For Harvard to win this game, it probably can't let Colgate jump out ahead to a big lead and then try to come back through the air. The offense most likely will have to stay balanced in order to keep Colgate off guard.
If, however, Harvard is unable to establish its running game, Wilford will have the task of leading the team to scores through the air.
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Of course, if Vena dominates like last year this could all be moot. Colgate fumbled the ball six times last year, and Vena still led his team to a 34-14 win. But Harvard has an improved offense, and a senior-heavy defense so the still-favored Colgate should find a much harder match-up this year.