LYCOMING COLLEGE TO OFFER STREAMING AUDIO OF WARRIOR FOOTBALL IN 2005

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Radio broadcasts of all 10 Lycoming College football games will be available live over the internet for the 2005 season allowing alumni, parents, and fans from around the world to tune into Warrior football games. The webcasts will be available on Lycoming’s athletic website at www.lycoming.edu/sports (via MSA Sports Network – www.msasportsnetwork.com ).

The action heard over the internet will be a simulcast of the WRAK-1400/WRKK-1200 AM broadcast by the veteran crew of Ken Sawyer and Bill Byham who have been covering the Warriors together since the 1990 season. Sawyer will handle the play-by-play and Byham will provide the color commentary.

Sawyer has been the “Voice of the Warriors” for more than a decade. Each pre-game show will feature a conversation between Sawyer and Head Coach Frank Girardi, who has mentored the Lycoming football program into a national powerhouse during his more than 30 years as head coach.

Byham has been following Warrior football for ages, including spending five years as the College’s sports information director. Byham has an intense pride in the Warrior program and a special feel for the players and coaches with whom he has developed close relationships.

“We’re excited to provide this opportunity to our fans and alumni who are unable to attend our games in person,” said Girardi. “We’re confident that this partnership with the MSA Sports Network will allow fans to experience Warrior football like never before. Ken and Bill have provided an outstanding product to our local area for years and I’m sure those who listen over the internet will appreciate their description of the action and unique insights into the Lycoming football program.”

The Warriors open the season on Saturday, September 10, against Juniata College at David Person Field in Williamsport. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. with the broadcast beginning at 12:50 p.m. For a complete schedule of games and broadcasts visit the Lycoming  athletic website and the MSA Sports Network website.