Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Lycoming Football - The end of the road!!

I bid farewell to my cherished role as a Lycoming Football photographer and fan, the years of memories from 1996 to 2021 unfolds in my mind. Each home and away game has been a chapter in an extraordinary story, though I carry the weight of missing the season after Ricky Lannetti's passing, along with other games due to health reasons. Ricky's dynamic play left an indelible mark on my heart, and his loss, coupled with the ensuing playoff drama, was deeply affecting.

My journey has been enriched by incredible moments on the field - spectacular catches, formidable blocks, electrifying runs, decisive tackles, and jubilant celebrations. But beyond the thrill of the game, it's the bonds formed with players and their families that I treasure most. These connections have added a layer of warmth and humanity to my experience.

I'm profoundly grateful to Lycoming College for the opportunity it provided post-Air Force, allowing me to pursue an accounting degree. This journey wouldn't have been the same without the patience and understanding of the professors who've endured my varying struggles over the years.

As I write this, my heart swells with gratitude for everyone who's supported and encouraged me. The memories of shared triumphs, challenges, and camaraderie will forever hold a special place in my heart.

As the new seasons dawns, my cheer remains steadfast - "Go Lyco!" May each season bring us closer to the dream of a Conference Championship. Remember, the journey’s end is inevitable, but the spirit with which you play - pouring your hearts into every game and striving for excellence - is what truly matters.

As I step away from the sideline, I carry with me the legacy of these years, the friendships, and the unbridled passion for the game. You all have been a blessing in my life. God bless each of you. Here's to cherishing the past and embracing the future with hope and courage.

Regards


John Green ’77


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Thursday, August 26, 2021

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.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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.

Thursday, August 19, 2021

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.


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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

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.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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, 14th-year head coach Mike Clark has announced.

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Lycoming Football - Warrior D holds strong in 30-7 win at Misericordia

Junior Jacob Fimbres rushed 10 times for 73 yards to lead the Warrior ground game at Misericordia.
(Photo Courtesy of Lycoming Sports Information)

DALLAS, Pa. – Junior Marshall Charles (Inglewood, Calif./Verbum Dei) and senior Andre Jackson Jr. (Paterson, N.J./Hawthorne) scored defensive touchdowns to pace the Lycoming College football team, which used that momentum to post a 30-7 win over Misericordia University in a spring game on Friday night, April 30, at Mangelsdorf Field.

The Warrior defense held Misericordia to just 135 total yards, including a paltry 14 in 26 opportunities on the ground and senior Matt Galasso (Philadelphia, Pa./Roman Catholic) paced the defensive line with three sacks.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Lycoming Football - Pierce a Campbell Trophy semifinalist

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Senior offensive lineman #74 Kyle Pierce (Berwick, Pa./Berwick Area) was announced as a candidate for the National Football Foundation's National Scholar-Athlete Awards, making him one of the semifinalists for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy, presented by Mazda, the organization officially announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.

“Kyle is a throwback player,” Lycoming’s 13th-year head coach Mike Clark said. “He’s mentally tough, disciplined and smart. He is strong and physically gifted. When we ran into depth issues on the offensive line, he stepped right in, while still playing defensive tackle throughout parts of his sophomore year. His team-first mentality is evident. He hasn’t worried about what side of the ball he played on – he just wants to help the team win.”

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Lycoming Football - Carey earns PATS’ Team Physician Honorary Membership Award

Dr. Patrick Carey, Lycoming College's athletics physician
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Dr. Patrick Carey, Lycoming College's athletics physician for the past 30 seasons, was honored by the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS) on Thursday, Aug. 20, when the organization announced that he was given the organization’s Team Physician Honorary Membership Award.

Carey is a renowned North Central Pennsylvania Orthopedic Surgeon and practitioner of Sports Medicine. In his current role as UPMC Susquehanna's Director of Sports Medicine, he has served as the primary doctor for the Williamsport area's high school, college and professional athletes for the past three decades. In addition to his role in sports medicine, he practices general orthopedics, was the sports medicine consultant for the Minor League Williamsport Crosscutters, the sports medicine consultant for the Little League World Series, the team physician for the athletic programs Lycoming College since 1990, and a generous philanthropist in the Williamsport area.

Friday, July 24, 2020

Lycoming Football - MAC suspends NCAA competition for Fall 2020! Spring Football?

No football this fall. Heartbreaking! (Photo courtesy of John Green)
SPRING FOOTBALL?

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - After careful consideration of internal and external circumstances and with the health and well-being of each campus and community in mind, the presidents of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), including Lycoming College, made the difficult decision to suspend all intercollegiate athletics competition through the fall semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference office announced Friday morning, July 24.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Lycoming football - Incoming 2020 Class Announced

13th-year head coach Mike Clark
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – With a group of 58 incoming players, the largest for the program in 11 years, the Lycoming College football team will welcome another talented group when the team begins to practice, 13th-year head coach Mike Clark announced on Wednesday, July 22.

Friday, July 17, 2020

Flashback November 2019 - Lycoming Defeats Lebanon Valley 48-3

One of the best wins for the Warriors in 2019
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Collage by John Green

Lycoming Football - Warriors Offense Rolls As Defense Shuts Down Dutchman 48-3


ANNVILLE, Pa. – Rushing for 340 yards, the Lycoming College football team scored six touchdowns on the ground in a 48-3 rout of Lebanon Valley College for its third straight win in Middle Atlantic Conference action on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9, at Arnold Field.
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Friday, July 10, 2020

Lycoming Football - MAC Announces Update on Fall 2020

Keeping our fingers crossed! Photo by John Green
The conference intends to pursue fall athletics competition
ANNVILLE, Pa. (Conference News) – The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) President’s Council met on Thursday to discuss athletics for the fall of 2020 and has made the following statement:

First football game would be Saturday, September 19th!

The MAC intends to pursue fall athletics competition, with each campus formulating plans for resocialization that will comply with local, state and NCAA guidelines. Competition will be limited to MAC institutional members beginning no earlier than September 18, 2020 and with the goal of reaching NCAA minimums in all sports.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Lycoming Football - Kenney selected for inclusion in MAC Hall of Fame

Darrin Kenney '92 is the fourth football player to be inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame.
(Photo courtesy of Lycoming Sports Information)

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A two-time All-MAC offensive lineman along one of the best lines in Lycoming College football history, Darrin Kenney ’92 was selected for the inclusion in the MAC Hall of Fame Class of 2020, the conference office in Annville, Pa., announced on Tuesday, May 19.

Friday, April 17, 2020

Lycoming Football - Ask Quick Questions With This New Feature!

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Lycoming Football - Four Football Players Earn Induction Into Chi Alpha Sigma


WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
 – The Pennsylvania Mu Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, welcomed its inaugural induction class at Lycoming College via an online induction video narrated by chapter advisor and Lycoming College Associate Director of Athletics Joe Guistina, which was released on Thursday morning, April 16.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Lycoming Football - Five Warriors added to Hampshire Honor Society

Five Warriors were honored on the Hampshire Honor Society - Photo Courtesy of Lycoming Sports Information
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Five significant contributors to the Lycoming College football team have earned a spot on the 2020 Hampshire Honor Society, the National Football Foundation in Dallas, Texas, announced on Wednesday, April 15, as the group ties Lycoming’s high-water mark for selections for the third time in four years.

The five members are seniors Keith Batkowski (Montoursville, Pa./Montoursville Area), Cody Botts (Millmont, Pa./Mifflinburg), Zach Kovach (Duncansville, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area), Stephen Toczylousky (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia) and Korahn Williams (Reading, Pa./Reading), as the group ties the 2017 and 2018 teams for the most selections in program history.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Will MAC Football play in the 2020 Season - Head Coach Mike Clark Interview


Lycoming football thanks Head Coach Mike Clark for coming on Zoom and answer some difficult questions. We, at Lycoming football appreciate it.

Questions:
#1 Can you give us the state of Lycoming football recruiting right now?
#2 Has the MAC had meetings discussing the 2020 Football Season Possibilities
#3 Assuming D3 football plays in the fall, how will you be handling playbooks getting that information to the offense, defense and special teams?
#4 Some MACj teams have announced their team captains. Any idea on when Lycoming will choose captains?
#5 Assuming a 2020 season, what do you think is your biggest challenge.
#6 Any final thoughts.

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Friday, April 3, 2020

Warrior Football Chef - Delicious Easy Poached Eggs In Toast Recipe

Delicious Easy Poached Eggs In Toast
If you want a no fail easy breakfast try this poached eggs and toast all done at the same time, try this recipe:

  • PREPARATION:
    • Two slices of your favorite bread
    • Griddle
    • Small pat of butter cut in half
    • Two large eggs put into two small ramekins
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Muffin Cutter or "Wife favorite Christmas decorated sharp rimmed clear coffee cup!"
  • PROCEDURE:
    • Heat griddle to 350 degrees
    • Cut holes in the bread and place both pieces on the hot griddle
    • When bottoms seems lightly toasted, turn over along with the circular pieces of bread
    • Put the 1/2 pat of butter into each hole
    • When butter is half melted, pour the egg from the ramekin into the whole
    • Salt and pepper eggs
    • Cover the egg which you want well done
    • Remove toasted bread and eggs when cooked to desired likeness 
    • Serve with coffee and orange juice.

You could also cook bacon or sausage beforehand to broaden the meal.

Regards,

John Green '77

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