Jordan Banks (Susquehanna Township) has signed a letter of intent to play football at West Chester University.
The 6-1, 170lb wide receiver registered over 1,000 yards and ten touchdowns receiving in high school. Banks appeared on the Midstate's returning receiving leaders and Midstate's Top 125 Players lists. In his senior season, he had 31 catches for 686 yards and seven touchdowns as the Indians (10-3) reached the PIAA AAA playoffs. In his junior year, he logged 39 catches for 427 yards and three touchdowns as the Indians (7-5) advanced to the second round of the PIAA AAA District 3 playoffs.
- 2012 First Team Mid-Penn Keystone (Wide Receiver)
- 2012 Second Team Mid-Penn Keystone (Defensive Back)
- 2012 Second Team Patriot News Big 15 (Wide Receiver)
- 2012 Honorable Mention Top Prospect from Central PA
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Player News - Jabat Wins Event, Garners Honors
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jay Jabat won the high jump at the 2013 PSAC Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Edinboro University. Jabat cleared a height of 6'8.75" giving West Chester their only championship at the event. He also received All-Region honors in the high jump from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association.
West Chester Athletic Site - Jabat Brings Home PSAC Championship In High Jump; Men Finish 7th
West Chester Athletic Site - Men's Track and Field Athletes Receive All-Region Honors
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Player News - Billy "Moose" Ford Becomes a Ram
Bill Ford (Malvern Prep) will be joining the Golden Ram football team according to
Ted Silary.
The 6-4, 230lb, quarterback was #18 on the Philadelphia Inquirer's Preseason List of Top 30 QBs in Southeastern PA list. In his senior season, the team captain was 86-174 (49.4%) for 1,231 yards and eight passing touchdowns to go with his four rushing touchdowns. In his junior year, Ford was instrumental in leading Malvern Prep to a critical win in the Friars pursuit of their 30th Inter-Ac championship.
With two quarterbacks already in this year's recruiting class, look for Ford to assume a new position, possibly at tight end.
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Main Line
With two quarterbacks already in this year's recruiting class, look for Ford to assume a new position, possibly at tight end.
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Main Line
philly.com - Backup QB comes to Malvern’s rescue
Monday, February 25, 2013
Player News - Devan Labau to Join Rams
Devan Labau (St. Mark's) has committed to play football for the Golden Rams.
Although the 6-3, 280lb lineman received honors on defense, he's expected to play on the offensive line at West Chester. In his
senior season, Labau registered 43 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries as the Spartans went 9-3 and reached the semi-finals of the DIAA Division One playoffs.
- 2012 First Team Delaware All-State (Defensive Tackle)
- 2012 First Team Delaware All-Catholic Conference (Defensive Tackle)
- 2012 Second Team Delaware All-Catholic Conference (Offensive Tackle)
- 2012 First Team Delaware All-State (Defensive Tackle)
- 2012 First Team Delaware All-Catholic Conference (Defensive Tackle)
- 2012 Second Team Delaware All-Catholic Conference (Offensive Tackle)
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Event News - Killinger Foundation Fundraising Event
Mark your calendars for what is sure to be a fun event for a good cause. The Killinger Foundation will be holding a WCU Football Scholarship Fundraiser at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant in West Chester, PA on April 4th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Alumni News - Hale Announces Retirement
Former Golden Ram player and coach Danny Hale announced his retirement effective the end of June 2013. Hale played end for the Golden Rams from 1965-67 and was the head coach at West Chester from 1984-88, posting a record of 40-13. He has been the head football coach of Bloomsburg University from 1993-2012, posting a record of 173-56-1.
In his 25 years of coaching at the two schools, Hale won 13 PSAC East titles and advanced to the NCAA playoffs nine times, including The Golden Rams' first ever appearance in 1988. As player at West Chester, the Golden Rams advanced to the conference championship and the Tangerine Bowl in both 1966 and 1967. West Chester won the conference championship in 1967 with Hale being named MVP of the game.
Bloomsburg Athletic Site - Bloomsburg University's Danny Hale to Retire from Coaching
In his 25 years of coaching at the two schools, Hale won 13 PSAC East titles and advanced to the NCAA playoffs nine times, including The Golden Rams' first ever appearance in 1988. As player at West Chester, the Golden Rams advanced to the conference championship and the Tangerine Bowl in both 1966 and 1967. West Chester won the conference championship in 1967 with Hale being named MVP of the game.
Danny Hale at his Retirement Press ConferenceBloomsburg Athletic Site - Bloomsburg University's Danny Hale to Retire from Coaching
West Chester Athletic Site - Bloomsburg Football Coach And WCU Alum, Danny Hale, Announces His Retirement
Friday, February 22, 2013
Player News - Elder to Play in All-Star Game
West Chester recruit Jarel Elder has been selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) East/West All-Star Game on Sunday, May 5 at Downingtown West High School. Although Elder excelled at running back, defensive back and on special teams, he is listed on the roster as a defensive back.
LehighValleyLive.com - Parkland's Jarel Elder to play in PSFCA East/West All-Star football game
Patriot News - Rosters of 2013 PSFCA East/West All-Star Game Released
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Team News - 2013 Unofficial Recruiting Class
Name | Pos | Ht | Wt | Hometown/School |
DE |
6-5 |
245 |
Camp Hill, PA/Trinity | |
RB |
5-10 |
185 |
Lancaster, PA/Conestoga Valley | |
QB |
6-2 |
180 |
Garnet Valley, PA/ Garnet Valley | |
DB |
5-11 |
175 |
Springfield, PA/Cardinal O'Hara | |
DL |
6-3 |
280 |
Cherry Hill, NJ/East | |
DE |
6-2 |
230 |
Sellersville, PA/Pennridge | |
LB |
6-0 |
200 |
Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks West | |
RB |
5-7 |
160 |
Allentown, PA/Parkland | |
DT |
6-0 |
260 |
Downingtown, PA/East | |
OT |
6-4 |
286 |
Philadelphia, PA/Father Judge | |
QB |
6-2 |
180 |
Gladwyne, PA/Harriton | |
CB |
6-3 |
190 |
Malvern, PA/St. Joseph's Prep | |
DE |
6-4 |
255 |
Downingtown, PA/West | |
ROV |
6-0 |
180 |
Phoenixville, PA/ Phoenixville | |
CB |
5-11 |
175 |
Philadelphia, PA/Imhotep | |
DB |
6-2 |
210 |
Havertwon, PA/St. Joseph's Prep | |
ATH |
6-1 |
208 |
Philadelphia, PA/Father Judge | |
OL |
6-3 |
295 |
Willow Grove, PA/Upper Moreland | |
WR |
5-10 |
160 |
Havertown, PA/Haverford | |
DE |
6-0 |
220 |
Dillsburg, PA/Northern York | |
OL |
6-3 |
285 |
Slatington, PA/Parkland |
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Player News - Marcus Sydnor Tweets West Chester
Marcus Sydnor (Haverford) tweeted that he will play football at West Chester.
Although the 5-10, 160lb speedster received numerous honors as a cornerback, he's expected to be a wide receiver at West Chester.
Syndor appeared on Rick O'Brien's others to watch list of southeastern PA's best cornerbacks.
In his senior season, he snared 12 catches for 274 yards and three touchdowns on offense and nabbed six interceptions on defense, as the Fords (9-3) reached the PIAA AAAA District 1 playoffs.
- 2012 First Team All-Central
- 2012 First Team All-Delco
- 2012 First Team All-Main Line
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Central
- 2012 First Team All-Central
- 2012 First Team All-Delco
- 2012 First Team All-Main Line
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Central
Delco Times - Haverford has dynamic duo making picks
Haverford-HavertownPatch - Carrying A Special Name
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Player News - Kevin Duggan to Join Golden Rams
Kevin Duggan (Central Bucks West) has committed to play football at West Chester according to a Tweet from his high school coach, Brian Hensel.
The 6-0, 200lb linebacker was #141 on the most recent Philadelphia Inquirer's Top 150 list and on Rick O'Brien's others to watch list of southeastern PA's best linebackers.
As a junior, Duggan tallied 57 total tackles on defense and 146 yards and two touchdowns on offense. In only seven games in his senior season, the team captain accounted for 320 yards and three touchdowns on offense and 49 total tackles on defense.
- 2012 First Team All-Suburban One Continental
- 2012 First Team All-Intelligencer All-Area
- 2012 EasternPAFootball.com District 1 Watch List
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One Continental
- 2012 First Team All-Suburban One Continental
- 2012 First Team All-Intelligencer All-Area
- 2012 EasternPAFootball.com District 1 Watch List
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One Continental
Suburban One Sports - West Looking to Leave Its Mark
Monday, February 18, 2013
Team News - Fall 2012 WCU AD Academic Honor Roll Announced
West Chester University recently released the Fall 2012 Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll and 39 Golden Ram football players appear on that list. Qualifying for the list requires maintaining a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average or by recording a 3.00 grade point average for the semester.
Name |
Pos |
Year |
GPA |
Hometown/School |
DB |
SR |
3.00 |
York, PA/William Penn | |
WR |
SR |
3.61 |
East Earl, PA/Garden Spot | |
OL |
SO |
3.28 |
Philadelphia, PA/Simon Gratz | |
FB |
JR |
3.42 |
Boothwyn, PA/Garnet Valley | |
DB |
R-FR |
3.00 |
Winslow Twp, NJ/Winslow Twp | |
P |
SO |
3.87 |
Holland, PA/Council Rock South | |
DB |
JR |
3.00 |
Kennett Square, PA/Unionville | |
DT |
FR |
3.00 |
Holland, PA/Council Rock South | |
OL |
SO |
3.21 |
Drexel Hill, PA/Msgr Bonnor | |
TE |
SR |
3.20 |
Lincoln University, PA/Oxford | |
WR |
R-FR |
3.17 |
Secane, PA/Cardinal O'Hara | |
DE |
JR |
3.46 |
Jenkintown, PA/Jenkintown | |
RB |
FR |
3.07 |
Bethlehem, PA/Freedom | |
OG |
JR |
3.46 |
Hatfield, PA/North Penn | |
DB |
FR |
3.00 |
Berwyn, PA/Conestoga | |
OL |
FR |
3.20 |
Mount Laurel, NJ/Lenape | |
PK |
SO |
3.62 |
Philadelphia, PA/Neumann-Goretti | |
WR |
SO |
3.00 |
Wayne, PA/St. Joseph's Prep | |
OL |
R-FR |
3.04 |
Clarks Summit, PA /Abington Heights | |
DB |
JR |
3.33 |
Prospect Park, PA/Interboro | |
LB |
SO |
3.11 |
Havertown, PA/St. Joe’s Prep | |
DB |
SR |
3.41 |
Abington, PA /Chestnut Hill Academy | |
QB |
SO |
3.04 |
Plymouth Meeting, PA /La Salle | |
DE |
R-FR |
3.31 |
Mechanicsburg, PA /Cumberland Valley | |
C |
R-SR |
3.09 |
Glenolden, PA/Interboro | |
DT |
R-SR |
3.19 |
Downingtown, PA/Bishop Shanahan | |
QB |
JR |
3.00 |
Doylestown, PA /Archbishop Wood | |
DT |
JR |
3.17 |
Glen Mills, PA /Cardinal O’Hara | |
DB |
SR |
3.12 |
Exton, PA/Henderson | |
DB |
SR |
3.06 |
Lancaster, PA/Manheim Twp. | |
DB |
R-FR |
3.03 |
Harleysville, PA /Souderton | |
LB |
SO |
3.59 |
Langhorne, PA/St. Joseph’s Prep | |
LB |
R-FR |
3.59 |
Bethlehem, PA /Liberty | |
FB |
JR |
3.11 |
Philadelphia, PA /Northeast | |
DE |
SO |
3.13 |
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East | |
WR |
SR |
3.15 |
West Chester, PA /Bishop Shanahan | |
DL |
SO |
3.44 |
Frazer, PA /Great Valley | |
RB |
JR |
3.22 |
West Chester, PA /Rustin | |
DB |
SR |
3.11 |
Rehoboth Beach, DE/Cape Henlopen |
WCU Athletic Site - A Record 375 Athletes Named to WCU AD Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2012
Friday, February 15, 2013
Player News - Josh Ganzelli Stays in Chester County
Josh Ganzelli (Downingtown East) has signed a letter of intent to play football at West Chester University.
The 6-0, 260lb defensive tackle will play in the Valor Bowl , Chester County's high school football all-star game, in May.
The Cougars qualified for the PIAA AAAA District 1 playoffs in both his senior season (10-1) and his junior year (9-3).
- 2012 Second Team All-Chest-Mont National
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Chest-Mont National
- 2012 Second Team All-Chest-Mont National
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Chest-Mont National
philly.com - Ches-Mont League preview
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Player News - Dylan Thomas Signs With West Chester
Dylan Thomas (Northern York) has signed a letter of intent to play football for West Chester University. The 6-0, 220lb versatile player received multiple conference honors, is a honor student and also wrestles for the Polar Bears. In his senior season, Thomas had 15 catches for 252 yards and three touchdowns at tight end, 83 total tackles, ten sacks and three interceptions on defense, and averaged 41 yards per punt.
- 2012 First Team Mid-Penn Colonial (Tight End, Defensive Line, Punter)
- 2012 First Team Mid-Penn Colonial (Tight End, Defensive Line, Punter)
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Player News - Ian Nanni Sign With Rams
Ian Nanni (Downingtown West) has signed a letter of intent to play football at West Chester University.
The 6-4, 255lb defensive end will play in the Valor Bowl , Chester County's high school football all-star game, in May.
In his senior season, Nanni logged 60 tackles, 10.5 sacks and five forced fumbles while leading the Whippets (7-4) to the PIAA AAAA District 1 playoffs.
He is the son of Paul Nanni who starred at linebacker for the Golden Rams in the 80's and whose name still appears in the record book.
- 2012 First Team All-Chest-Mont National
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Chest-Mont National
- 2012 First Team All-Chest-Mont National
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Chest-Mont National
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Player News - Jabat Flies Again
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jay Jabat won the high jump in the Lafayette Rider Winter Games at the New Balance Track Center inside the New York City Armory. Jabat cleared a height of 6'6.75" which tied him with one other competitor in the field of nine jumpers. He is now tied with three others in the PSAC with the highest jump registered in the conference this season.
Jabat saw action in five games this past season for the Golden Ram football team.
Jabat saw action in five games this past season for the Golden Ram football team.
West Chester Athletic Site - Chapman Wins Long And Triple Jump; Jabat Captures High Jump At Armory
Lafayette/Rider Winter Games- Invitational - Men's High Jump College
Player News - Joe DeMaio Joining the Golden Rams
Joe DeMaio (Cardinal O'Hara) has signed a letter of intent to play football at West Chester.
The 5-11, 175lb two-way player was #5 on Rick O'Brien's top safeties list. In his senior season, DeMaio hauled in 23 catches for 392 yards and four touchdowns on offense. Last season, he had 13 tackles and an interception in the Lions' loss in the PIAA District 12 AAA semi-finals. DeMaio served as a team captain his senior season and was also his team's recipient of the Mini Maxwell Award.
- 2012 First Team PFN Class AAA All State (Athlete)
- 2012 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic AAA Division (Wide Receiver, Safety)
- 2012 First Team Daily News All-Catholic (Safety)
- 2012 Second Team Daily News All-City (Safety)
- 2012 Third Team Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania (Safety)
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-EasternPAFootball.com Big School (Specialist)
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Delco (Wide Receiver)
- 2011 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic AAA Division (Safety))
- 2011 Honorable Mention Daily News All-Catholic (Safety)
- 2012 First Team PFN Class AAA All State (Athlete)
- 2012 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic AAA Division (Wide Receiver, Safety)
- 2012 First Team Daily News All-Catholic (Safety)
- 2012 Second Team Daily News All-City (Safety)
- 2012 Third Team Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania (Safety)
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-EasternPAFootball.com Big School (Specialist)
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Delco (Wide Receiver)
- 2011 First Team Coaches' All-Catholic AAA Division (Safety))
- 2011 Honorable Mention Daily News All-Catholic (Safety)
Friday, February 8, 2013
Player News - Pat Moriarty Keeps Ram Horns
Pat Moriarty (Harriton) has signed a letter of intent to play football at West Chester.
The 6-2, 180lb quarterback was #31 on the most recent Philadelphia Inquirer's Top 150 list and #6 on Rick O'Brien's list of southeastern PA's best quarterbacks.
A three-year starter for the Rams, Moriarty posted eye-popping numbers in high school, throwing for 6,153 yards and 54 touchdowns, which are both Central League records. Moriarty served as a team captain his senior season and was also his team's recipient of the Mini Maxwell Award.
- 2012 First Team All-Main Line
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Central
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-EasternPAFootball.com Big School
- 2012 EasternPAFootball.com District 1 Watch List
- 2011 First Team All-Main Line
- 2011 Second Team All-Central
- 2011 EasternPAFootball.com District 1 Watch List
- 2012 First Team All-Main Line
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Central
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-EasternPAFootball.com Big School
- 2012 EasternPAFootball.com District 1 Watch List
- 2011 First Team All-Main Line
- 2011 Second Team All-Central
- 2011 EasternPAFootball.com District 1 Watch List
MainlineMediaNews - Harriton QB Moriarty signs letter of intent with West Chester
Delco Times - Pat Moriarty’s record-setting night leads Harriton in stunning comeback over Strath Haven
MainlineMediaNews - Pat Moriarty's hard work paying dividends for Harriton football
ArdmoreMerionWynnewoodPatch - Harriton Star QB's Return Questionable
MainlineMediaNews - Harriton junior QB Moriarty puts on first-half passing clinic against Upper Darby
MainlineMediaNews - Harriton's Moriarty named one of top sophomore gridders in Pa.