Articles by Will DiGrande
05/17/21 10:32am
Will DiGrande | The silver linings from this past year
Will DiGrande, former DP sports editor, writes on how he found silver linings during a tenure marked by the cancellation of Ivy League sports. 04/07/21 9:08pm
15 questions with... Penn men's lacrosse junior Sam Handley
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked midfielder Sam Handley of Penn men's lacrosse 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the junior had to say. 03/07/21 11:42pm
Behind the line: the most prolific three-point shooters in Penn men's basketball history
A look at some stellar players of Quaker past, and in honor of the NBA Three-Point Contest, we focus on the best Penn shooters from behind the line. 03/07/21 10:35pm
15 Questions with... Cole Urbas, a Penn wrestling sophomore
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn wrestler Cole Urbas 15 questions about wrestling, his time at Penn, and life overall. Here's what the sophomore had to say. 01/31/21 8:57pm
Tracing Karl Racine's path from Penn men's basketball to D.C. Attorney General
Serving as the Attorney General for the District of Columbia since 2015, the former Penn men’s basketball standout was a valuable member of Penn’s Ivy League-winning teams during his freshman and senior seasons. 12/11/20 11:09am
In with the new: Looking back on a trio of Penn coaching changes over 2020
Outside of the craziness of 2020, a number of Penn teams also went through coaching changes this year. Here's a recap of which coaches left the Red and Blue and who replaced them. 12/01/20 7:53pm
Penn football player-turned-professor Brandon Copeland named to Forbes' 30 Under 30
Penn football alumnus and current New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Copeland was named to the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports list on Tuesday. 11/12/20 6:52pm
Ivy League becomes first Division I conference to cancel 2020-21 winter sports
Citing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ivy League has canceled the full winter sports season, league sources confirmed to CBS Sports Thursday evening and the conference announced shortly after. 09/08/20 12:57am
DiGrande | Athletes have a platform, and they have a right to use it
Athletes are celebrities. Millions of fans, many of them children, look up to their favorite sports stars as role models for how they should act. 09/06/20 6:18pm
15 questions with... Gracyn Banks, a Penn field hockey junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with field hockey junior Gracyn Banks to ask her 15 questions. Here's what she had to say. 09/04/20 12:33pm
Dave Johnson to step down as longtime director of the Penn Relays
Johnson has spent over 30 years on the Penn Relays staff and will continue to monitor the event next year, but in a reduced capacity from his current job. 08/22/20 12:06pm
NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to D-I fall athletes, but Ivy League may not follow
Ivy League rules state that students who graduate can no longer participate in athletic competition, so current seniors would have to remain enrolled through next fall to stay on their teams. 08/20/20 10:12pm
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers. 07/08/20 7:50pm
DiGrande | The Ivy League cannot be alone in its decision to cancel fall sports
To effectively combat the spread of coronavirus, the other NCAA Division I conferences throughout the country should join the Ivy League in canceling fall college sports. 05/05/20 2:05am
Penn baseball ace Christian Scafidi transferring to Notre Dame after graduation
After most of his senior season was canceled, Scafidi has announced he will transfer to ACC power Notre Dame for his extra year of eligibility. 04/28/20 10:26pm
DiGrande | Is football worth the price?
We need to think critically about the benefits and drawbacks of both options: allowing the game to continue as is, injuries and all, while examining the consequences of eliminating the program altogether. 04/24/20 11:06pm
Special guests and tight competition highlight first-ever Digital Penn Relays
The five-hour event was streamed on Twitch and hosted by esports journalist Jeff Eisenband, with a number of guests joining him for interviews or to provide commentary. 04/23/20 12:30am
Penn Athletics and Gen.G team up to launch livestreamed Digital Penn Relays
In place of the traditional Relays, which were canceled due to COVID-19, Penn Athletics has announced it will team up with esports giant Gen.G to broadcast a virtual edition of the event. 03/20/20 12:40am
John Ceralde resigns after nearly two decades coaching Penn gymnastics
After 19 years on Penn gymnastics' coaching staff and 14 years as the head coach, John Ceralde has parted ways with the Red and Blue. 03/16/20 12:20pm