Princeton tops Ivy League Preseason Media Poll, Penn fourth

 

Ivy League football is just around the corner.

Princeton was picked to finish first in the Ivy League Preseason Media Poll, getting nine first place votes while Harvard was picked to finish second, just one point behind with eight first place votes.

Dartmouth placed third with 91 points while Penn, heading into Al Bagnoli's last season, was picked to finish in fourth with 79 points in the poll.

Yale, Brown, Cornell and Columbia rounded out the poll in that order.

Penn returns some significant leadership at its skill positions, with returning starters at running back, receiver, tight end and all along the defense. However, the team has a lack of experience at quarterback and the offensive line, which will be a major focus early in the season.

The Ivy League also announced some rule changes for safety reasons. As long as the quarterback is in a 'passing posture,' he is not allowed to be hit below the knee. A hit of that sort will result in a 15 yard penalty.

Among more minor changes, officials will also more fully enforce rules about coaches and players on the bench staying out of the playing area while the game is going on.

Here's the full Media Poll

1. Princeton (9) 128 2. Harvard (8) 127 3. Dartmouth 91 4. Penn 79 5. Yale 68 6. Brown 65 7. Cornell 34 8. Columbia 20

The Ancient Eight is conducting its preseason media teleconference today and we will have more after the call is over.

 

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