<p>I have to believe that it's not so much the bellicose brand of fighting that they're referring to. Instead, I can only assume that, by juxtaposing "Fighting" with "Quakers" the University of Pennsylvania means to say that their student-athletes are "endeavoring to persevere" or "engaging in a struggle (of ideas)" or -- most likely of all -- "holding on for dear life against all odds." Capice?</p>
<p>Actually, it's just the way we showcase our highly developed sense of irony.</p>
<p>prpdd - does your username stand for PRoud Parent [of] DD (2 Daughters)?</p>
<p>I'm afraid I'm not that clever. I have one son and one daughter. I went to prep school and I'm a Dad - so it's just prepdad with vowels removed. Not very original, but it's something I'm able to remember.</p>