It fell to fifth-string sophomore tailback Nick Palazzo to carry the ball for Harvard during the crucial fourth quarter drives when the Crimson took the lead over the Bears.

Palazzo will be the starter against Lafayette with junior Dan Miree, a strong safety who hasn't played at the running back position since high school, backing him up.

"We have to try and find a balanced attack. Obviously, any time you are down to your fifth-string in any position, you don't consider it a strength, but Nick Palazzo is a good running back."

Because of all the injuries at running back, Harvard will rely on Rose and his receivers to carry the offense against Lafayette tomorrow.

As it has all season, look for Harvard to spread the field with lots of multiple-receiver and one-back sets. The Crimson will try to find match-ups downfield with its wideouts matched up against safeties or linebackers. Additionally, a spread defense will make it easier for Harvard to gain yards on the ground.

Defensively, Harvard will have to account for Leopard co-captain and senior wide receiver Phil Yarberough. Yarberough had 11 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown against Princeton two weeks ago.

Yarberough may be limited on Saturday because of a thigh bruise. He is listed as probable for the game. Lafayette has another dangerous offensive weapon in freshman quarterback Marko Glavic. Glavic, who is making just his third collegiate start has already thrown for 280 yards and three touchdowns with only one interception.