This is the fourth 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
The Lions got their first win over the Crimson in 16 years with a dominating defensive performance. Columbia held Harvard to just 10 1st downs, 63 yards rushing, and a 32% pass completion percentage.
But what might be more impressive than those stats is that the Lion defense just kept holding the Crimson offense even as the CU offense floundered time after time. That including forcing a key three-and-out after Harvard made what seemed like a game-clinching/soul-crushing interception with seven minutes left in the game.
Most fittingly, the game was truly sealed in OT when Ben Mathiasmeier picked off Crimson QB Luke Emge on Harvard's first offensive play of the extra frame.
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What may be more amazing than those figures, as you correctly point out, is that the Lion defense continued to hold the Crimson offense at bay even while the CU offense faltered time after time. That included forcing a crucial three-and-out with seven minutes left in the game after Harvard made what appeared to be a game-clinching/soul-crushing interception. Enjoy Golf News
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