SHIRK FIELDat Musselman Stadium 1 23 4 5 6 Photos 1-6 track the evolution of Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium from natural grass to the state-of-the-art artificial surface pictured below. Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium State-of-the-art artificial turf has been installed at Musselman Stadium thanks to the generosity of Richard D. Shirk ’67, starting quarterback of the 1966 squad that won the Lambert Cup as the top College Division program in the East. Musselman Stadium retains its long-time name, but the field itself has been named in recognition of the Shirk Family Foundation’s gift. “Artificial turf returns Musselman Stadium to the status of an elite venue at the NCAA Division III level,” said Director of Athletics David Wright. Shirk Field features an in-fill synthetic grass surface called Astro- Play, produced by makers of the original AstroTurf. Shirk – now the retired president and chief executive officer of Cerulean Companies, Inc., parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia – was a two-year football letterwinner. As a junior in 1965, he was a starting defensive back as well as the backup for 1985 Hall of Athletic Honor inductee and future NFL quarterback Jim Ward ’66. The next season, Shirk was one of three team captains who led the Bullets to a 7-2 record and the region’s top team honor. He was also a starting catcher on the Bullets baseball team. “Dick Shirk’s wonderful gift couldn’t have come at a better time as we begin a major initiative to enhance athletic and recreational facilities at the College,” said former Vice President for College Relations Lex Mc- Millan. “I hope Dick’s generosity will be an inspiration to many others who had similar strong experiences as athletes at Gettysburg College.” – Jim Hale TABLE OF CONTENTS/QUICK FACTS TABLE Table of Contents 2007 Bullets Quick Facts Shirk Field at Mussleman Stadium ......... Inside Front 2006 Football Facts ................................................3 Location ...............................................................................................Gettysburg, Pa. 17325 About the College ..................................................4 Founded .......................................................................................................................... 1832 Administration.......................................................5 Enrollment .....................................................................................................................2,600 Support Staff ..........................................................6 Nickname ..................................................................................................................... Bullets Head Coach Barry Streeter ....................................7 Colors ..........................................................................................................Orange and Blue Assistant Coaching Staff .....................................8-9 Affiliation ....................................................................................NCAA Division III, ECAC All-Time Coaching Records ...................................9 Conference ........................................................................................Centennial Conference 2007 Season Preview .......................................10-11 President ........................................................................................ Dr. Katherine Haley Will 2007 Roster .....................................................12-13 Director of Athletics .........................................................................................David Wright 2007 Returning Letterwinner Profiles .......................14-21 Athletic Department Phone ........................................................................... (717) 337-6400 2007 Opponent Information/Series Results .22-25 Athletic Department Fax ................................................................................ (717) 337-6528 2006 Statistics .................................................26-27 Stadium ...........................................................................Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium 2006 Honors and Awards ....................................27 Built/Capacity ......................................................................................................1965/6,176 Centennial Conference ......................................28 Surface/Installed.............................................................................................Artificial/2003 All-Time Records ..................................................29 Season-by-Season Leaders ...............................30-32 Head Coach (alma mater/year) ......................................Barry Streeter (Lebanon Valley ’71) History of Gettysburg Football ............................32 Record at Gettysburg .............................................................. 141-137-5 (.507) (29th season) All-Time Results ..............................................33-36 Overall Record ................................................................................................................same All-Time Series Records .......................................37 Office Phone ....................................................................................................(717) 337-6414 All-Time Statistical Leaders..................................37 All-Time Letterwinners ...................................38-42 Sports Information Director ...........................................................................Braden Snyder 2007 Opponent Composite Schedule ....Inside Back SID Office Phone ............................................................................................(717) 337-6527 2007 Schedule .......................................Back Cover SID Cell Phone ...............................................................................................(717) 752-0705 SID Fax ........................................................................................................... (717) 337-6528 SID Email......................................................................................... [email protected] Memo to Press/Radio/TV Football Press Box Phone ............................................................................... (717) 337-6423 The 2007 Gettysburg College Football Media Guide Web Site Address ..........................................................................www.gettysburgsports.com was compiled for your convenience in covering Gettysburg College football during the 2007 season. First year of football ........................................................................................................ 1890 Contents of this guide and changes in plans and All-time Record ...........................................................................................514-469-42 (.522) personnel will be supplemented during the season NCAA Playoff Appearances/Last Appearance .......................................................... 1/1985 by the Sports Information Office. All requests for ad- Record in NCAA Playoffs/Result .............................. 2-1/ Lost in Semifinal to Ithaca, 0-34 ditional information, including pictures, press passes and press box accomodations, should be forwarded 2006 Overall Record ..........................................................................................................5-5 to the Sports Information Office. 2006 Conference Record/Finish .............................................................................3-3/T-3rd Offensive System ................................................................................................Spread Wing Helpful Hints Defensive System................................................................................................................ 4-3 Game Time: All home games are 1 p.m. ET. 2007 Captains ............................Harold Barton, Kyle Luciano, James Russell, Tom Sturges Telephones: There are four telephones in the press Lettermen Returning/Lost ........................................................................................... 39/15 box, all with separate outside numbers. However, Starters Returning ......................................................5 Offense, 9 Defense, 1 Special teams only collect or credit card calls may be made. The main press box number is (717) 337-6423. Returning Offensive Starters Services: Programs, number changes and depth Matt Flynn (So., QB), Pete Meggers (Sr., TE), James Russell (Sr., OL), Tom Sturges (Sr., TB), charts are furnished. Play-by-play, halftime and final Sam Walthall (Jr., OL) statistics are available. Food and beverages are also provided. Returning Defensive Starters Photographers: Ample outlets are provided. Press Harold Barton (Sr., LB), Adam Fulmer (Sr., DB), James Holubowich (Sr., LB), Josh Jerrold and movie personnel work atop enclosed press box. (Jr., DL), Kyle Luciano (Sr., DB), Anthony Pastore (Jr., DL), David Rodriguez (Jr., DB), Jason Sideline passes are available. Taylor (Sr., DB), Tim Widdoes (So., LB) Requests: For special services, feature stories, pho- tographs, coverage, broadcast privileges, and other information, email or call: Sports Information Of- 2006 Results (5-5, 3-3 CC) Gettysburg Coaching Staff fice, Box 400, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA Sept. 2 at Lebanon Valley ........... L, 12-13 17325. Head Coach/QB.........................Barry Streeter Sept. 9 HAMPDEN-SYDNEY .....W, 28-20 (Lebanon Valley ’71)