Magnified Intensity

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

The Youngstown State University football program has a full plate this season.  On September 4, the Penguins travel to Happy Valley for a visit with the #14 team in the country, Penn State.  The Penguins will play every Missouri Valley Conference game with a chip on their shoulders after being ...

Penguins Tidbits

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

With Youngstown State on the cusp of starting the Eric Wolford Era, here are some notes from the university: The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced this week that the Youngstown State at Western Illinois game on Oct. 16 at Hanson Field in Macomb, Ill. will be a part of the league's ...

Youngstown State Spring Game Provides Highlights

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

New YSU Coach Eric Wolford advised all to circle the annual Red-White Spring game on their calenders.  He promised at halftime of the home basketball game against Butler that there would be tailgating for the first time ever as a way to hype things up and a way for the ...

YSU Football Holds First Scrimmage Action

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

There was a little bit of everything going on at Stambaugh Stadium Saturday afternoon.  A situational scrimmage was held in the midst of Spring football.  There were plenty of bright spots for new coach Eric Wolford to bask upon.  Unfortunately for the players, Wolford is the guy who will go nuts for a ...

YSU Victorious In Finale, 39-35, At North Dakota State

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 ...

YSU @ North Dakota State Game Preview

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 ...

YSU Seniors Leave Victorious At Home, Defeat Illinois State 30-18

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 ...

#9 South Dakota State Gets Past Youngstown State with a 17-3 Win

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 ...