Articles by Michael Palmer

Seniors Set for Swan Song

By Michael Palmer | Nov 20 2009

As Saturday afternoon approaches, so does reality for nearly two dozen members of the Georgetown football team. Tomorrow represents the final opportunity to don the Blue and Gray, to gather in the huddle and to walk off the gridiron a winner.

After Slow Start, Hoyas Find Rhythm

By Michael Palmer | Nov 17 2009

On Saturday, Georgetown opened its 2009-2010 season by defeating Missouri State (0-1), 79-55. The defense was spectacular, forcing 25 turnovers, which included 17 steals.

As Georgetown Nears End of 2009, Darby Emerges as Bright Spot

By Michael Palmer | Nov 13 2009

Darby was only recently thrust into a starting role, making him the third starting quarterback the Hoyas have employed this year.

Senior Tailback Channels Freshman Form

By Michael Palmer | Nov 06 2009

Charlie Houghton always comes back. No matter how hard opponents may try, they just can’t finish him off. For almost four seasons now, Houghton has been Georgetown’s lead speed train, carrying each year’s offensive unit.

Junior Steps In, Steps Up for GU

By Michael Palmer | Oct 30 2009

Junior defensive back Paul Sant'Ambrogio has stepped up in a big way for the Hoyas this season— good for fifth best on the team.

O’Donnell Leads Defense by Example

By Michael Palmer | Oct 23 2009

“Thing’s aren’t always going to work out the way you want them to, so you’ve got to keep working,” junior linebacker Patrick O’Donnell said. “The only way to win is to keep playing."

Amid a Winless Season, Parrish Is a Bright Spot

By Michael Palmer | Oct 16 2009

It’s that time of year again. It’s midterm time — and for the Georgetown football team, the first half hasn’t gone well at all.

After Years of Soccer, Buerba Finds Home on Gridiron

By Michael Palmer | Oct 08 2009

Senior Jose-Pablo Buerba never attended, or even watched, a game of football his entire life.

In Practice or on Gameday, Obianwu Brings the Heat

By Michael Palmer | Oct 02 2009

The blood is pumping through his veins, the sweat dripping off his skin and his lungs so desperate for air that his chest ferociously heaves up and down. But, this is not game day for Chudi Obianwu — it’s just a normal day of practice.

Trigg, Jones to Present Problems as Hoyas Travel to Bucknell

By A.J. Betts and ... | Oct 02 2009

This senior has headed the Bison offense since injuries handed him the starting job his freshman season, but the recruit didn’t begin to blossom into a dangerous quarterback until last season.