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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Team News - 2024 Recruiting Class

Name
Pos
Ht
Wt
School
OL
6-3
330
 Bartrum
WR
6-3
185
 Cherokee
DB
6-0
190
 Plymouth-Whitemarsh
DL
6-2
280
 Lackawanna/Neumann-Goretti
OL
6-1
275
 Saint John Vianney
TE
6-1
225
 Council Rock South
RB
6-1
180
 Bristol
WR
5-10
180
 Lackawanna/Cheltenham
OL
6-2
315
 Marist/Archbishop Wood
DE
6-3
220
 Quakertown
P
5-10
155
 Cherry Hill East
DB
5-11
175
 Conwell-Egan
DB
6-3
220
 Springfield Township
QB
6-1
175
 Cheltenham
DB
5-10
178
 Archbishop Carroll
DB
5-9
155
 St Mark's
TE
6-2
220
 Springfield
ATH
5-9
170
 Upper Dublin
DL
6-5
260
 Downingtown West
RB
5-11
180
 Central Bucks South
LB
6-2
225
 Central Bucks South
OL
6-4
280
 Central Bucks West
K
6-3
183
 Cherokee
DB
6-1
185
 Stroudsburg
DB
6-1
190
 Cheltenham
DE
6-5
240
 Archbishop Ryan
LB
6-2
230
 Cape Henlopen
LB
6-1
210
 Downingtown East
QB
6-1
195
 Lincoln
DB
5-9
180
 Bishop McDevitt
DB
5-8
175
 Central St/Cheltenham
LB
6-1
215
 Haddon Heights
OL
6-4
270
 Hershey
ATH
6-1
210
 Roman Catholic
DB
6-0
190
 Central Bucks East
K
6-1
165
 Souderton
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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Team News - Nick Brady to lead WCU Defense

West Chester University head football coach Duke Greco has announced Nick Brady as the next defensive coordinator of the Golden Rams. He comes to West Chester from nearby Delaware Valley University where he coached with Greco for 14 years, including the past eight seasons as the Aggies defensive coordinator.




Brady replaces Mike Furlong who spent 33 years with the Golden Rams, including the last 30 years as defensive coordinator. Over that period, he coached six Cliff Harris Award finalists:
All-Americans that played under Furlong's tutelage include Taylor, Smith, Morrissey, Jarey Elder, Diquan Gilbert, Cohen, Shabazz, Williams, Sam Scott, Lateef Ferguson, Vlad Garbovsky and Lee Woodall.
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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Player News - Gabe Smalley Now a Golden Ram

Gabe Smalley (Lincoln) is coming to West Chester to play football for the Golden Rams. After playing his sophomore and junior seasons at Academy of Palumbo, the 6-1, 195lb quarterback spent this past season at Lincoln, leading the Railsplitters to a Class 6A Public League championship. Lincoln lost in the District 12 6A finals to eventual state champ St. Joseph. The team captain completed 168 of 245 passes for 2,623 yards and 34 touchdowns. He also picked up 341 yards and 6 scores rushing in addition to booting a few field goals. Smalley, the Public League Player of the Year, selected West Chester over nearby Lincoln.

- 2023 First Team All-Public Independence Division
- 2022 First Team All-Public American Division
- 2021 First Team All-Public American Division


PA Football News - Abraham Lincoln QB Gabe Smalley eyes finishing his career a champion
Northeast Times - Smalley, Lincoln a win away from history
EasternPAFootball - Jake Kucera saves the day for Downingtown West in 32-27 opening victory over stubborn Lincoln

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Player News - Hayden Mulligan is Coming to West Chester

Hayden Mulligan (Central Bucks West) will be attending West Chester University this fall to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 280lb offensive lineman started 39 games over the past three seasons. The team captain played a large role in the Bucks having an undefeated regular season and advancing to the District 1 6A semi-finals this past year. Mulligan reportedly had junior year offers from Sacred Heart, Delaware St, New Hampshire, Bryant and Maine.

- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 6A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 First Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One National Conference
- 2022 Honorable Mention The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area
- 2022 Second Team All-Suburban One National Conference


Bucks County Courier Times - It’s National Signing Day 2024. These 9 Bucks County area football players commit

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Player News - Nazye Boggs Joins the Golden Rams

Nazye Boggs (Plymouth-Whitemarsh) has signed to play football at West Chester University. The 6-0, 190lb captain played running back (89 carries, 1,049 yards) and wide receiver on offense (21 total touchdowns) and strong safety (29 solo stops) on defense for the Colonials which advanced to the second round of the District 1 5A playoffs. Expect to see Boggs in the secondary at West Chester.

- 2023 Honorable Mention Class 5A All-EasternPAFootball.com (offense)
- 2023 Second Team The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (defense)
- 2023 Honorable Mention The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area (offense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference (defense)
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference (offense)
- 2022 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference (defense)
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-Suburban One American Conference (offense)


The Daily Local - West Chester Rustin defeats host Plymouth Whitemarsh in district playoff quarterfinals
The Times Herald - Nazye Boggs, Plymouth Whitemarsh fight until the finish against West Chester Rustin
The Times Herald - Plymouth Whitemarsh overcomes mistakes to close out Upper Merion

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Player News - Tahj Johnson Now a Golden Ram

Tahj Johnson (St Mark's, DE) will be attending West Chester this fall. The 5-9, 155lb defensive back also played running back and was an all-league kick returner for the Spartans.


- 2023 Honorable Mention All-District 1 3A
- 2022 Second Team All-District 1 2A
- 2022 Honorable Mention All-District 1 2A


The Dialog - Big plays carry Saint Mark’s past Red Lion, intoDIAA 2A football semifinals
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Player News - Adam Rodgers is a Golden Ram

Adam Rodgers (Cheltenham) is coming to West Chester to play for the Golden Rams. At 6-1, 190lb, he was undersized for a defensive end, but still pulled league honors and was the Panthers' defensive MVP. He's likely to be in the defensive secondary when he dons purple and gold. In the spring, he runs hurdles for the Ghosts.


- 2023 Honorable Mention The Reporter/Times Herald Montgomery Media All-Area
- 2023 First Team All-Suburban One American Conference


The Reporter - McLeod, Ingram both run for 2 TDs, Cheltenham cruises past Wissahickon

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Player News - Ali Ballo is Coming to West Chester

Ali Ballo (Bartram) will be attending West Chester University this fall to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-3, 330lb offensive lineman was a big reason the Maroon Wave advanced to the District 12 4A championship game this past season.

- 2023 First Team All-Public Independence Division


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Player News - Too Jemahwuo a Golden Ram

Too Jemahwuo (Archbishop Carroll) has signed to play football with West Chester University. This past season, the 5-10, 178lb defensive back nabbed three interceptions while making 45 tackles. Jemahwuo's talents extend off the field as well, as the honor student will play the role of Sebastian in Archbishop Carroll's production of "The Little Mermaid" in April.

- 2023 First Team All-Delco
- 2023 First Team All-Main Line
- 2023 Honorable Mention Ed "Huck" Palmer All-Catholic Blue Division


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Player News - West Chester Adds Kendell Cottrell

Kendell Cottrell (Bristol) has signed to become a Golden Ram. The 6-1 160lb running back is the two-time Bicentennial Athletic League Offensive Player of the Year. As a junior, Cottrell ran for 1,072 yards and 22 touchdowns for the Warriors while also notching three receiving scores and once on a kickoff return. This past season, Cottrell rushed for 2,046 yards on 199 carries (that's almost 11 yards/carry!), and 32 touchdowns.

- 2023 First Team Class 2A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2023 First Team Bicentennial Athletic League
- 2022 Honorbale Mention Class 2A All-EasternPAFootball.com
- 2022 First Team Bicentennial Athletic League
- 2021 First Team Bicentennial Athletic League


PA Football News - Getting to know Bristol RB Kendell Cottrell Jr.
EasternPAFootball - Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 9: Kendell Cottrell, Bristol

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