Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
In a season where the expectations were high so high at the start, the ending somewhat lived up to its advertised billing. Youngstown State rallied from an 11 point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat North Dakota State, 39-35, at the Fargodome.
Youngstown State scored first as Marc Kanetsky, who ...
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
Even though this game can not aid either team to win a conference championship or vault into the playoffs, it somehow holds meaning. Youngstown State University (5-5, 3-4) heads to Fargo, North Dakota in hopes of ending the season with a winning record. The Penguins will have no easy task ...
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
On Senior Day, the weather and general atmosphere on the sidelines was warm. It was nice to see the Senior Penguins with their parents before kickoff as they were recognized for their outstanding efforts as Youngstown State athletes. Coach Heacock stressed all week that it was about this Senior class ...
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
This week is a special week for 12 individuals who will be playing in their final home game ever at YSU. Saturday's game pits Youngstown State University (4-5, 2-4) against Illinois State University (5-4, 4-2) in the home finale for the Penguins. It also marks Senior Day, a celebration of ...
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
"Everyone wants 'THE' answer, if it was that simple, teams would never lose. I have been in this business a long time and I don't believe that there is ever an answer to 'THE' problem", was what Coach Jon Heacock had to say when asked why the seemingly talented team ...
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Youngstown State University will not be participating in the 2009 Postseason Playoffs. That is the unfortunate reality following a 17-3 setback to #9 South Dakota State at Stambaugh Stadium. The Jackrabbits were consistent and opportunistic in defeating a very tough YSU team in a physical game. Defense and turnovers were ...
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Special teams errors and a Freshman QB proved to be the difference in Southern Illinois 27-8 victory over Youngstown State University (4-3, 2-2). The Penguins outworked the Salukis (6-1, 5-0) in the first half yet found themselves in a 14-point hole at the break. A couple of bad snaps on special ...
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Youngstown State University will remain in a must-win position for the rest of the regular season. This week, the Penguins have a tough task in traveling to Carbondale, Ill. to face the Salukis of Southern Illinois. The Salukis started the year with a nailbiter loss at Marshall (31-28) but have ...
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