Archive for the ‘YSU Football’ Category

YSU’s Offensive Line Deserves A Big Pat On The Back

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

At first glance, the above picture would not say much.  Some photographers would even say it is a wasted shot and delete it.  The fascinating things going on in the above picture are guys in red uniforms knocking around guys in white uniforms.  If you look to the left, you ...

Kurt Hess And David Brown Named MVFC Players of The Week

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Youngstown State sophomore quarterback Kurt Hess (Dayton, Ohio) was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference's Offensive Player of the Week while junior placekicker David Brown (Ojai, Calif.) was tabbed the Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Sunday. Hess completed 20-of-24 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns ...

Youngstown State Learns That Three Is Greater Than Zero in 27-24 Upset Win Over #1 North Dakota State

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Youngstown State, playing their biggest game in years, finally came out on the right end of a close one.  Going into a hostile environment to face the #1 North Dakota State Bison, not many gave the Penguins a chance.  Happy to report, however, I predicted a four point win for ...

Game Week: YSU (5-4, 3-3) at #1 North Dakota State (9-0, 6-0)

Friday, November 11th, 2011

If you wanted a statement win, what better time than now to make a statement? Youngstown State hits the road one last time in 2011 to face off against the undefeated and #1-ranked North Dakota State Bison.  The Penguins have matured each week, played better each week, and have ...

YSU’s Christian Bryan Added To Jerry Rice Award Watch List

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Youngstown State freshman wide receiver Christian Bryan is among a group of four players added to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List on Wednesday. The inaugural award honors the outstanding freshman in the Football Championship Subdivision. It is presented by The Sports Network and sponsored by Fathead.com. Bryan, wide receiver Neal ...

Nick Liste Earns MVFC Special Teams Honors

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Youngstown State sophomore punter Nick Liste was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Penguins 21-17 loss at UNI. Liste found the first trip of the UNI-Dome to his liking averaging 45.7 yards per punt. He had six punts for 274 ...

Despite 21-17 Loss, Youngstown State Steps Forward Again

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Performance in a hostile environment against an angry team usually does not bode well for a team when they are mediocre, at best.  The biggest thing that Youngstown State (5-4, 3-3) proved in their 21-17 loss is that they are anything but mediocre.  Northern Iowa continued their dominance of the ...

Game Week: Youngstown State (5-3, 3-2) At Northern Iowa (6-2, 5-1)

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Youngstown State will face their toughest test of the Eric Wolford Era this Saturday when they travel to face a very talented Northern Iowa team.  The Panthers had a showdown with North Dakota State last week in a matchup of conference unbeatens, but came out on the short end of ...