Knowing that a friendly face would always be in the crowd was a positive force for the entire team. Every game, the players could count on seeing Mr. Friedman cheering them on throughout wthe contest, and supporting them after each game win or lose.

“The guys on the team know him really well,” Ross said. “When he’s outside the locker room after games, it’s expected. It’s a pretty cool experience, and great to have him there with us throughout the fall semester.”

The handful of times that Tod has been unable to make it out to see Ross and the Crimson play, he still managed to be there in some capacity.

“When he couldn’t make it to games, he’d be live streaming them,” Ross said. “In some way, he’s watched every single one of my games.”

Ross’s final season was the winningest since 2009 for the Crimson, as the squad picked up five conference victories and seven wins overall, finishing second in the Ancient Eight after finishing last Ross’s junior year.

Moving the ball around all season long, Ross finished with an Ivy League-best 10 assists in his senior campaign.

Having witnessed the team’s journey for the past four years, no one understood the importance of this quite like Tod Friedman.

“I’m so grateful that Ross had the opportunity to find success at the collegiate level,” Tod said. “I’ve seen the team transform 180 degrees in terms of teamwork, process, and seeing the results.”

Besides losing one of its most valuable players when Ross graduates this May, Harvard will also be losing one of its most dedicated fans.Although it may be the end of an era for one team, it’s the start of a new journey for the father-son duo.

“I will miss the college games,” Tod said. “But I’m hoping that the fun continues at the professional level, and that I continue to get to see him play. But in the end, whatever he elects to do, I will be 100-percent supportive and encourage him all the way through.”