Articles by Ezra Troy
04/26/22 11:45pm
Penn baseball legend Doug Glanville speaks on diversity and fairness at KWH events
At the Kelly Writers House on Monday evening and Tuesday morning, attendees heard Doug Glanville talk about his new book in addition to his thoughts on the present state of the MLB. 04/07/22 12:44am
'A player perspective': Penn baseball alumnus Doug Glanville on his move from player to analyst
Former Penn baseball center fielder Doug Glanville, who was drafted 12th overall in the 1991 MLB draft and played seven seasons in the majors, has transitioned into a writing and analyst role with ESPN, advocating for equity and unity in the sport. 01/29/22 11:42pm
The history of the Philadelphia SPHAS
Prior to the formation of the NBA, the SPAHS, an independent Hebrew basketball team in Philadelphia, was one of the most dominant basketball dynasties in America. 12/06/21 10:13pm
The history of men's squash at Penn
The men’s squash team, currently the No.1 team in the country and boasting a 9-0 record, is looking to claim its first-ever national title. We have decided to take a look at the rules of the game, as well as the history of the game at Penn. 11/28/21 6:33pm
Five interesting statistics from Penn Athletics' fall sports season
As the fall season comes to a close — the first since 2019 — we take a look at five interesting statistics from fall sports teams that were exceptionally noteworthy. 11/15/21 10:57pm
A century later: how Penn Athletics adapted to its first pandemic
In 1919, just like in 2021, as things went back to normal for the world, things also went back to normal for Penn sports. 11/10/21 10:05pm
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. 11/10/21 10:05pm
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. 11/03/21 11:41pm
This week in sports history: Nov. 6-12
The start of November is an eventful time for Penn Athletics. With fall sports wrapping up and winter sports beginning, there is no other time quite so exciting for the Quakers. With that in mind, let's take a look back at important events that occurred this week in Penn sports history. 10/31/21 11:34am
Experienced junior forward Michael Moshkovitz adds foreign flair to Penn men's basketball
Despite his unusual path, Penn men's basketball forward Michael Moshkovitz is planning on bringing his unique experiences and talents to help the Quakers reclaim the Ivy League crown in the upcoming season. 09/23/21 10:05pm
Preview: Penn football at Lafayette
This Saturday, the Red and Blue travel an hour north to Fisher Stadium to take on Layfayette (0-3) in a search to stay undefeated on the season. 09/20/21 12:08am
Ivy League football roundup: opening weekend
The Ivy League's return to action this weekend was a success, with the league as a whole winning five of eight matchups. 04/05/21 9:09pm
Looking back at Penn women's basketball's March Madness runs
The Quakers have gone as the Ivy League representative to the NCAA Tournament five times in program history, all since 2000. 03/08/21 10:38pm
15 questions with... Laura Murphy, a Penn women's lacrosse senior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Laura Murphy of Penn women's lacrosse 15 questions about her sport, her time at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the senior had to say. 02/23/21 8:58pm
Origin stories: Penn football
From intramural games in 1871 to winning seven national titles in a 30-year span between 1894 and 1924, and finally, to being a part of the Ivy League since 1956, football has been a part of the University for almost 150 years. 02/09/21 10:04pm
Stop and Smell the Rose Bowl: Penn's wild 1917 game against the Webfoots
On January 1, 1917, 25,000 people packed into the extra grandstand seating at Tournament Park in Pasadena, Calif. to witness a game that would change the landscape of College Football forever. 01/27/21 12:12am
Analyzing Penn's MLB Draftees: When were they drafted and how successful were they?
In our third article in the series about Penn players who have played in pro sports leagues, we take a look at Quakers who have played in the MLB and how their careers stack up to that of an average MLB player. 01/27/21 12:09am
Analyzing Penn's NBA Draftees: When were they drafted and how successful were they?
In our second article in this series on Penn players being drafted to play in professional sports leagues, we are analyzing Quakers who have been drafted into the NBA and how their careers stack up to that of the average pro basketball player. 12/02/20 11:21pm
Analyzing Penn's NFL Draftees: When were they drafted and how successful were they?
The Daily Pennsylvanian is taking an in-depth look at Penn's NFL draftees to analyze when they were selected and how successful their professional careers were. 11/24/20 9:27pm