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Phillies' Rollins, Villanova's Talley Get Community Awards

by KYW's Mike DeNardo

Phillies' MVP shortstop Jimmy Rollins has more hardware for his trophy case. On Wednesday afternoon he was in center city to accept the prestigious Wanamaker athletic award.

Rollins (above left) admits that he didn't know much about the city's Wanamaker Award -- presented to the athlete who has brought the most credit to Philadelphia. But when he was told that previous winners included Wilt Chamberlain, Mike Schmidt, Bobby Clarke, and Reggie White, he realized the significance of the honor:

"I was like, 'Oh, okay, that's pretty good. I guess that means something. So I guess they think pretty highly of me in this city. And that's a good thing, because this is not an easy city to come and be accepted."

The Sports Congress Community Service Award went to Villanova football coach Andy Talley (above right), for his work with the National Marrow Donor program.

(Photo by KYW's Mike DeNardo)

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Villanova Hosts Rival Delaware
The Wildcats will wrap up the regular season on Saturday as they host Delaware. The Wildcats are ranked second in 1-AA. Head Coach Andy Talley spoke about the game at this week's Philadelphia-area College Football Luncheon. (3:40)

Penn Plays For Outright Ivy Title
If the Quakers beat Cornell Saturday they will win their first outright Ancient 8 title since 2003. Head Coach Al Bagnoli spoke about the game at this week's Philadelphia-area College Football Luncheon. (3:14)

Ursinus Field Hockey in NCAA Final Four
Fourth time in school history the Bears have advanced this far. Ursinus will play Messiah on Saturday. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with Head Coach Laura Moliken about the match-up.

Swarthmore Soccer Headed to Sweet 16
The Garnet have advanced to the "Sweet 16" for a second straight season and will play Transylvania out of Kentucky on Friday in Pittsburgh. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with Head Coach Eric Wagner about the match-up. (2:59)

Eagles Update with Merrill Reese Wed 11-18-09
KYW's Harry Donahue gets an update on the Birds and events around the NFL from the voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese. (2:25)

Eagles Update With Merrill Reese Tue 11-17-09
KYW's Harry Donahue talks to the voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, about the latest on Brian Westbrook's condition. (1:54)

Eagles Update with Merrill Reese Mon 11-16-09
KYW's Harry Donahue and the voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, recap the Birds' Sunday loss to the Chargers. (2:57)

Penn Senior LB Jake Lewko
A Shawnee HS product from South Jersey, Lewko has been a key part of a dominant Quaker defense this season. KYW's Matt Leon caught up with Lewko as he prepared for Saturday's showdown with Harvard. (4:42)