With tough losses against Providence (0-6), Princeton (1-4) and Boston University (3-8) over the past three weeks, the Big Green needed a strong showing against the University of Pennsylvania this past Saturday in its third Ivy League conference game of the season. But an early deficit crippled the Big Green, who fell to Penn 5-1. The team now finds itself 2-5 overall and 1-2 in Ivy League play. More »
Though it was ulcer-inducing, the Big Green pulled out a 21-13 victory over the mighty Quakers of the University of Pennsylvania this past weekend. Despite being outgained by 62 yards, Dartmouth held strong in the red zone, and stopped Penn on both third and fourth down conversions, problems for them in previous weeks. Penn’s offense was inside the Big Green 20-yard line seven times, and came away with only one touchdown and two field goals, fantastic results for Dartmouths defense. Moreover, the Big Green defense only allowed Penn to convert on seven of 22 third-down conversions and two of eight fourth down conversions, both very good percentages, and an indicator of a team that can win close games. More »
When my editor first asked me to write this year’s Major League Baseball postseason preview, I was admittedly hesitant. I’ve never been a fan of prediction columns, as they have a way of eventually making the writer look foolish. In fact, the only thing I can confidently guarantee about this postseason is that we’ll all be subjected to an endless stream of annoying Dane Cook commercials. That being said, I’m happy to present my 2007 playoff preview. More »
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