"Our pass defense broke down just a bit," Restic said. "We had some mental lapses that led to receivers being wide open." This was also borne out by statistics that showed the Crimson giving up 267 yards in the air although the big Red's completion percentage (ten for 24) was not all that impressive.

Lahti got the offense working in the fourth quarter but by that time it was 34-0. "I have to give Joe Lahti credit," Restic said. "He handled himself well."

Lahti will get a cram course in the Multiflex in this week's practice sessions, presumably continuing his work out of the shotgun formation that showed some promise on Saturday. As Restic has said after each of the last three games, "We have no choice. If we can just stabilize the situation..."

WEEKEND RESULTS

Cornell 41, football 14

Women's soccer 7, Boston University 2

Women's tennis won the state championship

Ultimate frisbee 17, Tufts 16

Worcester Polytech 22, frisbee 18

Ultimate frisbee 16, Brandeis 9

Rugby A 15, Cornell 0.

Rugby B 16, Cornell 0.