Girardi talks about trust at NFF Press Conference

(L) Defensive Coordinator Steve Wiser [43 Years plus 4 years as a player]
and (R) Hall of Fame Coach Frank Girardi

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former Lycoming College head football coach Frank Girardi spoke at the National Football Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner Press Conference ahead of his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame tonight, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m., at the Waldorf-Astoria, as part of the NFF’s Annual Awards Dinner. The awards dinner will be broadcast on ESPN3.

Below are Coach Girardi’s comments at the press conference, provided by Caption Northwest, Inc.

BONNIE BERNSTEIN: Frank Girardi, 1972-2007 at Lycoming, 257 victories, won 72 percent of his games, one of only 17 coaches on any level -- any level -- to reach 250 wins at one school. Coach, Coach Bowes was talking about the importance of having an eye for talent, hiring coaches around who can complement you. But you think about that: 250 wins at one school, 29 straight winning seasons. What's the formula? What really worked? If you had a bunch of young, aspiring coaches sitting here in front of you, what would you -- how would you guide them?

The Warriors' offensive line coming together

Offensive Line opening up big holes in the defense.

By MITCH RUPERT - mrupert@sungazette.com

Williamsport, PA - Following the most productive day of his Lycoming football career, Blake Bowman could have deservedly patted himself on the back. He could have told stories about making defenders miss and seeing the angles to get him into the end zone four times.

First, that's not who the junior running back is. Second, he was too busy projecting all kinds of praise on the Warriors' offensive line to even begin thinking about himself.

Like almost every other position for Lycoming, the offensive line has been a work in progress all season. But Saturday at David Person Field, in front of a homecoming crowd, the five hog mollies had maybe their most productive day of the season in a 44-20 win over FDU-Florham.

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Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie, Little All-American football player and received the “Chieftain Award” to speak at Lycoming College Commencement

Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie, Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, will speak at Lycoming College’s 167th commencement on Saturday, May 9.

A distinguished jurist, Vanaskie serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which is one step below the Supreme Court.

Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Vanaskie received his bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College in 1975 and his Juris Doctor from Dickinson School of Law in 1978. In 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated him to the United States District Court for the middle district of Pennsylvania, a seat he held from 1994-2006. In 2010, President Barack Obama nominated him to the Court of Appeals.

Penn College Accepted as NCAA Division III Provisional Member

Joe Simon, taking a shot against Penn State
Hazleton in December Joe Simon,
a junior guard-forward on the
Penn College men's basketball team, ...

"Soon, Williamsport will be known not only as a ‘college town’ but as the home – along with the Lycoming College Warriors ..."

Williamsport - The National Collegiate Athletic Association has granted Pennsylvania College of Technology provisional membership in Division III, the largest NCAA division both in number of participants and participating schools.

The announcement comes a year after Penn College was approved for exploratory membership status in Division III for 2013-14. The five-year membership process features one exploratory year of membership and four years of provisional/reclassifying membership.

“We are delighted the NCAA has approved us for provisional membership in Division III,” said Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour. “The addition of NCAA athletics enhances the overall college experience for our students, supplementing a growing slate of social and co-curricular offerings. While this milestone – which arrives during our Centennial year – should have a positive impact on student recruitment, it also benefits academics, which remains the primary focus for Division III student-athletes.”

WOLnews: Cutters Looking for Local Military Heroes

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The Williamsport Crosscutters have partnered with Williamsport Mason’s Lodge #106, & Webb Weekly to salute our local heroes on Militar...