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Subject: Re: A dismal loss


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Brown Fan
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Date Posted: 16:21:42 09/28/25 Sun
In reply to: Grin 's message, "A dismal loss" on 14:13:45 09/28/25 Sun

I agree that it was an awful loss, Grin. Brown has the added problem of another recruiting challenge given that it requires SATs/ACTs while a few other Ivies do not. The league presidents need to find a way to fix that inequity.

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Author:
Grin (thought while shaving)
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Date Posted: 17:30:08 09/28/25 Sun

The Brown QB, James Murphy, did not handle the pressure well. He threw three interceptions and overthrew a few others. Had he played better, it would not have made a difference, but it is important to note. In fairness to Murphy this was just his third or fourth game. He needs to learn how to throw it away when there is nothing open or just run with it.

In the early part of this century Harvard stymied all other teams by recruiting at a level above the rest of the league. Essentially they were a middle of the road D1 team playing true D2 teams. Note, I do not try to mix words by calling the subdivision D1. Whether they like to admit it or not, they are D2. With this arrangement, H dominated the league for many years, and the Yale alumni were not happy. They tried a number of coaches until they wised up and hired Tony Reno, the H recruiter. And while it took Reno a little while to get his traction, Yale is now firmly competitive with H. Point, if you want to beat Harvard, you are going to have to recruit to their level. Otherwise, accept getting beat 41-7.
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Go Green
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Date Posted: 07:08:42 09/29/25 Mon


You can do what Dartmouth has done.

Look for international players. Look for guys who probably would be better suited to play another position at the next level. Recruit unheralded guys and develop the hell out of them.

It's not easy. But it can be done.


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