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 artifi cial surface pictured below. Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium State-of-the-art artifi cial 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 fi eld itself has been named in recognition of the Shirk Family Foundation’s gift. “Artifi cial 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-fi ll synthetic grass surface called AstroPlay, produced by makers of the original AstroTurf. Shirk – now the retired president and chief executive offi cer 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 base- ball 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 Re- lations Lex McMillan. “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 Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium ....................... Inside Front 2009 Football Facts ...........................................................3 About the College ..............................................................5 Administration/Athletics Staff .............................................7 The Centennial Conference...............................................9 Head Coach Barry Streeter .............................................10 Assistant Coaching Staff ............................................11-12 Support Staff ...............................................................12-13 2009 Season Preview.................................................14-15 2009 Roster ....................................................16-17, 26-28 2009 Returning Letterwinner Profi les ................................... 18-25 All-Time Captains .........................................................................29 Marching Band/Cheerleaders .....................................................30 GETTYSBURG COLLEGE FACTS 2009 Opponent Information/Series Results................31-34 Location ......................................................Gettysburg, Pa. 17325 2008 Statistics ............................................................35-36 Founded .................................................................................1832 2008 Honors and Awards ................................................36 Enrollment .............................................................................2,600 All-Time Award List .....................................................37-39 Nickname .............................................................................Bullets 2008 Centennial Conference Recap ...............................40 Colors ..................................................................Orange and Blue All-Time Records .............................................................41 Affi liation .............................................................NCAA Division III Season-by-Season Leaders .......................................42-43 Conference ................................................Centennial Conference History of Gettysburg Football .........................................44 President ............................................ Dr. Janet Morgan Riggs ’77 All-Time Results .........................................................45-48 Director of Athletics .................................................... David Wright All-Time Series Records ..................................................49 Athletics Department Phone ..................................(717) 337-6400 All-Time Statistical Leaders .............................................49 Athletics Department Fax .......................................(717) 337-6528 All-Time Letterwinners ................................................50-54 2009 Opponent Composite Schedule................. Inside Back BULLETS FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS 2009 Schedule.................................................. Back Cover Head Coach.............................................................. Barry Streeter SPORTS INFORMATION Alma Mater.................................................... Lebanon Valley ’71 Sports Information Director ......................... Braden Snyder Overall Record/Year ..................................152-147-5 (.508)/31st Offi ce Phone ...........................................(717) 337-6527 Record at Gettysburg/Year .................................................same Cell Phone ..............................................(717) 752-0705 Offi ce Phone .......................................................(717) 337-6414 E-mail [email protected] Email ...................................................bhstreet@gettysburg.edu Assistant Sports Information Director ............Corey Jewart Stadium .................................... Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium Offi ce Phone ...........................................(717) 337-6323 Built/Capacity.................................................................1965/6,176 Cell Phone ...............................................(717) 752-0060 Surface/Installed ........................................................ Artifi cial/2003 E-mail [email protected] First Year of Football................................................................1890 Sports Information Intern .............................Eric Seideman All-Time Record ..................................................525-479-42 (.522) Offi ce Phone ...........................................(717) 337-6499 NCAA Playoff Appearances/Last Appearance ......................1/1985 E-mail [email protected] Record in NCAA Playoffs ............................................................2-1 Sports Information Administrative Assistant .....Jan Sharrah 2008 Overall Record...................................................................5-5 Offi ce Phone ............................................(717) 337-6526 2008 Conference Record/Finish .......................................5-3/T-4th Email [email protected] Offensive System .......................................................Spread Wing Football Press Box ......................................(717) 337-6423 Defensive System.......................................................................4-4 SID Fax .......................................................(717) 337-6528 2009 Team Captains .......... Sean Beirne, Taylor Byrne, Matt Flynn, Bullets Sports Hotline ............(717) 33-SPORT (337-7678) .......................................................Ricky Manigat, Tim Widdoes Athletics Website .................www.gettysburgsports.com Lettermen Returning/Lost .......................................................35/20 Starters Returning ............ 7 Offense, 7 Defense, 2 Special Teams MEMO TO THE MEDIA This media guide was compiled for your convenience in CREDITS covering Gettysburg College football during the 2009 season. The 2009 Gettysburg College Football Media Guide was compiled Contents of this guide and changes in plans and personnel and produced by the Sports Information Offi ce. will be supplemented during the season by the Sports Infor- Editor .......................................................................Braden Snyder mation Offi ce. All requests for additional information, pictures, Assistant Editors ..........Corey Jewart, Jan Sharrah, Tommy Riggs press passes and press box accommodations should be Cover Designs ............................................................Corey Jewart forwarded to the Sports Information Offi ce. Printing ....................................Whitmore Printing (Lancaster, Pa.) Photography ................. David Sinclair, Ryan Murray, Bill Dowling, Sports Information Offi ce ..................................Corey Jewart (action), Carl Leinbach (still) Campus Box 400 Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA 17325 GETTYSBURG FOOTBALL 3 The Center for Athletics, Recreation and Fitness ABOUT THE COLLEGE About Gettysburg College Gettysburg College was chartered in 1832 during a time in which most of the nation’s strongest liberal arts colleges were established. It is located on the famous Civil War battlefi eld at Gettysburg, Pa., and has played a major role in American history. Currently ranked among the best liberal arts colleges in the United States, Gettysburg College is committed to preparing nearly 2,600 students from more than 40 states and 35 foreign countries for the opportunities of a chang- ing world. Students may choose from 37 majors, pursue