The Dauphins (1-5) travel to Bron to take on Les Falcons (2-5) on April 30.
Les Cougars - Les Cougars confirment face à Nice
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Alumni News - Cougars Top Dauphins, Expanded Role for White
The Nice Dauphins fell to Les Cougars by a score of 36-16. Former Golden Ram running back Rondell White had 25 carries for 240 yards including a 92-yard touchdown and, get this, was 8 of 15 for 120 yards passing with a 10-yard touchdown and one interception. He also converted a two-point PAT.
The Dauphins (1-5) travel to Bron to take on Les Falcons (2-5) on April 30.
The Dauphins (1-5) travel to Bron to take on Les Falcons (2-5) on April 30.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Team News - 2017 First Spring Scrimmage Report
Anyone that attended yesterday's scrimmage expecting to resolve some of the items on last week's "What to Look for This Spring" article were sorely disappointed. Offensive lineman Jake Duncan was not dressed and quarterback Paul Dooley was no where to be seen. The latter issue left just rising senior Pat Moriarty and redshirt freshman Mike Alley to handle all of the snaps the entire day.
Some observations from yesterday's first spring scrimmage:
There is another scrimmage scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 am in John A. Farrell Stadium.
Some observations from yesterday's first spring scrimmage:
- Despite some discussion of having Eerin Young move to the secondary, he played with the offense in his slot receiver position where he was the Golden Rams' third most productive receiver last season. Alley connected with EY on a touchdown in the scrimmage.
- Former reserve running back Anthony Brown was in the secondary and Moriarty and Tyler Karpinski took advantage of his inexperience back there.
- Cody Boozel appears to be a favorite target in the passing game, especially to Alley.
- It appears that Jarey Elder has moved from the shark linebacker spot to safety. And he looked quite comfortable back there as he was directing his team mates in coverage and stepped in front of a receiver for an interception.
- Running back Jarel Elder looked as sharp as ever, slipping through narrow holes for nice gains.
- Valley Forge Military Academy transfer Mark Webb looked good at defensive tackle after sitting out last season.
- Defensive back Ryan Panella had himself a pick and Jordan Burney looks ready to step in after winning the defensive scout team award last season.
- Unfortunately the kicking game was rather inconsistent.
- Most talked about among the many fans in attendance was the performance of 5'10, 210lb Trent Thomas. The walk-on fullback from Pleasant Valley ran with a determination not just of a guy trying to make the team, but of a player needing to pick up a first down in a short yardage situation, something the Golden Rams could use. As a wrestler, Thomas finished his senior season with a record of 33-6, winning his region and qualifying for states.
There is another scrimmage scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 am in John A. Farrell Stadium.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Team News - What to Look for This Spring
The Golden Rams are in the midst of spring practice and on the verge of scrimmages. Here's what to look for when you head to South Campus when looking toward the 2017 season:
3. Left Tackle
For a coach, the one advantage of starting a younger player at a position is that it doesn’t have to be thought about for a few years. The downside is that once that player departs, it leaves and inevitable void. This is the situation that the Golden Rams face at left tackle. Doug Gilbert was a three-time first team All-PSAC East performer and received a host of other accolades throughout his career. Jake Duncan, Gilbert’s backup last season, looks to be in line to assume the role of protecting the quarterback’s blindside.
2. Secondary
Of the 11 seniors that were on last year’s roster, five of them were in the secondary, including All-PSAC East and All-ECAC strong safety Kevin Malone. While last season’s roster shows 12 defensive backs that were not seniors, the only starter returning is Shaquille James (45 total tackles). Although Corey Kelley returns after a year off, and Eerin Young and Anthony Brown have been moved to the secondary, this unit lacks a lot of college experience.
1. Quarterback
Anyone who knows West Chester football knows that the quarterback position is key to the team’s success. This spring, the position presents the largest unknown. Andrew Derr (145 of 258, 56.2%, 2,103 yards 18 TD’s, 10 ints) started six games last year and has a season of eligibility left, although it’s unknown if he will use it or move on with his life and working career. Either way, due to eligibility rules, you won’t see him this spring.
That brings us to rising senior Pat Moriarty. Moriarty started every game in 2015 (197 of 355, 55.5%, 2,655 yards, 28 TD’s, 13 ints) while Derr was suspended and led the Golden Rams to a 7-4 record and a PSAC East championship. He was also the starter for the 2016 season opener at Bentley, but was pulled late in the first quarter in favor of Derr after going just 2 of 12 for 17 yards and 2 interceptions. Midway during the season, when Derr incurred an injury, Moriarty started four games and led the team to four division wins. Although he finished the season just 54 of 113, 47.8% for 810 yards with 8 TD’s and 2 ints, it would seem Moriarty has the edge for the job going into this spring.
Pushing Moriarty will be Paul Dooley. As a redshirt freshman last year, Dooley was primarily used in wildcat situations, carrying the ball 20 times for 129 yards and one touchdown. He completed his only pass attempt of the season, an 11-yarder late in the third quarter against Cheyney. It will be interesting to see if Dooley is ready to take control of the position prior to this fall.
3. Left Tackle
For a coach, the one advantage of starting a younger player at a position is that it doesn’t have to be thought about for a few years. The downside is that once that player departs, it leaves and inevitable void. This is the situation that the Golden Rams face at left tackle. Doug Gilbert was a three-time first team All-PSAC East performer and received a host of other accolades throughout his career. Jake Duncan, Gilbert’s backup last season, looks to be in line to assume the role of protecting the quarterback’s blindside.
2. Secondary
Of the 11 seniors that were on last year’s roster, five of them were in the secondary, including All-PSAC East and All-ECAC strong safety Kevin Malone. While last season’s roster shows 12 defensive backs that were not seniors, the only starter returning is Shaquille James (45 total tackles). Although Corey Kelley returns after a year off, and Eerin Young and Anthony Brown have been moved to the secondary, this unit lacks a lot of college experience.
1. Quarterback
Anyone who knows West Chester football knows that the quarterback position is key to the team’s success. This spring, the position presents the largest unknown. Andrew Derr (145 of 258, 56.2%, 2,103 yards 18 TD’s, 10 ints) started six games last year and has a season of eligibility left, although it’s unknown if he will use it or move on with his life and working career. Either way, due to eligibility rules, you won’t see him this spring.
That brings us to rising senior Pat Moriarty. Moriarty started every game in 2015 (197 of 355, 55.5%, 2,655 yards, 28 TD’s, 13 ints) while Derr was suspended and led the Golden Rams to a 7-4 record and a PSAC East championship. He was also the starter for the 2016 season opener at Bentley, but was pulled late in the first quarter in favor of Derr after going just 2 of 12 for 17 yards and 2 interceptions. Midway during the season, when Derr incurred an injury, Moriarty started four games and led the team to four division wins. Although he finished the season just 54 of 113, 47.8% for 810 yards with 8 TD’s and 2 ints, it would seem Moriarty has the edge for the job going into this spring.
Pushing Moriarty will be Paul Dooley. As a redshirt freshman last year, Dooley was primarily used in wildcat situations, carrying the ball 20 times for 129 yards and one touchdown. He completed his only pass attempt of the season, an 11-yarder late in the third quarter against Cheyney. It will be interesting to see if Dooley is ready to take control of the position prior to this fall.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Player News - Keyser Named National Scholar-Athlete
At the 2015 PSAC football championship, Keyser was named the PSAC Scholar Athlete. After this season, for the second consecutive year, the finance major was named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Football Team as voted by the sports information directors of the colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area.
Kyle Keyser (Photo R&R Photography)National Football Foundation Site - 2017 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Membership Announced
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Team News - Spring Schedule
Now that it's April, it's time to turn full attention to Golden Ram football. Four weeks of spring practice is set to start tomorrow afternoon and culminate in the spring game at the end of the month.
A scrimmage is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 am on the practice field due to the WCU 7's rugby tournament taking place at John A. Farrell Stadium. Both the second scrimmage, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 am, and the annual Purple & Gold Game, set for Friday, April 28 at 6:00 pm, will be played in Farrell Stadium.
A scrimmage is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 am on the practice field due to the WCU 7's rugby tournament taking place at John A. Farrell Stadium. Both the second scrimmage, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 am, and the annual Purple & Gold Game, set for Friday, April 28 at 6:00 pm, will be played in Farrell Stadium.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Alumni News - Nice Dauphins Fall to Léopards
The Nice Dauphins dropped a 27-21 decision to the visiting Léopards de Rouen. Former Golden Ram running back Rondell White had 37 carries for 262 yards and scored on touchdown runs of 4 and 25 yards as well as converted a two-point PAT.
The Dauphins (1-4) travel to Aix-en-provence to take on Les Argonautes (3-2) on Sunday.
The Dauphins (1-4) travel to Aix-en-provence to take on Les Argonautes (3-2) on Sunday.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Alumni News - Colorado Crush Falls Despite Brundidge's Performance
The Colorado Crush fell to the Nebraska Danger by a score of 55-23. Former Golden Ram wide receiver Erick Brundidge led the Crush with 72 all-purpose yards including 24 yards on two catches and 49 yards on four kick returns.
The Crush (0-5) travel to Salt Lake on Friday to take on the Screaming Eagles (1-3).
The Crush (0-5) travel to Salt Lake on Friday to take on the Screaming Eagles (1-3).
The Independent - Fast start helps Danger pick up first home win
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Team News - 2017 Spring Game
The Golden Ram spring football game is scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm in John A. Farrell Stadium. The Spring Game will be the culmination of four weeks of practice and two scrimmages.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Alumni News - Brundidge Shines, Colorado Crushed
The Colorado Crush got throttled by the Spokane Empire by a score of 70-37. Just three days after signing with the Crush, former Golden Ram wide receiver Erick Brundidge was his team's leading receiver hauling in six catches for 69 yards and two touchdowns. Another former Golden Ram, Aaron Wilmer threw a nine-yard touchdown pass in the game for Spokane.
The Crush (0-4) travel to take on the Nebraska Danger on March 25.
The Crush (0-4) travel to take on the Nebraska Danger on March 25.
Erick Brundidge made an immediate impact for his new teamThursday, March 16, 2017
Alumni News - Erick Brundidge Signs With Colorado Crush
Former Golden Ram wide receiver Erick Brundidge has reportedly signed with the Colorado Crush of the Indoor Football League.
In his four seasons at West Chester from 2011-2014, Flav made 121 catches for 2,372 yards (7th all-time at West Chester) and 27 touchdowns (6th all-time at West Chester). He had four 100-yard receiving games including 166 yards and three touchdowns at Seton Hill in his senior season and 100 yards and a touchdown against American International in the 2013 NCAA Division II playoffs when the Golden Rams were en route to the national semi-finals.
The Crush are currently 0-3 and open their Intense Conference schedule tomorrow when they host the Spokane Empire.
In his four seasons at West Chester from 2011-2014, Flav made 121 catches for 2,372 yards (7th all-time at West Chester) and 27 touchdowns (6th all-time at West Chester). He had four 100-yard receiving games including 166 yards and three touchdowns at Seton Hill in his senior season and 100 yards and a touchdown against American International in the 2013 NCAA Division II playoffs when the Golden Rams were en route to the national semi-finals.
The Crush are currently 0-3 and open their Intense Conference schedule tomorrow when they host the Spokane Empire.
The Crush have signed WR @EBrundidge! Erick played his college ball at @GoldenRamFC & has experience in the IFL! Welcome to the Crush Erick! pic.twitter.com/zYyJKbuy1B
— Colorado Crush (@COCrushFootball) March 16, 2017
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