The Harvard-Yale football game is the biggest rivalry in Ivy League sports. So much so, Yale QB Patrick Witt opted out of his Rhodes Scholarship interview so he can play The Game. Harvard fans also love to get into the spirit of The Game by donning their best version of the snobbiest football gear to rouse Bulldog fans. This year’s version does not disappoint. For approximately $15, you can be the proud owner of the “Occupy Yale” pinnie. The...
Yale QB Patrick Witt is presented with an interesting dilemma regarding athletics vs. academics. On Nov. 19th, the Yale Bulldogs are set to play The Game against rival Harvard. Unfortunately, Yale’s top QB may not be able to suit up, at least in football gear. Witt was just selected as a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. Interviews, which are scheduled in his home state of Georgia, are on the same day as the Harvard game. Obviously, Witt cannot be in two...
Today, Edward “Ted” Kennedy is being memorialized at Harvard by flying the U.S. flag at half-staff to recognize this legendary lawmaker. The football team is also grieving in its own way by draping his #88 jersey in his old college football locker. Coach Tim Murphy also observed a moment of silence after this morning’s practice to honor Kennedy’s greatness and service to the country. Kennedy graduated from Harvard in 1956 and pulled in a few touchdowns during his playing days. He was a gritty defensive...
