Throwback Thursday - 1975

The 1975 season was a tough one for the Golden Rams. They opened the campaign with a shutout loss at New Hampshire which would later advance to the Division II semi-finals. But it was the next three games that were difficult - three losses to American International, East Stroudsburg (yes, Denny Douds was head coach back then) and Millersville by a total of 13 points. After starting the season 0-4, West Chester then peeled off four straight wins, with the shining moment being a 42-7 whitewashing at Hillsdale who was nationally ranked at the time. The season closed with a 35-7 loss at Delaware which was led by quarterback Bill Zwaan.

Herb Mills led the Golden Rams in rushing with 720 yards and was named first team All-PSAC East. Quarterback John Newman attempted only 121 passes (for comparison, Sean McCartney attempted 418 last season), but he completed 75 of them for a 61.2 completion percentage which still ranks as one of the most accurate seasons in West Chester history. A freshman tight end by the name of Joe Senser was the top pass catcher and earned first team All-PSAC East. After his career at West Chester, Senser was drafted in the sixth round by the Minnesota Vikings where he spent five seasons. Other All-PSAC East performers were offensive tackle Jack Simon, guard Sam Leedy, punter Steve Cook, defensive lineman Dave Sharpless, end Ron Hovart, linebacker John Scanlon, linebacker Gary Smith, and defensive back Dave Kline who led the team with five interceptions.

Captains Ron Hovart and Mike Gowen