Much to the consternation of Harvard fans, Yale celebrated its 800th victory with a bang this weekend with a dominating 42-6 win over Dayton. The Elis now possess more victories than any other college or university in the country.

The prestigious record proves one thing for certain: Yale is old.

The Bulldogs' performance in its first game bodes well for the rest of this season. Yale has now won 10 consecutive games, dating back to last year when the team won its last nine after falling to Brown 25-24 in the 1999 season opener.

Tailback Rashad Bartholomew rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns, leading the offensive attack. The game was over almost as soon as it began as Yale jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead. Dayton did not have enough firepower to work its way back into contention and could not spoil Yale's party plans.

Junior quarterback Peter Lee, in his first Yale start, threw only four incomplete passes, connecting on 19-23 for 193 yards and two touchdowns.

Over 20,900 people came out to watch the game in the Yale Bowl, a massive crowd for a non-league Ivy football contest.

Brown 36, San Diego 20