Archive for April, 2010

Enough Sweet Caroline Already

Monday, April 5th, 2010

I respect the work of the great Neil Diamond.  He was already a legend in the 1970's and kept gaining popularity.  He is what every artist wishes to be, both authentic and original.  The best compliment you can pay to any singer is that he has his own sound.  Kudos ...

Phantoms Season Ends With 4-1 Loss To Cedar Rapids

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

The inaugural season of the Youngstown Phantoms USHL membership came to a close on Saturday.  The Phantoms came out on the short end of the stick, losing to Cedar Rapids, 4-1.  Cedar Rapids is a strong team already locked in as a #2 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.  The Phantoms ...

YSU Announces Four Players To Leave Men’s Basketball Team

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

The YSU Men's Basketball Team is doing it's best to bolster the confidence of the women's program.  Having lost five to graduation, the Penguins are now without four underclassmen who were expected to be big pieces in the 2010-11 puzzle.  Juniors Vance Cooksey and Tom Parks and freshmen Eddie D'Haiti and ...

UIC Battles Back To Steal One From Youngstown State, 9-7

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Youngstown State could not hold a 5-0 lead after six innings as UIC rallied to post a 9-7 Horizon League win at Eastwood Field on Saturday afternoon.  The bullpen for the Penguins surrendered three home runs over the last three innings, which were the difference in the game. Sean McDermott, a coach for ...

Phantoms Take Down Cedar Rapids, 4-1

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Cedar Rapids rolled into Youngstown with the #2 seed in their Western Division already locked up.  They had a 3-0 record against the Youngstown Phantoms on the season, and the Phantoms were 1-7 in their vibrant orange jerseys.  Throw all of the statistical logic out the window and ignore the ...