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COVER SHOT FOR KILLINGER WEB PAGE DETAILING THE MISSION OF THE KILLINGER FOUNDATION AND FOUNDATIONS 100K CONTRIBUTION TO FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP IN FY 2026
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OUR MISSION

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

Help provide financial aid opportunities for WCU Football student-athletes.

ALUMNI CONNECTION

Bring former players, coaches, families, and
friends together through annual events.

PROGRAM TRADITION

Preserve the legacy of WCU Football through
the Killinger Hall of Fame.

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer, support, or become a board member- make it an impact, make it a win!

 

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WCU CHEERLEADING TEAM LEADING WCU FOOTBALL TEAM ONTO THE FIELD AT JOHN A. FARRELL STADIUM FOR HOME OPENER VS SETON HILL
"Our goal is simple: increase our scholarship commitment every year so Golden Rams can focus on being the best versions of themselves on and off the field."

Mike Hudson '86, Killinger Foundation President
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1979

Founded by Walter Buechele, Jim Holt, Bill Iacone, Joe Iacone, Emil Messikomer Jr., and John Slawek to support the future success of WCU Football.

30+ Years

Volunteer-led fundraising has helped provide scholarship aid for student-athletes in the WCU Football program.

TODAY

The volunteer board connects former players, coaches, alumni, families, and friends through giving, events, and Hall of Fame tradition.

John Furlow
ABOUT Dr. W. Glenn Killinger-legacy, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and friendship.
2025 Football Hall of Fame Class
FALL 2025 KILLINGER HALL OF FAME CLASS

Cohen, a native of Abington, Pennsylvania, graduated from West Chester in 2017 with a degree in Professional Studies and a minor in Coaching. Wearing number 78, he was a three-year starter and letter winner for the Golden Rams from 2013 to 2015, excelling at both defensive tackle and defensive end.

A dominant force on the field, Cohen earned All-PSAC honors three times and was twice named All-ECAC. In 2015, he became a consensus All-American, earned PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year, and was honored as West Chester’s Defensive Player of the Year, Golden Ram Football Club Player of the Year, and WCU Football Athlete of the Year. That season he was also a finalist for the Gene Upshaw and Cliff Harris Awards, a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy, and set West Chester’s all-time sack record. In addition, he was named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area team in both 2014 and 2015, underscoring his excellence in the classroom as well as on the field.

A 1974 graduate, Collilouri earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester and later completed a Master’s in Education from the University of Maine. As a two-year starter on the defensive line, Collilouri was a force on the field and earned All-PSAC honors in his senior season.

Following his playing career, Collilouri embarked on a remarkable journey in collegiate coaching. After five seasons at the University of Maine, he joined the Boston College football staff as Defensive Line Coach, where he spent a decade shaping one of the most formidable defensive units in college football. During his tenure, he coached in four major bowl games, guided the team to back-to-back Lambert Trophy victories in 1983 and 1984, and mentored three All-Americans — Mike Ruth, John Bosa, and Joe Nash — all of whom went on to successful careers in the NFL. Mike Ruth was awarded the Outland Trophy in 1985, which is awarded to the best interior defensive lineman in college football.

A 2018 graduate, Drob earned his degree in Secondary Education/Mathematics with a minor in Applied Statistics, and later completed a Master’s in Public Administration. On the field, Drob was a three-year starter for the Golden Rams and served as team captain for two seasons, earning widespread recognition for his leadership and performance.

Drob was honored as a three-time All-PSAC selection, three-time All-ECAC pick, and a two-time All-American. In his senior year, he was named a Gene Upshaw Award finalist, recognizing him among the top offensive linemen in Division II football.
 

Today, Drob continues to make an impact as a math teacher and head football coach at Cherry Hill East High School in New Jersey, where he has led a remarkable turnaround of the program. Under his leadership, Cherry Hill East posted a 9-1 record in 2024, its best season in over a decade, won a division title and a postseason game, and set a new standard for success. Drob also introduced the team’s core values acronym, “FACTS” — Family, Accountability, Competition, Toughness, and Sportsmanship — which has become the foundation of the program’s culture.

Trey Farmer graduated from West Chester in 2013, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance. On the field, Farmer was a two-year starter who earned All-PSAC honors in both of his final seasons, along with recognition as an All-ECAC selection and All-American, cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant linemen in Golden Rams history.

Farmer’s excellence extended beyond athletics. He was honored as a Gene Upshaw Award nominee, recognizing the top offensive lineman in Division II football, and received the prestigious Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar Award. He was also named to both the PSAC Academic Honor Roll and the D2 ADA Academic Honor Roll, exemplifying the true spirit of a student-athleteTrey Farmer graduated from West Chester in 2013, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance. On the field, Farmer was a two-year starter who earned All-PSAC honors in both of his final seasons, along with recognition as an All-ECAC selection and All-American, cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant linemen in Golden Rams history.

Farmer’s excellence extended beyond athletics. He was honored as a Gene Upshaw Award nominee, recognizing the top offensive lineman in Division II football, and received the prestigious Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar Award. He was also named to both the PSAC Academic Honor Roll and the D2 ADA Academic Honor Roll, exemplifying the true spirit of a student-athlete

A 1985 graduate with a degree in Accounting, Wentling was a four-year starter for the Golden Rams, earning recognition as one of the most accomplished place kickers in program history. His excellence on the field was matched by his dedication in the classroom, as he earned Academic All-American honors in 1983.

Wentling’s career was defined by consistency and clutch performances. He was a three-time All-PSAC selection, earned a place on the All-ECAC team in 1984, and graduated holding more than half a dozen school records. Among his most memorable accomplishments was a record-setting field goal against Bloomsburg in 1983, a 55-yard field goal that set a PSAC record and is still the longest in program history.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KILLINGER FOOTBALL FOUNDATION CLASS OF 2026!

  • Steven Grundy '79
  • Michael Labor '14
  • William Lowe '99
  • Pat Ellis '88
  • Kevin O'Neill '07

Join us on Friday, September 11 for our Banquet at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern and on Saturday, September 12 at our home opener vs IUP beginning at 6 p.m. to help us honor the class of 2026!

FULL LIST OF MEMBERS
SUBMIT A NOMINATION (under construction)
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HOMECOMING SOCIAL

 

Saturday, September 26, 2026

12 P.M.

HALL OF FAME BANQUET

 

Friday, September 11, 2026

The Desmond-Malvern

WCU FOOTBALL GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE

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Making a gift of $1,000 or more within the Fiscal Year (July 1-June 30) plays a vital role in advancing student success and earns your spot in the 1871 Society. As a member, you'll receive exclusive invitations and insider communications from the WCU Foundations, plus access to unforgettable game-day experiences like Touchdown Terrace access at select home football games. Gear up for game time and celebrate your Ram Pride alongside fellow supporters with VIP access to sideline performances by the WCU Cheerleaders, the powerful sounds of the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, and the electric entrance of our football team.  And don't forget the food, beverages, and beer...all while getting to watch the game at on-field level. 

SHOT FROM BEHIND TOUCHDOWN TERRACE ON HILL BEHIND NORTH ENDZONE LOOKING AT FULL FARRELL STADIUM AND TOUCHDOWN TERRACE
THE INCOMPARABLE GOLDEN RAM MARCHING BAND PERFORMS AT TOUCHDOWN TERRACE DURING PREGAME FESTIVITIES IN FALL 2025 SEASON

GET INVOLVED

Mike Hudson '86

President

John Mohollen '91

Vice President

Justin Bathurst '14

Communications Director

Connor Walsh '19

Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Bill Blystone '78
  • Sargent Major Emil H. Messikomer III
  • James Greger '72
  • Jason Muchler '01
  • Jimmy Small '84
  • Joe C. Walsh '86
  • Mike Willard '03
  • Rick Daniels '75
  • Shawn Krautzel '14
  • Tom "Ace: Burnley '98
  • Brendan Ruskowski '22
  • Frank Tranzilli '19
  • Trey Farmer '13
  • WCU Director of Athletics Terry Beattie

 

THANK YOU TO OUR HALL OF FAME SPONSORS

 Diamond Sponsors
Stand Financial Services, Inc.  

Platinum Sponsors
Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions
Eric O'Swanson, Sr. '77
 
Gold Sponsors
In Memory of Emil H. Messikomer, Jr.
The Kienle Family
Joe C. Walsh 8'6
John '91 & Theresa Mohollen
 

Purple Sponsors

Ashmead Insurance Associates

E.K. Lay Company

Green Arrow Financial Advisors

Prograph Awards, Inc.

Della Vecchia, Reilly, Smith, Boyd Funeral Home

Englund's Apparel for Men

Haines Furniture Restoration

Hill Cadillac

Launchpad Wealth

Barnaby's of West Chester

Levante Brewing

K&K Contracting Services, Inc.

Earth Care, Inc.

Re/Max-Jamiewagner.com

In Memory of Chic Chiccino, Jack Byrne, & Dick Yoder

Richard '75 & Maria Daniels

Bill Dunleavy

Harvey Harr

In Memory of Capt. Edwin Messikomer, USNR

The Muchler Family

John Scanlon '77

Mike Willard & John Flannigan, Class of '03