Archive: April, 2009
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
This afternoon, I sat down for an exclusive interview with Penn men’s basketball coach Glen Miller. We spent a good 20 minutes looking back at this past season and ahead to next season. I have transcribed the interview for you all to read.
I realize that for many of you who are not Penn fans, some of the subjects we discussed may seem a bit esoteric. But I also know how many Penn fans read this blog, and I think that they and all of you will be interested in what Miller had to say.
Often times, I have posted audio with my writing, but on this occasion I am posting a transcript. I think that in this case, using written words will help you to digest the whole thing, even though the transcript is quite long.
As far as what to make of Miller’s remarks, I leave that task to all of you. I certainly suspect that you’ll have reactions to share.
So without further ado, here’s what was said.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
And so it's gone again.
Whereas this year's NCAA Tournament felt like it lasted a really long time, I feel like this year's Penn Relays went by faster than any I've ever covered.
Maybe that sentiment is fitting for a track meet.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
For being the host institution, Penn doesn't usually make much noise at its namesake Relays.
Yes, Max Westman won the Decathlon this year, and there was Brian Chaput in the javelin and Adam Chubb in the high jump a few years back.
But in track events, the only notable name from the school I've heard in recent years was Sam Burley, who won an NCAA title in the 800 meters and ran that distance for a USA DMR team at the 2007 Relays.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
I am going to be on the infield from now through the end of the USA vs. the World races, posting updates in The Paddock via Twitter. I will duck back to the press room to approve your comments when I can, but in the meantime I'm going to move the Paddock chat window up into a blog post to make it easier for you to follow.
I'll be back later tonight with more photos and videos, apparently not including an exclusive interview with 76ers star Andre Iguodala because my microphone wasn't plugged in right.
Argh.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
Jamaica won the USA vs. the World Sprint Medley Relay in a world record 3:34.56. Full results here.
If there's a school you root for, a race result you want to know about or a Penn Relays memory you want to share, leave a comment in The Paddock on the right side of the blog.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
Engineering and Science won the race in 3:19.43. The event was contested in two sections, but the results were combined. Full results here.
If there's a school you root for, a race result you want to know about or a Penn Relays memory you want to share, leave a comment in The Paddock on the right side of the blog.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
Father Judge won the race in 3:24.61. Full results here.
If there's a school you root for, a race result you want to know about or a Penn Relays memory you want to share, leave a comment in The Paddock on the right side of the blog.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
And it's getting bigger.
If there's a school you root for, a race result you want to know about or a Penn Relays memory you want to share, leave a comment in The Paddock on the right side of the blog.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
Just got a piece of paper with the start lists for the USA vs. the World races. Here are the highlights:
- Former 100m sprint world record-holder Asafa Powell will anchor Jamaica's 4x100 team. USA Blue looks to be the stronger of two American squads wint Walter Dix opening, Travis Padgett second, Shawn Crawford third and Darvis Patton anchroing.
Dix won bronze in the 100m and 200m at the 2008 Olympics. Padgett was on the 2008 Olympic 4x100 squad. Crawford won the 200m silver last year and the 200m gold in Athens. Patton won silver in the 4x100 in 2004 and made the 100m final last year.
Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com
Sitting on press row at Franklin Field, you can definitely tell that something big is going to happen today.
Parts of the stands that would be empty at this hour on Thursday or Friday have fans sitting in them, waiting for the big USA vs. the World races this afternoon.
And the air is a lot warmer than it's been the last two mornings. The forecast high in the mid-80's means a lot more shorts and a lot fewer jackets.
Reach Jonathan at jtannenwald@phillynews.com or 215-854-2330.
