"It's going along well," Stark said. "There will be some rough spots, but we have a lot of hungry guys."
In the end, all the preseason determination and dedication does not mean anything until the games start. If and when this unit truly gels, it will be an imposing force.
Star Columbia linebacker Kevin Wright will surely be eager to test just how far they need to progress.
"There is no substitute for experience," Murphy said. "These kids have to go out and play the games."
If Harvard is going to challenge for the Ivy League crown this year, the "youthful" offensive line will need to grow up in a hurry.