"He's a type of guy who can be a big play man," Teevens says. "He's back 100 percent."

Well, not quite 100 percent. Morton says he is suffering from tendonitis in his knee.

Morton credits part of his success this year to quarterback Mark Johnson.

"He's much more of a passer than we had last year," Morton says. "Mark Johnson has a much stronger arm than [last year's starter and this year's reserve] Chris Rorke. He's the best pitcher on our baseball team, so he can really fire it."

Morton says a victory over Harvard would give this young Dartmouth squad--which critics have labeled the green Green--a badly needed boost of confidence. A 2-3 record looks much more respectable than a 1-4 mark. And a 1-1 Ivy League record would keep the Green in the race for the league crown. Last year, Dartmouth lost its first four league games.

"I think we have a very good chance," he says. "The betting line is something like 15 points [in Harvard's favor]. That's out of hand."

When he graduates this spring, Morton hopes to try out with a professional team.

"I have a lot of money I owe this place," Morton says. "One year in the pros and I'd pay off my debts."