"That was an extremely windy day," Sidlecki said. "It was a tremendous drive considering the situation."

Now, with Yale standing at 8-1, he has really grown into a leader in the locker room. He blends in very well, embodying what he called a "typical Ivy football player."

A history major in Thomas Dwight College, he has plans on heading into investment banking upon graduation. While not leading his team to Ivy glory, he likes to jam to Metallica and claims to be a fair golfer.

A native of Cleveland, Walland is a tremendous Browns fan.

"We're back, baby," he said.

Most of all, he has earned his team's respect by keeping the focus always on the Bulldogs' success. The records are stories to tell his grandkids, not his teammates.

"I don't like thinking about the records while I'm playing," Walland said. "When I'm done, I'll look back and be shocked and amazed that I had all these accomplishments."

His experience and humility shined through when asked if there was anything he wanted to say to the Harvard community. Instead of offering up bulletin board material, he demurred:

"You throw away all the records when both teams play. It will be interesting. These are two good teams squaring off."

Despite not having a big ego, Walland knows that he is on top of his game. Picking up 263 all-purpose yards last Saturday against the Tigers, he is ready to go for the biggest--and final--game of his college career.

"I think I'm playing well as of late," he said. "I'm happy about my performances. They keep building every week."

The Harvard defense has done a terrific job containing great quarterbacks this year. It performed well against Colgate's Ryan Vena and Brown's James Perry. Walland is the last one on the list. Unfortunately, the Crimson offense didn't give the defense any help during those games and Harvard lost both.

Walland will try and make it three. He remembers The Game in 1997. This year is his opportunity to avenge a defeat whose sting began with a letter from the Harvard Admission Department.

For all his records, Walland does not have an Ivy title. If the Crimson faithful storm the field again, he won't get another chance.

"I remember last year and it was a huge game, but didn't mean much." Walland said. " If we win this year, I can't imagine what it's going to be like."