Harvard University Captain

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Harvard was what I wanted. dent. you want to be. football. began preparations for a college. financial aid.”

Harvard was serious.

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The big difference is You can get financial All Ivy League schools operate These schools It is the leading producer of U.S. Theodore Roosevelt track, running the 400 meter and long jumping. Brian began 9th grade at a bodyweight of 145 pounds.

Brain gained 20 pounds and as a senior he was 6-1 and 188 pounds.

Brian Benched 230 and Squatted 400 pounds. about lifting. weight room, you are at a definite disadvantage. otherwise. because it gives you a big advantages.” Brian plays for Joe Restic who is in his 23rd and final season as the head coach of Harvard football. sons. has gained the respect of his teammates by the way he goes after it [ Brian Ramer ha: all his responsibilities on the field.” excelled in art. the world. everything is considered. with over nine million volumes. al. ished with a 7-3 record. score. bered the valleys.

Brian was an A-B student at St. been even more effective is he hadn't been injured. involved in open-field tackling on both run and pass plays. He wore a cast Lafayette game until the end of the season, and that was an added disadvantage.”

It was this spirit of determination and hard play that earned Brian the votes to be captain.

Brian softly, “is to be captain.

Itried to take charge from day one. It was one of the happiest days of my life.” The new 5,300 square foot Harvard Conditioning Center was unveiled during the summer of 1992. helped Strength Coach Dominique Sardo get the weight program more Brian Also Can Bench 330 Pounds. intense.

BRIAN RAMER been instrumental in upgrading the Crimson’s total program. stated proudly, “Our new weight toom is phenomenal. in the Ivy League. every Friday night.

Brian.

“It’s a bonding thing.” duced Power Cleans to us about a year ago. care of their own. squat racks and a definite plan to working out.

I don’t think it would get me that much.

I’m skeptical. in Cincinnati.

They do one set of 8-12.

Clean 250 pounds.”

I went back to free weights.” that I like. pounds.

Brain lifts twice per week inseason with a goal to maintain and avoid injury. to lift in-season,” said Brian forcefully. and psychologically.” chological things are also important to Brian. football tradition. home in Cincinnati.

Masters Degree in Architecture. game series. all football. your ability. injuries occur a lot when you let up.

I believe you can never dog it.”

6. sonal progression. lem in high school,” said Brian.

57,166. always had good kids around me. about staying away from alcohol.

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Athletics and academics It's important to remain sure. strange stuff. ter to stay away from alcohol. vel.

State.

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From BFS Magazine — Winter 1993. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).