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Harvard Football Prospectus 1986: Over 100 Years of Hands-On Action

Week 1: Columbia

Tiger Coach Ron Rogerson was much criticized atthe start of last season for installing thesomewhat old-fashioned Wing-T offense with his newteam.

The problem wasn't with the offense, but withthe team--the run-oriented Wing-T promised toneutralize Princeton's most effective offensiveweapon, quarterback Doug Butler.

Well, Rogerson had the last laugh last year.His defense forced 34 turnovers, Butler completedhis conquest of the Princeton record books, andthe Tigers finished in a second-place tie (withHarvard) for the Ivy title.

Now Rogerson is faced with a new dilemma: howto replace Butler, leading rusher Butch Climmons,and the other 12 starters who have graduated.

A number of running backs are returning, andshould provide ample ammunition for Rogerson'soffensive set, but the loss of four offensivelinemen--including two second team All-Ivyselections--should make for tough sledding.

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On defense, only the cornerback slots seem setfor the early going, as here again Rogerson mustdo some major rebuilding work.

A bright spot continues to be the kicking game.

Head Coach: Ron Rogerson (2nd year)

Last Year: 5-5 (5-2 Ivy)

Last Year Versus Harvard: Princeton,11-6

Series Versus Harvard: Princeton leads,43-28-7

Captains: Kevin Armstrong '87 and NedElton '87

Lettermen lost: 24

Lettermen returning: 34

Returning players to watch: KevinArmstrong (CB), Jeff Baker (SE), Dean Cain (DB),Ned Elton (DE), Craig Fitchett (RB), Steve Foster(RB), Doug Struckman (TE)Week 7: Brown

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