WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—It’s been said from time to time that Lycoming College’s head football coach Frank Girardi is “the Joe Paterno of Division III football.” And there are definitely similarities. Both coaches are of Italian descent, both are affable and both are intensely passionate about football. Both are situated near the top of the NCAA’s all-time victories list (Paterno is 3rd, Girardi 14th). Both have led a single program over decades to remarkable success. And both reside amid the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, just an hour apart. Even their team uniforms nearly match, with just a yellow-gold accent distinguishing Lycoming. But, even though the comparison is surely a compliment, to pigeonhole Frank Girardi is to overlook a distinctive legacy and the uniqueness of Division III football.
The Girardi Legacy - 36 Years of Integrity, Loyalty, and Family
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Lycoming Coach Frank Girardi, By Comparison
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—It’s been said from time to time that Lycoming College’s head football coach Frank Girardi is “the Joe Paterno of Division III football.” And there are definitely similarities. Both coaches are of Italian descent, both are affable and both are intensely passionate about football. Both are situated near the top of the NCAA’s all-time victories list (Paterno is 3rd, Girardi 14th). Both have led a single program over decades to remarkable success. And both reside amid the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, just an hour apart. Even their team uniforms nearly match, with just a yellow-gold accent distinguishing Lycoming. But, even though the comparison is surely a compliment, to pigeonhole Frank Girardi is to overlook a distinctive legacy and the uniqueness of Division III football.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
359th Game - Lycoming Falls at Lebanon Valley
The Last GameAnnville, Pa.—Lycoming College's football team (3-7, 3-4) fell to conference foe Lebanon Valley College (4-6, 3-4) by a score of 28-14 on Saturday, November 10. It was the final game of the 2007 season for both teams.Lebanon Valley threw a 38-yard completion on its first play from scrimmage, setting up a 14-yard touchdown run by Charlie Parker in the game's first four minutes. Parker scored four touchdowns on the day, tying a school record. All three scores were followed by Brittany Ryan extra point conversions.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Friday, January 6, 2006
Podcast Show #61 Head Coach Frank Girardi
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Bill Byham and I were very glad to have Lycoming College Head Football Coach Frank Girardi on the show for the second time.
If you think January is a month to catch you breath after a busy fall as the head coach you are very mistaken. From the last tick of the game clock in November 2005 against Susquehanna, Lycoming had just a couple of days to savor Frank’s 250th win.
Then it is recruiting time for four of the coaches, campus visits, talking to the coach for both prospective player and family and finalizing plans for another season in the fall of 2006 Frank told us about that process and some other information we know you will be interested in.
Thanks for listening to podcast #61 and our second sit-down with "Coach G."
Bill Byham and I were very glad to have Lycoming College Head Football Coach Frank Girardi on the show for the second time.
If you think January is a month to catch you breath after a busy fall as the head coach you are very mistaken. From the last tick of the game clock in November 2005 against Susquehanna, Lycoming had just a couple of days to savor Frank’s 250th win.
Then it is recruiting time for four of the coaches, campus visits, talking to the coach for both prospective player and family and finalizing plans for another season in the fall of 2006 Frank told us about that process and some other information we know you will be interested in.
Thanks for listening to podcast #61 and our second sit-down with "Coach G."
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