Sports Columns
Belgrad | Where does Penn football go from here?
This downward trend begs the question, “What should Penn football do from here?” I’m here to stipulate what went wrong this season, and how Penn football might address these problems in the offseason and next season.
Belgrad | Men's basketball demonstrates resilience, poise, and promise
In its first four non-conference bouts, Penn men’s basketball has shown very promising signs. The team, though young, has faced adversity on and off the court, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, racism, and of course, its opponents.
The picks are in: Penn football vs. Princeton
This Saturday at 1 p.m., Penn football (3-6, 1-5 Ivy) will host Princeton (8-1, 5-1) on Senior Day to close out its season. Four Daily Pennsylvanian sports reporters make their picks ahead of the game against the Tigers.
Debate: Which former Quaker would help Penn football the most?
Four staff writers debate which Penn alumnus in the NFL would hypothetically have the biggest impact on the field for the Quakers today.
Ma | Fire Ray Priore
After what will be their worst season in nearly a decade, Penn football must move on and fire coach Ray Priore.
Xu | Women's basketball proved adaptable in win against King's College
Penn women’s basketball match against the King’s College Monarchs was a tale of two entirely different offenses.
Penn field hockey and other Ivy League teams onto the offseason without conference playoffs
But for some fall sports in the Ivy League, the end of the regular season is just that: the end. Instead of preparing for a conference championship game or a conference tournament, these teams head into their offseason to prepare for the next year.
Piatt | Women's basketball puts an exclamation point on season debut
On Sunday, the Quakers tipped off the 2021-22 season in West Hartford, Conn. against Hartford.
Frank | Inconsistencies across the board cause yet another Ivy loss
Deputy sports editor Matthew Frank argues that if Penn wants to see improvement going into their next season, they need to address the inconsistencies the team displays week in and week out.
The picks are in: Penn football at Harvard
This Saturday at 12:00 p.m., Penn football (3-5, 1-4 Ivy) will visit Harvard (6-2, 3-2) in its penultimate game of the season. Four DP Sports reporters make their picks ahead of the game against the Crimson.
Mendoza and Frank | Preseason women's basketball Ivy League rankings
After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy League basketball is back this fall. Here’s how the Ancient Eight teams stack up heading into the 2021-22 season.
Ma | It can't get much worse for Penn football
In a 15-12 loss to the Big Red, the Quakers could not find a way to generate effective offense against a Cornell defense that ranks in the bottom half of nearly every defensive statistical category in the Ancient Eight.
Belgrad | That's what we've been Sayin
Penn football’s (3-4, 1-3 Ivy) 45-17 dominant victory over Brown (2-5, 1-3) was a joy to watch. But, we should also be careful not to overreact to a blowout of a Bears team that has allowed 40+ points for five out of seven contests this season.
Lasater | Penalties and sloppy play limiting Penn football
In the past game against the Yale Bulldogs, watching freshman starting quarterback Aidan Sayin play made something clear: this problem with recovery isn’t limited to Quinnelly and his play style. It’s rooted in the whole team.
Mendoza | It's time for Penn football to shift its priorities
Sports associate Andrea Mendoza argues that Penn football needs to shift its priorities to next season by playing younger players now.
Belgrad | Penn football is the real loser in win against Lehigh
While this victory for the Red and Blue should be applauded, in many ways, the performance left me with more concerns than assurances moving forward into the final six games of Ivy League play.
Piatt | Loss to Dartmouth leaves Penn football on the outside looking in
Penn football has shown flashes of greatness this season, but has more often than not looked unready to compete, leaving them on the outside looking in.
Pride | Football is in win-now mode, but has mixed results so far
We know who the players for Penn football are, but do we know which team will show up on Saturdays?
Pride | Football is the biggest wild card in Penn Athletics
Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride argues that Penn football's two non-conference games before it faces off against Dartmouth will be key in the team's quest to find its identity.
