Princeton University Stadium alumnus William C. Powers, a former All-Ivy punter for the Tigers, made a $10 million gift to Princeton's football program, which is the largest donation ever to Princeton athletics. His donation funded a playing surface for the stadium field. In honor of Powers and his family, the University named Princeton Stadium's game field "Powers Field." Princeton University Stadium Princeton University Stadium is a stadium in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Princeton Tigers. The stadium opened in 1998 on the site of Princeton's former stadium, Palmer Stadium,
2012 Princeton Tigers football team seventh round (207th overall) becoming Princeton's first draftee since Dennis Norman in the 2001 NFL Draft. 2012 Princeton Tigers football team The 2012 Princeton Tigers football team represented Princeton University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by third year head coach Bob Surace and played their home games at Princeton University Stadium. They are a member of the Ivy League. They finished the season 5–5, 4–3 in Ivy League play to finish in a three way tie for third place. Captain Mike Catapano was Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted