Articles by Thomas Munson
03/14/18 6:56pm
Like Mike: Why Darnell Foreman climbed up on the Palestra rim
Foreman sought to add another chapter to legacy of Penn basketball, and in the process has become somewhat of the team historian. 02/19/18 9:17pm
After guiding Penn men's basketball back to title contention, Darnell Foreman won't stop working now
If a single ball is heard bouncing in the Palestra, chances are that Darnell Forman is getting his early workout in. In fact, he’s probably already been there for an hour or two. 02/04/18 12:26am
Penn men's basketball finishes strong weekend with win over Yale
For the second straight night, Penn took care of business at the Palestra, marching to a 59-50 win over Yale. 11/15/17 10:59pm
Penn men's basketball destroys Navy for first win of the season
Penn men's basketball shot out of the gates Wednesday night at the Palestra to beat Navy 66-45 and collect its first win of the young season. 11/07/17 9:37pm
Started from the bottom, now they're here – Penn men's basketball seniors poised for one final run
The seniors on Penn men’s basketball have faced their fair share of adversity during their four years in University City. Losing records, a coaching change and transfers are not easy hurdles to clear. But three years later, senior point guard Darnell Foreman and the rest of the class of 2018 lead a team that is a legitimate contender in the Ivy League. 10/18/17 8:07pm
With backs against the wall, Penn football rallies together for Yale showdown
Channeling his inner Bo Schembechler, Penn football coach Ray Priore preached the importance of standing together heading into Saturday’s Ivy League tilt with Yale. 10/09/17 8:29pm
Mills the indefatigable: meet Penn football's senior engineer who rarely sleeps
Mills only has six games left before he becomes a full-time engineer. He’ll undoubtedly leave an impact on each one. 09/20/17 10:20pm
Penn football looks to build off win in opener with matchup at Lehigh
During its back-to-back Ivy League title campaigns, Penn football had an answer for nearly every opponent in its path. But the Quakers couldn't solve the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. On Saturday, the two squads will face off again with redemption on the line for the Red and Blue against the defending Patriot League champions. 09/13/17 9:11pm
Penn football's star Justin Watson seeks to shine brighter than ever
Watson, the senior receiver out of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, is more than just a cookie cutter wideout. He’s a playmaker and an offensive weapon who can get the job done in a variety of roles. 04/26/17 7:56pm
Penn quarterback and NFL Draft hopeful Alek Torgersen continues to grind ahead of biggest weekend of life
That touchdown pass was more than a key play in a regular season game. It was the moment Penn football was put back on the map. It was the moment Alek Torgersen burst onto the scene. And most of all, it was the first glimpse at a potential NFL quarterback. 04/09/17 9:13pm
Penn football ushers in 2017 season with annual spring game
The sun was shining down on Franklin Field on Sunday afternoon for Penn football’s annual intersquad spring game. Unlike most traditional Division I spring games, the Quakers don’t keep score, but rather simulate realistic in-game situations with full contact and referees. 02/28/17 5:48pm
Penn men's basketball senior Matt Howard refuses to say goodbye to the Palestra just yet
In every previous season, senior night was the final game that the fourth year players on Penn Men’s basketball would play in the Palestra. But accepting that this weekend is his goodbye to the home crowd is not even on senior forward Matt Howard’s radar. 02/12/17 4:34pm
Penn men's basketball staves off Ivy tournament elimination with sweep of Columbia, Cornell
The floodgates have finally opened. Winless in its first six conference games, Penn men's basketball came out firing on all cylinders this weekend at the Palestra to take down Columbia and Cornell in a sweep of New York’s two Ivy League teams. 02/10/17 10:55pm
Penn men's basketball beats Columbia 70-62 for first Ivy win
Matt Howard has solved Penn men's basketball’s finishing problem. After watching an 11-point lead slip away in the second half, the senior forward was determined to not let another strong start go to waste. Howard hit a clutch three-pointer with eight minutes to play, cutting a brief Columbia lead down to one. But, it was his defensive closing that sealed the game for the Red and Blue as they went on to win 70-62. 02/07/17 10:32pm
Munson | Ex-Eagle Terrell Owens was snubbed from the NFL Hall of Fame once again
Terrell Owens is hands down one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Yet, for the second straight year he has failed to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The fact that less than the 80 percent of the 48-person selection committee voted to induct him yet again is a joke. 02/01/17 10:11pm
Looking to get back into playoff picture, Penn men's basketball travels to Harvard, Dartmouth
Harvard (11-6, 3-1 Ivy) has perennially been one of the toughest outs in the Ivy League, and with point guard Syani Chambers back after missing last season with an injury, they are firing on all cylinders again. 01/18/17 9:03pm
Penn football's Alek Torgersen prepares for collegiate All-Star game with NFL Draft in eyesight
On Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg Florida Penn senior quarterback Alek Torgersen will continue his quest towards becoming an NFL quarterback when he competes is the prestigious East-West shrine game against other prospects. 11/22/16 11:06pm
Penn basketball's 14 treys help sink CCSU, 87-65
Caleb Wood is adjusting nicely to life with Penn basketball. The junior transfer dropped 25 points on eight of twelve shooting in just his third game as a member of the Red and Blue. 11/08/16 12:21am
Munson | Why I need sports this Election Day
Tonight, the most important — and divisive — election of our lives is finally coming to close. Politics has dominated conversation and the news for months, and yet, sports have never been a more important part of my life. 10/26/16 12:02am
Wrestling Issue | Quakers' 2015-16 season in review
If at the beginning of 2015 season you told Penn wrestling that they would have an All-American wrestler no one would have blinked.Blog Posts by Thomas Munson
04/28/15 9:31pm
Roundtable: Which Penn team has the best shot at an Ivy title?
As most Penn students celebrate the final day of classes, the majority of people on campus remain aware of the fact that something (read: finals) lurks on the horizon. 04/07/15 7:30am
Penn lacrosse dominates Ivy weekly awards
When Penn men’s lacrosse walked away from a road victory in Providence, R.I. over No. 10 Brown, the whole Ivy League took notice. 03/18/15 12:51am
3-on-3: Comparing the two Penn hoops squads
02/12/15 2:18am