The touchdown pass was the third longest in school history and Harvard's furthest since Jim Kubacki '77 hit Larry Nonnan back in 1976 against Boston University.

"This was a great day for me," Morris said. "I got a good ball from Rose and some excellent blocking down field."

Both touchdown passes reveal the potential for this offensive philosophy. Neither pass traveled particularly far through the air, but Morris--and the other Crimson receivers--have the ability to gain yards after the catch.

Harvard claimed the lead, not on brilliant, complex drives but on simple routes which Morris took a long, long way.

The Crimson has not had this ability from its wide receivers since it won the Ivy championship back in 1997. Since then, it had to rely on the smashmouth running of Chris Menick '00 to carry the load. Now, without a definite starting back (by the end of the game, Harvard was using its fourth stringer, sophomore Nick Palazzo), the wideouts must be the focal point of the offense.

The game represented a quantum leap in performance for Rose. Earning the start over sophomore Barry Wahlberg after his excellent performance in the final third of the Holy Cross game, Rose showed confidence, poise, and the ability to hit receivers in stride.

Timing is critical to execute the type of offense Harvard proved it was capable of on Saturday. Harvard's second touchdown drive of the second half was launched when Meeker caught a little swing pass on the left side. Meeker took the little dump for 17 yards up the sideline.