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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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 11th, 2009
On a perfect Fall evening, a football game involving two teams in a must-win situation took place in Youngstown. Youngstown State scored 31 first half points and Western Illinois didn't score any. However, Western Illinois scored 21 second half points, and YSU failed to score a point. Combine the two ...
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
Youngstown State (3-2, 1-1) hosts Western Illinois (1-3, 0-1) in an almost must-win game for both teams this Saturday. The Missouri Valley Football Conference seems balanced with an exception at the bottom (Indiana State), and a couple of great teams so far (S. Illinois, N. Iowa) at the top. All ...
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009
About the only cooperative factor in Saturdays Youngstown State football game was the weather. The Penguins (3-2, 1-1) shot themselves in the foot several times and ultimately lost, 17-7, to Missouri State (3-2, 1-1). Missed opportunities proved to be the difference in the game. A blocked field goal, a failed 4th-and-1 ...
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
The Youngstown State University Penguins (3-1) are just starting to scrape the surface of how good they can become this season. The defense pitched a 28-0 shutout at Indiana State last week and the offense (especially the seniors) played when they had to. Next up on the Penguin agenda is Missouri ...
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