Quick About Facts Albright This is Albright Coaching Staff Welcome to Albright College. Founded in 1856, Albright celebrates more than a century and a half of a rich academic heritage in the liberal arts and Location: Reading, Pa. Head Coach: John Marzka a dynamic, welcoming and collaborative campus community. Year Founded: 1856 Alma Mater/Year: Allegheny College/1991 With 1,660 traditional undergraduate students, Albright is able to offer a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, close student/faculty relationships and an em- Enrollment: 1,660 Seasons/Record at Albright: 6th season/37-19 phasis on the whole individual. Classes are small and interactive, giving students extraordinary opportunities to get to know their professors and to engage in President: Lex O. McMillan III, Ph.D. Office Phone: 610-921-7535 hands-on research and creative opportunities with them. Athletic Directors: Rick Ferry and Janice Luck Email: [email protected] Assistant Athletic Director: Jeff Feiler As a national liberal arts college, Albright offers 50 programs of undergraduate study, ranging from accounting to theatre, that are grounded in a Assistant Coaches: Nickname: Lions common curriculum instilling lifelong skills in communication, critical thinking, adaptability and a love of learning. Albright is also a national leader in interdis- Tom Barndt (Defensive Tackles/Long Snappers Coach) Colors: Red and White ciplinary education, offering a broad range of interdisciplinary programs including digital media, information systems, optics, Latin American studies, psycho- Mike Boyer (Cornerbacks Coach) Affiliation: NCAA Division III, ECAC biology, biochemistry and environmental studies, as well as combined concentrations such as music/business. More than half of all students at Albright opt Victor Brown (Tight Ends and Assistant Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference for combined or interdisciplinary majors—and still graduate in four years. In fact, in any given year, students create more than 200 different combinations of Coordinator) majors. History of Albright Football Ross Grimm (Running Backs Coach/Video Coordinator) In addition, Albright’s long tradition of excellence in the natural sciences and pre-professional programs continues to prepare graduates for medical, Founded: 1892 Ryan Jirgl (Assistant Linebackers Coach) dental and veterinary school. Seasons/Record: 105/436-466-24*# Michael Neale (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach/Strength and An Albright liberal arts education—the foundation for which lies in a course of study that combines breadth and depth—helps students to expand *-No Team 1895-99, 1901, 1907-1911 Conditioning Coach) their horizons, discover new perspectives and connect the dots among disciplines. While it lays the foundation for a future career, it also produces well-round- #-Did not play due to WWII 1943-45 Sal Ruffino (Defensive Line Coach) ed, well-informed graduates with a wide skill set, graduates who will thrive in today’s ever-changing world. NCAA Tournament Appearances: 4 (09, 96, 76, 75) Drew Stelzer (Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receiver Coach/Director of Middle Atlantic Conference Championships: 10 (08, 97, 96, 77, 76, Football Operations/Junior Varsity Head Coach) Explore Everything Albright Has to Offer 75, 72, 68, 60, 59) Mike Winslow (Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Offensive ECAC Bowl Game Championships: 5 (08, 04, 01, 97, 95) Line Coach/Academic Coordinator) While academics are a priority, co-curricular activities also provide opportunities for growth and play a significant role in producing a well-rounded Best Finish in NCAA Tournament: Quarterfinal Round (09, 96, 76, 75) Randy Yerger (Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach) graduate. Participation in campus activities and events can develop and strengthen leadership, creativity, talents, self-expression and refinement of lifelong Most Wins in Program History: 11 (09) skills. Students are encouraged to take part in the nearly 70 student organizations, 23 varsity sports and the many diverse social, cultural and spiritual events on campus. Sports Information 2012 SCHEDULE Community service is also embedded in the Albright culture. Albright’s Volunteer Center serves TABLE OF CONTENTS SID: Jimmy McCumber as a clearinghouse for community service projects and connects students and agencies. Each year, Albright Quick Facts 1 Office: 610-921-7786 Albright College 2 Sat., Sept. 1 at Kean University 7 p.m. students log some 15,000 volunteer hours. Fax: 610-921-7566 Albright Athletics 3 Students at Albright also have access to outstanding teaching, research, social, cultural and reli- Pressbox: 610-929-6754 Sat., Sept. 8 * STEVENSON UNIVERSITY 1 p.m. Gene L. Shirk Stadium 4 gious resources and facilities. Season Preview 5-6 Hotline: 610-929-6668 Sat., Sept. 15 * at Wilkes University 2 p.m. The F. Wilbur Gingrich Library contains more than 240,000 books, periodicals, records and audio/ Coaching Staff 7-14 Website: www.albrightathletics.com Sat., Sept. 22 * LYCOMING COLLEGE& 1 p.m. Preseason Roster 15-16 visual materials, and has a knowledgeable staff dedicated to serving students. The Center for the Arts houses Sat., Sept. 29 * at Delaware Valley College 1 p.m. Captains 17 the nationally recognized Freedman Gallery, devoted to contemporary art, and Wachovia Theatre, a comfort- Broadcasts Sat., Oct. 13 * FDU-FLORHAM 1 p.m. Key Returners 18-24 Home Game (Video): EZ-Stream able venue for theatrical performances and concerts. And the Experiential Learning and Career Development Opponents Profiles 25-30 Sat., Oct. 20 * KING’S COLLEGE^ 1 p.m. Away Games (Audio): www.teamline.cc Center offers countless opportunities for collaborative faculty/student research, study abroad, internships and Season Review 31-38 Sat., Oct. 27 * at Widener University 1 p.m. Individual Statistics 39-40 Play-by-Play Announcer: Bob McCool career development. Defensive Statistics 41 Sat., Nov. 3 * MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY+ 1 p.m. Last fall, Albright celebrated the grand opening of its new Science Center. This $34.5 million Team Statistics 42 Sports Medicine Sat., Nov. 10 * at Lebanon Valley College 1 p.m. project included construction of 41,635 square feet of new state-of-the-art labs and classrooms and complete Individual Career Records 43-44 Athletic Trainer: Rick Partsch, MS, ATC renovation of the historic 37,019-square-foot Merner-Pfeiffer Hall of Science, built in 1929 and expanded and Individual Season Records 45-46 Assistant Athletic Trainer: Danielle Belfanti, ATC renovated in 1965. Single Game Records 47-48 *-Middle Atlantic Conference Game Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ashley Care, MS, ATC For those interested in fitness and health, the Schumo Center for Fitness and Well-Being offers All-Time Longest Plays 49 &-62nd Annual Rajah Shriners Pretzel Bowl Team Records 50 Assistant Athletic Trainer: Kyle Moore, MS, ATC numerous programs and opportunities from fitness classes to massage therapy, as well as Peg’s, a café ^-2012 Homecoming Game All-Conference Selections 51-53 Team Orthopedist: Stephen Soffer, M.D. +-Senior Day featuring healthy foods. Coaching Records 54 Team Physician: Josh Williamson, M.D. Eight residence halls offer a variety of housing options, and the Campus Center, the hub of student All-Time Series Records 55 Training Room Phone: 610-921-7827 activity, contains student lounges, the bookstore, Jake’s Place (snack bar), Jake’s Java (coffee bar) and a Year-by-Year Results 56-60 newly renovated dining hall. MAC 100 61 1 WWW.ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM WWW.ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM 2 Albright Gene L. Shirk Athletics Stadium About Albright Athletics Shirk Stadium, dedicated in 1925 and home to the Albright Lions for over 80 years, underwent major renovations in 2005, turning it into one of the top Division Administration III football stadiums in the nation. The athletics program at Albright College is geared towards student-athletes who love their Co-Director of Athletics sport and want the freedom to explore everything college life has to offer. The original home grandstand, built nearly a century ago, was replaced with a new building that seats 3,000 spectators while providing locker rooms, training Rick Ferry facilities, and a laundry room for the Lion football, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and field hockey teams. A state-of-the-art press phone: 610-921-7825 Albright sponsors 23 sports teams on the varsity level, 11 for men and 12 for women, with box sits atop the home grandstand, giving both visiting media and VIP’s a first-class place to watch the game. The natural-grass playing surface was replaced email: [email protected] more than 30 percent participation of the student body in intercollegiate athletics. The col- with A-turf, an artificial turf surface that will allow multi-sport play in the new stadium. The stadium also features top-of-the-line lighting that will allow for night lege also supports varsity cheerleading, established club teams (including the 2011 NRU games to be played throughout the year. Janice Luck Division IV national finalist women’s rugby club) and a wide variety of seasonal intramurals. phone: 610-921-7824 A new grandstand on the visitors’ side seats 2,000 spectators, giving Shirk Stadium a total seating capacity of 5,000. Standing room for spectators is also available at either end zone. email: [email protected] Albright is a member of the 18-team Middle Atlantic Conference, one of the nation’s strongest NCAA Division III conferences. Because of that, student-athletes at Albright have A new main entrance, concession stands, and restroom areas sit at the south end of the stadium. Assistant Director of Athletics the rare opportunity to compete on a high level and enjoy the benefits of the small-college Jeff Feiler environment. In addition to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and MAC, phone: 610-921-7678 Albright is affiliated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). email: [email protected] Albright coaches ask for dedication both on the fields and in the classrooms. Despite the challenge, many Lion athletes earn grade-point averages of 3.0 and above in a variety of Administrative Assistant pre-professional disciplines and distinctive programs.