Philly's stake. (college basketball in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (includes related articles)

From: The Sporting News | Date: January 23, 1995| Author: Bradley, Michael | Copyright information

Like many native Philadelphia sports fans, I would prefer college basketball remain in a state of suspended animation, with double-headers every Wednesday and Saturday at the storied Palestra, and the Big Five championship remaining the ultimate goal of every city team. Ours is a world of streamers thrown after each game's opening basket and of clever roll-out signs; of sparring mascots and cacophonous pep bands. Every game, of course, is a buzzer-beater, and every crowd is a study in...

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