What a difference a year makes. In 2007, the Cornell defense had been torched for 560 yards on the ground after its first three games. In 2008, Cornell no longer rolls out a “Red” carpet for opposing tailbacks to stroll down on their way to the end zone. In a remarkable turnaround, Cornell leads the Ivy League in rushing defense, surrendering a paltry 111 yards through its first three games of the campaign.