Lycoming Football - The end of the road!!

Reality has set in for me. I was looking forward to the 2021 Warrior Football season. So I took some photos at Lycoming’s scrimmage and the full scrimmage with Franklin & Marshall. But it did not go that well for this 76 year old Warrior fan. I could not stand long and at one point I had to go to the shade to recover from the heat. I can’t move up and down the sidelines like I did just two years ago. So I evaluated whether I could keep up with 10 games this year. The answer was so clear. The end of the road has come for me.

What a time I have had going to all home and away games from 1996 to 2019. Yes, I did miss the season after Ricky Lannetti's death and some other games for medical reasons. I loved Ricky’s play and was shattered after his death and playoff drama.

I have so many great memories of players and friendships with their families. I am going to miss presenting great catches, blocks, runs, tackles and celebrations. Most of all, I am going to miss you and your families who have been so kind to me.

I am indebted to Lycoming College for giving me an opportunity to come out of the Air Force and earn my degree in accounting. I want to thank the coaches over the years for putting up with me and my moods. As tears well up in my eyes, I am so thankful for all of you who have encouraged me through the years. I will always remember you!

So “Go Lyco” this season. Go get that dream of a Conference Championship. Understand that the end of the road comes eventually. Play your hearts out and do your best every game. That is all anyone could ask for.

Finally, I will miss you all! God bless.

Regards

John Green ’77

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Lycoming Football - Lycoming announces spectator policy for 2021-22

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College Department of Athletics looks forward to welcoming spectators to our home athletic events during the fall 2021 semester. The College has published the following spectator protocols so that spectators from both home and visiting teams can understand what to expect when athletic events on campus.

 

Lycoming College remains committed to keeping the College community healthy while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The following health and safety protocols were endorsed by the Lycoming College COVID Response & Advisory Group.

 

INDOOR VENUES:

The College’s policies for universal masking will apply to spectators at athletic events held in indoor venues:

•                     Spectators are required to put on a mask/face covering upon entering Lamade.

•                     Spectators at indoor venues are required to wear a mask/face coverings except when drinking or eating.

 

OUTDOOR VENUES:

The NCAA Sports Science Institute has documented that there is a low risk of transmission in outdoor settings, except when physical distancing cannot be maintained, especially when others are yelling or singing.

Lycoming Football - Warriors fifth in MAC preseason coaches’ poll

(L-R) SO QB Noah Vogeler (Coopersburg, PA, Southern Lehigh High School), FY QB Will Fish (Stroudsburg, PA, Stroudsburg High School) and SO QB Hunter Shearer (Montoursville, PA, Montoursville Area High School) prepare for the Franklin and Marshall scrimmage. (A John Green Photo)

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – With a senior-laden team that includes five fifth-year returners, the Lycoming College football team was predicted to finish fifth in the Middle Atlantic Conference preseason coaches’ poll, the conference office in Annville, Pa., announced on Thursday, Aug. 26.

Lycoming Football - Warriors held their own against Franklin & Marshall in annual scrimmage

Senior RB Jacob Fimbres (La Habra, CA, Sonora High School) looks ready to go at running back. Jacob has fought injuries over the years but keeps coming back to the sport he loves. - A John Green Photo

Williamsport, PA - In 92 degree heat, the Lycoming Warriors battled for 30 minutes against Franklin & Marshall in their annual scrimmage. It is hard to make any assumptions in a scrimmage, but Lycoming gave up a field goal in and scored a touchdown in their "Overtime" drill. Then, Lycoming's first string offense and defense played two quarters of scoreless football.

Lycoming Football - It Was Good To Get Back On The Sideline

Head Coach Mike Clark giving instructions before some pad action against Ithaca, NY (John Green Photo)

I was lucky enough to visit David Person and Lycoming Football's preseason practice. Little did I know that the team was scrimmaging Ithaca College. I had my camera. I use scrimmages to get used to my camera settings and other issues like how far to zoom on certain shots. I love capturing some pre-pads headshots since you can't see who is really in there.

 Enjoying the great weather before scrimmage (John Green Photo)

This post is also a good chance to show you where files will be stored for your viewing pleasure and free download if you or your family desires. I hope you enjoy this feature of LycomingFootball.com . It is about you, the great players, family and all Lyco Fans. The Link for all your photo is at www.johngreen.photography.

Getting mentally prepared for what is to come. (John Green Photo)

More photos coming that you can enjoy. Stay tuned here for news and photos.

~ ~ ~ NOTE: The opinions and content on www.LycomingFootball.com in no way represents the views or opinions of Lycoming College. This site, www.LycomingFootball.com is an unofficial fan site of Lycoming Football owned and operated by Williamsport OnLine and editor John Green. Please relay any questions and comments to John Green at the "Contact Us" notice on the right sidebar. Copyright Notice: (c) Photos, video and articles are for public use only. All other uses by written consent only.

Lycoming Football - Mike Clark announces 2021 coaching staff

After the Lebanon Valley in 2019, "Celebration."

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – As practice commenced on Thursday, Lycoming head football coach Mike Clark announced the addition of four new assistant coaches for the 2021-22 academic year, as Greg Merchlinsky (wide receivers), Adam Gehr (outside linebackers), Jermaine Reyes ’15 (linebackers) and Ryan Bastian (tight ends) join the staff.

Lycoming football - Warriors introduce incoming first-years

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – A group of 46 first-year athletes are set to report to Lycoming College to join the football team when practice commences on Thursday, Aug. 12, 14^th-year head coach Mike Clark has announced.