Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Brian Mellott has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of The National Football Foundation. Candidates were chosen from 11 colleges which fall into the Northeastern Ohio area, spanning 15 counties. Last season, Mellott started all eleven games at right guard and was named a First-Team Academic ...
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
Donald Jones, the former Youngstown State Penguin, came home for a visit and he didn't come alone. Jones ran routes on the Stambaugh Stadium turf early Monday morning. Scouts from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Indianapolis were there early to evaluate select Seniors in various categories.
To enter Stambaugh Stadium at 7 am ...
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Former Youngstown State University Penguin Donald Jones is making a good impression at the NFL Scouting Combine. Jones went South to condition for the combine appearances, and thus far, all of the hard work seems to be paying off. Under the watchful eye of trainer Mike Gough at the Athletic ...
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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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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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