Spring Break
Pretentious Penn finally visiting DAC after almost a century
Mike Mazzeo
Issue date: 9/26/08 Section: Sports
They hold all the cards-at least until the construction of the Armory is finally completed.
I mean, they balked at this idea in the first place.
Now if you're reading this and believe that I'm not grateful that Penn would make this move, that's simply not the case. And I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Penn for finally deciding to play in our building, even if it's only incentive was ESPN.
Most fans would agree with me that going to see a game at the Palestra is a special event, especially one that pits the Dragons and the Quakers.
However, it's up to our University, from our student body to our administration, to make this game one to remember for eternity.
Let's cancel classes and make this event a holiday. Let's pack the DAC and make this an unforgettable experience, just as the Sam Houston State game was three years ago.
For others, and myself you see, playing on ESPN for the first time in thirteen years isn't the biggest story here.
We've won and lost against Penn in the Palestra before.
We'd just like to win-or lose-in the DAC, and now the opportunity is upon us.
But whatever the outcome, at least we're making history.
I mean, they balked at this idea in the first place.
Now if you're reading this and believe that I'm not grateful that Penn would make this move, that's simply not the case. And I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Penn for finally deciding to play in our building, even if it's only incentive was ESPN.
Most fans would agree with me that going to see a game at the Palestra is a special event, especially one that pits the Dragons and the Quakers.
However, it's up to our University, from our student body to our administration, to make this game one to remember for eternity.
Let's cancel classes and make this event a holiday. Let's pack the DAC and make this an unforgettable experience, just as the Sam Houston State game was three years ago.
For others, and myself you see, playing on ESPN for the first time in thirteen years isn't the biggest story here.
We've won and lost against Penn in the Palestra before.
We'd just like to win-or lose-in the DAC, and now the opportunity is upon us.
But whatever the outcome, at least we're making history.
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Mark
posted 9/26/08 @ 9:40 AM EST
"We'd just like to win-or lose-in the DAC, and now the opportunity is upon us." I don't think anybody at Drexel wants to lose...
The walk is actually . (Continued…)
Mike Mazzeo
posted 9/27/08 @ 5:39 PM EST
Your points are well taken.
Obviously I want us to win, but regardless it is a historic event, and the game's outcome is to an extent irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. (Continued…)
Beryl
posted 9/28/08 @ 11:09 AM EST
Just beat them to shut them up. Go, Dragons!
DAC Pack
posted 9/28/08 @ 7:38 PM EST
The DAC Pack will be in full effect. This year's shirts are in, and will be unveiled on or around Midnight Madness. Get your free shirt, stand together in the new student sections, and show that school down the street who runs University City. (Continued…)
JA
posted 9/29/08 @ 11:23 AM EST
As far as the fact that die-hard fans will go regardless, that sadly can't always be the case. I call myself a fan, but the fact is that a have a 4 credit core class during the game and one absence drops me a full letter grade. (Continued…)
Penn Fan
posted 9/30/08 @ 10:30 PM EST
I understand the Drexel fans wanting the home game, but really it seems to be a homecourt advantage for both teams when the game is at the Palestra. I have been to the game against Drexel the last two years and I am pretty sure you guys outnumbered our fans. (Continued…)
Ben
posted 10/01/08 @ 1:41 AM EST
I prefer attending games at the Palestra over the Dac as a Drexel fan. However, with the construction at the Dac why would it not be at the Palestra until the Armory is built. (Continued…)
Hoopy
posted 10/06/08 @ 5:12 PM EST
What IS the hold up on the Armory? A game of this importance would have been a perfect unveiling for the DU version of the Palestra. Please hurry up and get the Armory ready. (Continued…)
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