West Chester Football Media Information The 2016 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- ing permission to broadcast games from John James Zuhlke Below is a list of media services available to Sports Information help members of the media in their coverage of A. Farrell Stadium should contact West Chester the Golden Rams’ program. We hope you will University’s sports information department Director take full advantage of the services offered by the at least two weeks prior to the game. Internet, sports information department, as we are here radio and TV stations using a courtesy line must Offi ce Phone: to serve you. Please make note of the following call collect, use a calling card or provide for an (610) 436-2235 services available throughout the 2016 season. incoming call. All broadcasters must be set up Should additional information be required, please 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Offi ce Fax: do not hesitate to contact us. (610) 436-1020 POSTGAME INTERVIEWS Postgame interviews featuring players and CREDENTIALS coaches from both teams will be conducted Mailing Address: All requests for working press, photo and approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion Dept. of Athletics broadcast credentials for West Chester’s 2016 of the contest on the fi eld. Adjustments in the West Chester University home football games should be made in writing postgame process, due to inclement weather, West Chester, PA 19383 on company letterhead at least 10 days prior to will be announced in the press box if necessary. the game for which credentials will be requested. Please direct all requests to James Zuhlke, Sports PHOTOGRAPHY Information Director, Department of Athletics, Credentials for sideline photographers are Directions to West Chester West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. available by contacting James Zuhlke in West Requests may also be faxed to (610) 436-1020. Chester University’s sports information offi ce From Philadelphia All credentials that cannot be mailed will be left at: (610) 436-2235 with priority given to those Take I-95 South to Exit 3A to merge onto US-322 West (Conchester Hwy toward West at will call located at the main entrance to John agencies covering the participating schools on a A. Farrell Stadium. Chester). Turn left at US-1 West (Baltimore regular basis. Pike). Turn right at US-202 North (Wilming- Photographers can pick up flipcards and ton Pike). Turn left onto PA-926 West (Street PRESS BOX rosters in the John A. Farrell press box prior to Rd). Take fi rst right onto S. New St. Stadium Because of the limited space available in kickoff. Photographers are not permitted in-be- is approximately 2 miles up on the right. Farrell Stadium’s press box, media agencies tween the 30-yard lines and must remain outside covering the visiting team will be given priority, the restraining lines surrounding the fi eld. From Western Pennsylvania (PA Turnpike) along with West Chester’s media outlets that Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 312 (PA- 100 and West Chester/Pottstown). Stay left cover the Golden Rams’ football program on a SCOUTING/OFFICIALS OBSERVERS after toll booth onto PA-100 South toward regular basis. Scouts and those assigned to observe the West Chester. Follow PA-100 to US-202 The press box will accommodate 50 people. game officials must call ahead to the sports South. Exit onto US-202 S. Exit at Business Included in the press box are two coaching information offi ce, (610) 436-2235, to reserve District/West Chester University onto High booths, a fi lming area, a radio booth and a work- press box space. Every effort will be made to St. Turn left at Rosedale Ave. Turn left at S. ing press area. accommodate scouts in the press box. However, New St. Stadium is approximately 3/4 mile space is limited and priority will be given to me- down on the left-hand side. PRESS HOSPITALITY dia outlets covering both schools. West Chester From New Jersey Turnpike (North or South) Food and refreshments are served throughout University assumes no responsibility for scouts Follow PA Turnpike West for approximately the game in the John A. Farrell press box on or offi cials observers, who appear at the press box 35 miles and take Exit 326 for Valley Forge, game day. unannounced and without reservations for space. Take Exit 328A for US-202 South (Swedes- ford Rd., West Chester/Pottstown). Keep left at the fork and merge onto US-202 S. Exit STATISTICAL SERVICES LIVE STATS onto US-202 S. Exit at Business District/West Prior to kickoff, media will be provided with a West Chester University’s athletic department Chester University onto High St. Turn left at game sheet, updated game notes (as available), a continues its thorough coverage of Golden Rams’ Rosedale Ave. Turn left at S. New St. Stadium fl ipcard with rosters and projected starting lineups football with “Live Stats” off its homepage on is approximately 3/4 mile on the left. and any last minute lineup changes. the internet at www.wcupagoldenrams.com via During the game, a running play-by-play and Internet Consulting Services, Inc., (ICS) SIDE- From Delaware, Maryland, and points South quickie stats at the end of each quarter and half ARM technology. Take I-95 North to Exit 8 onto US-202 North/ Concord Pike toward West Chester. Con- will also be distributed. Additionally, WCHE 1520 AM Radio and the university’s student-run radio station 91.7 tinue to follow US-202 N. into Pennsylvania. Following the game, a complete postgame Turn left onto PA-926 West (Street Rd). Take statistical package will be distributed to media WCUR-FM both broadcast West Chester Univer- fi rst right onto S. New St. Stadium is approx- containing a scoring summary, fi nal team and sity home football games. All games, including imately 2 miles up on the right. individual statistics, complete play-by-play, drive road contests will be carried by WCHE 1520 AM charts, defensive stats and a participation list. radio as well with a 30-minute pre-game show From Commodore Barry Bridge (N.J.) Postgame statistical packages will be available and a 30-minute post-game show. Take Exit 3A to merge onto US-322 West approximately 25 minutes after the conclusion Live video web streaming is provided by (Conchester Hwy toward West Chester). of the game. Sports Fan Base Network (SFBN) while three Turn left at US-1 West (Baltimore Pike). Turn football games during the 2016 campaign will right at US-202 North (Wilmington Pike). be televised live by SportsFever TV Network. Turn left onto PA-926 West (Street Rd). Take fi rst right onto S. New St. Stadium is approx- imately 2 miles up on the right. 2012 Online Guide 1 West Chester Football Quick Facts West Chester University Athletics Location: ............................................................West Chester, PA 19383 Founded: .......................................................................................... 1871 Enrollment: ................................................................................... 16,801 Nickname: .......................................................................... Golden Rams Colors: ..................................................................................Purple, Gold Affi liation: ........................................................................ NCAA, ECAC Conference: .................Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Interim President: ...................................Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino Director of Athletics: ....................................Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic Sports Information Dir.: ...................................................James Zuhlke Email: ...................................................................... [email protected] Phone:.............................................................................. (610) 436-2235 FAX: ................................................................................ (610) 436-1020 Press Box Phone: ............................................................ (610) 350-8571 2016 Football Schedule Football Head Coach: ........................................................... Bill Zwaan Date Opponent Time Football Offi ce: ............................................................... (610) 436-3528 Sept. 3 at Bentley 12 p.m. Alma Mater (Yr.): ...........................................................Delaware (’79) Sept. 10 SLIPPERY ROCK (Hall of Fame Day) 12 p.m. Record at West Chester (Yrs.): ....................................108-51 (13 yrs.) Overall Record (Yrs.): ..................................................162-65 (19 yrs.) Sept. 17 at Edinboro 12 p.m. 2015 Final Overall Record: ...............................................................7-4 Sept. 24 LOCK HAVEN (Family Day)* 6 p.m. 2015 Final Ranking: ......................................................................... N/A Oct. 1 at Kutztown* 6:05 p.m. 2015 Postseason: ............................................................................... N/A Oct. 8 SHIPPENSBURG (Community Day)* 12 p.m. 2015 PSAC Record/Finish:....................................... 6-1/1st PSAC East Oct. 15 at Bloomsburg* 2 p.m. All-Time Football Record: ........................................607-284-18 (.678) Oct. 22 CHEYNEY (Homecoming)* 2 p.m. Record since 1927 (NCAA): ......................................578-265-17 (.683) Oct. 29 at East Stroudsburg* 1:05 p.m. NCAA II Playoff Appearances: