Nowadays Joe Philbin can be seen roaming the sidelines of Lambeau, coaching a team many New Englanders still haven't forgiven for Super Bowl XXXI.
But before the Springfield, Mass. alum became a Super Bowl-bound offensive coordinator, he was an assistant coach for Northeastern and then Harvard.
A graduate of Worcestor Academy, Philbin coached the Huskies from 1995-1996 followed by a stint with the Crimson from 1997-1998.
“I think in terms of him becoming a high-level coach, his success is no surprise,” Harvard coach Tim Murphy told Christopher Price of WEEI. “The guy was always fundamentally sound, he was always prepared and he was always very easy going and a great teacher. You put all those things together and it’s not a major leap of faith to think that he’s going to be a success at the highest level.”
Read the full article here to learn of Philbin's journey from Massachusetts to Green Bay:
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/football/christopher-price/2011/01/31/ex-harvard-nu-assistant-verge-super-bowl-title-p
The schools Philbin left behind have gone in opposite directions following his departure. The Crimson has emerged as a perennial title contender and won the Ivies in 2001, 2004, 2007, and 2008.
Northeastern won the Atlantic 10 in 2002 but had struggled ever since, prompting the university to cut the program following the 2009 season.
This week, the last thing any of us want to do is go outside. Yup, the Super Bowl couldn’t come at a better time, and neither could the exciting Ivy League weekend we have in store. Specifically, in what should be a tight contest, the top men’s basketball squads—Princeton and Harvard—will face off this Friday night (the game will be broadcast on ESPNU). But the men’s game will have to share the spotlight with a duel between the top dogs of women’s Ancient Eight basketball—once again, the Crimson and the Tigers. We’ll give you an inside look at these games, so just stay where you are—it’s time for a little talk Around the Water Cooler.
Harvard men’s basketball is still riding high after beating Columbia and Cornell this past weekend, in the process extending its winning streak to eight games. But Friday and Saturday nights could change that, as the Crimson face off against the only two undefeated teams left in the Ancient Eight: Penn and Princeton. And unfortunately, Harvard will have to face both of these teams on the road.
At Lavietes Pavilion, Harvard has been nearly unstoppable, having won 13 contests in a row dating back to last year. But on the road, the Crimson hasn’t been quite as dynamic, winning just five of eight.
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Find out what Harvard's top athletes have to say off the field or court.
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Though (thankfully) midterm season is not yet upon us, the Harvard men’s squash team is about to face some big tests.
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With only 3.5 seconds on the clock, Harvard freshman Christine Clark had the ball. She could pass to teammate Brogan Berry, or she could shoot. So she did this. With that shot, Clark helped the women’s basketball team maintain an undefeated Ivy League record. So, who is this rookie from Arizona? This week The Full-Court Press questions the Apley Court resident on her likes, dislikes, and the dancing that goes on behind the scenes.
Every week, the Full-Court Press will give you the sort of personal scoop that you’re not likely to hear at a typical press conference.
Name: Christine Clark
Year: 2014
Stats: The Tucson rookie entered Harvard ranked No. 57 nationally by ESPN, and she hasn’t disappointed. Clark notched her first double-double against Dartmouth with 18 points and 10 rebounds two weeks before the last second shot against Columbia. Recently, Clark led the Crimson in rebounds against Cornell with eight.
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