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Football
Penn alum Kevin Stefanski named NFL Coach of the Year
The 2004 alumnus guided the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs in his first year as head coach, and their first playoff win in more than a quarter century.
Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018 alumnus Justin Watson won the Super Bowl on Sunday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining 1999 alumnus Jim Finn as the only former Penn football players with Super Bowl Rings.
Penn Athletics names The Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success
Alums David Pottruck, daughter Stephanie, and son-in-law Aaron have made a leadership gift to enhance holistic development of student-athletes.
AD Calhoun talks college sports (or lack thereof) during the pandemic
The director of athletics and recreation discusses COVID-19’s impact on college sports, her work with the NCAA, changing eligibility and compensation guidelines, and why the college basketball season may end with May Madness instead of March Madness.
Alum Brandon Copeland named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Class of 2021’ in Sports
The New England Patriots linebacker has been recognized for his contributions on and off the field.
Alek Torgersen: Where are they now?
The 2017 alumnus discusses his record-setting career as a quarterback for the Quakers, his time in the NFL, and what he’s up to today.
Rebranding the NFL: How the league shifted its message on racial justice
The new football season brings a change in how NFL management is responding to Black Lives Matter and protests on and off the field for racial justice.
Grace Calhoun named ‘Game Changer’ by Sports Business Journal
Penn’s director of athletics and recreation is leading the NCAA Division I Council through the coronavirus pandemic and other complex issues.
Penn grad Brandon Copeland signs with New England Patriots
The 2013 Wharton alum, a linebacker and special teams player, has joined the six-time Super Bowl champions.
Former Quaker Greg Van Roten signs with New York Jets
Van Roten was an All-Ivy offensive lineman for the Quakers from 2008-11 and a part of two Ivy League championship teams.
In the News
Super Bowl ticket surprise for Penn football players who gave gift of life
Sam Philippi and Anthony Lotti are two of the five Quaker football players in the past 12 years who have given the gift of life to total strangers, donating bone marrow after being matched in their yearly drive in conjunction with the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation.
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Buccaneers' Justin Watson: Standing out in rookie minicamp
Crisp routes and sure hands mark the start of the newest wide receiver hoping secure a spot on Tampa's roster.
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5 Things to Know: WR Justin Watson
The Buccaneers' new wide receiver comes with an impressive and inspiring fact sheet.
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Justin Watson sees Jordy Nelson in his game
The recently-drafted Penn grad aims for the same consistency and athleticism as the star wide receiver who played ten solid seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
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Buccaneers' Justin Watson: Lands in Tampa Bay
Arguably a fifth-round steal for the Bucs, Penn's wide receiver joins a full roster in Tampa Bay, but is one to keep an eye on for 2019.
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Penn WR Justin Watson has passion, perspective, persistence Bucs draft class is known for
The fifth-round pick for wide receiver is a fiercely focused and driven athlete. So are the rest of the Buccaneers 2018 draft picks.
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