Ferraro's Feats Part 2

Landon Baty #6

This is the second installment of the 10 greatest defensive performances for the Lions during Paul Ferraro's tenure as defensive coordinator. Ferraro announced his retirement earlier this month

#8 Columbia 17 Yale 10 (2018)

On a cold and rainy day on Kraft Field, the Lions held the potent Yale offense to just 10 points. The defensive effort was led by the secondary, which picked off two passes including a very acrobatic interception from Landon Baty early in the 2nd half.

The Lions needed all the help they could get from the defense, as they were down to their 3rd and 4th string QB's in the game. 

For those who consider the punting game part of the defense, Drew Schmid was also a defensive star as he consistently fought the weather conditions and pinned the Elis back time after time. 

#7 Dartmouth 13 Columbia 9 (2015)

Columbia came shockingly close to defeating the eventual Ivy champs at Memorial Field, thanks to an inspiring defensive effort that rattled Dartmouth star QB Dalyn Williams and the Big Green running attack. The Lions also netted six sacks against the premier offensive line in the league. 

Dartmouth fans will point out that much of their offensive punch was stymied by a bevvy of penalties called against them, especially the multiple personal foul calls against a frustrated Williams who was obviously being provoked by the Columbia defenders all day. 

The game sent a message to the rest of the league that the Lions were fighters once again.