2007 guide - Ohio Wesleyan University

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Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan isan independent undergraduate liberalarts university affiliated with TheUnited Methodist Church. Ohio Wesleyanis accredited by the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools.The University is a member of the GreatLakes Colleges Association, a consortiumof 12 leading independent institutionsin Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.Ohio Wesleyan confers the Bachelorof Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts andBachelor of Music degrees. The Universityalso offers combined-degree (3-2)programs in engineering, medical technology,optometry and physical therapy.Degree programs are offered through22 academic departments and severalinter-disciplinary programs. Distinctivefeatures of the academic program includethe Arneson Institute for PracticalPolitics, the Center for Economics andBusiness, the National Colloquium, theHonors Program, and opportunities forindependent research, internships, andoff-campus study.Ohio Wesleyan employs 136 fulltimefaculty, of whom 36 percent are femaleand 8 percent are minority. Nearly100 percent of the tenure-track facultyhold a Ph.D. or the highest degree attainablein their field. The studentfacultyratio is about 13:1.Ohio Wesleyan currently enrollsabout 1945 students, 52 percentOhio Wesleyan in BriefLocation >> Delaware, Ohio 43015Founded >> 1842Total Full-time Enrollment >> 1945Nickname >> Battling BishopsColors >> Red and BlackInterim President >> Dr. David RobbinsHome Field >> Roy Rike Field (nat. grass)Capacity >> 1740Affiliation >> NCAA Division IIIConference >> North Coast Athleticfemale/48 percent male, from 43 statesand 42 countries. About 58 percentof the students are from the Midwest;another 23 percent are from the EastCoast. The multicultural enrollmenttotal of 19 percent includes U.S.multicultural students (10 percent)and international students (9 percent).Twenty-seven percent of the2007 freshmen graduated in the top 10percent of their high school class and49 percent were in the top 25 percentof their class.Diversity, creativity, leadership andservice are emphasized throughoutthe co-curriculum. Students are activein more than 100 clubs and organizations,as well as departmental studentboards, academic honoraries, musicand theatre productions, fraternitiesand sororities, and an extensive intramuralsports program. More than 85percent of the students are involved incommunity service projects. Ohio Wesleyanfields 23 varsity athletic teams,22 of which compete in the North CoastAthletic Conference.Ohio Wesleyan comprises a 200-acre campus and 2 wilderness preserves.Eleven of the University’s 61buildings are entered in the NationalRegister of Historic Places. Nearly allstudents live on campus in a variety ofresidential facilities. Beeghly Library,housing more than 470,000 items, featuresan online catalog and circulationsystem.This past year’s fundraising effortscontinued to focus on facility enhancement,including the $22 million RememberingMr. Rickey campaign. The2006-07 Annual Fund surpassed $3.8million, and Team OWU continues toprovide an important base of supportfor the day-to-day operations of ourathletics program.Battling BishopsDirectoryAthletic Department >> (740) 368-3725Head Coach >> Jay MartinOffice Phone >> (740) 368-3727Home Phone >> (614) 336-2812E-mail >> jamartin@owu.eduAthletics Director >> Roger InglesOffice Phone >> (740) 368-3738Home Phone >> (740) 881-6530Athletic Trainer >> TBAOffice Manager >> Kelly DewOffice of University Communications >> (740) 368-3335Sports Information Director >> Mark BeckenbachOffice Phone >> (740) 368-3340Home Phone >> (614) 798-9989Roy Rike Field Press Box >> (740) 368-3343E-mail >> owusport@owu.eduHome Page >> http://bishops.owu.edu
2007 OWU Men’s SoccerPrincipal Media OutletsPressBen Stroup and Gary HeneryDelaware Gazette18 E. William St.Delaware, OH 43015(740) 363-1161 x319/372Mark ZnidarColumbus Dispatch34 S. 3rd St.Columbus, OH 43216(614) 461-5234Craig JamesSuburban News Publications5257 Sinclair RoadColumbus, OH 43229(614) 785-1212televisionJerod SmalleyWCMH-TV (Ch.4/NBC)PO Box 4Columbus, OH 43216(614) 263-5555Clay Hall and Anthony RothmanWSYX-TV (Ch.6/ABC)1261 Dublin Rd.Columbus, OH 43215(614) 481-6650Paul SpohnWBNS-TV (Ch.10/CBS)770 Twin Rivers Dr.Columbus, OH 43212(614) 460-3962Memo to the MediaThe 2007 Ohio Wesleyan University men’s soccer mediaguide has been prepared by Ohio Wesleyan’s Office of UniversityCommunications to assist you with your coverage this year. Theguide was published September 17, 2007, with information availableat that date. Additional and updated information, statisticsand photos are available at all times to accredited news sourcesfrom the Sports Information Office.Press box and sideline passes may be obtained by writingor calling the Sports Information Office. Please apply as far inadvance as possible. There is a phone line available for radiobroadcasts from Roy Rike Field. Please make arrangementsthrough the Sports Information Office at least a week before thegame.CreditsThe 2007 Ohio Wesleyan men’s soccer media guide waspublished by Richardson Printing. Photographs by Sara Tincherand Bruce Heflin and courtesy, Ohio Wesleyan Sports PhotographyArchives. The Bishop men’s soccer media guide has beenhonored 12 times as among the best in Division C by members ofthe College Sports Information Directors of America.On the cover: Nick Skoczen (photo by Matt Emmons)ContentsPrincipal Media Outlets // 1Memo to the Media // 1Why Battling Bishops? // 12007 Outlook // 2Head Coach Jay Martin // 3Coaching Staff // 4Player Profiles // 5-92007 Alphabetical and Numerical Rosters // 102006 Results and Statistics // 112007 Opponents in Brief // 112006 NCAC Standings and Statistics // 12-13NCAC Records // 14About the NCAC // 152006 in Review // 16-17Bishop Soccer Year-by-Year // 18Conference Championships // 18Stu Parry Award // 18NCAA Tournament Appearances // 19-20All-Time Series Records // 21Bishop Records // 22-23Fred Myers Invitational // 24All-Star Bishops // 25-29All-Time Bishop Lettermen // 30-31Remembering Mr. Rickey Campaign // 32Home of the Bishops // inside back coverAthletic Facilities // inside back cover2007 Schedule // outside back coverWHY BATTLING BISHOPS?The nickname “The Battling Bishops” dates to 1925;before then Ohio Wesleyan University’s teams were simplyknown as “The Red and Black,” or sometimes as “TheMethodists.” Ohio Wesleyan is affiliated with the UnitedMethodist Church, and long has produced many of itsbishops.By April, 1925, according to that issue of the AlumniMagazine, the present name had finally been derived.“Ohio sports writers have been at a loss,” the magazinereported. “There are countless colleges throughout thecountry claiming red and black as their colors, and 14 Methodistcolleges in Ohio alone.” Pi Delta Epsilon journalismfraternity therefore sponsored a contest, and the winningnickname, “The Battling Bishops,” was “placed before thesports writers of the state as the teams’ official title.” SeniorHarold Thomas of Lima submitted the winning entry.The new nickname must have provided inspiration.The 1925 football team, under George Gauthier, “The LittleGiant,” went 7-1-1. Its only loss came to Ohio State by a 10-3score, and it tied Syracuse, 3-3, en route to winning OhioConference and Big Six championships.1
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