"We are nowhere near a starting quarterback," said Harvard Coach Joe Restic.

Six candidates lead the race for starting quarterback. That's right, six. Or, Simms versus Hostetler times three.

And, like the competition between the two New York Giants quarterbacks, members of Harvard's sextet claim that everyone gets along just fine, thanks.

"The only pressure is the pressure that I would like to do well," senior quarterback Pete Bassett said. "There's no pressure from any other source."

The six QB's are diverse in every way--in age, in passing style and in mobility.

But regardless of the attributes of the chosen quarterback, Restic said that Harvard will shape its offense around him.

"The multiflex offense can go any way," Restic said. "It depends on the quarterback's capability. We will capitalize on the quarterback's strength."

The Big Gun

If Restic opts to go for a solid dropback quarterback with the strongest arm on the team, he will look to sophomore David Morgan.

Although Restic does not often start a sophomore QB, he said that he will play a sophomore "if he is the best player."

"You hear that Coach Restic doesn't play sophomores," Morgan said. "Honestly, you don't know what is going to happen, so you try not to worry yourself about it."

Last season, Morgan threw 22 completions in 46 attempts for 357 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the freshmen. And, his completion percentage of 47.8 lead all freshman quarterbacks.

Another advantage with Morgan is his experience with the multiflex system. He played a simplified version of it in high school.

A Versatile Passer

Sophomore Mike Giardi certainly ranks among Harvard's best all-around passers.