The most obvious question for Cornell football this offseason was who would replace the Ivy League’s leading passer, Nathan Ford ’09. From the moment the curtain closed on the 2008 campaign, senior Ben Ganter was the early favorite, and he never looked back.

As Ford’s backup for the past two years, Ganter’s firm grasp of the offense and strong arm in the pocket ensured he would be the preseason favorite to serve as the Red’s primary signal caller in 2009.