A University of Pennsylvania student was arrested at Saturday's football game after allegedly leading a group of fans in obscene cheers, authorities said.
Richard Plackter, 20, of Linwood, was charged by Township Police with disorderly conduct and is scheduled to appear in municipal court this morning, said Barry Weiser, Public Safety crime prevention specialist.
Plackter was chanting profanities and making vulgar gestures, Weiser said.
"He was leading them in obscenity cheers," Weiser said.
After being asked to stop, Plackter ran toward the field and was ejected from Princeton Stadium by Public Safety.
When he returned, Public Safety detained him until Township Police arrived and arrested him.
Plackter could not be reached for comment last night.
Saturday's incident reflects the heated rivalry between the two Ivy League schools, vying for pigskin victory and bragging rights.
UPenn won the game, 44-13, to continue its unbeaten streak and shut Princeton out from any chance of the Ivy title.
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