Player News - David Simmons Tweets DubC

David Simmons (Easton) has tweeted his plan to play football in purple and gold. The 6-3, 225lb defensive end registered at least a dozen sacks over his last two seasons for the Red Rovers who advanced to the District 2/4/11 AAAA subregional each of the last two seasons. More importantly, Simmons played a key role in a defense that stifled Thanksgiving Day rival Phillipsburg this past season, 26-0.

- 2015 Honorable Mention Morning Call All-Area
- 2015 Second Team Lehigh Valley Live All-Area
- 2015 Second Team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South

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— February 24, 2016

lehighvalleylive.com - Tale of two defenses: Phillipsburg's was great, but Easton's was awesome

lehighvalleylive.com - Easton's David Simmons growing into key role on defensive line

lehighvalleylive.com - David Simmons comes up big for Easton football team in win over Central Catholic

2015 Highlight Video

Event News - Golden Rams Honored by ECAC

The 2015 Golden Ram football team was honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) at its annual awards banquet on February 25 in the Toyota Club Room at MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands.

Head coach Bill Zwaan was named Coach of the Year and defensive back Shaquil James was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. Also recognized were All-ECAC First Team members offensive linemen Doug Gilbert and Tyler Drob as well as defensive end Andrew Cohen and defensive back Ted Patton.

Defensive coordinator Mike Furlong, defensive line coach Joe Walsh, defensive end Andrew Cohen, defensive back Shaquil James, offensive guard Tyler Drob, defensive back Ted Patton, offensive tackle Doug Gilbert and strength and conditioning coach Osagie Osunde (Photo Mary Gilbert)

Bill Zwaan was named ECAC DII Coach of the Year

Shaquil James receives the ECAC DII Defensive Rookie of the Year Award from Dr. Kevin McGinniss (Photo ECAC)

ECAC Site - 2016 Eastern College Football Banquet Photo Gallery

ECAC Site - ECAC D2 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shaquil James

Player News - Chris Carey Tweets Committment to WCU

Chris Carey (St. Joseph) has tweeted his intentions to play football for the Golden Rams. At 6-2, 230lb, he was primarily used as a pass rusher, either at defensive end or outside linebacker. Carey also played tight end and H-back for the Wildcats who, despite finishing second in the Cape Atlantic League, went on to win the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group 2 State Championship for the seventh consecutive time. Big players make big plays in big games and the three-year starter saved one of his 11.5 sacks of 2015 for the second half of the championship contest. In his four year high school career, Carey totaled over 170 tackles and 26 sacks.

- 2015 Second Team NJ.com All-State Non-Public
- 2015 First Team All-Cape Atlantic League American Conference
- 2014 Honorable Mention Cape Atlantic League American Conference

Excited to announce I'll be continuing my academic and football career at West Chester University! 💜💛🐏 #GoldenRams pic.twitter.com/GXCFZZz94o

— ®Christophe® (@Chris_careyyy) February 19, 2016

South Jersey Sports Digest - St. Joe's-Hammonton wins 7th straight title

NJ Advance Media - No longer dominating, St. Joseph (Hamm.) finding ways to win

Press of Atlantic City - Interview with St. Joseph's Chris Carey after 2013 state final

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Mark Webb Finishing Career at West Chester

Mark Webb (Bok/Southern/Valley Forge Military College) has tweeted his plans to finish his college career at West Chester. The 6-1, 290lb defensive tackle excelled on both sides of the line in high school, at Bok until its closing after the 2013 school year, and then at Southern. He shared the conference MVP his senior year with a teammate where he was a computer technology track student. He has since gone on to focus on the defensive side of the ball at Valley Forge.

- 2015 First Team All Seaboard Conference
- 2013 MVP Philadelphia AAAA Sliver Division
- 2013 Third Team All-City (Offense)
- 2013 First Team All-Public (Defense)
- 2012 Third Team All-City (Offense)
- 2012 First Team All-Public (Offense)

Official !!!! 🐏 pic.twitter.com/rLGU0mKV5S

— RIP MOM (@phillywebbb) February 24, 2016

philly.com - Southern takes no solace in winning

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Simon Williams Transferring to West Chester

Simon Williams (Abington Heights/Lackawanna College) has tweeted his plans to continue his college career in West Chester. The 6-3, 232lb tight end excels in blocking situations, but also had three catches for 50 yards, including a 32-yard touchdown, for the Falcons which finished 8-2 overall and 4-0 in the Northeast Football Conference of the National Junior College Athletic Association. At Abington Heights, he also played on the defensive line for a Comets team that won the District 2 Class AAA Title. As a senior, Williams had 52 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks as a defensive end and 20 catches for 306 yards and three touchdowns as a tight end. He was also named to the 2013 Pennsylvania Big 33 Team on offense.

- 2012 Honorable Mention Pennsylvania Football News All-State (Offense)
- 2012 Second Team Lackawanna Football Conference Division I (Offense)
- 2012 Second Team Lackawanna Football Conference Division I (Defense)

Couldn't be happier with my decision to attend West Chester University next year! @coachzwaan @pat_spadaro pic.twitter.com/zqhkk6hCt4

— Simon Williams (@SimonPwilliams4) February 1, 2016

Citizens' Voice - Abington Heights outlasts Berwick for District 2 AAA crown

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Cohen Receives Another All-American Nod

Senior defensive end Andrew Cohen received third team All-American honors from the Don Hansen Football Gazette. Cohen previously received All-American recognition from the Associated Press, USA College Football, and D2Football.com.

Andrew Cohen is a consensus All-American (Photo Bert Garbutt)

2015 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team Announced

Player News - Khalif Sinclair Becomes a Golden Ram

Khalif Sinclair (Norristown) has tweeted his intentions to attend West Chester University to play football. The 5-10, 165lb multi-purpose player did everything for the Eagles. As a quarterback he was 10 of 15 for 111 yards and two touchdowns. As a running back, he had 56 carries for 365 yards and five scores. As a receiver, he had 40 catches for 548 yards and nine touchdowns. And as a defensive back, he logged two interceptions returning one for a touchdown. As a result, Sinclair has been selected to play in the PAC-10 Senior Bowl this summer. Norristown is transitioning from the Suburban One last season to the PAC-10 next season. He also played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at Raymond James Stadium and was a 2015 Big School Class AAA/AAAA Mr PA Football nominee.

- 2015 First Team All-Suburban One Continental
- 2014 Second Team Times Herald All-Area
- 2014 First Team All-Suburban One Continental

What's the PSAC to a GODZILLA7⃣👿.. #GoldenRam🏈 #Committed🙏 pic.twitter.com/7HdZVItPdl

— Khalif 7⃣ Sinclair (@KSinclair22) February 11, 2016

The Times Herald - Sinclair leads Norristown to win over Wissahickon

Norristown Patch - Sinclair Brothers, Norristown Football Standouts, Representing Borough

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - George Lambritsios Tweets Committment to WCU

George Lambritsios (Marple Newtown) has tweeted a verbal commitment to play football at West Chester. The 6-0, 230lb kicker brings a strong leg to the Golden Rams as he boomed 21 touchbacks on kickoffs and converted a 45-yard field goal this past season for the Tigers. In total, he was 11 of 15 on field goal attempts and 22 of 26 on PAT's as Marple Newton advanced to the District One Class AAA semi-finals. He was named his team's special teams MVP and was also a first team All-Central and All-Delco soccer player.

In his junior season, which was Lambritsios' first season of football, he converted 34 of 37 PAT's and 3 of 6 field goal attempts with a long of 37. And 16 of his 49 kickoffs went for touchbacks. He also averaged almost 34 yards on 12 punts with a long of 52 yards.

- 2015 First Team All-Southeastern PA
- 2015 First Team All-Delco
- 2015 First Team All-Central
- 2014 Honorable Mention All-Delco

Excited to announce that I have verbally committed to play football at West Chester University next year! #GoRams pic.twitter.com/n2ZWWJgbHI

— George Lambritsios⚽ (@glambritsios9) February 15, 2016

Marple Newtown Varsity News - Hoff, Lambritsios & Turner head Tiger’s class of All-Delco selections

Cosmos Philly - Just For Kicks, The Journey of High School Football Kicker George Lambritsios

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Cordell Cotto Reneges on West Chester

Cordell Cotto (Bethlehem Freedom) who previously tweeted his plans to attend West Chester has now deleted that tweet and has replaced it with his commitment to East Stroudsburg.

Accomplished on both sides of the ball, the 6'4" 270 lb tight end/defensive end was listed among the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) top prospects of 2016. The Patriots qualified for the District XI Class AAAA playoffs the past two seasons. He also finished third in District XI wrestling as a heavyweight as a junior, but missed his senior season due to an injury.

- 2015 Second Team PA Football News All-State (Defense)
- 2015 Honorable Mention EasternPAFootball.com (Defense)
- 2015 Morning Call All-Area (Defense)
- 2015 First Team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South (Offense)
- 2015 First Team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South (Defense)
- 2014 First Team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South (Offense)
- 2014 First Team Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South (Defense)

Proud to announce that I will be continuing my Academic and Athletic career at West Chester University #Golden🐑🐑 pic.twitter.com/sFpPRt8Uiq

— Bibby (@Cordell_Cotto45) February 3, 2016

lehighvalleylive.com - Freedom's Cordell Cotto anchors EPC's top defense ahead of Parkland showdown

EasternPAFootball.com - 100 Players in 100 Days – Cordell Cotto, Bethlehem Freedom

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Andrew Derr Reinstated

The Daily Local News is reporting that quarterback Andrew Derr has been reinstated to the Golden Ram football team. After some off field legal issues prior to last season, Derr's name was removed from the roster, but no explanation was provided. Now it is being revealed that he was suspended for the 2015 season.

The article states that Pat Moriarty remains the starter and that Derr will "have to win the job from him". In 2014, as a backup for Harlon Hill finalist Sean McCartney, Derr was was 15 of 27 for 243 yards and 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. His most significant action came in the playoff game at Concord. After McCartney was injured early in the fourth quarter, Derr attempted to lead a comeback and was 5 of 11 for 87 yards and 1 touchdown. At 6'2", 215lbs, he often entered games as a first down running option and gained 60 yards on 20 carries that year.

Andrew Derr provides a running element at QB (Photo Bert Garbutt)

Daily Local News - Quarterback Derr Reinstated

Player News - Tim Brown NFL Draft Prospects

Tight end Tim Brown appears on Draft Countdown's Tight End Rankings and Small School Sleeper Rankings. The 6'3" 235lb senior is listed at #24 among all draft eligible tight ends and is the highest rated tight end among non-FBS or FCS schools. On the Small School Sleeper Rankings list, which consists of players from non-FBS schools regardless of position, Brown appears at #49.

Tim Brown is the most prolific tight end in school history (Photo Bert Garbutt)

Brown has led the Golden Rams in all receiving categories for the past two seasons. As a junior, he had 53 catches for 1,059 yards and 17 scores and was named first team All-PSAC East, first team Super Region One by Daktronics, first team Super Region One by Beyond Sports Network, first team Super Region One by Don Hansen Football Gazette, second team All-American by Daktronics and Beyond Sports Network, and first team All-American by Don Hansen Football Gazette.

As a senior, despite missing the first two games of the season due to an NCAA issue and the last two games due to an injury, he still made 33 receptions for 444 yards and five touchdowns. Brown was named first team All-PSAC East, second team Super Region One by Don Hansen Football Gazette, first team All-American by USA College Football, and honorable mention All-ECAC.

In his three seasons as a Golden Ram, Brown made 106 catches for 1,932 yards and 27 touchdowns. In six playoff games, he had 20 receptions for 599 yards and eight touchdowns.

Scott Wright's Draft Countdown

Player News - Dylan Krans Tweets WCU Commitment

Dylan Krans (Pennridge) has tweeted that he will continue his academic and athletic career in purple and gold. At 6-5 and 300lb, he was an imposing presence on both sides of the line as he played offensive and defensive tackle for the Rams.

Honored to announce that I have committed to West Chester to continue my academic and football career! #GoldenRams pic.twitter.com/LntsU0jUzp

— Dylan Krans (@DylKra) February 10, 2016

philly.com - Pennridge scores impressive win at Neshaminy, 17-7

2015 Highlight Video

Alumni News - Rondell White, Dauphins de Nice Win Season Opener

Former Golden Ram running back Rondell White and the Nice Dauphins won their season opener over the Aix en Provence Argonauts by a score of 7-6. The game was played on a drenched and sloppy field of Stade Maurice David, but White still managed 152 yards on 37 carries. On Sunday, the Daupins travel to Pessac to take on the Kangourous.

Rondell White applies a stiff arm (Photo Virginie Rossenu)

Le Championnat Elite D1 Standings

Game Replay

Player News - Steve Myers to Come to West Chester

Steve Myers (Owen J Roberts/Penn State) has tweeted that he will play football next year at West Chester. The 6-2, 315lb offensive lineman walked on at Penn State and was on their roster as a freshman in 2014, but did not see action. At Owen J. Roberts High School, he showed versatility as he played tackle, guard and center for the Wildcats. He also participated in the 2014 Valor Bowl.

- 2014 Second Team Pottstown Mercury All-Area

I am excited to announce I will be finishing my career academically as well as athletically as a West Chester Golden Ram

— Steven Myers (@Steve_Myers73) January 14, 2016

247Sports - Run-on Rundown: Steve Myers

GameTimePA.com - Owen J. Roberts edges Upper Perkiomen to end 12-game winless skid

2013 Highlight Video

Alumni News - Shabazz Signs with Steelers

Former Golden Ram cornerback Al-Hajj Shabazz has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shabazz spent last May as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts and then spent August training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he registered a couple of solo tackles in a Monday night preseason game.

After his senior year at West Chester, Hajj was named All-PSAC East, first team Daktronics All-Super Region 1, first team Beyond Sports Network All-Super Region 1, second team Beyond Sports Network All-American, an ECAC Division II Football All-Star, a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award, first team D2football.com All-American, first team Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region 1, and first team Don Hansen Football Gazette All-American.

Shabazz is now with the Pittsburgh Steeelers (Photo Bert Garbutt)

PennLive - Pittsburgh Steelers sign 2 CBs, 2 WRs to futures deals

Steelers.com - Four players signed to Reserve/Future contracts

Steelers Depot - Steelers Sign Four to Futures Deals

Player News - Rasheem James Coming to West Chester

Rasheem James (Ben Franklin) has tweeted his commitment to play football at West Chester University. In eight games as a senior, the 5-10, 180lb wide receiver hauled in 34 catches for 734 yards and 11 touchdowns and led the Electrons in points with 84. As a junior, he had 46 receptions for 632 yards and 7 scores. Franklin won the Philadelphia Public League Class AAAA in 2014 and advanced to the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs. This past season, they participated in the District 12 Class AAAA playoffs.

- 2015 Second Team Philadelphia Daily News All-City
- 2015 First Team Philadelphia All-Public Independence

I want to thank every school that recruited me! #BEYONDBLESS to say...🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/AAgsclg6Lj

— 11 (@RasheemJames11) February 3, 2016

philly.com - Northeast tops Franklin, 44-42

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Mike Devlin Tweets DubC

Mike Devlin (Archbishop Wood) has tweeted a verbal commitment to play football at West Chester. The 6-2, 185lb wide receiver enjoyed a lot of success as the Vikings racked up a record of 38-4 in his final three years, winning the PIAA Class AAA State Championship in 2013 and 2014 and losing only to the eventual state champion in 2015.

- 2015 Second Team All-Catholic

Blessed and proud to say I will be continuing my education and football career at West Chester University🏈😈 #DubC pic.twitter.com/zXSyDoeS8a

— Mike Devlin#⃣2⃣ (@Mikedevlin12) January 28, 2016

Pa Prep Live - Archbishop Wood continues dominant play, beats Prep Charter

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Mike Alley Tweets WCU Commitment

Mike Alley (Pennsbury) has tweeted his commitment to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 230lb quarterback wasn't a prototypical signal caller for the Falcons as he ran for more yards (1,089) than he threw (845). But the team captain and MVP accounted for 26 total touchdowns in leading his squad to the District One Class AAAA semi-finals. As a junior, he guided the Falcons to the PIAA Class AAAA semi-finals. Alley, an honor student, also plays basketball for Pennsbury.

- 2015 Second Team All-Suburban One National
- 2014 Third Team All-Suburban One National

HUMBLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT I HAVE COMMITTED TO WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY ‼️🐏 pic.twitter.com/hcNfDFeoQ2

— Sunshine☀️#⃣1⃣2⃣ (@Mike_Alley15) January 26, 2016

Bucks Local News - Pennsbury footballers taking the next step

WBCB's Vince Reed - Pennsbury Season Preview - Mike Alley

Bucks County Courier Times - Mike Alley hoping to lead Pennsbury to another big year

The Trentonian - Pennsbury football’s dream run ends against St. Joseph’s Prep

Suburban One Sports - Pennsbury's Alley & Snyder to Play Collegiate Football

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Omar Peterkin Tweets WCU

Omar Peterkin (Archbishop Wood) has tweeted his commitment to play football at West Chester University. The 6-2, 295lb defensive tackle was #80 on last year's preseason Rally 100 list and also played guard for the Vikings who won their seventh consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Class AAA championship. He played his junior season at Abington.

- 2015 Reporter/Montgomery Media All-Area Team (Defense)
- 2015 Bucks County Courier Times Golden Teams First Team (Defense)
- 2015 Third Team Philadelphia Daily News All-City (Defense)
- 2015 First Team All-Catholic AAA Division (Defense)
- 2015 Second Team All-Catholic AAA Division (Offense)
- 2014 First Team All-Suburban One National (Defense)
- 2014 Second Team All-Suburban One National (Offense)

I'm blessed and honored to say that I have committed to West Chester University!! 🐏🏈 pic.twitter.com/xNYxZuZN3t

— Omar Peterkin (@Omar_Peterkin) January 23, 2016

Pa Prep Live - Archbishop Wood chasing three-peat while reloading

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Quintin Smith Indicates Golden Rams

Quintin Smith (Central Dauphin East/California) has tweeted that he will play football next year at West Chester. Last season, the 6-0, 195lb safety played in all eleven games for PSAC West rival California, earning one start at Gannon. Over the final six games of the season, the true freshman accumulated 11 unassisted and 9 assisted tackles for the Vulcans.

In high school, he was selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) East/West All-Star Game. One of the top ten Mid-Penn football recruits, he was pursued by schools like Michigan State, Purdue and Cincinnati. He was named Defensive Sophomore MVP at the National Underclassman Five Star Florida Showcase and Defensive MVP at Central Dauphin East after his junior season. He also played basketball and ran track for the Panthers.

- 2014 Second Team Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division
- 2013 First Team Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division

Blessed to announce I will be Continuing My Football & Educational Career At West Chester University pic.twitter.com/xYY616vArV

— Q smitty (@QuintinSmith2) January 16, 2016

PennLive - CD East's Quintin Smith, Bishop McDevitt's Brandon Stanback part of PSFCA East-West All-Star Football game

PennLive - CD East's Quintin Smith headed To Cincinnati and Purdue this week

2015 Highlight Video

Player News - Cody Boozel Tweets Committment to WCU

Cody Boozel (Seneca Valley) has tweeted his intentions to play football for the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 225lb tight end was a team captain for the Raiders which reached the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs. Boozel also played defensive end at Seneca Valley.

- 2015 First Team Northern Eight Conference
- 2015 Honorable Mention Class 4A All-WesternPAFootball.net Team

Proud to say that I've verbally committed to play football at West Chester University #GoldenRams🏈 pic.twitter.com/GnG50HWEY4

— codyboozel (@codyboozel121) December 13, 2015

Cranberry Eagle - Sticking with football

Trib Live - Vestal puts focus on physicality at Seneca Valley

2015 Highlight Video