Former Golden Ram linebacker Greg Smith passed away on June 20. He was 34.
In his three years of football at West Chester University, Smith garnered 25 starts in 37 games including five playoff contests. In his career, he amassed 135 total tackles including 6.5 tackles for loss. He capped the 2008 playoff win over Southern Connecticut with a 30-yard interception return.
The Smith Family is using a GoFundMe to eastablish The Gregory Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Friday, June 25, 2021
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Team News - Golden Rams win 2019 Lambert Trophy
Army was declared the FBS winner for 2020 while Penn State claimed the trophy for 2019. James Madison won the Lambrt Trophy for both 2019 and 2020. Muhlenberg was the Division III recipient for 2019, while there was no award for 2020. The Lambert Trophy recognizes supremacy in Eastern college football.
Monday, June 14, 2021
Event News - DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game
A future Golden Ram will be participating in the 65th Annual DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game to be held at 7:00 pm on June 18 at University of Delaware Stadium.
Lineman Patrick Methlie of Salesianum is slated to play for the Blue squad in the contest.
Proceeds from the event benefit Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities.
Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens - DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Player News - Ruskowski Receives Preseason Honors
Junior left tackle and team captain Brendan Ruskowski has been named second team preseason All-Division II by Lindy’s Sports. Ruskowski was named second team All-PSAC East after the 2019 season.
The Golden Rams do not appear in Lindy's top 25, but two of this season's scheduled opponents do: Shepherd at #16 and Indiana at #20.
West Chester Athletic Site - Brendan Ruskowski Named To Lindy’s Division II All-America Squad
The Golden Rams do not appear in Lindy's top 25, but two of this season's scheduled opponents do: Shepherd at #16 and Indiana at #20.
Left tackle Brendan Ruskowski anchors the Golden Ram offensive lineWest Chester Athletic Site - Brendan Ruskowski Named To Lindy’s Division II All-America Squad
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Team News - 2021 Captains Announced
The captains for the 2021 Golden Ram footbal team have been identified.
They are
wide receiver Rasheem James,
tight end Dan Neuhaus,
offensive lineman Brendan Ruskowski, and
defensive lineman Omar Peterkin.
The 2021 season will open on Thursday September 2 at Bentley in Waltham, MA.
The 2021 season will open on Thursday September 2 at Bentley in Waltham, MA.
Friday, May 21, 2021
Team News - 2021 WCU Football Schedule
In some of the most promising news that we've seen in some time, the Golden Rams 2021 football schedule is now posted.
After not riding a bus at all in 2020, the team will have plenty of opportunity to do so right out of the gate in 2021. They’ll make the 6-hour trip up I95 to Waltham, MA on Labor Day weekend to open the season against Bentley. West Chester is 4-0 against the Falcons with all four games coming in the last five years.
The following week, West Chester will have another 6-hour ride to the northwest corner of the state as they take on Mercyhurst. The last time the Golden Rams took on the Lakers in Erie was in 2015, a 37-35 loss.
The 2021 home opener will be September 18 when West Chester hosts Edinboro. The Golden Rams romped over the Fighting Scots in their last meeting in 2017. Then West Chester will play its usual seven-game PSAC East schedule, traveling to Millersville on September 25 before hosting Bloomsburg for homecoming on October 2. A trip to Shippensburg on October 9 is followed by a home game against East Stroudsburg on October 16.
West Chester has two more treks: to Shepherdstown, WV to take on the Rams in their homecoming on October 23 and then to Lock Haven on October 30.
The Golden Rams division season closes at Farrell Stadium with a game against nearby Kutztown on November 6. The final home game of the regular season is set for November 13 against either IUP or possibly another PSAC West team if West Chester is in the PSAC championship game.
After not riding a bus at all in 2020, the team will have plenty of opportunity to do so right out of the gate in 2021. They’ll make the 6-hour trip up I95 to Waltham, MA on Labor Day weekend to open the season against Bentley. West Chester is 4-0 against the Falcons with all four games coming in the last five years.
The following week, West Chester will have another 6-hour ride to the northwest corner of the state as they take on Mercyhurst. The last time the Golden Rams took on the Lakers in Erie was in 2015, a 37-35 loss.
The 2021 home opener will be September 18 when West Chester hosts Edinboro. The Golden Rams romped over the Fighting Scots in their last meeting in 2017. Then West Chester will play its usual seven-game PSAC East schedule, traveling to Millersville on September 25 before hosting Bloomsburg for homecoming on October 2. A trip to Shippensburg on October 9 is followed by a home game against East Stroudsburg on October 16.
West Chester has two more treks: to Shepherdstown, WV to take on the Rams in their homecoming on October 23 and then to Lock Haven on October 30.
The Golden Rams division season closes at Farrell Stadium with a game against nearby Kutztown on November 6. The final home game of the regular season is set for November 13 against either IUP or possibly another PSAC West team if West Chester is in the PSAC championship game.
Day
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Date
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Opponent
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Time
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Notes
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Friday
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September 3
|
6:00 pm
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Saturday
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September 11
| at
Mercyhurst
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12:00 pm
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Saturday
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September 18
|
12:00 pm
| Family Weekend | |
Saturday
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September 25
| at
Millersville
| 4:00 pm
| |
Saturday
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October 2
|
vs Bloomsburg
| 2:00 pm
| Homecoming |
Saturday
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October 9
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at Shippensburg
| 1:00 pm
| |
Saturday
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October 16
| 12:00 pm
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Saturday
| October 23
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at Shepherd
| 12:00 pm
| Shepherd Homecoming |
Saturday
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October 30
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at Lock Haven
| 1:00 pm
| |
Saturday
| November 6
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vs Kutztown
| 12:00 pm
| |
Saturday
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November 13
|
vs Indiana
| 12:00 pm
| Senior Day |
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Alumni News - Jarey Elder to Play in The Spring League
Former Golden Ram safety Jarey Elder is playing with the Blues of the The Spring League. The Blues will play this season at Rice Stadium in Houston with their first game on Friday at 9:30pm against the Sea Lions and will be broadcast on FS1.
Elder finished his West Chester University playing career in 2019. After that season, he was named WCU's Defensive Player of the Year and WCU Football Athlete of the Year, ECAC Defensive Player of the Month for October, first team All-PSAC East, PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year, second team Division 2 CCA All-Super Region 1, first team Don Hansen Football Gazette Super Region 1, second team D2Football.com All-American, honorable mention All-American by the Don Hansen Football Gazette, and was a Cliff Harris Award nominee. Earlier his year, Elder played briefly in Italy for the Milano Seamen.
Elder finished his West Chester University playing career in 2019. After that season, he was named WCU's Defensive Player of the Year and WCU Football Athlete of the Year, ECAC Defensive Player of the Month for October, first team All-PSAC East, PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year, second team Division 2 CCA All-Super Region 1, first team Don Hansen Football Gazette Super Region 1, second team D2Football.com All-American, honorable mention All-American by the Don Hansen Football Gazette, and was a Cliff Harris Award nominee. Earlier his year, Elder played briefly in Italy for the Milano Seamen.
Jarey Elder had two interceptions in the 2018 PSAC Championship GameFirst look at the rosters for the #TSLBlues 🦈 at #TSL2021!
— The Spring League 🏈 (@TheSpringLeague) May 6, 2021
In Week 1, the Blues will face the Sea Lions from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 9:30 pm ET on Friday, May 7!
The game will be aired on @FS1 and is not open to the public. pic.twitter.com/X0sNXrLt1a
American Football International - Milano Seamen put championship run back on track in Bologna
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Alumni News - Erick Brundidge to Play in The Spring League
Former Golden Ram wide receiver Erick Brundidge is playing with the The Aviators of the The Spring League. The Aviators will play this season at Lucas Oil Stadium with their first game on Thursday at 7:00pm against the Alphas and will be broadcast on FS1.
The speedster was named second team All-PSAC East after his junior year in 2014, a season in which he made 46 catches for 759 yards and 10 touchdowns for a Golden Ram team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA playoffs. He played in all 50 games of his West Chester career, finishing with 121 receptions for 2,372 yards and 27 touchdowns. Brundidge played in the Indoor Football League with the now defunct Colorado Crush in 2017 and with The Green Bay Blizzard in 2016.
The speedster was named second team All-PSAC East after his junior year in 2014, a season in which he made 46 catches for 759 yards and 10 touchdowns for a Golden Ram team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA playoffs. He played in all 50 games of his West Chester career, finishing with 121 receptions for 2,372 yards and 27 touchdowns. Brundidge played in the Indoor Football League with the now defunct Colorado Crush in 2017 and with The Green Bay Blizzard in 2016.
First look at the #TSLAviators 🛩️ roster at #TSL2021!
— The Spring League 🏈 (@TheSpringLeague) May 3, 2021
The Aviators will take on the Alphas in the first game of #TheSpringLeague season from @LucasOilStadium at 7 pm ET on Thursday, May 6! The game will air on @FS1.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://t.co/qsEH1IockC pic.twitter.com/jgbLFCl9kM
XFL News Hub - The Spring League: Aviators 2021 Spring Roster Breakdown
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Team News - Spring Football
The Golden Rams concluded their sprnig practice schedule with an intrasquad scrimmage on Friday. While there was no annual Purple-Gold game this spring, at least practices were held and scrimmages were played. Without knowing what players remain from the 2019 team combined with everyone wearing practice jerseys, it was hard to tell who was who out there, but it was just good to have some semblance football being played again. The one notable standout was Dan Neuhaus who made a great one-handed catch along the sideline and pulled down multiple touchdowns regardless of which quaterback was chucking the ball to him. Due to John A. Farrell Stadium being readied for numerous graduation ceremonies, the scrimmage was held on the practice field.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Alumni News - Ch'aim Smith to Play in Indoor Football League
Former Golden Ram defensive end Ch'aim Smith has signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League.
Smith was a three-time All-PSAC East selection and after his senior year, he was also named first team AFCA Division II All-America, second team Don Hansen Football Gazette Super Region One, honorable mention D2football.com All-American, and a Cliff Harris Award finalist.
Smith was a three-time All-PSAC East selection and after his senior year, he was also named first team AFCA Division II All-America, second team Don Hansen Football Gazette Super Region One, honorable mention D2football.com All-American, and a Cliff Harris Award finalist.
Ch'aim Smith is second in WCU history in career sacks (Photo Ron Hockman)#StormNation welcome Ch'aim Smith to the #ThunderDefense! Ch'aim played at West Chester University where he had 159 tackles, 43.5 tackles for loss, 28.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 2 blocks & 8 pass break-ups. Smith was an 3x All-PSAC East defensive end! ⚡️ #TheGoldStandard pic.twitter.com/g4gSkDB3LB
— Sioux Falls Storm (@siouxfallsstorm) April 14, 2021
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