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David Sabino
February 23, 2004
Philly's Phab Phive
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February 23, 2004

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Philly's Phab Phive

Liberty Ball
Saint Joseph's 22 straight wins this season have focused the college basketball world's attention on Philadelphia's legendary Big Five schools. The Hawks not only have a chance to go undefeated, they can also set the Big Five record for most wins in a season. Which school holds that record?

a. La Salle
b. Perm
c. Temple
d. Villanova

Six and the City
Four of the Big Five schools are based in Philadelphia; the fifth, Villanova, is just northwest of it. There is also a Division I basketball school in Philly that is not part of the Big Five. Which school is that? And, as a bonus question, what's the only city that has more than five D-1 schools?

This Week's Matchup
The Big Five has spawned many Hall of Famers. Match the man enshrined in Springfield with his alma mater:

1. Paul Arizin
2. Tom Gola
3. Ned Irish
4. Jack Ramsay

a. La Salle
b. Penn
c. Saint Joseph's
d. Villanova

Call to Order
Rank these Big Five stars by points scored during their college careers:

a. Michael Brooks, La Salle
b. Kerry Kittles, Villanova
c. Mark Macon, Temple
d. Lionel Simmons, La Salle

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