Football
After two preseason games, what are Justin Watson's chances of making an NFL roster?
After setting records in nearly every receiving statistical category at Penn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Justin Watson finds himself in the midst of a tightly contested battle for a roster spot.
Karekin Brooks, Nick Miller take home preseason honors for Penn football
On Monday morning, junior running back Karekin Brooks was named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS National Player of the Year Watch List.
Penn football projected to finish fourth in Ivy League preseason poll
Though Penn arguably has the most stout defense in the conference, coach Ray Priore and offensive coordinator John Reagan must find a way to replace the production from wide receiver Justin Watson, a 2018 fifth-round draft pick, and pick a starting quarterback.
Former Penn football wide receiver Justin Watson just caught his first NFL touchdown
In his second of the four preseason exhibition games, Watson beat the zone coverage down the right sideline to haul in a well-placed throw from quarterback Jameis Winston. Watson did well to keep his feet inbounds as he made the catch, caping a 10 play, 72 yard two-minute drill with only 13 seconds left in the first half.
Penn football to play two nationally televised games in upcoming season
While only die-hard Ivy sports fans would have an ILN subscription, over 70 million households have access to ESPNU, which is half the monthly price.
Penn's Justin Watson drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the NFL Draft
Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, Watson garnered a lot of attention before the draft with a stellar pro day and strong showing at the Senior Bowl.
Coudriet | Why Justin Watson will and won't get drafted by each of the NFL's 32 teams
Without professing to be a draft analyst, and keeping Watson’s strengths and weaknesses in mind, here are the reasons why Penn’s best player in the past decade will and won’t get drafted by each of the NFL’s 32 teams.
Penn football finishes spring season with annual spring game
Penn football took the gridiron on Friday night for its annual spring game at Franklin Field. This intersquad competition marked the conclusion of the spring season for the Red and Blue, following 11 official practices, the first of which was on February 26.
Former Penn quaterback Alek Torgersen claimed off waivers by Arizona Cardinals
Just a day after he was waived by the Detroit Lions, Torgersen was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals.
Penn football alum Brandon Copeland signed by New York Jets
On Monday, it was announced that former Penn football linebacker and 2013 graduate Brandon Copeland signed with the New York Jets.
Justin Watson shows out at Penn football's Pro Day in advance of NFL Draft
After a record-setting four years with Penn football, wide receiver Justin Watson is trying to take his game to the pros. And Monday was a big step towards that.
Coudriet | After a thrilling Ivy Basketball Tournament, it’s time for football to follow suit
It’s time to give us the biggest game of all: Penn’s administration needs to throw its weight behind an Ivy Football Championship.
Penn football's Justin Watson prepares for NFL Draft process
Since Penn football’s fourth-place finish season ended in November, Watson has been training for what will certainly be a career in the National Football League.
After graduating this spring, Penn football's Louis Vecchio to play for Vanderbilt next season
Louis Vecchio, a four-year defensive end for Penn football, has decided to continue his playing career at Vanderbilt University.
Margolis | Going to the Super Bowl was the best weekend of my life
People keep asking me, ‘was this the best weekend of your life?’ My response: “There isn’t even a close second.”
Throwback to the Eagles' last NFL Championship win, 57 years ago
Even though the Eagles have no Super Bowl rings, they have been crowned league champions three separate times, the last time being in 1960 at Penn’s very own Franklin Field.
These lucky Penn students to experience Super Bowl in person
There are few things either city wants more than for its team to win the Super Bowl. Given Penn’s location in Philadelphia and the Eagles' first Super Bowl appearance in 13 years, The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with fortunate Penn students attending Super Bowl LII this Sunday.
Jacobson | To Bird Gang, the best fans in the world — I'm yours
After going through this Eagles playoff ride that has been so emotional, so gritty, so against-the-odds — just so Philly — alongside the best fans in the world, I’ve finally come to my senses. So, mom and dad, though I’m sure you’ve been suspecting it for a while now, it’s time for me to come out with it: Philadelphia is where I want to be.
Behind enemy lines: Patriots fans in Philly prep to root against hometown team
A lot of people would be bothered by the scoffs and dirty looks that come from wearing an opposing team’s jersey in Philly. But not the Patriots fans. In fact, they seem to enjoy it.