Media Services The 2009 West Chester University football RADIO/TELEVISION media guide is designed to assist media in its BROADCASTS Sports Information coverage of the Golden Rams during the upcom- ing season. Internet, radio and television stations seek- James Zuhlke Below is a list of media services available to ing permission to broadcast games from John Sports Informa- help members of the media in their coverage of A. Farrell Stadium should contact West Chester tion Director the Golden Rams’ program. We hope you will University’s sports information department at take full advantage of the services offered by the least two weeks prior to the game. A PSAC courtesy line is available in the John A. Farrell Offi ce Phone: sports information department, as we are here (610) 436-3316 to serve you. Please make note of the following Stadium press box. Internet, radio and TV sta- services available throughout the 2009 season. tions using the courtesy line must call collect, Offi ce Fax: Should additional information be required, please use a calling card or provide for an incoming (610) 436-1020 do not hesitate to contact us. call. All broadcasters must be set up 90 minutes prior to kickoff. CREDENTIALS Mailing Address: POSTGAME INTERVIEWS Sports Information Offi ce All requests for working press, photo and Postgame interviews featuring players and Sturzebecker HSC, Rm 220 broadcast credentials for West Chester’s 2009 coaches from both teams will be conducted ap- home football games should be made in writing West Chester University proximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of West Chester, PA 19383 on company letterhead at least 10 days prior to the contest at a site to be determined. the game for which credentials will be requested. Directions to West Chester Please direct all requests to James Zuhlke, sports PHOTOGRAPHY From Philadelphia information director, Sturzebecker HSC, Rm 220, Credentials for sideline photographers are Take Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76 West) to Exit West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. available by contacting James Zuhlke in West 26B. Follow Rt. 202 South for approximately 20 Requests may also be faxed to (610) 436-1020. Chester University’s sports information offi ce minutes. Take High Street exit to second traffi c All credentials that cannot be mailed will be left at: (610) 436-3316 with priority given to those light at Rosedale Ave. and turn left. Or take West at will call located at the main entrance to John agencies covering the participating schools on a Chester Pike (Rt. 3 West) to Rt. 202 S. by-pass. A. Farrell Stadium. Follow Rt. 202 S. to High Street exit. Go to second regular basis. traffi c light at Rosedale Ave. and turn left. Photographers can pick up fl ip cards and PRESS BOX rosters in the John A. Farrell press box prior to From Western Pennsylvania (PA Turnpike) Because of the limited space available in kickoff. Photographers are not permitted inside Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 23 Downing- Farrell Stadium’s press box, media agencies the 30-yard lines and must remain outside the town. Follow signs for Rt. 100 South. Route 100 covering the visiting team will be given priority, restraining lines surrounding the fi eld. S. will become High St. in the Borough of West Chester. Stay on High St. until you come to Rose- along with West Chester’s media outlets that dale Ave. where the cornerstone of the University cover the Golden Rams’ football program on a SCOUTING is located. regular basis. Scouts must call ahead to the sports informa- The press box will accommodate 50 people. tion offi ce, (610) 436-3316, to reserve press box From New Jersey Turnpike (North or South) Included in the press box are two coaching space. Every effort will be made to accommodate Take Exit 6 for Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike West for approximately 35 booths, a fi lming area, a radio booth and a work- scouts in the press box. However, space is lim- ing press area. miles and take Exit 24, Valley Forge. Go about 1/4 ited and priority will be given to media outlets mile to second exit, 26A, to Rt. 202 south. Merge covering both schools. West Chester University left twice on Rt. 202 S. and continue for approxi- PRESS HOSPITALITY assumes no responsibility for scouts who appear mately 20 minutes. Go to second traffi c light at Food and refreshments are served throughout at the press box unannounced and without reser- Rosedale Ave. and turn left. the game in the John A. Farrell press box on vations for space. From Delaware, Maryland, Washington, and game day. Delaware Memorial Bridge LIVE STATS Take Rt. 95 North through Wilmington to the exit STATISTICAL SERVICES West Chester University’s athletic department for Rt. 202 N. (Concord Pike). Continue north on Prior to kickoff, media will be provided with continues its thorough coverage of Golden Rams’ 202. (From the intersections of Rts. 1 and 202, it football with “Live Stats” off its homepage on is approximately 7 miles to West Chester.) At the a game program, updated game notes from both Holiday Inn proceed straight ahead under the over- teams, a fl ip card with rosters and projected start- the internet at www.wcupagoldenrams.com via pass, following the signs for Business District, Rt. ing lineups and any last minute lineup changes. Internet Consulting Services, Inc., (ICS) SIDE- 322. Continue north on High St. to the second traf- During the game, a running play-by-play and ARM technology. fi c light at Rosedale Ave. and turn left. quickie stats at the end of each quarter and half will also be distributed. From Commodore Barry Bridge (New Jersey) Coming from either north or south on New Jersey Following the game, a complete postgame Rt. 295, follow signs for Rt. 322 West. Cross Com- statistical package will be distributed to media modore Barry Bridge and continue on 322 W. to containing a scoring summary, fi nal team and Rt. 1. Turn left on Rt. 1 to Rt. 202 North. Turn right individual statistics, complete play-by-play, drive on to Rt. 202 N. and continue for approximately charts, defensive stats and a participation list. 7 miles. At the Holiday Inn proceed ahead under Postgame statistical packages will be available the overpass, following the signs for the Business approximately 25 minutes after the conclusion District. Continue North on High St. to the second traffi c light (New St.). of the game. 2009 Media Guide 1 Quick Facts/Table of Contents West Chester Athletics 2009 Football Schedule Location: ............................................................West Chester, PA 19383 Date Opponent Time Founded: .......................................................................................... 1871 Aug. 27 at Lock Haven 6 p.m. Enrollment: ................................................................................... 12,800 Sept. 4 at Delaware 7 p.m. Nickname: .......................................................................... Golden Rams Sept. 12 CALIFORNIA (Pa.) 12 p.m. Colors: ..................................................................................Purple, Gold Sept. 19 at Millersville* 1 p.m. Affi liation: ........................................................................ NCAA, ECAC Sept. 26 KUTZTOWN* (Family Day) 6 p.m. Conference: .................Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Oct. 3 EAST STROUDSBURG* (Homecoming) 2 p.m. President: ...............................................................Dr. Greg Weisenstein Oct. 10 at C.W. Post* 1 p.m. Director of Athletics: ....................................Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic Oct. 17 at Shippensburg* 1 p.m. Sports Information Dir.: ...................................................James Zuhlke Oct. 22 CHEYNEY* 6 p.m. Email: ...................................................................... [email protected] Oct. 31 BLOOMSBURG* (Scout Day) 1 p.m. Phone:.............................................................................. (610) 436-3316 Nov. 7 MERCYHURST^ 1 p.m. FAX: ................................................................................ (610) 436-1020 * indicates PSAC East game Press Box Phone: ............................................................ (610) 436-2160 ^ PSAC Championship Game (opponent may change) Football Head Coach: ........................................................... Bill Zwaan Football Offi ce: ............................................................... (610) 436-3528 2008 Football Results Alma Mater (Yr.): ...........................................................Delaware (’79) Record at West Chester (Yrs.): ........................................54-22 (6 yrs.) Date Opponent Result Overall Record (Yrs.): ..................................................108-36 (12 yrs.) Aug. 30 at California (Pa.) L, 32-44 2008 Final Overall Record: ...............................................................9-4 Sept. 6 LOCK HAVEN W, 37-6 2008 Final Ranking: ...........................................................17th (AFCA) Sept. 13 at Delaware L, 20-48 2008 Postseason: ................................................1-1 (NCAA II Playoffs) Sept. 20 MILLERSVILLE* W, 41-10 2008 PSAC Record/Finish:....................................... 7-0/1st PSAC East Sept. 27 at Kutztown* W, 49-8 Oct. 4 at East Stroudsburg* W, 34-24 All-Time Football Record: ........................................553-255-18 (.680) Oct. 11 C.W. POST* W, 17-7 Record since 1927 (NCAA): ......................................524-236-17 (.685) Oct. 18 SHIPPENSBURG* W, 25-7 NCAA II Playoff Appearances: ...........................................9