Football

Erik Rask named finalist for Ivy defensive Player of the Year

Rask had a stellar season for the Quakers, recording a team-high 83 total tackles. He also led Penn in passes defended, with eight on the season.
11/30/11 12:39am

Penn football season recap: what went wrong?

After capturing two consecutive Ivy League titles, expectations for the 2011 Quakers were sky high. But as the twin pillars of Penn football — defense and rushing — deteriorated, so too did the team’s chances for a title.
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Cornell football upsets Penn in finale

In a shootout at Franklin Field Saturday, Cornell notched its first victory over Penn football since 2006, winning the season finale, 48-38.
6 · 11/21/11 1:29am

Erik Rask's NFL dreams may come true

Of the 1,696 players currently on NFL rosters, only six played their college ball in the Ivy League. If Erik Rask has his way, that number will be at least seven next season. 12/07/11 12:18am

Last chance for Penn football's seniors to add to their legacy

Four years. Four losses. The 19 outgoing seniors on the Penn football team have won 23 Ivy League games and lost just four in their time wearing the Red and Blue. They will strive to win one more game in a Penn uniform when they take on Cornell this Saturday at Franklin Field.
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Megan Soisson | Harvard deserves all the credit for championship effort

In the first quarter, I saw two championship teams. In the second quarter — and third and fourth, as well — I only saw one.
3 · 11/14/11 2:57am

Harvard wins Ivy football title with rout over Penn

The Harvard Crimson captured the Ivy League championship Saturday afternoon with a 37-20 rout of Penn.

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Penn football's 'Watch the Throne' season reaches fever pitch

By Eli Cohen · 11/13/11 2:52pm

It may be the penultimate game of the 2011 campaign, but this Saturday’s contest at Harvard is definitely the culmination of the Ivy League season for the Penn football team.

Do you smell what Nawrocki's cookin'?

By Brian Kotloff · 11/21/11 4:05pm

The Nawrocki brothers’ parents “discouraged” them from watching pro wrestling, Penn senior Luke recalls, but the boys always found ways around it. Soon enough, the whole family watched as Chris tried out for the WWE on the “Tough Enough” reality show.