Offensive Line: The Red offensive unit is one of the most experienced in the Ivy League. It is led by All-Ivy candidate and Tri-Captain Doug Langan, the team's right guard. Other veterans on the line are left tackle Mike Haseltine and center Howie Capek. These three could be bullish on the Crimson defensive front.
Defensive Line: The Red front four is anchored by senior Derrick Willmott. He gets help from tackle Costa Harbilas, a Watertown, Mass. native, who is being touted as an All-Ivy candidate. Harvard's Maruice Frilot versus Harbilas will be a match-up to watch.
Linebackers: Mitch Lee is lean and mean. A junior, he already has plenty of playing experience. (Lee was ferocious in Cornell's victory over Harvard last year.) He leads the team in tackles with 49. Linebacking mate Mike McGrann, a Red tri-captain, was All-Ivy last year. Senior Len Tokish is the other Red linebacker.
Secondary: Seniors Corky Webb and Brent Felitto give the Red secondary some experience. Juniors Paul Tully and Evan Parke are seeing their first extended varsity action this year. They will be tested early and often by Yohe and Phillips. They'll have to hope their defensive line provides steady pressure on Yohe, otherwise the Crimson QB will have a big day.
Kicking Game: Two weeks ago, Andy Bednar kicked a 32-yd. field goal to beat Colgate. Like Hall, he is perfect on 11 extra-point attempts. Punter Scott Miller, a sophomore, is averaging 31.5 yards. His longest punt went 42 yards.
Intangibles: The Big Red usually plays on artificial turf. The grass of The Stadium should work in Harvard's favor, particularly if the weather is bad. Cornell is 0-1 in the league. Another loss and the Big Red is finished. Cornell is 20-30-2 against the Crimson. The biggest loss was in 1890 when the Red fell, 77-0.
Coaches: Maxie Baughan is a cult hero in Ithaca. N.Y. Baughan, an eloquent pigskin orator, was a defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions before taking the Cornell helm in 1983. The closest he came to winning an Ivy title was in 1986, when his squad lost to Penn in the final weekend. He is 22-29-1 at Cornell and 2-2-1 against Harvard.