10Q
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11-08-18 03:18 PM - Post#264826
In response to weinhauers_ghost
Sharswood Hall for me.
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palestra38
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11-08-18 03:26 PM - Post#264829
In response to T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
I remember going to the urinals in the basement of Bennett Hall and looking up. It said...
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10Q
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11-08-18 03:48 PM - Post#264835
In response to palestra38
Why were you looking up at such a moment?
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palestra38
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11-08-18 04:10 PM - Post#264841
In response to 10Q
I have enough practice that I don't have to look down
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10Q
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11-08-18 04:13 PM - Post#264842
In response to palestra38
Wide left
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gopenngo
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11-08-18 04:49 PM - Post#264848
In response to 10Q
Don't eat the big white mint.
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rbg
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11-12-18 09:17 AM - Post#265272
In response to gopenngo
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commen tary/p...
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palestra38
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11-12-18 09:31 AM - Post#265273
In response to rbg
Howard IS a Luddite. But he is among the 10 greatest living Penn fans.
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Streamers
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11-12-18 09:44 AM - Post#265277
In response to palestra38
He’s absolutely right about this one, and he makes the point very effectively.
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section110
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11-12-18 05:59 PM - Post#265304
In response to Streamers
Amen
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Quakers03
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11-12-18 06:39 PM - Post#265313
In response to QHoops
Speaking of this, AJ was on the twitter machine fighting for a very good cause. He makes some strong points. What could they be thinking?
So @pennathletics sold out Palestra floor, I was part of huge successful fundraising campaign, yet there are budget cuts not allowing @penncheer and @PennBand to stay in hotels on our league games. Only reason band can go is they make own accommodations. Where’s the money going?
Besides the actual teams there’s nothing more “college sports†than band and cheerleaders.. especially since they are among our biggest supporters. Also weird that this is new this year only after we raised all of this money.
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dperry
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11-12-18 07:18 PM - Post#265335
In response to Quakers03
1.) Who's AJ?
2.) Link, please?
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palestra38
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11-12-18 08:45 PM - Post#265345
In response to dperry
Brodeur
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palestra38
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11-16-18 02:52 PM - Post#265846
In response to palestra38
Article on AJ's thoughts today in the Inq:
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/college s/penn...
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DCAJedi
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11-16-18 02:58 PM - Post#265847
In response to palestra38
A minor clarification to the above: if you go looking in today's paper, it isn't there because it just went online today. Might be in tomorrow's (hopefully it will be, but it's not my decision of course).
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Quakers03
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11-16-18 03:11 PM - Post#265850
In response to DCAJedi
So we still have no idea what actually happened with the band and cheerleaders. It's really all about being there for more women's games? I have to assume some folks in these parts know more.
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rbg
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11-17-18 06:33 PM - Post#266138
In response to Quakers03
Former AD Steve Bilsky weighs in on the Macquarie Court controversy.
It does not seem that Bilsky approves of Calhoun's decision.
https://www.thedp.com/article/2018/11/steve -bilsky...
Below are some excerpts:
- It is not an exaggeration to say the Palestra court is sacred to legions of former players and fans throughout the Philadelphia region. We all know the storied history that has enabled the Palestra to be referred to as the Cathedral of College Basketball. To place a corporate name on its floor tarnishes that image and detracts from the pureness and spectacle that has made the Palestra experience unduplicated. The Palestra is unlike any other arena in the country and keeping it unique adds to its reputation. -
- I assume that the University’s senior leadership participated in the decision to name Macquarie Court. Since Penn is fortunate to have outstanding senior leaders who do understand and are sensitive to institutional history, it is surprising that, in this case, dollars seemed to outweigh sentiment and tradition.
No one knows more than I do about the challenge of funding an immense enterprise like Penn Athletics and Recreation. In fact, I was approached several times about naming the Palestra floor. Once, a senior University official approached me about a potential donor who was considering making a $25 million gift to Penn, the caveat being it had to include the naming of the Palestra. I admit I was initially tempted, but ultimately told the official that the Palestra was not for sale. -
- The Palestra has hosted more college basketball games than any other arena. Franklin Field was the country’s first two-tiered stadium and the oldest stadium still operating for football games. The Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States. We are so lucky that these treasures all belong to Penn.
However, with these blessings come responsibilities. The Palestra court, Franklin Field turf, and Penn Relays name should never be shared with any corporate entity. Otherwise, we’ll be like everyone else. Is this the outcome we desire?
I do not want to see our marketing and advancement efforts handcuffed. I’m sure there are other ways to utilize the Palestra and Franklin Field in revenue enhancement strategies, that don’t come at the expense of cheapening our classic venues. -
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Silver Maple
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11-17-18 10:16 PM - Post#266154
In response to rbg
I'm not crazy about this court-naming decision, but I really don't want to hear ANYTHING from Steve Bilksy. If he had a shred of decency, he would just shut up and go away. And if he were standing next to me right now, I would tell him that to his overly tanned face.
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