While many of students spent the summer travelling or relaxing at home, Rose was on campus learning plays and focusing on the intricacies of running an offense.

This attention to detail and strong work ethic has reaped huge dividends this season. If Rose continues his impressive pace, he is projected to break the single-season records for passing yards, total offense, completions, attempts, and total plays. He is also the only Crimson quarterback to have three 300-yard passing performances.

When asked about his startling success in his inaugural campaign, Rose humbly deflects the credit.

"I think my success is just a reflection of the team," Rose said. "We have an amazing offensive line and great receivers. They make my job easier."

While some of the credit should rightly go to the offensive line anchored by captain Mike Clare and the strong receiving corps of Morris, Dan Farley, Kyle Cremarosa and Sean Meeker, Rose is unmistakably the centerpiece and driving force behind Harvard's offensive renaissance.

Despite his initial command of the offense, the Crimson offense can only get better as Rose still has another year and a half for continued development and refinement.

"The offense has been a big part of our success (this season)," Morris said. "If Neil continues to develop, we'll have a good shot at the title."