan to form a solid backfield. Now that is up inthe air.

Even more uncertainty is found on defense,where Cozza must deal with seven new starters anda number of returnees who will be trying newpositions. Yale's defensive secondary will beentirely new.

But Cozza expresses optimism.

Head Coach: Carm Cozza (22nd year)

Last Year: 4-4-1 (3-3-1 Ivy)

Last Year Versus Harvard: Yale, 17-6

Series Versus Harvard: Yale leads,56-38-8

Captain: Ken Lund '87

Lettermen lost: 28

Lettermen returning: 32

Returning players to watch: Troy Jenkins(FB), Yves LaBisssiere (DT), Ted Macauley (TB),George Matthews (OG), Kelly Ryan (QB), Mike Ryan(LB