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Aug. 31, 2009

 KU names Lance Assistant Cheer Team Advisor

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The Kutztown University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Department has named Alison Lance as Assistant Cheer Team Advisor. 

A former Kutztown cheerleader, Lance has over 16 years of cheerleading experience. Lance, who served as the cheer team captain during the 2008-09 academic year, will graduate in December 2009 with a B.S. degree in general studies with a concentration in sociology. During her time as a cheerleader at Kutztown, Lance helped the Golden Bears to a fourth-place finish at the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) nationals last year. Lance was also named MVP of the Cheer Team following the 2007-08 and 2008-09 years.  

In addition to conducting cheerleading stunt clinics for high school and elementary schools around the area, Lance started a chapter called Kutztown University Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers (KUAMF), a peer support group for students dealing with the death or terminal illness of a loved one. Prior to attending Kutztown, Lance spent a year at Northampton Community College where she started a cheerleading team and coached a cheerleading team that cheered for a Pop Warner football team.  

A graduate of nearby Phillipsburg (NJ) High School, Lance currently works as a mentor who works with adults that have schizophrenia and bi-polar disorders. Lance received quite a few awards in high school. She received the Skyland Conference all-star award and the UCA all-star award. 

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Aug. 31, 2009

KU names Piparato Cheer Team Advisor

KUTZTOWN, Pa. —  The Kutztown University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Department has named Crystal Piparato as the Cheer Team Advisor. 

Piparato brings a wealth of experience to Kutztown University. An AACCA certified coach, Piparato is well known throughout the cheerleading industry. Piparato was recently the head cheerleading coach at Penn State-Hazleton.  

During her time as cheerleading coach at PSU-Hazleton, Piparato was instrumental in fund raising activities and helping the cheerleaders and become more active within the community. Piparato also spent time as a Head Instructor with Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) in Memphis. She instructed and managed camps consisting of up to 300 cheerleaders. In addition, Piparato led crisis management discussions, trained coaches, developed practice schedules and safety techniques.  

Piparato, who has a Master’s degree in Business Education from Bloomsburg University, is a 2005 graduate of Penn State University where she earned a B.S. degree in business and marketing. Piparato is currently studying to obtain her D.B.A. in Business Leadership. 

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Aug. 31, 2009

Wilson earns PSAC East Offensive Player of the Week honors

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — After enjoying a career-day at rain soaked Saint Anselm, Golden Bear running back Dontay Wilson (Stamford, CT./Stamford) was named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division Offensive Player of the Week.

Wilson ran wild for a personal-best 174 yards and added two touchdowns. Wilson had a one-yard plunge into the end zone in the first half and a 77-yard score that proved to be the game winner midway through the fourth quarter.

The senior running back is picking up right where he left off in the 2008 season, in which he led the PSAC in yards per carry average at 7.4. He rushed 26 times  for an average of 6.7 yards per carry.

Wilson rushed for 162 yards and two TDs against St. Anselm in last season's opener, en route to earning a PSAC East first-team selection.

Wilson and the Golden Bears will travel to Clarion on Saturday, September 5 for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

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Aug. 27, 2009

Football opener moved up

KUTZTOWN, PA (August 27, 2009) – The Kutztown University season-opening football game scheduled for Saturday August 29, 2009 against Saint Anselm College has been changed to a 10:00 a.m. kickoff at Grappone Stadium in Manchester (NH). The game, which was originally scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m., was moved up because the area could be affected by Tropical Storm Danny. The game will be broadcast live on WEEU (830-AM).

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Aug. 26, 2009

Trip to Alaska highlights 2009-10 swim schedule

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The recently released 2009-10 schedule will see the Kutztown University women's swimming team trek to climate extremes with a trip to chilly Alaska and a 10-day stay in the tropical warmth of Florida.

The Golden Bears will take on the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for meets on October 30 and 31. Alaska-Fairbanks will then make the coast-to-coast trip on January 18 for a meet at KU.

From January 3-12 the Golden Bears travel to Ft. Lauderdale for their Florida Training Trip, which includes the Bob Mowerson Sprint Meet on January 6.

The season opens up on Saturday, October 3 against Shippensburg and West Chester, at Shippensburg. KU will host the Golden Bear Invitational on November 20 and 21 at the Kutztown Pool.

Senior Steph Jeppesen (Bethlehem/Liberty) returns after a record-setting 2008. At the NCAA Championships, Jeppesen set KU records in the 100 breast (1:03.94), 200 breast (2:16.99) and 200 IM (2:05.49). Her time in the 200-yard breast earned her a second place finish and All-American honors.

Also returning for KU, is junior Alex Crigler (West Lawn/Wilson) and sophomore Jordan Shapiro (Trenton, N.J./Princeton). Crigler placed in the top three all-time at KU in the 500 free, 1,000 free and 1,650 free. Shapiro ranks number two all time at KU in the 200 backstroke with a time of 59.74.

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Aug. 25, 2009

Golden Bears picked fifth in NFHCA preseason poll

Kutztown, Pa. — The Kutztown University field hockey team is ranked No. 5 in the Division II preseason poll released Tuesday by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.

Three-time defending national champion Bloomsburg starts the season ranked No. 1 with University of Massachusetts-Lowell second. Bloomsburg, which is also selected as the favorite in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division, received nine first-place votes and 99 overall votes.

Indiana (Pa.) and Shippensburg each received 66 votes to rank tied for third.

The Golden Bears and Bentley College were tied for fifth with 50 overall points. Bentley received one first-place vote, as well.

KU, after finishing 13-6 overall and 5-3 in the PSAC East in 2008, will look for veteran leadership by captains Abbey Sheeler (Fleetwood/Brandywine Heights), Anne Waapu (so. Hastings, NEW ZEALAND) and Carrie Healey (jr. Toms River, N.J./Toms River North).

Coach Betty Wesner, entering her 30th season, was named the PSAC Coach of the Year after receiving her 300th career victory during the 2008 season.

“I am extremely pleased to be recognized by my peers as a national contender for this 2009 season!” said Wesner.

KU will start off the season Saturday, August 29th when it hosts Merrimack at 5 p.m. on University Field. Conference play will start on Monday, September 7th when the Golden Bears travel to Bloomsburg for a 6 p.m. contest. 

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Aug. 24, 2009

Snipes joins Golden Bear football coaching staff

Image courtesy of Lafayette Athletic Communications

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The Kutztown University football program has announced that Marvin Snipes has been added to the staff as the defensive ends coach.

Snipes will make his coaching debut after a standout career with the Lafayette from 2003-06.

"I am beyond excited," says Snipes "I am just pumped to get back into football. I worked a camp at Lehigh a few weeks ago with the coaches and it was cool to be back and with the coaches."

"The coaches have great things to say about this team, and coach [Tim] Tobin has great things planned with the defensive line. I want to bring my presence to the team and the ultimate goal is to get to the playoffs and win a National Championship."

“I got an e-mail from him expressing interest in coaching,” says head coach Ray Monica “and the more I talked to him the more I saw that he fit into what we looking for.”

In his senior season at defensive end, he helped lead the Leopards to their third Patriot League championship.

He began his promising career by earning rookie of the year honors by his coaches after recording two sacks and three tackles for loss in '03. Snipes enjoyed a stellar sophomore year in which he had career highs in tackles (46), tackles for loss (12.5) and sacks (6.0).

In Snipes junior season in '05, he was selected to the first-team All-Patriot League after helping the Leopards reach a second-straight league title. He started in all 12 games, recording 37 tackles, six tackles for loss, with a fumble recovery and forced fumble.

Entering his senior season, Snipes was named co-captain and chosen as a preseason second-team All-American by Lindy's College Football Preview. For the second consecutive year, Snipes was a first-team All Patriot League honoree.

Snipes received his Bachelor of Art in Anthropology and Sociology from Lafayette College in 2007. Born in Los Angeles, C.A., and raised in Philadelphia, Snipes is the son of Kym and the late Marvin Snipes, Sr.

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Aug. 21, 2009

Cross country poll picks KU women fourth, men tenth in PSAC

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The preseason coaches' poll was released Friday afternoon for the Kutztown University men's and women's cross country teams.

The women were selected to fourth place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), while the men were picked to finish 10th of 15.

Shippensburg was the unanimous favorite to win the PSAC on the women's side. Slippery Rock and Edinboro were picked second and third, respectively. Millersville was chosen after the Golden Bears to round out the top five.

On the men's side, Edinboro was chosen as the conference favorite after receiving 12 first-place votes. Lock Haven received the other four votes for first-place, making them the second placed team. Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and Indiana (Pa.) rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the preseason poll.

The Golden Bears return Cristina Reimer (Chester Springs/Downingtown East), and Kristin Cupido (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan).

Reimer placed 19th at the PSAC Championships and 32nd at the Atlantic Regional. Cupido finished 20th at the PSAC Championship.

Ben Loht (Lewiston/Indian Valley), Kevin Rodgers (Clifton Heights/Upper Darby) and Ryan Reich (Oley/Oley Valley) are key returnees for the Golden Bear men. Rodgers finished with a time of 26:18 at PSAC's, and 34:02 at the NCAA Regionals and was the MVP for the team. Meanwhile, Loht and Reich  finished with a time of 26:45 at the PSAC Championship, with Loht placing 55th and Reich 56th.

The men's and women's teams will start the 2009 season at the Lehigh Valley Championships on Friday, September 4th.

Men's 2009 Predicted order of finish                    Women's 2009 Predicted order of finish

1. Edinboro (12)	9. Millersville
2. Lock Haven (4)	10. Kutztown
3. Shippensburg	11. California (Pa.)
4. Slippery Rock	12. West Chester
5. Indiana (Pa.)	13. Mercyhurst
6. East Stroudsburg	14. Gannon
7. Bloomsburg	15. Cheyney
8. Mansfield

1. Shippensburg (16)	9. Mercyhurst
2. Slippery Rock	10. Mansfield
3. Edinboro	11. Clarion
4. Kutztown	12. East Stroudsburg
5. Millersville	13. West Chester
6. Lock Haven	14. California (Pa.)
7. Bloomsburg	15. Gannon
8. Indiana (Pa.)	16. Cheyney

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KU volleyball picked to finish fourth in PSAC East

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The Kutztown University volleyball team was picked to finish fourth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division preseason coaches’ poll released this afternoon.

Kutztown is coming off of a 15-16 season in 2008, its first losing season in seven years. However, veteran coach John Gump, who is entering his 13th season, returns numerous key players from last year. The Golden Bears were picked behind reigning PSAC East champion Lock Haven, West Chester and Shippensburg. Picked behind KU were East Stroudsburg, Millersville and Cheyney.

“It's about where I expected us to be,” Gump said. “After struggling last year we're going to have to prove on the court we belong back among the top teams in our division. Our players have committed themselves to that goal and are working hard to make that happen.”

Among some of the Golden Bears top returning players are senior outside hitter Katie Miller (Elizabethtown, PA/Elizabethtown), who led KU with 213 kills, junior setter Jamie Celia (Douglassville, PA/Daniel Boone) and sophomore libero Lindsey Smith (Hanover, PA/Delone Catholic).

Celia, a sterling setter and server, was seventh in aces per game (0.41) and ninth in assists per game (7.10) in the conference. Celia enters the season with 978 career assists and 99 career service aces. Displaying her versatility, Celia had 61 kills, and 30 blocks. Meanwhile, Smith was seventh in digs per game (3.96) in the conference. Smith competed in 107 sets and recorded a team-high 424 digs.

Kutztown begins its 2009 season by hosting Chowan (Sept. 4), Elizabeth City State and Philadelphia University (Sept. 5) in the annual Kutztown Classic.

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Aug. 19, 2009

Coleman earns preseason first-team honors

KUTZTOWN, PA. — Kutztown University junior kick returner and punter Kendell Coleman (Philadelphia, PA/Martin Luther King) was selected by D2football.com magazine as a preseason all- Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division first team specialists. 

In being selected to the all-PSAC first team last year, Coleman led the Golden Bears with 261 punt return yards. Coleman’s average of 16.3 per return also led the PSAC. Coleman returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown against Shippensburg. Coleman also finished second in Kutztown history for punt return yardage in a single season with 261. He concluded 2008 with 622 all-purpose yards. 

Overall, Coleman has played in 19 games in two-years, rushing for 165 yards on 41 carries with one touchdown. He also had six receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown. On special teams, Coleman has had 16 kick returns for 325 yards, with his longest being a 36-yard return.  

Coleman and the Golden Bears begin their 2009 season with an away contest at Saint Anselm on Saturday August 29, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. The game can be heard live on WEEU (830-AM).

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Aug 18, 2009

Kutztown University student-athletes among Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award Winners

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Fifty-two Kutztown University student-athletes were recipients of the DII Athletics Directors Association (DII ADA) Academic Achievement Awards presented by WeatherPORT.   

The awards were recently announced by the DII ADA. The Academic Achievement Awards is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level. 

The following student-athletes in the various sports earned recognition: 

Track and field/cross-country: Keri Brown (Southampton, PA/Seneca), Michele Celenza (Harleysville, PA/North Penn), Katherine Colburn (Hanover, PA/South Western), Kristin Cupido (Bridgeport, NJ/Bridgeport-Rairtan), Hailey Dell (Saranac Lake, NY/Saranac Lake), Cheryl Dingman (Lansdale, PA/North Penn), Stephanie Grimm (Fleetwood, PA/Oley Valley), Joanna Hortsman (Downingtown, PA/Downingtown West), Lynn Lisofsky (Wilkes-Barre, PA/Coughlin), Jessica Schlechter (Chalfont, PA/Central Bucks South), Sara Schlitzer (Pottsville, PA/Nativity BVM), Maureen Watson (Walnutport, PA/Allentown Central Catholic), Rachel Weigle (Red Lion, PA/Red Lion), Alison Wise (Fivepointville, PA/Garden Spot), Benjamin Loht (Lewistown, PA/Indian Valley) and Jennifer Zook (Lewistown, PA/Indian Valley). 

Volleyball: Lindsay Confer (Wingate, PA/Bald Eagle Area), Katie Miller (Elizabethtown, PA/Elizabethtown) and Danielle Ozment (Reading, PA/Holy Name). 

Tennis: Sabrina Arnaud (Pinetendre, Canada/Levy Lauzon), Rohinui Das (Kelkata, India), Jonathan Goulet (Quebec, Canada) and Tess Wright (Lewisburg, PA/Lewisburg).

Basketball: Lara Dellegrotti (Berwick, PA/Berwick), Katelyn Dovey (Willow Hill, PA/Fannett-Metal), Melissa McQuade (Pittsburgh, PA/Shaler), Meredith Starr (Richmond, VA/Monacan) and Rachel Wisemiller (Hazleton, PA/Hazleton). 

Soccer: Kelly Bushe (Neptune City, NJ/Neptune), Kristin Mann (Freehold, NJ/Colts Neck), Shawn Knash (Honesdale, PA/Honesdale) and Jason Lear (Montoursville, PA/Montoursville). 

Lacrosse: Samantha Crist (Pottstown, PA/Pottstown) and Janice Kinney (Spring City, PA/Owen J. Roberts). 

Field Hockey: Jennifer Belfatti (Hatfield, PA/Lansdale Catholic), Kelley Healey (Tomes River, NJ/Toms River North), Abbey Sheeler (Fleetwood, PA/Brandywine Heights), Anne Waapu (Hastings, New Zealand) and Courtney Zook (Oley Valley, PA/Oley Valley). 

Golf: Erin Arden (Somers, NY/Somers) and Lauren Foulke (Kempton, PA/Kutztown)

Bowling: Jacquelyn Heimbach (Easton, PA/Easton) and Stephanie Ray (West Lawn, PA/Wilson)

Swimming: Shawn Santo (Allentown, PA/Parkland) and Scott Thomas (Schuylkill Haven, PA/Blue Mountain) Kerry Choplin (Thorofare, N.J./West Deptfor), Kathryn Kelly (Downingtown/Downingtown), Allison Sheely (Enola/Trinity)

Football: Joseph Iannello (Media, PA/Strath Haven) and Evan Reese (Centre Hall, PA/State College)

Baseball: Steven Craig (Wilkes-Barre, PA/Bishop Hoban) and Jared Frey (Mohrsville, PA/Schuylkill Haven)

Overall, 115 institutions sent in nominees for the 2008-09 Academic Achievement Awards, up from the 67 institutions that participated last year. There are a total of 4,020 student-athletes being recognized this year. A year ago, 2,155 student-athletes were honored.

In order for a student-athlete to receive an Academic Achievement Award, the athletics director of the Division II institution MUST BE a CURRENT dues paying member of the DII ADA.

Also, the student-athlete must: have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have attended a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work and have been an active member of an intercollegiate team during his/her last academic year.

“It’s always exciting to celebrate student-athletes success in the classroom,” Kutztown Athletics Director Greg Bamberger said. “We are happy and proud of our student-athletes who have made the grade and have done a terrific job of balancing academics and athletics.” 

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Aug. 18, 2009

KU field hockey picked to finish second in PSAC East

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The Kutztown University field hockey team was picked to finish second in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division by the preseason coaches' poll.

The Golden Bears were picked behind three-time defending national champion Bloomsburg, who received all five first-place votes. East Stroudsburg was picked to finish third, followed by Millersville and C.W. Post.

In the west, Indiana (Pa.) was selected as division favorite after receiving four first-place votes, Shippensburg receiving the other first place vote. Mercyhurst (third), Mansfield (fourth) and Slippery Rock (fifth) round out the rest of the division.

The Golden Bears, who finished 13-6 overall and 5-3 in conference play, were ousted by IUP in the semifinals of the PSAC playoffs.

Despite losing 11 players from last year's squad, Wesner feels KU will be in the hunt for the PSAC Championship. Key returnees include team captains Abbey Sheeler (Fleetwood/Brandywine Heights), Anne Waapu (Hastings, NEW ZEALAND) and Carrie Healey (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North).

Sheeler finished the 2008 season tied for the team lead in goals with 14, including one game winner. She was a 2008 all-PSAC East second team selection.

Waapu, an all-PSAC East second team selection, scored 10 goals and added three assists. Healey had five goals last season and five assists, while starting all 19 contests.

“There were lots of changes to the roster and we have a very young squad,” says Wesner. “But we have great leadership from the team captains and team veterans. We also played great in the spring. We will be very competitive and our goal is to make the conference playoffs.”

KU will start off the season Saturday, August 29th when they host Merrimack at 5 p.m. on University Field. Conference play will start on Monday, September 7th when the Golden Bears travel to Bloomsburg for a 6 p.m. contest.

2009 PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH

Eastern Division (first place votes)	Western Division (first place votes)
1. Bloomsburg (5)	1. Indiana [Pa.] (4)
2. Kutztown	2. Shippensburg (1)
3. East Stroudsburg	3. Mercyhurst
4. Millersville	4. Mansfield
5. C.W. Post	5. Slippery Rock

 

 

 

 

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Aug. 17, 2009

Kutztown picked fourth in PSAC East preseason coaches poll

KUTZTOWN, PA. — The Kutztown University women’s soccer team was picked to finish fourth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division preseason women’s soccer poll released this afternoon.

The Golden Bears finished 2008 with a 12-6-2 record and earned a spot in the PSAC playoffs. Kutztown was picked behind Bloomsburg and West Chester, both of whom were picked to finish first, and Shippensburg. East Stroudsburg was picked to finish fifth followed by Millersville and Mansfield. Of the top five teams, Kutztown was the only one not to receive a first-place vote.

“It is nice that my colleagues feel our team is capable of earning a playoff bid (being picked 4th), but for me, it is where we finish the season that is most important,” third-year coach Erik Burstein said.

Kutztown welcomes back 20 players including his top goal scorer in sophomore Chelsea Bressler (Cleona/Annville-Cleona).

Bressler, who led the offense with 10 goals, six assists and 26 points, was selected as the PSAC East Rookie of the Year. She was also honored by Daktronics as a second-team All-Atlantic Region selection and as a third team NSCAA/Adidas NCAA Division II Women’s All-Atlantic Region selection. Bressler had three multi-goal scoring games.

Junior defender Chelsea Deeter (Langhorne/Neshaminy) returns to anchor the defense. Behind Deeter, a first team all PSAC selection, the Golden Bears posted eight shutouts. She was named to NSCAA/Adidas NCAA Division II Women’s All-Atlantic Region second team.

Junior midfielder Jen Tice (Barnegat, N.J./Southern Regional) returns to provide leadership and experience. Tice was named to the NSCAA/Adidas NCAA Division II Women’s All-Atlantic Region third team. Tice, who was selected to the PSAC East second team, posted two goals and two assists with one game-winner.

“After the successes of last season the expectations are higher than ever before,” third-year Kutztown coach Erik Burstein said. “We have a tremendous amount of talent on this squad, but like any group of talented players, we need to find the right mix and get everyone on the same page quickly. Although we have been successful over the last two years, we are still building toward bigger and better things. I am very excited about the start of the season.”

Kutztown begins the season next Friday at home when it hosts Mercyhurst College, ranked eighth in the preseason NSCAA top 25 poll, beginning at noon. For 2009 preview, click here.

2009 PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH

Eastern Division (first place votes)	Western Division (first place votes)
T1. Bloomsburg (2)	1. Slippery Rock (2)
T1. West Chester (2)	2. Mercyhurst (5)
3. Shippensburg (2)	3. Gannon (1)
4. Kutztown	4. Indiana (Pa.)
5. East Stroudsburg (1)	5. California (Pa.)
6. Millersville	6. Edinboro
7. Mansfield	7. Lock Haven
	8. Clarion

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Aug. 14, 2009

Tennis Alumni Day set for Homecoming

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The tennis Alumni Day is set for Saturday October 17th, which will serve as Homecoming Day for Kutztown University.

Coach Suresh Ramamurthi asks that alumni meet between 9 and 10 a.m. on the Kutztown Courts. In the event of rain, the meeting place will be the Field House in Keystone Hall between 9 and 10 a.m.

There will be tennis matches played throughout the day followed by lunch. Please RSVP to coach Ramamurthi at ramamurt@kutztown.edu.

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Aug. 10, 2009

Coach Monica discusses the first few days of preseason practice

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — The Kutztown University football program is hard at work preparing for the 2009 season. The sprint-laden sessions began Thursday August 6. Fourth year coach Raymond Monica has been excited with the first few days of camp.

“We haven’t done a lot yet,” Monica said. “I’ve seen some things but I know we’ll know a lot more once we’ve spent a week or so in pads. I thought the guys came in conditioned pretty well. I guess more than anything, I am looking at a lot of younger players. It’s taking them a little time to grasp everything that we’re trying to do.”

Kutztown, which was picked to finish sixth in the PSAC Eastern Division preseason poll, held its annual Media Day Monday morning at University Field. Players gathered for team and individual photos during the session on an extremely hot and humid day.

The Golden Bears kickoff the 2009 season on the road against Saint Anselm College beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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Aug. 4, 2009

Tracking Golden Bears in the pro's

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — There is numerous Golden Bears playing professional baseball around the world, ranging from Single-A to the Nippon Professional Baseball league in Japan.

Ron Chiavacci is currently pitching with the Detroit Tigers Triple-A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens. Chiavacci has appeared in 20 games, starting in four, and has a record of 1-5 with a 5.24 ERA. In 46.1 innings of work, he has struck out 34, walked 25 and recorded two saves. Click here for complete stats on Chiavacci.

Right-handed pitcher Mike McCardell is currently pitching for the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins affiliate). McCardell, who was named the 2008 Twins minor league Pitcher of the Year, is currently 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA. He has started in three games, pitching 16 innings and striking out 16. Click here for complete stats on McCardell.

The Golden Bears 2009 staff ace Darin Gorski has started five games and appeared in seven for the Brooklyn Cyclones after being drafted in seventh round of this years draft by the New York Mets. Gorski currently holds a 1-2 record with an ERA of 5.23. In 31 innings of work, Gorski has struck out 26 compared to only eight walks. Click here for complete stats on Gorski.

Philip Rummel is currently pitching for the Lancaster JetHawks (Houston Astros affiliate) in the Class A Advanced California League. Rummel has a 2-5 record, pitching in 22 games and starting in six. In his 47 innings of work, Rummel has struck out 29 batters compared to only 19 walks. Click here for complete stats on Rummel.

Ryan Vogelsong, former fifth round pick of the 1998 draft, is currently pitching for the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball league. Vogelsong is now in his third season in Japan, after pitching in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates from 2000-06.

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