So, in the infinite wisdom of the Multiflex, Harvard ran a delayed handoff to senior Kendrick Joyce.

Joyce was summarily squashed by the entire Crusader line into the endzone for the safety.

Why a delayed handoff?

Why not just hang back for a couple of hours and wait to be sacked?

Secondly, why run a running play at all? On 3rd and five right in front of the endzone, Holy Cross was not going to give up a run up the middle.

And, as everyone now knows, it didn't.

Tune in Saturday for installment number three in this ongoing saga.

Good Times in Worcester: Rookie head coach Peter Vaas tried to stay restrained Saturday after his team picked up its first victory in four games.

Holding his blond-haired three year old daughter Kelly in his arms, Vaas talked about how little "one win" means, that the team needs to play "with urgency" before each game.

But, as the reporters drifted away, Vaas finally conceded: "It feels good. Positive momentum, that's all we needed."

Brief Notes: Harvard junior half-back Esan Simon saw significant play time for the first time this season. The 5'10", 170-lbs. halfback shone in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, proving himself a speedy and intelligent runner. Simon collected 26 yards on three attempts...Senior tight end Read Hubbard made his brief, but expected, receiving performance Saturday, putting in another fine performance. The senior recorded 56 yards on three receptions. By the way, when is Restic going to start using this guy some more?...Strangely enough, Harvard led Holy Cross in possession time Saturday. Harvard held the ball for 33:24, while Holy Cross for 26:36. Of course, when the Crusaders had the ball, they scored...Harvard record fans should take note: With 696 wins, the Crimson is just three games shy of breaking the 700 win barrier that only three other football programs have broken. Yale (768), Michigan (725) and Notre Dame (705) have already surpassed the mark.