Offense not enough in sprint football loss
The Quakers’ last-place defense allowed Post score a season high in points as Post topped Penn, 48-27, at Franklin Field.
The Quakers’ last-place defense allowed Post score a season high in points as Post topped Penn, 48-27, at Franklin Field.
Though the Red and Blue have struggled with consistency so far this season, they still got the job done in their first two Ivy games. Yale has lost its last four games, but in order to avoid what coach Al Bagnoli called “a tale of two halves,” the Red and Blue will need to execute the full 60 minutes.
Thursday, six members of the men’s team head to Yale, while seven from the ladies side journey to West Point, N.Y., to participate in this distinguished competition sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association.
In a game marred by squandered opportunities and defensive struggles, Yale handed Penn football its first Ivy League loss of the season.
Though the Red and Blue have struggled with consistency so far this season, they still got the job done in their first two Ivy games. Yale has lost its last four games, but in order to avoid what coach Al Bagnoli called “a tale of two halves,” the Red and Blue will need to execute the full 60 minutes.
Thursday, six members of the men’s team head to Yale, while seven from the ladies side journey to West Point, N.Y., to participate in this distinguished competition sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association.
Last season, the sophomore forward scored five goals, was one of two freshmen to play in all 17 matches and even earned an Ivy League Rookie of the Week nod.
To improve her team’s mental toughness, in-game durability and end-of-game execution, coach Kelly Carr and her coaching staff have taken an old sports adage to heart — practice how you play.
Even though Penn’s expectations have been tempered, Saturday’s match against Yale and the rest of the games this season hold plenty of significance for a young squad still struggling to gel.
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Andrew Holland and Eric Williams graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 2008 and 2011, respectively, and while playing for the Wildcats, they both led their squads to Ohio state championships.
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In the best season of her collegiate career, senior Kyle deSandes-Moyer is finally seeing her years of hard work pay off.
There’s one simple explanation for the Quakers’ miserable 2-10 and 0-3 Ivy records: The defense has let the team down in virtually every single game.
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Throughout the season, the Red and Blue have demonstrated the ability to mount comebacks late in games, and Saturday’s win fits that mold.
A contingent of researchers — including several from the Penn community — came together to make “Head Games,” a documentary about brain trauma in sports.
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