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Football Superlatives

BEST WAY TO NULLIFY THE “SI JINX”

Don’t look at the magazine, as Carl Morris refused to despite being featured in this week’s issue. At the conclusion of his record-setting performance, Morris still had not seen the magazine, though he had read a faxed copy of the article.

NEWEST WAY TO BECOME JINXED

Be featured in The Harvard Crimson, as freshman place kicker Jim Morocco was last Friday. The day after the story ran, Morocco missed every kick he attempted, including two field goals and an extra point.

WORST DAY TO HAVE YOUR BEST GAME OF THE SEASON

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When Morris has the game of his life, as Dartmouth senior tight end Casey Cramer did on Saturday. Cramer caught 10 balls for a career-high 195 yards, but saw his performance pale in comparison to Morris’ 21 catches for 257 yards.

BEST DAY TO HAVE YOUR WORST GAME OF THE SEASON

When Morris has the game of his life, as the Harvard running game did Satruday. Crimson running backs combined for 59 yards on the afternoon, but were saved by the prolific passing attack.

BEST WAY TO END A QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY

Have one stop playing quarterback. This week, sophomore Ryan Fitzpatrick got in the game, but mostly as a wide receiver.

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