media services The 2008 West Chester University football RADIO/TELEVISION media guide is designed to assist media in its Sports Information coverage of the Golden Rams during the upcom- BROADCASTS Internet, radio and television stations seek- ing season. James Zuhlke ing permission to broadcast games from John Below is a list of media services available to A. Farrell Stadium should contact West Chester Sports help members of the media in their coverage of University’s sports information department at Information the Golden Rams’ program. We hope you will least two weeks prior to the game. A PSAC take full advantage of the services offered by the Director courtesy line is available in the John A. Farrell sports information department, as we are here Stadium press box. Internet, radio and TV sta- to serve you. Please make note of the following Offi ce Phone: tions using the courtesy line must call collect, services available throughout the 2008 season. (610) 436-3316 use a calling card or provide for an incoming Should additional information be required, please Offi ce Fax: call. All broadcasters must be set up 60 minutes do not hesitate to contact us. prior to kickoff. (610) 436-1020 CREDENTIALS POSTGAME INTERVIEWS Mailing Address: All requests for working press, photo and Postgame interviews featuring players and Sports Information Offi ce broadcast credentials for West Chester Univer- coaches from both teams will be conducted ap- Sturzebecker HSC, Rm 220 sity’s 2008 home football games should be made proximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of West Chester University in writing on company letterhead at least 10 days the contest right on the fi eld. West Chester, PA 19383 prior to the game for which credentials will be requested. Please direct all requests to James PHOTOGRAPHY Directions to West Chester Zuhlke, sports information director, Sturzebecker Credentials for sideline photographers are HSC, Rm 220, West Chester University, West From Philadelphia available by contacting James Zuhlke in West Take Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76 West) to Exit 26B. Chester, PA 19383. Requests may also be faxed Chester University’s sports information offi ce Follow Rt. 202 South for approximately 20 minutes. to (610) 436-1020. All credentials that cannot be at: (610) 436-3316 with priority given to those Take High Street exit to second traffi c light at Rosedale mailed will be left at will call located at the main agencies covering the participating schools on a Ave. and turn left. Or take West Chester Pike (Rt. 3 entrance to John A. Farrell Stadium. regular basis. West) to Rt. 202 S. by-pass. Follow Rt. 202 S. to High Photographers can pick up fl ip cards and Street exit. Go to second traffi c light at Rosedale Ave. and turn left. PRESS BOX rosters in the John A. Farrell press box prior to Because of the limited space available in kickoff. Photographers are not permitted in be- From Western Pennsylvania (PA Turnpike) Farrell Stadium’s press box, media agencies tween the 30-yard lines and must remain outside Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 23 Downingtown. covering the visiting team will be given prior- the restraining lines surrounding the fi eld. Follow signs for Rt. 100 South. Route 100 S. will be- ity, along with West Chester’s media outlets that come High St. in the Borough of West Chester. Stay on High St. until you come to Rosedale Ave. where the cover the Golden Rams’ football program on a SCOUTING cornerstone of the University 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 Penn- booths, a fi lming area, a radio booth and a work- scouts in the press box. However, space is lim- sylvania Turnpike West for approximately 35 miles and ing press area. ited and priority will be given to media outlets take Exit 24, Valley Forge. Go about 1/4 mile to second exit, 26A, to Rt. 202 south. Merge left twice on Rt. 202 covering both schools. West Chester University S. and continue for approximately 20 minutes. Go to PRESS HOSPITALITY assumes no responsibility for scouts who appear second traffi c light at Rosedale Ave. and turn left. Food and refreshments are served throughout at the press box unannounced and without reser- the game in John A. Farrell press box on game vations for space. From Delaware, Maryland, Washington, and Dela- day. ware Memorial Bridge Take Rt. 95 North through Wilmington to the exit for Rt. LIVE STATS 202 N. (Concord Pike). Continue north on 202. (From STATISTICAL SERVICES West Chester University’s athletic department the intersections of Rts. 1 and 202, it is approximately Prior to kickoff, media will be provided with continues its thorough coverage of Golden Rams’ 7 miles to West Chester.) At the Holiday Inn proceed a game program, updated game notes from both football with “Live Stats” off its homepage on straight ahead under the overpass, following the signs the internet at www.wcupagoldenrams.com via for Business District, Rt. 322. Continue north on High teams, a fl ip card with rosters and projected start- St. to the second traffi c light at Rosedale Ave. and turn ing lineups and any last minute lineup changes. Internet Consulting Services, Inc., (ICS) SIDE- left. During the game, a running play-by-play and ARM technology. quickie stats at the end of each quarter and half From Commodore Barry Bridge (New Jersey) will also be distributed. Coming from either north or south on New Jersey Rt. Following the game, a complete postgame 295, follow signs for Rt. 322 West. Cross Commodore statistical package will be distributed to media Barry Bridge and continue on 322 W. to Rt. 1. Turn left on Rt. 1 to Rt. 202 North. Turn right on to Rt. 202 N. and containing a scoring summary, fi nal team and continue for approximately 7 miles. At the Holiday Inn individual statistics, complete play-by-play, drive proceed ahead under the overpass, following the signs charts, defensive stats and a participation list. for the Business District. Continue North on High St. to Postgame statistical packages will be available the second traffi c light (New St.). approximately 25 minutes after the conclusion of the game. 2008 Media Guide 1 quick facts/table of contents West Chester Athletics 2008 Football Schedule Location: ............................................................West Chester, PA 19383 Date Opponent Time Founded: .......................................................................................... 1871 Aug. 30 at California (Pa.) 12 p.m. Enrollment: ................................................................................... 12,800 Sept. 6 LOCK HAVEN 1 p.m. Nickname: .......................................................................... Golden Rams Sept. 13 at Delaware 6 p.m. Colors: ..................................................................................Purple, Gold Sept. 20 MILLERSVILLE* 6 p.m. Affi liation: ........................................................................ NCAA, ECAC Sept. 27 at Kutztown* 1 p.m. Conference: .................Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Oct. 4 at East Stroudsburg* 3 p.m. Interim President: ....................................................Dr. Linda Lamwers Oct. 11 C.W. POST* 6 p.m. Director of Athletics: ....................................Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic Oct. 18 SHIPPENSBURG (HC)* 2 p.m. Sports Information Dir.: ...................................................James Zuhlke Oct. 25 CHEYNEY* 1 p.m. Email: ...................................................................... [email protected] Nov. 1 at Bloomsburg* 3:30 p.m. Phone:.............................................................................. (610) 436-3316 Nov. 8 at Mercyhurst# 1 p.m. FAX: ................................................................................ (610) 436-1020 * indicates PSAC East game Press Box Phone: ............................................................ (610) 436-2160 # PSAC Championship Game - opponent may change Hotline: ............................................................................ (610) 436-2100 Football Head Coach: ........................................................... Bill Zwaan 2007 Football Results Football Offi ce: ............................................................... (610) 436-3528 Alma Mater (Yr.): ...........................................................Delaware (’79) Date Result Result Record at West Chester (Yrs.): ........................................45-18 (5 yrs.) Sept. 1 at Edinboro W, 32-16 Overall Record (Yrs.): .................................................... 99-32 (11 yrs.) Sept. 8 at Delaware L, 14-41 2007 Final Overall Record: ...............................................................9-3 Sept. 15 CLARION W, 49-21 2007 Final Ranking: ...........................................................17th (AFCA) Sept. 22 at Shippensburg W, 34-29 2007 Postseason: ................................................0-1 (NCAA II Playoffs) Sept. 29 BLOOMSBURG (HC)* W, 44-28 2007 PSAC East Record/Finish: .................................................5-0/1st Oct. 6 at Millersville* W, 42-14 Oct. 13 KUTZTOWN* W, 21-0 All-Time Football Record: ........................................544-251-18 (.680) Oct. 20 EAST STROUDSBURG* W, 30-15 Record since 1927 (NCAA): ......................................515-232-17