Crimson staff writer
Cade Palmer
Cade Palmer is a member of the 146 guard. He serves as chair of the Sports Board and, among occasional other articles, covers football in addition to track and field. He can be reached by email at cade.palmer@thecrimson. Follow him on Twitter @THC_CadePalmer.
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Catch Him if You Can: Aidan Borguet vs. Yale, Individual Performance of the Year
The game proceeded into near-darkness as a result of the delay and the 105-year-old Yale Bowl’s deficiency in the area of lighting fixtures. The Bulldogs overcame a 17-point deficit and completed the comeback with a victory in the second overtime. And, Harvard’s unassuming first-year running back Aidan Borguet set the rushing record and tied the scoring record for the historic rivalry.
The Conclusion of a Controversy-Riddled Tenure: Parting Shot
Every article which the Sports Board produces has an overarching question, a reason for putting the pen to paper and dedicating that precious time which might otherwise be spent in Kong eating crab rangoons.
In Photos: The 136th Game
In a double-overtime thriller, No. 24/25 Yale defeated Harvard in the 136th rendition of The Game, 50-43. With the victory, the Bulldogs claimed a half-share of the Ivy League title, sharing the crown with Dartmouth. En route to earn the victory, Yale (9-1, 6-1 Ivy) overcame a 19-point deficit, with 17 consecutive points in the fourth quarter alone.
Yale Completes 19-Point Comeback, Beats Harvard in Double-OT, 50-43
With 1:28 to play, the Bulldogs recovered an onside kick down only seven points, setting up a game-tying drive. Yale quarterback Kurt Rawlings, the division leader in passing efficiency, touchdowns, yardage, and average yards per game, then led the Bulldogs to an Ivy League championship on Saturday afternoon.
Football Looks to Play Spoiler in 136th Rendition of The Game
It is this very nature as a competitor that has led Murphy to where he is now: one victory shy of the record for most wins ever by an Ivy League football coach.
Crimson Dueling Column: Yale Needs Harvard
Excluding ourselves from the present situation, with The Game but heartbeats away, it is pertinent to consider why it is that these two schools even meet on the gridiron once a year.
Harvard To Face Penn in Ancient Eight Showdown
For 20 of the Crimson’s players, the four-year stint of contests in the historic Harvard Stadium comes to a close this Saturday as the Crimson challenges Penn (4-4, 2-3 Ivy) in its last home game of the season. The senior class, which has 14 victories in its tenure of 20 home games, will be honored prior to play against the division rival.
Around the Ivies: Big Weekend in the Big Apple
At its worst, Ivy League football is anything else. Welcome to literally the worst case scenario: Princeton and Dartmouth battling for a crown in the Bronx’s abomination also known as Yankee Stadium.
Football Hosts No. 14/15 Dartmouth in Must-Win Contest
Harvard’s Ivy League title hopes are on the line this weekend as the undefeated, Ancient Eight leading Dartmouth Green arrives in Cambridge Saturday.
NOTEBOOK: Punting, Bad Starts, and Defense Characterize Football's Victory Over Holy Cross
The Crimson’s win streak increased to four on Saturday with its 31-21 victory over Holy Cross. Visiting the Jesuit school in Worcester, Mass., Harvard picked up its first road win of the season.
Preview: Football to Play Holy Cross in Homecoming Contest
For its homecoming game Saturday, Holy Cross is hosting Harvard. Amid the festivities and autograph sessions, the Crusader's will attempt to halt the Crimson's three-game win streak.
Defense Shutters Cornell in Football's 35-22 Victory
Harvard's defense held the dynamic Cornell rushing attack to only 36 total yards. Likewise, the Crimson offense was perfect from the red zone, scoring on all three entires into the territory. Prior to the contest, the Big Red was first in the nation in red zone defense.
Football Seeks to Avenge Past Losses to Cornell on Saturday
At a more micro level, the duel looks similar to past years as well. By virtue of being division rivals, the two squads know each other well.
In Historic First Meeting, Football Tramples Howard, 62-17
In the first ever meeting between Harvard and Howard, the Crimson running backs were nearly unstoppable, logging 288 yards and seven touchdowns. Harvard's defense tallied an impressive seven sacks and three punt blocks in the afternoon contest.
Around the Ivies: HU vs. HU
Travel around the Ivy League for some weekend predictions, including Harvard's match-up against Howard.
