Archive for February, 2011

Interview With Don Barnes of 38 Special

Monday, February 28th, 2011

There is a band that originated quietly enough in Jacksonville, Florida way back when.  That band is called .38 Special and they are coming to the Youngstown/Warren area to perform on March 17 at Packard Music Hall.   Songs like "Caught Up In You", "Back Where You Belong", "Hold On ...

YSU Softball Takes Two at NCCU Lady Eagles Classic

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Sophomore Hana Somogyi and freshman Casey Crozier each turned in solid pitching performances to lead the YSU softball team (3-3) to two victories at the NCCU Lady Eagles Classic on Saturday afternoon. The Guins defeated North Carolina Central, 3-1, and Delaware State, 3-2. In the first game, Somogyi allowed just five hits and one ...

Penguins Swimmers Set Records At Horizon League Championships

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

The Youngstown State swimming and diving team set two more school records on Saturday, the final day of action at the Horizon League Championships at Busbey Natatorium. YSU placed sixth at the meet with a score of 308.5. Sophomore Samantha Roberts finished fifth in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:18.52. Roberts was ...

Competitive Lady Penguins Lose Tough One, 76-71, at Cleveland State

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Cleveland State rallied from a 12-point deficit in the second half and went 8-for-8 from the free-throw line in the final 40 seconds to beat the Youngstown State women's basketball team 76-71 on Saturday at the Wolstein Center. YSU's Brandi Brown scored 28 points, and Tieara Jones had 14 points and 13 rebounds. Shawnita ...

Phantoms Beat Team USA Again, 4-1

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

The Youngstown Phantoms (18-24-4, 40pts) scored two goals in the first and two in the third on their way to a 4-1 victory over Team USA.  Ty Loney extended his goal scoring streak to four games and Ben Paulides earned his second multi-point game of the season with two assists. The Phantoms held ...

Green Bay Defeats Youngstown State, 71-60

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Youngstown State University could probably describe this season in two words, up and down.  Thursday at Beeghly, YSU played a sloppy game and lost to Green Bay, 71-60.  Damian Eargle shined in the loss, but too many chances eluded the home team in defeat. "We did not have a good effort ...

Pavlik Refocused, Ready To Silence Doubters

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Kelly Pavlik held a press conference at Jack Loew's Southside Boxing Club on Tuesday afternoon.  I attended the press conference with hopes of hearing that an opponent had been signed to fight on the Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard on May 7 in Las Vegas.  The plans were discussed and nothing ...

The Cavs Join The Browns And Indians And Set New Lows

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Being geographically close to Cleveland, I feel bad for my fellow sports fans who root for Cleveland teams.  Admittedly, I am a Cavs fan and will continue to root for the team with a shiny new record for most NBA losses in a row with 26. The overall compilation ...