Offensive Line: You want big? The Terriers will give you big. The offensive line in anchored by tackle Mike Graybill, who is 6-ft., 7-in. Graybill came from that high school basketball factory, DeMatha, where he was a cage star for the Stags. One question: how does Schuman see over him?
Defensive Line: The defensive line holds its opponents to an average of 144 yards rushing per contest. Defensive end Ben Cowan is Peterson's cross-town counterpart. He is a fierce pass rusher and an intimidating run-stopper. The rest of the line includes Darrow Patton, Bill Caraher and Arnie Galvez (6-ft., 3-in. and 260 pounds).
Linebackers: Jack Reybold (6-ft., 1-in. and a lean 210 pounds) leads the Terriers in sacks with five. Do you think he likes to blitz? He is also second on the squad in tackles. Dennis Carson leads the squad in tackles with 90. And with Pat Faucette at the other linebacking spot, this group seems leak-proof.
Secondary: The B.U. defense has given up an average of 28 points per contest. If the front four is surrendering just 144 yards rushing per game, how are opponents scoring so many points? B.U. opponents have averaged more than 200 yards passing per contest. Cornerback Mark Seals, a Division 1-AA All American last year, leads the team in interceptions with seven.
Kicking Game: Matt LaPolice (no relation to Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland) is 10-of-13 on field goal attempts and 18-of-19 on PATs. Steve Jones (another famous name in rock) does the punting and averages 41 yards per kick with a long of 70 yards.
Intangibles: The Terriers are not used to playing on grass. If the weather is poor, the Terriers will "run and shoot" and slip and slide. Still, beating Harvard is something every team wants to do in whatever sport. Stick it to the Ivy Leaguers.
Coach: Chris Palmer, the Restic, spent some time in the pros. He was an assistant coach for the New Jersey Generals (1984-85)and the Montreal Concordes (1983). He is in his first season at B.U. after coaching at the University of New Haven the past two years. His offense is wild and crazy, but it hasn't brought great results.