Youngstown State 2008 Football Media Guide by Youngstown State Athletics

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION

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Oﬀensive Outlook Defensive Outlook Roster Information Team Information Numerical Roster Alphabetical Roster Player Biographies Opponents

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2007 IN REVIEW

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101 101 102-103 104 105-106 107-108 109 110 110-112 112 113-115 116-119 120-121 121 122 123 124-127 12 128 8

Aug. 30 at Ohio State

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YSU playing second straight opener at Ohio State

Sept. 6 at South Dakota State •

7 p.m.

First visit to South Dakota State since 1974

Sept. 13 vs. Central State

4 p.m.

Guins have won all eight meetings vs. Mauraders

Sept. 20 vs. North Dakota State •

6 p.m.

First meeting between programs since 1973

Sept. 27 vs. Liberty

6 p.m.

Guins are 6-2 vs. Flames having won four straight

Oct. 4 at Southern Utah

3 p.m.

YSU held on for a 23-22 victory in 2007

Oct. 11 at Missouri State •

2:30 p.m.

Penguins are 11-1 against the Bears all-time

Oct. 18 vs. Southern Illinois •

4 p.m.

YSU beat Salukis 31-24 in 2006 at Stambaugh

Oct. 25 vs. UNI • (Homecoming)

4 p.m.

Guins’ last win over Panthers was at Stambaugh

Nov. 1 at Illinois State •

2:30 p.m.

YSU has won three of the last four games in Normal

Nov. 8 vs. Indiana State •

1 p.m.

YSU owns 11-game winning streak over ISU

Nov. 22 at Western Illinois •

2:05 p.m.

YSU has played WIU 23 times; Guins four straight wins

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Honors and Results Final Individual Statistics Miscellaneous Statistics Scoring Drive Breakdown Final Statistics Top Performances Game Recaps

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Thrillers and Comebacks One-Point Games Individual Game Records Longest Plays Individual Season Records Individual Career Records Top 20 Career Leaders Defensive Shutouts Team Records Top Scoring Performances Season-by-Season Statistics Annual Individual Leaders Top Rushing Performances Multiple 100-Yard Rushers Top Receiving Performances Top Passing Performances Season-By-Season Results YSU Football From A to Z

2008 SCHEDULE

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2008 INFORMATION

Head Coach Jon Heacock 9-11 Assistant Head Coach Sam Eddy 12 Assistant Coach Brian Wright 12 Assistant Coach Jeff Mills 13 Assistant Coach Antoine Smith 13 Assistant Coach Jerry Olsavsky 14 Assistant Coach Dave Elliott 14 Assistant Coach Chris Bache 15 Assistant Coach Sherod Ho Holmes lmes 1 15 5 Football SSupport upport Sta Staff ff 16 Ath Athletic letic Department Sta Staff ff 17

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All-Time Series Results History of Playoﬀ Success Division II Playoﬀ History 1991 National Champions 1993 National Champions 1994 National Champions 1997 National Champions All-Americans First-Team All-Americans All-Conference Coaching Records Academic Honors Team Award Winners Retired Jerseys Players in the Pros All-Time Draft Picks All-Time Letterwinners

COACHES & STAFF

COACHING STAFF

HISTORY

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INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents 2008 Schedule Quick Facts and Staﬀ Directory Media Information Multimedia Information Stambaugh Stadium Compliance Information Missouri Valley Conference

• Missouri Valley Conference Game For Tickets call (330) 941-1YSU | All times Eastern

2007 IN REVIEW HISTORY

YSU played in front of a crowd of 104,594 at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium in 2006.

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The crowd of 105,038 fans at Ohio State in 2007 was the most to see a YSU game.

RECORDS

YSU played Big East member Pittsburgh at Heinz Field in 2005.

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL INFORMATION Quick Facts

Sports Information

Location (Population): Youngstown, Ohio (82,026) Enrollment: 13,497 | Founded: 1908 Nickname: Penguins | Colors: Red (PMS 186) & White Affiliation: FCS | Conference: Missouri Valley Football All-Time Record (First Year): 413-265-17 (1938) Stadium (Capacity): Stambaugh Stadium (20,630) Field (Surface): Dike Beede Field (Sprinturf ) Press Box Phone: (330) 941-7233 Athletics Director: Ron Strollo (Youngstown State, 1993) President: Dr. David Sweet NCAA Faculty Representative: Dr. Jane Kestner Head Coach: Jon Heacock Alma Mater: Muskingum, 1983 YSU: 50-31, Eighth Season | Overall: 50-31, Eighth Season Office Phone: (330) 941-3478 • Best Time to Call: Mornings Assistant Coaches (Year at YSU; Alma Mater; Responsibility): Chris Bache, Fourth Season Indiana, Pa., 1987 | Offensive Line Sam Eddy, 15th Season Taylor, 1978 | Assistant Head Coach • Running Backs Dave Elliott, Fifth Season Michigan, 1975 | Wide Receivers Sherod Holmes, Fourth Season Youngstown State, 2005 | Cornerbacks Jeff Mills, Second Season Western Washington, 1988 | Defensive Coordinator • Safeties Jerry Olsavsky, Sixth Season Pittsburgh, 1990 | Linebackers Brian Wright, Eighth Season Wooster, 1994 | Offensive Coordinator • Quarterbacks Antoine Smith, Third Season Maine, 2001 | Defensive Line

Sports Information Director: Trevor Parks (Nebraska, 1996) Mailing Address: One University Plaza • Youngstown, OH 44555 Office Phone: (330) 941-3192 | Cell Phone: (330) 402-3289 Office Fax: (330) 941-3191 | E-Mail: tparks@ysu.edu Athletics Website: www.YSUsports.com Sports Information Staff: Jamie Hall • Assistant | John Vogel • Assistant Megan Villers, Todd Mounce • Student Assistants

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Team Information Basic Offense: Spread • Basic Defense: 4-3 2007 Record: 7-4 • Conference Record: 3-3 (3rd) 2007 Letterwinners: 53 • Lettermen Returning/Lost: 35/18 Offense Returning/Lost: 15/8 Defense Returning/Lost: 15/10 Specialists Returning/Lost: 3/0 2007 Redshirts: 27 | Players Who Changed Positions: 2 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/9 Offense Returning/Lost: 8/3 • Defense Returning/Lost: 5/6 Specialists Returning/Lost: 2/0

2008 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS The 2008 Youngstown State University football media guide was written, edited and designed by Trevor Parks, Sports Information Director. Editorial, design and writing assistance provided by Bridget Kelly. and Jamie Hall. Cover design by John Vogel. Printing by Youngstown State Printing Services. Photographs by Chris Duncan, Ron Garcher, Carl Leet, Jim Evans, Karen J. Smith, Mike Fabus (Pittsburgh Steelers), Doug Smith, Dr. Daryl Mincey, Ray Hoﬀ, Jerry Lyda, Dave Miller, John Darnell, Ron Stevens, USA Foto and The Vindicator. Stadium aerial shot by Robert Senn Photography.

Athletic Department AREA CODE (330) Ron Strollo, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics .......941-2385 Elaine Jacobs, Associate Director of Athletics/SWA ......................941-2282 Rick Love, Associate Director of Athletics .........................................941-7227 Emily Haynam, Assistant Director of Athletics ................................941-7208 Tom Morella, Assistant Director of Athletics....................................941-2351 Dr. Jane Kestner, NCAA Faculty Representative .............................941-3408 Trevor Parks, Sports Information Director ........................................941-3192 Jamie Hall, Assistant Sports Information Director .....................941-1581 John Vogel, Assistant Sports Information Director ...................941-1480 Robb Schmidt, Director of Athletic Marketing ...............................941-7226 Tim Stuart, Director of Ticket Operations .........................................941-7466 Joe Cassese, Director of Athletic Develpoment .............................941-1480 Matt Morrone, Athletic Business Manager .......................................941-3717 Jim Morrison, Associate Director of Penguin Club ........................941-3720 John Doneyko, Head Athletic Trainer.................................................941-3190 Todd Burkey | Jeﬀ Wills, Assistant Athletic Trainers ...................941-3726 Jenna Lesko | Kenny Layman, Assistant Athletic Trainers .......931-3190 Carmine Cassese, Equipment Manager.............................................941-3725 Tim Gallo, Assistant Equipment Manager.....................................941-3725 John Patrick, Strength and Conditioning Coach............................941-3689 Marilyn O’Bruba, Coordinator of Academic Counseling .............941-1921 Susan Carfolo | Terry Samuels, Counselors ....................... 941-2283/3766 Athletic Department Number ..............................................................941-2385 Ticket Oﬃce ................................................................................................ 941-1YSU

2009 Schedule Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21

Opponent at Pittsburgh Austin Peay at Northeastern at Indiana State* Missouri State* Western Illinois* Open at Southern Illinois* South Dakota State* at Northern Iowa* Illinois State* at North Dakota State*

Athletic Department Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Youngstown State is to offer broad-based programs, which accommodate the needs and interests of the students. The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is committed to: welfare of student-athletes; academic integrity; sportsmanship and ethical integrity by student-athletes, staff and boosters; fiscal integrity; diversity of student-athletes and staff; gender equity; community outreach.

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MEDIA INFORMATION 2008 Youngstown State Sports Information Staff INTRODUCTION

The 2008 edition of the Youngstown State Football Media Guide is a source of information for the media. Additional information is available upon request. News releases, photographs, game video and feature articles are available to accredited members of the media by calling the Sports Information Oﬃce at (330) 941-3192.

Requests for credentials (game and parking) should be made to Trevor Parks, Sports Information Director, via email (tparks@ysu.edu). Please contact the sports information oﬃce one week prior to the game so accommodations can be made. Visiting SIDs can request credentials for their media, team personnel if desired.

Located atop the West Stands on the second ﬂoor of the loge complex is the Watson Sports Media Center at Stambaugh Stadium, named in honor of Frank Watson, a former university trustee and his wife, Norma. YSU and opponent videographers will be situated on the roof of the Watson Sports Media Center. There are numerous phone lines available in the press box located at the Southwest end of the complex.

Press Gameday Parking

Post-Game Interviews Head Coach Jon Heacock and student-athletes will be available for post-game comments in room 1050 on the lower level of Stambaugh Stadium following a brief cooling-oﬀ period at the conclusion of the game. The Penguins will be available for interviews ﬁrst. The visiting coach may be brought in if requested. Room 1050 is located at the end of the South hall from the visiting locker room. Additional players will be brought outside the locker room after the game if necessary.

Broadcast Arrangements There is no fee for use of the visitor’s radio line, although it is appreciated if a reciprocal home-and-home agreement is made between YSU and a visiting school. The visiting radio booth comfortably accommodates five people and has two seating levels. The visiting radio booth will serve as the television booth for broadcasts and in event of that occurrence, the visiting radio booth is moved to the midfield on the first loge level (Loge 6) or is placed on the roof.

DIRECTIONS TO STAMBAUGH From the East: Take I-80 West to Ohio Route 711 Exit. (Exit on left side of I-80). On Route 711 exit at Gypsy Lane. Turn left (East) onto Gypsy Lane. Turn right (South) on Fifth Avenue to campus.

From the West: Take I-71 or I-77 to I-76 East (Youngstown). Follow Youngstown signs as I-76 turns into I-80. Follow I-80 to I-680. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Follow the expressway and take the exit ramp marked Fifth Avenue. Proceed through the traffic light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

From the South: Take Ohio Route 11 North to I-680. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Follow the expressway and take the exit ramp marked Fifth Avenue. Proceed through the traﬃc light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

Interview Policy

From the North:

Interview requests during the week must be directed through the Sports Information Office at least 24 hours in advance. Interviews will be arranged for after practice and meetings or at another time convenient for the studentathlete. No student-athlete phone numbers will be given to the media. Phone interviews with out-of-town media will be handled by the sports information staff. The cutoff date for interviews is following Wednesday’s practice.

(Cleveland & Toledo) From Cleveland Airport take I-71 South to Ohio Turnpike I-80 East. Continue on the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 15. After exiting continue to follow the signs for I-80 East. Follow I-80 East to I-680. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Follow the expressway and take the exit ramp marked Fifth Avenue. Proceed straight through the traﬃc light and along the access roadway to Fifth Avenue and campus.

Weekly Penguin Club Press Luncheons Penguin Club weekly fan/press luncheons will be held on Tuesdays at noon during each week of the season. Head Coach Jon Heacock, selected student-athletes and a designated assistant coach will be present at each luncheon. Also, another sport Head Coach or student-athlete will take part in the event as time permits. Following the press conference, video/audio will be available on www.YSUsports.com at approximately 3 p.m.

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Media parking passes should be requested at the same time media passes are requested. The media parking lot is located directly across the street from the North parking lot of Stambaugh Stadium and has an extremely LIMITED number of spaces. Entry for the lot is oﬀ Fifth Avenue. Parking is available oﬀ the Service Road for television and satellite trucks.

Student Assistant First Year

HISTORY

Media passes allow the holders to use the booth atop the Watson Sports Media Center, as well as the sidelines. Electrical outlets are available for camera use. NCAA regulations limit photographers to the areas outside the 25-yard line and beyond the end zones. Media are not allowed in the team area, and no team area personnel should be outside their designated area. All media members should have a pass visible at all times.

Todd Mounce

Student Assistant Fourth Year

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Photography

Megan Villers

Assistant Seventh Year

OPPONENTS

Pregame notes, media guides, flipcards and programs are available prior to the game near the press box. Stat monitors are provided for radio and print media usage. Stats and scores will be provided after each quarter and at halftime. Complete game summaries will be provided at the conclusion of the game. Telephones are provided for visiting media and radio (two lines). Wireless Internet connections are available, please contact a YSU media relations representative for passwords.

John Vogel

Assistant 12th Year

PLAYERS

Media Services

Jamie Hall

Director Ninth Year

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Watson Sports Media Center

Trevor Parks

COACHES & STAFF

Requests For Accommodations

MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION The radio home for the Youngstown State football program is Clear Channel Radio Youngstown’s 570 AM WKBN. Clear Channel holds the rights to broadcast all Penguins athletic events through June 30, 2011. Play-by-play voice Bob Hannon returns for his 18th season. Hannon, the sports director at WYTV 33, has called more than 200 YSU games since 1990. He is also the host of the Penguin Playbook Weekly Radio show featuring Coach Heacock on 570 WKBN. Joining Hannon for his seventh year to provide analysis is former Penguin Dick Hartzell. Hartzell, founder of Jump Stretch Fitness Bands, was a standout placekicker from 1960-1963. He has the distinction of being Coach Heacock’s high school football coach at West Brach. WKBN/WYFX-TV news anchor Dave Sess will will provide sidelines reports during all of the Penguins’ contests.

YOUNGSTOWN AREA MEDIA OUTLETS The Vindicator Vindicator Square P.O. Box 780 Youngstown, OH 44501 Phone: (330) 747-1471 Fax: (330) 747-6712 www.vindy.com Beat Writer: Pete Mollica mollica@vindy.com Sports Editor: Rob Todor todor@vindy.com

Warren Tribune-Chronicle 240 Franklin St., SE Warren, OH 44482 Phone: (330) 841-1715 Fax: (330) 841-1713 www.tribune-chronicle.com Sports Editor: Ed Puskas epuskas@tribune-chronicle.com

Boardman News 6221 Market St. Youngstown, OH 44512 Phone: (330) 758-6397 Fax: (330) 758-2658 Sports Editor: John Darnell bnews@zoominternet.net

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Radio Home of the Penguins | 570 WKBN

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The Jambar (Student)

Bob Hannon

Dick Hartzell

Dave Sess

18th Season

Seven eventh th Season

Sixth Six th Season

One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555 Phone: (330) 941-3095 Fax: (330) 941-2322 www.thejambar.com thejambar@gmail.com

YSUsports.com | The Guins Are Always On! The Youngstown State athletic department website, YSUsports. com, offers one of the most comprehensive athletic sites in college athletics. Fans, families and media can log on for statistics, game notes, breaking news, coach and student-athlete biographies and more. The site also keeps Penguins fans and the media up to date on all other 17 Penguin athletic programs as well as Penguin Club and department social events. Once again this year, live internet video broadcasts of home football games will be available. Weekly football press conference audio can be accessed and for all home games, live statistics will be provided.

Akron Beacon Journal 44 East Exchange St. Akron, OH 44308 Phone: (330) 996-3800 Fax: (330) 996-3629

Clear Channel Radio YSU Athletics Flagship WKBN 570 AM Additional Stations: WBBG (106.1 FM ; WNIO (1390 AM); WMXY (98.9 FM); KISS (95.9 FM); WNCD (93.3 FM) 7461 South Ave. Youngstown, OH 44512 Phone: (330) 965-0057 Fax: (330) 729-9991 www.570wkbn.com General Manager: Bill Kelly Sports Director: Jim Campbell jimcampbell@clearchannel.com

Cumulus Broadcasting WBBW-AM (1240) 4040 Simon Road Youngstown, OH 44512 Phone: (330) 783-1000 Fax: (330) 783-0060 Sports Director: Christian Aleshire caleshire@wbbw.com

WYTV-TV 33 (ABC) Bob Hannon, Sports Director Bill Castrovince, Sports Anchor 3930 Sunset Blvd. Youngstown, OH 44512 Phone: (330) 788-2456 Fax: (330) 782-5261 www.wytv.com sports@wytv.com

WKBN-TV 27 (CBS) WYFX 17/62 (FOX)

1801 Superior Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: (216) 999-4370 Fax: (216) 999-6276

Ryan Allison, Sports Director Joe Aulisio, Sports Anchor Chad Krispinsky, Sports Anchor 3930 Sunset Blvd. Youngstown, OH 44512 Phone: (330) 788-2456 Fax: (330) 782-5261 www.wkbn.com sports@wkbn.com

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

WFMJ-TV 21 (NBC)

503 Martindale St., Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: (888) 828-8742 Fax: (412) 320-7964

Dana Balash, Sports Director Mike Ackelson, Sports Anchor 101 West Boardman St. Youngstown, OH 44503 Phone: (330) 744-8821 Fax: (330) 742-2472 www.wfmj.com sports@wfmj.com

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Pittsburgh Post Gazette 34 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 263-1910 Fax: (412) 263-1926

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STAMBAUGH STADIUM INTRODUCTION

‘Ice Castle’ Has Been Successful Home Facility Since 1982

COACHES & STAFF 2008 INFORMATION

A total of 15 playoﬀ games have been played in Stambaugh with YSU owning a 14-1 mark, including two wins in 2006.

2007 IN REVIEW HISTORY RECORDS

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All-time, the Penguins have won 75.6 percent of their games at Stambaugh posting an impressive 131-42-1 record in 26 seasons. Nine of the 10 all-time largest Missouri Valley Conference crowds have been at Stambaugh. One of the ﬁnest FCS football facilities in the country with a seating capacity of 20,630, Stambaugh has been the home for the Penguins since the early 1980’s. Many tweaks and upgrades have taken place through the years to ensure a home-ﬁeld advantage. Built in 1982 (17,000 capacity) with seating only on the west side, Stambaugh entered a new era in 1997 when the Stadium underwent a $5.5 million addition. Prior to the 1997 campaign, the number of loges (luxury suites) was expanded from 12 to 26. The Watson Media Center, one of the best press facilities in FCS, was added onto the second level of the

PLAYERS

Youngstown State’s football home is a place that has been defended well through its first 26 seasons. The tallest building in the city, the stadium rises high above the Mahoning Valley and offers tremendous views in all directions. Perhaps that is why Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium has garnered the TOP 10 CROWDS 1 | YSU vs. UNI nickname the “Ice Castle.” 21,119 • Oct. 14, 2000 Over the years, the Ice Castle has been 2 | YSU vs. Indiana State a protected place. Almost four out of 20,813 • Oct. 28, 2000 five times a visiting program has left 3 | YSU vs. Buffalo Stambaugh Stadium on the losing end 20,519 • Oct. 11, 1998 4 | YSU vs. Southern Illinois of the score. 20,380 • Oct. 17, 1998 Only three times in 26 seasons have 5 | YSU vs. Cal Poly the Penguins failed to finish above .500. 19,682 • Oct. 16, 1999 In the playoffs, YSU is 14-1 having won 6 | YSU vs. Missouri State 19,617 • Sept. 29, 2007 14 straight since losing their first-ever 7 | YSU vs. Western Illinois home playoff tilt in November 1990. 19,331 • Sept. 22, 2001 Since 1996, the Guins have posted 8 | YSU vs. UNI a stellar mark of 63-18 (.777 winning 19,321 • Oct. 21, 2006 9 | YSU vs. Illinois State percentage). Since 1989, YSU is an im- 19,171 • Oct. 20, 2001 pressive 108-21-1, including undefeated 10 | YSU vs. Indiana State 18,879 • Oct. 5, 2002 seasons in 1993, 1994 and 2005. In the past three years, YSU is 19-2 at Stambaugh Stadium with the two losses coming by a total of 13 points. In 2007, Youngstown State was 6-1 and has now beaten 10 straight non-conference foes at the Ice Castle. In 2006, the Guins were 7-1 posting playoff wins over James Madison and Illinois State. The contest against JMU was televised nationally on ESPN2. The 2005 campaign was impressive as YSU won all six home games, including two by three points or less.

Stambaugh Stadium is the centerpiece of activities on game day.

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STAMBAUGH STADIUM VS. OPPONENTS Opponent Record Akron 5-2 Alcorn State 1-0 Ashland 1-0 Austin Peay 3-0 Bloomsburg 1-0 Buﬀalo 2-1 Cal Poly 1-0 Central Florida 1-1 Central Michigan 0-1 Cincinnati 0-1 Clarion 5-0 Delaware 0-1 Delaware State 2-0 Eastern Illinois 1-1 Eastern Kentucky 2-3 Eastern Michigan 2-2 Edinboro 5-0 Elon 1-0 Florida A&M 2-0 Florida Atlantic 0-1 Fla. International 0-1 Georgia Southern 2-0 Hampton 1-0 Hofstra 2-0 Idaho 1-0 Illinois State 5-3 Indiana (Pa.) 1-0 Indiana State 7-1 James Madison 2-1 Kent State 2-0 Liberty 3-1 Lock Haven 1-0 Maine 2-0 Marshall 0-1 McNeese State 1-1 MTSU 2-1 Missouri State 6-0 Montana 1-0 Morehead State 2-1 Morgan State 3-0 Murray State 1-1 New Haven 1-0 Nicholls State 0-1 North Alabama 1-0 North Carolina A&T 1-0 Northeastern 5-0 Northern Iowa 2-7 Northwestern State 1-0 Ohio 1-0 Samford 3-0 Slippery Rock 11-0 Southern Illinois 4-2 Southern Utah 1-0 Stephen F. Austin 0-1-1 Stony Brook 1-0 Tennessee Tech 3-0 Towson State 2-0 UC Davis 1-0 Villanova 2-0 Western Illinois 5-2 Western Kentucky 2-3 Wingate 1-0 Woﬀord 1-0

complex. The DeBartolo Stadium Club, which overlooks the city of Youngstown, is located on the main loge area, and is used for meetings, press conferences and luncheons. Also, seating for more than 3,000 was added on the east side to bring the capacity to 20,630, the highest in the Missouri Valley Conference. In 2000, a sound system was added to the east and west sides. Twice the playing surface has been replaced, most recently in 2002. That summer, SprinTurf, was installed making the school only one of ﬁve FCS schools to play on the syntethic surface. The replacement removed the AstroTurf that was in place since 1991. In 2004, a new scoreboard featuring a Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard was installed. The DiamondVision screen consists of 126,464 LEDs to provide an incredibly-clear picture for animations and in-game replays. The board, which was manufactured in Nagaski, Japan, is 17-feet wide by 12.5-feet high. In 2005, wireless internet was added to the Watson Media Center. The Media Center houses the press area, radio and television booths, public address and PenguinVision. YSU’s athletic administrative offices, ticket office, football offices, strengthtraining facility, football and baseball locker areas, training room and Academic Center are located in the complex. Six racquetball courts and oﬃce areas for the ROTC program are in the building as well. The multipurpose complex is also home to the soccer team and intramural events. Five basketball courts are in the stadium’s gymnasium.

YSU has led the Missouri Valley in attendance every year since 1997.

STAMBAUGH STADIUM YEAR-BY-YEAR Year GP Record Attendance 1982 5 3-2 43,242 1983 6 3-3 37,292 1984 5 4-1 42,871 1985 6 4-2 49,968 1986 5 2-3 42,403 1987 5 4-1 43,425 1988 6 3-3 43,830 1989 7 6-1 54,520 1990 7 6-1 88,662 1991 8 7-1 92,954 1992 7 6-1 83,547 1993 9 9-0 96,457 1994 10 9-0-1 161,810 1995 7 2-5 91,944 1996 6 5-1 75,508 1997 8 7-1 117,766 1998 6 4-2 97,818 1999 8 7-1 150,887 2000 6 5-1 108,656 2001 7 6-1 114,231 2002 6 4-2 103,046 2003 7 3-4 112,026 2004 6 3-3 88,017 2005 6 6-0 87,261 2006 8 7-1 121,269 2007 7 6-1 113,045 Totals 174 131-42-1 2,262,435 Winning Percentage: .756

Avg. 8,648 6,215 8,574 8,328 8,481 8,685 7,305 7,789 12,666 11,619 11,935 10,717 16,181 13,135 12,585 14,721 16,303 16,765 18,109 16,319 17,174 16,004 14,670 14,544 15,159 16,149 13,002

Largest Crowd 15,833 vs. Akron 13,349 vs. Eastern Kentucky 12,273 vs. Eastern Michigan 13,020 vs. Florida A&M 12,341 vs. Nicholls State 9,732 vs. Morehead State 13,231 vs. Akron 9,387 vs. Northeastern 17,002 vs. Ohio 17,003 vs. Samford 16,826 vs. James Madison 15,194 vs. Samford 17,795 vs. Alcorn State 17,063 vs. Stephen F. Austin 15,263 vs. Northwestern State 20,519 vs. Buﬀalo 20,380 vs. Southern Illinois 19,682 vs. Cal Poly 21,119 vs. UNI 19,171 vs. Illinois State 18,879 vs. Indiana State 17,803 vs. Slippery Rock 16,837 vs. Southern Illinois 16,809 vs. Illinois State 19,321 vs. UNI 19,617 vs. Missouri State 21,119 vs. UNI (2000)

Penguin Nation has played a key role in the .756 winning percentage at Stambaugh.

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Guidelines and Reminders for Boosters A BOOSTER MAY NOT: contact the prospect, prospect’s coach, principal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate or recruit the prospect; expend funds to entertain or provide transportation for a prospective student-athlete, the prospect’s family or friends; become directly or indirectly involved in making arrangements for the prospect, or the prospect’s relative or friends to receive money or ﬁnancial aid of any kind; or contact a prospective student-athlete through letter writing, e-mail, telephone calling or other forms of communication.

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2008-09 Football Endowment Recipients

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For More Information Contact: Elaine Jacobs Associate Director of Athletics Phone: (330) 941-2282 Email: eajacobs@ysu.edu

A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have officially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution or a Youngstown State booster provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or friends with any financial assistance or benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects.

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Can a booster assist current YSU student-athletes? A booster CAN provide current YSU student-athletes: • An occasional meal in your home, but only for special occasions (i.e. holiday, birthday, team championship meal) • Employment for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate for that service. • Athletic scholarships by joining the Penguin Club A booster CANNOT provide current YSU student-athletes: • Beneﬁts or ﬁnancial arrangements for the student-athletes or the student-athletes’ relatives or friends. Examples include, but are not limited to: loan of money or item, such as an automobile; any type of gift; entertainment (this includes providing a candy bar or soda); free use of a telephone; room or board for family or friends of a student-athlete; reduced or free professional services; etc.

Prospective Student-Athlete

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Can a booster help recruit a prospective student-athlete? What a booster CAN do is: • Call a YSU coaching staff member about a potential recruit What a booster CANNOT do is: • Offer or arrange any financial aid or benefits to a recruit or recruit’s relatives or friends. This can include but is not limited to: employment arrangement for a relative; gift of clothing; co-signing a loan; cash or like items; any tangible items; free or reducedcost services or housing. • Telephone, e-mail, or contact in any way a recruit or the recruit’s relatives or friends about YSU athletics. • Meet a recruit when the recruit is visiting YSU’s campus **Receipt of a benefit by student-athletes or their relatives is not a violation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to general students or families.

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Who is a Representative of Athletics Interest (Booster)? You are a booster if you are involved in any of these ways: • Member of the Penguin Club • Former YSU student-athlete • Financial contributor to YSU Athletics or the Penguin Club (including season-ticket holders) • Corporate entity (i.e. apparel or equipment manufacturers, loge owners, etc.) • Individuals assisting YSU athletic staff in permissible recruitment activities • Individuals providing permissible benefits to current YSU student-athletes or their families • Anyone promoting YSU Athletics Once an individual or organization is identified as a booster, they retain that identity indefinitely.

MISSOURI MI SSOURI VALLEY CONFE CONFERENCE RENCE

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A New Name In June 2008, presidents of the ninemember Gateway Football Conference and the 10-member Missouri Valley Conference approved a rebranding initiative that changed the football conference name from the Gateway Football Conference to the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It represents the second name change for the football league, which begins its 24th season this fall. Initially, the conference competed as the Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference (1985-91) and the Gateway Football Conference (1992-2007). The Missouri Valley Football Conference enters its 24th year of existence in 2008 and has proven to be one of the nation’s premier NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) leagues. This season, North Dakota State and South Dakota State enter as members.

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2007 Season Highlights Last year, despite tough scheduling, five teams in the conference had winning records, matching an all-time high. The Missouri Valley Football Conference has had four teams (or more) with better than .500 records in the same season 14 times now, including the past 10 seasons. Southern Illinois became the 13th different league team to reach the semifinals of the FCS playoffs, while UNI won its first 12 games, which included a perfect 6-0 conference slate, enjoyed the No. 1 national ranking for six-straight week and earned the NCAA FCS playoff No. 1 overall seed. While the season didn’t produce a national championship, it was a successful one, as UNI quarterback Eric Sanders was named national runnerup in the Walter Payton Award voting, UNI Coach Mark Farley of UNI earned the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, and two others finished among the top-six vote getters in the Payton and Buck Buchanan award voting, respectively.

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A Strong History The Missouri Valley Football Conference has two recent national championships (Western Kentucky - 2002; Youngstown State - 1997), and league members Youngstown State (three) and Southern Illinois own additional titles prior to their league membership.

In recent years, the league has established itself as a leader among FCS conferences. During the past 11 years, the league has two national championships, and seven other semifinal trips. The league’s 33-23 playoff mark in that span is third-best among all FCS leagues, and the Missouri Valley Football Conference has had four teams reach the title game, topped only by the Southern Conference and Colonial Athletic Conference championship game appearances since 1997. Additionally, the league’s 25 playoff berths in the past 10 years trails only the Colonial for FCS supremacy, and the league has had two representatives each of the past 13 seasons. In 1997, Youngstown State grabbed the crowned jewel for the conference, as the league had one of its most successful seasons. In addition to claiming the league’s first national championship, the Penguins finished the year ranked No. 1, marking the first time a league member has held that spot in a season-ending poll. In 1999, Youngstown State finished the year No. 2, Illinois State was No. 3 and UNI finished in the top 20. In 2002, Western Kentucky added to the league’s national championship trophy case with an FCS crown. In 2003, four teams represented the league in the playoffs, marking the first time any league has sent that many to the playoffs in the same year. In 2004, Southern Illinois spent a leaguerecord 11 weeks as the nation’s top-ranked team, while all eight league teams received votes for the Top 25 at some point in the season. In 2005, UNI became the fourth league school to reach the FCS championship game since 1997. In 2006, Youngstown State won its second-straight league championship and the Penguins were joined in the playoff field by Illinois State and Southern Illinois. In 2007, the league had a 26-14 nonconference record, marking the 17th time in 23 seasons that the league has had a .500 or better non-conference mark. This year’s league schedule features eight games for the first time ever as school’s will play four at home and four on the road. In non-MVC action, 10 of the 31 games are against foes from the Football Bowl Subdivision.

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Coach Heacock won the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock Coach-of-the-Year Award in 2005 and 2006.

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Playing Experience: 1979-82 | Muskingum College Linebacker

1983 | University of Toledo Graduate Assistant

1984 | Steubenville High School Linebackers, Guards, Special Teams

1985-87 | West Liberty State College Defensive Coordinator, Secondary, Line

1988-89 | University of Michigan

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1991-96 | Youngstown State Defensive Coordinator, Secondary

1997-99 | Indiana University Defensive Coordinator, Secondary Defensive Coordinator

2001-Present | Youngstown State Head Coach

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Graduate Assistant, Secondary

1990-91 | U.S. Military Academy

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Full Name: Jon Robert Heacock Birthdate: Oct. 11, 1960 Wife: Trescia Children: Jace, Adelyn

Youngstown State University over Indiana State and Western football coach Jon Heacock had a Illinois. It was the fifth time in plan for success when he took over eight seasons that the Guins the program and through hard won at least seven games under work, drive and determination, Coach Heacock. that has paid off the past three The journey during the 2006 seasons. season will be remembered for a Over the past three campaigns long time. YSU posted five wins the program has won 26 games, over top-25 ranked foes, earned won two Gateway Football Conferthe school’s first outright Gateence championships and reached way title since joining the league the Football Championship Subdiin 1997, earned an automatic bid vision playoffs in 2006 advancing to the playoffs for the first time to the semifinals. since 1987 and captured conferThe Penguins posted a 7-4 mark ence titles in consecutive years in 2007, an 11-3 campaign in 2006 EAR Y EAR for the first time since 1978-79. and an 8-3 mark in 2005. The Penguins had a GateYear Overall GFC In 2007, Youngstown State way-record 10 first-team all-con2007 7-4 3-3 opened the year at Ohio State, ference selections while a group 2006 11-3 6-1 the first football contest against of 15 players earned all-league 8-3 5-2 the Buckeyes in the program’s 2005 accolades. Four Guins earned 4-7 2-5 history. YSU rebounded from the 2004 All-America honors of some sort, 5-7 2-5 loss to win four consecutive home 2003 including first-team selections games, including a win over Great 2002 Ryan Jewell (center) and Marcus 7-4 4-3 West Conference Champion South 2001 Mason (tailback). 8-3 5-2 Dakota State. For the second consecutive Total 50-31 27-21 A top-10 matchup at Southern season, Heacock was named .617 .563 Illinois came down to the final play, the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock but the Penguins came up just Coach of the Year, the American short falling to the Salukis by a touchdown. The Football Coaches Association’s FCS Region Four next week, YSU picked up its first one-point win Coach of the Year and a finalist for the Eddie since 1997 beating Southern Utah. Two straight Robinson Award. tightly-contested contests did not go the Guins’ The Penguins went through the non-conferway following that decision. YSU lost by five ence portion of the regular-season with a 3-1 points to Illinois State and suffered a one-point mark, the lone loss at eventual Outback Bowl loss at Gateway Champion UNI. Overall, YSU’s Champion Penn State. A preseason top 10 team, three FCS losses were by a total of 13 points. YSU beat Slippery Rock, Maine and UC Davis to In true Penguins fashion, the team rebound- build momentum entering Gateway play. ed with two impressive wins to end the season In Gateway action, the Guins opened up 3-0

with road wins at Missouri State and Western Illinois and a home win over Indiana State. Following a tough loss to Northern Iowa, the Penguins rebounded winning at third-ranked Illinois State, beating 12th-ranked Southern Illinois on Senior Day and concluding the regular season with a win at Western Kentucky. In the playoffs, YSU overcame a 31-20 fourth-quarter deficit to beat sixth-ranked James Madison 35-31 before a national-television audience on ESPN2. In a rematch against Illinois State, YSU held on to win 28-21. The wins at Stambaugh Stadium extended a postseason home winning streak to 14 and gave Youngstown State a 7-1 home record for the year. In the national semifinals, top-ranked and eventual national champion Appalachian State handed the Guins a 49-24 setback to end the campaign. YSU reached the semis for the first time since 1999. In 2005, Coach Heacock and his staff were able to turnaround a program that had two consecutive losing seasons and was picked sixth in the conference at the start of the year. Youngstown State finished the 2005 campaign with an 8-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in the highly-competitive Gateway. YSU earned a part of its first-ever Gateway Conference title finishing in a tie with Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa. The Penguins jumped out to an impressive 7-1 start. YSU opened 3-0 before losing to FBS member Pittsburgh. Youngstown State regrouped and rattled off consecutive conference victories over Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State and Western Illinois. After tough road defeats at UNI and Southern Illinois, YSU closed out the regular season with an impressive 42-10 victory over Western Kentucky. The Penguins were tough to beat at home posting a perfect 6-0 mark. It was the first time since 1994 the YSU went through a regular-season unbeaten at home. In the final regular-season polls, Youngstown State was ranked 13th after receiving a meager five votes in the preseason rankings. Following the regular season, Heacock was named the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year marking the first time since the Penguins joined the league in 1997 that a YSU coach had earned the honor. Overall, Youngstown State had 12 all-conference selections, including five on the first team. They also had the conference’s Newcomer of the Year in Mason. For the first time he was named the AFCA’s Division I-AA Region Four Coach of the Year. He was also a finalist for the Division I-AA Eddie Robinson Coach-of-the-Year Award. After seven years with the program, Heacock owns a 50-31 mark since taking over in January 2001. He has had four winning seasons with the school and on three occasions has produced eight victories in a campaign.

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Coach Heacock talked with former YSU coach Jim Tressel la last st year.

Heacock helped create a blueprint for success throughout the most of the 1990’s as an assistant coach, and despite the fact that YSU’s plan for success has been followed by most other FCS schools, the program has remained solid under his leadership as head coach. In 2004, the Penguins’ youth movement continued with only 13 seniors on the roster. YSU showed improvement throughout the season and won two of its final three games to finish 4-7. Youngstown State’s record hinged on just a few moments with five of the seven losses coming by six points or less. In 2003, numerous injuries, youth and playing FCS’s toughest schedule led to a 5-7 mark. The Penguins began the year strong winning four of six games, but lost five of their final six contests ECORD BY PPONENT -- four of which came to teams Team Record that played in the postseason Appalachian State ........................ 0-1 and were then ranked in the top Clarion .............................................. 2-0 10. Overall in 2003, YSU played Edinboro .......................................... 1-0 six teams that advanced to the Elon .................................................... 1-0 postseason -- including five in the Florida Atlantic .............................. 1-1 Division I-AA playoffs -- and eight Florida International .................... 0-1 who finished at .500 or better. Illinois State..................................... 5-3 In 2002, the Penguins finished Indiana State .................................. 7-0 with a 7-4 mark and showed their James Madison .............................. 1-0 true character winning the final Kent State ........................................ 0-1 three games of the season after Liberty .............................................. 3-0 splitting the first eight contests. In Lock Haven ..................................... 2-0 the final three games -- wins over Maine ................................................ 1-0 Southern Illinois, Illinois State and Marshall ........................................... 0-1 Samford -- Youngstown showed it McNeese State ............................... 0-2 is a program that is full of heart, Missouri State ................................. 6-1 and Heacock is the one who leads Northeastern .................................. 1-0 the charge. YSU finished 4-3 in the UNI .................................................... 0-7 competitive Gateway, marking Ohio State........................................ 0-1 the sixth straight year it finished Penn State ....................................... 0-1 above .500 in the league. Pittsburgh ....................................... 0-1 In his first season in 2001, he Samford............................................ 1-0 had the best season of any firstSlippery Rock ................................. 4-0 year coach in school history as the South Dakota State....................... 1-0 Penguins posted an 8-3 mark. Southern Illinois ............................. 3-3 Heacock, who is the fifth head Southern Utah ................................ 1-0 coach in school history and the Stony Brook .................................... 1-0 fourth to have his first headUC Davis ........................................... 1-0 coaching position being in charge Western Illinois ............................... 5-2 of the Penguins, has been up to Western Kentucky ........................ 2-4 the challenge despite facing the daunting task of filling the shoes of a four-time national-title winning coach and leading a program that has had numerous successes. He had spent seven of the past 10 years as an assistant under Jim Tressel before the opportunity arose for Heacock to take over the program. Tressel left for Ohio State after 15 years as the Penguins’ head coach and

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(1991, 1993 and 1994). He was the defensive backs coach in 1991 as YSU finished 12-3 and beat Marshall 25-17 in the National Championship Game. The next season he was promoted to defensive coordinator, while also coaching the defensive backs, and served in that capacity through the 1996 campaign. In 1992, YSU advanced to the title game losing to Marshall. His defense in 1993 yielded only 15.5 points per game and helped the Penguins to a 17-5 victory in the championship game against Marshall. His 1994 unit may have been his best allowing an average of 10.1 points per game and holding nine opponents to 10 points or less. YSU finished the year with a school-record 14-0-1 mark capped by a win over Boise State in the title game. YSU finished 3-8 in 1995 and was 8-3 in 1996. Prior to his first stint at YSU, Heacock served as an assistant coach at the United States Military Academy from 1990-91. From 1988 to 1990, Heacock was a graduate assistant at Michigan under coach Bo Schlembechler where he worked with the Wolverines’ defensive backs and special teams in addition to assisting in many other capacities. During his two years, Michigan won two Big Ten titles and appeared in the Rose Bowl twice, winning in 1989. Prior to his stint at Michigan, Heacock was the defensive coordinator, secondary coach, and defensive line coach at West Liberty College from 1985-87. Heacock’s coaching career began in 1983 when he was hired as a graduate assistant to be the defensive line coach at the University of Toledo. After spending one season with the Rockets, Heacock joined the staff at Steubenville High School, where he helped guide The Big Red to the 1984 Ohio Division II State Championship. Heacock, who is a native of Beloit, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Muskingum College in 1983. At Muskingum, Heacock played football and competed on the track and field team. He is a 1979 graduate of West Branch High School. Jon and his wife, Trescia, who is a registered Coach Heacock relies on his seniors to lead tthe he program ye year-in ar-in and y year-out. ear-out. nurse, have a son, Jace and a daughter, Adely.

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on Jan. 25, 2001, Heacock was named the school’s fifth head coach. In Heacock’s debut, the Penguins beat Lock Haven 38-7 as he became just the second head coach in school history to win his opening game. Victories over Clarion and Western Illinois followed as Heacock became the first coach in school history to win his first three YSU games. Throughout the remainder of the season, YSU earned wins over Indiana State, Missouri State, Illinois State, Southern Illinois and Elon while suffering defeats to NCAA semifinalist Northern Iowa, NCAA Playoff qualifier Western Kentucky and GMAC Bowl champion Marshall. Against Marshall, the Penguins led the 20th-ranked FBS team into the fourth quarter and battled until the final seconds before losing a heartbreaking 38-24 decision. With the eight victories, Heacock set a school record for wins by a firstyear coach and tied for the second-most victories by a first-year coach in the Gateway. Heacock first came to YSU before the 1990 season, and since his arrival, the program has had tremendous success. From 1991 through 2002, the program won four national championships, appeared in the playoffs seven times and won 116 games. Before taking over as the head coach in January 2001, Heacock had been a member of the coaching staff for seven of the 10 previous years as an assistant, including spending six as the defensive coordinator. Heacock was the defensive coordinator at YSU from 1992 through 1996 before going to Indiana. He returned to YSU from Indiana University for the 2000 season to serve as the defensive coordinator and less than a year later became the head coach. In 2000, in Heacock’s second stint as a defensive coordinator with the YSU program, the Penguins defense was a key factor in leading the team to a 9-3 mark and an appearance in the FCS playoffs. Youngstown State finished 15th in the nation in scoring defense. Before returning to YSU, he spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Indiana. Heacock’s first stay at Youngstown State brought much success to the program in his six seasons (61-19-2). In his first four years YSU appeared in the FCS Championship Game and earned three national championships

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Taylor | 1978

Wooster | 1994

Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Sam Eddy keeps coaching running backs who churn out impressive numbers. After losing All-America tailback Marcus Mason in 2007, the Penguins’ four primary running backs combined for 1,410 yards and 15 touchdowns. Junior college transfer Kevin Smith led the way with 610 yards and a teambest 10 touchdowns. Smith was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer team for his efforts. Jabari Scott shared duties with Smith and ran for 524 yards and five touchdowns. The 2006 season was especially gratifying for Eddy as he was named the American Football Coaches Association FCS Assistant Coach of the Year. It was a pretty good year for the Penguin running backs in 2006 as well so the timing couldn’t have been better. Tailback Marcus Mason rushed for a school-record 1,847 yards, averaging a school-best 153.9 per game. Mason was a consensus All-American for his efforts during a year where he rushed for more than DDY XCELLENCE 100 yards 10 times, including • 2006 AFCA ASSISTANT a 265-yard performance at COACH OF THE YEAR Western Illinois and 249 against • TAILBACKS GATEWAY OFFENSIVE Southern Illinois. Reserve Monquantae GibPLAYER OF THE YEAR IN ‘01 & ‘06 son had his own impressive • TEN ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS performance with 236 yards on 43 attempts at Western • SEVEN FIRST-TEAM (TB/FB) Kentucky. Mason and Gibson ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS combined for 2,387 yards and • COACHED FOUR OF TOP SIX 31 touchdowns in 2006. RUSHERS IN SCHOOL HISTORY Mason was the Gateway Offensive Player of the Year, a • NINE 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES first-team all-conference pick • SIX 1,000-YARD PERFORMERS and finished fourth in the Walton Payton Award balloting. In • BACKS RUSHED FOR 1,410 YDS AND 15 TOUCHDOWNS IN 2007 just two seasons, he scored 31 touchdowns while rushing for • MEMBER OF STAFF SINCE 1994 2,719 yards. Since YSU joined the Gateway in 1997, Eddy has had five backs reap a total of 10 all-conference awards, including two Offensive Players of the Year. He has coached seven first-team selections, one second team and two honorable-mention picks. Eddy’s first-team backs are Mason (2006), Demetrius Ison (2004, 2005), P.J. Mays (2001, 2002), Adrian Brown (1999) and Jake Andreadis (1997). Eddy has been a member of the staff since 1994 and has been a collegiate coach since 1978. Since coming to YSU in 1994 he has helped tutor some of the best running backs in school history. Mason, Mays, Brown and Andreadis all rank in the top six in school history in career rushing yardage. Including playoff games, the group has rushed for more than 13,000 yards and scored more than 130 touchdowns. The top three single-season rushing performances have all come since Eddy joined the staff. Following their careers Mason (Washington Redskins) and Mays (San Diego Chargers) signed NFL undrafted free-agent contacts.

In his three years as Youngstown State’s offensive coordinator, Brian Wright has helped the program put up some impressive numbers both on the field and in the win column. Wright is in his eighth year overall at YSU where he has handled the quarterbacks every campaign. The 2007 campaign was a bittersweet year for the program as four-year starter Tom Zetts concluded a brilliant career. Zetts completed his career as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards, completions, attempts, touchdowns, starts, 200-yard games and completion percentage. Last year, Zetts was a second-team All-Gateway pick, and for the third straight campaign, he was a first-team Academic all-conference pick. As a unit in 2007, YSU put up 27.4 points per contest while totaling 4,035 yards of total offense. The offense was fairly balanced with 196.5 yards coming on the ground and 170.4 coming through the air. In his three seasons as coordinator, YSU is 26-10 overall. As a unit, the offense has averaged more than 27 points in each of his RIGHT ONDERS three seasons - the longest • QB TOM ZETTS SET EIGHT CAREER streak since the early 1990’s. For SCHOOL RECORDS IN HIS TENURE the first time in school history • YSU HAS SCORED 30-OR-MORE the Penguins have averaged 350 yards or more per game POINTS 19 TIMES IN THREE YEARS (382.3 in 2005, 381.6 in 2006 • 17 ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS and 366.8 in 2007) in three THE PAST THREE SEASONS consecutive seasons. In 2006, the Guins amassed • NINE 40-PLUS POINT GAMES AS 5,343 yards of total offense THE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR - third most in school history • OFFENSIVE AVERAGE MORE THAN -- averaging 381.6 per game 27 POINTS LAST THREE YEARS - the sixth best total. A scoring juggernaut, YSU averaged 31.4 • LAST THREE YEARS AVERAGED points per contest - fourth best MORE THAN 360 YARDS A GAME in school history - while scor• THIRTEEN 200-YARD PASSING ing more than 30 points eight times. GAMES SINCE 2004 The offense had a schoolrecord seven All-Gateway selections, including placing three on the first team. Two of those individuals were All-America selections - tailback Marcus Mason and center Ryan Jewell. YSU relied on a solid ground game in 2006 averaging 223.7 yards. The offense had three 200-plus yard single-game rushing performances and a 300-yard passing contest. Of the 58 touchdowns scored by the team, 55 came from the offense, including 38 via the rush. In his 36 games as coordinator, YSU has scored more than 30 points 19 times (five in 2007, eight in 2006 and six in 2005) and more than 21 on 27 occasions. While clicking on all cylinders during 2006, the offense was just as talented - and extremely balanced - in 2005. The offense averaged 382.3 yards, the fifth-best total in school history. The unit averaged almost identical numbers on the ground and through the air with 191.6 yards rushing and 190.6 yards passing per contest. The passing yardage was the most averaged by the squad since 1987.

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Defensive coordinator and secondary coach Jeff Mills has brought a strong togetherness to his unit that had a major impact last season. In Mills’ first campaign, the Guins allowed just 318.5 yards per contest, the fewest since the 2002 campaign. That number was an impressive 42 yards fewer than 2006. The Penguins allowed just 18.5 points per game in 2007 - the second fewest since 2002. Also, the unit surrendered just 189 first downs, the lowest since 2002 as well. The secondary was staunch allowing just 10 passing touchdowns for the year. Since 1996, the Guins have allowed just 10-or-less touchdown passes three times -- 2007 (10), 2003 (9) and 2002 (8). Six individuals earned All-Gateway accolades last year as linebacker James Terry and defensive tackle Mychal Savage took home first-team honors. Before joining the Penguins, he had served as either an assistant head coach or defensive coordinator the past nine years at the FootILLS ILESTONES ball Bowl Subdivision level. Mills, who joined the pro- • IN ‘07, DEFENSE ALLOWED FEWEST YARDS PER GAME SINCE 2002 gram after three seasons at Idaho, has coached on the • SIX DEFENSIVE PLAYERS EARNED defensive side of the football ALL-GATEWAY ACCOLADES IN ‘07 the past 16 years. In that span he spent eight seasons with • SPENT THE PAST 16 YEARS the Vandals, four with Nevada, AS A DEFENSIVE COACH three at Montana State and one • HAS EIGHT YEARS EXPERIENCE at YSU. AS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Mills was the defensive coordinator and safeties coach • COACHED ON FCS LEVEL AT under Dennis Erickson at Idaho NEVADA, IDAHO, MONTANA ST. in 2006. In 2004 and 2005 he • WON NATIONAL TITLE AS COACH was the assistant head coach WITH WASHINGTON IN 1991 and safeties coach for Nick Holt in what was Mills’ second • IOWA NATIVE, SPENT 20 YEARS stint with the program. He also IN WESTERN UNITED STATES assisted with the punt-return teams in ‘04 and ‘05. Prior to returning to Idaho, Mills spent four years at Nevada serving as the defensive coordinator while coaching the linebackers in some capacity. He worked with the outside backers in 2000 and 2001 before coaching the entire group in 2002 and 2003. In his first stint with the Vandals (1995-99), he worked under Coach Chris Tormey as the program moved up to FBS status. He spent his first four campaigns coaching the secondary before taking over the defensive line responsibilities. He served as coordinator in 1998 and 1999. Before joining the Idaho staff, he spent three years as the secondary coach at Montana State (1992-94). Mills had two successful campaigns as a graduate assistant at Washington for Coach Don James. In 1991, the Huskies earned a share of the national championship and won the Rose Bowl posting a 12-0 record. A native of Urbandale, Iowa, Mills played quarterback and outside linebacker at then NAIA Division II Western Washington.

Defensive Line Coach Antoine Smith has instilled a no-nonsense approach to the program during his first two seasons. That hard-nosed attitude has paid dividends for not only his defensive lineman, but the entire defensive unit. In 2007, junior defensive tackle Mychal Savage was a third-team AllAmerican while earning first-team All-Gateway honors. Defensive end Myles Banford was a second-team all-conference pick while redshirt freshman Torrance Nicholson was an honorable-mention all-league pick and was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer squad. It marked the second consecutive year the Penguins had multiple defensive players earn all-league accolades. His charges had 32 tackles for losses totaling 153 yards, including 17 sacks for 122 yards lost. Savage led the way with 43 total tackles and 4.5 sacks. In 2006, YSU had two defensive lineman earn first-team All-Gateway honors as it reached the playoff for the first time since 2000. Savage and Jim Phelan earned first-team accolades as the front-line MITH UCCESS stoppers on defense. It was the • COACHES TWO-TIME FIRST-TEAM first time since 2000 that a YSU ALL-GATEWAY DT MYCHAL SAVAGE interior defensive lineman was named All-Gateway. • THREE FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY For the season, Savage was SELECTIONS • TWO IN 2006 credited with 54 tackles, including three sacks, while Phelan • FOUR ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS had 43 stops, including 8.5 • FIRST TIME SINCE ‘00 INTERIOR tackles for losses. As a unit, D-LINEMAN NAMED ALL-GFC the defense led the Gateway • COACHED IN 52 VICTORIES OVER and ranked 14th nationally in THE PAST SIX YEARS turnover margin. His lineman had 19.5 tackles for losses dur- • BEEN AT THREE FCS SCHOOLS ing the year. IN BRIEF COACHING CAREER In 2005, the Leopards ranked • BEEN TO POSTSEASON FOUR TIMES ninth in scoring defense, 11th in total defense, 19th in pass • PLAYED FCS FOOTBALL defense and 28th in rush deAT MAINE (1996-99) fense. Lafayette finished 8-4 overall and 5-1 in the conference -- sharing the crown with Colgate and earning an at-large playoff berth. In his first year with the Leopards in 2004, they made their first playoff appearance in school history and won their first conference crown in 10 years. Before moving on to Lafayette, Smith spent the 2003 season as the defensive line coach at Maine for Coach Jack Cosgrove. The Black Bears finished with a 7-5 mark while Smith’s entire front-line unit received AllAtlantic 10 accolades. He spent the 2002 season as the defensive line coach and strength and conditioning enhancement coordinator at Minot State in North Dakota. He helped guide Minot State to the Dakota Athletic Conference championship, a 9-2 record and a berth in the NAIA playoffs, the Beavers’ first since 1994. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Smith was a three-year starter at defensive tackle for Maine. In his career he tallied 111 tackles, including 57 solos.

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Western Washington | 1988

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OFFENSIVE LINE R ECRUITING COORDINATOR

WIDE R ECEIVERS Michigan | 1975

I ndiana, Pa. | 1987 Since his arrival, offensive line coach Chris Bache has played a key role in the success of the program the past three seasons. The Guins are 26-10 since Bache joined the staff prior to the 2005 campaign. He had the role of recruiting coordinator added to his list of duties prior to last year. In the past two seasons, the Guins are one of just two teams to rank in the top eight at the FCS level in sacks allowed per contest. In the last 25 games, YSU has allowed just 25 sacks, including just nine last year. In 2007, the Guins battled through injuries to produce a productive campaign as three linemen were lost for the season before conference play even started. However, the unit finished with a solid campaign as Brad Samsa, who started at guard the previous two years, moved to tackle and earned second-team All-America and first-team All-Gateway honors. Josh Tanner was a second-team All-Gateway pick as well. The Guins ranked fifth nationally, surrendering just 0.82 ACHE ESTS sacks per game, allowing nine • SEVEN ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS for the year. YSU averaged 366.8 IN THREE YEARS WITH YSU yards of total offense and 27.4 points per game. On the ground, • THREE SELECTIONS IN 2006 the Penguins averaged 196.5 WERE MOST IN SCHOOL HISTORY per contest while through the air, they averaged 170.4 yards a • ALL-AMERICANS IN ‘07 AND ‘06 game. BRAD SAMSA AND RYAN JEWELL In 2006, the Penguin offen- • RYAN JEWELL FIRST OFFENSIVE sive line helped pave the way LINE ALL-AMERICAN SINCE ‘01 for the best individual rushing performance in school history. • LINE ALLOWED 41 SACKS IN A veteran unit, the entire line 36 GAMES WITH PROGRAM started 13 of 14 games togeth• COACHED AT LEAST SEVEN WINS er. All-America tailback Marcus EVERY YEAR SINCE 1999 Mason took advantage rushing for a school-record 1,847 yards, • ENTERING 21ST YEAR OF averaging 153.9 a contest. COLLEGIATE COACHING As a team, YSU averaged 223.7 yards rushing a game, ranking second in the Gateway and ninth nationally. The unit wasn’t one dimensional, as the Guins provided great pocket protection for the quarterback throughout the year. YSU yielded just 13 sacks for the entire campaign, ranking eighth in the nation and first in the Gateway Football Conference. For the first-time in school history, three offensive lineman were named All-Gateway. Ryan Jewell and Patrick Walker were first-team allconference selections while Samsa was a second-team pick. In 2005, his unit had two all-conference performers and helped the Guins to their fifth-best total offensive mark in history. Under Bache’s tutelage, Jewell was named first-team All-Gateway while tackle John Bartos was an honorable-mention selection. It marked the first time since 1999 that a YSU center was named first-team all-league. The two selections were the most since 2001. YSU threw for its highest yardage average since 1987 (190.6 yards per game) while the ground game averaged just under 200 yards a game.

The Penguins’ wide receivers have flourished the past four seasons under assistant coach Dave Elliott. Elliott is in his fifth season as an assistant on the Youngstown State staff as the wide receivers coach. In 2007, the program had its first-ever first-team All-Gateway selection at the position in the versatile Ferlando Williams. Williams finished the year with a team-high 42 receptions for 499 yards. He also rushed for 464 yards on 72 carries and had nine touchdowns. Senior Rory Berry had a career-best 39 receptions for 473 yards while Da’Michael Horne had a career-high 16 grabs. During the playoff run in 2006, Elliott’s group faced some retooling and numerous questions, but the wide receivers stepped up time and again to have a very productive season. Leading the way was honorable-mention all-league pick T.J. Peterson, who caught 53 passes for 767 yards and seven touchdowns. Peterson’s total number of grabs was the highest total by a Guin since 1999 and the second most in a season since 1993. His yardage total was also LLIOTT NLIGHTENINGS the most by an individual since • 2007 FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY 1999 and second most in the SELECTION FERLANDO WILLIAMS past 12 campaigns. He became just the third wide out to haul • TOP TWO WRS IN 2007 • in seven touchdown passes in 81 CATCHES, 972 YARDS a year since 1995 as well. Highlighting his season was • TOP TWO WRS IN 2006 • a school-record-tying 10 grabs 84 CATCHES, 10 TD, 1,133 YDS in the first round playoff win • WR’S 310 CATCHES, 26 TDS over James Madison. Berry, 4,021 YARDS PAST THREE YEARS who had zero receptions in three years with the program • CONSECUTIVE 40-RECPETION entering the ‘06 slate, caught PLAYERS FIRST TIME SINCE 1995 31 passes for 366 yards and • FOUR ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS three touchdowns. • FREE-AGENT SIGNEE IN 2006 In 2005, four different wide receivers caught at least 18 • HAS 25-PLUS YEARS passes, marking the first time COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE that much balance has occurred at the position during the same season in school history. Honorable-Mention All-Gateway and Hula Bowl selection Kyle Smith led the way with 37 receptions for 482 yards and five touchdowns. Smith established a new school record by catching a pass in 30 consecutive games played. Jameson Evans had 27 grabs, Peterson finished with 21 and Damian Wright had 18 as the quartet combined for 103 receptions, 1,449 yards and 12 touchdowns. Smith finished with more than 400 yards for the third straight year (482 in 2005, 444 in 2004 and 530 in 2003) becoming the first wideout since Renauld Ray (1997-99) to accomplish the feat. In his first year in 2004, the YSU receivers benefited greatly as a group posting their most successful campaign in six seasons. Matt Rycraft led the team in receptions with 35 for 325 yards and Smith was the leader in yards with 444. Smith was named an honorable-mention All-Gateway selection. Rycraft’s 35 receptions were the most since Giles’ 62 catches in 1999 before Smith topped him in 2005.

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ASSISTANT COACHES SHEROD HOLMES

LINEBACKER

CORNERBACKS

Pittsburgh | 1990

Youngstown State | 2005

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Former Penguin defensive back Sherod Holmes is in his fourth year as an assistant coach. Holmes, who joined the staff in August 2005, assists defensive coordinator Jeff Mills with the secondary working closely with the defensive backs. He is the only YSU graduate on the current coaching staff. Last season, Jarvis Richards, Lenny Wicks and De’Angelo Wilson took over as corners for the Penguins. The trio combined for 12 pass breakups and five interceptions. Wicks and Wilson had never played for the Guins while Richards was in his first year as a full-time starter. The secondary had nine picks for the year. In 2006, both Guins corners were first-team All-Gateway Conference selections. Jason Perry and Codera Jackson both earned first-team allleague accolades. Perry became just the second player in school history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a career. He returned interceptions for scores against UC Davis and Missouri State. Both players intercepted four passes on the year. In 2005, Jackson burst on the scene to earn first-team OLMES IGHLIGHTS all-conference laurels and sec• TWO ALL-AMERICA CORNERS IN ond-team All-America honors. JASON PERRY & CODERA JACKSON Jackson had six interceptions for the season, including a • SECONDARY HAS 34 INTS return for a touchdown at LibTHE PAST THREE SEASONS erty. • FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY A two-year starter at corner, CORNERS IN 2005 & 2006 Holmes played at Youngstown State in 2002 and 2003 after • FEWEST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS transferring from Butte ComALLOWED IN GFC IN 2007 munity College. In his YSU • F ORMER YSU CORNERBACK career, he recorded 59 total tackles, 15 pass breakups and LETTERING IN 2002-03 had four interceptions. • HORIZON LEAGUE CHAMPION As a senior, he was named AS A TRACK SPRINTER IN 2004 honorable-mention All-Gateway for his efforts. He finished • CALIFORNIA NATIVE SPENT PAST the season with 27 tackles, SIX YEARS IN YOUNGSTOWN including 19 solo stops. He led the team with eight pass breakups and recorded an interception against Kent State. For his efforts, he was named YSU’s John Delserone Most Valuable Player. As a junior, he was named to the Gateway Conference’s All-Newcomer team. For the year he tied for the team lead with three interceptions and led the squad with seven pass breakups. He finished the year with 32 total tackles, including 25 solo stops. Holmes also spent two years as a member of the track and field squad. In 2003, he helped YSU earn the Horizon League men’s indoor championship by placing second in the 60-meter dash and fifth in the 200-meter dash. In the outdoor league meet, he finished second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.83 seconds. In 2004, he was the Horizon League Champion in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.93 seconds. A native of Stockton, Calif., he came to Youngstown State after two seasons at Butte Community College in Oroville, Calif. At Butte, he was named first-team All-Northern California as a sophomore defensive back. He also played wide receiver as his team won two conference championships.

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A 10-year National Football League veteran, Youngstown native Jerry Olsavsky is in his sixth season as the Penguins’ linebacker coach. A fearless competitor and tireless worker, Olsavsky joined the staff prior to the 2003 campaign and brought a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. In the past four seasons, Olsavsky has coached eight All-Gateway Conference selections, including three-time first-team pick James Terry. Terry is just the second player in school history to be named first-team all-conference in three straight years. In 2007, Terry was a first-team selection while Jeremiah Wright was an honorable-mention pick. Three of the Guins’ top five tacklers were linebackers in Terry, Wright and Roshon Simons. In 2006, two Penguins earned first-team all-conference honors in the same campaign for the first time in school history. Terry and Marty Hutchinson earned laurels from the conference for spearheading a defense that led the conference in turnover margin. LSAVSKY UTSTANDINGS Hutchinson had an impres• COACHED THREE-TIME FIRST-TEAM sive year finishing with 114 ALL-GATEWAY LB JAMES TERRY tackles. He was also second on the team with eight pass • FOUR FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY breakups. Terry had 76 tackles, SELECTIONS • TWO IN 2006 including a team-high tying 5.5 • EIGHT ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS sacks and three forced fumbles. Four of the top nine tacklers on • LINEBACKER HAS BEEN TEAM’S TOP the squad were linebackers. TACKLER PAST FIVE SEASONS In 2005, YSU had two line• LONGEST TENURED COACH backers earn All-Gateway honON DEFENSIVE STAFF ors as Terry was a first-team selection while Mike Andrews • YOUNGSTOWN NATIVE WAS AN had the best year of his career ALL-AMERICAN LB AT PITT to earn honorable-mention accolades. It marked the first time • FORMER NFL LINEBACKER since Tim Johnson in 2000 that • PLAYED IN SUPER BOWL XXX the Penguins had a first-team WITH PITTSBURGH STEELERS all-league linebacker. In 2004, two of his linebackers earned all-conference laurels. Wright, then a sophomore, was named second-team All-Gateway and Terry was named to the all-newcomer squad. Wright recorded a team and careerhigh 91 tackles as three members of the linebacking corps were among YSU’s top four in total tackles. Hutchinson was second with 76 stops while Terry was fourth with 71. Leading the way for the Penguins in 2003 was linebacker Yancey Marcum with 114 tackles. Five of YSU’s top eight tacklers came from the linebacker spots. Olsavsky, a graduate of Youngstown’s Chaney High School, had a standout career for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1989-97. After getting drafted in the 10th round, he played in 108 games making 227 tackles for Pittsburgh. In 1995, he was the Steelers’ Ed Block Courage Award recipient for outstanding on-field performance despite overcoming personal obstacles. That year, the Steelers lost to Dallas in Super Bowl XXX, and he made a start in the AFC Championship Game against the Colts.

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JOHN DONEYKO

DAN KOPP

ATHLETIC TRAINER

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Kent State | 1985

Youngstown State | 1995

Head Athletic Trainer John Doneyko, ATC, continues to be one of the most dedicated members of the athletic department and this year assumes the role as the football program’s primary trainer. Doneyko is in his 23rd season caring for Penguins student-athletes. In his previous 22 years he worked as an assistant trainer responsible for the Penguins men’s basketball program. During the 2004-05 season, “JD” as he is affectionately known, took part in his 500th YSU men’s basketball contest when the Penguins played at Missouri State on Dec. 3. A dedicated employee, he missed just eight games, only one because of illness, since the 1986-87 campaign. A licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and a nationally-certified Athletic Trainer, Doneyko also worked closely with the YSU football team in his first 22 yeards and been part of the four championship teams. Prior to joining the YSU athletic department, Doneyko worked as an assistant trainer for the Cleveland Browns. Doneyko graduated from Kent State with a bachelor’s of science degree in 1985 and received his master’s degree in athletic training from Ohio in 1986. John and his wife, Kathleen, reside in Cortland with their two sons, Kyle and Alex. Kyle is junior at YSU. He and his family are active members in Children of Chernobyl, an organization that helps provide respite and relief to children who were affected by the Chernobyl Nuclear explosion of 1986.

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FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF

TREVOR PARKS

SHAWN COIN

SPORTS I NFORMATION

VIDEO COORDINATOR

Nebraska Nebr aska | 1996

Northern Michigan | 2003

Trevor Parks is in his ninth year as the Sports Information Director at Youngstown State. Parks manages all aspects of media relations for YSU’s 18 athletic programs. Parks oversees a talented five-person staff while handling media relations duties for the football team while working day-to-day with coaches from all YSU programs. He updates and provides general maintenance on YSUsports.com. Parks and his staff have accumulated several honors from CoSIDA. The football program was voted the Football Championship Subdivision’s “Best in the Nation” four times, most recently in 2007. Prior to joining the athletic department in 2000, he spent a year as the women’s sports information director at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1999. He served a two-year internship with the Nebraska Sports Information Office from 1997-99, where he managed all aspects of media relations for the Huskers’ baseball and women’s rifle teams along with assisting all other intercollegiate sports. Parks earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1996. Trevor and his wife, Pennie, reside in Austintown.

Dan Kopp, a Youngstown native, serves the football program as the Director of Football Operations. Kopp, who joined the Penguins in October 2007, comes from a football family and previously worked within the YSU Athletic Department as a student equipment manager. Prior to stepping into the new role of Operations, Kopp spent a year as an account executive for the Mahoning Valley Thunder, Youngstown’s Arena2 Football League franchise. For the Thunder, Kopp helped generate corporate partnerships, season-ticket and individual ticket sales. In 2007, the front oﬃce earned the af2’s President’s Award for Best Overall Team Operations. A 1995 graduate of YSU, Kopp’s father John has more than 35 years coaching at several high schools in the Valley. Dan spent two years coaching freshman football at Fitch High School before moving into his position with the Thunder. He also brings business experience having worked at First Place Bank for eight years as a Branch Manager/Loan Originator. More recently, he was a substitute teacher in Austintown Local Schools. Kopp graduated from Boardman High School in 1990 where he was a two-year letterwinner for the Spartans football team.

Shawn Coin is in his third year handling the Video Coordinator duties for the athletic department. Coin primarily works for the football program, but helps coordinate the department’s entire video production efforts. He works with the offensive staff during game week and on gamedays. A former assistant football coach and video coordinator at California University (Pa.) and Northern Michigan University, he joined YSU in August 2006. Prior to coming to YSU, he spent two years at California as the video co-coordinator, an academic liaison and an offensive assistant. Coin handled all quality control duties for the offense while working with the quarterbacks, offensive line and tight ends. He was also a video assistant, assistant strength and conditioning coordinator and assistant defensive backs coach for a year at Northern Michigan. He handled all quality control issues for the offense while scouting the opposition. He holds a master’s degree in exercise sciences from CUP and a bachelor’s degree in from Northern Michigan in sports studies. Shawn and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Austintown.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF INTRODUCTION

Susan Carfolo

Carmine Cassese

Joe Cassese

Shawn Coin

Men’s & Women’s Basketball Secretary Secre tary

Academic Counselor

Head Equipment Equipment Manager

Director of Athletic Development

Director of Video Operati Operations ons

Jim Culcasi

John Doneyko

Tim Gallo

Jamie Hall

Emily Hayn Haynam am

Elaine Jacobs Jacobs

Janet Jordan

Penguin Club Treasurer Tre asurer

Head Athletic Trainer

Assistant Equipment Manager

Assistant Sports Information Director

Assistant Athletic Director Director

Assoc. Athletic Di Dire rector ctor for Compliance & Eligibility/SWA

Olympic Sports Secretary Secre tary

Ken Layman

Jenna Lesko

Rick Love

Michelle Markota

Cher Marshall

Tom Morella

Tony Morelli

Assistant Assistant Athletic Trainer Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Associate Athletic Director Associate for Ex External ternal Operations

Co-Head Coach Cheerleaders

Administration & Compliance Secretary

Assistant Athletic Director

Athletic Department Assistant

Jim Morrison

Matt Ma tt Mor Morrone rone

Marilyn O’Bruba

Trevor Parks

John Patrick

Terry SSamuels amuels

Robb Schmidt

Associate Director of The Penguin Penguin Club

Business Busine ss Manager

Coordinator Co ordinator of Academic Counseling

Sports Information Director

Strength and Con Conditioning ditioning Coach

Academic Counselor

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions

Tim Stuart

Deanna Theodore

Cheryl Traylor-Cowan

Liz Vlad

John Vogel

Jeﬀrey Wills

Directo Dir ectorr of Ticket Tic ket Operations

Co-Head Coach Cheerleaders

Ticket Oﬃce Accouting Cle Clerk rk

Assistant Stren Strength gth & Conditioning Coach

Assistant SSports ports Information Director

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Mari Ann Cann

Football Secretary Secre tary

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Lynn Cad Cadle le

Assistant Athletic Trainer

COACHES & STAFF

Todd Burkey Burkey

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Ron Strollo E xe xecutive cutive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Athletics

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2008 OFFENSIVE OUTLOOK OFFENSE INFORMATION Returning Letterwinners: 15 Letterwinners Lost: 8 Offensive Returning (15) WR Dominique Barnes, TE Derrick Bush, OG Bobby Coates, WR Da’Michael Horne, FB Ben Lane, OG Brian Mellott, TB Brandon Nicholson, WR Aaron Pitts, OG Justin Rechichar, QB Todd Rowan, OG Brad Samsa, TB Jabari Scott, TB Kevin Smith, OT Nhemie Theodore, WR Ferlando Williams. Offensive Lost (8) WR Rory Berry, TB Tim Dewberry, OG Leon Edwards, WR Dustin Helle, TE Louis Irizarry, OT Matt Kishman, OG Josh Tanner, QB Tom Zetts. Redshirts TE Patrick Bellish, OT Tyler Booth, C Andy Colegrove, QB Paul Corsaro, WR Ely Ducatel, WR Kamryn Keys, WR Josh Lee, OT Stiles O’Brien, TE Donny Olson, TE David Rogers, OT Greg Sazdanoff, WR Nate Schkurko, WR Dionte Snow, FB Joel Younkins. Squad Members Returning OL Kyle Brown, WR Ty Campana, WR Nick Canterino, FB Charles Gresham, OL Rob Fernback, OL Tyler Figueroa, WR Derek Reighard. Newcomers TB Dana Brown, QB Dailyn Campbell, OL Bill Dugan, WR Donald Jones, QB Marc Kanetsky, OL Andy Kowicki, OL D.J. Main, OL Eric Rodemoyer, QB Brandon Summers, WR Marquel Thomas, OL Corbin Williamson.

Quarterback Four-year starter Tom Zetts took over the position in the spring of 2004 and never missed a start over the next four years. That spring, Zetts replaced Aaron Marshall, who had a wealth of experience after starting 17 of the previous 20 games. After years of experience, YSU now has plenty of inexperience at the quarterback position. Also, the spread offense was introduced in the spring so the three quarterbacks will be counted on to learn a lot quickly. Junior Todd Rowan has been with the program the previous three years. Junior Brandon Summers transferred from Toledo in January. Freshman Paul Corsaro redshirted last year behind Zetts, Rowan and early on Ferlando Williams. In his backup role, Rowan has completed just one career pass. He played the quarterback spot against UNI, Lock Haven and Indiana State during the 2007 campaign. He is yet to have a career rushing attempt. Summers did not see action last year for the Rockets, but did see time in 2006. He played in ﬁve games, starting two where he completed 14-of-23 passes. Corsaro has a tremendous amount of talent after showing his versatility as both a passers and a runner in high school at Indianapolis’ Roncalli High School. Freshman Marc Kanetsky had an outstanding career at Hubbard High School.

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Tailback

Ferlando Williams scored a team-high 11 touchdowns in 2007 2007..

Good depth at the position will help take some of the heat off the quarterbacks. Kevin Smith, Jabari Scott and Brandon Nicholson return after stepping in last year to replace All-American Marcus Mason. The trio combined for 1,302 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2007. Scott and Smith combined to start all 11 games. Smith led the way with 610 yards on 123 carries and 10 touchdowns. He was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer team for his performances. In Gateway games he found his stride rushing for 461 yards and eight touchdowns. He had nine overall touchdowns in league play, second among players in the league. Sixty-eight of his 123 rushes came in the final four games. Scott had 524 yards on 93 attempts and scored five touchdowns after using 2006 as a redshirt year. His season ended on his best

carry of the year as he twisted an ankle at the end of a 60-yard scamper against Indiana State. Scott was a workhorse early with 19 carries against South Dakota State and 16 in the win over Stony Brook. Nicholson has been a solid reserve the past two seasons totalling 251 yards, including 168 and three touchdowns last year. Iowa transfer Dana Brown, who had a tremendous high school career in Pennsylvania, joins the fray. Brown played in two games - Montana and Purdue - with the Hawkeyes in 2006 after redshirting as a freshman. He did not see action last year.

Fullback The fullbacks will see a diﬀerent role with most snaps coming from the shotgun. Senior Ben Lane anchors the unit as one of the best blocking backs in the conference. Lane has seven rushing attempts in his career for 37 yards. Sophomore Kyle Banna saw increased playing time last year while senior Charles Gresham stepped in as well. Redshirt freshman Joel Younkins will join the mix this fall.

Tight End Senior Derrick Bush has all the experience while Patrick Bellish, Donny Olson and David Rogers are all redshirt freshmen. Bush, a second-team All-Gateway performer the past two years, has caught 39 passes in his career following a breakout campaign in 2007 in which he had 30 grabs for 310 yards. Overall he has 417 receiving yards and two touchdowns - both came at the UNI Dome. Bellish and Olson both had successful high-school careers at tight end while Rogers is a converted quarterback. Rogers had a solid spring making the transition. All four oﬀer good size targets standing 6-foot-2 or taller.

Wide Receiver The wide receivers have seen a boom in numbers because of the change in oﬀensive philosophy. The Penguins now list three spots for the position on the two-deep depth chart with the X, Y and J now standard parts of the offense.

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Offensive Line

Oﬀensive Lineman

Dana Brown • 5-10, 203, Jr. Brandon Nicholson • 5-7, 200, Sr. Jabari Scott • 5-10, 195, Jr. Kevin Smith • 5-10, 195, Sr.

Fullback Kyle Banna • 6-0, 235, So. Charles Greshamm • 5-10, 260, Sr. Ben Lane • 5-10, 260, Sr. Joel Younkins • 6-2, 225, RFr. Tight End Patrick Bellish • 6-3, 215, RFr. Derrick Bush • 6-4, 270, Sr. Donny Olson • 6-2, 220, RFr. David Rogers • 6-3, 245, RFr.

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HISTORY

Tyler Booth • 6-6, 315, Sr. Kyle Brown • 6-3, 295, So. Bobby Coates • 6-4, 295, So. Andy Colegrove • 6-4, 270, RFr. Bill Dugan • 6-5, 300, Fr. Rob Fernback • 6-1, 265, So. Tyler Figueroa • 6-4, 270, So. Chris Gammon • 6-3, 285, So. Andy Kowicki • 6-5, 270, Fr. D.J. Main • 6-5, 290, Fr. Brian Mellott • 6-3, 280, Jr. Stiles O’Brien • 6-5, 280, RFr. Justin Rechichar • 6-3, 300, So. Eric Rodemoyer • 6-3, 205, So. Brad Samsa • 6-3, 275, Sr. Greg Sazdanoﬀ • 6-3, 265, RFr. Nhemie Theodore • 6-3, 315, Sr. Corbin Williamson • 6-4, 280, Fr.

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Dominique Barnes • 5-11, 180, So. Ty Campana • 6-1, 185, Jr. Nick Canterino • 6-3, 210, Sr. Ely Ducatel • 6-1, 185, RFr. Da’Michael Horne • 5-11, 185, Sr. Donald Jones • 6-0, 200, Jr. Kamryn Keys • 5-11, 185, RFr. Josh Lee • 5-9, 180, RFr. Aaron Pitts • 6-2, 185, Jr. Derek Reighard • 6-0, 180, So. Dionte Snow • 6-2, 185, RFr. Marquel Thomas • 6-2, 180, Fr. Ferlando Williams • 6-0, 205, Sr.

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Tailback

PLAYERS

Brad Samsa has started at center, guard and tackle durin during g his YSU career career..

Dailyn Campbell • 6-1, 195, Fr. Paul Corsaro • 6-3, 200, RFr. Marc Kanetsky • 6-0, 175, Fr. Todd Rowan • 6-3, 215, Jr. Brandon Summers • 6-0, 205, Jr.

2008 INFORMATION

If the Penguins can stay healthy up front, this group may be one of the more talented units in the country. Last year, YSU’s patchwork offensive line allowed just nine sacks. After the group started 13 of 14 games together in 2006, four different starting lineups were utilized because of injuries in 2007. Brad Samsa, Brian Mellott, Nhemie Theodore and Bobby Coates all started at some point last year. Joining that group is senior tackle Tyler Booth who missed the final 10 games last year with a knee injury. Samsa, a first-team All-Gateway selection, is the only player in school history to start on the line at guard, tackle and center. He started one

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INTRODUCTION

Headlining the group is senior Ferlando game as a redshirt freshman in 2005, started at Williams. Williams had an impressive first guard for the entire 2006 campaign and was campaign with the program last year hauling moved to tackle because of injuries last year. in a team-high 42 passes for 499 yards. He was He is back at center entering his senior year. just one of two receivers to catch a touchdown Theodore started all 11 games at right pass - junior Aaron Pitts was the other. tackle, but with the return of Booth will move Williams was the Gateto the guard spot. way Newcomer of the Year Coates played in nine games LAY ERCENTAGE REAKDOWN starting the final four at and a first-team All-GateYear Run Pass Diff. way pick becoming the center. Mellott played in 11 2007 53.6% 46.4% 7.2% first wide receiver in school 2006 58.6% 41.4% 17.2% games, starting nine. He history to earn first-team 2005 started his first seven con50.1% 49.9% 0.2% all-conference accolades 2004 tests at center before moving 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% as a wide out. 2003 57.1% 42.9% 14.2% to right guard. 63.2% 36.8% 26.4% He showed his versatility 2002 Booth started all 14 games 68.9% 31.1% 37.8% in 2006 at tackle, but a knee rushing for 464 yards on 74 2001 55.5% 44.5% 10.0% injury against Ohio State carries and scoring nine 2000 52.3% 47.7% 4.6% times. Most of his attempts 1999 ended his season early. Stiles 1998 60.5% 39.5% 31.0% came on a direct snap from O’Brien also played in one 1997 59.7% 40.3% 19.4% center. 1996 61.2% 38.8% 22.4% game at tackle, but was hurt Da’Michael Horne had following the Lock Haven good productivity with 16 grabs for 214 yards contest and missed the remainder of the last year making seven starts. He caught six year. passes, including one for a score in 2006. Eric Rodemoyer transfers to YSU after Others to reel in receptions were Domi- starting at guard for West Virginia last year. nique Barnes, Pitts and Nick Canterino. Rodemoyer started six of the first seven games Barnes played in six games as a true fresh- at right guard for the Mountaineers in 2007. man and caught three passes for 21 yards. Pitts Also returning from last year’s squad are had two receptions for 24 yards, including a Kyle Brown, Rob Fernback, Tyler Figueroa, 19-yard touchdown grab against Lock Haven. Chris Gammon, Justin Rechichar and redCanterino had a catch at Indiana State. shirts Andy Colegrove and Greg Sazdanoff. Kamryn Keys, Ely Ducatel, Josh Lee and Corbin Williamson joined the program in the Dionte Snow all redshirted as a freshman in spring and Bill Dugan and D.J. Main join the 2007. Junior college transfer Donald Jones and Guins this fall. freshman Marquel Thomas join the team this fall. Ty Campana and Derek Reighard have been part of the program for the past two years on the scout team.

DEFENSE INFORMATION Returning Letterwinners: 17 Letterwinners Lost: 10 Defensive Returning (17) LB Mike Barlak, LB Jordan Edwards, SS Nick Gooden, DE Luke Matelan, LB Nick Mernedakis, DT Torrance Nicholson, DE Na’eem Outler, DT Bruce Palmer, DT Jon Penick, CB Jarvis Richards, FS Brandian Ross, DT Mychal Savage, LB Roshon Simons, LB Nate Ward, CB Lenny Wicks, DE Deon’te Williams, CB DeAngelo Wilson. Defensive Lost (10) DE Myles Banford, FS Dorian Chenault, LB Rashod Cotton, SS Vince Gliatta, DE Blake Halverson, FS Tony Lawrence, SS Bob Perez, DE Maurice Smith, LB James Terry, LB Jeremiah Wright. Redshirts FS Andre Elliott, CB Tyler Griﬃn, SS Joe Harder, LB Adam House, LB Michael Kreatsoulas, CB Randy Louis, DT Bobby LykesKnight, DT Brad Miller, DT Josh Myers, SS Gary Pezzuolo, LB Matt Phipps, LB David Rach, LB John Sasson, FS Scott Sentner, FS Jay Wiezbiski. Squad Members Returning CB Everett Barney, DE Jaimie Frasure, DT Roger Gillum, SS Tony Kavouras, CB Tom Krupko. Newcomers DT Warren Felton, DT Crispin Fernandez, S David Fleming, CB Bryan Gaiters, DL Joe Marshall, LB Stephen Meadows, LB Deonta Tate, DE Noah Taylor, S Gary Thornton, DE Mike Williams.

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Cornerback Cor nerback Jarvis Richards ha had d 53 tackles and ﬁve pass br breakups eakups in 2007 2007..

Defensive Line

Linebacker

The group up front features seven returning letterwinners and will be a major strength in the defense. Leading the way is first-team All-Gateway selection Mychal Savage. Savage was also an honorable-mention All-America selection for his efforts. In 2007 he had 43 total tackles, 26 solo stops, 4.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. He came on strong at the end of the season recording 21 tackles in the last two games, including a 12-tackle performance against Western Illinois. His linemate Torrance Nicholson had an impressive debut season with 42 tackles, including 28 solo stops. Of his 42 tackles, 30 came in the last six games, including a high of eight against Southern Utah. Nicholson was an honorable-mention All-Gateway selection and was named to the league’s all-newcomer squad. Jon Penick saw action in a reserve role playing in all 11 games while Bruce Palmer moved over from the offensive side in the spring to play on the interior. Roger Gillum saw playing time as well and Bobby Lykes-Knight returns to the program after sitting out in 2007. He played in 13 games as lineman in 2006. Brad Miller redshirted last season. On the ends Luke Matelan brings the most experience to the line after playing in all 11 games last year. Matelan had seven tackles, but three were for losses. Na’eem Outler was a reserve in the first nine games finishing with 15 tackles. Also contributing at the end positions are Nick Mernedakis and Deon’te Williams who both saw action on special teams and as late-game reserves last year. Jaimie Frasure switched from offense to defense in the spring. Joining the defensive line this season will be freshman Warren Felton, Joe Marshall, Noah Taylor and Mike Williams along with junior Crispin Fernandez. Led by a strong line, the Penguins led the conference in sacks averaging 2.45 per game and were second in tackles for losses. As a unit, YSU was second in the Gateway and ranked 18th nationally in total defense. The Guins were third against the run among league schools. Also, YSU was third in the country and ranked 14th in the nation in scoring defense.

After years of familiar faces, the linebackers will see a major shakeup in 2008. Junior Roshon Simons has the most experience in the group playing in 23 games during his career. He started nine contests as a sophomore recording 55 total tackles. He had ﬁve-or-more stops in seven games. After Simons, Nate Ward and Mike Barlak have the most game experience. However, both of those players’ most action has come on special teams throughout the past three years. Barlak has been primarily the snapper on placekicks while Ward has been used in a reserve role. Last year, Ward ﬁnished with 17 tackles. In his three-year career, Barlak has been credited with 19. Jordan Edwards, who was a reserve fullback last year, moves over to help out at linebacker. Edwards showed good instincts on special teams last year to instigate the move. Plenty of young talent will have chances to play. Junior college transfer Draye Ersery made an impact in the spring. Redshirts Adam House, Michael Kreatsoulas, Matt Phipps and David Rach all return. Newcomers Stephen Meadows, Gary Thornton and Deonta Tate could play as true freshmen.

Defensive tackle Mychal Savage has eightt sacks in his career eigh career..

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Defensive Line Warren Felton • 6-2, 280, Fr. Crispin Fernandez • 5-10, 275, Jr. Jaimie Frasure • 6-0, 230, Jr. Roger Gillum • 6-2, 270, Jr. Bobby Lykes-Knight • 6-0, 310, Sr. Joe Marshall • 6-2, 320, Fr Luke Matelan • 6-4, 250, So. Nick Mernedakis • 6-2, 220, So. Brad Miller • 6-2, 290, RFr. Josh Myers • 6-2, 260, RFr. Torrance Nicholson • 6-3, 290, So. Na’eem Outler • 6-2, 240, So. Bruce Palmer • 6-2, 230, Jr. Jon Penick • 6-2, 290, Jr. Mychal Savage • 6-2, 305, Sr. Noah Taylor • 6-3, 235, Fr. Mike Williams • 6-3, 245, Fr. Deon’te Williams • 6-4, 200, So.

Linebacker

Safety

2007 IN REVIEW

Andre Elliott • 6-2, 185, So. David Fleming • 5-11, 205, Fr. Nick Gooden • 5-11, 200, So. Joe Harder • 6-0, 200, RFr. Tony Kavouras • 5-8, 170, Sr. Gary Pezzuolo • 6-3, 195, Jr. Brandian Ross • 6-0, 185, So. Scott Sentner • 6-2, 185, RFr. Gary Thornton, 5-9, 190, Fr Jay Wiezbiski • 5-11,180, RFr.

OPPONENTS

Mike Barlak • 6-2, 235, Sr. Jordan Edwards • 6-0, 210, So. Draye Ersery • 6-0, 220, Jr. Adam House • 6-1, 190, RFr. Michael Kreatsoulas • 6-1, 220, RFr. Stephen Meadows • 6-3, 230, Fr. Matt Phipps • 6-1, 225, RFr. David Rach • 6-3, 205, RFr. John Sasson • 6-2, 230, RFr. Roshon Simons • 6-1, 235, Jr. Deonta Tate • 6-1, 215, Fr. Nate Ward • 6-3, 205, Sr.

PLAYERS

Cornerback Everett Barney • 5-10, 180, Sr. Bryan Gaiters • 5-9, 175, Fr. Tyler Griﬃn • 5-9, 174, Sr. Tom Krupko • 5-7, 170, Sr. Randy Louis • 5-10, 180, RFr. Jarvis Richards • 5-11, 195, Sr. Lenny Wicks • 5-10, 185, Jr. De’Angelo Wilson • 5-10, 195, Sr.

HISTORY RECORDS

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DEFENSIVE PERSONNEL

2008 INFORMATION

A young group is being expected to step in at the safety Placekicker Brian Palmer • 5-11, 180, Sr. spots. Sophomores Brandian Bob Gratz • 5-10, 200, Jr. Ross, Nick Gooden and An- Stephen Blose • 5-10, 185, Jr. dre Elliott will be battling for playing time at the free and Holder strong spots. Last year, three Todd Rowan • 6-3, 215, Jr. seniors had the bulk of the playing time. Punter Ross was an active member Ben Nowicki • 5-10, 175, Jr. of special teams finishing Erik Johnson • 6-1, 200, So. with 18 tackles. He saw some Jarrod Satmare • 6-1, 210, So. action in the secondary as a reserve. Against Indiana State Snappers he intercepted his first career Kyle Banna • 6-0, 235, So. Mike Barlak • 6-2, 235, Sr. pass. Special Teams Nate Schkurko • 6-2, 195, RFr. Gooden was another active Special teams is one area member of special teams as where the Penguins should Returners a true freshman recording Da’Michael Horne • 5-11, 185, Sr. excel this year. 13 tackles. He also saw some Kamryn Keys • 5-11, 185, RFr. YSU’s placekicker, holder, time in the secondary and Josh Lee • 5-9, 180, RFr. snapper, punter, kickoff spehad a fumble recovery. cialist, primary punt returner Kevin Smith • 5-10, 195, Sr. Elliott sat out last year after Ferlando Williams • 6-0, 205, Sr. and kick returners from last transferring from Gardner- De’Angelo Wilson • 5-10, 195, Sr. year return. Webb. In 2006, he played in Kicker Brian Palmer was a 10 games for the Runnin’ Bulldogs recording second-team All-Gateway pick and made his fi21 tackles. nal 11 field-goal attempts of the season. Palmer Tony Kavouras is the lone senior of the enters his senior season having made 33-of-42 group while transfer Gary Pezzuolo is the lone career field-goal attempts and 123-of-131 exjunior. Redshirt freshmen Jay Wiezbiski and tra-point tries. Last year he was 14-of-15 field Scott Sentner are joined by freshman David goals and 34-of-36 PAT kicks for 76 points. Fleming. Punter Ben Nowicki was an honorablemention all-league pick after punting 47 times last year. Nowicki averaged 37.1 yards per kick Cornerback YSU returns its main three cornerbacks from and placed a league-high 18 punts inside the last year in De’Angelo Wilson, Jarvis Richards opposition’s 20-yard line. Erik Johnson returns after attempting three punts last year. and Lenny Wicks. Sophomore Stephen Blose was solid hanAll three started during the year and comdling the kickoff duties. Blose, who made a bined for five interceptions. The three played 41-yard field goal at Ohio State, had 47 kickoffs in all 11 games as well. last season. Wilson started nine games, including the Palmer will have the comfort of relying on final eight, after transferring last fall from Nethree-year holder Rowan and four-year snapvada. He had 39 total tackles, including 21 solo per Barlak. The trio has worked together the stops and had two interceptions - Stony Brook past two seasons. Barlak also will be in his and Lock Haven. fourth year snapping on punts and second Richards started eight games and led the with Nowicki. cornerbacks with 53 total tackles, including 39 Wilson returned 27 punts for 284 yards and solo stops. He was a threat to blitz on occasion 11 kickoffs for 24.2 yards last season. He averpicking up two sacks - Lock Haven and Western aged 10.5 per punt return and 24.2 per kickoff Illinois. His lone interception was at UNI. return. Wicks came up with two interceptions and Horne returned 10 kickoffs for an average of came up with 41 tackles, including 31 solos. 17.1 yards while Williams had five returns for He had interceptions against Southern Illinois an 18.5 yard average. Speedsters Lee and Keys and Western Illinois. He started five of the first will be in the mix to return kicks in 2008. seven contests on the year.

COACHES & STAFF

Tyler Griﬃn returns to the secondary after sitting out last year. In 2006, Griffin played in all 14 games recording 16 tackles. Everett Barney played in the final two games last season and should be healthy in 2008. Joining the mix are senior Tom Krupko, redshirt Randy Louis and newcomer Bryan Gaiters. YSU was second in the Gateway in passing defense last year.

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PLAYERS

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YSU enters and exits the ﬁeld in “Hive” formation. The Hive dates back to the early 1980’s when Ron Stoops brought it to the program.

BREAKDOWN BY CLASS Seniors | 21 Mike Barlak, Everett Barney, Tyler Booth, Derrick Bush, Nick Canterino, Charles Gresham, Tyler Griffin, Da’Michael Horne, Tony Kavouras, Tom Krupko, Ben Lane, Brandon Nicholson, Brian Palmer, Jarvis Richards, Brad Samsa, Mychal Savage, Kevin Smith, Nhemie Theodore, Nate Ward, Ferlando Williams, De’Angelo Wilson Juniors | 17 Dana Brown, Ty Campana, Draye Ersery, Crispin Fernandez, Jaimie Frasure, Roger Gillum, Donald Jones, Brian Mellott, Ben Nowicki, Bruce Palmer, Jon Penick, Aaron Pitts, Todd Rowan, Jabari Scott, Roshon Simons, Brandon Summers, Lenny Wicks Sophomores | 22 Kyle Banna, Dominique Barnes, Stephen Blose, Kyle Brown, Bobby Coates, Jordan Edwards, Andre Elliott, Rob Fernback, Tyler Figueroa, Chris Gammon, Nick Gooden, Bob Gratz, Erik Johnson, Randy Louis, Luke Matelan, Nick Mernedakis, Torrance Nicholson, Na’eem Outler, Justin Rechichar, Derek Reighard, Eric Rodemoyer, Brandian Ross, Jarrod Satmare, Deon’te Williams Redshirt Freshmen | 24 Patrick Bellish, Andy Colegrove, Paul Corsaro, Ely Ducatel, Joe Harder, Adam House, Kamrym Keys, Michael Kreatsoulas, Josh Lee, Randy Louis, Brad Miller, Josh Myers, Stiles O’Brien, Donny Olson, Matt Phipps, David Rach, David Rogers, John Sasson, Greg Sazdanoﬀ, Nate Schkurko, Scott Sentner, Dionte Snow, Jay Wiezbiski, Joel Younkins Freshmen | 16 Dailyn Campbell, Dill Dugan, Warren Felton, David Fleming, Bryan Gaiters, Marc Kanetsky, Andy Kowicki, D.J. Main, Joe Marshall, Stephen Meadows, Deonta Tate, Noah Taylor, Marquel Thomas, Gary Thornton, Mike Williams, Corbin Williamson

Breakdown By State Ohio | 59 Kyla Banna, Patrick Bellish, Tyler Booth, Kyle Brown, Derrick Bush, Ty Campana, Dailyn Campbell, Nick Canterino, Bobby Coates, Bill Dugan, Jordan Edwards, Andre Elliott, Rob Fernback, David Fleming, Jaimie Frasure, Bryan Gaiters, Chris Gammon, Roger Gillum, Bob Gratz, Charles Gresham, Tyler Griﬃn, Joe Harder, Da’Michael Horne, Erik Johnson, Marc Kanetsky, Tony Kavouras, Andy Kowicki, Michael Kreatsoulas, Tom Krupko, Ben Lane, Bobby Lykes-Knight, D.J. Main, Brian Mellott, Nick Mernedakis, Brad Miller, Brandon Nicholson, Torrance Nicholson, Donny Olson, Brian Palmer, Bruce Palmer, Jon Penick, Matt Phipps, Aaron Pitts, David Rach , Derek Reighard, David Rogers, Todd Rowan, Brad Samsa, Jarrod Satmare, Greg Sazdanoﬀ, Nate Schkurko, Scott Sentner, Roshon Simons, Dionte Snow, Gary Thorton, Nate Ward, Jay Wiezbiski, Deon’te Williams, Joel Younkins Pennsylvania | 10 Mike Barlak, Stephen Blose, Dana Brown, Kamryn Keys, Stiles O’Brien, Gary Pezzuolo, Justin Rechichar, Eric Rodemoyer, John Sasson, Noah Taylor, Lenny Wicks

Individual Indivi dual Breakdown Tallest Playe Playerr Shortest Player Heaviest He aviest Player Lightest Player Oldest Player Youngest Young est Player Longest Last Name Long ongest est First Name Longest Full Name Shortest First Name Shortest Last Name Shortest Full Name

Tyler Booth (6-6) Brandon Nicholson (5-7) Tyler Booth & Nhemie Theodore (315) Tony Kavouras & Tom Krupko (170) Tyler Booth (June 23, 1985) Marquel Thomas (June 5, 1990) Bobby Lykes-Knight & Michael Kreatsoulas (11) Dominique Barnes & Da’Michael Horne (9) Michael Kreatsoulas (17) Ty Campana & D.J. Main (2) Josh Lee (3) D.J. Main (6)

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2008 200 8 TEAM INFORMATION W, 35-13 W, 24-17 W, 24-17 L, 7-13 W, 14-12 W, 34-21 W, 50-6 W, 38-3 W, 28-0 W, 17-13 W, 48-7 L, 14-28 L, 16-20 L, 3-38 W, 23-13

L, 21-49 L, 17-31 W, 19-13

The 19 wins are the most by an FCS school.

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Team Conf. Overall Northern Iowa 6-0 12-1 Southern Illinois 5-1 12-2 Youngstown State 3-3 7-4 Western Illinois 3-3 6-5 Missouri State 2-4 6-5 Illinois State 2-4 4-7 Indiana State 0-6 0-11 South Dakota State 4-0 North Dakota State 3-1

7-4 10-1

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STARTING EXPERIENCE Name, Pos. ‘04 Brian Palmer, PK Mychal Savage, DT Brad Samsa, OL Tyler Booth, OL 4 Derrick Bush, TE Ben Lane, FB Roshon Simons, LB Nhemie Theodore, OT Ben Nowicki, P Ferlando Williams, WR Brian Mellott, OL Terrance Nicholson, DT De’Angelo Wilson, CB Jarvis Richards, CB Da’Michael Horne, WR Kevin Smith, TB Lenny Wicks, CB Jabari Scott, TB Bobby Coates, C Luke Matelan, DE Bruce Palmer, TE Jon Penick, DT Nick Mernedakis Nate Ward, LB -

‘05 10 7 1 4 6 -

‘06 14 13 14 14 7 6 3 1 -

‘07 11 11 11 0 9 6 9 11 11 10 9 9 9 8 7 7 5 4 4 2 1 1 1 1

No. 35 31 26 22 22 12 12 11 11 10 9 9 9 8 8 7 5 4 4 2 1 1 1 1

RECORDS

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Specialist Returning (3) PK Brian Palmer, P Ben Nowicki, KO Stephen Blose.

HISTORY

Ohio State

2007 Missouri Valley Final Standings

Defensive Returning ((17) 17) LB Mike Barlak, LB Jordan Edwards, SS Nick Gooden, DE Luke Matelan, LB Nick Mernedakis, DT Torrance Nicholson, DE Na’eem Outler, DT Bruce Palmer, DT Jon Penick, CB Jarvis Richards, FS Brandian Ross, DT Mychal Savage, LB Roshon Simons, LB Nate Ward, CB Lenny Wicks, DE Deon’te Williams, CB DeAngelo Wilson. Defensive Lost (10) DE Myles Banford, FS Dorian Chenault, LB Rashod Cotton, SS Vince Gliatta, DE Blake Halverson, FS Tony Lawre Lawrence, nce, SS Bob Perez, DE Maurice Smith, LB James Terry, LB Jeremiah Wright.

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ROAD HEADQUARTERS

Oﬀensive Returning ((1 15) WR Dominique Barnes, TE Derrick Bush, OG Bobby Coates, WR Da’Michael Horne, FB Ben Lane, OG Brian Mellott, TB Brandon Nicholson, WR Aaron Pitts, OG Justin Rechichar, QB Todd Rowan, OG Brad Samsa, TB Jabari Scott, TB Kevin Smith, OT Nhemie Theodore, WR Ferlando Williams. Oﬀensive Lost (8) WR Rory Berry, TB Tim Dewberry, OG Leon Edwards, WR Dustin Helle, TE Louis Irizarry, OT Matt Kishman, OG Josh Tanner, QB Tom Zetts.

OPPONENTS

W, 31-7

Returning Letterwinners (35) 15 Oﬀense | 17 Defense | 3 Specialist Lost (18) 8 Oﬀense | 10 Defense | 0 Specialist

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

Tom Zetts (RFr.) Slippery Rock • Sept. 2, 2004 Matt Rycraft (So.) Illinois State • Nov. 9, 2002 Aaron Marshall (RFr.) Missouri State • Sept. 28, 2002 Justin Green (Sr.) Western Kentucky • Sept. 21, 2002 Colby Street (So.) Illinois State • Oct. 7, 2000 Jeff Ryan (Fr.) Southern Illinois • Oct. 10, 1998 Jim Keagy (RFr.) Clarion • Sept. 3, 1998 Jared Zwick (Fr.) Ashland • Oct. 19, 1996 Demond Tidwell (Jr.) Wofford • August 29, 1996 Mark Brungard (So.) Western Michigan • Sept. 2, 1993 Nick Cochran (Sr.) Clarion • Sept. 5, 1992 Ray Issac (So.) Maine • Sept. 2, 1989 Frank Edie (So.) Bowling Green • Oct. 22, 1988 Chris Gamble (So.) Kent State • Sept. 3, 1988 Bob Courtney (Jr.) MTSU • Oct. 27, 1984 Trenton Lykes (RFr.) Eastern Michigan • Sept. 1, 1984 Ken Kuhn (Jr.) Akron • Nov. 5, 1983 Griffin Keys (So.) Eastern Kentucky • Sept. 11, 1982 Jamie DeVore (So.) Cincinnati • Sept. 5, 1981

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AGAINST FBS FOES | 19-21-1

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QB First Starts Since 1981

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INTRODUCTION

2008 ROSTERS Alphabetical Roster

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 56 59 60 61 62 63 64 66

Name Ferlando Williams Andre Elliott Everett Barney De’Angelo Wilson Randy Louis Brandon Summers Da’Michael Horne Jarvis Richards Kamryn Keys Tony Kavouras Deon’te Williams Bryan Gaiters Stephen Blose Paul Corsaro Todd Rowan Tom Krupko Dionte Snow Dailyn Campbell Marc Kanetsky Brandon Nicholson Dana Brown Gary Thornton Nick Gooden Tyler Griﬃn Kevin Smith David Rach Brandian Ross Jordan Edwards Dominique Barnes Ben Lane David Fleming Lenny Wicks Josh Lee Jabari Scott Nate Ward Ben Nowicki Erik Johnson Gary Pezzuolo Scott Sentner Adam House Josh Myers Draye Ersery Joel Younkins Mike Barlak Stephen Meado Meadows ws Kyle Banna Na’eem Outler Charles Gresham Andy Colegrove Brian Mellott Noah Taylor John Sasson Mike Williams Deonta Tate Roshon Simons Nick Mernedakis Rob Fernback Tyler Figueroa Corbin Williamson Eric Rodemoyer Nhemie Theodore

Pos. • Yr. WR • Sr. FS • So. CB • Jr. CB • Sr. CB • RFr. QB • Jr. WR • Sr. CB • Sr. WR • RFr. SS • Sr. DE • So. CB • Fr. PK • So. QB • RFr. QB • Jr. CB • Sr. WR • RFr. QB • Fr. QB • Fr. TB • Sr. TB • Jr. LB • Fr. SS • So. C • Sr. TB • Sr. LB • RFr. FS • So. LB • So. WR • So. FB • Sr. S • Fr. CB • Jr. WR • RFr. TB • Jr. LB • Sr. P • Jr. P • So. SS • Jr. FS • RFr. LB • RFr. DE • RFr. LB • Jr. FB • RFr. LB • Sr. LB • Fr. FB • So. DE • So. FB • Sr. C • RFr. OG • Jr. DE • Fr. LB • RFr. DE • Fr. LB • Fr. LB • Jr. DE • So. OG • So. C • So. OG • Fr. OG • So. OG • Sr.

No. 46 44 29 3 80 13 78 21 71 87 18 84 76 50 14 82 68 28 2 42 92 90 61 62 31 12 75 97 23 49 24 7 40 37 81 19 10 9 69 16 30 33 5 98 77 93 99 85 45 51 60 91 41 20 94

Name Pos. Kyle Banna FB Mike Barlak** LB Dominique Barnes* WR Everett Barney CB Patrick Bellish TE Stephen Blose* PK Tyler Booth*** OT Dana Brown TB Kyle Brown OG Derrick Bush*** TE Dailyn Campbell QB Ty Campana WR Nick Canterino WR Bobby Coates* OG Andy Colegrove C Paul Corsaro QB Ely Ducatel WR Bill Dugan OL Jordan Edwards* LB Andre Elliott FS Draye Ersery LB Warren Felton DT Crispin Fernandez DT Rob Fernback OG Tyler Figueroa C David Fleming S Jaimie Frasure DE Bryan Gaiters CB Chris Gammon OT Roger Gillum DT Nick Gooden* SS Bob Gratz PK Charles Gresham FB Tyler Griﬃn CB Joe Harder SS Da’Michael Horne** WR Adam House LB Erik Johnson P Donald Jones WR Marc Kanetsky QB Tony Kavouras SS Kamryn Keys WR Andy Kowicki OL Michael Kreatsoulas LB Tom Krupko CB Ben Lane** FB Josh Lee WR Randy Louis CB Bobby Lykes-Knight* DT D.J. Main OL Joe Marshall DL Luke Matelan* DE Brian McLaughlin TE Stephen Meadows LB Brian Mellott* OG Nick Mernedakis* DE Brad Miller DT Josh Myers DE Brandon Nicholson* TB Torrance Nicholson* DT

Ht. 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-6 5-10 6-3 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-1 6-4 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-3 6-2 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-9 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-11 6-5 6-1 5-7 5-10 5-9 5-10 6-0 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-7 6-3

Wt. 235 235 180 180 215 185 315 203 295 270 195 185 210 295 270 200 185 300 210 185 220 280 275 265 270 205 230 175 285 270 200 200 260 174 200 185 190 200 200 175 170 185 270 220 170 260 180 180 310 290 310 250 230 230 280 220 290 260 200 290

Yr. So. Sr. So. Jr. RFr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. RFr. RFr. RFr. Fr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. RFr. Sr. RFr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Sr. Sr. RFr. RFr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. RFr. Fr. Jr. So. RFr. RFr. Sr. So.

Hometown/Previous School/High School Canfield, Ohio/Canfield Monroeville, Pa./Gateway Southfield, Mich./Southfield St. Petersburg, Fla./CC of San Francisco/Catholic Canfield, Ohio/Canfield Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek New Philadelphia, Ohio/Tusky Valley Clairton, Pa./Iowa/Clairton Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local Circleville, Ohio/Circleville Kenton, Ohio/Kenton Struthers, Ohio/Struthers Girard, Ohio/Malone/Girard Canton, Ohio/Glen Oak Ironton, Ohio/Ironton Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli Naples, Fla./Lely Poland, Ohio/Poland Sandusky, Ohio/Sandusky Maple Heights, Ohio/Gardner-Webb/Maple Heights Colorado Springs, Colo./Coll. of the Desert/Sierra Baltimore, Md./Cardinal Gibbons Porterville, Calif./Bakersfield/Monache Boardman, Ohio/Boardman Reedsville, Wis./Valders Centerville, Ohio/Centerville Ashtabula, Ohio/Lakeside Zanesville, Ohio/Zanesville Akron, Ohio/East Liberty, Ohio/Liberty San Antonio, Texas/Taft Boardman, Ohio/Boardman Columbus, Ohio/Wittenberg/Eastmoor Academy Columbus, Ohio/Eastern Michigan/Westerville North Grafton, Ohio/Grafton Midview Twinsburg, Ohio/Twinsburg St. Mary’s, Ga./Camden County Boardman, Ohio/Boardman Plainfield, N.J./Plainfield Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard Campbell, Ohio/Campbell McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport Area Parma, Ohio/Normandy Warren, Ohio/Howland Homeworth, Ohio/Marlington Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard Lutz, Fla./Freedom Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard Cleveland, Ohio/Bowling Green/Cleveland JFK Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville Clearwater, Fla./Clearwater Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills Meadville, Pa./Meadville Fredricksburg, Va./James Monroe Austintown, Ohio/Ohio/Austintown Fitch Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington Central Elyria, Ohio/Elyria Kingsland, Ga./Camden County Springfield, Ohio/Charleston/Kenton Ridge Columbus, Ohio/Marion Franklin

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2008 ROSTERS Ht. 5-10 6-5 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-2 5-9 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-4 5-10 6-2

Wt. 175 280 220 240 180 230 290 195 225 185 205 300 180 195 305 245 185 215 275 230 210 305 265 195 195 185 235 195 185 205 215 235 315 180 190 205 185 180 200 205 245 280 195 225

Yr. Jr. RFr. RFr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. RFr. Jr. RFr. So. So. Sr. So. RFr. So. Jr. Sr. RFr. So. Sr. RFr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Sr. RFr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. RFr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. RFr.

Hometown/Previous School/High School Gilbert, Ariz/Mesa CC/Mesquite Ellwood City, Pa./Ellwood City Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch Occoquan, Va./Woodbridge Youngstown, Ohio/Mineral Ridge Mingo Junction, Ohio/Malone/Indian Creek Columbus, Ohio/Morehead State/Reynoldsburg Edinburg, Pa./Mohawk Warren, Ohio/Lakeview Marion, Ohio/Harding Canfield, Ohio/South Range Jeannette, Pa./Hempfield Area New Albany, Ohio/New Albany Daytona Beach, Fla./Seabreeze Sharon, Pa./Kennedy Catholic Kent, Ohio/Roosevelt Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook Braceville, Ohio/LaBrae Warren, Ohio/Howland Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local Hartsdale, N.Y./Hargrave Military/New Rochelle Mansfield, Ohio/Mansfield Twinsburg, Ohio/Twinsburg San Antonio, Texas/Taft McDonald, Ohio/McDonald Columbus, Ohio/Eastmoor Academy San Diego, Calif./Grossmont CC/Helix Toledo, Ohio/Scott Southfield, Mich./Toledo/Southfield Palmetto, Fla./Palmetto Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills Irvington, N.J./Minnesota/Irvington Virginia Beach, Va./Bayside Youngstown, Ohio/East Cleveland, Ohio/Benedictine Pittsburgh, Pa./Carrick Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio/Hargrave Military Academy Cleveland, Ohio/Glenville Warner Robins, Ga./Georgia Military/Northside Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook Suwanee, Ga./Hargrave Military/Atlanta Christian Sacramento, Calif./Mesa Verde Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard

Fifth-year seniors in italics Numbers, additional players and weights will be updated in the fall. Retired Numbers are 47 • 58 • 79

HISTORY

Coaching Staff

RECORDS

Head Coach: Jon Heacock | Seventh Season (Muskingum, 1983) Assistant Coaches: Chris Bache • Offensive Line | (Indiana, Pa., 1987) Sam Eddy • Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs | (Taylor, 1978) Dave Elliott • Wide Receivers | (Michigan, 1975) Sherod Holmes • Assistant Secondary | (Youngstown State, 2005) Jeff Mills • Defensive Coordinator; Secondary | (Western Washington, 1988) Jerry Olsavsky • Linebackers | (Pittsburgh, 1990) Antoine Smith • Defensive Line | (Maine, 2001) Brian Wright • Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks | (Wooster, 1994)

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Pos. P OT TE DE PK DT DT SS LB WR LB OG WR CB OG TE FS QB C LB PK DT OT WR TB FS LB TB WR QB LB DE OG WR LB LB CB FS DE WR DE OG CB FB

OPPONENTS

No. Name 36 Ben Nowicki* 72 Stiles O’Brien Donny Olson 48 Na’eem Outler* 88 Brian Palmer*** 95 Bruce Palmer* 70 Jon Penick* 38 Gary Pezzuolo Matt Phipps 83 Aaron Pitts* 26 David Rach 73 Justin Rechichar* Derek Reighard 8 Jarvis Richards*** 64 Eric Rodemoyer 89 David Rogers 27 Brandian Ross* 15 Todd Rowan** 67 Brad Samsa*** 53 John Sasson Jarrod Satmare 96 Mychal Savage*** 74 Greg Sazdanoﬀ 85 Nate Schkurko 34 Jabari Scott* 39 Scott Sentner 59 Roshon Simons** 25 Kevin Smith* 17 Dionte Snow 6 Brandon Summers 56 Deonta Tate 52 Noah Taylor 66 Nhemie Theodore* 86 Marquel Thomas 22 Gary Thornton 35 Nate Ward* 32 Lenny Wicks* Jay Wiezbiski 11 Deon’te Williams* 1 Ferlando Williams* 54 Mike Williams 63 Corbin Williamson 4 De’Angelo Wilson* 43 Joel Younkins

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2008 INFORMATION

Name Brad Samsa Bill Dugan Andy Kowicki Jon Penick Kyle Brown Stiles O’Brien Justin Rechichar Greg Sazdanoﬀ Chris Gammon Bobby Coates* D.J. Main Tyler Booth*** Patrick Bellish Donald Jones Ely Ducatel Aaron Pitts* Nick Canterino Nate Schkurko Marquel Thomas Derrick Bush*** Brian Palmer*** David Rogers Crispin Fernandez Fernandez Brad Miller Warren Felton Joe Marshall Torrance Nicholson* Bruce Palmer* Mychal Savage*** Roger Gillum Bobby Lykes-Knight* Luke Matelan* Ty Campana Jaimie Frasure Bob Gratz Joe Harder Michael Kreatsoulas Donny Olson Matt Phipps Derek Reighard Jarrod Satmare Jay Wiezbiski

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#46 • FULLBACK SO. | 6-0 | 235 Canfield, Ohio Canfield High School 2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in three games as a reserve fullback... saw action against Southern Utah, Indiana State and Western Illinois...played 15 snaps in the backfield...saw 16 snaps as a member of special teams units...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall semester...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll and earned Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...dressed for all 14 games as a reserve long snapper...scout special teams player of the week against Illinois State (regular season)...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a first-team Division II All-Ohio linebacker...the Cardinals were 14-1 and appeared in the Division II state championship game...Canfield lost 31-29 to Toledo Central Catholic in title game...played fullback...team-high 120 total tackles...had four interceptions, three pass breakups and two sacks...All-Metro Athletic Conference and All-Northeast Ohio while being named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year...team defensive MVP...selected to play for Ohio in the Big 33 Game...intercepted three passes in playoff win over Louisville... rushed for 624 yards on 94 carries...had 52 yards on 11 rushes in state title game...team captain...in 2004, was a second-team All-Ohio linebacker...posted a team-high 93 tackles...selected all-conference and AllNortheast Ohio...named a team captain...Cardinals were 7-4 advancing to the state playoffs...coach was Mike Pavlansky...played baseball...won the 2004 K.O. Drugs Boxing Heavyweight Championship...member the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Debra Banna...his father, Tom was a fullback for the Penguins from 1972-74...Uncles Rick and Nazih also played for the Guins...has two brothers (Tom, Dan)...born Dec. 1, 1987... major is exercise science.

MIKE BARLAK

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PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES KYLE BANNA

#44 • LINEBACKER SR. | 6-2 | 2235 35

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HISTORY

Monroeville, Pa. Gateway High School 2007 | JUNIOR: Served as the long snapper and short snapper throughout the season...appeared in all 11 games...only player to snap the ball for the year...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Lock Haven...had ﬁve total tackles...had two stops at Ohio State... credited with a solo and an assist at OSU...had two stops, one solo and one assist, at Indiana State...had an assist against Lock Haven...played 101 snaps on special teams...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Lock Haven...earned his second letter...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Served as primary long snapper and short snapper...only player to snap the ball for the year...was a three-time HBK

BARLAK Special Teams Player of the Game recipient...earned honors against Maine, Missouri State and Illinois State (playoffs)...had six total tackles... credited with 34 total plays on defense during the regular season...most extensive action was at Western Illinois...finished with three stops and a pass breakup against the Leathernecks...had two tackles at Missouri State...had an assist against UNI...earned his first letter...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll. 2005 | FRESHMAN: One of seven true freshmen to see playing time... finished with eight tackles playing in five games...was a member of the special-teams units and reserve linebacker...season-high four stops at Indiana State...two tackles against Slippery Rock...had tackles at Liberty and Pittsburgh...had solo stops against the Panthers and Sycamores... credited with 42 plays on defense...had a season-high 18 at Indiana State... did not play in the final five contests...was scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Western Kentucky. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a second-team all-state The Associated Press Class AAAA selection...named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Terrific 25... named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Fab 22...first-team All-Quad Southwest selection...team was 11-2 losing in the WPIAL AAAA title game to Pittsburgh Central Catholic...had eight tackles in the game... was Gateway’s first appearance in the championship game since 1986... second on the team with 118 tackles, including 49 solos...had six sacks, recovered two fumbles, forced two fumbles and had two interceptions... had eight rushes for 52 yards...a 19-yard touchdown run against McKeesport...caught four passes for 166 yards and a score...played tight end and running back...returned a fumble 28 yards for a touchdown against Woodland Hills...had a 55-yard touchdown reception against Thomas Jefferson...team captain...as a junior, recorded 84 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions...Gators finished 9-2...lost to North Hills in the state quarterfinals...named first-team All-Quad South...in career, recorded 209 total tackles, including 66 solo stops, 10.5 sacks and four interceptions... team won three straight conference championships and made three playoff appearances...three-year mark of 29-7...three-year letterwinner... team was 9-3 sophomore year...coach was Terry Smith. PERSONAL: Parents are Kevin and Terry Barlak...has a sister (Sara)...father Kevin attended Southern Illinois and was a long snapper and offensive guard for the Salukis in 1972...born Oct. 24, 1986...major is integrated mathematics (education).

BARLAK’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF 2007 14/0 1 5 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 2006 11/0 2 3 5 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2005 5/0 2 6 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 Total 30/0 5 14 19 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 3 0

FR 0 0 0 0

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PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES #29 • WIDE R ECEIVER SO. | 5-11 | 180

#3 • CORNERBACK OR NERBACK JR. | 5-10 | 1180 80

Southfield, Southf ield, Mich.

St. Petersburg, Fla.

Southfield Southfi eld High School

Catholic High School City College of San Francisco

#80 • TIGHT END RFR. | 6-3 | 215 Canfield High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Oﬀensive Player of the Week vs. Northern Iowa...named to the Gate-

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BARNES ARNES

way’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a first-team Ohio Division II all-state selection as a defensive lineman...named a first-team All-Northeast Inland District selection...finished the year with 68 tackles, including 10 for losses and seven sacks...had three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles... also a first-team All-Metro Athletic Conference selection as a tight end... caught 10 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns...tabbed a firstteam All-Northeast Ohio selection as a defensive lineman and was honorable mention as a tight end...Cardinals finished with an 8-3 record... season ended with a 42-37 loss to Pickerington Central in the Division II Region 7 quarterfinals...Canfield trailed 42-14 before pulling within five points...had a touchdown reception in that contest...his junior year, Canfield reached the state championship game finishing with a 14-1 record...coach was Mike Pavlansky...also played basketball and baseball. PERSONAL: Parents are Lynne and George Bellish...has two sisters... born May 21, 1989...major is business management.

2007 IN REVIEW

Canfield, Ohio

OPPONENTS

PATRICK BELLISH

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in the final two games of the year on special teams...saw action at Indiana State and against Western Illinois...on first play as a Penguin forced a fumble on a kickoff return by Indiana State with a vicious hit...earned the Derek Pixley Hit of the Week for the game...credited with the tackle against the Sycamores on his special teams play...played six snaps on special teams. C.C. OF SAN FRANCISCO: CCSF lost to El Camino 49-35 in the California Community Colleges Commission in Athletics Football Championship Game...had eight tackles in the contest, including five solo stops and a pass breakup...the Rams finished 10-2...CCSF also finished second his redshirt freshman year...coach was George Rush HIGH SCHOOL: Played wide receiver and cornerback at Catholic… named Class 2A Honorable-Mention all-state…tabbed All-Sun Coast Conference, All-Pinellas County…earned three letters and was a twotime captain…coach was Dan Mancuso…competed in track and field and played soccer. PERSONAL: Parents are Glynette and Stanley Barney…has two brothers…born June 4, 1987…major is general studies.

2008 INFORMATION

2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in six games as a wide receiver and member of special teams...caught three passes for 21 yards...had a season-long nine-yard reception against Lock Haven...had a seven-yard grab against Southern Illinois...had a five-yard catch at Indiana State...returned an onside-kick attempt 37 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Missouri State...also played against Ohio State and Stony Brook...played 127 snaps on offense and 20 on special teams...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Missouri State...earned his first letter. HIGH SCHOOL: Was the starting quarterback as a junior and senior for the Bluejays...as a senior was an All-Detroit North Honorable Mention selection...served as a team captain...ran a spread offense, which used multiple receiver sets...for his career threw for more than 1,600 yards and ran for over 1,000 yards...threw 17 touchdown passes and had 11 rushing scores...was a two-time Oakland Activities Association Division II all-conference selection...as a junior was 65-of-123 for 1,021 yards and eight touchdowns...also ran for 623 yards and five scores...coach his senior year was Tim Conley...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Doreese and Darryl Barnes...has a brother... born May 6, 1989...major is business management.

COACHES & STAFF

EVERETT BARNEY

INTRODUCTION

DOMINIQUE BARNES

#13 • PLACE K ICKER SO. | 5-10 | 185

#78 • OFFENSIVE TACKLE SR. | 6-6 | 315

Erie Er ie,, Pa.

New Philad Philadelphia, elphia, Ohio

Harbor Creek High School

Tuscarawas Valley High School

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in nine games mainly as the Penguins’ kickoff specialist...had 47 kickoffs for a total of 2,813 yards...averaged 59.9 yards per kickoff...had two touchbacks...had a high of eight kickoffs against Missouri State...kicked a 41-yard field goal at Ohio State...credited with three solo tackles...had stops against Missouri State, Illinois State and Western Illinois...did not play against South Dakota State and Southern Utah...played 48 snaps on special teams...posted a 4.0 grade-point average during the fall and spring semesters...earned his first letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was Special Teams scout player of the week against Penn State and James Madison...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in fall and spring semesters...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News PIAA Class AA selection as a kicker...selected for the PSFCA EastWest All-Star Game...made 9-of-11 field-goal attempts, five of which were longer than 40 yards...season-long 50-yarder...was 18-of-21 on extra-point kicks...first-team all-section and first-team all-distict pick... missed action early in the season with an injury...the Huskies went 6-4 his senior season..team captain...Erie County Athlete of the Year...had a state-record 488 yards rushing against Fort LeBoeuf...broke the previous mark of 455...ran for six touchdowns, including 89-yard and 77-yard scores...had 28 carries for an average of 17.4 yards per rush...scored 44 points in the game with six touchdowns and eight extra points...had 183 rushing attempts for 1,527 yards and 18 touchdowns...averaged 190.9 yards...had 11 punts for an average of 39 yards...season-long boot of 54 yards...20 kickoffs, six touchbacks...had 329 career points scored...as a junior was a second-team Class AA pick as a punter...had 28 touchbacks on kickoffs...first-team all-district as a punter, placekicker and defensive back...second-team selection as an all-purpose back...as a sophomore was a first-team Erie County selection as a punter, placekicker and defensive back...coach was Dan Budaziewski...also participated in track and field...class Valedictorian...member of Student Council. PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Mary Blose...has a brother (Justin) and sister (Elizabeth)...born Nov. 16, 1986...major is middle childhood education.

2007 | SENIOR: Saw action against Ohio State...suffered a knee injury in the spring that was reinjured against the Buckeyes...did not play the remainder of the season and was granted a medical redshirt...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the spring semester...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | JUNIOR: Started all 14 games at left tackle...played a team-best 677 snaps during the regular season...highest grade was 84 percent against Indiana State...had an 82 percent outing at Missouri State...in playoff win over JMU graded at 83 percent playing all 77 snaps...high during regular season was 75 plays at Illinois State...was a two-time Offensive Lineman of the Game...named lineman of the game at Penn State and at Missouri State...earned his third letter. 2005 | SOPHOMORE: Played in eight games and made four starts on the offensive line...started at right guard against Illinois State, Indiana State, Western Illinois and UNI...also saw action against Slippery Rock, Northeastern, Liberty and Pittsburgh...earned his second letter. 2004 | FRESHMAN: Played in seven games and was in the starting lineup for four games...started at right tackle against Indiana State, Western Illinois and Missouri State...also started against Liberty when YSU opened in a three-tackle set...was one of five true freshmen to see action...joined teammate Josh Tanner as true freshmen to play on the offensive line... earned his first letter. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a Special Mention Division IV All-Ohio selection as a senior...was a first-team Division IV Eastern District selection as well...also was a second-team all-conference and first-team all-region pick...team finished with a 4-6 mark...as a senior was named his team’s best Offensive Lineman...as a junior, the Trojans were 7-3...coach was Dale Martini...was a heavyeight wrestler...qualified for the Division III State meet as a senior... placed second at sectionals as a senior...also was a district qualifier and placed third in sectionals as a junior...wrestling coach was John Hite. PERSONAL: Parents are Dan Booth and Misty Booth-Uliner...has a brother (Ethan) and a sister (Brittany)...born June 23, 1985...major is general studies.

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PLAYER BIOGR BIOGRA APHIES STEPHEN BLOSE TYLER BOOTH

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PLAYER BIOGR BIOGRA APHIES #21 • TAILBACK JR. | 5-10 | 203

#87 • TIGHT END ND SR. | 6-4 | 270

Clairton, Cla irton, Pa.

Circleville,, Ohio Circleville

Clairton High School Iowa

Circleville High School

HISTORY

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Redshirted. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Was a member of the program but did not see action. HIGH SCHOOL: Was an honorable-mention All-Ohio Division III selection playing offensive tackle...was a two-time first-team All-East District pick...was special mention all-state as a junior...named OVAC all-conference as a junior and senior...named the area’s top offensive lineman... also a two-time All-Columbiana County pick...was a three-year letterwinner...was a captain as a senior...coach was Rich Wright...also competed in wrestling. PERSONAL: Father is Robert Brown...has a sister...sister attends YSU... born Sept. 1, 1987...major is business management.

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BUSH 2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 IN REVIEW

Lisbon,, Ohio Lisbon Beaver Local High School

OPPONENTS

#71 • OFFENSIVE GUARD SO. | 6-3 | 295

2007 | JUNIOR: Named Second-Team All-Gateway...played in 10 of 11 games, starting nine games...caught a career-high 30 passes for a careerbest 310 yards and one touchdown...third on the team in receiving yards and receptions...had a high of five receptions for 38 yards at Southern Illinois...had a high of 59 yards on four catches at UNI...caught a 28-yard touchdown pass against the Panthers...hauled in four passes for 55 yards against Western Illinois, including a season-long 36-yarder...four catches for 29 yards against Illinois State...three receptions for 35 yards against Stony Brook...three catches for 26 yards against Southern Utah...two receptions for 24 yards against South Dakota State...two grabs for 21 yards at Indiana State...two receptions for 12 yards at Ohio State...had an 11-yard reception against Missouri State...credited with 584 offensive snaps played by the coaching staff...high was 68 against Illinois State... played more than 60 snaps against Southern Illinois (66), South Dakota State (64), Stony Brook (62), Missouri State (62) and Illinois State...did not play against Lock Haven...HBK Offensive Player of the Game vs. South Dakota State and UNI...three-time Jim Zdelar YSU Offensive Lineman of the Week...earned honors vs. Missouri State, Southern Utah and Illinois State...earned his third letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Named Second-Team All-Gateway... played in 13 of 14 games...started five games...caught six passes for 74 yards for an average of 12.3 yards per grab...had one reception against Slippery Rock, Penn State, Western Kentucky and James Madison...recorded a seasonbest two receptions for 18 yards against Northern Iowa, including a long of 15 yards...reception against James Madison in the playoffs went for a season-long 29 yards...hauled in a 14-yard reception against Penn State...four receptions went for first downs...graded out at 88 percent against Western Illinois and UC Davis, 87 percent against Northern Iowa and 85 percent against James Madison...named HBK Offensive Player of the Game at Penn State...played 322 snaps during the regular season... regular-season high of 48 versus UC Davis...played 54 snaps versus JMU...

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KYLE BROWN

2007 SECOND-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY 2006 SECOND-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY

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IOWA: Was a member of the Hawkeyes program from 2005 through 2007...redshirted in 2005 and did not play in 2007...played in two games as a redshirt freshman in 2006...saw action against Montana and Purdue...in two appearances, rushed for 16 yards on four carries and had a touchdown... nine yards on two carries and a score against the Grizzlies...seven yards on two attempts versus the Boilermakers...coach was Kirk Ferentz. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a first-team all-state selection as a senior...rushed 222 times for single-season school-record 2,147 yards and 36 touchdowns... had five catches for 204 yards...collected 72 tackles on defense, with an interception...was first-team all-conference and a team captain as a senior...Bears posted an 11-2 mark...set school single-game record with 214 rushing yards and four TDs on six attempts in first round playoff game as a senior...as a junior, gained 844 yards rushing on 123 attempts, scoring 10 touchdowns...on defense compiled 76 tackles and an interception...Bears finished with 9-3 record...career totals include 465 rushing attempts for 3,491 yards and 52 touchdowns, along with 17 receptions for 534 yards... career totals on defense include 174 tackles and two interceptions... coach was Tom Nola...earned four letters in football as running back and defensive back and also earned two letters in basketball...member of National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Darla and Dana Brown, Sr...born Jan. 8, 1987... has a sister (Morgan)...major is general studies.

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DERRICK BUSH

INTRODUCTION

DANA BROWN

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INTRODUCTION

PLAYER BIOGR BIOGRA APHIES started against Slippery Rock, Maine, Southern Illinois and final two playoff games...did not play at Missouri State...earned his second letter. 2005 | FRESHMAN: One of seven true freshmen to see action...played in all 11 games, starting six of the last seven games...made first career start against Illinois State...also started against Indiana State, Western Illinois, Missouri State, Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky...caught three passes for 33 yards...had a season-long 15-yard catch against Western Illinois...had a 10-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter at UNI...had an eight-yard grab at Southern Illinois...two-time YSU Offensive Lineman of the Game (UNI, Pittsburgh)...earned his first letter. HIGH SCHOOL: Named second-team All-Ohio Division III at tight end as a senior...also a first-team All-Southeast District, all-county and allleague selection...team lost 21-7 to Kettering Alter in the Division III playoffs...scored the Tigers’ lone touchdown on a nine-yard reception... caught three passes for 19 yards in the game...was named team’s most valuable lineman for the season...team finished the year 8-3...Tigers were seventh in Division III Region 12 OHSAA computer ratings...as a junior, was special-mention All-Ohio...first-team All-Southeast District... team was 7-3 in 2003...coach was Keith Downing...center on the basketball team...competed in track and field...state qualifier in the discus. PERSONAL: Mother is Anna Vanchure...born Sept. 8, 1987...major is accounting.

BUSH’S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2007 2006 2005 Total

GP/GS 10/9 13/7 11/6 34/22

No. 30 6 3 39

Yards 310 74 33 417

Avg. Avg./G TD 10.3 31.0 1 12.3 5.7 0 11.0 3.0 1 10.7 12.3 2

LG 36 29 15 36

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WIDE R ECEIVER JR. | 6-1 | 18 1855

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Struthers St ruthers High School

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#84 • WIDE R ECEIVER SR. | 6-3 | 21 2100 Girard Gi rard,, Ohio Girardd High School Girar Malone College 2007 | JUNIOR: Appeared in six games... saw action against Ohio State, Stony Brook, Lock Haven, Southern Utah, Indiana State and Western Illinois as a reserve wide receiver...caught his first career pass at Indiana State... reception was for eight yards...played 20 snaps on offense...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Was a member of the team but did not see action...named the Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week against Western Kentucky...named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Northern Iowa...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. MALONE | 2004 and 2005: Was a member of the Pioneers’ program in 2004 and 2005...redshirted as a freshman...coach was Dan Hansen. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2003, was a Special Mention All-Ohio Division IV selection...named all-conference, all-county and All-Northeast Ohio...caught 60 passes for 1,006 yards...his 60 receptions ranked 16th in the state...set school mark for receiving TDs in a game...played wide receiver and defensive back...team won TAC championship in 2003... coach was Bud McSuley...also played baseball and basketball...member of the Honor Roll and National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Tony and Theresa Canterino...has two brothers (Anthony and Michael)...born July 22, 1985...major is physical education.

BOBBY COATES

Struthers,, Ohio Struthers 2007: Was a member of the squad, but did not see action. 2006: Did not see action...named scout team Special Teamer of the week against Maine...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2005: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a member of the football squad for three years and was an outstanding track and field performer at Struthers...was an allconference performer as a wide receiver...coaches were Gary Zetts and Pete Pirone...as a senior, member of the 4x200-relay team that placed second at the Division II state meet in 2005...ran anchor on the 4x100 relay squad that also placed second...was on the 4x400-relay squad that placed fifth...as a junior, ran anchor on the 4x100-relay state championship relay team...helped Struthers to a second-place finish in the 4x200relay...track and field coach was Mike Carden. PERSONAL: Parents are T.J. and Debbie Campana...has three sisters and a brother...born June 11, 1986...his grandfather, Al Campana, played for YSU from 1946-49...major is general studies.

NICK CANTERINO

#76 • OFFENSIVE FFE NSIVE G UARD SO. | 6-4 | 29 2955 Canton,, Ohio Canton Glen Oak High School 2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in nine games, starting the final four games at center...saw time at both center and guard spots...season-best grade of 77 percent came at Indiana State...played 345 snaps for the season...played a season-high 64 snaps against Illinois State...played more than 55 snaps against Western Illinois (55), Indiana State (56), Southern Utah (60), UNI (63) and Illinois State...played 288 snaps in the final five games...did not play against Ohio State or Southern Illinois...earned his first letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Maine. HIGH SCHOOL: Was an honorable-mention All-Federal League selection as an offensive lineman...selected to play in the East-West Canton

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PLAYER BIOGR BIOGRA APHIES also set school career records for most ﬁeld goals (365), most 3-pointers made (149), 3-point ﬁeld-goal percentage (48.4), free throws made (277) and attempted (380)...coach was Michael Wantz...member of the honor roll every semester. PERSONAL: Parents are Susie and Greg Corsaro...his father played for Indiana State (1983-86)...cousin Pat Kuntz is a defensive lineman at Notre Dame...has two sisters...born March 24, 1989...major is biology/ pre-dentistry.

#50 • CENTER RFR. | 6-4 | 270

COATES

PAUL CORSARO Indianapolis, Ind.

ELY DUCATEL #82 • WIDE R ECEIVER RFR. | 6-1 | 185 Naples, Nap les, Fla.

2007 IN REVIEW

Lely High School

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2007: | FRESHMAN Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was an honorable-mention all-state selection...was a first-team all-county pick and named All-Florida Southwest...played wide receiver and defensive back...caught 28 passes for 554 yards and four touchdowns...team posted a 5-5 mark...as a junior, the Trojans finished 8-4...posted 253 yards receiving...coach was Chris Metzger...also played basketball and competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Rosemary and Enol Ducatel...has a brother and a sister...born June 1, 1989...major is pre-business administration.

HISTORY

2007: | FRESHMAN Redshirted... dressed for all 11 games. HIGH SCHOOL: Tabbed by Rivals.com as the 11th-best player in the state...honorable-mention Class 4A allstate selection...completed 62-of-117 passes for 842 yards...season-best 204 yards and 34 attempts against Cathedral in state playoffs...team posted a 6-4 mark..named team MVP...selected to play in the North/ South All-Star Game by Central Indiana coaches...earned Roncalli’s Most Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Award...also earned Rebel Courage Award...as a junior, completed 102-of-161 passes (63.4 percent) for 1,572 yards and 18 touchdowns...ran for 351 yards on 58 attempts while scoring five touchdowns...Roncalli lost 28-27 in Class 4A State Championship game...threw a 64-yard touchdown pass in the title game...Rebels posted a 12-3 mark...also earned all-state, all-county and all-conference mention in 2005...school won state titles in 2003 and 2004...coach was Bruce Scifres...also a four-year standout in basketball...finished as Roncalli’s all-time leading scorer (1,127 points)...as a senior, scored a school record 454 points...set school mark with 62 3-pointers made and 106 free throws made...team set a school record with 20 wins...Rebels lost to Howe 71-63 in Class 3A Sectional 26 final posting 20-2 mark... scored 27 points in the game, making five 3-pointers...had a career-best and school-record-tying 38 points against Cathedral...made six 3-pointers and was 12-of-12 from the line...named to Associated Press and Indiana Basketball Coaches Association’s all-state honorable-mention... selected to the Indianapolis Star’s 2007 Basketball Super Team...named first-team All-Marion County...also tabbed All-South first team...was an academic all-state pick...averaged 16.9 points per game as a junior... was named the team MVP his junior year and co-MVP his senior year...

OPPONENTS

Roncalli High School

Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was a first-team Division IV selection as a defensive lineman...was a Southeast All-District selection being named the Defensive Player of the Year...was a first-team All-SEOAL pick...as a tight end caught six passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns...averaged 28.2 yards per reception...Fighting Tigers finished the year 6-5 losing to Williamsport Westfall in the Division IV regional quarterfinals...as a junior was special mention all-district...coach was Merril Triplett his senior year...coach his junior and sophomore years was Bob Lutz...also played basketball...scored more than 1,000 career points. PERSONAL: Parents are Rhonda and Jim Colegrove...has a brother... born Oct. 28, 1988...major is pre-nursing.

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#14 • QUARTERBACK RFR. | 6-3 | 200

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Oﬀensive Player of the Week vs. Illinois State...named to the Gateway’s

2008 INFORMATION

Ironton, Ohio Ironton High School

COACHES & STAFF

ANDY COLEGROVE

INTRODUCTION

Repository All-Star Game...was selected as the team’s Lifter of the Year... as a junior, Glen Oak went 8-4 advancing to the Division I regional semifinals...coach was Jack Rose...was a regional qualifier in track and field as a junior. PERSONAL: Parents are Stan and Joann Coates...has a brother (Josh)... born August 10, 1987...major is criminal justice.

JORDAN EDWARDS

ANDRE ELLIOTT

#28 • LINEBACKER SO. | 6-0 | 210

#2 • FREE SAFETY SO. | 6-2 | 18 1855

Sandusky, Ohio

Maple Map le Heights, Ohio

Sandusky High School

Maple Heights High School Gardner-Webb

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games as a reserve tailback and member of special teams units...had rushing attempts in four games - at Ohio State, South Dakota State, Lock Haven and Missouri State...for the year had 108 yards on 27 carries...had nine rushes for 28 yards, including a long of nine yards against the Buckeyes...caught a pass for 18 yards at OSU for his lone reception of the year...had three rushes for six yards against SDSU...had a seasonhigh 40 yards on five rushes versus Lock Haven...ripped off a seasonlong 29-yard run against the Bald Eagles...had a season-best 10 carries for 34 yards against MSU...played 55 snaps on offense and 91 on special teams...earned his first letter. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Penn State and Illinois State (regular season). HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division II All-Ohio running back as a senior... named first-team all-conference and first-team all-district...was the WLIC Offensive Player of the Year...ran for 1,037 yards on 209 attempts... scored 15 touchdowns...nine catches for 65 yards and a touchdown... also threw a 30-yard touchdown pass...had five interceptions for 143 yards in returns and a touchdown...responsible for 18 touchdowns...returned 24 kickoffs for 585 yards, averaging 24.4 yards per return...had six punt returns for 72 yards...recorded 47 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...coach was Jim Bollenbacher...participated on Team USA at the 2006 Global Junior Championships in Detroit...team was comprised of selected players from the Toledo area...also competed in track and field...two-time state qualifier in sprint relays...squad won district 4x400 and 4x200 relay...team was regional champ in 4x400...a member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Eric and Christa Edwards...has two brothers (Eric and Cire)...born April 6, 1988...major is pre-business accounting.

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2007: Sat out the season after transferring from Gardner Webb...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. GARDNER WEBB: Played in 10 games during 2006 campaign...recorded 21 total tackles, including 13 solo stops...also forced a fumble...had a high of six tackles, including four solos, against nationally-ranked Coastal Carolina...had five tackles and a forced fumble in season opener against Jacksonville...credited with four stops, three solos, at UT-Martin...had two tackles against Wofford and Charleston Southern...recorded one tackle against Tennessee Tech and Liberty...saw action against Appalachian State, Glenville State and VMI...did not play at Southeastern Louisiana... Runnin’ Bulldogs were 6-5...coach was Steve Patton. HIGH SCHOOL: Highly-regarded safety prospect who played at Maple Heights...helped Division II Mustangs to a 10-1 record in 2005, playing at receiver and safety…had 45 tackles, six pass break ups and an interception on defense…recovered a fumble for a touchdown…rated the No. 77 overall prospect in Ohio by CouchScout.com...Maple Heights was 10-0 in the regular season before losing to Archbishop Hoban in Regional Quarterfinals...Mustangs were 10-2 and reached the Regional Semifinals in 2004...coach was Jeff Rotsky....also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Mother is Carla Elliott...has two brothers and a sister...born June 5, 1988...major is psychology.

DRAYE ERSERY #42 • LINEBACKER JR. | 6-0 | 22 2200 Colorado Springs, Colo.

HISTORY

Sierra High School College of the Desert

RECORDS

EDWARDS

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Second-team Foothill All-Conference selection as sophomore in 2007...Roadrunners were 9-2 and shared the Foothill Conference championship...coach was Dean Dowty. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters as a linebacker...ranked third in school history in tackles...coach was Joe Roskam...also competed in track and ﬁeld...two-time state champion in sprints...member of schoolrecord 4x400 and 4x800-meter relay teams. PERSONAL: Mother is Sabrina Ersery...has a sister (Braye)...born Sept. 25, 1986...major is criminal justice.

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PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES JAIMIE FRASURE

#62 • CENTER SO. | 6-4 | 270

DEFENSIVE END JR. | 6-0 | 230 Ashtabula. Ohio Lakeside High School

Akron,, Ohio Akron East Ea st High School 2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Moved from the defensive line to offensive tackle during the season...appeared in four games as a reserve on the offensive line...saw action against Stony Brook, Lock Haven, Missouri State and at Indiana State...played 39 snaps for the season...had a high of 19 against Lock Haven. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Missouri State and Illinois State (playoffs). HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-city, all-district and All-Summit County selection as a senior...was the county’s co-defensive player of the year... named team defensive MVP...had 120 tackles, 17 sacks and 20 quarterback hurries...also played offensive line...was a four-year letterwinner... coach was Damon Beasley...also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Mother is Contralaveta Gammon...has a sister and two brothers...born March 17, 1988...major is pre-social work.

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2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

HISTORY

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in three games as a reserve offensive lineman...played against Lock Haven, Missouri State and at Indiana State...scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Southern Illinois. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2005, was an Honorable Mention Federal League selection as an offensive guard...was a three-year letterwinner... coach was D.J. Ogilvie...also participated in track and field as a thrower... earns school’s outstanding Welding Student Award. PERSONAL: Mother is Annette Fernback...father and stepmother are Martin and Cindy Fernback...has two brothers...born April 30, 1987... parents attended YSU...major is physical education.

#75 • OFFENSIVE TACKLE SO. | 6-3 | 285

2007 IN REVIEW

Boardman,, Ohio Boardman Boardman High School

CHRIS GAMMON

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#61 • OFFENSIVE GUARD SO. | 6-1 | 265

had a long run of two yards. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Was a member of the program, but did not see action. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2005, was an Honorable-Mention AllOhio Division II selection as a linebacker...named first-team all-conference and first-team all-district...earned four letters and was a two-time captain...named team MVP...coach was Jay Corlew...also played baseball and competed in wrestling. PERSONAL: Parents are Chris and Cliff Frasure...has a sister (Alisia) and a brother (Cliff Jr.)...born Feb. 28, 1987...major is physical education.

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ROB FERNBACK

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played against Lock Haven as a reserve in the backﬁeld...had three carries for three yards...

2008 INFORMATION

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Appeared in four games as a reserve offensive lineman and center...played against Stony Brook, Lock Haven, Missouri State and at Indiana State... scout team Offensive Performer of the Week against the Bears...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Offensive Performer against UC Davis and WIU...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year, two-way starter at Reedsville...as a senior, was first-team All-Manitowoc County as an offensive and defensive lineman...first-team All-Olympian Conference selection on the offensive and defensive line...participated in Shrine Bowl game...team captain... recorded 43 tackles, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two sacks...Vikings were 9-4 and made school’s first-ever appearance in the Division 5 state semifinals...as a junior, was first-team all-county and second-team all-conference as an offensive lineman...coach was Wade Rickmeier...standout wrestler...won the 275-pound WIAA Division 2 State Championship as a senior...pinned Brian Volkert in 3:36 in title match...finished 45-1...first Valders wrestler since 1982 to win a state crown...posted a 30-9 mark as a junior in 215-pound class qualifying for the state championship...in 2004, was an All-American in Greco-Roman placing fifth in the National Championships at 215 pounds...won state title in Greco-Roman as a sophomore and was third as a junior. PERSONAL: Parents are Rod and Nadine Figueroa...Rod competed in the 1992 Olympic Summer Games...he placed 10th in Heavyweight division in freestyle wrestling in Barcelona...has a brother (Logan) and a sister (Rayna)...born June 24, 1988...major is Physical Education.

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Reedsville, Ree dsville, Wis. Valders High School

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CHARLES GRESHAM

#97 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE JR. | 6-2 | 270

#49 • FULLBACK ULLBACK SR. | 5-10 | 260

Liberty,, Ohio Liberty

Columbus Colu mbus,, Ohio

Liberty Lib erty High School

Eastmoor AAcademy cademy High School Wittenberg

Southern Illinois. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Did not see action in meeting initial NCAA eligibility requirements. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle... played in the Jack Arvin All-Star Game...as a senior, Leopards were 121...opened the season with 12 straight victories before losing to Akron Butchel in Regional Finals (7-6)...team won the TAC-8 Championship... coach was Jeﬀ Whittaker...also a two-year letterwinner in wrestling. PERSONAL: Parents are Lisa and Roger Gillum...has three sisters and two brothers...born March 25, 1988...major is criminal justice.

the Bald Eagles. 2006 | JUNIOR: Redshirted. WITTENBERG: Was a member of the squad in 2004 as a linebacker. HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-city and honorable-mention All-District selection...was a four-year letterwinner and served as a team captain... coach was James Miranda...also participated in baseball and wrestling... was a three-time city champion in wrestling. PERSONAL: Parents are Samuel Gresham and Ruth Sallee-Gresham... has two brothers...born Dec. 8, 1985...major is exercise science.

#24 • CORNERBACK SR. | 5-9 | 174

#23 • STRONG SAFETY SO. | 5-11 | 200

Columbus,, Ohio Columbus

San Antonio, Texas

Westerille North High School Westerille Eastern Michigan

Taftft High School Ta 2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games as a member of special teams units and was a reserve in the secondary...credited with 13 total tackles, including eight solo stops...had a season-best three tackles against Indiana State...had two tackles, both solos against Stony Brook and Southern Illinois...had stops against Ohio State, South Dakota State, Lock Haven, Illinois State, Northern Iowa and Western Illinois...had a half tackle for loss at Indiana State...returned a recovered fumble three yards against Lock Haven...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...played a team-high 235 snaps on special teams units...earned his first letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior recorded 82 total tackles, including 39 solo stops...had double figures in tackles on four occasions...recorded six interceptions...had seven pass breakups and blocked two field goals...was a second-team all-district pick...coach was Brian Davenport. PERSONAL: Parents are Susan and Oscar Gooden...has a sister...born July 18, 1989...academic interest is business...has a Life Rank with the Boy Scouts...attended same high school as current Penguin tailback Jabari Scott...major is pre-business marketing.

2007: Saw action against Lock Haven... had three rushes for two yards versus

TYLER GRIFFIN

NICK GOODEN

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ROGER GILLUM

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action against Stony Brook...scout team Defensive Player of the Week against

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2007 | SENIOR: Redshirted. 2006 | JUNIOR: Played in all 14 games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams units...saw a lot of action during dime packages...had 16 total tackles, including 11 solo stops...posted a season-high four tackles, all solos, at Illinois State...had three tackles in playoff contest at Appalachian State...had two tackles and a pass breakup versus Slippery Rock...had two solo stops against Indiana State...had two tackles against Missouri State...had single stops against Maine, UC Davis and Southern Illinois...credited with 68 snaps played by the coaching staff...also returned eight kickoffs for 137 yards... had a long of 25 against UC Davis...averaged 17.1 yards per return... named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Illinois State (regular season)...earned his first letter. 2005 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in three games after transferring to YSU in fall camp...played on special teams at Liberty, Pittsburgh and against Illinois State...credited with seven defensive plays by the coaching staff...had a high of four against Pittsburgh. 2004 | Eastern Michigan: Played in 10 games, starting two...started against Bowling Green and Northern Illinois...finished the year with 37 total tackles, including 22 solos...had three fumble recoveries (Idaho, Western Michigan, Central Michigan)...had two pass breakups (WMU and Northern Illinois)...had a tackle for loss against NIU...recorded a season-high nine tackles, including six solo stops against the Huskies... seven tackles versus Ball State, including three solos...six tackles against Bowling Green, including three solos...five tackles, including three solos against Western Michigan...four tackles against Central Michigan and

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Twinsburg,, Ohio Twinsburg Twinsburg High School

No. 16 6 0 22

Yards 214 61 0 275

Avg. Avg./G TD 13.4 19.5 0 10.2 4.4 1 0.0 0.0 0 12.5 7.6 1

LG 41 21 0 41

HORNE 35

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GP/GS 11/4 14/1 11/0 36/5

HISTORY

2007 | JUNIOR: Played in all 11 games as a wide receiver and on special teams...started four games...caught 16 passes for 214 yards...had four rushes for 15 yards...started against Ohio State, South Dakota State, Stony Brook and UNI...had a seasonbest four receptions for 35 yards against South Dakota State...had a season-high 51 yards on two grabs against Southern Utah, including career-long 41-yarder...caught three passes for 37 yards and had a rush at OSU...caught two passes for 35 yards, including a 28-yarder against Missouri State...had two runs for 16 yards versus the Bears...caught two passes for 28 yards at UNI, including a long of 26...two grabs for 20 yards against Western Illinois...had an eight-yard reception at Indiana State... played 459 snaps, second most among receivers...high of 60 at UNI while playing 58 against SUU...returned 10 kickoﬀs for 171 yards...had three returns for 41 yards against the Buckeyes...had two for 43 yards, including a 26-yarder at Southern Illinois...had two for 34 yards against Illinois State with a long of 23...had a 26-yard return against WIU...had

HORNE’S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2007 2006 2005 Total

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#7 • WIDE R ECEIVER SR. | 5-11 | 185

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DA’MICHAEL HORNE

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GRIFFIN

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GRIFFIN’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL 2007 Redshirted 2006 14/0 11 5 16 0-0 2005 3/0 0 0 0 0-0 Total 17/0 11 5 16 0-0

a 17-yard return against Stony Brook and a 10-yard return at Indiana State...named HBK Offensive Player of the Game at OSU...had 10 total tackles, including eight solos...four multi-tackle games...recovered a kickoff against Missouri State...played 176 snaps on special teams units...earned his third letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 14 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special team units...caught six passes for 61 yards and a touchdown...had seven tackles, including five solos...had three catches for 34 yards against Slippery Rock...had an 11-yard reception against Indiana State...caught a pass for nine yards at Penn State...had a seven-yard grab against UNI...recorded 142 yards on seven kickoff returns...averaged 20.3 yards per return...had a season-long 33-yarder at Illinois State...had a 26-yard runback at Appalachian State...had two returns, including a 23-yarder versus James Madison...had a 19-yard return at Penn State... single tackles against PSU, Missouri State, Indiana State, UNI, Southern Illinois, JMU and Illinois State (playoffs)...named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against PSU...credited with 142 offensive snaps played...high of 40 against Slippery Rock...earned his second letter. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games as a member of special team units...one of seven true freshmen to play...also a reserve wide receiver, but did not catch a pass...played in the secondary against Indiana State...finished with eight tackles, six of which were on special teams... five of special-team tackles were on kickoffs...had four tackles, including two solo stops versus the Sycamores...two tackles against Illinois State... also had stops at Liberty and Southern Illinois...earned his first letter. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year two-way starter at wide receiver and defensive back...had 41 receptions for 762 yards...averaged 18.5 yards per catch...had 10 receiving touchdowns...against Mayfield had touchdown receptions of 72 and 75 yards...had 47 total tackles, including 35 solo tackles and recorded two interceptions...returned a fumble 23 yards for a score against Barberton...named first-team All-Western Reserve Conference-North as a corner...was an all-county selection... returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown...had more than 1,000 allpurpose yards...team finished 5-5 at Ohio’s Division II level...was a threeyear starter at corner...had five career interceptions...as a junior, returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown against Copley...coach was Al Hedalkeuic...named all-conference in track...regional qualifier in the 400 meters and the 4x400-meter relay. PERSONAL: Mother is Ayako Horne...has a brother (Eddie)...born March 25, 1987...major is finance.

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Kent State...all four tackle against CMU were solos...team finished the year 4-7 overall and 4-4 in the MAC...coach was Jeff Genyk. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division I All-Ohio selection as a defensive back his senior year in 2003...was also named first-team All-Central District...had three kick returns for touchdown in a game...played in the Central Ohio All-Star Game following his senior season...as a junior was a second-team all-state selection...was a four-year letterwinner...also participated in baseball and wrestling...was named to the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Larry Griffin and Denise Gentry...has a brother (Deron) and a sister (Darly)...is the nephew of two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin...born August 4, 1985...major is business.

ERIK JOHNSON

PLACE K ICKER SO. | 5-10 | 200

#37 • PUNTER SO. | 6-1 | 200

Boardman, Ohio

Boardman,, Ohio Boardman

Boardman High School

Boardman Bo ardman High School

JOE HARDER STRONG SAFETY RFR. | 6-0 | 200 Grafton,, Ohio Grafton Grafton Midview High School 2007: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable-mention All-Ohio Division II selection...named ﬁrst-team all-conference, all-county and all-district...scored on a 99-yard touchdown run...earned four letters and was a two-time captain...coach was Bill Albright...also competed in track and ﬁeld and played basketball...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Kathy Zeolla and Steven Harder...has three sisters...born Oct. 23, 1988...major is undetermined.

ADAM HOUSE

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BOB GRATZ

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Was a member of the squad. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Spent two years on the team as a kicker...coach was D.J. Ogilvie...also participated in soccer. PERSONAL: Parents are Debbie and Warren Gratz...has a sister (Courtney)...born Oct. 16, 1987...major is pre-business management.

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#40 • LINEBACKER RFR. | 6-1 | 19 1900 St. Mary Mary’s, ’s, Ga.

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HISTORY

Camden County High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player vs. LHU...scout team Special Teamer vs. Illinois State. HIGH SCHOOL: Tabbed South Georgia Defensive Player of the Year... named the Class 5A Region 3-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year...firstteam Class 5A All-Georgia selection as a linebacker/defensive end...as a senior, had 91 total tackles, including 51 solo stops...recorded a schoolrecord 30 tackles for losses, including seven sacks...four-year letterwinner...coach was Jeff Herron...competed in track and field...high school teammate of Josh Myers. PERSONAL: Parents are Candace and Anthony House...has a brother and a sister...born Jan. 31, 1989...major is pre-business finance.

2007 | FRESHMAN: Appeared in two games as a reserve punter...had three punts for 99 yards, an average of 33.0 per kick...had a 36-yard punt against Stony Brook...had two punts for 63 yards against Lock Haven...placed one punt inside the 20 versus the Bald Eagles...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Played four positions for the Spartans...was punter, placekicker, defensive end and tight end...set a school record with a 69yard punt...named All-Federal League...coach was D.J. Olgilvie...captain on the basketball squad...also competed in track and ﬁeld...earned nine letters. PERSONAL: Parents are Jan and Dr. Robert Johnson...has a brother and a sister...born August 24, 1988...earned Leslie Cochran University Scholarship...major is biology/pre-med.

TONY KAVOURAS #10 • STRONG TRONG SAFETY SR. | 5-8 | 17 1700 Campbell,, Ohio Campbell Campbell High School 2007 | JUNIOR: Saw action against Stony Brook and Lock Haven...had two solo tackles against SBU...Special Teams Scout Player of the Week against Southern Utah...scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Western Illinois...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Member of the team, but did not see action... Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Indiana State and Western Kentucky. 2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Member of the team, but did not see action...Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Northeastern... Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week versus Indiana State. 2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letterwinner at Campbell...played free safety and cornerback for the Red Devils...was the team’s defensive back of the year as a senior...was a Red Devil award winner...team ﬁnished 6-4 his senior year...school is a member of Division IV...coach was John Ryan... also played soccer...was on the National Honor Society and a member of the Art Club. PERSONAL: Parents are Alex and Irini Kavouras...has two brothers (Jim and Mike)...born June 13, 1986...major is exercise science.

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PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES #9 • WIDE R ECEIVER RFR. | 5-11 | 185

MICHAEL KREATSOULAS LINEBACKER RFR. | 6-1 | 220 Warren, Ohio

#16 • CORNERBACK ORNERBACK SR. | 5-7 | 17 1700

#33 • WIDE R ECEIVER E CEIVER RFR. | 5-9 | 180 Lutz, Fla.

Homeworth Ho meworth,, Ohio

Freedom Freedo m High School

Marlington High School

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2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

HISTORY

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Oﬀensive Player of the Week versus Slippery Rock. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a solid all-purpose player at Freedom...played running back, defensive back and returned kicks...was a second-team all-conference kick returner...named school’s Special Teams MVP... on defense had 38 tackles, had three interceptions and scored three touchdowns...had 540 all-purpose yards...coach was Marquel Blackwell...team was 6-5 his senior year...competed in track and ﬁeld...earned Silver Scholar Award. PERSONAL: Parents are Edna and Nathaniel Lee...has a brother...born March 17, 1989...major is pre-business management.

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JOSH LEE

OPPONENTS

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Was the Trumbull County Male Athlete of the Year...earned two letters in football...coach was Dick Angle...also competed in wrestling and track and ﬁeld...was a three-time district qualiﬁer in wrestling. PERSONAL: Parents are Maria and Michael Kreatsoulas...has a brother (Jacob)...born Oct. 15, 1988...major is undetermined.

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Howland High School

TOM KRUPKO

2007 | JUNIOR: Saw action against Stony Brook and Lock Haven...scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Illinois State...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against LHU...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Member of the team, but did not see action...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Western Kentucky...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against UC Davis...posted a. 4.0 gradepoint average in the spring semester...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Member of the team, but did not see action...named the Four Square Academic Player of the Year...posted a

2008 INFORMATION

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Lock Haven and Southern Utah...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Stony Brook. HIGH SCHOOL: Started at quarterback as a senior…was a strong safety and reserve quarterback as a junior…replaced Princeton defensive back Dan Kopolovich at quarterback...had 1,369 yards rushing in 11 games…rushed for 163 yards and scored three touchdowns in first start against North Hills…had 85 yards on 15 carries while competing four passes for 55 yards and a touchdown against Gateway…also returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown in the game…finished with 231 yards on 21 carries while scoring four touchdowns in win over Mt. Lebanon…had a season-high 239 yards on 11 carries and scored four touchdowns, including runs of 89 and 80 in WPIAL playoff win over Norwin…also threw a 65-yard touchdown pass in the contest…suffered 24-13 setback to Pittsburgh Central Catholic in WPIAL Quaterfinals…threw a 45-yard touchdown strike…team posted an 83 mark…selected to play in the Big 33 Pennsylvania vs. Ohio all-star game…as a junior, Tigers won the WPIAL Class-AAAA and PIAA titles and a 13-2 record…school’s first state title since 1994…intercepted two passes in the State Championship Game…is left-handed…one of five fastest players on the squad…coach was George Smith…also competed in track and field in the sprint events. PERSONAL: Mother is Kari Keys...has a sister...born June 15, 1989...major is undetermined.

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McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport Mc Keesport Area High School

INTRODUCTION

KAMRYN KEYS

4.0 grade-point average in the fall...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Pittsburgh...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was scout team defensive player of the week against UNI...was scout team special teams player of the week against SMS...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year letterwinner as a strong safety at Division II Marlington...team captain as a senior...was a second-team all-conference selection as a senior...team was 6-4...was an honorable-mention all-league pick as a junior...coach was Steve Miller...also competed in track and ﬁeld...a four-time scholar-athlete award winner. PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Cathy Krupko...has three sisters and two brothers...sister Catherine ran track and cross country at YSU...born Nov. 21, 1985...major is biology/pre-med.

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2007 IN REVIEW

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BEN LANE #30 • FULLBACK SR. | 5-10 | 260 Hubbard,, Ohio Hubbard Hubbard High School 2007 | JUNIOR: Played in 10 games, starting six at fullback...started against South Dakota State, Stony Brook, Lock Haven, Missouri State, UNI and Indiana State...had five receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown....had four rushes for seven yards...against Stony Brook had two receptions for 17 yards, including a season-long 15-yarder...had two rushes for six yards...had a rush against Lock Haven... caught a three-yard touchdown pass against Missouri State...caught a six-yard pass at UNI...had a 10-yard reception at Indiana State...had a 19yard kickoff return against Illinois State...credited with 187 plays for the year...had a high of 28 versus Stony Brook and Missouri State...did not play against Southern Utah...earned his second letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in 13 games, starting six at fullback...had three rushes for 30 yards and caught one pass...on first career carry, rumbled 23 yards for a touchdown against Indiana State...had a four-yard run and caught a pass versus Southern Illinois...had a three-yard rush at Western Kentucky...had a 15-yard kickoff return against the Sycamores... started first three contests of the year...also started against Western Illinois, Western Kentucky and James Madison...credited with 221 plays for the regular season...high of 49 at Western Kentucky...earned his first letter. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Joined the backfield late in the season as a reserve fullback...saw first action against Missouri State...played at Southern Illinois and against Western Kentucky...made the travel squad for UNI... Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Pittsburgh. HIGH SCHOOL: Played fullback and linebacker at Hubbard...Special-Mention All-Ohio Division III selection as a senior...was a first-team all-conference and all-county selection...team’s defensive player of the year...was a team captain as a senior...had 81 rushes for 625 yards and scored 16 touchdowns...averaged 7.7 yards per carry...recorded 54 tackles...rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns against Liberty...team was 9-1 posting perfect regular season...in final OHSAA Computer Ratings Hubbard ranked seventh in Division III Region 9...lost to Mentor Lake Catholic in the regional quarterfinals...team won the Trumbull Athletic Conference title...coach was Jeff Bayuk...before the season ranked as one of the top 100 seniors in the state by Ohio High School Magazine...also competed in track and field...threw the discus and was a member of the relay teams...as a senior, just threw discus and placed sixth at conference... as a junior, was part of the third-place 4x100-relay team at districts...as a sophomore, placed seventh in the discus at districts...participated in Drama Club and Art Club. PERSONAL: Parents are Todd and Denella Stanford and Garcia Lane... has two sisters and three brothers...brother Shaun is defensive back at Ohio State...his dad Garcia also played at Ohio State...born April 22, 1987... major is telecommunication.

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GP/GS 10/6 13/6 3/0 26/12

Att. 4 3 0 7

Gain Loss 7 0 30 0 0 0 37 0

Net Avg. Avg./G TD LG 7 1.8 0.7 0 4 30 10.0 2.3 1 23 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 37 5.3 1.4 1 23

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RANDY LOUIS #5 • CORNERBACK RFR. | 5-10 | 180 Gaithersburg, Md. Quince Orchard High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Missouri State...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Western Illinois. HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-conference and all-city selection...as a senior recorded 48 tackles, 11 pass break ups and two interceptions...had ﬁve receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown...coach was Bill McGregor... also a standout basketball player. PERSONAL: Parents are Yanick and Roldol Louis...has a brother...born March 23, 1989...major is pre-business management.

BOBBY LYKES-KNIGHT #98 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE SR. | 6-0 | 31 3100 Cleveland leveland,, Ohio Cleveland JFK High School Bowling Green 2007 | SENIOR: Did not see action. 2006 | JUNIOR: Played in 13 games, starting against Missouri State...credited with 11 total tackles, including ﬁve solo stops...had a season-best four tackles at Missouri State, including two solos...also had tackle for loss...had two assisted tackles at Appalachian State...had single stops against Slippery Rock, Penn State, UC Davis, Western Illinois and UNI...credited with 112 snaps played during the regular season...did not play at Illinois State...earned his ﬁrst letter. 2005 | SOPHOMORE: Redshirted...was the scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Illinois State. BOWLING GREEN: Attended the school prior to coming to YSU. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a defensive tackle at JFK...had 14 sacks, 75 tackles,

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LUKE MATELAN #99 • DEFENSIVE END SO. | 6-4 | 250

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: First-team Academic All-Gateway selection... played in all 11 games, starting nine...started the first seven at center... started the last two at right guard...played 468 offensive snaps...played 72 snaps against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...played 67 snaps against South Dakota State and Stony Brook...played all 54 snaps at Ohio State...suffered an injury during first quarter against Southern Utah which hampered him next two games (UNI and Illinois State)... named Gateway’s Offensive Lineman of the Week for performance against Stony Brook...also YSU’s Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game against SBU...posted 4.0 grade-point average in fall and spring semesters...earned his second letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in seven games as a reserve defensive lineman...had eight tackles, including two solos...had a seasonhigh three tackles at Missouri State...two assisted stops at Penn State... two tackles against Maine, including a solo...one tackle against Slippery Rock...was the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week against SRU... posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters... earned his first letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. OHIO: Redshirted in 2005...Bobcats were 4-7...coach was Frank Solich. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division I All-Ohio offensive lineman as a senior...received the Mack Truck Lineman-of-the-Year Award...selected to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game and in the Big 33 Ohio vs. Pennsylvania All-Star Game...first-team All-Federal League and AllNortheast Inland District as an offensive tackle...Fitch won the Federal League title in 2004...Falcons were 9-2 reaching the Division I District Quarterfinals...finished career at Fitch with 104 tackles, 16.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three recoveries...on the offensive line, graded at 96 percent rating as a senior and 93 percent as a junior...three-year starter on both lines...coach was Neal Kopp...member of the National Honor Society...earned the Henry Shuler Award for his team-leading 3.97 GPA...also lettered in track and baseball. PERSONAL: Parents are Cathy and Dave Mellott...has a sister (Jennifer)... born June 30, 1987...major is accounting.

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games, starting two games as a defensive end...started against South Dakota State and Southern Utah...had seven tackles, including four solo stops...had three quarterback hurries...finished with a season-high two stops at Indiana State...both were solo stops and were tackles for losses, including a sack for a five-yard loss...had solo stops against Lock Haven, Southern Utah, Illinois State, UNI and Western Illinois...credited with 321 total snaps played by the coaching staff...coaches had him with 22 tackles...earned his first letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Was named Class AAAA Quad East All-Conference as a defensive lineman by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette his senior season... Woodland Hills advanced to the PIAA Class AAAA first round...Wolverines finished 10-3 for the season losing to eventual champion McKeesport in the WPIAL Class AAAA finals...named the Defensive Player of the Game in the championship contest...was tabbed the seventh-ranked defensive lineman in Western Pennsylvania...had 61 tackles and eight sacks his senior year...selected to participate in the PSFCA East-West AllStar Game...coach was George Novak...also played baseball, basketball and rugby...member of the Honor Roll and the National Honor Society... ranked at the top of his class. PERSONAL: Parents are Rich and Judi Matelan...has a brother (Logan)... born June 22, 1988...major is chemical engineering.

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Pittsburgh, Pa. Woodland Wo odland Hills High School

Austintown Fitch High School Ohio

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seven forced fumbles and an interception...two-time all-conference selection...team went 8-2 his senior year and 6-3 his junior season...played in the East-West All-Star Game...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Roye Kidd...also played baseball and participated in wrestling...was a member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Belinda and Lykes and Clarence Knight...has six sisters and a brother...born Oct. 3, 1985...major is criminal justice.

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NICK MERNEDAKIS

JOSH MYERS

#60 • DEFENSIVE END SO. | 6-2 | 220

#41 • DEFENSIVE END RFR. | 6-2 | 260

Pickerington,, Ohio Pickerington

Kingsland, Ga.

Pickerington Central High School

Camden County High School

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games, making a start at Indiana State...credited with 14 tackles for the season, including six solos...had a season-high five tackles against Lock Haven...had three tackles against Indiana State and Stony Brook...had two solos in each game...finished with two assisted stops at Ohio State... had a solo stop versus Missouri State...had 88 snaps played on defense... a member of special teams units saw action on 73 plays...earned his first letter. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Penn State and Illinois State (regular season). HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time second-team All-Ohio Capital Conference selection at two schools...as a senior, was a second-team All-OCC Cardinal Division selection...was a first-team all-district pick...Central went 6-4 in Ohio’s Division II...coach was Jay Sharrett...as a junior, was a second-team All-OCC Capital Division selection at North High School... North was 7-3 in 2004...also a standout wrestler...qualified for the Division I state meet at 215 pounds as a senior...went 31-7 for the year after winning one of three duals at state...was a second-team all-conference selection and district qualifier as a junior...posted a 31-6 mark...also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Pete and Theresa Mernedakis...has two sisters (Amber, Mandy)...born April 19, 1987...major is undetermined.

BRAD MILLER #91 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE RFR. | 6-2 | 290 Elyria, Ohio Elyria High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Stony Brook. HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable-Mention All-Ohio Division I selection in 2005 and 2004...was a two-time all-conference, all-county and all-district selection...played in the Lorain County All-Star Game...earned three letters as an oﬀensive and defensive lineman...coach was Steve Hamilton...also played basketball...was named to the Lorain County All-Star team...had perfect attendance. PERSONAL: Parents are Janette Miller and Dyrral Johnson...has a brother (Dyrral) and a sister (Tiara)...born Jan. 30, 1987...major is physical education.

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Southern Utah. HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the all-region and All-Southeast Georgia football team...had 47 total tackles, including 25 solos...had six tackles for losses...played nose guard and end...as a senior, squad was 10-2...as a junior, Wildcats reached the state quarterfinals finishing with a 12-1 record...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Jeff Herron...also lettered in track and field...teammate of linebacker Adam House. PERSONAL: Parents are Venita Ingram and Ralph Myers...born Sept. 20, 1987...major is pre-business management.

BRANDON NICHOLSON #20 • TAILBACK SR. | 5-7 | 200 Springfield,, Ohio Springfield Kenton Ridge High School Charleston (W.Va.) 2007 | JUNIOR: Played in 10 games as a reserve tailback and member of special teams...rushed for 168 yards on 50 carries and scored three touchdowns... had two receptions for 14 yards...had a season-best 52 yards on a season-high 13 carries against Stony Brook...recorded a long run of 15 yards against the Seawolves...had 49 yards on 11 rushes and a touchdown at Indiana State...scored on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Sycamores...had six rushes for 21 yards, including a long of nine at Ohio State...had nine carries for 18 yards against South Dakota State...scored a game-winning two-yard touchdown with 2:46 left in the game...had five carries for eight yards and a score against Lock Haven...scored on a three-yard run in the second quarter...had 16 yards on four rushes against Missouri State...had two carries for four yards versus Western Illinois... caught a pass for eight yards against Stony Brook...had a six-yard grab at Indiana State...played 53 snaps on special teams...did not play against Southern Utah...earned his first letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in nine games as a reserve tailback...had 22 rushes for 83 yards...caught one pass for 33 yards and a touchdown... touchdown reception was a 33-yard scamper on a dump off pass against SRU...had five rushes for 23 yards, including a long on nine against the Rock...had six carries for 40 yards, including a 28-yarder against Indiana State...had six runs for 15 yards at Missouri State...had four carries for five yards at Penn State...had one rush against Maine...credited with 33 total plays during the regular season. 2005 | REDSHIRT: Practiced with the team but sat out because of NCAA transfer requirements.

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Att. 50 22 72

Gain Loss 172 4 84 1 256 5

Net Avg. Avg./G TD 168 3.4 16.8 3 83 3.8 9.2 0 251 3.5 13.2 3

LG 15 28 28

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stops against South Dakota State, Stony Brook and Missouri State...had two tackles at Ohio State and against Illinois State...had a seven-yard sack against the Buckeyes...had tackles for losses against South Dakota State and UNI...did not start against Ohio State and Illinois State... credited with 491 total snaps played by the coaching staff...third most among linemen...HBK Defensive Player of the Game vs. Southern Utah... two-time Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game...earned honors vs. OSU and SIU...Haines Family Player of the Game vs. Southern Utah...earned his first letter. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Maine. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division II All-Ohio defensive lineman as a senior...Marion Franklin finished 9-2 advancing to the regional quarterfinals...first-team all-city and All-Central District selection...played for Ohio in the Big 33 Game...first-team All-Ohio selection as a junior... Division II Central Ohio District Defensive Player of the Year...first-team all-city and all-district selection...team was 9-2 his junior year reaching the regional quarters...coach was Brian Haffele...a talented wrestler...as a senior posted a 31-4 as a heavyweight...placed sixth at districts...as a junior, posted a 42-4 mark and qualified for the state Division I meet... finished 1-2 at state...won city championships as a junior and sophomore...wrestling coach was Dave Oney...also competed in track and field...member of National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Torrance and Mary Nicholson...has a brother (Terry) and sister (Rochelle)...born Dec. 12, 1987...major is accounting.

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CHARLESTON W. Va.: Played in two games at the NCAA Division II school...had 11 carries for 38 yards in win over Southern Virginia...scored on a two-yard run...had a long run of 12 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Set school single-season record with 1,312 yards rushing and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior...averaged seven yards per rush... named the Clark County Offensive Player of the Year...first-team all-county, all-area and All-Central Buckeye Conference selection...second-team all-district...set school records with 272 yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries against Benjamin Logan...had touchdowns of 18, 24, 44 and 75 yards in that game...had a school-record 77-yard run...caught four passes for 50 yards...played free safety...was a team captain...as a junior was a special-mention AP Southwest Ohio all-district selection...intercepted a school record seven passes as a junior...coach was Joel Marratta...school competed on the Ohio Division IV level...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Herb and Gale Nicholson...has two sisters (Angela and Janae)...born Feb. 19, 1986...major is finance.

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TORRANCE NICHOLSON

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#94 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE SO. | 6-3 | 290

DONNY OLSON TIGHT END RFR. | 6-2 | 220

Columbus,, Ohio Columbus Marion Franklin High School

Austintown, Ohio Austintown Austin town Fitch High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was an honorable-mention All-Federal League selection as a tight end...was a two-time all-league pick...two-time Iron Falcon winner...earned two letters and was a team captain...coach was Neil Kopp. PERSONAL: Parents are Karen and George Olson...has two brothers and two sisters...born July 8, 1988...recipient of YSU’s Michael T. Hartzell Scholarship, honoring former police oﬃcer killed in line of duty...major is criminal justice.

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer Team and was an honorable-mention All-Gateway selection...played in 11 games, starting nine...credited with 42 total tackles, including 28 solo stops...had four tackles for losses, two sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup...had two quarterback hurries...posted a season-best eight tackles against Southern Utah...had five solos stops in the game... had a sack for a 10-yard loss and recovered a Thunderbird fumble at the two-yard line to set up a third-quarter touchdown...in season finale against Western Illinois had seven total stops, including five solos...had six stops in one-point loss at UNI, four of which were solo stops...credited with five tackles, four solos at Southern Illinois...finished with three

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BEN NOWICKI

STILES O’BRIEN

#36 • PUNTER JR. | 5-10 | 175

#72 • OFFENSIVE FFE NSIVE TACKLE RFR. | 6-5 | 280

Gilbert, Ariz.

Ellwood City, Pa.

Mesquite High School Mesquite Mesa Community College

Ellwood City High School

2007 GATEWAY HONORABLE MENTION 2007 GATEWAY ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM 2007 | SOPHOMORE: Honorable-Mention All-Gateway selection... named to Gateway’s All-Newcomer team...punted 47 times for an average of 37.1 yards per kick…totaled 1,744 yards...placed 18 kicks inside the opponents’ 20-yard line…long of 57 against Missouri State was longest YSU punt since against Pitt in 2005…had four punts longer than 50 yards…placed four punts inside 20 versus Stony Brook and three against Southern Utah and Western Illinois…season-high seven punts at Ohio State for 243 yards...long of 46 against the Buckeyes...two punts versus South Dakota State for 77 yards (38.5 average)...five punts against Stony Brook, including a 50-yarder...three punts against Lock Haven for 94 yards...four punts against MSU for an average of 38.5 yards...drilled four punts for 187 yards at Southern Illinois, a season-best average of 46.8 per kick...six punts for an average of 39.3 against Southern Utah... six punts for 220 yards versus Illinois State...four punts for 164 yards and a 41 average at UNI...drilled a 55-yarder against the Panthers in the UNI Dome...had a 30-yard punt at Indiana State...five punts for 153 yards versus Western Illinois...eight fair catches on the year...YSU ranked second in the league in net punting overall and was first in league games only...credited with two tackles...had one at Ohio State and one against SUU...named Gateway Conference’s Special Teams Player of the Week against Southern Illinois (Oct. 6)...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. SIU...earned his first letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. MESA CC: First-team NJCAA All-American...first-team JC Grid-Wire AllAmerican...led the nation in punting average at 44.2 yards per kick... had 43 punts on the year...placed 14 kicks inside the opposition’s 20yard line...had a long of 73 yards...named to the NJCAA All-Region I first team...also named Western States Football League first-team all-conference...coach was Dan Dunn. HIGH SCHOOL: Coach was Rich Iverson. PERSONAL: Parents are Marie and Anthony Nowicki...has a brother and a sister...born July 12, 1988...major is chemistry.

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Saw action as a reserve tackle against Lock Haven...played 31 snaps against the Bald Eagles...suffered a season-ending knee injury the following week in practice...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...granted a medical redshirt... named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Played both oﬀensive and defensive line...was an allconference selection on oﬀense and defense...earned the Brian Rubino Award...three-year letterwinner...coach was Curt Agostinelli. PERSONAL: Parents are Colleen Youssens and Patrick O’Brien...has two sisters and a brother...sister Darby played basketball at YSU and Kent State...born Nov. 8, 1988...major is criminal justice.

NA’EEM OUTLER #48 • DEFENSIVE END SO. | 6-2 | 240 Occoquan, Occo quan, Va. Woodbridge Woodbri dge High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in nine games as a reserve defensive end...credited with 15 tackles, including seven solos...had a season-high three stops (all assists) against Lock Haven...had two tackles on six occasions...had two solo stops against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...also had a quarterback hurry and a tackle for loss against the Bears...played 145 snaps for the year...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...did not play the final two games...earned his first letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior had 40 solo tackles and one interception... also caught eight passes for 214 yards as a tight end...as a junior, Vikings were 8-3 while qualifying for the state playoffs...was a team captain... coach was Keith King. PERSONAL: Parents are Regina Outler and Thomas Shelton...has three sisters and two brothers...born Oct. 3, 1988...attended same high school as former YSU linebacker James Terry...major is undetermined.

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PATs: CAREER: 123-of-131 • 93.9 percent PATs: 2007: 34-of-36 | 2006: 50-of-54 | 2005: 39-of-41 Longest Attempt: 49 at Southern Illinois, 2005 Longest Made: 44 at Missouri State, 2006 Most Attempts: 3, three times (m.r. vs. Illinois State, 2008) Most Made: 3, twice (Southern Utah, 2008; Illinois State, 2008) Most Extra Points Made: 7, Slippery Rock and Indiana State, 2006 Most Extra Point Attempts: 7, Slippery Rock and Indiana State, 2006 Most Points Scored: 13 vs. Indiana State, 2006

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Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Lg Blk 93.3 0-0 6-6 5-5 3-4 0-0 42 0 80.0 0-0 4-5 5-7 3-3 0-0 44 0 58.3 1-1 3-3 3-6 0-2 0-0 39 1 78.6 1-1 13-14 13-18 6-9 0-0 44 1

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2007 | JUNIOR: Honorable-Mention Sports Network All-American... second-team All-Gateway selection...played in all 11 games...converted 14-of-15 field-goal attempts and 34-of-36 extra-point tries...made final 11 attempts of the season to establish school mark for consecutive field goals...scored a team-high 76 points...field-goal percentage of 93.3 percent set a school record...percentage was also the highest among FCS kickers for the season...tied for 18th in the nation with 1.27 field goals per game...booted three field goals against Southern Utah and Illinois State... had 14 kickoffs...six against Southern Utah, five against South Dakota State, two at Ohio State and one at Indiana State...kicked a 21-yard field goal in the season opener at Ohio State...made 2-of-3 PATs and a 38-yard field goal versus South Dakota State...made six PATs against Stony Brook... drilled five PATs against Lock Haven...was 7-of-7 on extra points against Missouri State...two extra points and a 42-yard field goal at Southern Illinois...kicked field goals of 37, 28 and 27 yards against SUU...made field goals of 37, 40 and 41 against the Redbirds...at Northern Iowa connected on first-half field goals of 22 and 37 yards...at Indiana State made 28 and 32-yard field goals and four PATs...made a 21-yard field goal and kicked four PATs versus Western Illinois...had a 32-yard pooch punt against Stony Brook downed at the one-yard line...named Gateway Conference Special Teams Player of the Week twice...earned honor on Oct. 20 and Nov. 3... HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Illinois State...earned his third letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 14 games..was 12-of-15 on field goal attempts and 50-of-54 on extra-point attempts...was 7-of-8 on field goals and 36-of-37 on PATs at Stambaugh Stadium...scored 86 points on the season, which ranked second behind tailback Marcus Mason’s 138…made final 16 PATs of the year...50 PATs made were the fourth most in a season in school history...54 attempts tied for the second most in a year in school history...made all seven of his point-after attempts against Slippery Rock…converted on 4-of-5 extra points against Maine…kicked a

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33-yard field goal at Penn State…made all five extra points and a 21-yard field goal against UC Davis…kicked a career-long 44-yard field goal and made four extra points at Missouri State…scored a career-high 13 points on field goals of 40 and 33 yards and seven extra points against Indiana State…was 5-of-5 on extra points at Western Illinois…made a 28-yard field goal and was 2-for-2 on extra points against Northern Iowa…made one extra point at Illinois State on a windy afternoon…made a 30-yarder and was 4-of-4 on extra points against Southern Illinois...kicked field goals of 27 and 36 yards and an extra point at Western Kentucky…also kicked his first punt, a 19-yard pooch to the nine-yard line, against the Hilltoppers...converted 40-yard and 26-yard field goals and three PATs against James Madison in playoffs....had four PATs in playoff win over Illinois State...kicked a 31-yard field goal and made three extra points at Appalachian State...named HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against James Madison...earned his second letter. 2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games...was 7-of-12 on fieldgoal attempts and 39-of-41 on extra-point attempts...scored 60 points for the year to lead the team...kicked a 37-yard field goal and made 5-of-6 extra-point tries against Slippery Rock...had five kickoffs in the game... converted five extra points against Northeastern...made six extra points at Liberty in first road game...made two field goals in the fourth quarter in come-from-behind 20-17 victory over Illinois State...had a game-tying 26-yarder with 6:04 left and game-winning 21-yarder with 3:52 remaining...named the Gateway Special Teams Performer of the Week for his kicks...converted six extra points and a career-long 39-yard field goal at Indiana State...had a 25-yard field goal and two PATs against Western Illinois...made four extra points and a 19-yard field goal versus Missouri State...kicked a 30-yard field goal and two extra points at Southern Illinois...made all six PATs in finale against Western Kentucky...attempted two field goals in five games...had a streak of 23 consecutive conversion kicks...made his last 13 PAT kicks of the season...was 7-of-10 from under 40 yards...did not play at Pittsburgh...earned his first letter. 2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-Ohio Division V selection as a senior and a junior...Rams finished 8-2 his senior season and just missed the playoffs... made 7-of-9 field goals and was 35-of-36 on point-after kicks scoring 56 points...two-time first-team Northeast Inland All-District V selection...twotime All-Trumbull County honoree...was a three-time InterCounty League pick...made 26-of-32 field-goal attempts and 106 PATs...as a junior was 9-of-11 on field goals and 34-of-34 on PATs scoring 61 points...booted a school-record 50-yarder...four-year starter...as a freshman was 10-of-10 on field goals and 23-of-23 on extra point tries scoring 55 points...made a school-freshman record 42-yarder...coach was Shaun Brown...also played soccer, baseball and basketball...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Frank and Glenna Palmer...Frank is a lieutenant for the Youngstown City Police...has a sister (Holly)...born Jan. 5, 1986... major is integrated social studies (education).

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MOREHEAD STATE: Played for the Eagles in 2005...appeared in all 12 games...posted 13 tackles, including five solo stops...had a tackle for a loss and a half sack...also blocked a field-goal attempt...MSU was 8-4... team won Pioneer Football League’s south division title...coach was Matt Ballard. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time first-team All-OCC selection...was a second-team all-district pick...played offensive and defensive line...coaches were Kerry Hadakevic and Woody Underwood...was the school’s lift-athon champion in the bench press...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Cheryl Langston and Jon Penick...has three brothers...born Jan. 16, 1987...major is pre-business economics.

#95 • DEFENSIVE END JR. | 6-2 | 230 Mingo Junction, Ohio Indian Creek High School Malone College 2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in seven games and had one start at tight end... started against Lock Haven...had a kickoff return for 10 yards against Southern Utah...played 63 snaps...had high of 37 versus Lock Haven... played 16 against Missouri State...also a member of placement-kick special teams units...earned his first letter. 2006: Sat out the season per NCAA transfer rules...scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Northern Iowa. MALONE: Played in two games for the Pioneers during the 2005 campaign...recorded four tackles, including three solos and one for loss… was a linebacker...team went 3-7...coach was Dan Hanson. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-way standout at Indian Creek...played linebacker and tight end...as senior, was a first-team All-Ohio Division III selection...was also named first-team All-OVAC, All-Eastern District and All-Valley...recorded 92 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 15 hurries and three forced fumbles in his final year with the Redskins...as a junior was an honorable-mention all-state pick...played in the Grange Insurance Ohio North-South Classic and the Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star Charity Football Classic...also a standout in baseball, earning all-district accolades...as a basketball player earned all-district and all-valley honors...played in the District 5 Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game...coach was Andrew Connor. PERSONAL: Parents are Bruce Palmer and Cathy Carney...born Oct. 30, 1986...father is an assistant football coach at Omaha (Neb.) Burke High School...major is history.

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#38 • STRONG SAFETY JR. | 6-3 | 19 1955 Edinburg, Pa. Moha Mo hawk wk High School Akron 2007: Was a member of the team but did not see action...named to Gateway Honor Roll. AKRON: Was a member of the Zips program in 2005...coach was J.D. Brookhart. HIGH SCHOOL: Played running back and free safety at Mohawk...was a ﬁrst-team Tri-County North all-conference selection during senior season as a defensive back...named team’s defensive MVP...played in an allstar game following senior season...coach was Jason Long...also played baseball and basketball...was the runner-up for Lawrence County Athlete of the Year. PERSONAL: Parents are Sheri and Gary Pezzuolo...has two sisters (Brooke and Blaire)...born May 10, 1987...major is business management.

MATT PHIPPS

Columbus Colu mbus,, Ohio

LINEBACKER RFR. | 6-1 | 225

Reynoldsburg High School Reynoldsburg Morehead Mor ehead State

Lakeview Lake view High School

Warren, Ohio

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 11 games on the defensive line making one start...started at defensive tackle against Illinois State...credited with eight total tackles for the season, including five solos stops...had season-high three tackles, including two solos against Lock Haven... credited with two stops at Ohio State...also had tackles against Stony Brook, Missouri State and Southern Utah...recovered a fumble that set up a field goal against Ohio State...credited with 195 total snaps played by the coaching staff...earned his first letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules...was the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week against Western Illinois and James Madison.

GARY PEZZUOLO

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Played linebacker for Lakeview...was a two-time All-Trumbull County selection...was an honorable-mention All-TAC 8 pick...named team’s defensive MVP twice...coach was Tom Paulansky. PERSONAL: Parents are Pam and Alan Phipps...has two brothers (Zack and Jake)...born Dec. 6, 1988...major is education.

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#26 • LINEBACKER INE BACKER RFR. | 6-3 | 205

Marion,, Ohio Marion

Canfield, Can field, Ohio

Marion Harding High School

South Ran Range ge High School

#73 • OFFENSIVE GUARD SO. | 6-3 | 300 Hempfield Area High School

PITTS’ CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year 2007 2006 Total

GP/GS 11/0 5/0 16/0

No. 2 1 3

Yards 24 12 36

Avg. Avg./G TD 12.0 2.2 1 12.0 2.4 0 12.0 2.3 1

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in nine games as a reserve center and offensive guard...credited with 140 snaps played on the offensive line...had a high of 42 against Lock Haven...played 31 against Southern Utah and 20 against Missouri State... a member of the placement kicks unit on special teams...did not play against Ohio State and Southern Illinois...earned his first letter...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was named honorable-mention all-conference on offense and defense...ranked among the best linemen in the WPIAL...played offensive tackle and defensive tackle...as a junior was named to the Tribune Review’s All-Star Team as a defensive lineman... coach was Greg Meisner...also participated in track and field and wrestling. PERSONAL: Parents are Myron and Marilyn Rechichar...has a sister (Nicole)...born May 3, 1988...major is exercise science.

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Jeanette,, Pa. Jeanette

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Indiana State...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Southern Illinois. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a first-team All-Ohio Division V selection as a linebacker...first-team all-district, all-conference and all-county selection...played in the Penn-Ohio Classic All-Star Football Game...also played in the Ohio North-South Classic...South Range was 12-1 losing to Warren JFK in regional finals...as a junior was an honorable-mention All-Ohio selection...was a first-team All-Northeast Ohio Inland District, All-Inter County League and All-Quad County selection...had 22 catches for 425 yards...had four interceptions for 58 yards and returned two for touchdowns...blocked two punts and recovered two fumbles...South Range finished 13-1 losing in state semifinals to eventual state champion Hamler Patrick Henry...as a sophomore was an honorable-mention ICL pick...was a four-year letterwinner...played linebacker, wide receiver and running back...coach was Dan Yeagley...also played basketball and competed in track and field...was a three-time first-team All-Ohio Division III selection in track...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Brenda and Dave Rach...has two brothers (Ryan and Tyler)...born Jan. 31, 1989...major is middle childhood education.

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and member of special teams...caught two passes for 24 yards and a touchdown...had a five-yard reception in season opener at Ohio State...caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against Lock Haven...credited with 100 offensive snaps played...played in a season-high 32 against Southern Utah...also had 26 at Ohio State...played wide out against OSU, Stony Brook, LHU, SUU, Missouri State and Indiana State...earned his first letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in five games...caught a pass for 12 yards in opener against Slippery Rock...also played against Maine, at Penn State, UC Davis and Indiana State...played 18 snaps during the regular season...had a high of seven against Slippery Rock...was the scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Missouri State and James Madison...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Liberty...Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week against Western Illinois. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team All-Greater Buckeye Conference selection as a quarterback...honorable-mention Northwest All-District pick...Presidents were 6-4 his senior year and 9-2 his junior campaign...set the school mark for touchdown passes in a game...named the most valuable player of the East-West All-Star Game...coaches were Tim Hinton and John Brady... Brady as a senior...played basketball...was a member of the National Honor Society and ranked in the top 10 in his class...earned the Youth Award at the Black Heritage Council of Marion County Awards Banquet. PERSONAL: Mother is Lisa Pitts...born June 30, 1987...has a brother (Ryan) and two sisters (Alexis, Ciera)...major is accounting.

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#83 • WIDE R ECEIVER JR. | 6-2 | 185

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PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES JARVIS RICHARDS #8 • CORNERBACK SR. | 5-11 | 19 1955 Daytona Beach, Fla. Sea eabreeze breeze High School 2007: Played in 11 games and started eight contests...credited with 53 total tackles, including 39 solo stops...had two sacks for 14 yards in losses, a fumble recovery and an interception... also had five pass breakups...finished sixth on the team in total tackles... finished with four tackles for 23 yards in losses...had a high of eight tackles, including seven solo stops against South Dakota State...had seven tackles at Indiana State, including six solos...had six tackles against Western Illinois, UNI and Missouri State...had two pass breakups and a sack for an eight-yard loss against the Leathernecks...also broke up passes against Indiana State and UNI...lone interception came at the goal line at UNI... had five tackles at Ohio State, picking up four solo stops...had five stops against Stony Brook...finished with four unassisted collars against Illinois State...had three tackles against Lock Haven, including a sack for a 10yard loss...had two stops and a fumble recovery on the opening kickoff at Southern Illinois...had a tackle against Southern Utah...also had tackles for losses against OSU and Stony Brook...played 602 snaps, most of the cornerbacks...also saw action on 113 special teams plays...received Derek Pixley Hit of the Week award vs. Western Illinois...earned his third letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in 14 games as a reserve defense back and member of special teams...played during dime situations...credited with 23 total tackles, including 14 solo stops...had two pass breakups... high of six tackles, including five solos at Western Illinois...had a sack for a 10-yard loss and a pass breakup...four stops and a pass breakup at Missouri State...in the playoffs, had three tackles against James Madison and Illinois State...finished with two solo stops in each game...two stops at Penn State...had single tackles against Illinois State, UNI, Maine, Southern Illinois and Appalachian State...credited with 154 snaps played by the coaching staff during the regular season...earned his second letter. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Played in 11 games as a special-teams member and a reserve on defense...one of seven true freshman to see playing time... recorded three total tackles, including two solos...had tackles against Indiana State, Western Illinois and Western Illinois...credited with 31 snaps played by the coaching staff...had a season-high 10 plays at Indiana State... earned his first letter...first pick for the 2006 Red-White Spring Game. HIGH SCHOOL: Was Seabreeze’s defensive MVP as a senior...played both wide receiver and defensive back...the Fighting Sandcrabs opened the season with a win over defending 5A Champion Mainland...school is part of Florida’s 3A classification...was an all-area and all-district selection...had three interceptions, 12 breakups and 45 tackles...two-year letterwinner... coach was Marc Beach...two-year letterwinner in basketball and track and field...was a regional qualifier in the 100 meters. PERSONAL: Grandmother is Frances Richards...has two brothers (Jamel and Julian) and a sister (Chakera)...born Jan. 12, 1987...major is business marketing.

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RICHARDS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF 2007 11/8 39 14 53 4.0-20 2.0-17 1-4 5 0 2006 14/0 14 9 23 1.0-10 1.0-10 0-0 2 0 2005 11/0 2 1 3 1.0-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 Total 36/8 55 24 79 6.0-33 3.0-27 1-4 7 0

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DAVID ROGERS #89 • TIGHT END RFR. | 6-3 | 24 2455 Kent, Ohio Roosevelt High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: A second-team AllOhio Division II selection as a quarterback...was named the Portage County Touchdown Club Player of the Year...was a first-team Division II All-Northeast Inland District selection...selected as Portage Trail Conference Metro Division co-Offensive Player of the Year...as a senior, completed 140-of-217 passes for 2,272 yards...completion percentage of 64.5 percent...threw 22 touchdown passes...rushed for more than 500 yards while scoring 12 touchdowns...named his league’s co-MVP...team finished with a 10-1 record losing in the regional quarterfinals...started the year 10-0...as a junior, completed 154-of-217 passes for 2,055 yards... completed 71 percent of attempts...threw 26 touchdown passes....coach was Ed Becker...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Sue and Dave Rogers...has two brothers...born Nov. 10, 1988...major is undetermined.

BRANDIAN ROSS #27 • FREE SAFETY SO. | 6-0 | 185 Richmond, Va. Meadowbrook High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games as a reserve in the secondary and member of special teams units... had 18 total tackles, inclulding 13 solo stops...had an interception and returned it 37 yards at Indiana State...season-high four tackles, including three solos against Stony Brook...had three stops at UNI...ﬁnished with two solo stops against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...had

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ROWAN’S CAREER PASSING STATISTICS Year 2007 2006 2005 Total

GP/GS Att. Comp. Int. Pct. Yds. 11/0 2 1 0 50.0 8 14/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 REDSHIRT 25/0 2 1 0 50.0 8

Y/G LG TD 0.7 8 0 0.0 0 0

Eﬀ. 83.60 0.0

0.3

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all-county pick...a four-year starter...played basketball...as a senior, was an Honorable-Mention Division III All-Ohio selection...averaged 14 points as a senior...second-team Northeast Inland All-District selection...as a junior was a third-team Division III Northeast Inland All-District selection...Vikings were 19-5 his junior year and won the district title as well... was a two-time all-conference selection...member of the National Honor Society...president of the school’s Lettermen’s Club. PERSONAL: Parents are Greg and Debbie Rowan...has a brother (Kyle)... born July 20, 1986...major is biology/pre-med.

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two total tackles against Lock Haven and Western Illinois...also had single stops against Ohio State, South Dakota State and Indiana State...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...played 147 snaps on special teams units...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Stony Brook and Indiana State...earned his first letter. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-Central District selection as a defensive back...second-team All-Central District selection as a wide receiver...second-team all-metro pick as a defensive back...registered 63 tackles, six pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions...caught 40 passes for 475 yards and seven touchdowns...junior year, Monarchs were 10-2 losing in overtime in the state playoffs...were AAA Division 6 Central Region finalists...had 47 tackles and five interceptions...all-district first-team selection...coach was Bill Bowles...also played basketball and competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Vernon and Monica Cousins...has a sister...born Sept. 28, 1989...major is psychology.

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TODD ROWAN #15 • QUARTERBACK JR. | 6-3 | 215 Braceville, Ohio

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LaBrae High School 2007 GATEWAY ACADEMIC FIRST TEAM

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JOHN SASSON #53 • LINEBACKER RFR. | 6-2 | 230 Pittsburgh, Pa. Fox Cha Chapel pel High School

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Slippery Rock...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State. HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s North Fabulous 22 squad as a senior...first-team All-Quad Southwest and All-Big East Conference selection...also played offensive line...as a junior, was a first-team all-conference selection...named Foxes’ Defensive MVP...piled up 121 total tackles, including 21 for losses and seven sacks...had three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown...had three fumble recoveries...named team’s Defensive Player of the Week 10 times...also played center and guard...as a sophomore, was a second-team all-league pick playing fullback and middle linebacker...coach was Bryan Deal. PERSONAL: Parents are Katie and Robert Sasson...has three brothers and three sisters....brothers Mike (UConn) and Tim (IUP) played college football...born August 20, 1988...major is hospitality management.

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: First-team Academic All-Gateway...saw action in all 11 games as holder on placement kicks...took snaps at quarterback in four games...played QB against Lock Haven, Missouri State, UNI and Indiana State...completed 1-of-2 passes for eight yards...completion came against Indiana State...other attempt was in fourth quarter at UNI...credited with 31 snaps played on offense... played 18 against Lock Haven, five against Missouri State, one at UNI and seven at Indiana State...registered a 4.0 GPA in the fall semester... HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Southern Utah...earned his second letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in all 14 games as holder on placement kicks...was third-string quarterback for the season...scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Southern Illinois and Illinois State (playoffs)...named the Four Square Club YSU Academic Player of the Year... posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...in ‘07 Spring Game completed 14-of-20 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown... earned his first letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...earned Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week accolades against Pittsburgh and Western Kentucky...had a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...in ‘06 Spring Game completed 12-of-12 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division V All-Ohio selection...passed for 2,604 yards and 22 touchdowns...completed 170-of-315 passes... completed 54 percent of his passes...ranked 11th in the state in total passing yardage (all divisions)...was a Turmbull County Player-of-the-Year nominee...threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for another in the Vikings’ win over Girard...team finished 6-4, posting first winning record since 2000...as a junior, threw for 1,400 yards and 10 touchdowns...coach his final two seasons was Bill Bohren...as a sophomore threw for 1,700 yards and 13 scores...honorable-mention All-Northeast Inland Division IV All-District selection...three-time all-conference and

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#67 • CENTER SR. | 6-3 | 275 Warren War ren,, Ohio

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a 10-game winning streak...two-year starter...Howland was 9-4 his junior season...recorded 68 tackles and four sacks...named Special-Mention AllOhio...named all-county, All-MAC and all-district ﬁrst-team...coach was Dick Angle...a member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Greg and Stacy Samsa...has a sister (Tristan)... born Oct. 10, 1985...major is industrial and systems engineering.

BRAD SAMSA

Howland High School 2007 ALL-AMERICA (SECOND TEAM) 2007 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM 2007 GATEWAY ACADEMIC (H-M) 2006 GATEWAY SECOND TEAM 2006 GATEWAY ACADEMIC (H-M) 2007 | JUNIOR: Second-Team All-America selection by The Associated Press...Honorable-Mention The Sports Network All-American as an offensive tackle...first-team All-Gateway selection...honorable-mention Academic All-Gateway pick...started all 11 games on the offensive line…started first three games at right guard before moving to left tackle because of injuries…played an offensive-line high 688 snaps, allowing one sack…had five performances of 80 percent or better…graded out at 80 percent for the year…season-best grade was 89 percent at Indiana State...earned a 86 percent grade versus Missouri State...graded out at 85 percent against Lock Haven in first game at tackle...played a seasonbest 72 snaps at Southern Illinois...also played 71 versus Western Illinois... played 63 snaps in six other contests...three-time Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game...earned honors vs. South Dakota State, Lock Haven and Southern Illinois...earned his third letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Named second-team All-Gateway Conference... was an honorable-mention Academic All-Gateway selection...owned the highest cumulative grade percentage of all the linemen during the regular season (77 percent)...started all 14 games at right guard... named the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game against Maine, UC Davis and Northern Iowa...Gateway Offensive Lineman of the Week against Maine...team-high five winning performances during the regular season...graded a season-high 83 percent at Illinois State...graded above 80 percent against UC Davis, Indiana State, Northern Iowa and Western Kentucky...was the top performer on the line in four games...played all 77 offensive snaps against James Madison...in regular season credited with 649 plays...regular-season high was 76 at Illinois State...was the Wachovia Securities Leadership Award Winner against Northern Iowa... earned his second letter. 2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in six games and started at center against Western Kentucky in season finale...played against Slippery Rock, Northeastern, Liberty, Indiana State and Southern Illinois... stepped in at center in the first quarter at SIU and played the rest of the game...named the Offensive Lineman of the Game versus WKU...earned his first letter. 2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was the Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week against McNeese State and Western Illinois. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a first-team All-Ohio Division II selection as a defensive lineman...first-team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District Division II honoree...first-team all-MAC as a defensive lineman...conference’s defensive player of the year...third-leading tackler...recorded 110 stops with 14 sacks...on offense had a blocking grade of 90 percent...team captain...Howland won its first Metro Athletic Conference Championship...team qualified for the Division II playoffs for third straight season... Tigers finished 10-2...team lost to Copley in the regional semifinals...had

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MYCHAL SAVAGE #96 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE SR. | 6-2 | 30 3055 Hartsdale, N.Y. New Rochelle High School Hargrave Military Academy 2007 ALL-AMERICA (THIRD TEAM) 2007 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM 2006 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM 2005 GATEWAY ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM 2007 | JUNIOR: Third-team The Sports Network All-America selection... first-team All-Gateway Conference selection...started all 11 games... credited with 43 total tackles, including 26 solo stops...had five tackles for losses and 4.5 sacks for 31 yards in losses...posted a season-best 12 stops, including nine solos in season finale against Western Illinois...had two sacks for 11 yards in losses, two fumble recoveries and two quarterback hurries in the game...had nine stops at Indiana State, including eight solos...opened the year with six tackles at Ohio State...credited with four stops versus Stony Brook...had three tackles against Missouri State, including 1.5 sacks for 16 yards in losses...one of which was a 15-yard loss in the second quarter...also credited with a hurry...had two stops versus South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, Southern Utah and Illinois State...had a sack for a four-yard loss against Southern Utah...had a solo tackle at UNI...played a defensive-line best 579 snaps...graded out at 85 percent for the season...Sports Network National Defensive Player of the Week vs. Western Illinois...HBK Defensive Player of the Game vs. Missouri State and Western Illinois...Haines Family Player of the Game vs. WIU... earned his third letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Named First-Team All-Gateway...played in all 14 games, starting the first 13...registered 54 total tackles with 26 solo stops... ranked eighth on the team and first among lineman...third on the team with three sacks for losses of 24 yards... recorded 5.5 tackles for 30 yards

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NATE SCHKURKO #85 • WIDE R ECEIVER RFR. | 6-2 | 19 1955 Twinsburg,, Ohio Twinsburg Twinsburg High School

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: A versatile athlete, played four positions throughout high school career...as a senior was an honorable-mention Western Reserve Conference selection as a defensive back...team’s special teams player of the year as long snapper... senior year played quarterback and defensive back...had 1,000 all-purpose yards...recorded 42 tackles, including 31 solo stops...named Tigers’ special teams player of the year...as a junior played wide receiver and defensive back...caught 21 passes for 335 yards and four touchdowns... earned all-conference accolades...had three interceptions...four-year starter at long snapper...coach was Al Hodakievic...also played baseball and basketball...member of the honor roll...four-year member of Students Against Drunk Drivers. PERSONAL: Parents are Karen and Nick Schkurko...has a sister...born Sept. 28, 1989...major is civil engineering.

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way Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was an honorable-mention All-Ohio Cardinal Conference selection as an offensive lineman...was a second-team all-district pick...graded out at 97 percent with 26 pancake blocks...had 66 tackles, including four sacks on the defensive line...as a junior, was a second-team All-OCC selection and honorable-mention all-district pick...coach was LeRoy Smith...also competed in track and field...member of National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Heidi and Ted Sazdanoff...has three brothers... born July 14, 1988...major is biology/pre-med.

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Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF 4.5-31 0-0 0 0 3-24 0-0 1 1 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 8-56 0-0 1 1

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Oﬀensive Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State...Named to Gate-

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GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL 11/11 26 17 43 5.0-31 14/13 26 28 54 5.5-30 10/7 5 14 19 2.0-3 35/31 57 59 116 12.5-64

Mansfield,, Ohio Mansfield Mansfield High School

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#74 • OFFENSIVE TACKLE RFR. | 6-3 | 265

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in losses...forced a fumble against Western Illinois and recovered a fumble against Northern Iowa...credited with a pass breakup against Penn State... recorded 10 tackles against Western Illinois...had four solos and six assists in the game...recorded six tackles with five solo stops against Penn State...posted five tackles against Slippery Rock, Maine, Northern Iowa, and James Madison...had four solos against JMU...three solo stops against UC Davis...also had three stops against Southern Illinois and Appalachian State...two solos against Illinois State in the playoffs...had a seven-yard TFL against Indiana State...picked up at least a half-TFL in five consecutive games against UC Davis, MSU, Indiana State, WIU and UNI...credited with 549 plays during the regular season...third most by any defensive player... played all 58 snaps against James Madison in the playoffs...earned the W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week against Indiana State...named the HBK Defensive Player of the Game versus PSU, Indiana State and WIU... named the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game against Slippery Rock and Missouri State...earned his second letter. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Named to the Gateway All-Newcomer Team...played in 10 games starting seven of the first eight...did not play at Indiana State... finished with 27 tackles...had two stops against Slippery Rock...tallied four tackles against Northeastern...recorded four stops at Liberty...credited with three tackles at Pitt...had two tackles against Illinois State...recorded three tackles, including one for loss against Western Illinois...came up with four tackles versus Missouri State...had three stops at UNI...had a tackle at Southern Illinois...had two stops versus Western Kentucky...had three quarterback hurries...credited with 327 defensive plays by the coaching staff...had a season-high 44 plays against Northeastern...enrolled in January and participated in Spring Drills...earned his first letter. HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY: Had 36 tackles, including six for losses...had five hurries and three sacks...played defensive tackle...Tigers finished the year 8-3...coach was Robert Prunty. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Class AA selection as a defensive lineman as a senior...played offensive line as well...New Rochelle won the Class AA Championship...finished with a 12-1 record, winning final 12 games... defeated Webster Schroeder 32-6 in the title game...had five tackles as New Rochelle allowed 132 yards -- 17 rushing -- in title game...named the most outstanding lineman of the title game...Huguenots allowed just six touchdowns...recorded 105 tackles final two seasons...coach was Lou DiRienzo...participated in track and field throwing the shot put. PERSONAL: Parents are John and Norma Savage...has a brother (Corie) and a sister (Niya)...born Feb. 6, 1986...major is biology.

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JABARI SCOTT #34 • TAILBACK JR. | 5-10 | 19 1955 San Antonio, Texas Taft High School 2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in nine games, starting four...started first four contests...had 524 yards rushing on 93 carries and scored five touchdowns...caught three passes for 25 yards... rushed for a career-high 149 yards on 14 carries and had two touchdowns at Indiana State...scored on two one-yard plunges...busted a 60-yard run in the fourth quarter for longest Penguin run of the season...had a season-high 19 carries for 89 yards against South Dakota State...scored on a three-yard rush in the first quarter...caught two passes for five yards...had 99 yards on 16 carries versus Stony Brook...scored on a one-yard run in the first quarter...had a long rush of 29 yards...finished with 88 yards on 12 carries against Lock Haven...scored on a 51-yard run in the first...had 59 yards on 14 attempts versus Southern Utah...had a long of 17 yards against the Thunderbirds...six rushes at UNI for 13 yards...also caught a 20-yard pass against the Panthers...had two rushes against Illinois State and one at Southern Illinois...did not play against Western Illinois and Missouri State...YSU was 4-0 when he scored a touchdown...Haines Family Player of the Game vs. Indiana State...earned his first letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Redshirted. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Saw action in four games as a tailback...one of seven true freshmen to play...had 31 carries for 134 yards and three touchdowns...scored a touchdown in three games...had 15 carries for 62 yards and a score versus Slippery Rock...three-yard touchdown run in the third... five carries for 14 yards against Northeastern...four rushes for 16 yards at Liberty...scored on an 11-yard run in the fourth...seven carries for 42 yards at Indiana State...scored on a 24-yard run in the fourth. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Class 5A All-State Associated Press Texas Sports Editors selection as a senior...third-team Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A...rushed for 2,493 yards on 306 carries and scored 33 touchdowns...averaged 8.1 yards a carry and 178.1 yards per game... ranked third in class 5A in yards, touchdowns and attempts...Raiders finished the season 10-4 losing in the Division II Region IV finals...rushed for more than 100 yards on 11 occasions...named the Express-News’ Newcomer of the Year...finalist for Area Offensive Player of the Year...rushing total was the seventh best in city history and second best in school history...unanimous selection to the District 27-5A squad...scored four touchdowns against S.A. East Central, S.A. Marshall and Laredo Nixon...at least one score in every game...10 multi-touchdown games...rushed for a high of 279 yards against MacArthur...352 total yards and three scores in that game...five 200-yard plus games...went over 200 against East Central, S.A. Clark, S.A. Holmes and Corpus Christi Ray...season-best 32 attempts against Jay...coach was Lee Bridges...played on the junior varsity after transferring from Jay High School...competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Eugene and Janet Scott...born July 12, 1986... major is communication studies.

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SCOTT SENTNER #39 • FREE SAFETY RFR. | 6-2 | 185 McDonald, Ohio McDonald High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a second-team AllOhio Division VI selection...was a three-year letterwinner as a safety and wide receiver...coach was Dan Williams...also played basketball...team won district championships in senior year...posted a 24-game winning streak to start the season...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Lucinda and Robert Sentner...has four sisters... born June 15, 1989...major is hospitality management.

ROSHON SIMONS #59 • LINEBACKER JR. | 6-1 | 23 2355 Columbus, Ohio Eastmoor Academy 2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in 10 games, starting the first nine of the year...credited with 55 total tackles, including 25 solo stops...had two pass breakups, 1.5 tackles for losses and two quarterback hurries...posted season-best 12 tackles in season opener at Ohio State...credited with 10 assists and a pass breakup against the Buckeyes...had six stops against Southern Utah, Illinois State and at UNI...had four solos versus SUU and UNI...had five stops against Western Illinois, Southern Illinois and Lock Haven...finished with four stops, including three solos against South Dakota State and Stony Brook...had two tackles against Missouri State...had a pass breakup against SBU...credited with a tackle for loss versus SUU...credited with 495 snaps played on defense by the coaching staff...third most among linebackers...did not play at Indiana State...YSU’s Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game vs. Illinois State...Haines Family Player of

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Lisbon,, Ohio Lisbon Beaver Loc Local al High School

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Member of the squad...did not see action. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time Special Mention All-Ohio Division III selection...ﬁrst-team all-district and all-conference as a junior and senior... was 107-of-110 on PAT kicks...kicked a 46-yard ﬁeld goal...coach was Rich Wright...four-year letterwinner in soccer...made the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Peggy and Gary Satmare...has two sisters and a brother...born Dec. 8, 1987...major is civil engineering.

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2007 | JUNIOR Named to the Gateway All-Newcomer Team...played in nine games, starting the final seven of the year...rushed for a teamhigh 610 yards on 123 attempts and scored 10 touchdowns...caught 13 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown...recorded 754 all-purpose yards... scored 11 touchdowns tying for the most on the team...66 points were second most...had two 100-yard rushing performances...recorded a season-high 122 yards rushing on 14 attempts at Indiana State...had a season-long 40-yard run against the Sycamores...scored on an 11-yard run in the third quarter...posted 102 yards on 15 carries and scored three touchdowns against Missouri State...had a season-high 22 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns against Western Illinois...scored on a twoyard and one-yard run...caught a season-best four passes for 25 yards and a score against the Leathernecks...17-yard reception for a score in the second quarter helped QB Tom Zetts set school record for career TD passes...had 60 yards on 11 carries and scored two touchdowns in debut against Stony Brook...had scoring runs of eight and three yards... scored a TD on his third career carry...accounted for all 27 yards in scoring drive...had 11 attempts for 30 yards against Lock Haven...had 40 yards on nine rushes at Southern Illinois...had 69 yards on nine attempts against Southern Utah...had 68 yards on a 19 carries and scored two touchdowns against Illinois State...had two one-yard rushing scores against the Redbirds...had 50 yards on 11 attempts at UNI...had two receptions against SIU, SUU and UNI...also caught single passes against Lock Haven, Missouri State and Indiana State...credited with 335 snaps played, most among tailbacks...played a high of 60 against WIU...301 plays came in final seven games...three kickoff returns for 64 yards...had two for 45, including a long of 25 against Missouri State...had one for 19 versus Stony Brook...named Gateway Conference’s Offensive Player

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San Diego, Calif.

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SIMONS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total 2007 10/9 25 30 55 2006 13/2 14 22 36 Total 23/11 29 52 91

#25 • TAILBACK SR. | 5-10 | 19 1955

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the Game vs. Ohio State and Illinois State...earned his second letter. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Played in 13 games, starting two...only true freshman to see action...had 36 total tackles, including 14 solos...posted a career-best 12 tackles at Western Illinois...credited with four solo stops... biggest play was a fumble recovery at the one-yard line in the fourth quarter...six tackles against Indiana State, including three solos, and a pass breakup...four stops against UNI...finished with three tackles against Appalachian State...had two stops against Southern Illinois and at Penn State...had single stops in four games...started against Western Illinois and UNI...credited with 280 plays during the regular season by the coaching staff...named the Haines Family Player of the Game (radio) against Western Illinois...also earned the W.O.W. Hit of the Game during the contest...did not play against Slippery Rock...earned his first letter. HIGH SCHOOL: All-city and honorable-mention all-district selection ...Eastmoor is a Division IV school...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Jim Miranda...also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Robert Simons and Pamela Ray...has a brother (Marcus Ray) and a sister (Shamika Parker)...brother Marcus was a standout at Michigan from 1994 through 1998...Marcus was a member of the 1997 Wolverine co-National Championship team...born Dec. 30, 1987... major is undetermined.

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of the Week for his performance against Missouri State...did not play against Ohio State and South Dakota State...HBK Offensive Player of the Game vs. Missouri State...earned his first letter. GROSSMONT: First-team All-Foothills Conference selection as a senior...Griffins finished 10-2 for the season and were ranked ninth in the J.C. Grid-Wire poll...in nine regular-season games had 613 yards rushing on 108 carries and scored 10 touchdowns...had a high of 18 attempts against San Diego Mesa...scored four touchdowns and rushed for 124 yards against Antelope Valley...long rush was 40 yards...had 119 yards and two scores agianst San Diego Mesa...in Southern California Bowl win over Victor Valley had 87 yards on 16 carries...lost 13-6 to Bakersfield in COA South region semifinals...as a freshman was an honorable-mention All-Foothills pick...in six regular-season games had 458 yards and five touchdowns...had a long run of 61 yards...team posted a 13-1 record winning the state championship...Griffins were tabbed National Champion by J.C. Grid-Wire...team won 23-of-25 games in his two years...won two Foothills Conference championships...coach was Dave Jordan. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, rushed for 1,456 yards on 204 carries and had 15 touchdowns...second-team All-CIF selection...replaced Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush at running back (also school of No. 1 Draft pick San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith)...Highlanders reached the state SDCIF Division II title game three straight years (2002-04)... played in annual Spanos Classic...coach was Donnie Van Hook. PERSONAL: Parents are Kathleen and Kevin Smith...has six siblings... born Nov. 25, 1987...major is general studies.

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#6 • QUARTERBACK UA RTERBACK JR. | 6-0 | 20 2055

DIONTE SNOW #17 • WIDE R ECEIVER RFR. | 6-2 | 185 Toledo,, Ohio Toledo Scott High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Stony Brook. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was a second-team all-city and secondteam all-district selection...honorable-mention Division I Northwest All-District...had 38 receptions for 706 yards (18.6 avg.) and eight touchdowns...also returned kickoffs...as a junior had 21 catches for 364 yards... coach was Matt Davis...also played basketball and competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Nykiiah and James Davis...has four sisters...born June 4, 1988...major is pre-nursing.

NHEMIE THEODORE #66 • OFFENSIVE GUARD UA RD SR. | 6-3 | 31 3155 Irvington, N.J. Irvington High School Minnesota

Southfield, Mich. Southfield High School Toledo TOLEDO: Was a member of the program from 2005 through 2007...redshirted in 2005 and did not see action in 2007...in 2006, played in five games, making two starts...started against McNeese State and Pittsburgh...completed 14-of-23 passes (60.9 percent) for 125 yards and a touchdown... against McNeese was 11-of-17 for 121 yards and a score...completed 3-of-5 passes for 14 yards against Pitt...attempted two punts...averaged 43.5 yards per kick...had a 48-yard punt against Iowa State, pinning the Cyclones at the four-yard line...also saw action against Western Michigan...coach was Tom Amstutz. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a special mention all-state Division II selection as a senior for the Bluejays...also a first-team all-conference and secondteam all-county selection...threw for 1,428 yards and 16 touchdowns... ran for 450 yards on 40 carries and scored four touchdowns...team posted a 9-0 regular-season mark to win league championship...lost in the District 2, Region 3 semifinals...listed No. 14 on the Detroit Free Press’ Fab 50 List...coach was David Reese...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Derrick and Angela Summers...has a younger brother (Derrick)...Derrick is a linebacker at Toledo...born Aug. 22, 1986 in Kansas City, Mo...major is undetermined.

2007 | JUNIOR: Started all 11 games at right tackle...played 683 snaps, second most on the offensive line... trailed only Brad Samsa by five plays...played a season-high 73 snaps at Indiana State...played 72 snaps at Southern Illinois and 71 against Western Illinois...season-best grade of 74 percent came at UNI...played at least 63 snaps on six other occasions...earned his first letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in seven games on defense...had two tackles...had a solo stop against Maine...recorded an assist at Western Illinois...played in all four non-conference games...saw action versus Indiana State and WIU...played against Appalachian State...joined program

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WARD’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL 2007 11/1 7 10 17 3.5-8 2006 10/0 4 4 8 0-0 2005 2/0 0 1 1 0-0 Total 23/1 11 15 26 3.5-8

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#32 • CORNERBACK JR. | 5-10 | 18 1855

Benedictine High School

Pittsburgh, Pa. Carrick High School

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 11 games, starting five at cornerback... started against Ohio State, South Dakota State, Stony Brook, Southern Illinois and Southern Utah...credited with 41 total tackles, including 31 solo stops...picked off two passes for 38 yards...recorded 10 tackles, including eight solos at SIU...forced a fumble on the opening kickoff, had two pass breakups and fourth quarter interception...returned INT 13 yards to set up YSU’s tying touchdown... had seven tackles against Southern Utah, including six solo stops...had five solo collars versus Western Illinois and returned a fourth quarter interception 25 yards...also had five tackles in debut at Ohio State...had three stops versus Stony Brook and Illinois State...had two stops against South Dakota State, UNI and Indiana State...credited with single tackles versus Lock Haven and Missouri State...played 399 snaps on defense... also was a key special teams player...in on 127 special units plays...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Ohio State...earned his first letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Did not see action...was scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against Southern Illinois. 2005 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was the scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Liberty. HIGH SCHOOL: Played running back...named to the City League All-Star Team...named team’s offensive MVP as a senior...was a team captain...as a senior led the City League in receiving...rushed for three touchdowns and 173 yards on 32 carries against Schenley... as a junior finished second in the league with 797 yards rushing...as a sophomore rushed for 137 yards on 30 carries versus Allderdice...ran for 124 yards against Oliver...earned three letters...coach was Jeff McCafferty...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Mother is Yvonne Wicks...has a brother (Eric) and a sister (Tanisha)...born July 30, 1987...major is criminal justice.

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Cleveland,, Ohio Cleveland 2007 | JUNIOR: Saw action in all 11 games and started at Indiana State... credited with 17 total tackles, including seven solos...finished with five tackles on two occasions...had five stops at Indiana State and against Lock Haven...credited with four solos and two tackles for losses against the Sycamores...had two assists at Ohio State...had one solo and one assisted stop against Illinois State...had a two-yard tackle for loss versus Stony Brook...had assisted stops against Southern Utah and Missouri State...also played special teams...played 84 plays on special teams units...credited with 146 snaps on defense by the coaching staff...earned his first letter. 2006 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 10 of 11 regular-season games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams...finished the year with eight total tackles, including four solo stops...had three tackles, including two solos in win over UC Davis...had single stops against Slippery Rock, Maine, Penn State, Western Illinois and Illinois State. 2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in two contests...played against Northeastern and Pittsburgh...had an assisted tackle versus Northeastern...credited with four snaps played...three of which came

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#35 • LINEBACKER SR. | 6-3 | 20 2055

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NATE WARD

against Pitt...was scout team Defensive Player of the Week against UNI. 2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was scout team special teams player of the week against Western Illinois...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Played safety and tight end at Benedictine...was a member of the 2003 Division III State Championship team as a senior... Benedictine finished 14-1 overall and beat Kenton 12-0 in the state title game...in 2002 team lost to Columbus Bishop Watterson in the state title game...team finished 12-3 his junior year...team won regional championship his junior and senior years...coach was Art Bortnick...also played baseball. PERSONAL: Parents are Nathan and Marsha Ward...born May 20, 1986... major is finance.

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right before season started. MINNESOTA | 2004 and 2005: Was a member of the Gophers’ program in 2004 and 2005...did not play in 2005 and redshirted in 2004...Minnesota was 7-5 and reached the Music City Bowl in 2005...team also played in the Music City Bowl in 2004...coach was Glen Mason. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2003, had 70 tackles, 17 tackles for losses and eight sacks...selected as a PrepStar All-American...ranked among the top 50 defensive tackles in the nation by Rivals...three-time all-conference, all-area and all-city selection while being an all-county pick as a senior...tallied 250 tackles, including 160 solo stops in his career...also had 41 tackles for losses, 30 sacks and 16 forced fumbles in his career... coach was Darnell Grant...three-year letterwinner and all-conference performer in track and ﬁeld...two-year letterwinner in basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Alphonse and Eramse Theodore...born Oct. 8, 1986...major is communication studies.

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DEON’TE WILLIAMS #11 • DEFENSIVE END SO. | 6-4 | 200

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Cleveland, Ohio Glenville High School 2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games as a member of special teams and defensive reserve...credited with a half tackle at Indiana State...did not play at UNI...was in on 58 special teams snaps...earned his first letter. 2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against Missouri State. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, finished with 46 tackles, including 19 solo stops...had eight sacks...had 13 tackles for losses, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery...Glenville advanced to the state Division I regional finals before losing to Lakewood St. Edward...Glenville finished 12-1...as a junior, Glenville advanced to the Division I semifinals losing to Canton McKinley...finished the season 12-2...coach was Ted Ginn Sr. PERSONAL: Mother is Sabrina Williams...has three siblings...born Nov. 24, 1987...major is undetermined.

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JAY WIEZBISKI FREE SAFETY RFR. | 5-11 | 180

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letterwinner at Hargrave...played defensive back...coach was Marty Talbert...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Nancy and J.C. Wiezbiski...has a brother (J.R.) and a sister (Haley)...born Nov. 28, 1987...major is criminal justice.

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CORBIN WILLIAMSON

Northside High School Geoorgia Military College Ge

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Suwanee, Ga. Atlanta Christian High School Hargrave Military Academy HARGRAVE: Was an oﬀensive lineman for the prep school in 2007...coach was Robert Prunty. HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons as an oﬀensive guard and defensive tackle...coach was Jimmy Chupp...also played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Sylvia and Donald Williamson...has a brother and three sisters...born May 12, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio...major is prebusiness marketing.

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FERLANDO WILLIAMS Warner War ner Robins Robins,, Ga.

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Cuyahoga Fal Falls ls,, Ohio Hargrave Milit Militaary Academy

2007 | JUNIOR: Gateway Conference Newcomer of the Year...named first-team All-Gateway as a wide receiver...first Penguin wide receiver to earn first-team All-Gateway honors...played in all 11 games, starting the final 10 of the season...had 464 yards rushing on 74 carries and scored nine touchdowns...caught 42 passes for 499 yards and two scores...completed 2-of-3 passes for 21 yards...one of two players in school history with 40 receptions and 70 rushes (Lorenzo Davis 49-131 in 1987)...had five kickoff returns for 90 yards...finished with 1,053 all-purpose yards... scored a team-high tying 11 touchdowns and finished with 66 points... posted a season-high 87 yards rushing on a season-best 15 carries at Southern Illinois...scored on touchdown runs of 12 and three yards...had 62 yards on three rushes against Lock Haven, including a season-long 40-yard touchdown gallop...finished with 56 yards on eight attempts, including a 37-yarder versus Illinois State...had 52 yards on six rushes at Indiana State...scored on a five-yard run...had 12 carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns versus Southern Utah...scored on runs of three and two yards, including go-ahead score with 5:26 left in the fourth quarter...had 48 yards on eight carries and two scores against Missouri

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DE’ANGELO WILSON #4 • CORNERBACK SR. | 5-10 | 195

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Sacr acramento, amento, Calif. Mesa Verde High School Nevada Neva da

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2007 | JUNIOR: Named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer Team...played in all 11 games, starting nine at cornerback...credited with 39 total tackles, including 21 solo stops...had five pass breakups and two interceptions...returned 27 punts for 284 yards and 11 kickoffs for 266 yards... posted a season-high eight tackles against Missouri State, including five solos...had seven tackles against Illinois State, including five solos...also had three pass breakups...had six tackles in debut at Ohio State...had five collars at UNI...credited with three stops versus Western Illinois... had two stops against South Dakota State, Stony Brook, Southern Utah and Indiana State...had single tackles against Lock Haven and Southern Illinois...returned an interception 34 yards against Stony Brook... also had an INT versus Lock Haven...blocked a first quarter field-goal attempt vs. SUU...ranked 29th in the nation averaging 10.5 yards per punt return...284 punt-return yards were the third most in a season in school history...the 27 returns ranked fifth...had 110 punt-return yards on five returns versus Illinois State, including a season-long 76-yarder to set up a fourth-quarter touchdown...punt return yardage for the game ranked fourth in school history...had four returns versus Stony Brook and Southern Utah...had three returns for 57 yards against South Dakota State...had a 39-yard return against the Jackrabbits...had a 24-yard return against Western Illinois...had a 20-yard return at Indiana State... had three kickoff returns for 80 yards against the Redbirds...season-long 38-yard return against ISU...had a 33-yard return against Missouri State and a 30-yard return versus Southern Utah...did not start versus South Dakota State and Stony Brook...credited with 531 snaps played by the coaching staff...earned his first letter. NEVADA: As a sophomore played in 13 games making four starts at cornerback...started against Miami (Fla.), Colorado State and Fresno State...had 32 total tackles, including 21 solo stops...returned 16 punts for 228 yards, an average of 14.2 per return...had a long of 69 against

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State...had scoring runs of five and three versus the Bears...tallied 32 yards on two carries against Stony Brook...scored on a 15-yard scamper in the fourth quarter...had 32 yards on five attempts versus South Dakota State...had 22 yards against Western Illinois, 12 at Ohio State and 10 at UNI...caught a pass in each of the final 10 games...had eight grabs twice...had eight receptions for a season-high 133 yards versus Western Illinois...caught a 41-yard pass vs. WIU...season-best 187 all-purpose yards in the game...also caught eight balls at UNI for 66 yards...had seven hauls for 43 yards at SIU...caught five passes for 71 yards, including a 29-yarder against Illinois State...caught four passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns against Stony Brook...had TD receptions of 44 and 15 yards in the second quarter...the 44-yarder was a season-long reception...had three receptions against Southern Utah...had two grabs for 43 yards, including a 38-yard catch against Lock Haven...caught two passes for 29 yards versus MSU...had a 20-yard reception against South Dakota State...also had two hauls at Indiana State...completed passes against OSU and WIU...connected on a 16-yard pass against the Leathernecks and five-yarder versus the Buckeyes...also threw a pass at SIU...returned two kickoffs for 32 yards against WIU...had two returns for 43 yards at UNI...had a 15-yard return at Indiana State...lined up at wide receiver for 497 snaps...lined up at quarterback for 103 plays...took 14 snaps at quarterback at Ohio State and Southern Illinois...played 69 snaps total against Western Illinois and Southern Utah...HBK Offensive Player of the Game vs. Stony Brook, Southern Illinois and Illinois State...one of two players (Tom Zetts) to earn Offensive Player-of-the-Game honors three times...received Derek Pixley Hit of the Week award vs. Southern Utah... named Haines Family Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State and Southern Illinois...earned his first letter. 2006 | JUNIOR: Redshirted...scout team Offensive Player of the Week against Slippery Rock...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week versus Illinois State (playoffs). GEORGIA MILITARY: Directed Georgia Military to a number-two ranking in the final NJCAA poll...GMC was just behind Glendale (Ariz.) Community College in the final rankings...the Bulldogs finished his sophomore year with a 9-2 record after winning their final eight games of the season...two losses were by a total of five points (two at Snow and three in overtime versus Navarro)...GMC beat Coffeyville 21-17 in the Golden Isles Bowl Classic by scoring two fourth-quarter touchdowns...Williams played a key role in the win throwing for two fourth-quarter scores and engineering both drives...had a 15-yard scoring pass early in the fourth quarter and a game-winning 20-yard toss with 1:10 left in the contest... set up his first score with an 84-yard pass...was 9-of-18 for 236 yards and two touchdowns versus Coffeyville...threw for a season-high 222 yards in win over fourth-ranked Nassau...had three touchdown passes in the game...threw for three touchdowns and 207 yards against the Valdosta State JV in Sept. 29 meeting...completed over 80 passes...had more than 170 attempts...finished with 10 touchdown passes...team averaged 41.4 points the final eight games...scored more than 40 six times during that stretch...as a freshman directed team to 5-5 mark...coach was Bert Williams...school is located in Milledgeville, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: Completed 69-of-128 pass attempts as a senior in 2003 for the Eagles...threw 12 touchdown passes...ran for 784 yards and 10 touchdowns on 118 carries...returned 15 punts for 174 yards and four kickoffs for 87 yards...voted Area’s Most Outstanding quarterback... played quarterback for South Team in Georgia’s North-South All-Star Game...engineered the only offensive touchdown of game...his 56-yard touchdown pass led to the South’s 10-7 victory...two-time Class 5A Player of the Week...Flint Energy Player of the Week...Fox Sports Player of the Week...named Most Outstanding Defensive Player his junior season and Most Outstanding Offensive Player as a sophomore...coach was Conrad Nix...also played soccer...signed with Chattanooga out of high school. PERSONAL: Mother is Michelle Williams...born July 6, 1986...has a sister...major is accounting.

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PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES Louisiana Tech...in that game had three returns for 125 yards, including a 45-yarder...was named the WAC Special Teams Player of the Week... returned seven kickoffs for 162 yards, averaging 23.1 per return...had long of 31 yards against the Hurricanes...Nevada was 8-5 losing to Miami in the MPC Computers Bowl...as a redshirt freshman played in nine games...recorded 11 total tackles, including seven solo stops...had two interceptions returning them for 83 yards and a touchdown...broke up three passes...in wild 49-48 overtime win over UCF in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, returned an interception 36 yards, had six tackles, four solos and registered two pass breakups....returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown against Idaho...finished with eight kickoff returns for 148 yards, an average of 18.5 per return...Nevada was 9-3...coach was Chris Ault...redshirted in 2004. HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team all-league selection...rushed for 1,207 yards with 14 touchdowns and averaged 9.3 yards per carry in 2003 as a senior... named his team’s MVP in basketball and football as a senior... defensive MVP as a freshman, sophomore and junior...earned honorable-mention all-league as a junior in football and basketball...was a first-team all-league honoree in basketball as a senior. PERSONAL: Born July 18, 1985...parents are Ron Alford and Hessica Milbert...has two sisters...major is general studies.

DAILYN CAMPBELL #18 • QUARTERBACK FR. | 6-1 | 195 Kenton,, Ohio | Kenton High School Kenton HIGH SCHOOL: Moved to wide receiver and played linebacker as a senior after playing quarterback as a junior and sophomore...caught 30-plus passes as a senior and was second-team all-conference...participated for Western Buckeye League in Northwest Ohio All-Star Game...Kenton was 7-3 his senior campaign...as a junior completed 155-of-305 passes for 2,608 yards...was 24-of-46 for 339 yards and four touchdowns against Celina...as a sophomore was a second-team All-Ohio Division III selection...Wildcats reached the regional quarterﬁnals posting a 7-4 record... completed 167-of-323 passes for 2,921 yards...coach was Mike Mauk...also competed in track and ﬁeld, powerlifting and played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Donna Deisler and Dale Campbell...born May 16, 1990...academic interest is education.

BILL DUGAN #68 • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

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Poland, Polan d, Ohio | Polan olandd High School

WILSON ILSON

2007 IN REVIEW

JOEL YOUNKINS #43 • FULLBACK ULL BACK RFR. | 6-2 | 22 2255

WARREN FELTON

Hubbard,, Ohio Hubbard

#92 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE FR. | 6-2 | 28 2800

RECORDS

HISTORY

Hubbard High School 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in fall semester...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against Indiana State...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division III All-Ohio pick linebacker as a senior...first-team All-Northeast Inland District selection...first-team All-Trumbull Athletic Conference...rushed for 204 yards on 26 attempts while scoring two touchdowns against Liberty...was Hubbard’s Trumbull County Player-of-the-Year nominee...Eagles were 10-1 reaching the regional semifinals...was a Big 22 selection...named team MVP as a senior and junior...named all-conference and all-county as a junior...Eagles were 7-3 in 2005....coach was Jeff Bayuk...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Janine and Gary Younkins...has a sister...born July 23, 1988...major is exercise science.

HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division III All-Ohio selection as an offensive lineman...first-team Division III All-Northeast Inland District pick...was a two-year starter at tackle...served as a team captain as a senior...Poland was 7-4 reaching the regional quarterfinals of the state playoffs...during his junior year, the Bulldogs were 7-4 and shared the MAC championship... coach was former Penguin Mark Brungard...also competed in track and field...threw the shot put...member of honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Elaine Denofrio and Williams Dugan...has a brother (David) and a sister (Jen)...parents and sister attended YSU...born Nov. 29, 1989...academic interest is education.

Baltimore, Baltim ore, Md. | Cardinal Gibbons High School HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive end and defensive tackle at Cardinal Gibbons...as a senior, had 35 total tackles, including three sacks...coach was Daunte Carter...also played basketball...besides high school played on an AAU team. PERSONAL: Parents are Warren Felton and Carol McCown-Felton...born March 4, 1990...academic interest is sports management.

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#90 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE

#12 • DEFENSIVE BACK

JR. | 5-10 | 27 2755

FR. | 5-9 | 175

Porterville,, Calif. | Monache HH.S. Porterville .S./Bakersfield /Bakersfield CC

Zanesville Zane sville,, Ohio | Zanesville High School

FR. | 5-11 | 205

#81 • WIDE R ECEIVER

Centerville, Ohio | Cent Centerville erville High School

JR. | 6-0 | 200 Plainfield, N.J. | Plainfield High/Lac High/Lackawan kawanna na JC JUNIOR COLLEGE: Led the team with 42 receptions for 748 yards...caught ﬁve touchdown passes...averaged 17.8 yards per catch...season-long grab was 75 yards...had six rushing attempts for 38 yards...also threw two passes...returned four punts for 45 yards...long was 19 yards...team was 7-3 his sophomore year...named team’s Oﬀensive MVP...team was 10-0 his freshman year...Falcons won the Valley of the Sun Bowl beating Glendale CC 17-16 to complete perfect season...coach was Mark Duda. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, earned all-state, all-area, All-Group 4 and All-Watchung Conference honors...was named as one of the Super 100... coach was Clinton Jones...also played baseball. PERSONAL: Parents are Donald Jones III and Lesley Taylor...has two brothers and a sister...born Dec. 17, 1987...academic interest is communications.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Named the Great Western Ohio Conference Central Division Athlete of the Year as a senior...was a first-team all-conference selection as a quarterback...named second-team All-Area by the Dayton Daily News...was an honorable-mention All-Southwest District pick... led a triple-option attack...for the year, rushed 181 times for 1,225 yards and 15 touchdowns...completed 41-of-75 passes for 590 yards and six touchdowns...had a high of 186 yards rushing and three touchdowns in win over Fairmont...had only 11 carries in the game, averaging 16.9 yards per contest...finished with seven 100-yard rushing games...scored a touchdown in 10 of 11 games played...Elks were 9-3 losing to St. Xavier in the playoffs...named team MVP...as a junior was a first-team all-conference selection..Elks were 8-2 his junior campaign...rushed 116 times for 606 yards and scored eight touchdowns...selected as the team’s most improved player...coach was Ron Ullery...also competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Adrienne and David Fleming...has a brother (Davin)...born Jan. 23, 1990...academic interest is business.

OPPONENTS

DONALD JONES

PLAYERS

#31 • SAFETY

2008 INFORMATION

DAVID FLEMING

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-Ohio Division II selection as a running back...named the co-Offensive Player of the Year in the Division II Northeast District...named the SEOAL Player of the Year...first-team all-district and all-conference selection...rushed for 1,825 yards on 190 attempts... averaged 9.6 yards per carry...scored 27 touchdowns...long run of 87 yards...ran for 327 yards and four touchdowns in 42-35 win over Ironton...had 320 yards and six touchdowns the previous week in win over Marietta...caught 12 passes for 180 yards and three scores...had 95 total tackles and three interceptions...credited with five tackles for losses, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery...Blue Devils were 8-2 and reached the Division II playoffs...school’s first postseason trip in 10 years...had nearly 1,000 yards as a junior in five-plus games...was a four-year starter...played tailback and cornerback...set school rushing records for single game yards (327), season yards (1,825) and career yards (3,650)...coach was Chad Grandstaff...also competed in track and field... member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Elaina Keels and Howard Bailey...has four sisters... born Nov. 5, 1989...academic interest is business.

COACHES & STAFF

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Second-Team All-Western State Conference Mountain Division as a sophomore...had three sacks and five tackles for losses... finished with 22 tackles, 12 solos...team was 12-1 in 2007...won Western State Conference Mountain Division championship...lost 47-42 to Mt. SAC in Southern California Championship Game...Gades appeared in two straight Southern California title games...coach was Jeff Chudy. HIGH SCHOOL: East Yosemite League MVP as a lineman senior year... Marauders posted 10-3 mark reaching the Division II state semifinals in 2005...third on the team with 81 total tackles, including 49 solo stops... played in all 13 games...had double figures in tackles four times...had two fumble recoveries...posted seven solo tackles twice...named team defensive MVP...also participated in track and field...as a junior had 74 tackles in nine games...had three double-figure tackle outings...coach was Chris Likewise. PERSONAL: Parents are Joanna Torez and John Teren...has two brothers and a sister...born May 1, 1988...academic interest is business administration.

INTRODUCTION

PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES CRISPIN FERNANDEZ BRYAN GAITERS

RECORDS

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PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES MARC KANETSKY

JOE MARSHALL

#19 • QUARTERBACK

#93 • DEFENSIVE E FENSIVE L INEMAN

FR. | 6-0 | 175

FR. | 6-2 | 310

Hubbard,, Ohio | Hubbard High School Hubbard

Clearwater, Fla. | Clearwater High School

HIGH SCHOOL: Set school records for career passing yards (5,042) and career touchdowns (47)...as a senior threw for 2,288 yards and 25 touchdowns…completed 160-of-274 attempts (58.4 percent)...had seven 200yard performances, including final five of the year...best game was 261yard performance against Rocky River...also had highs of 24 completions and 39 attempts in that game...high of four touchdown passes against Warren JFK...had three touchdown passes in three other games...had four rushing touchdowns...Eagles were 7-4...two-time first-team All-TAC selection...two-time Honorable-Mention Division III All-Ohio selection... first-team All-Northeast Inland District selection as a senior...three-year starter for the Eagles...WYTV Student-Athlete of the Year...nominee for Trumbull County Athlete of the Year...team captain as a senior...coach was Jeff Bayuk as a sophomore and junior...Hubbard was 10-2 in 2006... coach as a senior was Brian Hoffman...first-team all-conference selection in baseball and second-team all-conference in basketball...holds the Eagles’ school record for season and career assists...finished high school with a 4.0 GPA...named class valedictorian...member of National Honor Society and SADD. PERSONAL: Parents are Marty and Mary Ann Kanetsky...has two brothers (Matthew and Marty)...born Sept. 30, 1989...academic interest is biology... attending school as a Leslie H. Cochran University Scholar.

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ANDY KOWICKI #69 • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FR. | 6-5 | 270 Parma arma,, Ohio | Normandy High School HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a second-team Division II All-Ohio selection as a defensive lineman...was a First-Team All-Pioneer Conference selection and a first-team all-district pick also as a defensive lineman... Normandy was 10-3 in 2007 losing 12-7 to Mayfield in the state quarterfinals...as a junior was an honorable-mention all-conference selection... team was 6-4 in 2006...coach was Rich Turner. PERSONAL: Mother is Jennifer Kowicki...has a sister (Olivia)...born Feb. 9, 1990.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle... also played oﬀense in goal-line situations and scored six touchdowns... set a school record with a 405-pound bench press...was named an allconference performer...also competed in track and ﬁeld...was a member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Renee and Joe Marshall...has a brother (Roshawn) and a sister (Breana)...born July 2, 1990...academic interest is business management.

STEPHEN MEADOWS #45 • LINEBACKER FR. | 6-3 | 230 Fredericksburg, Md. | James Monroe High School HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as the 48th-ranked senior in Virginia by The Roanoke Times as a middle linebacker...was a first-team Region I All-Star as a senior...set school career records for total tackles finishing with 766... had 510 solos and 256 assists...also credited with more than 100 tackles for losses...as a senior, was an honorable-mention Class AA All-State football selection...as a junior was a second-team all-state selection... was an all-district, all-area and all-region honoree three years...played four years on varsity and was a two-time captain...team reached the state semifinals twice winning the regional championship each year... also played lacrosse. PERSONAL: Parents are Julie and Mel Meadows...has a brother (Mike) and a sister (Lauren)...born Sept. 13, 1989...academic interests are business and engineering.

HISTORY

D.J. MAIN #77 • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FR. | 6-5 | 290

RECORDS

Strongsville,, Ohio | Strongsville High School Strongsville HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-conference selection as a senior... honorable-mention Division I Northeast Lakes All-District selection... Strongsville was 6-4 in 2007...was a two-year starter at oﬀensive tackle... Mustangs were 6-4 his junior year...coach was Russ Jacques...member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Parents are Missy and Don Main...has a brother (Jon)...born June 24, 1989...academic interest is exercise science.

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#64 • OFFENSIVE FFEN SIVE G UARD

#86 • WIDE R ECEIVER

SO. | 6-2 | 305

FR. | 6-2 | 18 1800

Sharon, Pa. | Kennedy Catholic HS | West Virginia

Virginia Beach, Va. | Ba Bayside yside High School

FR. | 6-1 | 215

NOAH TAYLOR

FR. | 5-9 | 190 Youngstown,, Ohio | East High School Youngstown HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division II All-Ohio selection...was a Division II ﬁrst-team All-Northeast Inland selection as a linebacker...attended East after spending three years at Rayen as Youngstown schools consolidated... Panthers were 8-2 in 2007...was a four-year starter throughout his career... as a junior was a second-team all-district selection as a running back... rushed for 950 yards and 10 touchdowns...Tigers were 7-3...as a freshman at Rayen had 103 tackles...coach all four years was Brian Shaner...was a member of three conference champion winning teams...also competed in track and ﬁeld and played basketball. PERSONAL: Parents are Yvette and Gary Thornton...has two sisters (Britney and Chanelle)...sisters attend YSU...born April 21, 1990...academic interest is communications.

MIKE WILLIAMS

FR. | 6-3 | 235

#54 • DEFENSIVE END

Pittsburgh,, Pa. | Woodland Hills High School Pittsburgh

FR. | 6-3 | 2 45 Richmond, Va. | Meadowbrook High School HIGH SCHOOL: Set school mark for most sacks in a season...was a threeyear lettewinner as a defensive end and also played middle linebacker... Monarchs were 9-3 in 2007 losing to Hermitage in the Group AAA Division 6 semiﬁnals...team was co-District Champion...program was 6-4 in 2006 and 10-2 in 2005...coach was Bill Bowles...also competed in track and ﬁeld and played basketball...named to all-academic team three times. PERSONAL: Parents are Kris and Ben Williams...has two brothers (B.J. and Chris)...born May 12, 1990...academic interest is sociology.

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HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was an All-Quad East selection and earned East Elite honors...also a first-team WPIAL Class AAAA Big East selection by the Post Gazette as a tight end...suffered a broken left leg in the opener and missed five games...helped Wolverines qualify for the playoffs... played tight end and defensive end...coach was George Novak...also played basketball and competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Mother is Georgia Taylor...has three sisters and a brother... brother Jason has played for the past 12 years with the Miami Dolphins and finised second on Dancing With The Stars...born Aug. 13, 1989... academic interest is civil engineering.

HISTORY

#52 • DEFENSIVE END

2007 IN REVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a second-team Class 3A All-Florida selection...played on the South Team in the 2007 FACA North-South All-Star Classic...had a team-high 130 tackles his senior year...team posted a 9-3 mark his senior year...advanced to Regional Semiﬁnals...Hurricanes recorded four shutouts...coach was Ray Woodie...also competed in weight lifting and track and ﬁeld. PERSONAL: Parents are Nefertiti and Brian Tate...has three brothers and a sister...born Oct. 27, 1989...academic interest is computer science.

#22 • LINEBACKER

OPPONENTS

Palmetto, Fla. | Palmetto High School

PLAYERS

#56 • LINEBACKER

GARY THORNTON

2008 INFORMATION

DEONTA TATE

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned Virginia Group AAA second-team all-state honors as a defensive back...selected first-team All-Beach District as a defensive back...as a wide receiver, was named first-team All-Beach District and firstteam All-Tidewater...tabbed a second-team All-Eastern Region selection as a wide out...caught 51 passes for 999 yards and scored 13 touchdowns... against First Colonial had 10 receptions for 192 yards...caught an 82-yard touchdown pass and returned an interception 20 yards for a TD...caught two touchdowns against Chantilly...four receptions for 160 yards and two scores against Kellam...caught eight pass, two for touchdowns against Princess Anne...tabbed the Bayside Defensive Player of the Year...as a junior, had eight receptions, three of which were for touchdowns...had 252 kickoff return yards and ran one back for a score...had a region-leading 10 interceptions...named all-region...coach was Darnell Moore...also played basketball and competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Parents are Valentina and Douglas Lewis...has a sister (Valzhane)...born June 5, 1990.

COACHES & STAFF

WEST VIRGINIA: As a redshirt freshman in 2007 started six games and played in 10 for the Mountaineers...started at right guard...started against Marshall, Maryland, East Carolina, South Florida, Syracuse and Mississippi State...used in more than 425 plays on the season...had a season-high 88 snaps against South Florida...registered 33 knockdowns...Mountaineers had two 1,000-yard rushers...squad averaged 297.2 yards rushing per game and 6.2 yards per attempt...WVU ranked third in the country in rushing oﬀense while allowing just 13 sacks...team went 11-2 beating Oklahoma 48-28 in the Fiesta Bowl...won Big East Championship...did not play against Louisville and Cincinnati...redshirted in 2006...named a Scout Team champion versus Maryland...WVU was 11-2 and won the Gator Bowl...coaches were Rich Rodriquez and Bill Stewart. HIGH SCHOOL: First-Team All-Pennsylvania selection as a lineman... Golden Eagles were 9-3 losing 48-42 to Coudersport in state playoﬀs... coach was Mike Donato...also played basketball...honor roll member. PERSONAL: Parents are Carol and Ron Rodemoyer...born Feb. 16, 1988... major is general studies.

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PLAYER BIOGRA BIOGRAPHIES PHIES ERIC RODEMOYER MARQUEL THOMAS

OHIO STATE

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

CENTRAL STATE

BUCKEYES Saturday, August 30 • TBA Ohio Stadium

JACKRABBITS Saturday, Sept. 6 • 7 p.m. Coughlin-Alumni Stadium

MAURADERS Saturday, Sept. 13 • 4 p.m. Stambaugh Stadium

Location: Columbus, Ohio Founded: 1870 | Enrollment: 47,952 Nickname: Buckeyes | Colors: Scarlet, Gray Conference: Big Ten Stadium: Ohio Stadium Capacity: 102,329 | Turf: Fieldturf President: Dr. Gordon Gee Athletic Director: Eugene Smith Head Coach: Jim Tressel (Baldwin-Wallace, 1975) Record at School (Years): 73-16 (8th) Career Record (Years): 208-73-2 (23rd) Oﬀensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 38 | Lettermen Lost: 21 Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 13 2007 Record: 11-2 | Big Ten Record: 7-1 (1st) Series Record: Ohio State leads 1-0 Football Contact: Shelly Poe Email: PoeS@buckeyes.ath.ohio-state.edu Oﬃce Phone: (614) 292-3103 Website: www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com Fax: (614) 292-8547 Press Box: (614) 292-1812

Location: Brookings, S.D. Founded: 1881 | Enrollment: 11,377 Nickname: Jackrabbits | Colors: Yellow, Blue Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: Coughlin-Alumni Stadium Capacity: 15,000 | Turf: Natural Grass President: Dr. David Chicoine Athletic Director: Dr. Fred M. Oien Head Coach: John Stiegelmeier (SDSU, 1979) Record at School (Years): 68-51 (12th) Career Record (Years): 68-51 (12th) Oﬀensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 36 | Lettermen Lost: 18 Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 8 2007 Record: 7-4 | Great West Record: 4-0 Series Record: YSU leads 5-4 Football Contact: Jason Hove Email: Jason.Hove@sdstate.edu Oﬃce Phone: (605) 688-4623 Website: www.gojacks.com Fax: (605) 688-5999 Press Box: (605) 688-4623

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PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

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Location: Wilberforce, Ohio Founded: 1957 | Enrollment: 2,000 Nickname: Mauraders | Colors: Maroon, Gold Conference: Great Lakes Football Conference Stadium: Walton Stadium Capacity: 4,500 | Turf: Natural Grass President: John Garland, Esq. Athletic Director: Theresa A. Check Head Coach: Al West (Central State, 1977) Record at School (Years): 7-12 (3rd) Career Record (Years): 7-12 (3rd) Oﬀensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: Multiple Lettermen Returning: 22 | Lettermen Lost: 18 Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 12 2007 Record: 5-5 | GLFC Record: 3-2 Series Record: YSU leads 8-0 Sports Information Director: Kenneth Marshall Email: kmarshall@centralstate.edu Oﬃce Phone: (937) 376-6681 Website: www.centralstate.edu/athletics Fax: (937) 376-6291 Press Box: (937) 376-6695

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Jim Tressel

James Laurinaitis Laurinaitis

John Stiegelmeier Stiegelmeier

JaRon H Harris arris

Head Coach 73-16 | 8th Season Baldwin Wall Wallace, ace, 1975

#33 | Linebacker Senior Hamel, Minn.

Head Coach 68-51 | 12th Season South Dakota State, 1979

#1 | Wide Receiver Senior Sioux Falls Falls,, S.D.

Aug. 30 Sept. 6 SEPT. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8

vs. Dayton ................................. 5 p.m. vs. West Virginia State .......... 4 p.m. AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ............ 4 P.M. at Alabama A&M .............. 1:30 p.m. at Kentucky State................... 6 p.m. Langston ............................. 1:30 p.m. at Lincoln (Mo.) ................. 1:30 p.m. Missouri-Rolla ................... 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) ............... 1 p.m.

2007 Results | 5-5 2008 Schedule

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

2008 Schedule AUG. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 12 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................. TBA Ohio ................................................ TBA at USC ........................................ 8 p.m. Troy ................................................. TBA Minnesota .................................... TBA at Wisconsin............................. 8 p.m. Purdue ........................................... TBA at Michigan State....................... TBA Penn State ................................ 8 p.m. at Northwestern ......................... TBA at Illinois ....................................... TBA Michigan ....................................... TBA

2007 Results | 11-2 • 8-1 SEPT. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Jan. 7

YOUNGSTOWN STATE ............ W, 38-6 Akron ...................................... W, 20-2 at Washington....................W, 33-14 Northwestern* ..................... W, 58-7 at Minnesota* ...................... W, 30-7 at Purdue* ............................. W, 23-7 Kent State .............................. W, 48-3 Michigan State* ................W, 24-17 at Penn State* ....................W, 37-17 Wisconsin* ..........................W, 38-17 Illinois*................................... L, 21-28 at Michigan* ......................... W, 14-3 vs. LSU.................................... L, 24-38

Aug. 28 SEPT. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Iowa State ............................ 8 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .............. 7 P.M. Western Illinois* ..................... 7 p.m. at Northern Iowa* ........... 5:05 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin* ............ 7 p.m. McNeese State ........................ 3 p.m. Cal Poly ...................................... 7 p.m. at Indiana State* .................... 2 p.m. Missouri State* ....................... 2 p.m. Illinois State* ........................... 2 p.m. at Southern Illinois* .............. 3 p.m. at Southern Utah ................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

vs. Cheyney (Pa.) ...............W, 28-22 at Virginia Union ................ L, 20-37 at Dayton .................................L, 0-40 vs. Kentucky State ............W, 41-14 Lane ........................................ L, 28-42 Lincoln (Mo.).......................W, 26-19 at Missouri-Rolla ................ L, 28-44 at Kentucky Wesleyan .....W, 28-21 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) ..........W, 34-21 Tiﬃn ....................................... L, 26-62

2007 Results | 7-4 • 4-0 Aug. 30 SEPT. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

at Western Illinois .............. L, 26-29 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ....... L, 17-23 UNI .......................................... L, 17-31 Texas State ............................ W, 38-3 Stephen F. Austin ................ W, 45-0 at Georgia Southern ......... L, 38-41 Cal Poly* ...............................W, 48-35 at UC Davis* ........................W, 28-21 at Central Arkansas ..........W, 38-10 Southern Utah* .................W, 52-27 North Dakota State* ........W, 29-24

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SOUTHERN UTAH

BISON Saturday, Sept. 20 • 6 p.m. Stambaugh Stadium

FLAMES Saturday, Sept. 27 • 6 p.m. Stambaugh Stadium

THUNDERBIRDS Saturday, Oct. 4 • 3 p.m. Eccles Coliseum Location: Cedar City, Utah Founded: 1897 | Enrollment: 7,509 Nickname: Thunderbirds | Colors: Scarlet, White Conference: Great West Stadium: Eccles Coliseum Capacity: 8,500 | Turf: Natural Grass President: Dr. Michael Benson Athletic Director: Ken Beazer Head Coach: Ed Lamb (BYU, 1996) Record at School (Years): First Season Career Record (Years): First Season Oﬀensive Set: Spread | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 45 | Lettermen Lost: 20 Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 11 2007 Record: 0-11 | Great West Record: 0-4 Series Record: YSU leads 1-0 Sports Information Director: Neil Gardner Email: gardner@suu.edu Oﬃce Phone: (435) 586-7753 Website: www.suutbirds.com Fax: (435) 865-8037 Press Box: (435) 586-5447

2008 INFORMATION

Location: Lynchburg, Va. Founded: 1971 | Enrollment: 41,500 Nickname: Flames | Colors: Red, White and Blue Conference: Big South Stadium: Williams Stadium Capacity: 12,000| Turf: Fieldturf Chancellor: Jerry Falwell, Jr. Athletic Director: Jeff Barber Head Coach: Danny Rocco (Wake Forest, 1984) Record at School (Years): 14-8 (3rd) Career Record (Years): 14-8 (3rd) Offensive Set: Two-Back| Defensive Set: 3-4 Lettermen Returning: 38 | Lettermen Lost: 21 Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 14 2007 Record: 8-3 | Big South Record: 4-0 Series Record: YSU leads 6-2 Sports Information Director: Todd Stillwell Email: twetmore@liberty.edu Office Phone: (434) 582-2292 Website: www.libertyflames.com Fax: (434) 582-2076 Press Box: (434) 582-4628

COACHES & STAFF

Location: Fargo, N.D. Founded: 1890 | Enrollment: 12,258 Nickname: Bison | Colors: Yellow, Green Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: Fargodome Capacity: 18,700 | Turf: Artificial President: Dr. Joseph A. Chapman Athletic Director: Gene Taylor Head Coach: Craig Bohl (Nebraska, 1982) Record at School (Years): 43-12 (5th) Career Record (Years): 43-12 (5th) Offensive Set: West Coast | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 43 | Lettermen Lost: 13 Starters Returning: 17 | Starters Lost: 7 2007 Record: 10-1 | Great West Record: 3-1 Series Record: Tied 1-1 Sports Information Director: Jeff Schwartz Email: jeff.schwartz@ndsu.edu Office Phone: (701) 231-8332 Website: www.gobison.com Fax: (701) 231-8022 Press Box: (701) 298-2600

INTRODUCTION

NORTH DAKOTA STATE

PLAYERS

Tyler Tyl er Roehl

Danny Ro Rocco cco

Brock Smith

Ed Lamb

Robert Tak Takeno eno

Head Coach 43-12 | 5th Season Nebraska,, 1982 Nebraska 1982

#40 | Running back Senior West Fargo, N.D.

Head Coach 14-8 | 3rd Season Wake Forest, 1984

#13 | Quaterback Senior Hershey, Pa.

Head Coach First Season BYU, 1996

#32 | Linebacker Junior Sandy,, Utah Sandy

2008 Schedule

2008 Schedule Austin Peay ............................... 8 p.m. Central Connecticut State ... 7 p.m. at Wyoming............................... 2 p.m. AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ........... 6 P.M. Southern Illinois* .................... 2 p.m. Western Illinois* ...................... 7 p.m. at Northern Iowa* ............. 5:05 p.m. at Illinois State*.................. 2:30 p.m. Indiana State* .......................... 2 p.m. at Missouri State*.................... 2 p.m. South Dakota State* .............. 7 p.m.

2007 Results | 8-3 • 4-0 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

Tusculum .................................W, 38-14 Shippensburg ........................W, 35-14 at William & Mary .................. L, 41-48 at Elon ....................................... L, 14-42 St. Francis (Pa.).......................W, 68-10 at Toledo ................................... L, 34-35 at Charleston Southern* ....W, 50-10 Prebyterian .............................W, 48-14 Coastal Carolina* ..................W, 37-24 VMI* ..........................................W, 73-34 at Gardner-Webb*.................. W, 31-0

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2008 Schedule Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 OCT. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at Air Force ............................... 2 p.m. Adams State ............................ 8 p.m. at Montana .............................. 3 p.m. Northern Arizona................... 8 p.m. at Texas State........................... 7 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE ................ 3 P.M. at UC Davis* ............................. 8 p.m. at Cal Poly* ......................... 8:05 p.m. at North Dakota* ................... 8 p.m. South Dakota* ........................ 3 p.m. Northern Iowa ........................ 3 p.m.

2007 Results | 0-11 • 0-4 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 OCT. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

at Montana .......................... L, 17-37 North Dakota ...................... L, 10-37 Southern Illinois ................. L, 10-44 McNeese State .................... L, 20-41 at Montana State .................... L, 3-7 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ....... L, 22-23 UC Davis* .............................. L, 21-41 at North Dakota State* .... L, 17-52 Cal Poly* ................................ L, 21-28 at South Dakota State* .... L, 27-52 at Northern Iowa ............... L, 10-48

RECORDS

Stephen F. Austin ...............W, 28-19 Sam Houston State ...........W, 41-38 at Central Michigan...........W, 44-14 at Western Illinois ..............W, 41-28 UC Davis* ..............................W, 35-16 at Mississippi Valley State... W, 58-7 at Minnesota .......................W, 27-21 Southern Utah* ..................W, 52-17 Illinois State .........................W, 54-28 at Cal Poly* ...........................W, 31-28 at South Dakota State* ..... L, 24-29

North Greenville ........................ 7 p.m. Glenville State ............................ 7 p.m. at Western Carolina .................. 6 p.m. AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ............... 6 P.M. at Coastal Carolina* .................. 7 p.m. Stony Brook* ......................... 3:30 p.m. Lafayette................................. 3:30 p.m. Charleston Southern* ........ 3:30 p.m. at Presbyterian ..................... 1:30 p.m. at VMI* ........................................... 1 p.m. Gardner-Webb* ......................... 1 p.m. Elon ................................................ 1 p.m.

HISTORY

2007 Results | 10-1 • 3-1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 SEPT. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

2007 IN REVIEW

Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 SEPT. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

OPPONENTS

Craig Bohl

MISSOURI STATE

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

NORTHERN IOWA

BEARS Saturday, Oct. 11 • 2:30 p.m. Plaster Field

SALUKIS Saturday, Oct. 18 • 4 p.m. Stambaugh Stadium

PANTHERS Saturday, Oct. 25 • 4 p.m. (HC) Stambaugh Stadium

Location: Springfield, Mo. Founded: 1905 | Enrollment: 21,407 Nickname: Bears | Colors: Maroon, White Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: Plaster Field Capacity: 16,300 | Turf: Artificial President: Dr. Michael Nietzel Athletic Director: Bill Rowe Head Coach: Terry Allen (Northern Iowa, 1976) Record at School (Years): 8-14 (3rd) Career Record (Years): 103-73 (15th) Offensive Set: Pro Style | Defensive Set: Multiple Lettermen Returning: 44 | Lettermen Lost: 15 Starters Returning: 16 | Starters Lost: 9 2007 Record: 6-5 | Gateway Record: 2-4 Series Record: YSU leads, 11-1 Sports Information Director: Rick Kindhart Email: sportsinfo@missouristate.edu Office Phone: (417) 836-5402 Website: www.missouristatebears.com Fax: (417) 836-4868 Press Box: (417) 836-5976

Location: Carbondale, Ill. Founded: 1869 | Enrollment: 21,003 Nickname: Salukis | Colors: Maroon, White Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: McAndrew Field Capacity: 17,324| Turf: AstroPlay President: Dr. Glenn Poshard Athletic Director: Mario Moccia Head Coach: Dale Lennon (North Dakota, 1985) Record at School (Years): First Season Career Record (Years): 90-24 (10th) Offensive Set: Multiple| Defensive Set: 3-4 Lettermen Returning: 42 | Lettermen Lost: 24 Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 10 2007 Record: 12-2 | Gateway Record: 5-1 Series Record: YSU leads, 10-8-1 Football Contact: Jeff Honza Email: honz@siu.edu Office Phone: (618) 453-5470 Website: www.siusalukis.com Fax: (618) 453-2648 Press Box: (618) 453-3049

Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Founded: 1876 | Enrollment: 12,609 Nickname: Panthers | Colors: Purple, Old Gold Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: UNI-Dome Capacity: 16,324 | Turf: Artificial President: Dr. Benjamin Allen Athletic Director: Troy Dannen Head Coach: Mark Farley (UNI, 1986) Record at School (Years): 63-25 (8th) Career Record (Years): 63-25 (8th) Offensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 43 | Lettermen Lost: 21 Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 10 2007 Record: 12-1 | Gateway Record: 6-0 Series Record: UNI leads, 15-6 Football Contact: Colin McDonough Email: Colin.McDonough@uni.edu Office Phone: (319) 273-5456 Website: www.unipanthers.com Fax: (319) 273-3602 Press Box: (319) 273-6311

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

2008 OPPONENTS

Terry Allen

Eric Davis

Dale Lennon

Brandin Jord Jordan an

Mark Farley

Corey Lewis

Head Coach 8-14 | 2nd Season UNI, 1976

#87 | Wide Receiver Senior Oakland, Calif.

Head Coach First Season North Dakota, 1985

#17 | Linebacker Senior DeQuoin, Ill.

Head Coach 63-25 | 8th Season UNI, 1986

#1 | Running back Senior St. Paul, Neb.

2008 Schedule

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

2008 Schedule Sept. 4 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 OCT. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

Washburn ................................. 7 p.m. at Oklahoma State ................ 6 p.m. at SE Missouri State............... 7 p.m. Western Illinois* ..................... 2 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ......... 2:30 P.M. at Illinois State* ................ 3:30 p.m. at Southern Illinois* ........ 2:30 p.m. at South Dakota State* ........ 2 p.m. at Northern Iowa* ........... 5:05 p.m. North Dakota State* ............. 1 p.m. at Indiana State* ............12:05 p.m.

2007 Results | 6-5 • 2-4 Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 SEPT. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

Missouri-Rolla ....................W, 62-17 at Tennessee-Martin ........W, 51-44 at Kansas State ................... L, 10-61 Central Arkansas ...............W, 42-38 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ..... L, 21-49 Illinois State* ......................W, 58-41 at Western Illinois* ............ L, 10-31 at Southern Illinois* .......... L, 10-45 Indiana State* ...................... W, 63-7 Northern Iowa* .................. L, 17-38 SE Missouri State...............W, 55-17

Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 OCT. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

Hampton .................................. 7 p.m. at Northwestern ......................... TBA at Northern Iowa* ................. 7 p.m. at North Dakota State* ........ 2 p.m. Indiana State* .................. 2:30 p.m. AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .......... 4 P.M. Missouri State* ................. 2:30 p.m. North Dakota .......................... 3 p.m. Western Illinois* ..................... 3 p.m. South Dakota State* ............. 3 p.m. at Illinois State* ................ 2:30 p.m.

2007 Results | 12-2 • 5-1 Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 OCT. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Dec. 8

Quincy ..................................W, 59-14 at Northern Illinois ...........W, 34-31 at Southern Utah ..............W, 44-10 Arkansas-Pine Bluﬀ ............ W, 58-3 at Indiana State* ...............W, 72-10 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ........ W, 24-17 at Northern Iowa* ............. L, 24-30 Missouri State* ..................W, 45-10 at Western Illinois* ............. W, 10-9 Illinois State* ......................W, 34-24 at Hampton ........................W, 45-27 Eastern Illinois ....................W, 30-11 Massachusetts ...................W, 34-27 Delaware ............................... L, 17-20

2008 Schedule Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 OCT. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

at BYU ........................................ 6 p.m. South Dakota .................... 5:05 p.m. South Dakota State* ....... 5:05 p.m. at Southern Illinois* .............. 7 p.m. Nicholls State .................... 5:05 p.m. Illinois State* ..................... 5:05 p.m. North Dakota State* ....... 5:05 p.m. AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .......... 4 P.M. at Western Illinois* .......... 7:05 p.m. Missouri State* ................. 5:05 p.m. at Indiana State* ............12:05 p.m. at Southern Utah ................... 3 p.m.

2007 Results | 12-1 • 6-0 Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 OCT. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1

Minnesota State ................W, 41-14 at Iowa State .......................W, 24-13 at South Dakota State .....W, 31-17 at Drake .................................. W, 45-7 at Illinois State* .................W, 23-13 Southern Illinois* ..............W, 30-24 at Western Illinois* ............. W, 42-3 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ........ W, 14-13 at Missouri State* .............W, 38-17 Indiana State* ....................W, 68-14 Southern Utah ...................W, 48-10 New Hampshire ................W, 38-35 Delaware ............................... L, 27-39

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2008 OPPONENTS INDIANA STATE

WESTERN ILLINOIS

REDBIRDS

SYCAMORES Saturday, Nov. 8 • 1 p.m. Stambaugh Stadium

LEATHERNECKS Saturday, Nov 22 • 2:05 p.m. Hanson Field

Saturday, Nov. 1 • 2:30 p.m. Hancock Stadium

Location: Macomb, Ill. Founded: 1899 | Enrollment: 13,331 Nickname: Leathernecks | Colors: Purple, Gold Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: Hanson Field Capacity: 16,368 | Turf: Natural Grass President: Dr. Alvin Goldfarb Athletic Director: Dr. Tim M. Van Alstine Head Coach: Don Patterson (West Point, 1973) Record at School (Years): 61-42 (10th) Career Record (Years): 61-42 (10th) Oﬀensive Set: Pro | Defensive Set: Multiple Lettermen Returning: 44 | Lettermen Lost: 12 Starters Returning: 20 | Starters Lost: 4 2007 Record: 6-5 | Gateway Record: 3-3 Series Record: YSU leads, 13-10 Sports Information Director: Jason Kaufman Email: jp-kaufman@wiu.edu Oﬃce Phone: (309) 298-1133 Website: www.wiuathletics.com Fax: (309) 298-2060 Press Box: (309) 298-1255/1138

2008 INFORMATION

Location: Terre Haute, Ind. Founded: 1865 | Enrollment: 10,568 Nickname: Sycamores | Colors: Royal Blue, White Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: Memorial Stadium Capacity: 12,400 | Turf: AstroPlay President: Dr. Lloyd W. Benjamin III Athletic Director: Ron Prettyman Head Coach: Trent Miles (Indiana State, 1987) Record at School (Years): First Season Career Record (Years): First Season Oﬀensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 32 | Lettermen Lost: 21 Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 10 2007 Record: 0-11 | Gateway Record: 0-6 Series Record: YSU leads, 16-1 Sports Information Director: Ace Hunt Email: ahunt7@isugw.indstate.edu Oﬃce Phone: (812) 237-4159 Website: www.GoSycamores.com Fax: (812) 237-4157 Press Box: (812) 237-7656

COACHES & STAFF

Location: Normal, Ill. Founded: 1857 | Enrollment: 20,104 Nickname: Redbirds | Colors: Red, White Conference: Missouri Valley Stadium: Hancock Stadium Capacity: 15,000 | Turf: AstroPlay President: Dr. Al Bowman Athletic Director: Dr. Sheahon Zenger Head Coach: Denver Johnson (Tulsa, 1981) Record at School (Years): 45-46 (9th) Career Record (Years): 66-581 (12th) Oﬀensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 44 | Lettermen Lost: 20 Starters Returning: 13 | Starters Lost: 9 2007 Record: 4-7 | Gateway Record: 2-4 Series Record: YSU leads, 9-7 Sports Information Director: Todd Kober Email: gtkober@ilstu.edu Oﬃce Phone: (309) 438-3805 Website: www.redbirds.com Fax: (309) 438-5634 Press Box: (309) 438-2272, 2280

INTRODUCTION

ILLINOIS STATE

PLAYERS

Tom N Nelson elson

Tren rentt Miles

Charles Dowdell

Don Patterson

Herb Donaldson

Head Coach 45-46 | 9th Season Tulsa, 1981

#9 | Safet Safetyy Senior Arlington Heights, Ill.

Head Coach First Season Indiana State, 1987

#7 | Quarterback Sophomore Fort Wayne, Ind.

Head Coach 61-42 | 10th Season Army, 1973

#6 | Running Back Senior St. Louis, Mo.

2008 Schedule at Marshall.......................... 4:30 p.m. at Murray State ....................... 7 p.m. Eastern Illinois ................... 7:30 p.m. at Indiana State* ............12:05 p.m. at Northern Iowa* ........... 5:05 p.m. Missouri State* ................. 3:30 p.m. North Dakota State* ....... 2:30 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ......... 2:30 P.M. at South Dakota State* ........ 2 p.m. at Western Illinois* .......... 2:05 p.m. Southern Illinois* ............. 2:30 p.m.

2007 Results | 0-11 • 0-6 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 NOV. 3 Nov. 10

at Indiana.................................L, 7-55 Austin Peay .......................... L, 17-32 at SE Missouri State........... L, 10-13 Eastern Illinois ..................... L, 20-54 Southern Illinois* ............... L, 10-72 Western Illinois* ....................L, 7-19 at Illinois State* .................. L, 17-69 Western Kentucky ................L, 7-56 at Missouri State* .................L, 7-63 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ............... 7-40 at Northern Iowa* ..................14-68

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2008 Schedule Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 NOV. 22

at Arkansas................................... TBA Quincy ................................. 7:05 p.m. at South Dakota State* ........ 7 p.m. Stephen F. Austin ............. 7:05 p.m. at Missouri State* .................. 3 p.m. at North Dakota State* ........ 7 p.m. Indiana State* ................... 4:05 p.m. Northern Iowa* ................ 7:05 p.m. at Southern Illinois* .............. 3 p.m. Illinois State * .................... 2:05 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ......... 2:05 P.M.

2007 Results | 6-5 • 3-3 Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 NOV. 10

South Dakota State ..........W, 29-26 at Illinois...................................L, 0-21 St. Francis (Ill.) ...................... W, 69-0 at Stephen F. Austin .........W, 34-13 North Dakota State ........... L, 28-41 at Indiana State* ................. W, 19-7 Missouri State* ..................W, 31-10 Northern Iowa* .....................L, 3-42 at Illinois State* .................W, 27-14 Southern Illinois* ..................L, 9-10 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ..... L, 24-31

RECORDS

Drake ...................................... L, 24-27 Murray State .......................W, 43-17 at Eastern Illinois ...............W, 24-21 at Missouri ............................ L, 17-38 Northern Iowa* .................. L, 13-16 at Missouri State* .............. L, 41-58 Indiana State* ....................W, 69-17 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .... W, 27-22 Western Illinois* ................. L, 14-27 at North Dakota State ...... L, 28-54 at Southern Illinois* .......... L, 24-34

at Eastern Michigan .............. 7 p.m. at Eastern Illinois .................... 7 p.m. at Northern Illinois ................ 3 p.m. SE Missouri State............12:05 p.m. Illinois State* ...................12:05 p.m. at Southern Illinois* ........ 2:30 p.m. at Western Illinois* ................ 4 p.m. South Dakota State* ....... 2:05 p.m. at North Dakota State .......... 2 p.m. AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .......... 1 P.M. Northern Iowa* ..............12:05 p.m. Missouri State* ...............12:05 p.m.

HISTORY

2007 Results | 4-7 • 2-4 Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 OCT. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

2008 Schedule Aug. 28 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 NOV. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

2007 IN REVIEW

Aug. 30 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 NOV. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22

OPPONENTS

Denver Johnson

2007 HONORS & RESULTS

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

Individual Honors Date Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 10 Nov. 10

2008 INFORMATION PLAYERS OPPONENTS 2007 IN REVIEW

Opponent South Dakota State Stony Brook Stony Brook Missouri State Southern Illinois Illinois State Indiana State Western Illinois Western Illinois

Player Vince Gliatta Dorian Chenault Brian Mellott Kevin Smith Ben Nowicki Brian Palmer Brian Palmer Mychal Savage Tom To m Zetts

Team Defense Defense Offensive Line Offense Special Teams Special Teams Special Teams Defense Offense

National Player of the Week (1) Date Nov. 10 10

HISTORY

Results

Gateway Players of the Week (9)

Opponent Western Illinois

Player Mychal Savage

Academic All-District (2) Bob Perez | SS • First Team Tom Zetts | QB • Second Team

Team Defense

Record • 7-4 Overall | 3-3 Gateway (T-3rd) Date Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10

Opponent at Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State* at Southern Illinois* Southern Utah Illinois State* at UNI* at Indiana State* Western Illinois*

Score L, 6-38 W, 23-17 W, 42-6 W, 35-3 W, 49-21 L, 17-24 W, 23-22 L, 22-27 L, 13-14 W, 40-7 W, 31-24

Location Columbus, Ohio Stambaugh Stambaugh Stambaugh Stambaugh Carbondale, Ill. Stambaugh Stambaugh Cedar Falls, Iowa Terre Haute, Ind. Stambaugh

Att. 105,038 16,118 14,390 14,424 19,617 13,188 16,770 18,616 16,528 2,540 13,110

*Gateway Conference Game | Home Games In Bold

FCS Academic All-Star (2) Bob Perez | SS Tom Zetts | QB

National Football Foundation National Honor Society (2)

All-Gateway (13)

Gateway Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award (8)

Bob Perez | SS Tom Zetts | QB

Gateway Presidents Council Academic Award (2) Bob Perez | SS Tom Zetts | QB

Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll Mike Barlak, Kyle Banna, Patrick Bellish, Andrew Billet, Stephen Blose, Tyler Booth, Nick Canterino, Bobby Coates, Andy Colegrove, Tim Dewberry, Andre Elliott, Tyler Figureoa, Nick Gooden, Blake Halverson, Dustin Helle, Erik Johnson, Tony Kavouras, Matt Kishman, Tom Krupko, Luke Matelan, Brian Mellott, Ben Nowicki, Stiles O’Brien, Donny Olson, Na’eem Outler, Brian Palmer, Bob Perez, Gary Pezzuolo, Aaron Pitts, Justin Rechichar, David Rogers, Todd Rowan, Brad Samsa, Greg Sazdanoﬀ, Nate Schkurko, Scott Sentner, Nate Ward, Lenny Wicks, Joel Younkins, Tom Zetts

The Associated Press All America (1) Brad Samsa | OL • Second Team

RECORDS

Sports Network All America (4) Mychal Savage | DT • Third Team Brian Palmer | PK • Honorable Mention Brad Samsa | OT • Honorable Mention James Terry | LB • Honorable Mention The Penguins wore throwback jerseys and helmets during the 42-6 victory over Stony Brook on Sept. 15.

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2007 FINAL STATISTICS

OT 0 0

Total 301 203

Avg. 5.0 5.6 6.3 3.7 3.4 4.0 5.7 3.8 1.8 1.0 0.7 -1.8 4.7 3.5

TD Long APG 10 40 67.8 5 60 58.2 9 40 42.2 1 25 19.4 3 15 16.8 0 29 10.8 0 32 7.0 0 9 1.4 0 4 0.7 0 2 3.0 0 2 2.0 0 0 -1.8 28 60 196.5 15 77 130.0

Passing Player Tom Zetts Ferlando Williams TEAM Todd Rowan YSU Total Opponents

GP A-C-I 11 173-277-6 11 2-3-0 9 0-2-0 11 1-2-0 11 176-284-6 11 179-296-11

Pct. Yds TD Long Avg./G 62.5 1,845 7 44 167.7 66.7 21 0 16 1.9 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 50.0 8 0 8 0.7 62.0 1,874 7 44 170.4 60.5 2,070 10 69 188.2

Receiving Player Ferlando Williams Rory Berry Derrick Bush Louis Irizarry Da’Michael Horne Kevin Smith Ben Lane Jabari Scott Dominique Barnes Aaron Pitts Brandon Nicholson Jordan Edwards Dustin Helle Nick Canterino Tom Zetts YSU Total Opponents

GP No. Yds Avg. 11 42 499 11.9 10 39 473 12.1 10 30 310 10.3 7 17 133 7.8 11 16 214 13.4 9 13 80 6.2 10 5 36 7.2 9 3 25 8.3 6 3 21 7.0 11 2 24 12.0 10 2 14 7.0 10 1 18 18.0 10 1 14 14.0 6 1 8 8.0 11 1 5 5.0 11 176 1,874 10.6 11 179 2,070 11.6

TD 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 10

Long 44 31 36 20 41 17 15 20 9 19 8 18 14 8 5 44 69

Avg./G 45.4 47.3 31.0 19.0 19.5 8.9 3.6 2.8 3.5 2.2 1.4 1.8 1.4 1.3 0.5 170.4 188.2

Kickoﬀ Returns Player De’Angelo Wilson Da’Michael Horne Ferlando Williams Kevin Smith Ben Lane Bruce Palmer Dominique Barnes Dustin Helle Nick Gooden YSU Total Opponents

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No. 11 10 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 34 55

Yds. 266 171 90 64 19 10 37 14 9 680 1,082

Avg. 24.2 17.1 18.0 21.3 19.0 10.0 37.0 14.0 9.0 20.0 19.7

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Long 38 26 22 25 19 10 37 14 9 38 39

RECORDS

4th 61 76

Net 610 524 464 213 168 108 63 15 7 3 2 -16 2,161 1,430

HISTORY

3rd 74 42

Loss 38 7 15 77 4 3 4 3 0 0 0 16 167 296

2007 IN REVIEW

2nd 81 54

Gain 648 531 479 290 172 111 67 18 7 3 2 0 2,328 1,726

OPPONENTS

1st 85 31

Att 123 93 74 57 50 27 11 4 4 3 3 9 458 410

PLAYERS

BY QUARTER Youngstown State Opponents

Player GP Kevin Smith 9 Jabari Scott 9 Ferlando Williams 11 Tom Zetts 11 Brandon Nicholson 10 Jordan Edwards 10 Tim Dewberry 9 Da’Michael Horne 11 Ben Lane 10 Jamie Frasure 1 Charles Gresham 1 TEAM 9 YSU Total 11 Opponents 11

2008 INFORMATION

Rushing

COACHES & STAFF

Individual Statistics

CATEGORY YSU OPP SCORING ........................................................... 301 ................................ 203 Points Per Game.....................................27.4................................18.5 FIRST DOWNS ................................................. 212 ................................ 189 Rushing ..................................................... 105 ................................. 80 Passing ...................................................... 100 ................................. 91 Penalty..........................................................7.................................... 18 RUSHING YARDAGE ......................................2,161 .............................1,430 Yards gained rushing ..........................2,328 .............................1,726 Yards lost rushing .................................. 167 ................................ 296 Rushing Attempts ................................. 458 ................................ 410 Average Per Rush.................................... 4.7 ..................................3.5 Average Per Game ...............................196.5 .............................130.0 Touchdowns ..............................................28 .................................. 15 PASSING YARDAGE .......................................1,874 .............................2,070 Attempts-Completions ................... 284-176 ........................296-179 Percentage ...............................................62.0................................60.5 Interceptions ..............................................6.................................... 11 Average Per Pass ..................................... 6.6 ..................................7.0 Average Per Catch .................................10.6................................11.6 Average Per Game ...............................170.4 .............................188.2 Touchdowns .................................................7.................................... 10 TOTAL OFFENSE ............................................4,035 .............................3,500 Total Plays................................................. 742 ................................ 706 Average Per Play ....................................... 5.4 ..................................5.0 Average Per Game .................................366.8 .............................318.2 KICKOFF RETURNS-YARDS ....................... 34-680 ........................ 55-1,082 Average Per Return ...............................20.0................................19.7 KICKOFFS-YARDS ...................................... 61-3,651 ...................... 42-2,471 Average .....................................................59.9................................58.8 PUNT RETURNS-YARDS. ............................ 34-337 .......................... 23-179 Average Per Return ................................ 9.9 ..................................7.8 INTERCEPTION RETURNS-YARDS........... 11-121 ........................... 6-103 Average Per Return ...............................11.0................................17.2 FUMBLES-LOST ...............................................14-9 ...............................19-9 PENALTIES-YARDS....................................... 58-431 .......................... 61-428 Average Per Game ................................39.2................................38.9 PUNTS-YARDS ............................................ 51-1,875 ...................... 57-2,202 Average Per Punt ...................................36.8................................38.6 Net Average .............................................32.9................................32.4 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME....................30:44 .............................29:16 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS..................... 76/156 ..........................62/159 Percentage ...............................................48.7................................39.0 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS .........................1/5................................ 8/13 Percentage ...............................................20.0................................61.5 SACKS BY-YARDS ......................................... 28-205 .............................9-85 MISC YARDS ........................................................0......................................0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ...............................37 .................................. 25 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS .......................... 15-16 ..............................9-16 Percentage ...............................................93.8................................56.3 PAT-ATTEMPTS .............................................. 34-36 ............................ 24-24 Percentage ...............................................94.4................................ 100 ATTENDANCE .............................................. 113,045 ........................ 137,294 Games/Avg Per Game ..................... 7/16,149 ...................... 4/34,324 RED ZONE SCORES ...................................... 40-46 ............................ 26-34 Percentage ...............................................87.0................................76.5

INTRODUCTION

Team Statistics

2007 FINAL STATISTICS Punt Returns Player De’Angelo Wilson Dustin Helle Dorian Chenault Da’Michael Horne Vince Gliatta YSU Total Opponents

Scoring No. 27 5 1 1 0 34 23

Yds. 284 35 23 -7 2 337 179

Avg. 10.5 7.0 23.0 -7.0 0.0 9.9 7.8

TD 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

Long 76 16 0 0 2 76 31

Field Goals Player FG-A Brian Palmer 14-15 Stephen Blose 1-1 YSU Total 15-16 Opponents 9-16

Pct. 93.3 100.0 93.8 56.3

1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Lg Blk 0-0 6-6 5-5 3-4 0-0 42 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 41 0 0-0 6-6 5-5 4-5 0-0 42 0 0-0 2-3 5-9 2-3 0-1 47 1

Punting Player Ben Nowicki Erik Johnson Brian Palmer YSU Total Opponents

No. 47 3 1 51 57

Yds. 1,744 99 32 1,875 2,202

Avg. Long 37.1 57 33.0 36 32.0 32 36.8 57 38.6 60

TB 1 0 0 1 1

FC I20 8 19 1 1 0 1 9 21 7 22

Blk 0 0 0 0 1

Total Oﬀense Yardage Player Games Tom Zetts 11 Kevin Smith 9 Jabari Scott 9 Ferlando Williams 11 Brandon Nicholson 10 Jordan Edwards 10 Tim Dewberry 9 Da’Michael Horne 11 Todd Rowan 11 Ben Lane 10 Jamie Frasure 1 Charles Gresham 1 TEAM 9 Total 11 Opponents 11

Plays Rush Pass 334 213 1845 123 610 0 93 524 0 77 464 21 50 168 0 27 108 0 11 63 0 4 15 0 2 0 8 4 7 0 3 3 0 3 2 0 11 -16 0 742 2,161 1,874 706 1,430 2,070

Total Avg./G 2,058 187.1 610 67.8 524 58.2 485 44.1 168 16.8 108 10.8 63 7.0 15 1.4 8 0.7 7 0.7 3 3.0 2 2.0 -16 -1.8 4,035 366.8 3,500 318.2

Interceptions Player No. Lenny Wicks 2 De’Angelo Wilson 2 Dorian Chenault 2 Brandian Ross 1 Myles Banford 1 Jarvis Richards 1 James Terry 1 Vince Gliatta 1 YSU Total 11 Opponents 6

Yds. 38 34 0 37 8 4 0 0 121 103

Avg. 19.0 17.0 0.0 37.0 8.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 11.0 17.2

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 25 34 0 37 8 4 0 0 37 43

Player Brian Palmer Ferlando Williams Kevin Smith Jabari Scott Brandon Nicholson Dominique Barnes Tom Zetts Aaron Pitts Vince Gliatta Louis Irizarry Derrick Bush Ben Lane Stephen Blose YSU Total Opponents

TD 0 11 11 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 37 25

FG 14-15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 15-16 9-16

Kick 34-36 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 34-36 24-24

Rush 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Rec Points 0 76 0 66 0 66 0 30 0 18 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 3 0 301 1 203

All-Purpose Yardage Player Ferlando Williams Kevin Smith De’Angelo Wilson Jabari Scott Rory Berry Da’Michael Horne Derrick Bush Tom Zetts Brandon Nicholson Louis Irizarry Jordan Edwards Tim Dewberry Dustin Helle Ben Lane Dominique Barnes Lenny Wicks Brandian Ross Aaron Pitts Dorian Chenault Bruce Palmer Nick Gooden Nick Canterino Myles Banford Jarvis Richards Jamie Frasure Charles Gresham Vince Gliatta TEAM YSU Total Opponents

GP Rush Rec PR KR 11 464 499 0 90 9 610 80 0 64 11 0 0 284 266 9 524 25 0 0 10 0 473 0 0 11 15 214 -7 171 10 0 310 0 0 11 213 5 0 0 10 168 14 0 0 7 0 133 0 0 10 108 18 0 0 9 63 0 0 0 10 0 14 35 14 10 7 36 0 19 6 0 21 0 37 11 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 11 0 24 0 0 11 0 0 23 0 7 0 0 0 10 11 0 0 0 9 6 0 8 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 9 -16 0 0 0 11 2161 1,874 337 680 11 1430 2,070 179 1,082

IR 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 37 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 0 0 0 0 121 103

Total Avg./G 1,053 95.7 754 83.8 584 53.1 549 61.0 473 47.3 393 35.7 310 31.0 218 19.8 182 18.2 133 19.0 126 12.6 63 7.0 63 6.3 62 6.2 58 9.7 38 3.5 37 3.4 24 2.2 23 2.1 10 1.4 9 0.8 8 1.3 8 0.8 4 0.4 3 3.0 2 2.0 2 0.2 -16 -1.8 5,173 470.3 4,864 442.2

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Individual Statistics

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 200 7 MISCELLANEOUS STATI STATISTICS STICS Turnover Margin

YSU on 3rd Down and... GAME MARGIN +1 -1 +3 +1 +1 Even +1 -1 -1 Even +1

Opp.

46 40 30 25 5 10 1 1 4 0 237 87.0

34 26 19 13 6 7 5 0 2 1 155 76.5

Opponent Game Ohio State 8-12 South Dakota State 7-14 Stony Brook 3-14 Lock Haven 2-14 Missouri State 3-12 Southern Illinois 6-13 Southern Utah 4-13 Illinois State 11-21 UNI 8-16 Indiana State 5-15 Western Illinois 6-15 TOTALS 63-159

TB Return NoReturn OB 2 42 5 1 1 12 2 0 3 54 7 1

Onside 1 0 1

Turnovers Forced Scores Scoring Pct. Points Oﬀ TOs

YSU 19 12 63.2 76

Opponent 14 4 28.6 20

Non-Oﬀensive Scores (2) Opponent Player Play South Dakota State Vince Gliatta 2-yard blocked punt return Missouri State Dominique Barnes 37-yard kickoﬀ return

Fourth Down Conversion Attempts (1-5) Opp. SDSU SBU LHU SUU ILS

Result Yards Downs 1 Downs 3 1st Down 1 Downs 10 Downs 10

Qtr. 3 4 2 2 4

Score 17-3 28-3 14-3 0-7 22-27

Play Zetts rush no gain Zetts pass to Lane Smith 2 run Zetts pass incomplete Zetts pass incomplete

HISTORY

EZ 2 2 4

Points After Turnovers

Blocked Kicks (2) Opponent Player South Dakota State Dorian Chenault Southern Utah De’Angelo Wilson

2007 IN REVIEW

No. 47 14 61

Goal 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-plus 3-4 3-4 0-0 1-1 1-3 0-0 2-2 4-5 0-3 1-4 0-0 2-4 1-3 0-3 0-4 0-0 1-2 0-5 0-0 1-7 0-0 1-2 0-2 0-3 2-5 0-0 3-5 0-3 2-4 1-1 0-0 2-3 1-3 1-4 0-3 0-0 2-3 4-6 2-5 3-7 0-0 4-6 3-5 0-0 1-5 0-0 1-1 3-5 1-5 0-4 1-1 2-3 1-3 2-4 0-4 4-5 23-35 17-40 9-32 10-44

OPPONENTS

Player Wilson Scott Scott Zetts to Williams Zetts to Horne Zetts to Williams Williams Smith Wilson Williams Zetts to Williams Barnes Ross Zetts to Bush

Kickoﬀs Breakdown Player Blose Palmer TOTAL

Goal 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-plus 0-1 2-4 4-5 0-4 0-1 0-1 3-3 2-4 1-1 0-3 0-0 2-5 1-4 3-6 0-0 0-0 4-5 3-6 0-1 1-3 2-2 2-3 1-4 0-0 0-2 0-0 5-5 3-4 0-4 2-4 1-1 4-6 0-2 1-3 0-5 0-0 1-4 1-2 2-6 0-3 0-1 4-4 2-3 2-4 0-2 0-1 5-7 3-3 2-3 0-0 1-1 3-4 2-2 0-2 1-3 4-8 35-50 22-39 11-34 4-26

Opponents on 3rd Down and...

Plays of 35 Yards Or More Yards Play Opponent Quarter 76 Punt Return Illinois State 4th 60 Rush Indiana State 3rd 51* Rush Lock Haven 1st 44 Pass Stony Brook 2nd 41 Pass Southen Utah 3rd 41 Pass Western Illinois 2nd 40* Rush Lock Haven 2nd 40 Rush Indiana State 1st 39 Punt Return South Dakota State 2nd 39 Rush Illinois State 1st 38 Pass Lock Haven 3rd 37* KO Return Missouri State 4th 37 INT Return Indiana State 4th 36 Pass Western Illinois 2nd *indicates play for touchdown

Game 6-15 6-12 6-15 8-15 5-11 10-17 6-17 4-15 8-14 11-15 7-12 77-158

PLAYERS

YSU

Times at or inside the 20 Total Scores Touchdowns Rushing TDs Passing TDs Field Goals Missed FG Downs Turnover End Half/Game Points Scoring Percentage

Opponent Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois TOTALS

2008 INFORMATION

In the Red Zone

SEASON MARGIN +1 Even +3 +4 +5 +5 +6 +5 +4 +4 +5

COACHES & STAFF

OPP TO 1 1 4 3 1 2 1 0 1 2 3

INTRODUCTION

YSU TO Ohio State 0 South Dakota State 2 Stony Brook 1 Lock Haven 2 Missouri State 2 Southern Illinois 2 Southern Utah 0 Illinois State 1 UNI 2 Indiana State 2 Western Illinois 2

Kick Punt Field Goal

RECORDS

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 200 7 SCORING DRIVE BREAKDOWN Opponent Scoring Drives (Game-By-Game)

Opponent Plays Yards Time Result Qtr Ohio State 14 81 5:24 FG 2 Ohio State 4 3 1:05 FG 3 South Dakota St. 14 88 6:16 TD 1 South Dakota St. 10 58 3:34 FG 2 South Dakota St. 6 33 3:12 TD 4 Stony Brook 8 68 3:47 TD 1 Stony Brook 3 27 1:07 TD 2 Stony Brook 1 44 0:12 TD 2 Stony Brook 6 39 1:24 TD 2 Stony Brook 6 66 2:19 TD 4 Stony Brook 5 32 2:04 TD 4 Lock Haven 5 70 2:20 TD 1 Lock Haven 5 62 2:21 TD 1 Lock Haven 13 64 7:13 TD 2 Lock Haven 4 64 1:41 TD 3 Lock Haven 10 84 5:20 TD 3 Missouri State 7 65 2:30 TD 1 Missouri State 7 53 3:12 TD 2 Missouri State 6 51 1:20 TD 2 Missouri State 4 34 1:36 TD 2 Missouri State 9 70 3:54 TD 3 Missouri State 6 28 2:50 TD 3 Southern Illinois 4 9 1:05 FG 1 Southern Illinois 9 60 5:00 TD 1 Southern Illinois 7 45 2:56 TD 4 Southern Utah 11 65 4:24 FG 2 Southern Utah 12 51 5:35 FG 3 Southern Utah 6 60 2:31 FG 3 Southern Utah 1 2 0:04 TD 3 Southern Utah 9 65 3:26 TD 4 Illinois State 9 58 3:48 TD 1 Illinois State 10 49 4:08 FG 1 Illinois State 7 50 2:13 FG 1 Illinois State 8 53 3:09 FG 3 Illinois State 2 3 0:37 TD 4 UNI 8 75 3:21 TD 1 UNI 11 67 5:17 FG 1 UNI 16 74 7:44 FG 2 Indiana State 8 61 3:41 FG 1 Indiana State 16 83 7:34 TD 2 Indiana State 14 41 6:19 FG 2 Indiana State 4 65 1:27 TD 3 Indiana State 9 89 4:38 TD 3 Indiana State 8 62 3:39 TD 4 Indiana State 3 80 1:02 TD 4 Western Illinois 3 28 0:48 TD 1 Western Illinois 9 69 3:58 TD 2 Western Illinois 8 78 3:54 TD 2 Western Illinois 6 52 0:55 FG 2 Western Illinois 12 63 4:26 TD 3

Team Plays Yards Time Result Qtr Ohio State 9 70 3:53 TD 1 Ohio State 6 27 3:11 TD 2 Ohio State 10 75 3:55 TD 2 Ohio State 11 56 5:14 FG 3 Ohio State 14 65 7:33 TD 4 Ohio State 5 88 1:08 TD 4 South Dakota St. 8 59 2:18 TD 2 South Dakota St. 18 99 8:34 TD 3 South Dakota St. 11 54 4:29 FG 4 Stony Brook 8 39 1:16 FG 3 Stony Brook 6 40 1:06 FG 4 Lock Haven 10 28 5:28 FG 1 Missouri State 5 73 2:08 TD 1 Missouri State 5 74 1:02 TD 3 Missouri State 10 76 4:12 TD 4 Southern Illinois 9 97 3:47 TD 2 Southern Illinois 7 38 3:49 FG 2 Southern Illinois 8 76 3:44 TD 3 Southern Illinois 8 87 3:40 TD 4 Southern Utah 16 75 6:31 TD 1 Southern Utah 3 59 1:09 TD 3 Southern Utah 3 29 1:28 TD 4 Illinois State 1 77 0:12 TD 1 Illinois State 6 17 1:53 FG 2 Illinois State 10 42 4:32 FG 2 Illinois State 6 76 2:31 TD 2 Illinois State 15 97 7:30 TD 3 UNI 8 65 4:01 TD 4 UNI 10 80 4:55 TD 4 Indiana State 10 95 2:22 TD 3 Western Illinois 11 43 5:31 FG 2 Western Illinois 8 65 1:39 TD 2 Western Illinois 6 18 2:50 TD 4 Western Illinois 5 77 0:46 TD 4

How Scored Palmer 21 FG Blose 42 FG Scott 3 run Palmer 38 FG Nicholson 2 run Scott 1 run Smith 8 run Williams 44 pass; Zetts Williams 15 pass; Zetts Williams 15 run Smith 3 run Scott 51 run Williams 40 run Nicholson 3 run Pitts 19 pass; Zetts Zetts 25 run Smith 11 run Smith 1 run Williams 5 run Smith 3 run Williams 3 run Lane 3 pass; Zetts Palmer 42 FG Williams 12 run Williams 3 run Palmer 37 FG Palmer 28 FG Palmer 27 FG Williams 2 run Williams 3 run Smith 1 run Palmer 37 FG Palmer 41 FG Palmer 40 FG Smith 1 run Bush 28 pass; Zetts Palmer 22 FG Palmer 37 FG Palmer 28 FG Scott 1 run Palmer 32 FG Smith 11 run Scott 1 run Williams 5 run Nicholson 12 run Smith 2 run Irizarry 2 pass; Zetts Smith 17 pass; Zetts Palmer 21 FG Smith 1 run

Scoring Game Drives Ohio State 2 South Dakota St. 3 Stony Brook 6 Lock Haven 5 Missouri State 6 Southern Illinois 3 Southern Utah 5 Illinois State 5 UNI 3 Indiana State 7 Western Illinois 5

Total Yards 84 179 276 344 301 114 243 213 216 481 290

Avg. Length 42.0 59.7 46.0 68.8 50.2 38.0 48.6 42.6 72.0 68.7 58.0

Total Plays 18 30 29 37 39 20 39 36 35 62 38

Avg. Plays 9.0 10.0 4.8 7.4 6.5 6.7 7.8 7.2 11.7 8.9 7.6

How Scored Sanzenbacker 3 pass; Boeckman Wells 1 run Saine 1 run Pretorius 24 Robinson 1 pass; Boeckman Washington 37 pass; Henton Koenig 2 pass; Berry Koenig 2 run Douglas 32 Gaddis 39 Gaddis 47 Domonkos 35 Davis 51 run Nicholson 6 pass; Kirby Kirby 2 run Randle 5 run Dougherty 32 Allen 14 pass; Hill Karim 15 run Marshall 2 run Sanchez 5 run Edwards 24 pass; Marshall Blow 77 run Fetzer 47 Fetzer 36 Horton 69 pass; Drone Mickle 14 pass; Drone Gray 29 pass; Sanders Gray 18 run Burke 0 fumble recovery Rowan 28 FG Gibbs 2 run Douglass 1 run Douglass 4 run

Scoring Drive Breakdown Scoring Game Drives Ohio State 6 South Dakota St. 3 Stony Brook 2 Lock Haven 1 Missouri State 3 Southern Illinois 4 Southern Utah 3 Illinois State 5 UNI 2 Indiana State 1 Western Illinois 4

Total Yards 381 212 79 28 223 298 163 309 145 95 203

Avg. Length 63.5 70.7 39.5 28.0 74.3 74.5 54.3 61.8 72.5 95.0 50.8

Total Plays 55 37 14 10 20 32 22 38 18 10 30

Avg. Plays 9.2 12.3 7.0 10.0 6.7 8.0 7.3 7.6 9.0 10.0 7.5

10-plus 5-or-less 1-Play 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0

Longest Scoring Drives

Scoring Drive Breakdown 10-plus 5-or-less 1-Play 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 0

YSU Longest Drive Breakdown by # of Plays 16; UNI and Indiana State by # of Yards 88 vs. South Dakota State (14 plays) Time of Possession 7:44 (74 yards, 16 plays) at UNI

Scoring Drives 50 • Drives (28 run, 7 pass, 14 FG) 14 • First Quarter Drives (8 run, 1 pass, 5 FG) 15 • Second Quarter Drives (5 run, 4 pass, 6 FG) 13 • Third Quarter Drives (7 run, 2 pass, 5 FG) 8 • Fourth Quarter Drives (8 run, 0 pass, 0 FG) Most Points in a Quarter: 21 vs. Stony Brook (2nd); Missouri State (3rd) Most Points in a Half: 28 vs. Stony Brook (First); Missouri State (2nd) Opponent Longest Drive Breakdown by # of Plays 18 by South Dakota State (99 yards) by # of Yards 99 by South Dakota State (18 plays) Time of Possession 8:34 (99 yards, 18 plays) by South Dakota State

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2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 FINAL STATISTICS Game-by-Game Rushing Brandon Nicholson

Tom Zetts

Ferlando Williams

Da’Michael Horne

Ben Lane

Kevin Smith

Tim Dewberry

Att.-Yds.-TD

9-26-0 19-89-1 16-99-1 12-88-1 DNP 1-2-0 14-59-0 2-(-1)-0 6-13-0 14-149-2 DNP

9-28-0 3-6-0 0-0-0 5-40-0 10-34-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

6-21-0 9-18-1 13-52-0 5-8-1 4-16-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 11-49-1 2-4-0

2-(-4)-0 7-38-0 4-32-0 4-45-0 7-45-0 13-24-0 4-0-0 7-29-0 6-12-0 0-0-0 3-(-8)-0

7-12-0 5-32-0 2-32-1 3-62-1 8-48-2 15-87-2 12-51-2 8-56-0 2-10-0 6-52-0 6-22-0

1-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-16-0 0-0-0 1-(-3)-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

0-0-0 1-0-0 2-6-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

DNP DNP 11-60-2 11-30-0 15-102-3 9-40-0 9-59-0 19-68-2 13-50-0 14-122-1 22-79-2

0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 5-43-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 6-20-0 0-0-0

COACHES & STAFF

Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois

Jordan Edwards

INTRODUCTION

Opponent

Jabari Scott

Game-by-Game Receiving Opponent

Att.-Yds.-TD

4-19-0 3-34-0 2-12-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 5-48-0 1-7-0 2-13-1

Derrick Bush

Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD

3-37-0 4-35-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-35-0 0-0-0 2-51-0 0-0-0 2-28-0 1-8-0 2-20-0

2-12-0 2-24-0 3-35-0 DNP 1-11-0 5-38-0 3-26-0 4-29-0 4-59-1 2-21-0 4-55-0

Aaron Pitts

Jabari Scott

Ben Lane

Rory Berry

Ferlando Williams

Kevin Smith

Brandon Dominique Nicholson Barnes

Att.-Yds.-TD

Att.Yds.-TD

1-5-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-19-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

0-0-0 2-5-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-20-0 0-0-0 DNP

0-0-0 0-0-0 2-17-0 0-0-0 1-3-1 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 1-6-0 1-10-0 0-0-0

DNP 6-49-0 0-0-0 6-62-0 6-84-0 4-60-0 4-57-0 4-41-0 2-17-0 3-35-0 4-68-0

0-0-0 1-20-0 4-68-2 2-43-0 2-29-0 7-43-0 3-11-0 5-71-0 8-66-0 2-15-0 8-133-0

DNP DNP 0-0-0 1-13-0 1-7-0 2-16-0 2-14-0 0-0-0 2-1-0 1-4-0 4-25-1

0-0-0 0-0-0 1-8-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-6-0 0-0-0

0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 1-9-0 0-0-0 1-7-0 DNP DNP DNP 1-5-0 DNP

PLAYERS

Ohio State South Dakota St. Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois

Da’Michael Horne

2008 INFORMATION

Louis Irizarry

OTHERS: Tom Zetts 1-5 vs. Southern Utah; Nick Canterino 1-8 vs. Indiana State; Jordan Edwards 1-18 vs. Ohio State; Dustin Helle 1-14 vs. Illinois State

Quarterbacks Game-by-Game Passing Williams Att.-Comp.-TD-INT-Yds 1-1-0-0-5 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 1-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 1-1-0-0-16

Rowan Att.-Comp.-TD-INT-Yds 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 1-0-0-0-0 1-1-0-0-8 0-0-0-0-0

Game-by-Game Kickoff Returns

Game-by-Game Punt Returns Williams No.-Yds.-Avg. 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 2-43-21.5 1-15-15.0 2-32-16.0

Smith No.-Yds.-Avg. DNP DNP 1-19-19.0 0-0-0.0 2-45-22.5 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

Wilson Helle Opponent No.-Yds.-Avg. No.-Yds.-Avg. Ohio State 1-2-2.0 0-0-0.0 South Dakota State 3-57-19.0 DNP Stony Brook 4-33-8.3 0-0-0.0 Lock Haven 3-7-2.3 1-16-16.0 Missouri State 0-0-0.0 2-8-4.0 Southern Illinois 1-13-13.0 0-0-0.0 Southern Utah 4-13-3.3 0-0-0.0 Illinois State 5-110-22.0 0-0-0.0 UNI 2-5-2.5 0-0-0.0 Indiana State 3-20-6.7 1-6-6.0 Western Illinois 1-26-26.0 0-0-0.0

RECORDS

Wilson No.-Yds.-Avg. 2-39-19.5 1-18-18.0 1-18-18.0 1-33-33.0 1-24-24.0 0-0-0.0 1-30-30.0 3-80-26.7 1-24-24.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0

HISTORY

Horne Opponent No.-Yds.-Avg. Ohio State 3-41-13.7 South Dakota State 0-0-0.0 Stony Brook 1-17-17.0 Lock Haven 0-0-0.0 Missouri State 0-0-0.0 Southern Illinois 2-43-21.5 Southern Utah 0-0-0.0 Illinois State 2-34-17.0 UNI 0-0-0.0 Indiana State 1-10-10.0 Western Illinois 1-26-26.0

2007 IN REVIEW

Zetts Att.-Comp.-TD-INT-Yds 18-10-0-0-86 23-18-0-1-167 24-12-2-1-140 16-11-1-0-146 23-13-1-1-169 32-19-0-1-164 26-15-0-0-164 30-14-0-1-155 35-25-1-1-245 18-13-0-0-111 32-23-2-0-298

OPPONENTS

Opponent Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois

2007 FINAL STATISTICS

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

UT 41 40 42 40 25 39 26 28 31 21 18 16 8 15 13 7 9 7 6 8 8 5 4 2 1 3 2 2 1 . 1 . . . 0 473 472

AT 35 26 23 18 30 14 17 14 10 18 5 4 12 4 5 10 7 8 8 5 2 3 3 3 2 . . . 1 1 . 1 1 1 0 291 346

TOT 76 66 65 58 55 53 43 42 41 39 23 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 10 8 7 5 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 764 818

TFL 2.0-8 10.5-34 11.0-42 1.0-8 1.5-2 4.0-23 5.0-31 4.0-20 1.0-2 0-0 10.5-40 0-0 1.5-17 7.0-35 0-0 3.5-8 1.0-6 1.0-2 0-0 0.5-1 0-0 0.5-1 3.0-8 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 69-289 41-159

Sacks 0-0 2.0-16 5.5-36 1.0-8 0-0 2.0-18 4.5-31 2.0-17 0-0 0-0 4.0-26 0-0 1.5-17 4.0-26 0-0 0-0 0.5-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1.0-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 28-205 9-85

PBU QBH FF 1 1 0 1 2 3 1 10 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 2 1 3 5 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 35 11 23 9

FR INT 0 0-0 1-0 1-0 0 1-0 0 2-0 0 0-0 1-0 1-4 2-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0 2-38 0 2-34 0 1-8 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1-37 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1-3 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1-0 0-0 9-3 11-121 9-0 6-103

Game-by-Game Punting Opponent Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois

Nowicki No.-Yds.-Avg.-LG 7-243-34.7-46 2-77-38.5-42 5-186-37.2-50 3-94-31.3-41 4-154-38.5-57 4-187-46.8-55 6-236-39.3-49 6-220-36.7-43 4-164-41.0-55 1-30-30.0-30 5-153-39.6-38

Johnson No.-Yds.-Avg.-LG DNP DNP 1-36-36.0-36 2-63-31.5-35 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

Game-by-Game Field Goals Palmer Blose Opponent Attempts Attempts Ohio State 22 (Good) 42 (Good) South Dakota State 38 (Good) DNP Stony Brook None None Lock Haven None None Missouri State None None Southern Illinois 42 (Good), 41 (Missed) None Southern Utah 37 (Good), 28 (Good), 27 (Good) None Illinois State 37 (Good), 41 (Good), 40 (Good) None UNI 22 (Good), 37 (Good) None Indiana State 28 (Good), 32 (Good) None Western Illinois 21 (Good) None

Defensive Tackles Game-By-Game (Press Box Totals)

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

Solo-Assists-Total Player Ohio St. Myles Banford DNP Mike Barlak 1-1-2 Andrew Billet DNP Dorian Chenault 2-3-5 Rashod Cotton DNP Vince Gliatta 4-7-11 Nick Gooden 1-0-1 Blake Halverson 1-3-4 Tony Kavouras DNP Tom Krupko DNP Tony Lawrence 0-1-1 Luke Matelan 0-0-0 Nick Mernedakis 0-2-2 Torrance Nicholson 1-1-2 Na’eem Outler 0-2-2 Jon Penick 1-1-2 Bob Perez 1-1-2 Jarvis Richards 4-1-5 Brandian Ross 1-0-1 Mychal Savage 1-5-6 Roshon Simons 2-10-12 Maurice Smith 1-1-2 James Terry 2-3-5 Nate Ward 0-2-2 Lenny Wicks 2-3-5 De’Angelo Wilson 2-4-6 Jeremiah Wright 1-8-9

S.D. State 3-0-3 0-0-0 DNP 5-1-6 1-1-2 4-1-5 1-0-1 0-0-0 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-0-3 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 7-1-8 1-0-1 0-2-2 3-1-4 2-0-2 4-1-5 0-0-0 2-0-2 2-0-2 6-2-8

S. Brook 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 2-3-5 1-1-2 1-5-6 2-0-2 1-0-1 2-0-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-1-3 1-2-3 1-1-2 1-0-1 1-0-1 3-2-5 3-1-4 2-2-4 3-1-4 1-0-1 2-3-5 1-0-1 2-1-3 1-1-2 5-6-11

L. Haven 2-0-2 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 2-1-3 1-1-2 0-1-1 1-3-4 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-4-5 1-0-1 0-3-3 2-1-3 0-0-0 1-2-3 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-5-5 2-2-4 2-2-4 1-4-5 0-1-1 0-1-1 4-4-8

Missouri St. 3-1-4 0-0-0 0-1-1 3-4-7 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-0-0 1-3-4 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 2-1-3 2-0-2 1-0-1 1-0-1 4-2-6 2-0-2 1-2-3 1-1-2 0-0-0 2-2-4 0-1-1 1-0-1 5-3-8 8-2-10

S. Illinois 3-0-3 0-0-0 DNP 6-1-7 2-1-3 6-2-8 0-0-0 1-0-1 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 4-1-5 2-0-2 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-1-2 2-0-2 1-1-2 2-3-5 2-0-2 2-2-4 0-0-0 8-2-10 0-1-1 4-3-7

S. Utah 2-2-4 0-0-0 DNP 2-0-2 2-1-3 8-4-12 2-0-2 DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-1-1 DNP 5-3-8 1-1-2 1-0-1 1-0-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-1-2 4-2-6 0-0-0 7-3-10 0-1-1 6-1-7 0-2-2 3-2-5

Illinois St. 2-2-4 0-0-0 DNP 5-3-8 0-0-0 5-2-7 1-0-1 DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-1-2 1-1-2 0-0-0 3-0-3 4-0-4 0-0-0 2-0-2 3-3-6 2-1-3 8-0-8 1-1-2 3-0-3 5-2-7 6-3-9

UNI 2-0-2 0-0-0 DNP 3-2-5 0-1-1 3-0-3 0-1-1 1-1-2 DNP DNP 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 4-2-6 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-1-3 4-2-6 1-2-3 1-0-1 4-2-6 3-0-3 4-2-6 0-0-0 1-1-2 2-3-5 3-1-4

Indiana St. 0-0-0 1-1-2 DNP 6-0-6 DNP 3-1-4 1-2-3 0-2-2 DNP DNP 0-0-0 2-0-2 2-1-3 1-1-2 DNP 0-0-0 3-1-4 6-1-7 1-0-1 8-1-9 DNP 2-0-2 7-2-9 4-1-5 1-1-2 2-0-2 DNP

W. Illinois 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 6-1-7 1-1-2 4-2-6 0-1-1 2-0-2 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 5-2-7 DNP 0-0-0 2-1-3 5-1-6 1-1-2 9-3-12 3-2-5 0-0-0 2-3-5 0-0-0 5-0-5 2-1-3 1-4-5

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 FINAL STATISTICS Game-By-Game Team Statistics Total Oﬀense 53-176 69-347 72-421 64-425 74-473 72-317 69-324 67-307 63-330 70-511 69-404

First Downs 11 22 21 17 24 21 16 15 20 25 20

Fumbles 0-0 2-1 1-0 2-2 1-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 2-1 2-2 2-2

Time 27:08 31:40 31:50 33:20 32:59 31:59 29:24 26:03 29:39 33:30 30:33

Third Down 6-15 6-11 6-15 8-15 5-11 9-16 6-17 4-15 8-14 11-15 7-12

4th Down 0-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0

Penalties Red Zone 4-43 1-1 5-27 2-4 9-62 5-6 5-40 2-3 8-75 6-6 6-45 2-3 6-32 5-5 4-16 3-3 3-26 2-2 5-40 7-8 3-25 5-5

Opponent Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois

Rushing 41-147 18-48 31-96 31-50 29-122 41-207 50-171 45-175 39-102 43-188 42-124

Passing 31-270 40-208 35-200 15-56 31-183 20-165 18-152 31-278 20-170 24-112 31-276

Total Oﬀense 72-417 58-256 66-296 46-106 60-305 61-372 68-323 76-453 59-272 67-300 73-400

First Downs 25 16 16 4 17 20 19 19 15 18 20

Fumbles 1-1 1-0 3-0 3-2 1-1 1-1 2-1 2-0 0-0 3-1 2-2

Time 32:52 28:20 28:10 26:40 27:01 28:01 30:36 33:57 30:21 26:30 29:27

Third Down 8-12 7-14 3-14 2-14 3-12 6-13 4-13 11-21 7-16 5-15 6-15

4th Down 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-3 0-1 1-1 0-0 1-1 2-3 1-2

Penalties Red Zone 9-47 5-5 7-50 3-3 9-84 1-2 3-20 1-1 7-51 2-2 6-36 4-5 4-25 2-4 5-29 2-2 3-30 1-2 4-31 1-2 4-25 4-6

PLAYERS

Starting Lineups OFFENSE S. Brook Williams Kishman Tanner Mellott Samsa Theodore Scott Lane Zetts Horne Bush

L. Haven Williams Samsa Tanner Mellott Edwards Theodore Scott Lane Zetts Berry Palmer

Missouri St. Williams Samsa Tanner Mellott Edwards Theodore K. Smith Lane Zetts Berry Bush

S. Illinois Williams Samsa Tanner Mellott Edwards Theodore K. Smith Horne Zetts Berry Bush

S. Utah Williams Samsa Tanner Mellott Edwards Theodore K. Smith Horne Zetts Berry Bush

Illinois St. Williams Samsa Tanner Coates Edwards Theodore K. Smith Horne Zetts Berry Bush

UNI Williams Samsa Tanner Coates Edwards Theodore K. Smith Lane Zetts Horne Bush

Indiana St. Williams Samsa Tanner Coates Mellott Theodore K. Smith Lane Zetts Berry Bush

W. Illinois Williams Samsa Tanner Coates Mellott Theodore K. Smith Irizarry Zetts Berry Bush

DEFENSE Pos. Ohio St. SS Gliatta FS Chenault RCB Wilson LCB Wicks DE Halverson DT Savage NT Jacobs RE M. Smith WILL Wright SAM Terry MIKE Simons

S. Dakota St. Gliatta Chenault Richards Wicks Matelan Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

S. Brook Gliatta Chenault Richards Wicks Halverson Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

L. Haven Gliatta Chenault Richards Wilson Halverson Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

Missouri St. Gliatta Chenault Richards Wilson Halverson Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

S. Illinois Gliatta Chenault Wicks Wilson Halverson Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

S. Utah Gliatta Chenault Wicks Wilson Matelan Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

Illinois St. Gliatta Chenault Richards Wilson M. Smith Savage Penick Banford Wright Terry Simons

UNI Gliatta Chenault Richards Wilson M. Smith Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Simons

Indiana St. Gliatta Chenault Richards Wilson M. Smith Savage Nicholson Banford Mernedakis Ward Terry

W. Illinois Gliatta Chenault Richards Wilson M. Smith Savage Nicholson Banford Wright Terry Cotton

HISTORY

S. Dakota St. Williams Kishman Tanner Mellott Samsa Theodore Scott Lane Zetts Horne Bush

2007 IN REVIEW

Ohio St. Helle Kishman Tanner Mellott Samsa Theodore Scott Bush Zetts Horne Irizarry

OPPONENTS

Pos. WR LT LG C RG RT TB FB QB WR TE

2008 INFORMATION

Passing 19-91 23-167 24-140 16-146 23-169 34-164 26-164 31-155 36-245 19-119 33-314

COACHES & STAFF

Rushing 34-85 46-180 48-281 48-279 51-304 38-153 43-160 36-152 27-85 51-392 36-90

INTRODUCTION

Youngstown State Ohio State South Dakota State Stony Brook Lock Haven Missouri State Southern Illinois Southern Utah Illinois State UNI Indiana State Western Illinois

RECORDS

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HISTORY

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PLAYERS

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INTRODUCTION

2007 TOP PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES YSU Team Highs

Opponent Team Highs

Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes Total Plays Total Oﬀense Yards Per Play Points First Quarter Points Second Quarter Points Third Quarter Points Fourth Quarter Points First Half Points Second Half Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By

51 vs. Missouri State; at Indiana State 392 at Indiana State 7.7 at Indiana State 5 vs. Missouri State; at Indiana State 36 at UNI 25 at UNI 314 vs. Western Illinois 9.5 vs. Western Illinois 2 vs. Stony Brook; vs. Western Illinois 74 vs. Missouri State 511 at Indiana State 7.3 at Indiana State 49 vs. Missouri State 14 vs. Lock Haven; South Dakota State 21 vs. Stony Brook 21 vs. Missouri State 14 vs. Stony Brook; at Indiana State 28 vs. Stony Brook 28 vs. Missouri State 4 vs. Illinois State; vs. Western Illinois 25 at Indiana State 9 vs. Stony Brook 75 vs. Missouri State 2, Six times 4 vs. Stony Brook

YSU Individual Highs Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes

22 149 3 60 35 25 298 2 2 Long Pass 44 Receptions 8 8 Yards Receiving 133 TD Receptions 2 Long Reception 44 Field Goals 3 3 Long Field Goal 42 Punts 7 Punting Avg. 46.8 Long Punt 57 Long Punt Return 76 Long Kickoﬀ Return 38 Tackles 12 12 12 Sacks 2.0 2.0 Tackles For Loss 3.0 3.0 3.0 Interceptions 1

Kevin Smith vs. Western Illinois Jabari Scott at Indiana State Kevin Smith vs. Missouri State Jabari Scott at Indiana State Tom Zetts at UNI Tom Zetts at UNI Tom Zetts vs. Western Illinois Tom Zetts vs. Stony Brook Tom Zetts vs. Western Illinois Tom Zetts vs. Stony Brook Ferlando Williams at UNI Ferlando Williams vs. Western Illinois Ferlando Williams vs. Western Illinois Ferlando Williams vs. Stony Brook Ferlando Williams vs. Stony Brook Brian Palmer vs. Southern Utah Brian Palmer vs. Illinois State Brian Palmer at Southern Illinois Ben Nowicki at Ohio State Ben Nowicki at Southern Illinois Ben Nowicki vs. Missouri State De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois State De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois State Roshon Simons at Ohio State Vince Gliatta vs. Southern Utah Mychal Savage vs. Western Illinois James Terry vs. Illinois State Mychal Savage vs. Western Illinois Vince Gliatta at Ohio State Myles Banford vs. Missouri State Vince Gliatta vs. Southern Utah 11 times

Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By

50, Southern Utah 207, Southern Illinois 5.0, Southern Illinois 3, Western Illinois 40, South Dakota State 28, South Dakota State 278, Illinois State 9.0, Illinois State 3, Ohio State 76, Illinois State 453, Illinois State 6.1, Southern Illinois 38, Ohio State 7, Ohio State; Missouri State; Southern Utah 14, Ohio State 8, Southern Utah 14, Ohio State; UNI; Western Illinois 21, Ohio State 17, Ohio State 3, Southern Illinois 25, Ohio State 9, Ohio State 9, Stony Brook 84, Stony Brook 4, Stony Brook 1, Six times

Opponent Individual Highs Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes

25 128 2 77 40 28 278 2 2 Long Pass 69 Receptions 9 Yards Receiving 153 TD Receptions 1 Long Reception 69 Field Goals 2 2 Long Field Goal 47 47 Punts 8 Punting Avg. 46.3 Long Punt 60 Long Punt Return 31 Long Kickoﬀ Return 39 Tackles 15 Sacks 1.0 Tackles For Loss 3.0 Interceptions 1

Johnny Sanchez, Southern Utah Geno Blow, Illinois State Alex Douglass, Western Illinois Geno Blow, Illinois State Ryan Berry, South Dakota State Ryan Berry, South Dakota State Luke Drone, Illinois State Todd Boeckman, Ohio State Luke Drone, Illinois State Luke Drone, Illinois State Brian Robiskie, Ohio State Brian Robiskie, Ohio State 10 times Jason Horton, Illinois State Luke Gaddis, Stony Brook Brian Fetzer, Illinois State Luke Gaddis, Stony Brook Brian Fetzer, Illinois State Brendon Pickel, Lock Haven Scott Ravanesi, Southern Illinois Bobby Kelsey, Illinois State Paul Aanonson, South Dakota State Nick Miller, Southern Utah Brandon Logan, Indiana State Eight times Travis Cherry, Western Illinois Six times

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 GAME RECAPS #1

No. 11 (FBS) | Ohio State 38, No. 5 (FCS) | Youngstown State 6 Sept. 1 • Columbus, Ohio Ohio Stadium | Att: 105,038 1 0 7

2 3 3 3 14 3

4 0 14

Score by Quarters South Dakota State Youngstown State

Final 6 38 Team Statistics OSU 25 41 147 21-31 270 72 417 5.8 1 1 9 47 2-92 46.0 3-31 10.3 2-47 23.5 0 0 32:52 8-12 1-1 2-22

2 7 3

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Youngstown State squandered a 17-0 lead only to score a fourth-quarter touchdown to pull out a 23-17 victory in the home opener at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins scored 14 points in the fourth quarter on a two-yard scoring run by Jabari Scott and a two-yard blocked punt return by Vince Gliatta. YSU extended its advantage to 17-0 on a 38-yard field goal by Brian Palmer. Late in the second half, the Penguins were driving before SDSU intercepted a Tom Zetts pass to turn the momentum. With 18 seconds before halftime, Ryan Berry threw a two-yard scoring pass to Ryan Koenig to cut the deficit to 17-7. The Jackrabbits used a 99-yard scoring drive to cut the deficit to 17-14 in the third. SDSU tied the contest at 17 on a 32-yard Park Douglass field goal with 9:30 remaining. But YSU came back and Brandon Nicholson’s two-yard score with 2:46 left was the difference. Gliatta intercepted a Berry pass soon after to seal the victory.

Final 17 23 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

SDSU 16 18 48 28-40 208 58 256 4.4 1 0 7 50 6-185 30.8 2-35 17.5 4-107 26.8 1 30 28:20 7-14 0-0 0-0

YSU 22 46 180 18-23 167 69 347 5.0 2 1 5 27 2-77 38.5 4-82 20.5 2-27 13.5 1 0 31:40 6-11 0-1 2-18

1st Quarter YSU 6:53 • Jabari Scott 2-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) YSU 5:39 • Vince Gliatta 2-yard blocked punt return (Palmer kick) 2nd Quarter YSU 7:57 • Palmer 38-yard ﬁeld goal SDSU 0:18 • Cory Koenig 2-yard pass from Ryan Berry (Parker Douglass kick) 3rd Quarter SDSU 0:51 • Koenig 2-yard run (Douglass kick) 4th Quarter SDSU 9:30 • Douglass 32-yard ﬁeld goal YSU 2:46 • Brandon Nicholson 2-yard run (Palmer kick)

Individual Statistics

RUSHING: South Dakota State • Cory Koenig 12-61; Kyle Minett 1-0; Ryan Berry 5-(-13). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 19-89; Tom Zetts 7-38; Ferlando Williams 5-32; Brandon Nicholson 9-18; Jordan Edwards 3-6; Ben Lane 1-0; Team 2-(-3). PASSING: South Dakota State • Ryan Berry 28-40-208. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 18-23-167. RECEIVING: South Dakota State • Kyle Minett 6-51; JaRon Harris 6-41; Chris Doblar 4-48; Paul Aanonson 4-20; Cory Koenig 3-7; Luke Greving 2-14; Glen Fox 1-15; Chris Wagner 1-9; Ryan Berry 1-3. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 6-49; Da’Michael Horne 4-35; Louis Irizarry 3-34; Derrick Bush 2-24; Jabari Scott 2-5; Ferlando Williams 1-20. INTERCEPTIONS: South Dakota State • Andy Hoogeveen 1-30. Youngstown State • Vince Gliatta 1-0.

RECORDS

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

HISTORY

RUSHING: Youngstown State • Jordan Edwards 9-28; Jabari Scott 9-26; Nicholson 6-21; Williams 7-12; Zetts 2-(-4). Ohio State • Chris Wells 16-46; Maurice Wells 8-45; Brandon Saine 10-42; Rob Schoenhoft 3-27; Todd Boeckman 4-(-13). PASSING: Youngstown State State • Tom Zetts 10-18-86; Ferlando Williams 1-1-5. Ohio State • Todd Boeckman 17-23-225; Rob Schoenhoft 3-6-8; Antonio Henton 1-2-37. RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Louis Irizarry 4-19; Da’Michael Horne 3-37; Derrick Bush 2-12; Jordan Edwards 1-18; Aaron Pitts 1-5. Ohio State • Brian Robiske 9-153; Maurice Wells 3-23; Brian Hartline 2-22; Dan Sanzenbacher 2-8; Taurian Washington 1-37; Rory Nicol 1-10; Devon Torrence 1-5; Trever Robinson 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • None. Ohio State • None.

Individual Statistics

2007 IN REVIEW

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter OSU 9:36 • Sane Sanzenbacher 3-yard pass from Todd Boeckman (Ryan Pretorius kick) 2nd Quarter OSU 14:47 • Chris Wells 1-yard run (Pretorius kick) YSU 4:34 • Brian Palmer 21-yard field goal OSU 0:34 • Brandon Saine 1-yard run (Pretorius kick) 3rd Quarter OSU 9:41 • Pretorius 24-yard field goal YSU 6:44 • Stephen Blose 41-yard field goal 4th Quarter OSU 14:11 • Trever Robinson 1-yard pass from Boeckman (Pretorius kick) OSU 7:44 • Taurian Washington 37-yard pass from Antonio Hention (Pretorius kick)

OPPONENTS

Scoring Summary

PLAYERS

YSU First Downs 11 Rushes 34 Yards 85 Passes 11-19 Yards 91 Total Plays 53 Total Yards 176 Avg. Play 3.3 Fumbles 0 Lost 0 Penalties 4 Yards 43 Punts 7-243 Avg. 34.7 Punt Returns 1-2 Avg. 2.0 KO Returns 6-94 Avg. 15.7 INTs 0 Return Yds 0 TOP 27:08 3rd Down 6-15 4th Down 0-0 Sacks By 2-16

1 0 14

2008 INFORMATION

Youngstown State had an 11-game season-opener win streak snapped with a 38-6 defeat at nationally-ranked FBS Ohio State. The crowd of 105,038 at Ohio Stadium was the largest to ever watch a YSU football game. The Penguins, playing against former head coach Jim Tressel, trailed 14-3 midway through the second quarter and 24-6 after three periods before losing 38-6. Brian Palmer kicked a 21-yard ﬁeld goal with 4:34 remaining in the second quarter to get the Guins within 14-3. Trailing 24-3, YSU’s Vince Gliatta sacked OSU quarterback Todd Boeckman and Jon Penick pounced on a fumble at the OSU 27. The Penguins capitalized with a 41-yard ﬁeld goal by Stephen Blose to pull within 24-6. Quarterback Tom Zetts completed 10-of18 passes for 86 yards in the contest. The YSU defense held the Buckeyes to just 147 yards rushing on 41 attempts. The Penguins did not commit a turnover and had fewer penalty yards.

No. 6 (FCS) | Youngstown State 23, South Dakota State 17 Sept. 8 • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 16,118

COACHES & STAFF

Score by Quarters Youngstown State Ohio State

GAME

INTRODUCTION

GAME

No. 6 (FCS) | Youngstown State 42, Stony Brook 6 Sept. 15 • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 14,390

Score by Quarters Stony Brook Youngstown State

1 0 7

2 3 0 3 21 0

4 3 14

A 21-point second quarter helped lead Youngstown State to a 42-6 victory over Stony Brook. The Penguins turned three interceptions in the period into three touchdowns to break the game open. After taking a 7-0 lead on a one-yard run by Jabari Scott in the first quarter, an opportunistic defense helped turn the tide in the second quarter. Myles Banford’s first career pick led to the first career rushing touchdown by Kevin Smith. James Terry’s interception was followed on the next play by a 44-yard scoring strike from Tom Zetts to Ferlando Williams. De’Angelo Wilson’s interception was followed by a 15-yard Zetts to Williams scoring toss. In the fourth quarter, Williams scored on a 15-yard run and Smith scored from three yards. SBU’s Luke Gaddis kicked two secondhalf field goals. YSU amassed 281 yards rushing out of 421 yards of total offense. Scott finished with 99 yards while Smith had 60.

GAME

Score by Quarters Lock Haven Youngstown State

Final 6 42 Team Statistics SBU First Downs 16 Rushes 31 Yards 96 Passes 16-35 Yards 200 Total Plays 66 Total Yards 296 Avg. Play 4.5 Fumbles 3 Lost 0 Penalties 9 Yards 84 Punts 6-254 Avg. 36.8 Punt Returns 3-8 Avg. 2.7 KO Returns 6-112 Avg. 18.7 INTs 1 Return Yds 43 TOP 28:10 3rd Down 3-14 4th Down 0-1 Sacks By 1-2

No. 9 (FCS) | Youngstown State 35, Lock Haven 3 Sept. 22 • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 14,424

YSU 21 48 281 12-24 140 72 421 5.8 2 0 9 62 7-254 35.1 4-33 8.2 3-54 18.0 4 42 31:50 6-15 0-1 1-9

Scoring Summary

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A staunch defensive effort and a solid running game helped lead Youngstown State to a 35-3 victory over Division II Lock Haven. The Penguins rushed for 279 yards and posted 425 yards of total offense. The defense held the Bald Eagles to just over 100 total yards and four first downs. After falling behind 3-0, the Penguins scored the final 35 points of the contest. Two big touchdown runs in the first quarter helped propel YSU. Jabari Scott scored on a 51-yard run and Ferlando Williams raced 40 yards to the end zone to put the Penguins in front 14-3. In the second quarter, Brandon Nicholson scored from three yards out to give YSU a 21-3 halftime advantage. In the third quarter, Tom Zetts connected with Aaron Pitts on a 19-yard scoring pass. Zetts capped the scoring for the Penguins on a 25-yard score later in the period. Zetts was efficient converting 11-of-16 passes for 146 yards. Scott finished with 88 yards on 12 carries.

Final 3 35 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

LHU 4 31 50 8-15 56 46 106 2.3 3 2 3 20 8-318 39.8 3-20 6.7 6-88 14.7 0 0 26:40 2-14 0-0 0-0

YSU 17 48 279 11-16 146 64 425 6.6 2 2 5 40 5-157 31.4 4-23 5.8 1-33 33.0 1 0 33:20 8-15 1-1 2-11

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter YSU 6:41 • Jabari Scott 1-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) 2nd Quarter YSU 9:04 • Kevin Smith 8-yard run (Palmer kick) YSU 8:35 • Ferlando Williams 44-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick) YSU 0:26 • Williams 15-yard pass from Zetts (Palmer kick) 3rd Quarter SBU 10:05 • Luke Gaddis 39-yard ﬁeld goal 4th Quarter YSU 10:10 • Williams 15-yard run (Palmer kick) YSU 8:06 • Smith 3-yard run (Palmer kick) SBU 6:55 • Gaddis 47-yard ﬁeld goal

1st Quarter LHU 7:17 • Marc Domonkos 35-yard ﬁeld goal YSU 4:57 • Jabari Scott 51-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) YSU 1:32 • Ferlando Williams 40-yard run (Palmer kick) 2nd Quarter YSU 7:02 • Brandon Nicholson 3-yard run (Palmer kick) 3rd Quarter YSU 13:10 • Aaron Pitts 19-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick) YSU 5:24 • Zetts 25-yard run (Palmer kick)

Individual Statistics

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Stony Brook • Conte Cuttino 9-45; Brandon Mason 13-28; Rock Contardi 3-18; Steve Austin; Josh Dudash 3-(-5). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 16-99; Kevin Smith 11-60; Brandon Nicholson 13-52; Tom Zetts 4-32; Ferlando Williams 2-32; Ben Lane 2-6. PASSING: Stony Brook • Josh Duash 14-33-166; Dan Sweeney 2-2-34. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 12-24-140. RECEIVING: Stony Brook • Dwayne Eley 5-39; Lynell Suggs 3-63; Kevin Halonski 3-46; J.J. Cox 2-15; Chris Tyler 1-23; Anthony Hamilton 1-11; Brandon Mason 1-3. Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 4-68; Derrick Bush 3-35; Ben Lane 2-17; Louis Irizarry 2-12; Brandon Nicholson 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: Stony Brook • Stephen Schwicke 1-43. Youngstown State • De’Angelo Wilson 1-34; Myles Banford 1-8; James Terry 1-0; Dorian Chenault 1-0.

RUSHING: Lock Haven • Ibrahim Smith 6-20; Gerald Thompson 5-16; Dwight Carroll 7-11; Steve Loomis 5-5; Chris Hawkins 2-3; Ilio DiPaolo 6-(-5). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 12-88; Ferlando Williams 3-62; Tom Zetts 4-45; Jordan Edwards 5-40; Kevin Smith 11-30; Brandon Nicholson 5-8; Jamie Frasure 3-3; Charles Gresham 3-2; Ben Lane 1-1; Team 1-0. PASSING: Lock Haven • Ilio DiPaolo 8-15-56. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 1116-146. RECEIVING: Lock Haven • Chris Hawkins 4-39; Steve Loomis 2-2; Jason Eby 1-10; Gerald Thompson 1-5. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 6-62; Ferlando Williams 2-43; Aaron Pitts 1-19; Kevin Smith 1-13; Dominique Barnes 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS: Lock Haven • None. Youngstown State • De’Angelo Wilson 1-0.

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HISTORY

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2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

2007 GAME RECAPS #5

No. 10 (FCS) | Youngstown State 49, Missouri State 21 Sept. 29 • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 19,617 1 7 7

2 3 0 7 14 21

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Score by Quarters Youngstown State Southern Illinois

Final 21 49 Team Statistics YSU 24 51 304 13-23 169 74 473 6.4 1 0 8 75 4-154 38.5 3-1 0.3 4-106 26.5 1 0 32:59 5-11 0-0 3-29

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YSU jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but Southern Illinois fought back and with the game tied 17-17, Deji Karim scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:50 remaining for a 24-17 SIU win in a clash of two top 10 teams at McAndrew Stadium. After SIU fumbled the opening kickoff, YSU capitalized with a 42-yard Brian Palmer field goal. Later in the first quarter, Ferlando Williams scored on a 12-yard run to give the Penguins a 10-0 lead. However, SIU tied the contest in the second quarter as John Randle scored on a five-yard run and Kyle Dougherty kicked a 32-yard field goal. In the third quarter, SIU went ahead on a 14-yard pass from Nick Hill to Justin Allen. The Penguins tied the game in the fourth on a three-yard run by Williams following a Lenny Wicks interception. Karim scored with 1:50 left to put SIU ahead 24-17. YSU had one final chance, but Tom Zetts’ pass to Rory Berry in the end zone was knocked away as time expired.

Final 17 24 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

YSU 21 38 153 19-34 164 72 317 4.4 1 1 6 45 4-187 46.8 1-13 13.0 2-43 21.5 1 13 31:59 9-16 0-0 2-17

1st Quarter YSU 13:49 • Brian Palmer 21-yard ﬁeld goal YSU 5:40 • Ferlando Williams 12-yard run (Palmer kick) 2nd Quarter SIU 14:10 • John Randle 5-yard run (Kyle Dougherty kick) SIU 0:00 • Dougherty 32-yard ﬁeld goal 3rd Quarter SIU 6:00 • Justin Allen 14-yard pass from Nick Hill (Dougherty kick) 4th Quarter YSU 11:32 • Williams 3-yard run (Palmer kick) SIU 1:50 • Deji Karim 15-yard run (Dougherty kick)

Individual Statistics

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 15-87; Kevin Smith 9-40; Tom Zetts 13-24; Jabari Scott 1-2. Southern Illinois • John Randle 16-122; Nick Hill 12-40; Deji Karim 8-32; Larry Warner 3-9; Richard White 1-2; Joe Allaria 1-2. PASSING: Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 19-32-164. Southern Illinois • Nick Hill 13-20-. RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 7-43; Derrick Bush 5-38; Rory Berry 4-60; Kevin Smith 2-16; Dominique Barnes 1-7. Southern Illinois • Jeﬀ Evans 6-93; Justin Allen 3-30; Phil Goforth 2-31; Deji Karim 1-6; Rick Burgess 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Lenny Wicks 1-13. Southern Illinois • Brandin Jordan 1-10.

RECORDS

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HISTORY

RUSHING: Missouri State • Gerald Davis 8-65; Stephen Johnston 6-27; Cody Kirby 11-24; Kingjack Washington 2-3; Matt Krapﬂ 1-3; Eric Davis 1-0. Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 15-102; Ferlando Williams 8-48; Tom Zetts 7-45; Tim Dewberry 5-43; Jordan Edwards 10-34; Da’Michael Horne 2-16; Brandon Nicholson 4-16. PASSING: Missouri State • Cody Kirby 19-31-183. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 13-23-169. RECEIVING: Missouri State • Jeremy Nicholson 7-51; Eric Davis 4-15; Clay Harbor 3-59; Tamarkus McElvane 3-38; Gerald Davis 2-20. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 6-84; Da’Michael Horne 2-35; Ferlando Williams 2-29; Derrick Bush 1-11; Kevin Smith 1-7; Ben Lane 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Missouri State • Connor McDonough 1-19. Youngstown State • Dorian Chenault 1-0.

2007 IN REVIEW

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter MSU 12:46 • Gerald Davis 51-yard run (Nathan Stokes kick) YSU 10:11 • Kevin Smith 11-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) 2nd Quarter YSU 12:32 • Kevin Smith 1-yard run (Palmer kick) YSU 0:57 • Ferlando Williams 5-yard run (Palmer kick) 3rd Quarter YSU 10:44 • Smith 3-yard run (Palmer kick) MSU 9:36 • Jeremy Nicholson 6-yard pass from Cody Kirby (Stokes kick) YSU 5:49 • Williams 3-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) YSU 2:47 • Ben Lane 3-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick) 4th Quarter MSU 13:36 • Kirby 2-yard run (Stokes kick) YSU 13:20 • Dominique Barnes 37-yard kickoﬀ return (Palmer kick)

OPPONENTS

Scoring Summary

SIU 20 41 207 13-20 165 61 372 6.1 1 1 6 36 3-139 46.3 3-17 5.4 4-105 26.2 1 10 28:01 6-13 0-1 3-25

PLAYERS

MSU First Downs 17 Rushes 29 Yards 122 Passes 19-31 Yards 183 Total Plays 60 Total Yards 305 Avg. Play 5.1 Fumbles 1 Lost 1 Penalties 7 Yards 51 Punts 6-239 Avg. 39.8 Punt Returns 0-0 Avg. 0.0 KO Returns 8-144 Avg. 18.0 INTs 1 Return Yds 19 TOP 27:01 3rd Down 3-12 4th Down 2-3 Sacks By 1-8

1 2 3 10 0 0 0 10 7

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Kevin Smith scored three touchdowns and Ferlando Williams added two more as Youngstown State opened Gateway play with an impressive 49-21 victory over Missouri State before the sixth-largest crowd in Stambaugh Stadium history. After falling behind 7-0 just over two minutes into the game, YSU scored 28 unanswered points to take control of the contest. After Missouri State cut the deﬁcit to 28-14, the Penguins scored the next two touchdowns -- a three-yard Williams run and a three yard pass from Tom Zetts to Ben Lane -- to lead 42-14. MSU pulled within 42-21, but on the ensuing onside kick, Dominique Barnes returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. Smith rushed for 102 yards and as a unit, YSU had 304. The Penguins amassed 473 yards of total oﬀense, the most since 493 against Indiana State in 2006. During the contest, Zetts became the school’s all-time leader in pass completions and yardage.

No. 6/7 (FCS) | Southern Illinois 24, No. 10 (FCS) | Youngstown State 17 Oct. 6 • Carbondale, Ill. McAndrew Stadium | Att: 13,188

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Score by Quarters Missouri State Youngstown State

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No. 12/13 (FCS) | Youngstown State 23, Southern Utah 22 Oct. 13 • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 16,770

Score by Quarters Southern Utah Youngstown State

1 7 0

2 3 0 8 3 13

4 7 7

The Penguins overcame a 22-16 fourthquarter deficit to pull out a thrilling 23-22 victory over Southern Utah. Ferlando Williams’ second touchdown of the game came with 5:26 remaining and Brian Palmer’s extra point put the Guins in front 23-22. SUU marched to the YSU 17-yard line, but Steve Pulver’s kick off a poor hold sailed wide left with just over a minute remaining and the Penguins were able to run out the clock for the one-point victory. After falling behind 7-0, YSU relied on three Palmer field goals to go ahead 9-7 in the third quarter. SUU quickly regained a 15-9 lead on Johnny Sanchez’s run and a two-point conversion. Late in the third, YSU took a 16-15 lead on a two-yard run by Williams following an SUU fumble. The Thunderbirds pulled ahead 22-16 on a 24-yard pass from Wes Marshall to Johnny Edwards. However, YSU responded going 65 yards on nine plays for the game-winning score.

GAME

Final 22 23

Score by Quarters Illinois State Youngstown State

Team Statistics SUU First Downs 19 Rushes 50 Yards 171 Passes 11-18 Yards 152 Total Plays 68 Total Yards 323 Avg. Play 4.8 Fumbles 2 Lost 1 Penalties 4 Yards 25 Punts 6-188 Avg. 31.3 Punt Returns 3-30 Avg. 10.0 KO Returns 5-114 Avg. 22.8 INTs 0 Return Yds 0 TOP 30:36 3rd Down 4-13 4th Down 1-1 Sacks By 0-0

Illinois State 27, No. 12 (FCS) | Youngstown State 22 Oct. 20 • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 18,616

YSU 16 43 160 15-26 164 69 324 4.7 0 0 6 32 6-236 39.3 4-13 3.2 2-40 20.0 0 0 29:24 6-17 0-1 3-22

1 2 3 7 13 0 13 0 3

4 7 6

Youngstown State jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead, but two big Illinois State scoring plays and a late Redbirds defensive stop was too much for the Penguins to overcome in a 27-22 Homecoming defeat. Kevin Smith put YSU ahead 7-0 on its first drive of the game and a 37-yard field goal by Brian Palmer extended the lead to 10. ISU answered with a 77-yard run by Geno Blow. Palmer’s 41-yard field goal put the Penguins ahead 13-7 but after two Brian Fetzer field goals, the Redbirds went ahead when Luke Drone connected with Jason Horton for a 69-yard touchdown pass just before halftime. Palmer’s 40-yard field goal cut the deficit to 20-16 before Drone connected with Kevett Mickle for a 14-yard score and 27-16 lead early in the fourth. A 76-yard punt return by De’Angelo Wilson set up a one-yard touchdown run by Smith. YSU’s last chance stalled on downs at the Illinois State 30-yard line.

Final 27 22 Team Team Statistics Statistics

ISU UNI First First Downs Downs 19 20 Rushes 45 Rushes 33 Yards 175 Yards 149 Passes 19-31 Passes 19-27 Yards 278 Yards 291 Total 76 Total Plays Plays 60 Total 453 Total Yards Yards 425 Avg. 6.0 Avg. Play Play 7.1 Fumbles 24 Fumbles Lost 02 Lost Penalties 53 Penalties Yards 29 Yards 21 Punts 7-299 Punts 3-111 Avg. 42.7 Avg. 37.0 Punt Punt Returns Returns 2-8 2-3 Avg. 4.0 Avg. 1.5 KO KO Returns Returns 4-67 4-92 Avg. 16.8 Avg. 23.0 INTs 14 INTs Return Return Yds Yds -3 22 TOP 33:57 TOP 27:51 3rd 3rd Down Down 11-21 6-11 4th 0-0 4th Down Down 0-0 Sacks 0-0 Sacks By By 0-0

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter SUU 1:48 • Wes Marshall 2-yard run (Steve Pulver kick) 2nd Quarter YSU 1:28 • Brian Palmer 37-yard field goal 3rd Quarter YSU 9:20 • Palmer 28-yard field goal YSU 5:41 • Palmer 27-yard field goal SUU 4:24 • Johnny Sanchez 5-yard run (Jeremy Edwards pass from Marshall) YSU 2:24 • Ferlando Williams 2-yard run (Palmer kick) 4th Quarter SUU 8:52 • Edwards 24-yard pass from Marshall (Pulver kick) YSU 5:26 • Williams 3-yard run (Palmer kick)

1st Quarter YSU 11:12 • Kevin Smith 1-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) YSU 5:09 • Palmer 37-yard field goal ILS 4:49 • Geno Blow 77-yard run (Steven Fetzer kick) YSU 2:30 • Palmer 41-yard field goal 2nd Quarter ILS 12:54 • Fetzer 47-yard field goal ILS 6:09 • Fetzer 36-yard field goal ILS 1:37 • Jason Horton 69-yard pass from Luke Drone (Fetzer kick) 3rd Quarter YSU 9:48 • Palmer 40-yard field goal 4th Quarter ILS 14:07 • Kevett Mickle 14-yard pass from Drone (Fetzer kick) YSU 10:10 • Smith 1-yard run (Pass failed)

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Southern Utah • Johnny Sanchez 25-86; Wes Marshall 20-67; Steve Pulver 1-14; Nick Miller 3-6; Team 1-(-2). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 14-59; Kevin Smith 9-59; Ferlando Williams 12-51; Tom Zetts 4-0; Da’Michael Horne 1(-3); Team 3-(-6). PASSING: Southern Utah • Wes Marshall 11-18-152. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 15-26-164. RECEIVING: Southern Utah • Jeremy Edwards 3-81; Craig Cotton 2-29; Tysson Poots 2-15; Johnny Sanchez 1-12; Brett Sandall 1-9; Nick Miller 1-5; Ryan Higgins 1-1. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 4-57; Derrick Bush 3-26; Ferlando Williams 3-11; Da’Michael Horne 2-51; Kevin Smith 2-14; Tom Zetts 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Southern Utah • None. Youngstown State • None.

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YSU YSU 15 23 36 38 152 192 14-31 17-30 155 208 67 68 307 400 4.6 5.9 01 01 48 16 60 6-220 3-116 36.7 38.7 5-110 2-2 22.0 1.0 5-114 1-19 22.8 19.0 01 0 43 26:03 32:09 4-15 2-10 0-1 1-1 4-23 2-7

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Illinois State • Geno Blow 17-128; Rafael Rice 16-57; Parrish Fisher 1-3; Team 1-(-1); Luke Drone 10-(-12). Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 19-68; Ferlando Williams 8-56; Tom Zetts 7-29; Jabari Scott 2-(-1). PASSING: Illinois State • Luke Drone 19-30-270. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 14-30-155. RECEIVING: Illinois State • Kevett Mickle 6-77; Jason Horton 5-119; Jake Rourke 3-35; Geno Blow 2-24; Eyad Salem 1-11; Dave Mordis 1-8; Rafael Rice 1-4. Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 5-71; Rory Berry 4-41; Derrick Bush 4-29; Dustin Helle 1-14. INTERCEPTIONS: Illinois State • Kelvyn Hemphill 1-(-3). Youngstown State • None.

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2007 GAME RECAPS #9

No. 1/2 (FCS) | Northern Iowa 14, No. 20 (FCS) | Youngstown State 13 Oct. 27 • Cedar Falls, Iowa UNI Dome | Att: 16,528 1 10 0

2 3 0

3 0 0

4 0 14

Final 13 14

Score by Quarters Youngstown State Indiana State

Team Statistics UNI 15 39 102 16-20 170 59 272 4.6 0 0 3 30 6-209 34.8 2-17 8.5 4-78 19.5 1 4 30:21 7-16 1-1 1-12

2 3 4 10 13 14 0 7 0

The Penguins rushed for a season-high 392 yards as both Jabari Scott and Kevin Smith had more than 100 yards in a 40-7 victory at Indiana State. Scott rushed for 149 yards and had two touchdowns while Smith had 122 yards and one score. Brandon Nicholson and Ferlando Williams also added rushing touchdowns. Brian Palmer’s 38-yard field goal in the first quarter gave YSU a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, Scott’s first touchdown and Palmer’s 32-yard field goal put the Guins ahead 13-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Smith and Scott found the end zone as YSU pulled ahead 26-0. ISU got on the scoreboard when offensive lineman Jack Byrne pounced on a fumble in the end zone. In the fourth quarter, Williams scored on a five-yard run while Nicholson scored from 12 yards out. The 511 total offensive yards were the most by the Guins since going over 500 at Indiana State in a 45-0 win in 2005.

Final 40 7 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

YSU 25 51 392 14-19 119 70 511 7.3 2 2 5 40 1-30 30.0 4-26 6.5 2-25 12.5 1 37 33:30 11-15 0-0 2-16

1st Quarter YSU 7:14 • Brian Palmer 28-yard ﬁeld goal 2nd Quarter YSU 9:52 • Jabari Scott 1-yard run (Palmer kick) YSU 0:26 • Palmer 32-yard ﬁeld goal 3rd Quarter YSU 13:28 • Kevin Smith 11-yard run (Palmer kick) YSU 7:41 • Scott 1-yard run (Palmer kick failed) INS 3:33 • Jack Byrne 0-yard fumble recovery (Core Varnadore kick) 4th Quarter YSU 14:49 • Ferlando Williams 5-yard run (Palmer kick) YSU 8:06 • Brandon Nicholson 12-yard run (Palmer kick)

Individual Statistics

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 14-149; Kevin Smith 14-122; Ferlando Williams 6-52; Brandon Nicholson 11-49; Tim Dewberry 6-20. Indiana State • Justin Collins 11-77; Bryan McCulley 12-57; Charles Dowdell 20-54; Jack Byrne 0-0. PASSING: Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 13-18-111; Todd Rowan 1-1-8. Indiana State • Charles Dowdell 11-24-112. RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Rory Berry 3-25; Derrick Bush 2-21; Ferlando Williams 2-15; Ben Lane 1-10; Da’Michael Horne 1-8; Nick Canterino 1-8; Louis Irizarry 1-7; Brandon Nicholson 1-6; Dominique Barnes 1-5; Kevin Smith 1-4. Indiana State • Jerimy Robinson 4-53; Justin Collins 2-25; Rafael Price 2-14; Bryan McCulley 1-8; Alex Thomas 1-6; Bill McGrath 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Brandian Ross 1-37. Indiana State • None.

HISTORY

RUSHING: Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 13-50; Jabari Scott 6-13; Tom Zetts 612; Ferlando Williams 2-10. Northern Iowa • Corey Lewis 23-66; Johnny Gray 1-18; Darian Williams 4-15; Eric Sanders 9-7; Team 2-(-4). PASSING: Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 25-35-245; Todd Rowan 0-1-0. Northern Iowa • Eric Sanders 16-20-170. RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 8-66; Louis Irizarry 5-48; Derrick Bush 4-59; Da’Michael Horne 2-28; Rory Berry 2-17; Kevin Smith 2-1; Jabari Scott 1-20; Ben Lane 1-6. Northern Iowa • Corey Lewis 7-39; Johnny Gray 5-77; Victor Williams; Schuylar Oordt 1-34; Whitney Lewis 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Jarvis Richards 1-4. Northern Iowa • Brannon Carter 1-4.

2007 IN REVIEW

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter YSU 11:39 • Derrick Bush 28-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Brian Palmer kick) YSU 3:57 • Palmer 22-yard ﬁeld goal 2nd Quarter YSU 7:50 • Palmer 37-yard ﬁeld goal 4th Quarter UNI 11:58 • Johnny Gray 29-yard pass from Eric Sanders (Billy Hallgren kick) UNI 4:54 • Gray 18-yard run (Hallgren kick)

OPPONENTS

Scoring Summary

INS 18 43 188 11-24 112 67 300 4.5 3 1 4 31 4-152 38.0 0-0 0.0 8-105 13.1 0 0 26:30 5-15 2-3 0-0

PLAYERS

YSU First Downs 20 Rushes 27 Yards 85 Passes 25-36 Yards 245 Total Plays 63 Total Yards 330 Avg. Play 5.2 Fumbles 2 Lost 1 Penalties 3 Yards 26 Punts 4-164 Avg. 41.0 Punt Returns 2-5 Avg. 2.5 KO Returns 3-67 Avg. 22.3 INTs 1 Return Yds 4 TOP 29:39 3rd Down 8-14 4th Down 0-0 Sacks By 3-14

1 3 0

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Youngstown State held top-ranked UNI scoreless until the fourth quarter before the Panthers scored two touchdowns rallying for a 14-13 victory. The Penguins took their opening possession and went ahead 7-0 on a 28-yard pass from Tom Zetts to Derrick Bush. Later in the quarter, YSU led 10-0 on a 22-yard ﬁeld goal by Brian Palmer. Palmer’s second ﬁeld goal of the contest, this time from 37 yards, put the Guins ahead 13-0. UNI hung around and was able to use some big plays in the fourth quarter to pull out the come-from-behind victory. On third-andtwo from the YSU 29, Eric Sanders connected with Johnny Gray for a touchdown. After forcing a YSU punt, the Panthers were able to move 80 yards for the game-winning score. Facing a third-and-10 from the UNI 48, Sanders connected with Schuylar Oordt for a 34-yard gain. The next play from the YSU 18 was a reverse with Gray racing to the end zone for the go-ahead score.

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No. 22/23 (FCS) | Youngstown State 40, Indiana State 7 Nov. 3 • Terre Haute, Ind. Memorial Stadium | Att: 2,540

COACHES & STAFF

Score by Quarters Youngstown State Northern Iowa

GAME

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#11

No. 20/21 (FCS) | Youngstown State 31, No. 23 (FCS) | Western Illinois 24 Nov. • Youngstown, Ohio Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 13,110

Score by Quarters Western Illinois Youngstown State

1 0 7

2 3 10 0 17 7

4 14 0

Senior quarterback Tom Zetts set the school record for career touchdown passes and the Penguins held on for a 31-24 victory in the season finale against Western Illinois. Zetts threw touchdown passes to Louis Irizarry and Kevin Smith in the second quarter giving him 51 for his career, eclipsing the previos school record of 50 set by fellow Boardman product Jeff Ryan. YSU built a 31-10 lead entering the fourth quarter before Western Illinois scored two touchdowns to get within seven points. However, Dustin Helle’s acrobatic grab of an onside-kick try in the final 90 seconds sealed the victory. YSU led 7-3 in the second quarter before consecutive touchdown passes by Zetts boosted the mark to 21-3. WIU cut the deficit to 21-10, but Brian Palmer’s 11th straight field goal gave the Guins a 24-10 halftime lead. Smith’s second rushing touchdown of the game in the third extended the lead to 31-10 before WIU made things interesting late.

FINAL POLLS THE SPORTS NETWORK

Final 24 31 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

WIU 20 42 124 17-31 276 73 400 5.5 2 2 4 25 3-127 42.3 2-13 6.5 4-115 28.8 0 0 29:27 6-15 1-2 1-16

YSU 20 36 90 24-33 314 69 404 5.9 2 2 3 25 5-153 30.6 2-29 14.5 4-77 19.2 1 25 30:33 7-12 0-0 4-30

Scoring Summary 1st Quarter YSU 5:28 • Kevin Smith 2-yard run (Brian Palmer kick) 2nd Quarter WIU 14:51 • Taylor Rowan 28-yard ﬁeld goal YSU 10:49 • Louis Irizarry 2-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick) YSU 2:45 • Smith 17-yard pass from Zetts (Palmer kick) WIU 1:00 • Dre Gibbs 2-yard run (Rowan kick) YSU 0:00 • Palmer 21-yard ﬁeld goal 3rd Quarter YSU 4:56 • Smith 1-yard run (Palmer kick) 4th Quarter WIU 10:25 • Alex Douglass 1-yard run (Rowan kick) WIU 1:16 • Douglass 4-yard run (Rowan kick)

RUSHING: Western Illinois • Dre Gibbs 17-68; Alex Douglass 11-27; Matt Barr 13-18; Taylor Rowan 1-11. Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 22-79; Ferlando Williams 6-22; Brandon Nicholson 2-4; Team 3-(-7); Tom Zetts 3-(-8). PASSING: Western Illinois • Matt Barr 17-29-276; Zack Wells 0-2-0. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 23-32-298; Ferlando Williams 1-1-11. RECEIVING: Western Illinois • Carl Sims 8-144; Trent Yancy 3-38; Matt Warner 2-33; Todd Speight 1-45; Javid Milton 1-9; Drew Helt 1-5; Alex Douglass 1-2. Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 8-133; Rory Berry 4-68; Derrick Bush 4-55; Kevin Smith 4-25; Da’Michael Horne 2-20; Louis Irizarry 2-13. INTERCEPTIONS: Western Illinois • None. Youngstown State • Lenny Wicks 1-25.

RECORDS

HISTORY

Individual Statistics

Team (First-Place Votes) 1. Appalachian State (119) 2. Delaware 3. Southern Illinois 4. Northern Iowa 5. Richmond 6. Woﬀord 7. UMass 8. Eastern Washington 9. North Dakota State 10. Montana 11. McNeese State 12. James Madison 13. Eastern Kentucky 14. New Hampshire 15. Delaware State 16. YOUNGSTOWN STATE 17. Georgia Southern 18. Eastern Illinois 19. South Dakota State 19. Fordham 21. Harvard 22. Yale 23. Elon 24. Cal Poly 25. Grambling State

Record 13-2 11-4 12-2 12-1 11-3 9-4 10-3 9-4 10-1 11-1 11-1 8-4 9-3 7-5 10-2 7-4 7-4 8-4 7-4 8-4 8-2 9-1 7-4 7-4 8-4

WR Rory Berry caught 39 passes for 473 yards in 2007 2007..

FCS COACHES POLL Team (First-Place Votes) Record 1. Appalachian State (27) 13-2 2. Delaware 11-4 3. Southern Illinois 12-2 4. Richmond 11-3 5. Northern Iowa (1) 12-1 6. UMass 10-3 7. James Madison 8-4 8. Eastern Washington 9-4 9. North Dakota State 10-1 10. Woﬀord 9-4 11. McNeese State 11-1 12. Montana 11-1 13. Eastern Kentucky 9-3 14. New Hampshire 7-5 15. Eastern Illinois 8-4 16. Delaware State 10-2 17. YOUNGSTOWN STATE 7-4 18. Georgia Southern 7-4 19. Fordham 8-4 20. Harvard 8-2 21. Yale 9-1 22. South Dakota State 7-4 23. Elon 7-4 24. Grambling State 8-4 25. Dayton 11-1 YSU opponents in bold and italics

SS Vince Gliatta was a secondteam all-conference selection selection..

LB Jeremiah Wright ﬁnished his career with over 300 tackles.

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ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS AUGUSTANA • 3-0

10/23/1954 ........... H ............L, 20-26 11/19/1955 ........... A ............L, 12-25

11/15/1963 ........... H .............W, 20-6 10/17/1964 ........... A .......... W, 40-22 10/16/1965 ........... A .............W, 29-0

AKRON • 19-14-2

ALBRIGHT • 1-1 ALCORN STATE • 1-0

9/28/1947 .............. H .............W, 26-6 11/19/1948 ........... H ............T, 33-33 11/3/1949 .............. H .......... W, 20-14 10/25/1951 ........... H ............L, 19-33 10/23/1952 ........... H .......... W, 13-12 10/24/1953 ........... A ............... W, 7-0 11/11/1954 ........... H .............W, 31-7 10/27/1955 ........... H .......... W, 28-14 10/18/1956 ........... H .............W, 31-7 11/2/1957 .............. H ............L, 14-19 10/30/1958 ........... H .......... W, 20-12 10/8/1959 .............. H ............... W, 6-0 10/6/1960 .............. H ............... W, 7-6 10/7/1961 .............. A .............. L, 0-40 10/6/1962 .............. H .............. L, 7-14 10/26/1963 ........... H .......... W, 16-14 10/24/1964 ........... A .............W, 26-6 10/30/1965 ........... H .............. L, 0-30 11/12/1966 ........... H .......... W, 27-14 9/29/1967 .............. A ............L, 33-36 10/5/1968 .............. A .............. L, 6-26

BALL STATE • 0-1 10/19/1974 ........... A ............L, 14-21

BLOOMSBURG • 1-0 9/1/1990 ................ H .............W, 43-7

BOISE STATE • 1-0 12/17/1994 ........... N.......... W, 28-14

BOSTON U • 1-0 9/20/1997 .............. A .............W, 28-7

BOWLING GREEN • 2-4

10/16/1999 ........... H .............W, 10-7 11/18/2000 ........... A .......... W, 35-13

CAMP LEJEUNE MARINES • 0-1

DAYTON • 0-9

CANISIUS • 2-1

10/13/1939 ........... H ............L, 12-13 10/22/1949 ........... A .............. L, 7-41 9/23/1950 .............. A .................L, 0-7 10/5/1951 .............. H .............. L, 7-27 10/30/1971 ........... A ............L, 24-35 9/9/1972 ................ A ............L, 13-18 9/8/1973 ................ A .............. L, 0-22 9/11/1976 .............. A ............L, 16-41 10/22/1977 ........... H ............L, 23-27

9/20/1947 .............. H .............W, 12-6 9/25/1948 .............. H .......... W, 33-21 9/24/1949 .............. H ............L, 26-28

CASE WESTERN RESERVE • 0-3 10/1/1938 .............. H .............. L, 0-33 9/25/1942 .............. H .............. L, 7-21 10/4/1946 .............. H ............L, 13-20

CENTRAL FLORIDA • 1-2 11/24/1990 ........... H ............L, 17-20 11/27/1993 ........... H .......... W, 56-30 10/31/1998 ........... A ............L, 32-44

CENTRAL MICHIGAN • 6-5-2 10/24/1947 ........... H .............W, 13-7 10/23/1948 ........... H .............W, 32-9 9/21/1961 .............. H .............W, 36-7 9/22/1962 .............. A .............W, 14-7 9/19/1963 .............. H .................T, 7-7 10/31/1964 ........... A ............L, 20-25 9/17/1965 .............. H .......... W, 35-14 9/17/1966 .............. A ............... W, 7-6 9/22/1967 .............. A .............. L, 2-16 9/21/1968 .............. A ............L, 20-24 9/18/1971 .............. A ............L, 19-47 11/11/1972 ........... H ............T, 28-28 10/14/1995 ........... H ............L, 25-46

DELAWARE STATE • 3-1 9/14/1991 .............. A ............L, 29-33 9/12/1992 .............. H .......... W, 42-20 10/9/1993 .............. H .......... W, 42-28 9/10/1994 .............. A .............W, 26-3

DETROIT TECH • 2-1 11/19/1938 ........... A .............W, 19-0 10/20/1939 ........... H .............. L, 6-24 10/4/1940 .............. H .............W, 34-6

EASTERN ILLINOIS • 9-4

9/5/1981 ................ A .......... W, 19-13 9/25/1982 .............. A .............. L, 3-57 9/15/1984 .............. A .......... W, 27-23 9/14/1985 .............. A ............L, 27-29

10/13/1973 ........... H .......... W, 27-14 11/2/1974 .............. A .............W, 13-3 11/6/1976 .............. H .......... W, 36-14 11/5/1977 .............. H .......... W, 52-22 10/7/1978 .............. H .......... W, 40-24 12/2/1978 .............. A ............L, 22-26 11/2/1979 .............. A .......... W, 49-21 10/25/1980 ........... A .............. L, 7-32 10/24/1981 ........... H .......... W, 48-16 10/2/1982 .............. H ............L, 23-27 10/1/1983 .............. A ............L, 20-21 9/24/1988 .............. A .......... W, 33-13 10/13/1992 ........... H .......... W, 28-19

EASTERN KENTUCKY • 8-12

THE CITADEL • 1-0

10/31/1959 ........... H .............. L, 7-16 10/15/1960 ........... A ............L, 13-40 11/19/1966 ........... A ............L, 16-25

12/5/1992 .............. A .......... W, 42-17

CINCINNATI • 2-2

CLARION • 6-0

EASTERN MICHIGAN • 6-7

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

11/11/1989 ........... H .......... W, 28-14 9/8/1990 ................ H .......... W, 31-27 9/7/1991 ................ H .............W, 24-0 9/9/2000 ................ H .............W, 33-0 8/28/2003 .............. H .......... W, 35-11

ELON • 1-0 11/17/2001 ........... H .............W, 45-7

FLORIDA ATLANTIC • 1-1 10/12/2002 ........... A .......... W, 24-17 9/20/2003 .............. H .............. L, 6-13

FLORIDA A&M • 2-0 9/21/1985 .............. H .......... W, 28-21 12/11/1999 ........... H .......... W, 27-24

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL • 0-1 9/11/2004 .............. H ............L, 16-22

FORT KNOX • 0-1 11/21/1942 ........... A .................L, 0-7

FURMAN • 0-1 12/2/1989 .............. A ............L, 23-42

GENEVA • 6-1-1 9/15/1938 .............. H .............. L, 6-12 9/15/1939 .............. H .............W, 20-7 9/12/1940 .............. H ............... W, 7-0 9/18/1941 .............. H .................T, 0-0 10/22/1942 ........... H .............W, 20-0 11/7/1942 .............. A .......... W, 31-19 9/19/1946 .............. H .............W, 26-0 10/5/1947 .............. A .............W, 27-7

GEORGIA SOUTHERN • 3-1 11/2/1991 .............. A .......... W, 19-17 11/21/1992 ........... H .......... W, 21-10 12/4/1993 .............. H .......... W, 34-14 12/18/1999 ........... N............L, 24-59

GREAT LAKES ACADEMY • 2-0 9/23/1954 .............. H .......... W, 34-32 9/24/1955 .............. A .............W, 25-0

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS • 15-5-1 11/13/1948 ........... H .................T, 7-7 11/18/1949 ........... H ............L, 13-25 10/2/1950 .............. H ............L, 14-20 9/27/1952 .............. H .......... W, 13-12 11/6/1953 .............. H .......... W, 26-25 9/11/1954 .............. A .............W, 13-0 11/13/1955 ........... H .............W, 44-7 11/9/1956 .............. H .............W, 13-0 11/9/1957 .............. H .......... W, 40-13 11/6/1958 .............. H ............L, 20-26 9/12/1959 .............. A ............... W, 6-0 11/10/1960 ........... H .......... W, 55-35 11/9/1961 .............. H .............W, 40-6 11/4/1963 .............. H .............W, 26-7 9/17/1964 .............. H .............W, 25-7 11/15/1965 ........... H .............W, 21-8 11/18/1967 ........... H .......... W, 21-10 9/14/1968 .............. A .......... W, 18-14 11/14/1969 ........... H .............. L, 8-40 11/14/1970 ........... H .............. L, 7-20 11/13/1971 ........... H .............W, 14-0

HAMPTON • 1-0 11/29/1997 ........... H .......... W, 28-13

HILLSDALE • 1-1 10/28/1961 ........... A .............. L, 0-30 10/25/1962 ........... H .............W, 29-6

HOFSTRA • 3-0 11/16/1996 ........... A ............W, 14-3 9/27/1997 .............. H .......... W, 27-22 11/4/2000 .............. H .......... W, 42-35

IDAHO • 1-0 12/11/1993 ........... H .......... W, 35-16

ILLINOIS STATE • 9-8 9/8/1979 ................ A .......... W, 33-27

RECORDS

The Penguins own 19 wins over Akron, their most over any opponent. Mike McGlone was part of YSU squads that beat the Zips in 1986 and 1987.

10/4/1957 .............. A .............W, 13-6 10/3/1958 .............. H ............L, 12-21 9/25/1959 .............. A .............W, 21-3 9/22/1960 .............. H .............W, 27-7 10/27/1973 ........... A .............. L, 2-42 11/1/1975 .............. H .......... W, 15-14 9/1/1984 ................ H .............W, 31-7 9/7/1985 ................ A ............L, 22-27

EDINBORO • 5-0

HISTORY

10/17/1953 ........... A .......... W, 20-19 10/16/1954 ........... H .............. L, 7-25 11/23/1957 ........... A .............. L, 0-13 10/25/1958 ........... H .............W, 14-9 11/23/1963 ........... A ............L, 14-34 9/26/1964 .............. H .............W, 21-7 11/11/1967 ........... A ............L, 12-37 11/15/1968 ........... A .......... W, 26-12 9/20/1980 .............. A .............. L, 0-45 9/12/1981 .............. H .............. L, 6-26 9/11/1982 .............. A ............L, 17-31 9/10/1983 .............. H ............L, 23-28 9/8/1984 ................ A ............L, 17-22 9-28/1985 .............. H ............L, 29-36 10/25/1986 ........... A ............L, 17-38 10/24/1987 ........... H .............. L, 7-14 11/25/1989 ........... A .......... W, 28-24 10/2/1993 .............. A .......... W, 26-22 9/17/1994 .............. H .............W, 13-6 12/3/1994 .............. H .......... W, 18-15

EASTERN WASHINGTON • 1-0

2007 IN REVIEW

BUFFALO • 4-4

9/23/1978 .............. A .............W, 58-7 9/22/1979 .............. H .............W, 24-3 10/19/1996 ........... H .............W, 38-3

APPALACHIAN STATE • 0-1

11/30/1974 ........... A ............L, 14-35 11/10/1979 ........... H ............L, 45-51 12/8/1979 .............. A ............L, 21-38 11/22/1980 ........... A ............L, 13-20 10/17/1981 ........... A .......... W, 24-21 10/7/1995 .............. A ............L, 13-34 10/17/1998 ........... H ............L, 20-30

9/25/1971 .............. H .............W, 30-0 11/4/1972 .............. A .............W, 28-6 11/9/1974 .............. A .......... W, 25-14 9/13/1975 .............. H .............W, 10-0 11/13/1976 ........... A .............W, 45-7 11/12/1977 ........... H .............W, 34-6 10/14/1978 ........... A .......... W, 56-33 9/15/1979 .............. H .............W, 17-6

ASHLAND • 3-0

11/15/1980 ........... H .......... W, 41-20

DELAWARE • 1-6

CENTRAL STATE • 8-0

12/9/2006 .............. A ............L, 24-49

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL • 1-0

12/13/1997 ........... A .......... W, 25-14

11/3/1938 .............. H .......... W, 20-14 12/3/1939 .............. H ............... W, 3-0

9/22/1951 .............. A .............. L, 6-19

11/11/1950 ........... A .............. L, 7-22 11/10/1951 ........... H .............. L, 0-20 11/8/1952 .............. A .............. L, 0-50 9/19/1953 .............. H .............W, 20-7 9/12/1987 .............. A .......... W, 20-17 10/22/1988 ........... A ............L, 16-20

11/25/1994 ........... H .......... W, 63-20

DAVIS & ELKINS • 2-0

OPPONENTS

10/21/1961 ........... A .............. L, 6-20 10/20/1962 ........... H .............W, 16-7

BALDWIN-WALLACE • 13-7-1

CAL POLY • 2-0

PLAYERS

12/1/1979 .............. H .............W, 52-0

9/15/1973 .............. A .............. L, 7-16 9/14/1974 .............. H .............W, 24-7 10/16/1982 ........... A .............W, 31-9 10/15/1983 ........... H .......... W, 41-19 10/13/1984 ........... A .......... W, 16-13 10/19/1985 ........... H .......... W, 35-14 10/18/1986 ........... A ............L, 10-13 10/17/1987 ........... H .......... W, 20-18

9/13/1986 .............. H ............L, 17-18 9/15/1987 .............. A ............L, 20-35 9/10/1988 .............. H ............L, 12-17 9/9/1989 ................ A .............. L, 3-14 9/22/1990 .............. H .......... W, 24-14

2008 INFORMATION

ALABAMA A&M • 1-0

AUSTIN PEAY • 6-2

11/12/1938 ........... H .............W, 46-0 9/5/1992 ................ H .............W, 48-7 9/28/1996 .............. H .......... W, 51-10 9/3/1998 ................ H ........... W, 50-6 9/8/2001 ................ H .............W, 44-0 9/29/2002 .............. H .......... W, 27-14

COACHES & STAFF

11/2/1940 .............. A .............W, 13-0 11/7/1941 .............. H .............W, 19-0 11/19/1959 ........... H .......... W, 34-14 11/17/1960 ........... H .......... W, 34-21 11/1/1962 .............. H .......... W, 17-13 11/2/1963 .............. A ............. L, 7-21 10/7/1967 .............. A ............L, 12-19 11/22/1968 ........... H ............L, 13-48 11/8/1969 .............. A ............L, 27-60 11/7/1970 .............. H ............L, 14-42 11/20/1971 ........... A .................L, 0-7 10/21/1972 ........... H .......... W, 22-21 10/20/1973 ........... A .............. L, 7-31 11/16/1974 ........... H .............W, 30-0 10/25/1975 ........... A .............. L, 6-17 9/25/1976 .............. H .............. L, 3-24 10/15/1977 ........... A .......... W, 28-10 10/21/1978 ........... H .............W, 27-3 10/20/1979 ........... A .............W, 16-3 10/4/1980 .............. H .................T, 0-0 10/3/1981 .............. A .............W, 34-7 9/4/1982 ................ H ............L, 19-20 11/5/1983 .............. A ............L, 21-49 11/3/1984 .............. H ............... W, 3-2 11/9/1985 .............. A .............. L, 5-30 11/21/1986 ........... H .......... W, 40-39 11/20/1987 ........... A .............W, 10-6 10/1/1988 .............. H .............. L, 7-33 9/23/1989 .............. H .......... W, 20-17 9/29/1990 .............. H .......... W, 28-23 10/12/1991 ........... A ............L, 24-38 11/14/1992 ........... A ............T, 10-10 11/20/1993 ........... A .............W, 19-0 10/29/1994 ........... H .............W, 41-7 11/4/1995 .............. A .......... W, 24-10

10/30/1993 ........... H .......... W, 38-12 11/5/1994 .............. A .............W, 27-3 11/11/1995 ........... H .................L, 6-9 10/12/1996 ........... A .............W, 17-6 10/11/1997 ........... H .......... W, 52-17

INTRODUCTION

ABILENE CHRISTIAN • 0-2

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS 11/14/1947 ........... H .............W, 13-2 10/9/1948 .............. A .............. L, 6-13 10/8/1949 .............. H .......... W, 20-12 10/14/1950 ........... A .............. L, 0-27 9/27/1951 .............. H .............W, 10-6 11/1/1952 .............. A .............. L, 0-40 10/30/1953 ........... H .............W, 21-7 10/30/1954 ........... A ............... W, 7-0

11/5/1955 .............. A ............L, 12-20 11/3/1956 .............. H .......... W, 33-13 9/26/1987 .............. A ............L, 18-38 11/19/1988 ........... H ............L, 15-38 12/21/1991 ........... N.......... W, 25-17 12/19/1992 ........... A ............L, 28-31 12/18/1993 ........... A .............W, 17-5 11/24/2001 ........... A ............L, 24-38

KENT STATE • 6-4

MASSACHUSETTS • 1-1 10/1/1977 .............. A ............L, 13-54 11/12/1994 ........... A .............W, 28-9

10/10/1941 ........... H .......... W, 25-14 10/30/1942 ........... H .............W, 35-6

11/21/1947 ........... H .............W, 13-0 10/29/1948 ........... A .............W, 19-7 9/3/1988 ................ A .............. L, 3-34 10/15/1994 ........... H .......... W, 28-14 9/2/1995 ................ A ............L, 14-17 9/14/1996 .............. A ............L, 12-28 9/6/1997 ................ H .......... W, 44-23 9/12/1998 .............. A .......... W, 24-10 9/16/2000 .............. A .......... W, 26-20 9/13/2003 .............. A ............L, 13-16

INDIANA (PA.) • 2-1

LACROSSE • 1-0

11/18/1972 ........... A ............L, 14-31 11/17/1973 ........... H ........... W, 44-0 9/18/1999 .............. H ........... W, 13-7

11/6/1954 .............. H .......... W, 39-13

10/1/1994 .............. H ........... W, 28-8 9/23/1995 .............. A .............. L, 3-31 12/20/1997 ........... N........... W, 10-9 9/7/2002 ................ H ............L, 13-28 9/18/2004 .............. A ............L, 20-24

LEBANON VALLEY • 1-0

MIDDLE TENNESSEE ST. • 4-3

10/26/1946 ........... A .............W, 20-6

INDIANA STATE • 16-1

LIBERTY • 6-2

11/5/1988 .............. H .............W, 25-7 10/7/1989 .............. A .......... W, 20-19 10/3/1992 .............. A .......... W, 30-24 11/6/1993 .............. H .......... W, 17-10 11/19/1994 ........... A .............W, 14-3 10/28/1995 ........... H .............. L, 6-13 10/4/1997 .............. A .............W, 31-0 9/19/1998 .............. H .......... W, 20-14 10/2/1999 .............. A .......... W, 31-28 10/28/2000 ........... H .............W, 42-7 10/6/2001 .............. A .......... W, 35-21 10/5/2002 .............. H .......... W, 31-16 10/18/2003 ........... A .......... W, 30-24 10/30/2004 ........... H .......... W, 45-20 10/8/2005 .............. A .............W, 45-0 10/7/2006 .............. H .......... W, 55-17 11/3/2007 .............. A .............W, 40-7

10/29/1988 ........... A .............. L, 0-29 11/4/1989 .............. H .......... W, 41-14 10/13/1990 ........... A .............W, 34-6 10/19/1991 ........... H .............. L, 8-10 10/16/1993 ........... H .............W, 42-0 9/27/2003 .............. A .............W, 34-3 9/25/2004 .............. H .......... W, 27-17 9/17/2005 .............. A .............W, 42-0

10/31/1981 ........... A .......... W, 13-10 10/30/1982 ........... H .......... W, 11-10 10/29/1983 ........... A ............L, 24-35 10/27/1984 ........... H .......... W, 23-13 11/2/1985 .............. A ............L, 21-28 11/1/1986 .............. H ............L, 14-49 10/31/1987 ........... A .......... W, 17-16

10/10/1992 ........... H .......... W, 34-10 11/13/1993 ........... A ............L, 10-13 11/18/1995 ........... H ............L, 13-30 9/21/1996 .............. A ............L, 28-31 11/1/1997 .............. H .............W, 13-0 11/14/1998 ........... A ............L, 14-48 10/30/1999 ........... H ............L, 28-31 10/7/2000 .............. A .......... W, 14-12 10/20/2001 ........... H .......... W, 44-30 11/9/2002 .............. A .......... W, 24-17 10/25/2003 ........... H ............L, 25-35 10/23/2004 ........... A ............L, 24-30 10/1/2005 .............. H .......... W, 20-17 10/28/2006 ........... A .......... W, 27-13 12/2/2006 .............. H .......... W, 28-21 10/20/2007 ........... H ............L, 22-27

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN • 2-0

OPPONENTS

JAMES MADISON • 3-1 10/20/1990 ........... A .......... W, 31-15 11/9/1991 .............. H .......... W, 28-21 9/26/1992 .............. H ............L, 49-52 11/25/2006 ........... H .......... W, 35-31

JOHN CARROLL • 5-4 10/13/1938 ........... H ............L, 12-20

LINCOLN, MO. • 0-1

MCMURRAY • 2-0-1 9/29/1962 .............. H .............W, 19-0 10/5/1963 .............. H .......... W, 17-12 11/21/1964 ........... A ............T, 14-14

MCNEESE STATE • 2-3

MIDWESTERN TEXAS • 1-0 9/29/1956 .............. H .............W, 20-6

MISSOURI STATE • 11-1

11/6/1965 .............. A ............L, 22-27 11/5/1966 .............. H .............W, 14-6 9/2/1989 ................ A ............L, 14-28 11/17/1990 ........... H .......... W, 38-17 9/9/2006 ................ H .......... W, 34-14

11/9/1996 .............. A .......... W, 17-13 11/15/1997 ........... H .......... W, 45-13 11/21/1998 ........... A .......... W, 24-17 11/6/1999 .............. H .......... W, 17-14 9/30/2000 .............. A .......... W, 19-13 10/13/2001 ........... H .......... W, 41-20 9/28/2002 .............. A .......... W, 24-17 10/4/2003 .............. H .............W, 34-7 11/13/2004 ........... A ............L, 28-34 10/22/2005 ........... H .............W, 31-7 9/30/2006 .............. A .......... W, 37-10 9/29/2007 .............. H .......... W, 49-21

MARSHALL • 4-5-1

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE • 1-0

10/21/1950 ........... A .......... W, 28-13 10/18/1952 ........... H .................T, 6-6

11/5/1948 .............. H .............W, 36-7

10/1/1966 .............. H .............. L, 7-12

LOCK HAVEN • 3-0 10/27/1966 ........... H .............W, 36-6 8/30/2001 .............. H .............W, 38-7 9/22/2007 .............. H .............W, 35-3

MAINE • 2-2

MONTANA • 2-0

2007 IN REVIEW HISTORY

10/2/1948 .............. A .............. L, 0-19 11/11/1949 ........... H .................T, 7-7

MURRAY STATE • 3-5 10/10/1970 ........... A ............L, 32-42 11/10/1973 ........... H .............W, 12-8 9/13/1980 .............. A .............. L, 6-24 9/19/1981 .............. H .............. L, 9-13 11/12/1983 ........... H .............. L, 7-19 11/10/1984 ........... A ............... W, 7-3 11/8/1986 .............. A ............L, 14-17 11/7/1987 .............. H .......... W, 20-13

NEBRASKA-OMAHA • 1-0 11/25/1978 ........... H .......... W, 21-14

NEVADA-RENO • 1-0 12/7/1991 .............. A .......... W, 30-28

NEW HAVEN • 2-0 9/27/1958 .............. A .......... W, 20-15 10/24/1998 ........... H .......... W, 18-15

11/20/1982 ........... H .......... W, 25-13 10/22/1983 ........... A ............L, 13-23 10/20/1984 ........... H .............. L, 6-16 10/26/1985 ........... H ............L, 26-50 11/28/1987 ........... A ............L, 28-31 12/12/1992 ........... A .............W, 19-7 11/2/1996 .............. H ............L, 10-23 10/18/1997 ........... A ............L, 32-35 11/7/1998 .............. H ............L, 14-42 10/23/1999 ........... A .......... W, 29-20 10/14/2000 ........... H .......... W, 28-24 9/29/2001 .............. A ............L, 11-30 10/19/2002 ........... H .............. L, 7-22 11/1/2003 .............. A .............. L, 9-47 10/16/2004 ........... H ............L, 20-22 10/29/2005 ........... A .............. L, 7-21 10/21/2006 ........... H ............L, 23-31 10/27/2007 ........... A ............L, 13-14

NORTHERN MICHIGAN • 5-6

NORTH DAKOTA • 0-2

NORTH TEXAS STATE • 0-2

11/4/1961 .............. H ............L, 13-20 9/15/1962 .............. A .............. L, 7-20

10/26/1956 ........... H ............L, 12-19 11/15/1957 ........... A ............L, 13-68

NORTH DAKOTA STATE • 1-1

NORTHWESTERN STATE • 1-0

9/30/1972 .............. A ............L, 10-16 11/3/1973 .............. H .......... W, 12-10

10/26/1996 ........... H .......... W, 24-14

MORGAN STATE • 3-0

NORTHEASTERN • 6-3

9/30/1989 .............. H .......... W, 45-22 9/21/1991 .............. H .......... W, 57-22 9/18/1993 .............. H .......... W, 56-27 9/22/1939 .............. A .................L, 0-7 10/17/1940 ........... H .............W, 19-0 10/4/1941 .............. A .............W, 12-7 11/9/1946 .............. H .......... W, 28-14 10/11/1956 ........... A .................L, 0-6

10/5/1985 .............. H .......... W, 23-18 9/20/1986 .............. A ............L, 21-23 10/3/1987 .............. H .......... W, 29-14 10/8/1988 .............. A .............. L, 7-23 10/14/1989 ........... H .............W, 44-0 9/15/1990 .............. A .............W, 37-3 9/28/1991 .............. H .............W, 59-7 10/17/1992 ........... A ............L, 23-28 9/10/2005 .............. H .......... W, 35-16

9/28/1940 .............. A .............. L, 0-13 9/26/1941 .............. H .............W, 14-0 9/15/1955 .............. H .................L, 0-6 9/20/1958 .............. A .............. L, 0-38 10/16/1959 ........... H ............L, 12-44 11/3/1990 .............. H .............W, 27-0 11/7/1992 .............. A .......... W, 28-20

MOUNT UNION • 4-0-1

NORTHERN IOWA • 6-16

10/28/1949 ........... H .............W, 21-6 11/16/1950 ........... H .............W, 21-0 11/13/1951 ........... H ............T, 13-13 10/9/1952 .............. H .............W, 26-7

9/9/1978 ................ A .......... W, 31-14 9/29/1979 .............. H .............W, 29-0 11/1/1980 .............. H ............L, 17-38 11/21/1981 ........... A ............L, 43-45

MORRIS HARVEY • 3-2

RECORDS

MUHLENBERG • 0-1-1

12/4/1999 .............. H .............W, 41-3

9/25/1965 .............. A ......... W, FORFEIT 9/24/1966 .............. H ............L, 12-21 10/19/1968 ........... A ............L, 26-35 10/18/1969 ........... H ............L, 12-21 10/18/1975 ........... H .............W, 28-0 10/16/1976 ........... A .............W, 33-7 10/18/1980 ........... H ............L, 14-20 11/14/1981 ........... A .............W, 38-7 11/13/1982 ........... A .......... W, 38-19 11/19/1983 ........... H ............L, 20-27 11/17/1984 ........... A .......... W, 35-31 11/22/1985 ........... H .......... W, 20-17 11/15/1986 ........... A ............L, 24-27 11/14/1987 ........... H .......... W, 38-14

11/18/1954 ........... H .............W, 44-7

10/3/1959 .............. A .................L, 0-7 9/29/1960 .............. H .......... W, 49-26 10/17/1970 ........... H ............L, 27-43 10/9/1971 .............. A .............. L, 0-29 10/7/1972 .............. H .......... W, 37-36 10/6/1973 .............. A ............L, 12-30 10/5/1974 .............. H .......... W, 24-10 10/4/1975 .............. A .............. L, 0-15 11/4/1978 .............. H .......... W, 41-14 10/13/1979 ........... A .......... W, 24-23 9/27/1980 .............. H .............. L, 7-10

12/10/1994 ........... H .............W, 28-9 11/27/1999 ........... A .......... W, 30-27

MOREHEAD STATE • 8-6

Jim Vechiarella was a linebacker for the Guins in the 1950’s and later was an NFL assistant coach for 20 years.

Shawn Patton and the Penguins beat Boise State 28-14 in the 1994 National Championship Game to go 14-0-1.

NIAGARA • 2-0 10/15/1949 ........... A .............W, 27-7 10/27/1950 ........... H .............W, 14-6

NICHOLLS STATE • 0-1 9/6/1986 ................ H ............L, 19-34

NORTH ALABAMA • 1-0 10/8/1994 .............. H .......... W, 17-14

NORTH CAROLINA A&T • 1-0

OHIO • 3-4

OHIO STATE • 0-1 9/1/2007 ................ A .............. L, 6-38

OHIO WESLEYAN • 1-1 9/29/1939 .............. H ............L, 13-19 11/16/1940 ........... A .............W, 13-6

OKLAHOMA CITY • 2-1 10/17/1941 ........... H .............W, 48-7 11/1/1947 .............. H .......... W, 19-13

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ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS TEXAS LUTHERAN • 1-1-1

10/21/1967 ........... A ............L, 14-17 10/12/1968 ........... H ............L, 38-58 10/11/1969 ........... A .............. L, 6-21

11/18/1961 ........... H ............T, 14-14 11/10/1962 ........... A .............W, 13-6 9/12/1963 .............. H .............. L, 7-14

PITTSBURGH • 0-1

TEXAS STATE • 1-0

9/24/2005 .............. A .............. L, 0-41

9/19/1992 .............. A .......... W, 23-20

QUANTICO MARINES • 0-1

TOLEDO • 2-4-1

11/2/1950 .............. H ............L, 14-33

11/14/1942 ........... H .......... W, 39-12 10/11/1947 ........... A .............. L, 7-21 11/15/1952 ........... H ............L, 21-24 11/13/1958 ........... A .............. L, 8-21 11/12/1959 ........... H .................T, 8-8 9/17/1960 .............. A ............L, 30-34 9/30/1961 .............. H .......... W, 14-12

RICHMOND • 0-1 11/25/2000 ........... A .............. L, 3-10

SAGINAW VALLEY • 3-0 10/9/1976 .............. H .......... W, 22-21 10/8/1977 .............. A .......... W, 22-12 9/30/1978 .............. H .......... W, 49-12

TOWSON STATE • 4-0

SAMFORD • 3-0

ST. BONAVENTURE • 1-1

UC DAVIS • 1-0

9/29/1946 .............. A .......... W, 20-14 11/3/1951 .............. A .............. L, 6-39

9/23/2006 .............. H .......... W, 38-24

VILLANOVA • 7-2

ST. FRANCIS, PA. • 4-0 10/6/1939 .............. H .............W, 20-6 10/20/1951 ........... H .............W, 27-6 10/4/1952 .............. A .............W, 35-0 10/3/1953 .............. H .......... W, 20-13

ST. NORBERT • 0-0-1 11/5/1964 .............. H .................T, 7-7

ST. VINCENT • 2-2

SCRANTON • 2-1 11/2/1946 .............. H .......... W, 33-14 10/18/1947 ........... A .............. L, 6-19 9/26/1953 .............. H .............W, 12-7

SLIPPERY ROCK • 11-0

9/19/1942 .............. H .............W, 14-0 10/26/1968 ........... H ............L, 20-23 10/25/1969 ........... A .......... W, 17-16 9/30/1972 .............. A ............L, 22-34 9/22/1973 .............. H .............. L, 6-27 9/21/1974 .............. A .......... W, 35-21 11/15/1975 ........... H ............L, 21-38 11/24/1979 ........... H .............W, 50-7 9/8/2007 ................ H .......... W, 23-17

10/13/2007 ........... H .......... W, 23-22

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN • 1-2-1 10/5/1991 .............. A .............W, 16-9 9/11/1993 .............. A ............L, 15-35 9/1/1994 ................ H ............T, 10-10 9/9/1995 ................ H .............. L, 0-27

STONY BROOK • 1-0

SUSQUEHANNA • 1-1 9/28/1963 .............. A .............. L, 7-12 11/14/1964 ........... H .......... W, 17-12

TAMPA • 0-2 10/3/1970 .............. H ............L, 13-35 10/2/1971 .............. A .............. L, 0-49

TENNESSEE A&I • 1-0 9/19/1959 .............. H .......... W, 13-12

UT-CHATTANOOGA • 0-1 11/21/1970 ........... H ............L, 10-14

TENNESSEE TECH • 11-5 11/11/1939 ........... A .................L, 6-7 10/26/1940 ........... H .......... W, 28-13 10/31/1941 ........... H .............W, 14-0 9/28/1957 .............. H .............. L, 7-12 9/16/1967 .............. A .......... W, 31-28 9/19/1970 .............. H ............L, 19-32 10/12/1974 ........... H .............W, 23-0 9/20/1975 .............. A .............W, 15-0 9/18/1976 .............. H ............L, 10-13 9/17/1977 .............. A ............L, 22-38 9/18/1982 .............. H .......... W, 37-14 9/17/1983 .............. A .......... W, 34-22 10/6/1984 .............. H .............W, 51-0

WAYNE STATE • 3-1 10/26/1974 ........... H .............W, 56-7 10/30/1976 ........... A .............. L, 0-28 10/29/1977 ........... H .......... W, 31-10 9/16/1978 .............. A .......... W, 21-10

WAYNESBURG • 2-1-1

10/19/1957 ........... A ............L, 14-25 9/2/1993 ................ A .......... W, 17-13 9/11/1999 .............. A ............L, 28-46

9/19/1940 .............. H .................T, 6-6 10/25/1941 ........... A .............W, 12-0 11/15/1946 ........... H .............W, 25-7 10/9/1953 .............. H .............. L, 7-10

WESTMINSTER • 3-0

WEST CHESTER • 2-0

WEST VIRGINIA • 0-1

10/9/1954 .............. A .............W, 21-6 10/7/1955 .............. H .............W, 39-6

WESTERN COLORADO ST. • 1-1 9/22/1956 .............. A .............. L, 7-21 9/21/1957 .............. H .............W, 25-6

WESTERN ILLINOIS • 13-10 9/20/1969 .............. A ............L, 28-35 10/16/1971 ........... H ............L, 14-17 9/27/1975 .............. A ............L, 19-20

10/22/1938 ........... A .............W, 20-0 11/18/1939 ........... H .............W, 46-0 10/10/1940 ........... H .............W, 44-0 10/29/1938 ........... H .............. L, 6-27

WINGATE • 1-0 10/21/1995 ........... H .............W, 56-7

WOFFORD • 1-0 8/29/1996 .............. H .............W, 28-0

XAVIER, OHIO • 1-2 10/13/1951 ........... A .............. L, 0-48 10/22/1955 ........... A .............. L, 0-26 10/28/1972 ........... A .............W, 47-7

OVERTIME GAMES | 6-3

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA • 1-1 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT ST. • 7-2

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS • 10-8-1 LB Jeﬀ Gergel played in all 47 games during his career, inlcuding the last Division II contests (1980) and ﬁrst FCS game (1981) for YSU.

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RECORDS

11/7/1959 .............. H ............L, 22-25 10/29/1960 ........... A ............... W, 8-7 10/14/1961 ........... H .............W, 28-8 10/13/1962 ........... A ............L, 10-16 10/12/1963 ........... H .............W, 12-0 10/10/1964 ........... A .......... W, 28-27 10/9/1965 .............. H .............W, 16-7 10/22/1966 ........... A .......... W, 43-14 10/14/1967 ........... H .............W, 35-0

Florida International 22, YSU 16 Sept. 11, 2004 | Stambaugh YSU 30, Indiana State 24 Oct. 18, 2003 | Terre Haute, Ind. YSU 42, Hofstra 35 (2) Nov. 4, 2000 | Stambaugh YSU 43, Southern Illinois 37 Oct. 9, 1999 | Carbondale, Ill. YSU 18, New Haven 15 Oct. 24, 1998 | Stambaugh Illinois State 31, YSU 28 (2) Sept. 21, 1996 | Normal, Ill. YSU 20, Murray State 13 Nov. 7, 1987 | Stambaugh Tennessee State 28, YSU 21 (2) Nov. 2, 1985 | Nashville, Tenn. YSU 16, Austin Peay 13 Oct. 13, 1984 | Clarksville, Tenn.

HISTORY

11/1/1969 .............. H .............W, 20-7 10/31/1970 ........... A ............L, 27-50

10/2/1965 .............. H ............... W, 9-7 10/8/1966 .............. A ............T, 21-21

WESTERN MICHIGAN • 1-2

2007 IN REVIEW

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE • 5-4

SOUTHERN UTAH • 1-0

9/15/2007 .............. H .............W, 42-6

OPPONENTS

11/16/1991 ........... H .......... W, 40-21 9/24/1994 .............. H .......... W, 52-17 9/16/1995 .............. H .......... W, 28-12 9/7/1996 ................ H .............W, 22-0 8/28/1997 .............. H .............W, 33-9 9/2/1999 ................ H .......... W, 44-14 8/31/2000 .............. H .......... W, 24-10 9/6/2003 ................ H .......... W, 45-12 9/2/2004 ................ H .......... W, 35-13 9/1/2005 ................ H .......... W, 44-14 8/31/2006 .............. H .......... W, 51-21

11/4/1967 .............. H .............W, 29-3 11/2/1968 .............. A .......... W, 18-15 9/27/1969 .............. H ............L, 14-43 9/26/1970 .............. A ............L, 20-45 9/27/1986 .............. A ............L, 17-24 11/12/1988 ........... H .......... W, 31-14 11/8/1997 .............. A .......... W, 34-10 10/10/1998 ........... H .......... W, 34-21 10/9/1999 .............. A .......... W, 43-37 11/11/2000 ........... H ............L, 20-21 11/3/2001 .............. A .............W, 31-7 11/2/2002 .............. H .............W, 21-9 11/8/2003 .............. A ............L, 17-24 10/9/2004 .............. H .............. L, 2-37 11/5/2005 .............. A ............L, 17-31 11/4/2006 .............. H .......... W, 31-24 10/6/2007 .............. A ............L, 17-24

11/8/1975 .............. H .............W, 25-6 10/23/1976 ........... A ............L, 14-34 9/10/1977 .............. A .......... W, 13-10 10/28/1978 ........... H ............L, 17-22 10/6/1979 .............. A .......... W, 27-22 11/30/1991 ........... H .......... W, 17-16 11/28/1992 ........... H .......... W, 23-20 12/6/1997 .............. A .......... W, 37-34 11/13/1999 ........... A .......... W, 28-21

10/9/1942 .............. H .............W, 40-6 10/6/1956 .............. A .............. L, 9-26 10/12/1957 ........... H .................L, 6-9 10/11/1958 ........... H .............W, 20-6 10/11/1980 ........... A ............L, 17-42 10/10/1981 ........... H ............L, 14-35 10/9/1982 .............. A ............L, 14-28 10/8/1983 .............. H .......... W, 24-13 10/28/1989 ........... H ............L, 38-41 10/6/1990 .............. A .......... W, 17-14 10/27/2001 ........... H ............L, 14-24 9/21/2002 .............. A .............. L, 7-13 11/15/2003 ........... H ............L, 13-37 10/2/2004 .............. A ............L, 19-44 11/12/2005 ........... H .......... W, 42-10 11/11/2006 ........... A .............W, 19-3

PLAYERS

10/7/1938 .............. A .............. L, 6-31 10/2/1942 .............. A .............. L, 7-19 10/19/1946 ........... H .......... W, 25-14 11/8/1947 .............. A .............W, 19-0

Quarterback Trenton Lykes engineered an Ohio Valley Conference title and a playoﬀ berth in 1987.

WESTERN KENTUCKY • 6-10

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10/15/1988 ........... H .......... W, 41-39 11/18/1989 ........... H .............W, 38-7 11/10/1990 ........... A .............W, 13-0 11/23/1991 ........... A .......... W, 27-17

12/14/1991 ........... H .............W, 10-0 10/23/1993 ........... H .............W, 24-7 11/23/2002 ........... H .......... W, 37-29

10/2/1976 .............. A ............L, 12-28 9/24/1977 .............. H .......... W, 37-16 11/11/1978 ........... A .............W, 19-3 10/27/1979 ........... H .............W, 29-8 11/8/1980 .............. A .............W, 22-0 11/7/1981 .............. H .......... W, 34-22 11/6/1982 .............. A .......... W, 28-20 9/24/1983 .............. H .......... W, 42-14 9/22/1984 .............. A ............L, 15-48 11/22/1997 ........... H ............L, 21-24 10/3/1998 .............. A .............. L, 0-14 9/25/1999 .............. H .......... W, 28-24 10/21/2000 ........... A ............L, 10-24 9/22/2001 .............. H .............W, 41-7 10/26/2002 ........... A .............. L, 0-19 10/11/2003 ........... H ............L, 20-54 11/6/2004 .............. A .............W, 34-9 10/15/2005 ........... H .......... W, 23-21 10/14/2006 ........... A .......... W, 35-28 11/10/2007 ........... H .......... W, 31-24

COACHES & STAFF

PENSACOLA NAVY • 0-3

PENN STATE • 0-1

INTRODUCTION

9/16/2006 .............. A .............. L, 3-37

10/12/1985 ........... A .......... W, 23-16 10/11/1986 ........... H .............W, 30-6 10/10/1987 ........... A .......... W, 18-15

10/16/1948 ........... A ............L, 14-27

PLAYERS

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

HISTORY OF PLAYOFF SUCCESS In the Playoﬀs vs. Opponents Team Alcorn State Applachian State Boise State Central Florida Eastern Kentucky Eastern Washington Florida A&M Furman Georgia Southern Hampton Idaho Illinois State James Madison Marshall McNeese State Montana Nevada North Carolina A&T Northern Iowa Richmond Samford The Citadel Villanova Overall

Record 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1-0 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-0 1-0 3-0 25-7

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

Playoﬀ Appearances Year 2006 2000 1999 1997 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1987

Record 2-1 0-1 3-1 4-0 4-0 4-0 3-1 4-0 0-1 1-1 0-1

Playoff Breakdown Overall Home Road Neutral Score 30-or-more points Score 28-or-more points Score 21-or-more points Score 20-of-less points Allowing 30-plus points Hold Opp. Under 21 points First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals

25-7 14-1 8-5 3-1 9-0 15-2 19-5 7-2 3-4 17-2 8-3 7-1 6-1 4-2

FCS PLAYOFF RANKINGS Playoﬀ Victories

YSU is one of just two schools to house four FCS Championship trophies on campus.

The Youngstown State football program has one of the most storied playoff pasts in the history of the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-AA. The Penguins have been a mainstay in postseason appearing 11 times since the 1987 campaign. While ranking 10th in FCS appearances, YSU is second in victories (25), second in championships (four) and title-game appearances (six) and third in winning percentage (.793). On six of those occasions, Youngstown State has reached the Championship game. In 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997, the Penguins reached the pinnacle by winning the National Championship. For their efforts, the program was tabbed Division I-AA’s Team of the ‘90s. Youngstown State has played 32 contests in the FCS postseason winning an impressive 25. Before moving to the FCS level, YSU appeared in Division II Championship contest in 1979 and playoffs in 1974 and 1978. Each year, from August through December, the program is known for winning and is mentioned as one of the greatest of all time.

1. Georgia Southern ........................................38 2. YOUNGSTOWN STATE ................................ 25 3. Montana ..........................................................24 4. Marshall ...........................................................23 5. Appalachian State .......................................20 5. Delaware .........................................................20

Playoﬀ Games 1. Georgia Southern ........................................48 2. Montana ..........................................................39 3. Delaware .........................................................33 4. YOUNGSTOWN STATE ................................ 32 4. Appalachian State .......................................32

Highest Winning Percentage 1. Marshall ...........................................23-6 (.793) 2. Georgia Southern ..................... 38-10 (.792) 3. YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................. 25-7 (.782) 4. Boise State ........................................ 8-4 (.667) 5. Appalachian State .................... 20-12 (.625)

Championships 1. Georgia Southern .......................................... 6 2. YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................................. 4 3. Appalachian State ......................................... 3 4. Three Teams ..................................................... 2

Championship Game Appearances 1. Georgia Southern .......................................... 8 2. YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................................. 6 2. Marshall ............................................................. 6 4. Montana ............................................................ 5 5. Eastern Kentucky ........................................... 4

Consecutive Wins (All Divisions) 1. YOUNGSTOWN STATE (1993-99) ............... 15 1. Augustana (1983-87) ..................................15 3. Mount Union (1996-99) .............................14 4. Texas A&I (1969-72) .....................................12 4. Northern Alabama (1993-95) ..................12 4. Appalachian State (2005-Present) .........12

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DIVISION II PLAYOFF HISTORY 1979 National Championship Game

YSU 52, Alabama A&M 0 Semiﬁnals • Dec. 1, 1979 | Youngstown • Falcon Stadium

Delaware 38, Youngstown State 21

YSU 50, South Dakota State 7 Quarterﬁnals • Nov. 24, 1979 | Youngstown • Falcon Stadium

Eastern Illinois 26, YSU 22 Semiﬁnals • Dec. 2, 1978 | Charleston, Ill. • O’Brien Stadium

YSU 21, Nebraska-Omaha 14 Quarterﬁnals • Nov. 25, 1978 | Youngstown • Falcon Stadium

Delaware 35, YSU 14 First Round • Nov. 30, 1974 | Newark, Del. • Delaware Stadium

In a rematch of a thrilling regular-season contest, Delaware again came from behind to beat the Penguins as the Blue Hens broke open a 21-21 game with 17 second-half points en route to a 38-21 win to capture the Division II National Championship on Dec. 8, 1979. Junior tailback Robby Robson continued his spectacular performances of the 1979 campaign as he gained 127 yards and scored the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. The Penguins built a 21-7 lead as Dwight Dumas scored from two yards out and Keith Snoddy added a nine-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Blue Hens scored 14 points to close out the half and draw even at the break following Vince Hyland’s interception return with just 18 seconds left. Delaware scored all 17 second-half points and overall had the final 31 of the game at University Stadium.

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Final 21 38 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

YSU 23 58 166 10-30 153 88 319 3.6 6 3 5 45 6-264 44.0 3-6 2.0 3-59 19.7 0 0 34:36 7-19 3-4 2-16

UD 16 45 152 13-27 325 72 477 6.6 4 3 9 84 6-202 33.7 0-0 0.0 1-15 15.0 2 85 25:24 4-11 1-2 5-42

Scoring Summary 2nd Quarter YSU 10:13 • Robby Robson 6-yard run (Orosz kick) UD 8:36 • Jay Hooks 70-yard pass from Scott Brunner (Brandt Kennedy kick) YSU 6:10 • Dwight Dumas 2-yard run (Orosz kick) YSU 4:44 • Keith Snoddy 9-yard run (Orosz kick) UD 1:47 • Phil Nelson 5-yard pass from Brunner (Kennedy kick) UD 0:18 • Vince Hyland 61-yard interception return (Kennedy kick) 3rd Quarter UD 5:03 • Hooks 75-yard pass from Brunner (Kennedy kick) 4th Quarter UD 9:59 • Kennedy 47-yard ﬁeld goal UD 6:33 • Gino Olivieri 34-yard run (Kennedy kick)

Individual Statistics

HISTORY

RUSHING: Delaware • Gino Olivieri 12-66; Lou Mariani 12-47; Kevin Dennis 11-39; Hugh Dougherty 3-8; Pete Gudzak 2-8; Ed Wood 1-5; Scott Brunner 4-(-21). Youngstown State • Robby Robson 27-127; Keith Snoddy 20-22; Jeﬀ Johnston 4-11; Dwight Dumas 3-8; Bill Fink 3-0; Tom Meola 1-(-2). PASSING: Delaware • Scott Brunner 12-25-296; Mike Schonewolf 1-1-29; Rick Scully 1-0-0. Youngstown State • Keith Snoddy 8-23-129; Bill Fink 2-7-24. RECEIVING: Delaware • Jay Hooks 4-182; Jaime Young 4-64; Hugh Dougherty 2-45; Lou Mariani 1-21; Bob Wood 1-8; Phil Nelson 1-5. Youngstown State • Randy Beal 4-82; Jim Ferranti 3-58; Dwight Dumas 2-9; Tom Meola 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Delaware • Vince Hyland 1-61; Bob Woods 1-24. Youngstown State • None.

2007 IN REVIEW

The Penguins lost 35-14 to Delaware in their first playoff appearance in school history. The Blue Hens scored 21 second-half points to break open a 14-14 game. John Kinch ran for 80 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Cliff Stoudt threw for 165 yards completing 17-of-36 passes.

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OPPONENTS

Replacement quarterback Bill Fink found Jim Ferranti with a 32-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as the Penguins held on to defeat Nebraska-Omaha, 21-14, in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. YSU led 14-7 at halftime, before UNO tied the contest. The victory was the first postseason triumph in school history.

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PLAYERS

Poke Cobb scored from three yards out with four minutes left and Eastern Illinois held on to a 26-22 decision in the quarterfinals despite a 122-yard rushing effort by Marschell Brumfield. YSU took a 22-14 lead into the fourth quarter, but the Panthers scored the final 12 points to overcome the eight-point deficit and eliminate the Penguins. YSU had defeated EIU during the regular season.

Score by Quarters Youngstown State Delaware

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The defense forced seven turnovers and held South Dakota State to zero yards rushing in a 50-7 win in the playoff quarterfinals. YSU intercepted four passes and forced three fumbles. Offensively, the Penguins racked up 474 yards of total offense. Robby Robson tied a record with four rushing touchdowns in the game and finished with 138 yards on 28 carries. YSU led 22-0 at halftime before SDSU scored to get within 22-7, but the Penguins scored the final 28 points of the game.

Dec. 8, 1979 • Albuquerque, N.M. (ABC) University Stadium | Att: 4,000

COACHES & STAFF

The Penguins amassed 481 yards of total oﬀense and held Alabama A&M to just 68 yards in a 52-0 win in the semiﬁnals. Quarterback Keith Snoddy completed 15 of 25 passes for 180 yards and a school-record-tying four touchdowns, while Jim Ferranti caught three of those touchdown passes.

INTRODUCTION

Playoﬀ Game Summaries

RECORDS

The Penguins reached the ﬁnals in 1979 and semifnals in 1978.

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1991 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

1991 National Championship Game Youngstown State 25, Marshall 17 Dec. 21, 1991 • Statesboro, Ga. (CBS) Paulson Stadium | Att: 12,667 Score by Quarters Youngstown State Marshall The Penguins won their ﬁnal eight games, including three decided by two points or less on the way to winning the school’s ﬁrst I-AA title.

Although the season had many miraculous moments, the biggest turning point of the year and perhaps the program’s history came at Georgia Southern on Nov. 2. Both the Penguins and Eagles entered the game with 4-3 records with YSU losers of two straight. The loser was out of playoff contention while the winners’ postseason hopes continued. YSU jumped out to a 12-3 halftime lead on GSU. Ray Isaac scored on a 33-yard touchdown run to put the Penguins in front 19-3 then in the fourth, YSU had to hang on. Georgia Southern, winners of 53 of its last 55 home games and the two-time defending champion, pulled within 19-17 with 5:40 but failed to tie the game missing the two-point conversion. YSU’s offense kept the ball the final 5:40 of the game converting two fourth-down plays to earn the victory. YSU ended the regular season with wins over James Madison, Slippery Rock and Towson State to make the playoffs. In the first round against Villanova, YSU trailed 16-7 before Leo Hawkins scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the third cutting the deficit to 16-14. In the final two minutes, Youngstown State faced a 4th-and-11 play when Ray Isaacs’ pass was deflected and then caught by Herb Williams for 41 yards. Jeff Wilkins kicked a 33-yard field goal with six seconds left to send the Penguins into the quarterfinals at top-seeded Nevada-Reno. At Nevada-Reno, YSU jumped out to a 17-3 lead and led 3020 in the fourth quarter to set up an amazing finish. With just over seven minutes remaining, the Wolfpack scored to cut the deficit to four. After YSU mishandled a punt for a safety, Nevada stormed down the field to set up a 27-yard field goal attempt by Rick Schwendinger, but with one second left, his kick sailed wide left. In the semifinals, YSU’s defense was the star scoring on a fumble return, intercepting six passes and holding Samford to minus-4 yards rushing in a 10-0 win. Chris Vecchione returned a fumble six yards for a touchdown in the first and Wilkins kicked a 28-yard field goal in the third for the games’ only points. Tamron Smith set a school-record with 46 carries for 246 yards in the victory. YSU returned to the site of its biggest victory of the season playing Marshall in Statesboro, Ga. Again, the Penguins pulled out a thrilling come-from-behind win, 25-17, scoring 19 fourthquarter points. Marshall led 17-6 entering the fourth but an Isaac to Williams 33-yard touchdown pass and a three-yard touchdown run by Ryan Wood gave YSU an 18-17 lead. Smith added a five-yard touchdown rush to give the Penguins a 25-17 lead. A desperation pass by Marshall was knocked down in the end zone on the final play.

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Youngstown State battled back from a 17-6 deficit with 19 fourth-quarter points and held off a late charge to beat Marshall 25-17 to claim its first-ever national title on Dec. 21, 1991 in Statesboro, Ga. Heading into the fourth quarter, YSU trailed 17-6 after Marshall scored all of its points in the third. Wide receiver Herb Williams caught a 33yard pass from Ray Isaac and Ryan Wood scored on a three-yard touchdown run to put YSU ahead 18-17 after two failed twopoint conversions. Tailback Tamron Smith increased the lead to 25-17 with a five-yard run with 5:42 remaining. Marshall made one last charge moving the ball to the YSU 19-yard line in the final minute. But three incompletions by Patton and a sack by Demario Ridgeway preserved the win for the Penguins.

Final 25 17 Team Statistics First Downs Rushes Yards Passes Yards Total Plays Total Yards Avg. Play Fumbles Lost Penalties Yards Punts Avg. Punt Returns Avg. KO Returns Avg. INTs Return Yds TOP 3rd Down 4th Down Sacks By

MU 22 30 49 30-43 363 73 412 5.6 3 1 7 61 2-27 13.5 1-8 8.0 2-21 10.5 0 0 27:25 7-14 0-2 4-25

YSU 16 50 121 9-15 198 65 319 4.9 2 1 5 30 3-94 31.3 1-2 2.0 1-46 46.0 3 31 32:35 6-16 1-2 7-41

Scoring Summary 2nd Quarter YSU 5:20 • Jeff Wilkins 23-yard field goal 3rd Quarter MU 10:14 • Troy Brown 13-yard pass from Michael Payton (Paul Klein kick) MU 5:08 • Clark 18-yard pass from Payton (Klein kick) YSU 2:04 • Wilkins 37-yard field goal MU 0:00 • Klein 42-yard field goal 4th Quarter YSU 13:38 • Herb Williams 33-yard pass from Ray Isaac (pass failed) YSU 7:09 • Ryan Wood 3-yard run (run failed) YSU 5:42 • Tamron Smith 5-yard run (Wilkins kick)

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Marshall • Glenn Pedro 13-50; Orlando Hatchett 5-15; Michael Payton 12-(-16). Youngstown State • Tamron Smith 30-88; Darnell Clark 4-23; Ryan Wood 5-18; Leo Hawkins 2-13; Ray Isaac 9-(-21). PASSING: Marshall • Michael Payton 30-43-363. Youngstown State • Ray Isaac 9-15-198. RECEIVING: Marshall • Ricardo Clark 8-154; Mike Bartrum 5-69; Troy Brown 5-65; Orlando Hatchett 5-26; Brian Dowler 3-25; Glenn Pedro 3-15; Will Brown 1-9. Youngstown State • Andre Ballinger 4-89; Herb Williams 3-49; Trent Boykin 1-56; Ron Strollo 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Marshall • None. Youngstown State • Lester Weaver 1-15; Randy Smith 1-13.

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1993 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1993 National Championship Game INTRODUCTION

Youngstown State 17, Marshall 5 Dec. 18, 1993 • Huntington, W. Va. (CBS) Marshall Stadium | Att: 29,218

YSU won 12 of its final 13 games and capped off the season by beating Marshall 17-5 in the National Championship Game on its home field.

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YSU 16 55 220 7-8 75 63 295 4.7 2 1 9 79 3-142 47.3 1-0 0.0 1-19 19.0 2 33 34:26 7-15 0-1 4-9

MU 16 35 49 19-29 207 64 256 4.0 1 1 3 24 3-111 37.0 0-0 0.0 3-61 20.3 0 0 25:34 4-12 0-3 2-6

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RUSHING: Marshall • Chris Parker 17-47; Todd Donnan 11-17; Glenn Pedro 5-3; Greg Martin 1-(-4); Travis Colquitt 1-(1-14). Youngstown State • Tamron Smith 24109; Darnell Clark 11-88; Mark Brungard 14-25; Mack Gilchrist 1-4; Charles Perdue 3-(-1); Team 1-(-1); Jeﬀ Wilkins 1-(-4). PASSING: Marshall • Todd Donnan 19-29-207. Youngstown State • Mark Brungard 7-8-75. RECEIVING: Marshall • Will Brown 7-94; Ricky Carter 4-47; Glenn Pedro 4-22; Greg Martin 3-40; Chris Parker 1-4. Youngstown State • Don Zwisler 2-38; Trent Boykin 2-19; Darnell Clark 2-6; John Quintana 1-13. INTERCEPTIONS: Marshall • None. Youngstown State • Leon Jones 1-21; Vance Mayes 1-12.

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1st Quarter YSU 14:27 • Darnell Clark 50-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick) YSU 12:21 • Tamron Smith 5-yard run (Wilkins kick) YSU 1:53 • Wilkins 19-yard field goal 3rd Quarter MU 3:34 • Willy Merrick 27-yard field goal 4th Quarter MU 2:52 • Team Safety

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YSU scored 17 first-quarter points and held on for a 17-5 win at Marshall on Dec. 18, 1993 at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W. Va. The victory avenged a 31-28 defeat to Marshall the previous year. Tailback Darnell Clark got the Penguins on the board first with a 50-yard touchdown run and Tamron Smith followed with a five-yard run. Also in the first, placekicker Jeff Wilkins booted a 19-yard field goal to close out the scoring for YSU. The Thundering Herd picked up its first points of the game in the third quarter on a 27-yard field goal by Will Merrick. Then the defense used a memorable goalline stand in the fourth quarter with YSU up by 12. MU had a first-and-goal at the three, but the defense stopped four rushing plays with the last a stop of Chris Parker from the oneyard line.

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Youngstown State’s reward for beating Central Florida, Georgia Southern and Idaho at home in the playoffs was to play at a hostile environment for the National Championship against Marshall in Huntington, W. Va., for the second straight year. But the one thing the Penguins had on their side was the revenge factor. In 1992, YSU played at Marshall and came up just short losing 31-28. Marshall scored the first 28 points of that game before the Penguins rallied for the next 28. But a field goal late in the fourth quarter dashed YSU’s 1992 title hopes setting the stage for a memorable 1993 championship game. This time, the Penguins would come out on top beating the Thundering Herd 17-5 on its home field. YSU jumped out quickly scoring 17 first-quarter points. Darnell Clark ran 50 yards for a touchdown on the third play from scrimmage and Tamron Smith scored on a five-yard run just over two minutes later. Later in the period, Jeff Wilkins kicked a 19-yard field goal and from there it was the defense that was impressive. Marshall moved into YSU territory only once in the first half before getting on the board on a 27-yard field goal late in the third. In the fourth, the Thundering Herd threatened driving deep into YSU territory. Marshall had a first down at the three, but was stopped on three straight plays. On fourth-and-goal from the one, the defense stuffed Chris Parker to take over with 5:14 left. YSU took a safety later in the drive and with 1:40 left Vance Mayes’ interception sealed the Penguins second national title. Youngstown State rolled through the first three rounds of the playoffs winning by an average margin of 22 points. YSU beat Central Florida 56-30 in the first round, Georgia Southern 34-14 in the quarterfinals and Idaho 35-16 in the semifinals. Against Central Florida, YSU scored 35 first-half points en route to the win. Against Georgia Southern, the Penguins jumped out with a flurry again to lead 27-0. In the semifinals against Idaho, Youngstown State trailed 16-14 at halftime in a snow storm. But in the third quarter Smith scored on an eight-yard touchdown run and Mark Brungard tossed a 39-yard touchdown pass to Don Zwisler to extend the lead to 12. Clark added a 15-yard scoring run in the fourth for the final outcome. In the regular season, the Penguins opened with a win at Western Michigan before losing at Stephen F. Austin. After that, YSU picked up wins over Morgan State, Eastern Kentucky, Delaware State, Liberty, Samford, Buffalo and Indiana State. The Penguins’ seven-game win streak was snapped when they lost 13-10 at Illinois State but rebounded to close out the regular season shutting out Akron 19-0.

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1994 National Championship Game Youngstown State 28, Boise State 14 Dec. 17, 1994 • Huntington, W. Va. (CBS) Marshall Stadium | Att: 27,674 Score by Quarters Youngstown State Boise State After a tie in the season opener, the Penguins won 14 straight games while claiming the school’s second straight I-AA crown.

Coach Jim Tressel’s 1994 team was arguably his best. The Penguins opened the year with a tie and then rolled to 14 straight victories while wrapping up the school’s second straight national championship beating Boise State 28-14 in the title game. After tying Stephen F. Austin in the opener, YSU went on to set a school record for victories in a year and set the mark for the school’s best winning streak in finishing the entire campaign without a loss. In 1994, YSU averaged 27.9 points and held their opponents to 10.1 points per contest. The Penguins won eight games by more than 20 points and scored more than 27 points nine times. Eight times, YSU’s opponents failed to score double figures. The year culminated with a 28-14 win over Boise State in the National Championship Game in Huntington, W. Va. By beating the Broncos, YSU became just the second school in Division I-AA history to repeat as National Champions. Against Boise State, YSU trailed 7-0 before scoring the next 28 points. The Broncos added a score late but the day, much like the season, belonged to YSU. The Penguins outgained the Broncos 422 to 225 and won the time of possession battle by eight minutes. In the second quarter of the title game, Mark Brungard scored on a two-yard run and scored on a 38-yard scamper just before the half . In the third, Brungard capped a 91-yard scoring drive with a five-yard touchdown toss to Don Zwisler. In the fourth, Shawn Patton scored on a 55-yard rush with just over seven minutes remaining. The game was a microcosm of YSU’s season -- slow start followed by a tremendous finish. The year began with a final-play field goal to tie Stephen F. Austin, and next came 14 straight victories. In 1994, YSU won nine home games and in four away contests allowed just 18 points. In the regular season, YSU won six straight home contests over Eastern Kentucky, Slippery Rock, McNeese State, North Alabama, Kent State and Akron. The Penguins concluded the regular season with road victories over Buffalo, UMass and Indiana State. In the playoffs, YSU opened with a 63-20 win over a Steve McNair’s Alcorn State team in an ESPN nationally-televised game. McNair finished with 514 yards passing while making 82 passes. YSU’s dream season hung in the balance in the quarterfinals against Eastern Kentucky. YSU led 11-0 in the fourth before EKU rallied for 15 points. Brungard led the troops back when he threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Bracy with 1:02 left. Against Montana in the semifinals, YSU built a 21-0 third-quarter lead on the way to a 28-9 win. The victory over the Grizzlies sent the Guins to the title game for the third straight year.

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Quarterback Mark Brungard ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as Youngstown State earned its third national title with a 28-14 win over Boise State on Dec. 17, 1994, at Huntington, W. Va. Trailing 7-0, Brungard broke the game open in the second and third quarters as he ran for two touchdowns (two and 38 yards) and threw a five-yard scoring strike to wide receiver Don Zwisler that put YSU in front 21-7. Tailback Shawn Patton scampered 55 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to give the Penguins their final points taking a 28-7 lead. Patton finished the game with 140 yards rushing on 27 carries. Boise State added a touchdown late on a Tony Hilde to Randy Martyshock six-yard pass for the final margin. YSU held the Broncos to just 59 yards rushing on 29 attempts. The Guins had 263 yards on the ground and totaled 422 for the game.

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YSU 20 51 263 9-19 159 70 422 6.0 1 0 3 40 6-222 37.0 2-6 3.0 2-37 18.5 2 12 33:58 7-16 1-1 5-22

BSU 13 29 59 17-31 166 60 225 3.8 3 0 4 40 6-233 38.8 0-0 0.0 4-92 23.0 2 58 26:02 4-15 1-3 1-5

Scoring Summary 1st Quarter BSU 2:46 • Randy Matyshock 5-yard pass from Tony Hilde (Erickson kick) 2nd Quarter YSU 9:43 • Mark Brungard 2-yard run (Paul Massaro kick) YSU 0:35 • Brungard 38-yard run (Massaro kick) 3rd Quarter YSU 3:02 • Don Zwisler 5-yard pass from Brungard (Massaro kick) 4th Quarter YSU 7:15 • Shawn Patton 55-yard run (Massaro kick) BSU 4:19 • Matyshock 6-yard pass from Hilde (Erickson kick)

Individual Statistics RUSHING: Boise State • K.C. Adams 11-30; Tony Hilde 17-28; Willie Bowens 1-1. Youngstown State • Shawn Patton 27-140; Mark Brungard 17-97; Dan Inglis 5-21; Nathan Toy 2-5. PASSING: Boise State • Tony Hilde 17-31-166. Youngstown State • Mark Brungard 9-19-159. RECEIVING: Boise State • Ryan Ikebe 5-63; Jarett Hausske 4-56; K.C. Adams 3-10; Lee Schrack 2-22; Randy Matyshock 2-11; Bernie Zimmerman 1-4. Youngstown State • Don Zwisler 3-91; Shawn Patton 3-23; Trent Boykin 2-23; Darnell Bracy 1-22. INTERCEPTIONS: Boise State • Chris Cook 1-58; DaWuan Miller 1-0. Youngstown State • Leon Jones 1-12; Randy Smith 1-0.

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1997 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1997 National Championship Game INTRODUCTION

Youngstown State 10, McNeese State 9 Dec. 20, 1997 • Chattanooga, Tenn. (ESPN) Finley Stadium | Att: 14,771

A road-weary YSU squad waited until the ﬁnal quarter of the season before a late touchdown pushed it past McNeese State for the title.

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MSU 11 29 58 14-28 143 57 201 3.5 0 0 3 35 5-183 36.6 3-28 9.3 1-23 23.0 0 0 28:27 3-14 0-1 1-4

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RUSHING: McNeese State • William Davis 19-54; Derrick Beavers 3-13; Donnie Ashley 1-3; Tim Leger 1-3; Blake Prejean 5-(-15). Youngstown State • Jake Andreadis 16-35; Adrian Brown 14-34; Jared Zwick 3-4; Demond Tidwell 5-2; Demetrius Harris 1-(-2). PASSING: McNeese State • Blake Prejean 14-28-143. Youngstown State • Demond Tidwell 11-20-110; Jared Zwick 1-1-17. RECEIVING: McNeese State • Donnie Ashley 4-45; Andre Perkins 4-44; Damien Morris 2-31; Chris Fontenot 2-12; William Davis 1-10; Freddie Bynum 1-1. Youngstown State • Tim Tyrell 4-54; Renauld Ray 3-38; Willis Marshall 3-22; Mark Cox 1-14; Jake Andreadis 1-(-1). INTERCEPTIONS: McNeese State • None. Youngstown State • Jeﬀ Fackrell 1-0.

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1st Quarter MSU 5:30 • Shonz LaFrenz 22-yard field goal 2nd Quarter YSU 2:19 • Mark Griffith 21-yard field goal 3rd Quarter MSU 8:08 • LaFrenz 37-yard field goal MSU 0:51 • LaFrenz 46-yard field goal 4th Quarter YSU 8:08 • Renauld Ray 9-yard pass from Demond Tidwell (Griffith kick)

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Quarterback Demond Tidwell tossed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Renauld Ray with 8:08 remaining as the Penguins held on for 10-9 victory over McNeese State on Dec. 20, 1997 in Chattanooga, Tenn. YSU picked up the game’s only turnover as Jeff Fackrell intercepted a Blake Prejean pass at the YSU 35-yard line with 12:02 remaining. The Penguins marched 66 yards in nine plays to score the game’s lone touchdown when Ray caught a 10-yard pass from Tidwell. After the score, YSU’s defense stopped the Cowboys on two consecutive drives. The Guins forced a three-and-out on the ensuing series after MSU had picked up nine yards on first down. YSU milked 5:07 off the clock with a nineplay drive that went for just 13 yards giving the ball back to McNeese with just 1:16 left. On the final drive, defensive tackle Harry Deligianis sacked Prejean on consecutive snaps and the final play was an incomplete pass.

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The Penguins travelled the long road on the way to winning their fourth national championship in seven years. In the playoffs, YSU had to win two of three games on the road to get to the title game and those contests took the Penguins across the country. That journey ended in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the National Championship Game against McNeese State. In a tight contest, the Penguins trailed 9-3 entering the fourth quarter before the Cowboys committed a costly mistake. With 12:02 remaining, Jeff Fackrell intercepted a Blake Prejean pass at the YSU 35 to end a Cowboy threat and keep the Penguins within 9-3. Just over four minutes later, Demond Tidwell threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Renauld Ray and after Mark Griffith’s extra point YSU led 10-9. The Cowboys had two final chances only to be stopped each time by the Penguin defense. The YSU offense came up big with a clock-consuming drive that took 5:07 of the final 6:23 off the clock. McNeese took over with just 1:16 remaining and at its own 22-yard line. Four plays later, two of which were sacks by Harry Deligianis, the game was over. In the contest, the teams had remarkably similar statisics, YSU had 12 first downs and 200 total yards while McNeese had 11 first downs and 201 yards of total offense. Youngstown State was seeded eighth in the playoffs following a 9-2 regular season. In the first round, the Penguins opened with a 28-13 win over Hampton. Then the travels began. In the quarterfinals, YSU trailed 21-0 at top-seed Villanova before mounting a furious rally. At halftime, the Penguins were behind 28-14 before scoring 23 straight points building a 37-28 lead. The Wildcats scored late and outyarded the Penguins 459286. YSU’s postseason road trip continued in Spokane, Wash., against Eastern Washington. The Penguins led 17-0 on an Adrian Brown touchdown run, a Mike Stanec fumble return and a Mark Griffith field goal. But the Eagles responded with 14 third-quarter points to trim the deficit to three. In the fourth, EWU was deep in YSU territory before Jake Anderson intercepted a pass ending the threat, and Brown added a touchdown for a 25-14 victory. In the regular season, YSU began the season by winning its first six games -- over Slippery Rock, Kent State, at Boston, Hofstra, at Indiana State and over Buffalo -- before losing at Northern Iowa. YSU rebounded with wins over Illinois State, Southern Illinois and Southwest Missouri State before losing the regular-season finale 24-21 to Western Illinois. YSU led 21-10 before the Leathernecks scored in the third and in the fourth to win the Gateway title.

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2006 2001 2000 1997 1997 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992 1990 1989 1980 1979 1978 1975 1974

First Team

Marcus Mason, TB Pat Crummey, OT Tim Johnson, LB Harry Deligianis, DT Matt Hogg, OT Leon Jones, LB Leon Jones, LB Lester Weaver, FS Tamron Smith, RB Dave Roberts, DB Tony Bowens, DL Paul Soltis, LB Jeﬀ Gergel, LB Jim Ferranti, WR Ed McGlasson, C Don Calloway, SS Don Calloway, SS

Formerly Known As: Kodak | 1960-93 Schooner’s International | 1994 Burger King | 1997-99

Walter Camp 2006 2006 2001 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1997 1997 1995 1995 1993 1992 1990

Ryan Jewell, C Marcus Mason, TB LeVar Greene, CB Pat Crummey, OT Tim Johnson, LB Ian Dominelli, LB Ian Shirey, C Dwyte Smiley, FS Matt Hogg, OT Todd Kollar, OT Leon Jones, LB Jermaine Hopkins, LB Jeﬀ Wilkins, K Dave Roberts, DB Tony Bowens, DL

2006 2001 2000 1997 1997 1994 1994 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1982 1981 1979

Marcus Mason, TB Pat Crummey, OT Tim Johnson, LB Harry Deligianis, DT Matt Hogg, OT Lester Weaver, FS Chris Sammarone, C Leon Jones, LB Drew Gerber, OT Dave Roberts, DB Pat Danko, DL Tony Bowens, DL Paul Soltis, LB Jim Zdelar, OT Paris Wicks, RB Paris Wicks, RB Jeﬀ Lear, OT

Second Team 2007 2006 2006 2005 2002 2001 1999 1997 1997 1994 1988 1987 1978

Brad Samsa, OL Ryan Jewell, C Jason Perry, CB Codera Jackson, CB P.J. Mays, TB LeVar Greene, DB Ian Dominelli, LB Todd Kollar, OT Dwyte Smiley, FS Randy Smith, DB Paul Soltis, LB Paul Soltis, LB Ed McGlasson, C

Third Team 2006 1999 1995 1994 1993

Codera Jackson, CB Ian Shirey, C Jermaine Hopkins, LB Ray Miller, OT Dave Burch, DL

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ALL-AMERICANS 1989 1986 1984 1983 1981 1979 1979 1969

Robert Fozkos, K Rick Shepas, WR Pat Toler, LB John Goode, TE Tom Cullen, DE Kevin Statzer, SS Jim Ferranti, WR Dave DelSignore, WR

Honorable Mention 1987 1987 1987 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1984 1983 1979 1979 1979 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 1978

Trenton Lykes, QB Elliott Fedd, TE Rod Henderson, DB Rick Shepas, WR Nick Xides, P Chris Stec, DE Mike Hardie, FB Frank Pokorny, TE Nick Xides, P Rick Brunot, OT Keith Snoddy, QB Terry Dittmer, NG Robby Robson, TB Tom Cliﬀord, OG Tom Harder, DE Marschell Brumﬁeld, TB Greg Fitzpatrick, LB Quentin Lowry, DE Jim Ferranti, WR

The Sports Network First Team 2006 2006 2001 2001 2000 1999 1997 1997 1994 1994 1994 1992 1992 1990 1989

Ryan Jewell, C Marcus Mason, TB Pat Crummey, OT LeVar Greene, CB Tim Johnson, LB Ian Dominelli, LB Harry Deligianis, DT Matt Hogg, OT Lester Weaver, FS Chris Sammarone, C Randy Smith, KR Dave Roberts, DB Jeﬀ Wilkins, PK Tony Bowens, DL Paul Soltis, LB

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HISTORY

2006 2005 2002 1999 1999 1994 1993 1993 1991 1988

Jason Perry, CB Codera Jackson, CB P.J. Mays, TB Dwyte Smiley, FS Ian Shirey, C Randy Smith, DB Jeﬀ Wilkins, PK Tamron Smith, TB Pat Danko, DL Paul Soltis, LB

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RECORDS

2007 1998 1997 1995

Mychal Savage, DT Dwyte Smiley, FS Todd Kollar, OT Jermaine Hopkins, LB

Honorable Mention Leon Jones was the Football Gazette’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. He was a two-time All-American.

2007 Brian Palmer, PK 2007 Brad Samsa, OT

Center Ryan Jewell was a Walter Camp and ﬁrst-team Sports Network All-American in 2006. 2007 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992

James Terry, LB Leon Jones, LB Leon Jones, LB Ray Miller, OT Jeﬀ Wilkins, P Tamron Smith, TB

Football Gazette First Team 2006 2001 2000 1994 1994 1994 1992 1989 1988

Marcus Mason, TB LeVar Greene, CB Tim Johnson, LB Lester Weaver, FS Chris Sammarone, C Leon Jones, LB Dave Roberts, DB Paul Soltis, LB Jim Zdelar, OT

Second Team 2006 2006 1999 1999 1995 1994

Ryan Jewell, C Jason Perry, CB Ian Dominelli, LB Ian Shirey, C Leon Jones, LB Randy Smith, DB

2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 1999 1999 1999 1998 1997 1995

Dave Tesniarz, C Russell Stuvaints, LB Bruce Hightower, SS Jerald Burley, RS Jeﬀ Ryan, QB Adrian Brown, TB Anthony Rozzo, P Dwyte Smiley, FS Ian Shirey, C Harry Deligianis, DT Jermaine Hopkins, LB

Defensive Player of the Year 1994 Leon Jones, LB

ALL-STAR GAMES East-West Shrine Game 1997 Harry Deligianis, DT

Blue-Gray All-Star Classic 1992 Dave Roberts, DB 1944 Tony Rosselli, DL

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Hula Bowl

2004 1998 1994 1989

Florida vs. USA

Mike Bracken, SS Dwyte Smiley, FS Ray Miller, OT Robert Fozkos, PK

2006 Kyle Smith, WR 1999 Dwyte Smiley, FS

1999 Kawonza Swan, LB

Honorable Mention 2006 2002 2001 2001 2001

Marty Hutchinson, LB P.J. Mays, TB P.J. Mays, TB Jeﬀ Ryan, QB Pat Crummey, OT

Senior Bowl 1972 Ron Jaworski, QB

Vegas All-American 2006 Ryan Jewell, C

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Jim Ferranti Wide Receiver 1978 19 78 | 1979

Jeﬀ Lear Oﬀensive Tackle 1979 19 79

Jeﬀ Gergel Linebacker 1980 19 80

Paris Wicks Running Back Back 1981 19 81 | 1982

Jim Zdelar Oﬀensive Tackle 1988

Paul Soltis Linebacker Linebacker 1989 19 89

Tony Bowens Defensive Tackle 1990 19 90

Pat Danko Defensive Tackle Defensive 19911 199

Dave Roberts Cornerback 19922 199

Jeﬀ Wilkins Placekicker 19933 199

Tamron Smith Smith Running back 1993

Drew Gerber Oﬀensive Tackle 19933 199

Lester Weaver Free Safety 19944 199

Randy Smith Kick Returner 19944 199

Chris Sam Sammarone marone Center 19944 199

Leon Jones Linebacker 1994 | 199 19955

Jermaine Hopkins Linebacker 1995

Todd Kollar Oﬀensive Tackle 1997

Matt Hogg Oﬀensive Tackle 1997

Harry Deligianis Defensive Tackle Defensive 1997

Dwyte Smiley Dwyte Free Safety 1998

Ian Dominelli Linebacker 19999 199

Ian Shirey Center 1999 19 99

Tim Johnson Linebacker 2000

Pat Crummey Oﬀensive Tackle 20011 200

LeVar Greene Cornerback Cor nerback 20011 200

Ryan Jewell Center 2006

Marcus Mason Tailback 2006

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Don Calloway Strong Safety 1974 19 74 | 1975

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ALL-CONFERENCE GATEWAY/OVC First Team 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997

Brad Samsa, OT Mychal Savage, DT James Terry, LB Ferlando Williams, WR Marcus Mason, TB Ryan Jewell, C Patrick Walker, OT Jason Perry, CB Codera Jackson, CB James Terry, LB Marty Hutchinson, LB Jim Phelan, DT Mychal Savage, DT Joe Bishop, P Codera Jackson, CB Demetrius Ison, FB Ryan Jewell, C Justin Scholes, DE James Terry, LB Mike Bracken, SS Mike Roberts, TE Demetrius Ison, FB P.J. Mays, TB Pat Crummey, OT P.J. Mays, TB Bruce Hightower, SS LeVar Greene, DB Jerald Burley, RS Tim Johnson, LB Pat Crummey, OT Matt Mechling, DL Adrian Brown, RB Ian Shirey, C Dwyte Smiley, FS Anthony Rozzo, P Ian Dominelli, LB Dwyte Smiley, FS Ian Shirey, C Jake Andreadis, TB Harry Deligianis, DT

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LB Ian Dominelli was a ﬁrst-team GFC pick in ‘99. ‘99.

1997 1997 1997 1997

Matt Hogg, OT Todd Kollar, OT Tom Paolucci, LB Dwyte Smiley, FS

Second Team 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1998

Myles Banford, DE Derrick Bush, TE Vince Gliatta, SS Brian Palmer, PK Josh Tanner, OL Tom Zetts, QB Brad Samsa, OG Derrick Bush, TE Marcus Mason, TB Jason Perry, CB Brandon Brown, DE Joe Bishop, P Jeremiah Wright, LB Mike Roberts, TE Josh Davis, OT Mike Bracken, SS Nick Roberts, C Guy Mazard, DT Jon Tekac, LB Anthony Barone, FS Jeﬀ Ryan, QB Dave Tesniarz, C Russell Stuvaints, LB Jeﬀ Ryan, QB Ed Blizzard, CB Bruce Hightower, CB Tim Johnson, LB Frank Kaydo, DT Anthony Pannunzio, CB

Honorable Mention 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997

Torrance Nicholson, DT Ben Nowicki, P Jeremiah Wright, LB T.J. Peterson, WR Jeff Koval, LB Tom Zetts, QB Kyle Smith, WR John Bartos, OT Mike Andrews, LB Kyle Smith, WR Jason Perry, CB Brandon Brown, DE Waymann Peters, CB Will Sanders, OG Nick Terracina, PK Russell Stuvaints, LB John Schumacher, TE Jerald Burley, RS/WR Antulio Aroche, DB Bob Sivik, LB Jake Stewart, PK Montrail Thomas, DT Dave Tesniarz, C Troy LeFever, P Kawonza Swan, LB Jeff Ryan, QB Elliott Giles, WR Adrian Brown, RB Mike Stanec, LB Mark Griffith, K Frank Rutherford, OG Adrian Brown, RB Mike Stanec, LB Demond Tidwell, QB

Players of the Year 2006 Marcus Mason, TB 2001 P.J. Mays, TB 1997 Harry Deligianis, DT

Newcomer Team 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1998 1997 1997 1997

Kevin Smith, TB Ferlando Williams, WR Torrance Nicholson, DT Ben Nowicki, P De’Angelo Wilson, RS Louis Irizarry, TE Marcus Mason, TB Codera Jackson, CB Mychal Savage, DT Tom Zetts, QB James Terry, LB Nick Terracina, PK Joe Bishop, P Aaron Marshall, QB Will Sanders, G Sherod Holmes, CB P.J. Mays, RB Eugene Mintze, WR Ryan Smith, OT Brandon Pedraza, WR Justin Dellarose, LB Bryan Hawthorne, DE Tim Johnson, LB Matt Mechling, DT Jeﬀ Ryan, QB Frank Rutherford, OG Jake Anderson, SS Chris Glantzis, DT

Newcomer of the Year 2007 Ferlando Williams, WR 2005 Marcus Mason, TB

Coach of the Year 2006 Jon Heacock 2005 Jon Heacock

First-Team Academic 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2003 2001 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997

Tom Zetts, QB Todd Rowan, QB Brian Mellot, OL Tom Zetts, QB Ryan Jewell, C Bob Perez, FS Tom Zetts, QB Scott Thiessen, FS Mike Thomas, LB Shawn Billker, OT Anthony Pannunzio, DB Jared Zwick, QB Anthony Pannunzio, CB J.J. Stefancin, P

Second-Team Academic 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003

Bob Perez, SS Jeﬀ Koval, LB Ryan Jewell, C Justin Scholes, DE Justin Scholes, DE Shawn Carlson, TE Chris DiMauro, FB Justin Dellarsose, LB

TB P.J. Mays was named the Gateway Oﬀensive Player of the Year in 2001. 2002 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997

Jon Tekac, LB Antulio Aroche, DB Mike Thomas, LB Jared Zwick, QB Anthony Rozzo, P Shawn Billker, OF Anthony Rozzo, P Frank Rutherford, OG Jared Zwick, QB Anthony Rozzo, P

Honorable-Mention Academic 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 2000

Rory Berry, WR Brad Samsa, OT Jeremiah Wright, LB Brad Samsa, OG Tanner Dunlap, LS Jameson Evans, WR Marty Hutchinson, LB Nick Terracina, PK Kyle Smith, WR Shawn Carlson, TE Mike Burns, TB Justin Dellarose, LB Martin Stachowicz, DE Bob Sivik, LB Dave Tesniarz, C Chris Conwell, DB Ryan Smith, OT Dave Hong, OG Josiah Doby, RB

1987 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1981 1981

Elliott Fedd, TE John Goode, TE Rick Brunot, OT Paris Wicks, RB Rick McDonald, OT Dave Peters, DB Rick Brunot, OT Tom Cullen, DE Tom Cullen, DE Paris Wicks, RB

Second Team 1987 1987 1987 1987 1982 1982

Mike Peterson, LB Jerry Dunlap, DB Jim Zdelar, OT Maury Bibent, WR Nick Xides, P (2nd) Paul McFadden, K (2nd)

All-Conference 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984

Rick Shepas, WR Nick Xides, P Rick Shepas, WR Mike Hardie, FB Frank Pokorny, TE Chris Stec, DE Pat Toler, LB Nick Xides, P

Players of the Year 1987 Paul Soltis, LB (Co-D) 1987 Trenton Lykes, QB (O) 1982 Paris Wicks, RB (O)

Ohio Valley First Team 1987 Paul Soltis, LB 1987 Rod Henderson, DB 1987 Trenton Lykes, QB

Coach of the Year 1987 Jim Tressel 1984 Bill Narduzzi

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COACHING RECORDS Winning Percentage

Year-By-Year Coaching Records

Year 1986-2000 2001-Present 1973-1974 1975-1985 1938-1972

Head Coach Jim Tressel Jon Heacock Rey Dempsey Bill Narduzzi Dike Beede

W L T 135 57 2 50 31 0 12 8 0 68 51 1 147 118 14

Pct. .700 .617 .600 .571 .552

Head Coach Dike Beede Jim Tressel Bill Narduzzi Jon Heacock Rey Dempsey

W L T 147 118 14 135 57 2 68 51 1 50 31 0 12 8 0

Pct. .552 .700 .571 .617 .600

Victories

Dwight ‘Dike’ Beede 1938 938-1972 -1972 | 147-118-14 (.552)

Year 1938-1972 1986-2000 1975-1985 2001-Present 1973-1974

YSU Record By The Decade Year 1930’s 1940’s 1950’s 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

Rey Dempsey 1973 73-1974 -1974 | 12-8 (.600) (.600)

Games 18 61 86 88 100 113 135 93

Record 8-10 43-13-5 40-40-3 47-36-5 55-44-1 54-58-1 103-30-2 59-34

Pct. .444 .746 .483 .563 .555 .482 .770 .634

Ohio College Coach of the Year 2005 • Jon Heacock 1999 • Jim Tressel 1997 • Jim Tressel 1994 • Jim Tressel 1991 • Jim Tressel 1990 • Jim Tressel 1989 • Jim Tressel 1978 • Bill Narduzzi

AFCA Region/District Coach of the Year

Bill Narduzzi 1975 75-1985 -1985 | 68-51-1 (.571)

AFCA National Coach of the Year

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OPPONENTS

1994 • Jim Tressel | I-AA 1991 • Jim Tressel | I-AA 1979 • Bill Narduzzi | College

HISTORY

Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year 1994 • Jim Tressel

Chevrolet National Coach of the Year 1997 • Jim Tressel 1994 • Jim Tressel 1993 • Jim Tressel

Jim Tressel 1986 86-2000 -2000 | 135-57-2 (.(.700 700))

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RECORDS

Pct. .444 .444 .830 .940 .667 .875 .800 .550 .563 .375 .278 .550 .875 .778 .444 .500 .333 .500 .550 .750 .500 .650 .550 .722 .750 .611 .444 .333 .250 .000 .250 .500 .400 .800 .555 .400 .700 .833 .846 .227 .636 .546 .364 .636 .455 .182 .667 .364 .692 .917 .800 .767 .867 .967 .273 .727 .867 .545 .800 .750 .727 .636 .416 364 .727 .785 .636 .606

PLAYERS

T 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17

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W 4 4 7 7 6 7 8 4 4 3 2 4 7 7 4 4 3 4 5 6 4 6 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 0 2 4 4 8 5 4 7 10 11 2 7 6 4 7 5 2 8 4 9 11 12 11 13 14 3 8 13 6 12 9 8 7 5 4 8 11 7 412

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Year Coach 1938 Dwight Beede 1939 Dwight Beede 1940 Dwight Beede 1941 Dwight Beede 1942 Dwight Beede 1946 Dwight Beede 1947 Dwight Beede 1948 Dwight Beede 1949 Dwight Beede 1950 Dwight Beede 1951 Dwight Beede 1952 Dwight Beede 1953 Dwight Beede 1954 Dwight Beede 1955 Dwight Beede 1956 Dwight Beede 1957 Dwight Beede 1958 Dwight Beede 1959 Dwight Beede 1960 Dwight Beede 1961 Dwight Beede 1962 Dwight Beede 1963 Dwight Beede 1964 Dwight Beede 1965 Dwight Beede 1966 Dwight Beede 1967 Dwight Beede 1968 Dwight Beede 1969 Dwight Beede 1970 Dwight Beede 1971 Dwight Beede 1972 Dwight Beede 1973 Rey Dempsey 1974 Rey Dempsey 1975 Bill Narduzzi 1976 Bill Narduzzi 1977 Bill Narduzzi 1978 Bill Narduzzi 1979 Bill Narduzzi 1980 Bill Narduzzi 1981 Bill Narduzzi 1982 Bill Narduzzi 1983 Bill Narduzzi 1984 Bill Narduzzi 1985 Bill Narduzzi 1986 Jim Tressel 1987 Jim Tressel 1988 Jim Tressel 1989 Jim Tressel 1990 Jim Tressel 1991 Jim Tressel 1992 Jim Tressel 1993 Jim Tressel 1994 Jim Tressel 1995 Jim Tressel 1996 Jim Tressel 1997 Jim Tressel 1998 Jim Tressel 1999 Jim Tressel 2000 Jim Tressel 2001 Jon Heacock 2002 Jon Heacock 2003 Jon Heacock 2004 Jon Heacock 2005 Jon Heacock 2006 Jon Heacock 2007 Jon Heacock 66-Season Totals

Football Gazette Coach of the Year 1997 • Jim Tressel

ACADEMIC HONORS NFF Scholar-Athlete 1998 Anthony Pannunzio, CB

CoSIDA Academic All-Americans 2003 1998 1993 1978 1975

Scott Thiessen Free Safety First-Team | 2003

Anthony An thony Pannunzio Cornerback Cor nerback First-Team | 1999

Punter Anthony Rozzo was a Division I-AA Academic All-Star in 1999.

John Quintana Tight End First-Team | 199 19933

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Scott Thiessen, FS Anthony Pannunzio, CB John Quintana, TE Sam Barbera, DT Dave Garden, RB (2nd)

First-Team CoSIDA Academic All-District 2007 2003 2001 2001 1999 1999 1998 1997 1997 1993 1981

Bob Perez, SS Scott Thiessen, FS Antulio Aroche, DB Mike Thomas, LB Anthony Rozzo, P Shawn Billker, OT Anthony Pannunzio, CB Anthony Pannunzio, CB J.J. Stefancin, P John Quintana, TE Joe Schartner, LB

Second-Team CoSIDA Academic All-District

Sam Barbera Sam Defensive Tackle First-Team | 19 1978 78

2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003

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Tom Zetts, QB Bob Perez, FS Ryan Jewell, C Justin Scholes, DE Ryan Jewell, C Justin Scholes, DE Chris DiMauro, FB

FCS Academic All-Star 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 1999 1998

Dave Garden Running Back Second-Team Second -Team | 19 1975 75

QB | Mark Brungard NCAA Postg Postgraduate raduate Scholarship

Quarterba uarterback ck Tom Zetts was named an FCS Academic All-Star in 2005, 2006 and 2007 2007..

Bob Perez, SS Tom Zetts, QB Tom Zetts, QB Ryan Jewell, C Tom Zetts, QB Anthony Rozzo, P Anthony Pannunzio, CB

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship 1996 Mark Brungard, QB

NFF Honor Society

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 Bob Perez, SS 2007 Tom Zetts, QB 2006 Ryan Jewell, C

Gateway President’s Academic Excellence

Tight End John Quintana was the ﬁrst Division I Academic All-America selection in school history.

Cornerback Anthony Pannunzio was a ﬁrst-team Academic All-America selection in 1998.

2008 2008 2006 2005 2004 2000 2000 2000 1999 1998

Tom Zetts, QB Bob Perez, SS Matt Brouse, OG Matt Porter, DT Scott Thiessen, FS Jared Zwick, WR/QB Bill Ruggles, FB Shawn Billker, OT Anthony Pannunzio, CB J.J. Stefancin, P

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TEAM AWARD WINNERS Dr. Pat Spurgeon Torchbearer

Neal Frost Outreach Man of the Year

FS • Vince Gliatta Sr. | Canton, Ohio

WR • Ferlando Williams Jr. | War Warner ner Robins, Ga.

WR • Dustin Helle Sr. | Gi Girard, rard, Ohio

SS • Bob Perez Sr. | Navarre Navarre,, Ohio

OG • Leon Edwards Sr. | Cleveland Cleveland,, Ohio

Paul McFadden/ Jeff Wilkins Specialist of the Year

Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Year

Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Year

Four Square Club Academic Player of the Year

PK • Brian Palmer Jr. | Youngstown, Ohio

DT • Mychal Savage Jr. | Hartsdale, N.Y.

OT • Brad Samsa Jr. | Warren, Ohio

QB • Todd Rowan So. | Braceville Braceville,, Ohio

Retired Jersey Numbers 47 • 58 • 79

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Outstanding Offensive Player

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Outstanding Defensive Player

PLAYERS

#79 | JJim im Zdelar Youngstown, Ohio

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#47 | Jack Green Youngstown, Ohio QB Tom Zetts was named the John Delserone MVP in 2007.

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LB James Terry was named the John Delserone MVP in 2007.

RECORDS

2007 • Tom Zetts, QB 2007 • James Terry, LB 2006 • Marcus Mason, TB 2005 • Kyle Smith, WR 2004 • Mike Bracken, SS 2003 • Sherod Holmes, CB 2002 • P.J. Mays, TB 2001 • Jeﬀ Ryan, QB 2000 • Tim Johnson, LB 1999 • Adrian Brown, TB 1998 • Mike Stanec, LB 1997 • Harry Deligianis, DE 1996 • Chris Inglis, LB 1995 • Leon Jones, LB 1994 • Shawn Patton, TB 1993 • Tamron Smith, TB 1992 • Dave Roberts, DB 1991 • Ray Isaac, QB 1990 • Ray Ellington, WR 1989 • Steve Jones, RB 1988 • Paul Soltis, LB 1987 • Trenton Lykes, QB 1985 • Rick Shepas, WR 1984 • Pat Tolar, LB 1983 • John Goode, TE 1982 • Paris Wicks, RB

OPPONENTS

#58 | Jermaine Jermaine Hopkins Hopkins Miami, Mia mi, Fla.

John Delserone Most Valuable Player

RECORDS

HISTORY

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OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

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PENGUINS IN THE PROS Signed Professional Players

GUIN UINSS WHO PLAYED IN THE NFL (21) Tony Aiello Brooklyn Tigers ............................................. 1944 Detroit Lions .................................................. 1944 Al Campana Chicago Bears ......................................... .........................................1950-53 1950-53 Chicago Cardinals ....................................... 1953 Craig Cotton Detroit Lions ............................................ ............................................1969-72 1969-72 Chicago Bears ............................................... 1973 San Diego Chargers .................................... 1975 Lorenzo Davis Pittsburgh Steelers...................................... 1990 Sloko Gill Detroit Lions .................................................. 1942 Ralph Goldston Philadelphia Eagles................... ...................1952, 1952, 1954-55 John Goode St. Louis Cardinals ....................................... 1984 Philadelphia Eagles............................... ...............................1983-84 1983-84 Ron Jaworski Los Angeles Rams.................................. ..................................1974-76 1974-76 Philadelphia Eagles............................... ...............................1977-86 1977-86 Miami Dolphins ...................................... ......................................1987-88 1987-88 Kansas City Chiefs ....................................... 1989 Tim Johnson Oakland Raiders ..................................... .....................................2002-05 2002-05 Baltimore Ravens ............................. 2001, 2006 Larry Jordan Denver Broncos ................................ 1962, 1964 Quentin Lowry Washington Redskins .......................... ..........................1981-83 1981-83 Tampa Bay Buccaneers .............................. 1983 Marcus Mason Washington Redskins ................................ 2007 Rick McDonald Philadelphia Eagles..................................... 1983 Paul McFadden Philadelphia Eagles............................... ...............................1984-87 1984-87 New York Giants ........................................... 1988 Atlanta Falcons ............................................. 1989 Ed McGlasson New York Jets ................................................ 1979 Los Angeles Rams........................................ 1980 New York Giants ........................................... 1981 Rod Morris San Francisco 49ers .................................... 1981 Frank Pokorny Pittsburgh Steelers...................................... 1985 Cliﬀ Stoudt Pittsburgh Steelers................................ ................................1977-83 1977-83 St. Louis Cardinals ................................. .................................1986-88 1986-88 Miami Dolphins ............................................ 1989 Russell Stuvaints Pittsburgh Steelers................................ ................................2003-05 2003-05 Bob Thompson Denver Broncos ............................................ 1987 Jeﬀ Wilkins Philadelphia Eagles..................................... 1994 San Francisco 49ers .............................. ..............................1995-96 1995-96 St. Louis Rams .................................... ....................................1997-20 1997-2007 07

Miami (NFL)

Buﬀalo (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL)

Tony Bowens

Quentin Lowry

San Francisco (NFL) Hamilton (CFL)

Dallas (NFL) Washington (NFL) Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

Rick Brunot

Ron Mackie

Nazih Banna

Trent Boykin

TB Marcus Mason was signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins in 2007.

Denver (NFL)

Saskatchewan (CFL)

Pat Crummey

Marcus Mason

New York Giants (NFL)

Washington (NFL)

Harry Deligianis

P.J. Mays

Jacksonville (NFL) Carolina (NFL) Green Bay (NFL)

San Diego (NFL)

Willis Marshall

Dave DelSignore

Carey Orosz

San Francisco (NFL)

Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

Jerry Dunlap

Jeﬀ Patterson

Calgary (CFL)

Montreal (CFL)

Jim Ferranti

Al Perl

Pittsburgh (NFL) Pittsburgh (USFL)

Pittsburgh (NFL)

Jake Ferro

Toronto (CFL)

Miami Dolphins (NFL)

Kyle Smith

Greg Fitzpatrick Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

Minnesota (NFL) Tampa Bay (NFL)

Rudy Florio

Paul Soltis

British Columbia (CFL) Montreal (CFL)

Miami (NFL) Sacramento (USFL)

Ralph Goldston

Kevin Statzer

Hamilton (CFL) Montreal (CFL)

Pittsburgh (NFL)

Joe Guido

Birmingham (USFL)

Ottawa (CFL)

Bruce Taupier

Archie Herring

British Columbia (CFL)

Cleveland (NFL)

Tony Tellington

Matt Hogg

Miami (NFL)

Detroit (NFL) Philadelphia (NFL)

Robert Thompson

Bill House

Paris Wicks

Cleveland (NFL)

New England (NFL) Toronto (CFL)

John Kinch Willis Marshall has won Arena Bowl titles with Grand Rapids (2001) and Colorado (2005).

LB Tim Johnson spent three years with Oakland before joining Baltimore in 2006.

Calgary (CFL)

Farris Scott

Cliﬀ Stoudt

New Orleans (NFL)

Hamilton (CFL) Saskatchewan (CFL) Toronto (CFL)

Khary Williams

Todd Kollar

Miami (NFL)

Calgary (CFL)

Jim Zdelar

LB Russell Stuvaints is the last Penguin to score a touchdown in an NFL game.

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NFL DRAFT PICKS ((221)

Year 1979 1980 1980 1981 1983 2000 2002 2003 2006

Harry Deligianis .......................... ..........................Jacksonville Jacksonville (4th round • No. 118 | 1998)

Tony Tellington....................................... Miami (9th round • No. 236 | 1993)

Jim Zdelar ................................................. Miami (7th round • No. 176 | 1989)

Bob Thompson .......................... New Orleans (6th round • No. 142 | 1986)

John Goode ....................... .......................St. St. Louis Cardinals (5th round • No. 136 | 1984)

Paul McFadden ...........................Philadelphia ........................... Philadelphia

• Indicates Super Bowl Champion

(12th round • No. 312 | 1984)

Quentin Lowry ......................................... .........................................Dallas Dallas

Penguins In the Pro Bowl Team Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia St. Louis Rams

(12th round • No. 329 | 1979)

Year 1980 1984 1985 2003

Ed McGlasson ........................... New York Jets (10th round • No. 263 | 1979)

Greg Fitzpatrick ...................................... ......................................Dallas Dallas (7th round • No. 191 | 1979)

Cliﬀ Stoudt ...................................... ......................................Pittsburgh Pittsburgh (5th round • No. 121 | 1977)

Ron Jaworski .................... ....................Los Los Angeles Rams

Penguins In the World Bowl Player Matt Hogg Tim Johnson Tim Crummey

Team Barcelona Rhein Rhein

Year 1991 2002 2003

(2nd round • No. 37 | 1973)

Dave DelSignore ...................... ......................San San Francisco (15th round • No. 373 | 1970) PK Jeﬀ Wilkins scored 1,416 points and made 307 ﬁeld goals in his 14-year NFL career.

Joe Guido ........................................... Baltimore Jake Ferro.................................................. Miami

Year 2005 2001

(15th round • No. 372 | 1967)

Bill House ........................................... ...........................................Cleveland Cleveland (7th round • No. 177 | 1967)

• Indicates Arena Bowl Champion

Frank Horvath................................. .................................Minnesota Minnesota

PLAYERS

Team Colorado • Grand Rapids •

(8th round • No. 200 | 1969) (14th round • No. 161 | 1957)

Penguins in the Arena Bowl Player Willis Marshall Willis Marshall

Craig Cotton .................................... San Diego

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Player Ron Jaworski Paul McFadden Paul McFadden Jeﬀ Wilkins

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Team Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh • Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Washington • St. Louis Rams • St. Louis Rams Oakland Pittsburgh • (Inj.)

INTRODUCTION

Player Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Ed McGlasson Ron Jaworski Quentin Lowry Jeff Wilkins Jeff Wilkins Tim Johnson Russell Stuvaints

(19th round • No. 255 | 1963)

Ralph Goldston .......................... ..........................Philadelphia Philadelphia (11th round • No. 125 | 1952)

Pete Lanzi.............................. New York Giants Al Perl .................................................. ..................................................Pittsburgh Pittsburgh (16th round • No. 143 | 1946)

Leo Mogus ..................................... .....................................Washington Washington Ed McGlasson

(17th round • No. 180 | 1943)

Quentin Lowry

OPPONENTS

(11th round • No. 86 | 1948)

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QB Ron Jaworski is the highest draft pick in school history going in the second round.

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PK Paul McFadden was a two-time NFC All-Pro and was a Rookie-of-the-Year selection.

RECORDS

QB Cliﬀ Stoudt won two Super Bowls playing behind Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburgh.

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS

PLAYERS

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INTRODUCTION

~A~ Abdoo, John 1957-58 Adams, Charley 1956 Adams, Chris 1985, 88 Adams, James 1965-67 Adams, John 1973-74 Adams, LeRoy 1990 Adipotti, Richard 1965-67 Agosti, Chuck 1959 Aiello, Tony 1940-42 Akpan, Ime 1999 Albrecht, Michael 1989-91 Alexander, Bud 1973-76 Allen, Walter 1982 Allison, Fred 1968 Altomore, Ernest 1946 Amendolara, Robert 1963-65 Amill, Ramon 1991, 93-94 Anderson, Ed 1977 Anderson, Eric 1987-91 Andres, Tom 1950-52 Andrews, Mike 2002-05 Andrews, Tim 1984-86 Andreadis, Jake 1995-98 Angelo, Jerry 1955 Angelo, Louis 1946-48 Angelo, Walter 1947-50 Antol, Joseph 1946 Anzevino, Ronald 1985 Arbogast, Norm 1975 Arduino, John 1949 Arlow, Pete 1956-60 Arlow, Rudy 1962-64 Armeni, John 1955-58 Aroche, Antulio 2000-01 Audino, Joseph 1941 August, Greg 1977 Augustine, Dick 1956 Averhart, Louis 1965-66

RECORDS

HISTORY

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OPPONENTS

~B~ Baader, Alex Babinec, Andrew Bailey, Joe Bailey, Richard Bailey, Tom Baker, Charles Baker, Dan Ball, Tony Ballas, Ron Ballinger, Andre Banford, Myles Banna, Nazih Banna, Rick Banna, Tom Banks, Dick Baranski, David Barber, Gary Barbera, Sam Bari, Mat Barker, Randy Barlak, Mike Barnes, Dominique Barnes, Ron Barney, Fred Barone, Dave Barone, Anthony Barr, Michael Barron, Norm Barthold, Daniel Bartos, John Bartoszek, Bernie Baston, Nate Batcha, Leonard Battaglia, Tom Baun, Ken Baynes, Tim Baytos, Jeﬀ Beal, Randy Beaver, Dan

1994 1942 1977 1940 1955 1965 1979-81 1973 1971-72 1988, 90-91 2006-07 1971-74 1972-75 1972-74 1969-70 1980 1982-85 1976-78 1989-90 1980-81 2006-07 2007 1966-67 1941-42 1969 1999-2002 1938 1954-55 1964-65 2003-05 1969-71 2001-04 1950-56 1949 2000-2001 1969 1971-75 1976-79 1980-82

Jake Andreadis rushed for 2,620 yards from 1995-98. Beck, Frank 1953-55 Beers, Randy 1998 Bell, Ernie 1954 Bell, Joe 1976 Beltempo, Guy 1947-49 Benedict, James 1946 Benish, Joe 1938 Bennett, Rudy 1968 Berardi, James 1946-48 Beregi, George 1965 Bernard, Joseph 1947-49 Berry, Rory 2006-07 Bertrando, Jim 1975 Beulah, Al 1960 Biastro, John 1971-74 Bibent, Maury 1986-89 Billker, Shawn 1996-99 Bishop, Joe 2003-06 Black, Dan 1992 Blackwell, Roosevelt 1968-71 Blackwell, Todd 1999, 2001 Blascak, Bill 1954 Bleshoy, John 1987-90 Blizzard, Ed 1997-2000 Blose, Stephen 2007 Blythe, Richard Allan 1987-90 Bobo, Lee 1952 Boda, Elmer 1981 Bodnar, Ed 1956-59 Bogdan, Dennis 1969-71 Bogerd, Casey 1996-99 Bogner, Bob 1980-82 Boliver, John 1949-51 Bologna, Jack 1949-50 Bomar, Brian 1982-83 Bond, Tony 1973-76 Bone, Bill 1978 Booth, Joe 1956 Booth, Tyler 2004-06 Borrow, Dave 1949-50 Boulden, Ken 1953 Bowen, Richard 1985-86 Bowens, Tony 1987-90 Boyd, Robert 1962 Boykin, Trent 1991-94 Boyle, Shawn 1980-82 Bracken, Mike 2001-04 Bracy, Darnell 1993-95 Bradley, Matt 1977-78 Brady, Terry 1966 Brammer, Al 1954 Branchetti, Paul 1975

Briganti, Joseph Briggs, Matt Brimmeier, Joe Briya, Paul Briya, Ray Brnilovich, Sam Brooks, Don Brooks, Steve Brophy, Kenny Brouse, Matt Brown, Adrian Brown, Brandon Brown, Carson Brown, Eric Brown, Kevin Brown, Kevin Brown, Leslie “Bart” Brown, Reginald Brown, Ronald Brown, Tom Brumﬁeld, Marschell Brungard, Mark Brunderly, Fred Bruno, Ben Brunot, Rick Brutz, Sam Bucciarelli, Larry Buchan, Glenn Buckley, Larry Bullock, John Burba, Chris Burch, David Burelli, Angelo Burke, Ryan Burley, Jerald Burns, James Burns, Mike Burns, Robert Burton, Mike Bush, Charles Bush, Derrick Bushofsky, Jame Butcher, Karl Byer, Matt Byers, Brandon Byers, Jason

1968-71 2001-04 1966-67 1971 1965-67 1964 1979 1975-79 1951 2003 1996-99 2002-05 1970 1996-98 1988-91 1999 1980 1991-94 1988-91 1974-78 1975-78 1992-95 1970-72 1961-63 1981-83 1966-67 1989-92 1967-69 1963 1963-65 1972-74 1990-93 1954-55 1995 2000-02 1966-69 2000-03 1938-41 1978 1948 2005-07 1966-67 1957 1991 2001-02 1994

Campana, Thomas Campbell, Robert Campman, Al Canacci, Richard Candello, Nick Capogreco, Ron Cappitte, Greg Caranfa, Joe Carden, Harold Carey, Michael Carkido, Larry Carlson, Shawn Carrino, Alfred Carsonie, Frank Carter, Art Carter, Jaymes Carter, Lamont (Troy) Carter, Ray Carter, Rick Caruso, Roger Casgar, Thomas Cassetto, Frank Cavanaugh, Ken Cavucci, Joe Cayson, Josh Ceglie, Vic Ceremuga, George Ceremuga, Joseph Ceremuga, Paul Cerneka, Greg Cerni, Mark Cerni, Steve Chambers, Foster Chatman, Terry Cheeks, Alva “Butch” Chelekis, Ernie Chenault, Dorian Cheripko, Darrell Chianese, John Chiaro, Lou Chiccarelli, Anthony Chipman, Metellus Churilla, Randy Cianelli, Joe Cichoski, Lee Cimmento, Andy Cimmento, Thomas Clark, Darnell Clark, Robert Clayton, Ed Claxon, Erik

1946-49 1941 1972-75 1961-64 1956 1985 1982-85 1969 1961 1987 1961 2002-05 1947 1964 1993-94 1964 1988-90 1955-58 1972-75 1960 1966 1962 1978-79 1971-74 2003-06 1980-83 1951-53 1962-65 1956-59 1973 1977-80 1976 1972-75 1983-85 1970-73 1949 2004-07 1979-80 1938 1951-53 1941 1993-94 1982 1985-87 1957 1955 1964 1990-93 1984-85 1955 2006

Clemente, Ton 1951 Cliﬀord, Tom 1975-79 Clontz, James 1966 Coates, Bobby 2007 Coates, Randy 1997 Coburn, Larry 1976 Cochran, Don 1969-72 Cochran, Mike 1987-89 Cochran, Nick 1990-92 Coggins, Terry 1978-1979 Colaprete, Dom 1963-64 Colclaser, Francis 1939-41 Cole, Henry 1938 Coleman, Andre 1998-2001 Coman, Brian 1989-92 Conceller, Ed 1951 Congemi, Anthony 1962-65 Congemi, John 1939-40 Conger, Bob 1950 Conn, Paul 1991-95 Connelly, Pat 1951 Connors, Gary 1956-57 Contrucci, Dan 1973 Conwell, Chris 1999-2000 Cook, Andre 1995-96, 1998 Coront, Kurt 1970-71 Corrotto, Vincent 1939 Costarella, Joe 1968 Costelac, David 1980 Cottom, Brian 1995 Cotton, Craig 1965-68 Cotton, Rashod 2006-07 Coughlin, Leo 1950-52 Coughlin, Robert 1941-42 Cougras, Tony 1953-56 Counts, Clyde 1961-63 Courtney, Bob 1983-86 Courtney, Gale 1967 Coustillac, Richard 1960-61 Cox, Jerry “Red” 1956, 1958 Coyle, Frank 1938-40 Craft, Jack 1941 Cramb, Don 1968-71 Cramb, John 1941, 1942, 1946 Crawford, William 1965 Crews, Jack 1997-98 Croft, Gary 1984 Crossetto, Dave 1960 Crummey, Pat 1998- 2001 Crump, Ken 1973-75 Cuﬀman, Joel 1981, 1984-85

~C~ Caldwell, Joe Calloway, Don Campana, Albert

1969-72 1972-75 1946-49

Rick Brunot ﬁnished third at the 1985 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Heavyweight class.

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~D~

Dunn, Charles 1977 Dunn, Tony 1986-89 Durbin, Steve 2001-03 Durina, Michael 1946-49 Durina, Pat 1976-77, 1979-80 Durkin, Mike 1961 Durko, Terry 1969 Dyke, Jim 1981-84

~E~

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Eastham, David 1996 Eckhart, Bart 1981-82 Eckman, Dale 1957 Edie, Frank 1987-89 Edgerson, Regis 2004-06 Edwards, John 1959-62 Edwards, Jordan 2007 Edwards, Leon 2007 Edwards, Ralph 1962 Ekoniak, Greg 1987-88 Ellington, Ray 1987-90 Engelhardt, John 1988-90, 1992 Escola, Eric 1974 Esoldo, Tony 1955 Evans, Jameson 2005 Evans, Marcus 1990-92 Everette, Malcolm 1990-92 Ewashko, Frank 1956

~F~ 1955-60 1938 2002 2001 1998 1998-2001 1989-91 1960 1966-69 1996-99 2006 1977-80 1977-80 1963-65 1986 1980-82 1998-2001 1953, 1954 1982 1954-55 1983 1951-53 1949-50 1953

~H~

RECORDS

HISTORY

Habarka, Larry 1974-76 Haddox, William 1942 Hafner, Roger 1973 Hall, Brian 1969 Hall, Devon 1985-88 Hall, Shawn 1993-94 Hallapy, Rod 1986 Halter, Paul 1940-1941 Halverson, Blake 2005-07 Hammercheck, Glen 1958 Hannis, Richard 1947-50 Hanzes, Frank 1956-58 Harder, Thomas 1977-79 Hardie, George 1938-40 Hardie, Mike 1981-84 Hardwick, Steve 1984 Harris, Demetrius 1997 Hartman, Leon D. IV 1985 Hartzell, Richard 1960-63 Harvey, James 1971-72 Hawkes, Lavelle 1998-99, 2001

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1979-80 1941 1976 1966-67 1957 2005 1965 1979 1987-90 1951-54

Green, Harold Green, Jack Green, Justin Green, Marcus Greene, David Greene, LeVar Greer, Brett Greer, William Gresko, Ken Griﬃth, Mark Griﬃn, Tyler Grist, Larry Grooms, Sam Grossi, Albert Guerriero, Greg Guerriero, Pat Guerriero, Sean Guido, Joe Gulas, Ed Gulla, George Gura, Bill Gurski, Warren Gustafson, Howard Guzzo, John

OPPONENTS

Gabel, Bob Gaglione, Anthony Gainous, Mozella Galie, Vince Gallo, Rocco Galloza, Jose Galmish, Edward Galterio, Carl Gamble, Chris Garcar, Bob

Dick Adopotti set the school mark for rushing yards. Garcar, Bob 1976 Garden, Dave 1972-75 Gardner, Donald 1965-66 Gardner, Tim 1979 Gary, Gregory 1966-69 Gasser, Dave 1960 Geho, Quentin Ted 1938-40 George, David 1966-67 George, Fred 1976-79 George, Tom 1978-79 Gerber, Drew 1990-93 Gergel, Jeﬀ 1978-81 Gergely, Steve 1946 Ghent, Michael 1990 Giambattista, Mike 1955-58 Giannios, Greg 1999-2001 Giauque, Dave 1976-77 Gibson, Don 1974 Gibson, Montquantae 2004-06 Gibson, Robert 1946-49 Gilchrist, Mack 1993-95 Giles, Elliott 1998-99 Gill, Sloko 1938-41 Gilligan, Mike 1994-95, 1997 Ginzburg, Alex 1994 Giordano, Lou 1978 Glantzis, Chris 1997-98 Glears, Walter “Skip” 1952-54 Gliatta, Vince 2004-07 Gluvna, George 1968-69 Gmiter, Jim 1953-54 Gmiter, Pat 1952-53 Gmuca, Ray 1956-57 Godec, Jake 2002 Goﬀer, Chris 2003, 2006 Goldston, Ralph 1950-51 Gonya, Curt 1993 Gonzalez, Luis 2002-03 Goodballet, Dave 1960 Goode, Frank 1981-84 Goode, Jarritt 1996-98 Goode, John 1980-83 Goode, Tariq 2006 Gooden, Nick 2007 Goodman, Ralph 1963-66 Gorisek, Lou 1951 Grant, Scott 1939 Green, Aaron 1992-93

PLAYERS

Fackrell, Jeﬀ 1996-97 Farina, Jerry 1979, 1983 Farina, Tom 1974-78 Farmer, Tony 1978 Farnsworth, Scott 1986 Feasline, Doug 1978 Febel, Gary 1984-85 Fedd, Elliot. 1984-87 Ference, Chris 1984 Ferguson, Dave 1970-74 Ferrando, Gary 1969 Ferranti, Bob 1969-72 Ferranti, Jim 1976-79 Ferrer, Brent 1987-88 Ferro, Gene 1964-66 Finamore, Pete 1949-51 Fink, Bill 1975-79 Fink, Mike 1993-95 Fire, Carmen 1953 Fitzpatrick, Greg 1975-78 Florio, Rudy 1969-71 Forney, Ricardo 1977 Forro, Ed 1993-94, 1996 Forro, Nick 2003-05 Fortunato, Joe 1938 Fosnaught, Ed 1967 Foster, John 2004-06 Fozkos, Robert 1988-89 Franklin, Barry 1961-64 Franklin, Tom 1966-69 Franko, Dick 1952-55 Frazzini, Ed 1952, 1953 Fritz, Gary 1977-80 Froelich, Tom 2006 Fuda, Sam 1966-67 Furst, Dave 1972

~G~

Tight End Bob Davie caught 33 passes from 1973-75.

COACHES & STAFF

Dailey, Jauron 1996-97 Dale, George 1946 Dancy, Ken 1973 Danko, Pat 1988-91 Dannals, Larry 1973-76 Davanzo, Frank 1946-49 Davidson, Bill 1958-60 Davidson, William 1940-42, 1946 Davie, Bob 1973-75 Davila, Peter 1995-97 Davis, Cliﬀ 1956 Davis, Harry 1947-50 Davis, Josh 2000-03 Davis, Lamar 1985-88 Davis, Lorenzo 1986-89 Dawson, Webster 1955 DeArment, Harold 1939 DeArment, Richard 1939 DeAscentis, Tony 1953-56 DeBone, Paul 1952 DeBee, Joe 2003, 2005-06 DeCapito, Phillip 1978-79 Deering, Jim 1967, 1969 DeFazio, Richard 1954 DelBoccio, Dave 1991-92 DelGarbino, J.T 1994-95 DeLeo, Bill 1951 Deley, Tom 1957-59 Deligianis, Harry 1995-97 Dellarose, Justin 2000-03 Delserone, John 1963 Delsignore, Dave 1967-69 Delsignore, Dom 1953-56 DeMarte, Dom 1963-64 DeMas, John 1952-54 DeNiro, Andy 2000-02 Demechko, Ed 1980, 1982 Denson, Ron 1973 DePasco, Ralph 1981 DePaul, Jim 1959 DePerro, Marty 1971 DePietro, Armand 1959 DePinto, Nick 1960

DeRose, Joseph 1942 Derthick, Dave 1982-83, 1985-86 Derthick, Mark 1981-84 DeSanto, Joseph 1946 DeShields, Chris 1994 Detelich, Blair 1992-94 Dever, Jack 75-77 DeVicchio, Matthew 1993-94 DeVore, Jamie 1982-83 Dewberry, Ryan 1998-99 Dewberry, Tim 2004-05, 2007 Dickson, Daryl 1984 Dickson, Glenn 1941 DiCross, Ken 1969-70 DiDomenico, John 1976-77 DiFrancisco, Tom 1981 Dillingham, Tom 1992-95 DiLullo, Nino 1965-67 DiMauro, Chris 2001-03 Diorio, Bill 1994 DiRenzo, Al 1973 Disco, Brian 1978 DiStasio, Dean 1978 Dittmer, Terry 1976-79 DiTunno, Jody 1977, 1979-80 Dlugosz, Dennis 1999-2002 Doby, Josiah 1999-00, 2002-03 Doddo, Archie 1956 Dokmanovich, George 1951 Dolak, Ray 1956-57 Dominelli, Ian 1998-99 Dolwick, Bob 1967 Dorma, Jon 1995 Dorulla, Jerry 1959-62 Douglas, Dave 1984 Dowling, John 1984-87 Downing, Curt 1979 Drahuschak, Rick 1956-57 Dramie, Bob 1974 Dreslinski, Tim 1992-95 Driscoll, Joseph 1946-49 Duda, George 1962-63 Dugan, Jack 1970 Dukas, Al 1955 Dull, Tony 1940 Dumas, Dwight 1976-79 Dunlap, Elliott 1971-74 Dunlap, Jerry 1987 Dunlap, Regis 1942 Dunlap, Tanner 2002-05 Dunn, Carl 1986

INTRODUCTION

Culkar, Thom Cullen, Tom Cummings, Don Cummings, Michael Cunningham, Demetrius

HISTORY

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OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

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INTRODUCTION

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Hawkins, Denny 1971 Hawkins, Leo 1988-89, 1991 Hawthorne, Bryan 1999-2000 Haynali, Chuck 1976-79 Hayslett, Coby 2003 Heber, Jim 1938-41 Heier, Steve 1969 Heim, Ron 1985-86 Helle, Dustin 2007 Henderson, John 1941-42 Henderson, Rod 1985-87 Hendrix, Nakia 1994-95 Herman, Glenn 1980 Hernan, Ray 1975-76 Herring, Anthony 1996 Herring, Archie 1987-90 Hickox, Marc 1977 Higham, Jim 1957-58 Hight, Tom 1972-74 Hightower, Bruce 1999-2001 Hill, Alfred III 1991-94 Hill, Bob 1979-82 Hill, Carlton 1974 Hoelzle, Fred 1941-46 Hoffman, Bill 1951 Hoffman, Brian 1993 Hogg, Matt 1994-97 Holbrook, Bryon 1989 Hollinger, Nathan 1980-81 Hollins, Don 1973 Hollis, Ben 1954 Hollis, Bill 1959 Holmes, Jim 1971-72 Holmes, Sherod 2002-03 Holt, Bob 1975-76 Hong, Dave 2000 Hopkins, Jermaine 1992-95 Hopkins, Lloyd 1988 Horne, Da’Michael 2005-07 Horvath, Frank 1959-62 Horvath, Gary 1964-67 Horvath, Richard 1955 Housteau, Robert 1947-51 House, William 1963-66 Householder, Brian 1992-94 Hovan, Ronald 1989-90 Howley, Ed 1957-58 Hribar, Herbert 1939-40 Hruska, Paul 1960-63 Hudock, Anthony 1964 Hudson, Leo 1993 Huffman, Curt 1976-77 Hughes, Ed 1960 Hulea, Chuck 1947-49 Hunt, Claude 1946-47 Hunt, Craig 1975 Hunt, Dave 1978 Hunt, Greg 1972 Hutchinson, Marty 2003-06

~I~ Infante, Jim Inglis, Chris Inglis, Dan Irizarry, Louis Isaac, Ray Ischo, John Ison, Demetrius Ivy, Tyrone

1969-71 1993-96 1993-96 2006-07 1988-91 1964 2003-06 1982

RECORDS

~J~ Jack, Paul Jackson, Codera Jackson, Darrell Jackson, Dick Jackson, Greg Jackson, Leon Jackson, Wayne Jacobs, Greg Jacobs, Scott

1940 2005-06 1987 1954 2004-05 1974 1975-76 2005-06 1981-83

Krumpak, Bill Kubus, Kenneth Kuchmaner, Andy Kuhn, Ken Kunkel, Larry Kyer, Joe

1969 1986, 1988 1971-75 1983-84 1955-57 1972-73

~L~

Rod Love and the Guins wore black uniforms in 1986-87. Jakovina, Joe 1952 James, Cyril 1939-42 Jamieson, Eric 1977 Jamieson, Robin 1974 Janecko, Gene 1946-47 Janke, Harry 1962-63 Janofa, David 1985-87 Jaros, Tom 1975-79 Jarvie, Tom 1984 Jarvis, Greg 1981-82 Jarvis, Jim 1950-51 Jaworski, Ron 1969-72 Jay, Jim 1977-80 Jean-Baptiste, Phillip 1992-95 Jeffries, Jim 1959 Jennings, Mike 1971-74 Jethroe, Andre 1993-96 Jewell, Dean 2002 Jewell, Ryan 2003-06 John-Finn, Ron 2003-04 Johnson, Alphonzo 1975 Johnson, Dan 1975 Johnson, Dave 1956-60 Johnson, Jerry 1998-2001 Johnson, Larry 1969-73 Johnson, Tim 1999-2000 Johnston, Jeff 1977-80 Johnston, Jeff 1992-94 Jones, Chris 1995-98 Jones, Earl 1987-88 Jones, Herb 2003-05 Jones, Jake E. 1981-82 Jones, Jim 1993-96 Jones, Leon 1992-95 Jones, Steve 1986-89 Jones, Terica 1992-93, 1995 Jordan, George 1967-69 Jordan, Jim 1973 Jordan, Larry 1969 Jordan, Lawrence 1956, 1958-60 Joseph, Charles 1965-68 Juby, Joe 2002-05 Judeh, Max 1974 Julian, Vincent 1968-69 Julius, Carmen 1938-39

~K~ Kacenga, Kenneth Kacenga, Larry

1965-68 1972-73

Kall, Tom 1987-90 Kalwarski, Ed 1939-41 Kalwarski, Henry 1941 Karapetsas, Kosta 2001-02 Karis, Richard 1962 Karnuth, Jon 1982 Kavinsky, Ray 1961-64 Kaydo, Frank 1996-99 Kellogg, Jim 1976 Kellum, Charles 1955 Kennedy, Norris 2002-04 Kenner, William 1962 Kent, Joe 1966-69 Kertesz, Craig 1989-92 Ketterer, Jerry 1973 Keys, Griﬃn 1981-84 Kimmel, Davey 1954-57 Kinch, John 1973-76 King, Cleveland 1969 King, Emmett 1974-78 King, Max 2005-06 King, Wayne 1960-62 Kipp, Ben 1993 Kirilla, Gene 1982 Kishman, Matt 2007 Kissell, Ron 1980-82 Kitt, Larry 1968 Klatka, Andy 1960 Klembara, Dennis 1968-71 Klomfas, John 1983 Knaack, Chris 1997 Kochis, Ed 1950 Kohut, George 1941 Koken, Joseph 1976, 1979-80 Kokos, Jr., Paul 1991-94 Kolesar, John 1957-58 Kollar, Todd 1994-97 Kondrad, Aaron 1993-94 Kopacz, Dave 1972-75 Kopp, John 1963-64 Korandovich, Bob 1985-86 Koval, Jeﬀ 2004-06 Kovalchik, Tom 1968-69 Kovar, Jerry 1988 Koziol, Mark 1988-89 Krafcik, John 1953, 1956-58 Kraft, Ken 2003 Kramer, Paul 1938-39 Kross, Chris 1992-94 Krovocheck, Timo 1984

Landino, Pete 1986 Landis, George 1957 Lane, Ben 2006-07 Lanzi, Peter 1941-42, 1946-47 Larmon, Philip 2001-04 Latera, Gary 1975-78 Latess, Denny 1970-73 Latessa, Mike 2000 Latsko, Ray 1952 Law, Leo 1938 Lawrence, Tony 2007 Lear, Jeﬀ 1975-79 Lee, Jamel 2004-06 Lee, Reginald 1991-94 Leeson, Willis John 1938-39 Lefebure, Pierre 1968 LeFever, Troy 1996- 97, 2000 Lehman, Julian 1971-74 Lehner, Lou 1951-53 Leppla, Steve 1976 Leshnack, Gene 1957 Leshnock, William 1961-64 Letcher, Jim 1954 Lewis, Dick 1959-61 Lewis, Eugene 1995-97 Liberty, Tom 1974 Lichuar, Bob 1971-72 Limongi, Tony 2003-05 Lindsey, Edward 1941-42 Locicero, Joseph 1946-49 Lockhart, Eric 2000 Logan, Keland 2002-03 Lombardi, Bob 1975-78 Lombardi, Frank 1978 Longano, John 1998-99 Lopatta, Robert 1968-69 Lorion, Michael 1968-69 Love, Rod 1984-87 Lowery, Lewis 1967-69, 1971 Lowry, Jess 1971-72 Lowry, Quentin 1975-78 Lucas, Thomas 1963-64 Lucci, Conzy 1942-48 Lucente, Joe 1987-88 Lucente, Tony 1957-59 Lucia, George 1950 Lutsi, Joe 1964-67 Lyden, John 1974-76 Lykes, Trenton 1984-87 Lykes-Knight, Bobby 2006 Lynn, Bob 1951-53 Lyons, Francis 1960-63

~M~ MacGregor, Brad 1994-95 Machuga, Robert 1953 Mackie, Ron 1977-79 Maﬀei, Merle 1938 Magazzeni, Dave 1981-82 Magliocca, Joe 1966-67 Mair, Dave 1969-72 Majovsky, Tom 1959-60 Maley, Max 1974-77 Malys, Michael 1946, 1948-49 Malys, Walter 1938-40, 1946 Mancuso, Mark 1970 Mangun, David 1968-71 Mapes, Jerry 1984-87 Marasky, Larry 1957-59 Marcovecchio, Tony 1950 Marcum, Yancey 2001-03 Marini, Angelo 1957

Marshall, Aaron Marshall, Willis Marstellar, Frank Marstellar, Jack Martin, Justin Martin, Tom Martino, Ryan Martinko, John Marton, Jeﬀ Marzelli, Jon Mason, Andre Mason, Calvin Mason, Marcus Massaro, Paul Masterson, Dick Matakovich, John Matelan, Luke Matey, Edward Matosky, John Matteo, Joe Matthews, Brian Matthews, Damion Matune, Paul Matuschak, Paul Maxwell, Kim May, Jerry Mayes, Vance Mayorga, Art Mays, P.J. Mays, Vic Mazard, Guy McCabe, Bill McCall, Brian McCall, Melvyn McCamon, Dave McCauslin, Jeﬀ McCloud, Don, Sr. McCloud, Don, Jr. McDermott, Bill McDonald, Larry McDonald, Richard McDowell, Dennis McDowell, Don McElroy, Edward McFadden, Paul McGarry, Michael McGinty, Rob McGlasson, Ed McGlone, Michael McIntosh, David McLaughlin, Gary McLeod, Mike McMillian, William McQuillan, Donald Mechling, Matt Medland, Don Medwick, Steve Melchoir, Steve Melek, Andy Mellott, Brian Meola, Tom Mernedakis, Nick Merrell, Rob Mervos, Ned Mico, Joe Miklos, Dan Mikula, Paul Miller, Brian Miller, George Miller, Guy Miller, John Miller, Raymond Mills, John Mintz, Harold Mintze, Eugene Mister, Charles Mitchell, Lawrence Mitchell, Leonard Mitchell, Oscar Mlack, Jerry Modic, Brett Mogus, Leo

2002-05 1994-97 1952 1951-52 2003-04 1972 2004 1953-55 1983 1974 1992-93 1967-68 2005-06 1994-95 1954 1986-89 2007 1963-66 1947-48 1950 1983, 1985 1998-99 1972-75 1948-50 1977 1994 1993-94 1951 2000-02 1974 2000-02 1951-55 1942 1979 1970 1970-73 1951-53 1973-77 1979-81 1949 1979-82 1973 1971-72 1961 1980-83 1966 2000 1975-78 1985-88 1987-88 1980 1994 1941 1946 1999-2002 1950 1963-64 1975 1938-39 2007 1977-79 2007 1981-82 1950-53 1981 1973-76 1954 1982-85 1968-70 1969 1971 1991-94 1977 1942 2000-01 2001 1988-89 1941-42 1980 1971-73 1977-80 1939-42

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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Porter, Tom Portilla, Mike Powell, Brett Powell, J. Kevin Powell, Kevin Powers, Jeﬀ Powers, Tino Pratt, Carmen Prazenica, Francis Presioso, Rudy Preston, Durell Price, Jason Price, Paul Priley, Steve Probyn, Robert Prologo, Pat Protopapa, John

~O~ Oates, Russell 1951 O’Bradovich, Dave 1975 O’Brien, Ed 1951 O’Dea, Steve 1973 O’Donnell, Dan 1968 Oesch, Jim 1977 O’Hara, Mick 1980-83 O’Krisky, Tom 1979 Olexa, Jim 1961 Ondo, Don 1961 O’Neill, Ed 1967-68 Organ, Richard 1942, 1946-48 Orosz, Carey 1976-79 Orrin, Henry 1940 Orsini, Ralph 1974-78 Orsini, Tony 1978 Ostrosky, Walter 1963-64 Oswalt, Keith 1973 Ottoway, Roger 1951-53 Outler, Na’eem 2007

~P~

~R~

~S~ Saadey, George 1954-57 Sabino, Larry 1977, 1979-81 Sabino, Rich 1979-80 Sabo, James 1968-69 Saccomen, Frank 1968 Saklosky, Ronald 1962-63 Sammarone, Chris 1992-94 Sammarone, Chuck 1961-64 Samsa, Brad 2005-07 Sanders, Will 2002-03 Sandine, Mark 1969-70 Sandine, Ralph 1965-67 Sandy, Tony 1939-40 Sansone, John 1952 Santangelo, Joe 1951-53 Santillo, Paul 1953 Santor, Mike 1957-58 Sapp, Cleo 1975 Saunders, Josh 1990 Savage, Mychal 2005-07 Savich, Frank 1946-49 Saykes, Larry 1960-63 Scales, Aaron 2004-05 Scarlato, Cory 1993, 1995 Schartner, Joe 1978-81 Schaville, Francis 1951-52 Schiavone, Guy 1954 Schiﬀauer, Bob 1976-78 Schneider, Mike 2006 Scholes, Justin 2002, 2004-05 Schumacher, John 1999-2002 Schumacher, Luke 1997-1999 Scott, Farris 1970-73 Scott, Jabari 2007 Scruggs, Gary 1984-87 Scurry, Reggie 1993, 1995-97 Seach, William 1992 Seaman, Jeﬀ 1984-85 Seidel, Howard 1966-67 Seidita, Ray 1968 Seiple, Lee 1962-63 Selbi, Tunis 1972 Semansky, Andrew 1946-47 Senchak, Metro 1938 Sequella, Lou 1949 Sevenich, Jim 1956-59

RECORDS

Radakovich, Brian 2005 Radon, Felix 1972-75 Raines, Mark 1986 Rakovec, Tom 1991 Rancey, Vincent 1939 Randall, Phillip 1964-67 Rauzan, Andrew 1995 Ray, Renauld 1996-99 Reed, David 1977-80 Rekstis, Mike 1989-92 Rekstis, Pete 1987-90 Reams, Justin 2004-06 Rechichar, Justin 2007 Remias, John 1952, 1954-55 Rendinell, Jim 1974 Repasky, Ray 1962-65 Ressler, Ray 1972 Reynolds, Maurice 1976-79 Reynolds, Steve 2003-04 Rice, Tom 1972-76 Rich, Demetrius 2000 Rich, Jim 1957-60 Rich, Joe 1972-73 Richards, Dennis 1966 Richards, Jarvis 2005-07 Richards, Jim 1958 Richards, Tom 1957-60 Richards, William 1942 Richardson, Matt 1995-98 Richardson, Paul 1961-64 Richmond, James 1961 Richter, Neil 1959 Ridgeway, Demario 1991-92 Ridgley, Wayne 1942 Riley, Joel 1997 Ringﬁeld, James 1987-89 Rippley, Darrell 1966 Rivers, Sanford 1964-66 Roberts, Dave 1989-92 Roberts, Mike 2001-04 Roberts, Nicholas 1995-96 Roberts, Nick 2000-02 Robes, Rob 1993-94 Robson, Robby 1977-80 Robson, Todd 1981 Rodgers, Darryl 1986-87 Rodman, Jack 1984-86 Rogers, Bruce 1969 Rogers, Dwayne 1981-84 Rohan, Ed 1977 Rohan, Roy 1961-65 Rohanna, Tom 1986 Romack, Paul 1941

HISTORY

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1959-61 1992-93 1970-71 1990-93 1999-2000

2007 IN REVIEW

Patton, Shawn 1990, 1994 Pavelic, Bob 1977-80 Pavlich, Tony 1946 Pavlick, Fred 1981 Pavone, Brandon 2003 Payne, Richard 1962 Pearson, Carlos 1997, 2001 Pearson, Ron 1993, 1995 Pedraza, Brandon 2000 Pelusi, John 1946-48 Peluso, Louis 1942 Penick, Jon 2007 Penny, James 1988 Pentz, Cole 1968-72 Pentz, Ron 1974-77 Perantoni, John 1964 Perantoni, Matzie 1938-41 Perantoni, Tom 1970-73 Perez, Bob 2004-07 Perdue, Charles 1993 Perl, Al 1942 Pernus, Russ 1991 Perram, Greg 1988 Perry, David 1979 Perry, Jason 2003-06 Pesut, Joe 1949-50 Peters, Dave 1980-82 Peters, Waymann 2001-03 Peterson, Andre 1986-89 Peterson, Darius 2001-03 Peterson, Mike 1984-87 Peterson, Richard 1964-67 Peterson, Sidney 1980-82 Peterson, T.J. 2005-06 Peterson, Vince 1983-86 Petrollini, Al 1942 Petrus, Ray 1954-55 Pezzuolo, Angelo 1951-54 Pezzuolo, Henry 1950-51, 1954 Phelan, Jim 2005-06 Phillips, David 1986 Pierson, John 1952 Pierson, John, Jr. 1971-75 Pinelli, Walt 1971-74 Pishioneri, Albert 1941 Pittman, Byron 1949-50 Pitts, Aaron 2007 Piunno, Joe 1964-67 Pixley, Derek 1988-90, 1992 Pokorny, Frank 1982-84 Polak, Ed 1971-75 Pollifrone, Patsy 1951-54 Polosky, Dave 1967 Popa, Dayne 1984-87 Porter, Matt 2003-04 Porter, Robert 1977-80

Quatro, Fred Quick, David Quinn, Guy Quintana, John Quivers, Gary

1967-70 1981-83 1940 1963 1962-65 2005-06 1964-66 1954-55 2007 1940-41 1988-91 1961 1964-67 1961 1952-56 1947-48 2006-07 1998-2000 1996-99 1977-78 1967 1989 1965-66 1998-99 1955 1949-51 1997-99 1947-48 1998-2001 1967-70 2002-04 1939-40

OPPONENTS

Brian Radakovich lettered in both football and basketball.

~Q~ Byron Pittman was killed in the Korean War in 1952. He played for the Guins from 1949-1950.

Roman, Mike Romine, Melvin Rominger, Paul Romito, Robert Rorick, John Rose, Antaun Rose, Barry Rose, Dean Ross, Brandian Rosselli, Tony Rosko, Chad Roth, Frank Roth, Joe Roth, Ken Rouse, John Rowan, Roy Rowan, Todd Rovnak, Steve Rozzo, Anthony Rubbo, Mark Rubbo, Tom Rubin, Dave Rudzik, Chad Ruggles, Bill Russo, Phil Rutecki, Felix Rutherford, Frank Rutkay, Tom Ryan, Jeﬀ Ryan, Pat Rycraft, Matt Rylander, Dom

PLAYERS

Pacak, Mike 1967-70 Paciﬁco, Jerry 1985-88 Packman, Willie 1971-72 Padach, John 1939-42 Pagano, Sam 1951-54 Page, Frank 1994-97 Pakalnis, Lester 1978, 1980 Palmer, Brian 2005-07 Palmer, Bruce 2007 Palumbo, Nick 1998 Pannunzio, Anthony 1995-98 Panozzo, James 1994-95 Pantloni, Richard 1960-61 Paolucci, Tom 1994-97 Papa, Barry 1980 Papadopoulis, Emanuel 1981 Paris, Jason 1997, 2000 Paris, Patrick 1963 Parise, Ken 1975-79 Parknavy, Jim 1971-72 Parrish, Wendell 2001-02 Patoray, Joe 2003 Patterson, Jeﬀ 1980-82

1980 1978-80 1980-82 1981 1981-84 1990-93 1950-51 1960 1949 1946-48 2003 1985-88 1974-75 1968 1942 1964 1981

2008 INFORMATION

1991, 1993 1997-2001 1991, 1993 1985 1957 1980 1980 1970 1938 1955 1983-86 1982-83 1989-90 1991-92 1954 1978 2007 1973

2007 1970 1951-53 1992 1978-80 2007

COACHES & STAFF

~N~ Naples, Anthony Nanji, Fon Naples, Anthony Narduzzi, Patrick Natili, Ray Needham, Barry Neloms, John Nelson, Ron Nemeth, Dave Nespeca, Dom Nevotne, John Newberry, Bob Newby, David Nezbeth, Michael Nicastro, Sam Nichols, Craig Nicholson, Brandon Nicholson, Joe

Nicholson, Torrance Nobles, Harold Nogowski, Edmund Norris, William Novak, Dan Nowicki, Ben

INTRODUCTION

Montana, Tony 1969 Mook, Don 1988-90 Moore, Henry 1974 Moore, John 1960-63 Moore, Pat 1954 Moore, Willie 1974 Moran, Richard 1964 Morelli, Ralph 1958-60 Morgan, Dan 1966 Morgan, Darren 1988, 1991 Morgan, Don 1950 Morgan, Jim 1970 Morris, Alfred 1981 Morris, Rod 1974, 1977 Morrison, Kelly 1979-80 Morton, Tyler 2003-06 Morvay, Dave 1978-80 Mosier, Andrew 2001 Moss, Howard 1975-76 Mosure, Tom 1953-55 Motosko, Tom 1969 Mott, Harold 1955 Moulder, Richard 1981 Mraz, Joseph 1948 Mullen, Jim 1980 Mullen, Tim 1957, 1959-60 Murphy, John 1983-86 Murray, Nate 1958 Murray, Tom 1966 Mushrush, Norman 1941 Musiel, Russ 1973-76 Musolino, James 1986 Muza, Joe 1955 Myers, Craig 1978

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS

Ron Stoo Stoops, ps, father of Oklahoma Coa Coach ch Bob Stoops, played for Y YSU SU from 1953-57. Sfara, Lou 1989-90 Shaffer, Quay 1956-57 Shaker, Mike 1978-79 Shanshala, Ed 1951 Shepas, Rick 1983-86 Shetler, Rob 1982-83 Shina, Tim 1986-87 Shipley, Jeff 1974 Shirey, Ian 1996-99 Shirock, Louis 1938 Shoup, Archie 1939-40 Siciliano, John 1946-48 Sikora, John 1953-54 Simichick, John 1938-40 Simons, Roshon 2006-07 Simonsic, Mike 1990 Simpson, Willie 1982 Sivik, Bob 1999-2001 Six, Steve 1992-95 Skerratt, Ralph 1938-40 Slacas, Bill 1980 Sliman, Dan 1949 Sloe, Mike 1981-83 Smallfield, Jake 1993-96 Smargiasso, Joe 1959 Smart, James 1965-68 Smesko, Al 1951 Smiley, Dwyte 1996-99 Smith, Dennis 1959 Smith, Gary 1966-68 Smith, Henry 1954 Smith, Jim 2003 Smith, Kevin 2007 Smith, Kyle 2002-05 Smith, Maurice 2007 Smith, Randy 1991-94 Smith, Rodney 1991 Smith, Ryan 2000-01 Smith, Sean 1989-90 Smith, Tamron 1990-93 Smith, Wayne 1973-76 Smolanavich, Tom 1957-59 Smouse, Francis 1942, 1946-48 Snoddy, Keith 1977-79 Soltis, Paul 1987-89 Sonoga, Steve 1946 Sontag, Richard 1938-41 Spano, John 1967 Spencer, Mervin 1958 Sperlazza, Bill 1970-72

100

Sperlazza, Marvin 1976-79 Spicer, Mike 1983-84 Stachowicz, Martin 1999-2002 Stala, Dom 1987-89 Stafford, Norm 1952-55 Stancin, John 1960 Stanec, Mike 1995-98 Stanford, James 1988-89 Stanley, Alton 1952 Stapel, Bill 1959 Starinchak, Andy 1952-55 Staten, Marrell 1987-88 Statzer, Kevin 1976-79 Stec, Chris 1981, 1983-84 Steele, John 1992 Stefancin, John 1996-97 Steiner, Brent 2001, 2003 Stelter, Bob 1971-72 Stewart, Jake 2000-02 Stewart, Jeff 1987-88 Stoltica, Michael 1947 Stone, Dick 1941 Stoops, Jim 1957 Stoops, Ron 1953-57 Stoudt, Cliff 1973-76 Strabala, Steve 1985-86 Straka, Eugene 1942 Straus, Bob 1978-82 Street, Colby 1999-2002 Streeter, Mark 1975 Strollo, Ron 1988-91 Stumpo, Jerry 1958-59 Stuvaints, Russell 2000-02 Sulenski, William 1966-67 Sullivan, Chuck 1986 Sullivan, Mike 1972-75 Superak, Peter 1996-99 Suran, Ben 2004-05 Suschak, John 1977 Svec, Don 1987-90 Sveda, George 1953-55 Sveda, Ted 1971-74 Swain, Michael 1968 Swan, Kawonza 1996-98 Sydlowski, Jim 1983-86 Sykes, John 1954 Sylvester, Rob 1988 Sypert, Mike 1980

~T~ Tabachino, Anthony 1948-50 Tanner, Jim 1960-63 Tanner, Josh 2004-07 Taupier, Bruce 1969 Taumalolo, Ray 2005 Taylor, Matt 1993-96 Taylor, Ron 1956 Taylor, Ron 1959-62 Teague, Jabari 1995, 1999 Tekac, Jon 1999-2002 Tedesco, Chuck 1959 Tellington, Tony 1988-89 Terlesky, Brian 1992-95 Terlesky, Paul 1961-62 Terracina, Nick 2003-04 Terry, James 2004-07 Terry, Wayne 1968-69 Tesniarz, Dave 1998-2001 Theodore, Nhemie 2007 Thewes, Tim 1975 Thiessen, Scott 2002-03 Thomas, Fred 1974-77 Thomas, Michael 1998-2001 Thomas, Mike 1956-57 Thomas, Mike 1978 Thomas, Montrial 1999-2000 Thompson, Dewayne 1994-97 Thompson, Robert 1942, 1947-48 Thompson, Robert 1963-66 Thompson, Robert 1982-83, 1985 Thompson, Scott 1983-86

Thornton, Frank 1947-49 Thurling, Tad 1973-74 Thurling, Tim 1972 Tidwell, Demond 1994-97 Timmons, Jim 1971 Tirey, Earl 1970-73 Tirpak, Dick 1954 Tkac, Gary 1978 Tobin, Jim 1955 Todd, Sam 1961-63 Toler, Pat 1981-84 Toles, Jesse 1977 Toles, Larry 1984-86 Tomaino, Dave 1979 Tomasch, George 1991, 1993-94 Tomaskovich, Mike 1967 Tomassilli, John 1981-82, 1984 Towsend, David 1976-78 Toy, John 1969-72 Toy, Nathan 1994 Toy, Tony 1983, 1985 Tracy, Jim 1998 Traikoﬀ, Boris 1958 Trasket, D.R. 1979 Trowers, Ian 1986-87, 1989 Tubbs, Terrence 1987-88 Tuck, Troy 1996-97 Tuel, Don 1956-57 Turner, Tony 1973 Tuscano, Jerry 1974-75 Tydings, Brian 1986 Tyger, Larry 1996 Tyrrell, Tim 1995-97

~U~ Ungaro, Pat

1959

~V~ Vactor, Gene Valley, Steve Vanasky, Joe VanFossan, Mel Vardaro, Martin Vargo, Andy Vasquez, Pete Vecchione, Chris Vecchione, Dave Vechiarelli, Dom Vechiarelli, James Vechiarelli, Tony Verlotte, James Villa, Jim Violi, John Vogt, Chad Vorsheck, Bill Vukovich, William

1966 2000-01 1940 1965 1940 1940 1967 1988-92 1996-99 1959-62 1954-57 1961-64 1951-53 1952 1970-73 1993 1953-54 1968-70

Wesp, Chuck 1974 Weston, Randy 1970-72 Weybrecht, Dave 1974 Whitaker, Bob 1967 White, Aaron 1987 White, Brian 1989, 1992-93 White, Robert 1946 White, Ron 1958 Whiteleather, Jake 1974-75 Wicks, Lenny 2007 Wicks, Paris 1979-82 Widner, Jim 1957 Wilkins, Jeﬀ 1990-93 Will, James 1964 Williams, Denver 1997-2000 Williams, Deon’te 2007 Williams, Dyrell 1986 Williams, Ferlando 2007 Williams, Herb 1952-54 Williams, Herb 1990-92 Williams, Jack 1941 Williams, Jim 1971 Williams, Larry 2002 Williams, Neal 1946-47 Williams, Phillip 1960-63 Willis, Jamie 1991 Willmitch, Marty 1970-71 Wills, Glenn 1963-65 Wilson, De’Angelo 2007 Winston, Roy 1964-66 Wise, Raymond 1946-47 Wisecarver, Ryan 2004-05 Wishak, Brian 1990 Wolansky, Alex 1940-42 Woloschak, Chuck 1973 Woloschak, Michael 1963 Wood, Greg 1975 Wood, Ryan 1991-92 Woods, Phillip 1995 Woods, Vern 1970 Worthy, Randy 1985-86, 1988 Wortman, Walter 1960

Worton, William Wright, Damian Wright, Jeremiah Wright, Rick Wylie, Merle Wyman, Matt Wynn, William

1968-69 2003, 2005 2003-05, 2007 1973-74 1946 2000 1961

~ X~ Xides, Nick

1982-85

~Y~ Yahn, August Yanik, Mark Yassall, Herman Yaugo, Ed Yoder, Ron Yohman, Kevin Yoman, Bob Young, Frank Young, Garnet Young, Mike Yurick, Ron

1946-49 1968 1955-58 1958 1970-73 1986 1956 1995 1975 1977 1981

~Z~ Zabel, Rob Zachary, Artis Zamana, Terry Zangara, Don Zban, John Zdelar, Jim Zelenak, John Zetts, Tom Zetwick, Mark Zetwick, Tim Ziemianski, Tom Zigrino, Richard Zoschg, Jim Zwick, Jared Zwisler, Don

1998, 2000 1975 1973 1946-48 1938-39 1987-88 1983-86 2004-07 1975-78 1979-80 1959-62 1961 1970 1996-99 1992-94

~W~ Wagner, Dave Walden, Fred Walker, Ed Walker, Greg Walker, Louis Walker, Patrick Walker, William Ward, Mike Ward, Nate Warden, Cyrus Warstler, Eric Watson, William Watts, Luke Weaver, Lester Weaver, Richard Webber, Alan Weber, Chris Weimer, Mike Weingart, Greg Weiss, Craig Wesley, Sam

1940 1957 1951 1970-73 1976 2003-06 1992, 1995-96 1977 2007 1938-41 1978-81 1947-50 1938 1991-94 1963 1949-50 1977-81 1967 1977 1981 1987-88

Don Zwisler caught 82 passes in his ﬁnal two seasons.

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THRILLERS & COMEBACKS Cliffhangers

Oct. 27, 2007 • UNI 14, YSU 13 Oct. 13, 2007 • YSU 23, Southern Utah 22 Nov. 11, 2000 • Southern Illinois 21, YSU 20 Dec. 20, 1997 • YSU 10, McNeese State 9 Nov. 30, 1991 • YSU 17, Villanova 16 Oct. 7, 1989 • YSU 20, Indiana State 19 Nov. 21, 1986 • YSU 40, Akron 39 Sept. 13, 1986 • Eastern Michigan 18, YSU 17 Nov. 3, 1984 • YSU 3, Akron 2 Oct. 1, 1983 • Eastern Illinois 21, YSU 20 Oct. 30, 1982 • YSU 11, Middle Tennessee State 10 Sept. 4, 1982 • Akron 20, YSU 19 Oct. 13, 1979 • YSU 24, Northern Michigan 23 Oct. 9, 1976 • YSU 22, Saginaw Valley State 21 Nov. 1, 1975 • YSU 15, Eastern Michigan 14 Sept. 27, 1975 • Western Illinois 20, YSU 19 Oct. 7, 1972 • YSU 37, Northern Michigan 36 Oct. 25, 1969 • YSU 17, South Dakota State 16 Sept. 17, 1966 • YSU 7, Central Michigan 6 Oct. 29, 1960 • YSU 8, Southern Connecticut State 7 Oct. 6, 1960 • YSU 7, Baldwin-Wallace 6 Sept. 19, 1959 • YSU 13, Tennessee A&I State 12 Nov. 6, 1953 • YSU 20, Eastern Kentucky 19 Oct. 23, 1952 • YSU 13, Baldwin-Wallace 12 Sept. 27, 1952 • YSU 13, Gustavus Adolphus 12 Nov. 11, 1939 • Tennessee Tech 7, YSU 6

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Best Comebacks Largest Deficits Overcome to Win or Tie 21 points • Sept. 25, 1999 Youngstown State 28, Western Illinois 24 At Stambaugh Stadium, YSU rallied from a 21-0 second-quarter deficit before tying the game up in the third. The Penguins took a 28-24 lead on a seven-yard run by quarterback Jeff Ryan, but had to hold the Leathernecks on four tries inside the five-yard line in the final minute, including twice from the one, to preserve the come-from-behind win.

The Guins trailed 21-0 in the second quarter before closing within a touchdown at halftime on an Adrian Brown run and a block-punt return for a touchdown by Willis Marshall. Villanova led 28-14 before the Penguins scored 23 consecutive points to pull ahead 37-28 on a Jake Andreadis run in the fourth. Villanova added a late score to get close.

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21 points • Nov. 6, 1997 Youngstown State 37, Villanova 34

OPPONENTS

*indicates a game where YSU scored on a previous possession and with the outcome no longer in doubt ran the clock out.

ONE-POINT GAMES (19-7)

INTRODUCTION

Since 1972, the Penguins have fought back with a score to tie or win a game on their ﬁnal possession on 34 occasions. Nov. 25, 2006 • YSU 35, James Madison 31 Nov. 4, 2006 • YSU 31, Southern Illinois 24 *Oct. 15, 2005 • YSU 23, Western Illinois 21 *Oct. 1, 2005 • YSU 20, Illinois State 17 Oct. 18, 2003 • YSU 30, Indiana State 24 (OT) • Last Play TD Nov. 4, 2000 • YSU 42, Hofstra 35 (2 OT) *Oct. 14, 2000 • YSU 28, Northern Iowa 25 Dec. 11, 1999 • YSU 27, Florida A&M 24 Oct. 9, 1999 • YSU 43, Southern Illinois 37 (OT) • Last Play TD *Sept. 25, 1999 • YSU 28, Western Illinois 24 Oct. 24, 1998 • YSU 18, New Haven 15 (OT) *Nov. 21, 1998 • YSU 24, SMS 17 *Sept. 27, 1997 • YSU 27, Hofstra 22 Dec. 3, 1994 • YSU 18, Eastern Kentucky 15 Sept. 1, 1994 • YSU 10, Stephen F. Austin 10 • Last Play FG Sept. 19, 1992 • YSU 23, Texas State 20 Nov. 30, 1991 • YSU 17, Villanova 16 *Sept. 8, 1990 • YSU 31, Edinboro 27 Oct. 7, 1989 • YSU 20, Indiana State 19 Sept. 23, 1989 • YSU 20, Akron 17 Nov. 7, 1987 • YSU 20, Murray State 13 Oct. 31, 1987 • YSU 17, Middle Tennessee State 16 *Oct. 10, 1987 • YSU 18, Tennessee Tech 15 Sept. 12, 1987 • YSU 20, Bowling Green 17 • Last Play FG Nov. 21, 1986 • YSU 40, Akron 39 Nov. 22, 1985 • YSU 20, Morehead State 17 Oct. 12, 1985 • YSU 23, Tennessee Tech 16 *Nov. 17, 1984 • YSU 35, Morehead State 31 Oct. 13, 1984 • YSU 16, Austin Peay 13 (OT) *Oct. 31, 1981 • YSU 13, Middle Tennessee State 10 *Oct. 13, 1979 • YSU 24, Northern Michigan 23 *Oct. 9, 1976 • YSU 22, Saginaw Valley 21 Nov. 1, 1975 • YSU 15, Eastern Michigan 14 *Nov. 10, 1973 • YSU 12, Murray State 8 Oct. 21, 1972 • YSU 22, Akron 21 Oct. 7, 1972 • YSU 37, Northern Michigan 36

21 points • Nov. 11, 1972 Youngstown State 28, Central Michigan 28

QB Jeﬀ Ryan engineered the comeback win over WIU in 1999.

The Penguins trailed 26-7 at halftime before a change in uniform brought a change in luck. YSU changed from red to white uniforms at halftime and rallied to force a 33-33 tie at Rayen Stadium. Conzy Lucci scored the tying touchdown and conversion late in the fourth quarter.

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RECORDS

19 points • Nov. 19, 1948 Youngstown State 33, Baldwin-Wallace 33

HISTORY

The Penguins trailed 28-7 at halftime, but Ron Jaworski threw three second-half touchdown passes -- a 65-yarder to Willie Packman, a 67- and 18-yarder to Bob Ferranti. The 67-yard touchdown to Ferranti came on the third play of the fourth quarter. CMU missed two ﬁeld goals and was stopped four times on the YSU one-yard line while a fake ﬁeld-goal pass attempt by Fred Bruderly highlighted a wild fourth.

INTRODUCTION

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS Rushing Attempts

Touchdown Passes

1. Tamron Smith vs. Samford • 12/14/1991 ...............................46 2. Monquantae Gibson at Western Kentucky • 11/11/2006 ...43 3. Robby Robson vs. Western Illinois • 10/27/1979.................38 4. Robby Robson vs. Akron • 10/4/1980 .....................................37 5. Paris Wicks vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .........................36

1. Tom Zetts at Liberty • 9/17/2005 ................................................ 4 1. Jeﬀ Ryan vs. Hofstra • 11/4/2000 ................................................ 4 1. Mark Brungard vs. Slippery Rock • 9/24/1994 ....................... 4 1. Keith Snoddy vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979 ......................... 4 1. Keith Snoddy at Illinois State • 9/8/1979 ................................. 4 1. Keith Snoddy at Central State • 10/14/1978 ........................... 4 1. Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan • 10/7/1972 ................ 4 1. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968.............. 4 1. Harold Green vs. Akron • 11/19/1959 ....................................... 4

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Rushing Yards 1. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ........ 304 2. Marcus Mason at Western Illinois • 10/15/2005 ............... 265 3. Robby Robson vs. Delaware • 11/10/1979 ......................... 264 4. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/10/1960 ...... 253 5. Marcus Mason vs. Southern Illinois • 11/4/2006 .............. 249

Rushing Yards In Consecutive Games 1. Marcus Mason • 10/7-10/14/2006 ......................................... 462 vs. Indiana State (197), at Western Illinois (265) 2. Paris Wicks • 11/14-11/21/1981.............................................. 442 at Morehead State (227), vs. UNI (215) 3. Marcus Mason • 10/14-10/21/2006 ...................................... 437 at Western Illinois (265), vs. UNI (172) 4. Marcus Mason • 10/28-11/4/2006 ......................................... 425 at Illinois State (176), vs. Southern Illinois (249) 5. P.J. Mays • 8/30-9/8/2001 .......................................................... 406 vs. Lock Haven (226), vs. Clarion (180)

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

Rushing Touchdowns 1. Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa • 11/21/1981............................. 5 2. P.J. Mays at Indiana State • 10/6/2001....................................... 4 2. Tamron Smith vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ...................... 4 2. Tamron Smith vs. Delaware State • 9/12/1992....................... 4 2. Robby Robson vs. South Dakota State • 11/24/1979 .......... 4 2. Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ........................ 4 2. Robby Robson at Villanova • 10/6/1979................................... 4 2. Marschell Brumﬁeld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 ............... 4 2. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 .................. 4 2. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ............. 4 2. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/9/1961 ............. 4

Passing Attempts 1. Denny Klembara vs. Akron • 11/22/1968...............................54 2. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ....................51 3. Denny Klembara at Akron • 11/8/1969 ..................................49 4. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983.................47 5. Mark Brungard vs. Stephen F. Austin • 9/9/1995.................45 Most Attempts in One Game Without an Interception Trenton Lykes at Morehead State • 11/15/1986 ......................43 Denny Klembara at Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 ..................43

Passing Completions 1. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ....................31 2. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983.................30 3. Tom Zetts at Western Kentucky • 10/2/2004 ........................28 4. Trenton Lykes vs. Eastern Kentucky • 10/25/1987 ..............27 5. Trenton Lykes at Morehead State • 11/15/1986 ..................26

Consecutive Completions 1. Tom Zetts at Western Kentucky • 10/2/2004 ........................15 2. Trenton Lykes at Murray State • 11/8/1986 ...........................11 3. Jeﬀ Ryan vs. Indiana State • 10/28/2000 ................................10 3. Demond Tidwell vs. Clarion • 9/28/1996 ...............................10 3. Trenton Lykes at Northeastern • 9/20/1986 ..........................10

RECORDS

Passing Yards 1. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968......... 391 2. Ron Jaworski vs. Central Michigan • 11/11/1972 ............. 389 3. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983.............. 369 4. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ................. 341 5. Denny Klembara vs. Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968.......... 333

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Best Percentage (Min. 10 attempts) 1. Jeﬀ Ryan vs. Indiana State • 10/28/2000 ..........1.000 (10-10) 2. Ray Isaac vs. Northeastern • 10/14/1989 ............ 92.3 (12-13) 3. Demond Tidwell vs. Clarion • 9/28/1996 ............ 90.9 (10-11)

Receptions 1. Dave DelSignore at Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 ..............11 1. T.J. Peterson vs. James Madison • 11/25/2006 .....................11 3. Herb Williams vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ....................10 3. Steve Jones at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ........................10 3. Lorenzo Davis vs. Murray State • 11/7/1987 .........................10 3. Rick Shepas vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/28/1985 ....................10

QB Keith Snoddy had three fourtouchdown performances.

Receiving Yards 1. Elliott Giles at Montana • 11/27/1999 .................................. 214 2. Dave DelSignore vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968......... 212 3. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ............. 210 4. John Goode at Akron • 11/5/1983 ........................................ 209 5. Renauld Ray vs. Buﬀalo • 10/11/1997 .................................. 199

Touchdown Receptions 1. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978 .............................. 4 2. Jim Ferranti vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979............................. 3 2. Jim Ferranti at Illinois State • 9/8/1979 ..................................... 3 2. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 .................. 3 2. Paul Ceremuga vs. Akron • 11/19/1959.................................... 3

Total Offensive Yards 1. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968......... 403 2. Ron Jaworski vs. Central Michigan • 11/11/1972 ............. 387 3. Jeﬀ Ryan at Montana • 11/27/1999 ...................................... 369 4. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983.............. 351 5. Denny Klembara at Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 ........... 333

Total Offensive Plays

WR T.J. Peterson caught 11 passes in a playoﬀ game.

1. Denny Klembara at Akron • 11/8/1969 ..................................66 2. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968............62 3. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ....................61 4. Mark Brungard vs. Stephen F. Austin • 9/9/1995.................56 5. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983.................47

All-Purpose Yards 1. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ............. 323 2. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ........ 304 3. Marcus Mason vs. Southern Illinois • 11/4/2006 .............. 280 4. Robby Robson vs. Delaware • 11/10/1979 ......................... 264 5. Paris Wicks at Morehead State • 11/14/1981 ..................... 258

Field Goals Made 1. Jeff Wilkins at Stephen F. Austin • 9/11/1993 ......................... 5 1. Jeff Wilkins at Southwest Texas State • 9/19/1992 ............... 5 2. Darren Morgan vs. Towson State • 10/15/1988 ..................... 4 2. Paul McFadden vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .................. 4 2. Paul McFadden vs. Akron • 9/4/1982 ........................................ 4 2. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/7/1978 ....................... 4 2. Jeff Wilkins at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 ............................ 4

TB Paris Wicks had ﬁve rushing scores at UNI in 1981.

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INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS Extra Point Attempts

1. Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa • 11/21/1981............................. 5 2. P.J. Mays at Indiana State • 10/6/2001....................................... 4 2. Tamron Smith vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ...................... 4 2. Tamron Smith vs. Delaware State • 9/12/1992....................... 4 2. Robby Robson vs. South Dakota State • 11/24/1979 .......... 4 2. Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ........................ 4 2. Robby Robson at Villanova • 10/6/1979................................... 4 2. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978 .............................. 4 2. Marschell Brumﬁeld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 ............... 4 2. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 .................. 4 2. Dick Adipotti at Southern Connecticut • 10/22/1966 ......... 4 2. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/9/1961 ............. 4 2. Al Perl vs. Western Kentucky • 10/9/1942 ................................ 4

Interceptions

1. Paul Soltis at Northeastern • 10/8/1988 .................................31 2. Ian Dominelli vs. Cal Poly • 10/16/1999 ..................................29 3. Tim Johnson at Indiana State • 10/2/1999 ............................25 4. Tim Johnson vs. Hofstra • 11/4/2000 .......................................25 5. Paul Soltis vs. Austin Peay • 10/17/1987 ................................24

Sacks 1. Pat Danko vs. Morgan State • 9/21/1991 ................................. 4 1. Chris Stec at Morehead State • 11/17/1984 ............................ 4 3. Numerous times ............................................................................... 3 Most Recent • Russell Stuvaints vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2001

Field Goal Attempts

Extra Points Made

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Kickoff Returns 1. Andre Coleman vs. Georgia Southern • 12/18/1999 ........... 9 2. Robert Thompson at Akron • 11/5/1983.................................. 8 3. Robert Thompson vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/28/1985 .......... 6 3. Robert Thompson at Cincinnati • 9/15/1984 ......................... 6 3. Robby Robson at Massachusetts • 10/1/1977 ....................... 6 3. Dan Contrucci at Akron • 10/20/1973 ....................................... 6

Kickoff Return Yards 1. Andre Coleman vs. Georgia Southern • 12/18/1999 ...... 213 2. Robert Thompson at Akron • 11/5/1983............................. 158 3. Robert Thompson vs. Western Kentucky • 10/8/1983 ... 136 4. Archie Herring vs. Akron • 10/1/1988 .................................. 127 5. Archie Herring vs. Edinboro • 9/8/1990............................... 112

Punts 1. Joe Kent vs. Maine • 11/5/1966 .................................................13 2. Nick Xides at Murray State • 11/10/1984 ...............................12 2. Nick Xides vs. Northern Iowa • 10/20/1984 ..........................12 2. Chris Weber vs. Northern Michigan • 9/27/1980 ................12 2. Dave Barone vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 ............................12

Punting Yards 1. Nick Xides at Murray State • 11/10/1984 ............................ 570 2. Nick Xides vs. Northern Iowa • 10/20/1984 ....................... 497 3. Joe Kent vs. Maine • 11/5/1966 .............................................. 456 4. Chris Weber vs. Northern Michigan • 9/27/1980 ............. 435 5. Joe Bishop vs. Southern Illinois • 10/9/2004 ..................... 401

Punting Average 1. Chris Weber at Akron • 10/20/1979 ..................................... 56.0 2. Don Calloway at Central State • 11/9/1974....................... 53.0 3. J.J. Stefancin vs. Western Illinois • 11/22/1997................. 52.0 4. Nick Xides vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/2/1982 ......................... 50.0 5. Don Calloway vs. Northern Michigan • 10/7/1972 ......... 49.0

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RECORDS

WR Jim Ferranti caught four TD passes in a game in 1978.

1. Paul Massaro vs. Alcorn State • 11/25/1994............................ 9 2. Jon Dorma vs. Wingate • 10/21/1995........................................ 8 2. Jeﬀ Wilkins vs. Central Florida • 11/27/1993 ........................... 8 4. Jeﬀ Wikins vs. Morgan State • 9/18/1993................................. 7 4. Carey Orosz vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979 ............................ 7 4. Carey Orosz at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ............................. 7 4. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Ilinois • 11/5/1977 ........................ 7 4. Dick Hartzell vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/10/1960 .............. 7 4. Brian Palmer vs. Indiana State • 10/7/2006 ............................. 7 4. Brian Palmer vs. Slippery Rock • 8/31/2006 ............................ 7

1. Robert Thompson vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 ........ 127 2. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ............. 113 3. Dave Roberts at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 .................. 112 4. De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2007 .............. 110 5. Jerald Burley vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2001 ....................... 103

HISTORY

1. Jeﬀ Wilkins at Stephen F. Austin • 9/11/1993 ......................... 5 1. Jeﬀ Wilkins at Southwest Texas State • 9/19/1992 ............... 5 1. John Dowling at Tennessee Tech • 10/12/85 .......................... 5 1. Paul McFadden at Northern Iowa • 10/22/1983.................... 5 1. Paul McFadden vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .................. 5 1. Paul McFadden at Western Illinois • 11/6/1982 ..................... 5 1. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/7/1978 ....................... 5

Punt Return Yards

2007 IN REVIEW

PK Jeff Wilkins made five field goals in a game twice.

1. Rick Shepas vs. Northern Iowa • 10/20/1984 ......................... 7 1. Russ Musiel vs. Morehead State • 10/18/1975 ....................... 7 3. Russ Musiel vs. Eastern Michigan • 11/1/1975 ....................... 6 3. Rick Shepas vs. Middle Tennessee State • 10/27/1984 ....... 6 3. Robert Thompson vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 ............. 6 3. David Eastham vs. Clarion • 9/28/1996 .................................... 6

OPPONENTS

Tackles

Punt Returns

PLAYERS

1. Randy Smith vs. Samford • 12/14/1991 .................................... 3 1. Dave Roberts vs. Akron • 9/29/1990 .......................................... 3 1. Dave Peters vs. Akron • 9/4/1982 ............................................... 3 1. Joe Bell vs. Akron • 9/25/1976 ..................................................... 3 1. Don Cramb vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 ................................. 3 1. Ray Rohan vs. Southern Illinois • 10/2/1965 ........................... 3

1. Jeff Wilkins at Stephen F. Austin • 9/11/1993 .......................15 1. Jeff Wilkins at Southwest Texas State • 9/19/1992 .............15 1. Darren Morgan vs. Towson State • 10/15/1988 ...................15 4. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/7/1978 .....................14 5. Jeff Wilkins at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 ..........................13 5. Paul McFadden vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 ................13 5. Paul McFadden vs. Akron • 9/4/1982 ......................................13 5. Brian Palmer vs. Indiana State • 10/7/2006 ...........................13

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CB Dave Roberts had three interceptions vs. Akron in 1990.

1. Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa • 11/21/1981...........................32 2. P.J. Mays at Indiana State • 10/6/2001.....................................24 2. Tamron Smith vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ....................24 2. Tamron Smith vs. Delaware State • 9/12/1992.....................24 2. Robby Robson vs. South Dakota State • 11/24/1979 ........24 2. Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ......................24 2. Robby Robson at Villanova • 10/6/1979.................................24 2. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978 ............................24 2. Marschell Brumﬁeld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 .............24 2. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ................24 2. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ...........24 2. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/9/1961 ...........24

Points by Kicker

COACHES & STAFF

Points Scored

INTRODUCTION

Touchdowns Scored

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INTRODUCTION

LONGEST PLAYS

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

TB Marcus Mason galloped 95 yards for a touchdown at Western Illinois on Oct. 14, 2006.

Longest Rushes

Longest Kickoff Returns

1. Marcus Mason at Western Illinois • 10/14/2006 ....................................95* 2. Marschell Brumﬁeld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 ...............................88* 3. Dick Adipotti at Southern Connecticut State • 10/22/1966..............87* 4. Dave Kimmel vs. Abilene Christian • 10/23/1954 .................................84* 5. P.J. Mays vs. Clarion • 9/8/2001 ....................................................................83*

1. Archie Herring vs. Edinboro • 9/8/1990....................................................91* 1. Robert Thompson vs. Western Kentucky • 10/8/1983 ........................91* 3. Harold Green vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/10/1960.............................90* 3. Larry Bruno at Geneva • 10/22/1942 .........................................................90* 5. Andre Coleman vs. Lock Haven • 8/30/2001 ..........................................89* 5. Tom Campana vs. Canisius • 9/25/1948 ...................................................89*

Longest Pass Plays

*indicates touchdown scored

1. Jeff Ryan to Renauld Ray vs. New Haven • 10/24/1998 ......................90* 2. Jamie DeVore to John Goode at Delaware • 10/17/1981 ..................85* 3. Cliff Stoudt to Dave Ferguson at South Dakota • 9/21/1974 ............83* 3. Joe Piunno to Dick Adipotti vs. Central Michigan • 9/17/1965 ........83* 5. Jeff Ryan to Elliott Giles at Montana • 11/27/1999 ...............................82* 5. Danny Klembara to Dave DelSignore vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 .....82*

Longest Interception Returns 1. Don Cramb vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 .................................................97* 2. Pat Durina vs. Saginaw Valley State • 9/30/1978 ...................................95* 3. Leon Jones vs. Alcorn State • 11/25/1994 ...............................................94* 4. John Rouse vs. Marshall • 11/3/1956.........................................................85* 5. Maurice Reynolds vs. Eastern Illinois • 11/5/1977 ................................84*

50-Yard Plus Field Goals 1. Nick Terracina at Liberty • 9/27/2003 ..........................................................56 2. Jeff Wilkins at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 ..............................................54 2. Paul McFadden at Murray State • 9/13/1980 ............................................54 4. Paul McFadden at Cincinnati • 9/25/1982 .................................................53 4. Paul McFadden at Akron • 10/3/1981 .........................................................53 6. Robert Fozkos vs. Morgan State • 9/30/1989 ...........................................52 6. Paul McFadden vs. Morehead State • 11/19/1983..................................52 6. Paul McFadden vs. Murray State • 9/13/1980 ..........................................52 6. Casey Orosz vs. Western Illinois • 10/27/1979 ..........................................52 10. Jeff Wilkins at Northeastern • 10/17/1992 ..............................................51 10. Jeff Wilkins vs. James Madison • 11/9/1991 ...........................................51

HISTORY

Longest Punts 1. Troy LeFever vs. Northern Iowa • 10/14/2000 ..........................................85 2. Don Calloway at Northern Michigan • 10/6/1973 ..................................75 3. Nick Xides vs. Northeastern • 10/5/1985 ...................................................73 4. Chuck Haynali at Wayne State • 10/30/1976 ............................................72 5. Joe Bishop vs. Southern Illinois • 10/9/2004 ............................................70 5. Don Calloway at Central State • 11/9/1974...............................................70

RECORDS

Longest Punt Returns 1. Ray Rohan (Lateral from Al Grossi) vs. C. Michigan • 9/17/1965 ........92* 2. Robert Thompson vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .............................81* 3. Jerald Burley vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2001 ............................................77* 4. De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2007 .....................................76 5. Dick Adipotti at Eastern Kentucky • 11/11/1967...................................74*

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PK Nick Terracina kicked a 56-yard ﬁeld goal at Liberty on Sept. 27, 2003.

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INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS

Rushing Yards

Rushing Yards Per Game

1. Marcus Mason (2006) ................ 1,847 2. Shawn Patton (1994) ................. 1,626 3. Adrian Brown (1999) .................. 1,589 4. Tamron Smith (1991) ................. 1,545 5. Robby Robson (1979) ................ 1,489

1. Marcus Mason (2006) ................ 153.9 2. P.J. Mays (2001) ............................ 131.5 3. Paris Wicks (1982)........................ 126.5 4. Frank Horvath (1960) ................. 126.5 5. Paris Wicks (1981)........................ 123.9

Rushing Touchdowns

Passing Attempts

1. Robby Robson (1979) ...................... 26 2. Marcus Mason (2006) ...................... 23 3. P.J. Mays (2001) .................................. 21 3. Tamron Smith (1992) ....................... 21 5. Tamron Smith (1993) ....................... 20 5. Adrian Brown (1997) ........................ 20

1. Trenton Lykes (1987) ......................365 2. Trenton Lykes (1986) ......................315 3. Mark Brungard (1994) ...................314 4. Mark Brungard (1995) ...................311 5. Tom Zetts (2006)..............................301 DT Harry Deligianis set a season record for sacks recording 17 in 1997.

Passing Completions 100-Yard Rushing Games 1. Marcus Mason (2006) ...................... 10 2. Shawn Patton (1994) ..........................9 2. Tamron Smith (1991) ..........................9 4. Adrian Brown (1999) ...........................7 4. Dave Kimmel (1956) ............................7 4. John Kinch (1974) ................................7

1. Marcus Mason (2006) .........................6 2. Dave Kimmel (1956) ............................5 2. Paris Wicks (1982).................................5 4. Marcus Mason (2005) .........................4 4. Tamron Smith (1991) ..........................4 4. Robby Robson (1979) .........................4 4. John Kinch (1974) ................................4

Passing Percentage 1. Tom Zetts (2007).............................62.5 2. Demond Tidwell (1997) ...............60.7 3. Tom Zetts (2004).............................60.4 4. Trenton Lykes (1986) .....................60.3 5. Mark Brungard (1994) ..................60.2

Passing Yards

Passing Yards Per Game

200-Yard Passing Games 1. Tom Zetts (2005)...................................6 1. Ron Jaworski (1972) ............................6 3. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ....................................5 3. Trenton Lykes (1987) ...........................5 3. Ron Jaworski (1970) ............................5

1. Denny Klembara (1968) .....................3 2. Ron Jaworski (1972) ............................2 2. Trenton Lykes (1987) ...........................2 2. Trenton Lykes (1985) ...........................2 5. Six Players ...............................................1

Highest Passing Rating

1. Mark Brungard (1994) ..................... 21 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ................................. 19 2. Keith Snoddy (1979) ........................ 19 4. Ron Jaworski (1972) ......................... 18 5. Denny Klembara (1968) .................. 16 5. Tom Zetts (2004)................................ 16

1. Bob Ferranti (1970) ..............................3 2. Dave DelSignore (1969) .....................2 2. Jim Ferranti (1979) ...............................2 2. Jim Ferranti (1978) ...............................2 2. Ray Ellington (1990) ............................2 2. Herb Williams (1992) ...........................2 2. William Walker (1995) .........................2 2. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................2 2. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................2

Interceptions Thrown

Receiving Yards Per Game

1. Denny Klembara (1968) .................. 21 2. Bob Courtney (1985)........................ 18 3. Denny Klembara (1969) .................. 16 4. Keith Snoddy (1978) ........................ 15 5. Cliﬀ Stoudt (1975) ............................. 14

1. Dave DelSignore (1969) ............ 105.4 2. Jim Ferranti (1979) .........................98.2 3. John Goode (1983) ........................97.4 4. Bob Ferranti (1970) ........................89.8 5. Rick Shepas (1985).........................87.2

Receptions

Receiving Yards Per Catch

1. Jim Ferranti (1979) ............................ 75 2. Herb Williams (1992) ........................ 72 3. Elliott Giles (1999) ............................. 62 4. Rick Shepas (1985)............................ 61 5. Trent Boykin (1994) .......................... 59

1. Dave DelSignore (1969) ...............23.4 2. Jeﬀ Patterson (1982) .....................21.8 3. Renauld Ray (1998) .......................21.6 4. John Goode (1983) ........................21.2 5. Elliott Giles (1999) ..........................21.0

Receiving Yards

Total Offensive Plays

Touchdown Passes

1. Herb Williams (1992) .................. 1,306 2. Elliott Giles (1999) ....................... 1,301 3. Jim Ferranti (1979) ...................... 1,276 4. John Goode (1983) .........................974 5. Rick Shepas (1985)..........................959

Touchdown Receptions 1. Jim Ferranti (1979) ............................ 13 2. John Goode (1983) ........................... 11 3. Jim Ferranti (1978) ............................ 10 4. Don Zwisler (1994) ..............................9 5. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................8

100-Yard Receiving Games 1. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................6 1. Herb Williams (1992) ...........................6 3. Jim Ferranti (1979) ...............................5 3. Bob Ferranti (1970) ..............................5

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1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ...............................482 2. Trenton Lykes (1987) ......................479 3. Mark Brungard (1994) ...................436 4. Mark Brungard (1995) ...................428 5. Trenton Lykes (1986) ......................418

Total Offensive Yards 1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ........................... 3,211 2. Mark Brungard (1994) ............... 2,657 3. Nick Cochran (1992) ................... 2,507 4. Trenton Lykes (1987) .................. 2,477 5. Tom Zetts (2006).......................... 2,420

All-Purpose Yards 1. Shawn Patton (1994) ................. 2,061 2. Marcus Mason (2006) ................ 1,926 3. Darnell Clark (1993).................... 1,822 4. Paris Wicks (1982)........................ 1,713 5. Paris Wicks (1981)........................ 1,698

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RECORDS

QB Demond Tidwell completed 60.7 percent of his passes in ‘97.

1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ........................... 151.7 2. Jamie DeVore (1983) .................. 147.2 3. Ray Isaac (1990) ........................... 142.9 4. Mark Brungard (1994) ............... 142.2 5. Ron Jaworski (1972) ................... 139.3

Consecutive 100-Yard Receiving

HISTORY

300-Yard Passing Games

5. Jim Ferranti (1978) ...............................4 5. Dave DelSignore (1969) .....................4 5. John Goode (1983) ..............................4

2007 IN REVIEW

1. Ron Jaworski (1972) ................... 235.8 2. Denny Klembara (1968) ............ 206.1 3. Denny Klembara (1969) ............ 204.9 4. Trenton Lykes (1987) .................. 204.3 5. Trenton Lykes (1986) .................. 198.9

1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ...............................638 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (2001) ...............................521 3. Ray Isaac (1991) ...............................471 4. Keith Snoddy (1978) ......................463 5. Ray Isaac (1989) ...............................462

OPPONENTS

1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ........................... 2,573 2. Mark Brungard (1994) ............... 2,453 3. Trenton Lykes (1987) .................. 2,452 4. Nick Cochran (1992) ................... 2,196 5. Trenton Lykes (1986) .................. 2,188

Rushing Yards By Quarterback

PLAYERS

Consecutive 100-Yard Games

1. Trenton Lykes (1987) ......................216 2. Trenton Lykes (1986) ......................190 3. Mark Brungard (1994) ...................189 4. Tom Zetts (2007)..............................173 5. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ...............................172

2008 INFORMATION

1. Dick Adipotti (1966) ........................ 9.3 2. Frank Horvath (1961) ...................... 7.3 3. Frank Horvath (1960) ...................... 6.7 4. Archie Herring (1989) ..................... 6.6 5. P.J. Mays (2001) ................................. 6.4

COACHES & STAFF

Average Per Rushing Attempt

1. Robby Robson (1979) ....................339 2. Shawn Patton (1994) .....................322 2. Tamron Smith (1992) .....................322 4. Adrian Brown (1999) ......................320 5. Marcus Mason (2006) ....................302

INTRODUCTION

Rushing Attempts

INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS 4. Andre Ballinger (1991) .................... 28 5. De’Angelo Wilson (2007) ................ 27

INTRODUCTION

Points by Kicker 1. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ........................... 104 2. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................99 3. Mark Griffith (1999) ...........................96 4. Robert Fozkos (1989) ........................94 5. Mark Griffith (1997) ...........................90

Punt Return Average 1. Dave Roberts (1992) .....................18.7 2. Dave Delsignore (1969) ...............17.1 3. Jerald Burley (2001).......................17.0 4. Pete Rekstis (1987).........................11.7 4. Jim Ferranti (1978) .........................11.7

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

Field Goals Made 1. Mark Griffith (1999) ...........................18 2. Robert Fozkos (1989) ........................17 2. Paul McFadden (1982)......................17 2. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ..............................17 2. Jeff Wilkins (1990) ..............................17

1. Jeff Wilkins (1991) ..............................27 1. Paul McFadden (1982)......................27 3. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................25 3. Jeff Wilkins (1990) ..............................25 5. Mark Griffith (1999) ...........................24

PLAYERS

Kickoff Returns

Nick Terracina (2004) ...................... 31-31 Paul McFadden (1983) ................... 28-28 John Dowling (1984) ...................... 26-26 John Dowling (1986) ...................... 23-23 Paul McFadden (1980) ................... 16-16 Chuck Haynali (1976) ..................... 15-15 Felix Rutecki (1950) ......................... 11-11

PAT Made

OPPONENTS

1. Dave Roberts (1992) ......................317 2. Jerald Burley (2001)........................289 3. De’Angelo Wilson (2007) ..............284 4. Jake Andreadis (1997) ...................264 5. Dave Delsignore (1969) ...............257

Field Goal Attempts

Perfect PAT Seasons

1. Mark Griffith (1997) ...........................54 2. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................53 2. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ..............................53 4. Brian Palmer (2006) ...........................50 5. Paul Massaro (1994) ..........................47

PAT Attempts

2007 IN REVIEW

Punt Return Yards

1. Mark Griffith (1997) ...........................58 2. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................54 2. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ..............................54 2. Brian Palmer (2006) ...........................54 5. Mark Griffith (1999) ...........................47

PK Mark Griﬃth holds records for PATs and ﬁeld goals made.

1. Andre Coleman (1999) .................... 36 2. Tom Paolucci (1995) ......................... 27 3. Darnell Clark (1993).......................... 26 3. Robert Thompson (1983) ............... 26 5. Archie Herring (1988) ...................... 23 5. Robert Thompson (1985) ............... 23

Punts

Kickoff Return Yards

1. Chris Weber (1980) ........................... 82 2. Nick Xides (1984)............................... 77 3. Tim Dreslinski (1994)........................ 70 4. Joe Kent (1968) .................................. 68 5. Chris Weber (1981) ........................... 66

1. Andre Coleman (1999) ..................839 2. Robert Thompson (1983) .............672 3. Tom Paolucci (1995) .......................647 4. Archie Herring (1990) ....................611 5. Darnell Clark (1993)........................608

Average Per Punt

Kickoff Return Average

1. Nick Xides (1985)............................41.8 2. Nick Xides (1984)............................41.5 3. Chris Weber (1981) ........................41.0 4. Anthony Rozzo (1999) ..................40.5 4. Chris Weber (1979) ........................40.5

1. Randy Smith (1994) .......................33.1 2. Archie Herring (1990) ...................30.5 3. Josh Cayson (2003) ........................26.8 4. Archie Herring (1988) ...................25.9 4. Robert Thompson (1983) ............25.9

Total Punting Yards

Points

1. Nick Xides (1984)......................... 3,193 2. Chris Weber (1980) ..................... 3,074 3. Tim Dreslinski (1994).................. 2,781 4. Chris Weber (1981) ..................... 2,704 5. Anthony Rozzo (1999) ............... 2,549

1. Robby Robson (1979) ....................156 2. Marcus Mason (2006) ....................138 3. P.J. Mays (2001) ................................132 4. Tamron Smith (1992) .....................126 5. Tamron Smith (1993) .....................120

Punt Returns

TD’s Responsible For

1. David Eastham (1996) ..................... 39 2. Jake Andreadis (1997) ..................... 35 3. Rick Shepas (1984)............................ 31

1. Mark Brungard (1994) ..................... 28 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (1999) ................................. 26 2. Robby Robson (1979) ...................... 26 4. Keith Snoddy (1979) ........................ 23 4. Marcus Mason (2006) ...................... 23

Tackles

HISTORY

1. Ian Dominelli (1999).......................224 2. Tim Johnson (1999) ........................221 3. Paul Soltis (1987) .............................185 4. Tim Johnson (2000) ........................180 5. Leon Jones (1993) ...........................177

Sacks

RECORDS

1. Harry Deligianis (1997) ................... 17 2. Jermaine Hopkins (1994) ............... 15 3. Chris Stec (1984)................................ 10 3. Tom Cullen (1982) ............................. 10 3. Melvin Romine (1982) ..................... 10

Pass Breakups WR Rick Shepas Shepas is one of just four receivers with 60 catches in a year year..

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1. LeVar Greene (2001)......................... 15 1. Derek Pixley (1989) ........................... 15

TOP PERFORMANCES 1,000-Yard Rushers (19) 1,847 • Marcus Mason, 2006 1,626 • Shawn Patton, 1994 1,589 • Adrian Brown, 1999 1,545 • Tamron Smith, 1991 1,489 • Robby Robson, 1979 1,446 • P.J. Mays, 2001 1,433 • Tamron Smith, 1993 1,403 • Tamron Smith, 1992 1,392 • Paris Wicks, 1982 1,363 • Paris Wicks, 1981 1,284 • P.J. Mays, 2002 1,166 • Darnell Clark, 1993 1,158 • John Kinch, 1974 1,125 • Leo Hawkins, 1991 1,095 • Archie Herring, 1989 1,057 • Jake Andreadis, 1997 1,011 • Darnell Clark, 1992 1,010 • Frank Horvath, 1960 1,006 • Frank Horvath, 1961

1,000-Yard Receivers (3) 1,306 • Herb Williams, 1992 1,301 • Elliott Giles, 1999 1,276 • Jim Ferranti, 1979

2,000-Yard Passers (9) 2,573 • Jeﬀ Ryan, 1999 2,453 • Mark Brungard, 1994 2,452 • Trenton Lykes, 1987 2,196 • Nick Cochran, 1992 2,188 • Trenton Lykes, 1986 2,123 • Ron Jaworski, 1972 2,086 • Tom Zetts, 2006 2,010 • Mark Brungard, 1995 2,005 • Keith Snoddy, 1979 3. Randy Smith (1993) .......................... 14 4. Leon Jones (1994) ............................. 13 4. Dave Roberts (1991) ........................ 13 4. John Matakovich (1989) ................. 13

Interceptions 1. Dave Roberts (1992) ...........................9 1. Kevin Statzer (1979) ............................9 1. Kevin Statzer (1978) ............................9 4. Dave Roberts (1990) ...........................8 4. Randy Smith (1991) .............................8 4. Dave Peters (1982) ...............................8

Interception Return Yards 1. Randy Smith (1991) ........................141 1. Jason Perry (2006) ..........................141 3. Don Cramb (1969) ..........................138 4. Lester Weaver (1994) .....................136 5. Leon Jones (1994) ...........................126

Tackles For Loss 1. Tom Harder (1978) ............................ 29 2. Tom Harder (1979) ............................ 25 2. Terry Dittmer (1979) ......................... 25 4. Quentin Lowry (1978) ..................... 21 5. Tom Cullen (1982) ............................. 19

Fumble Recoveries 1. David Burch (1993) ..............................5 1. Malcolm Everette (1991) ...................5 1. Brett Modic (1980) ...............................5 1. Quentin Lowry (1978) ........................5

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS

Rushing Yards

Pass Completions

1. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ............4,866 2. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ............3,978 3. Robby Robson (1977-80)...........3,639 4. P.J. Mays (2000-02) .......................3,511 5. Paris Wicks (1979-82) ..................3,101

1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................... 654 2. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............... 543 3. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ............. 496 4. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................... 457 5. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................... 327

100-Yard Rushing Games

200-Yard Passing Games

1. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ..................22 2. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................16 3. P.J. Mays (2000-02) .............................14 3. Marcus Mason (2005-06) .................14 5. Paris Wicks (1979-82) ........................13 5. Robby Robson (1977-80).................13

1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................13 2. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ....................12 3. Mark Brungard (1991-95) ................10 3. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................10 5. Denny Klembara (1968-71) .............. 8

2008 INFORMATION

1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................1,094 2. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............... 937 3. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ............. 876 4. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................... 793 5. Denny Klembara (1968-71) ......... 660

COACHES & STAFF

Passing Attempts

1. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ............... 987 2. Robby Robson (1977-80).............. 914 3. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ............... 875 4. P.J. Mays (2000-02) .......................... 636 5. Paris Wicks (1979-82) ..................... 595

INTRODUCTION

Rushing Attempts

Passing Yards 200-Yard Rushing Games

1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................7,643 2. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............6,341 3. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................6,226 4. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ..........6,116 5. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................4,702

Touchdown Passes 1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................51 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .......................50 3. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................40 3. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) ...................40 5. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ................38

Completion Percentage

1. Dick Adipotti (1965-67)...................6.6 2. Frank Horvath (1959-62) ................6.2 3. Marcus Mason (2005-06) ................5.7 4. Darnell Clark (1990-93) ...................5.6 5. P.J. Mays (2000-2002) .......................5.5

1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ...................... 59.8 2. Demond Tidwell (1994-97) ......... 58.7 3. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) .............. 57.9 4. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) ................... 57.6 5. Chris Gamble (1987-88) ............... 57.4

Rushing Yards By Quarterback

1. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................55 2. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ..................52 3. Robby Robson (1977-80).................47 4. P.J. Mays (2000-2002) ........................42 5. Marschell Brumﬁeld (1975-78) ......32

1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................1,872 2. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................1,341 3. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) .............1,236 4. Cliﬀ Stoudt (1973-76) .................1,072 5. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ............. 716

1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ................... 186 2. Trent Boykin (1991-94) .................. 150 2. Rick Shepas (1983-86) ................... 150 4. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) .................. 130 5. Lorenzo Davis (1986-89) ............... 122

Passing Rating

Consecutive Games With Catch

1. Nick Cochran (1990-92) .......... 139.46 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (1988-2001) .............. 137.83 3. Demond Tidwell (1994-97) .... 135.06 4. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ................... 134.05 5. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ................. 128.17

1. Kyle Smith (2003-2005) ....................30 2. Jeﬀ Patterson (1980-82) ...................28 3. Ray Ellington (1988-90)....................26 4. T.J. Peterson (2005-06)......................25 5. Elliott Giles (1998-99) .......................24

Starts as a Quarterback

Receiving Yards

1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................47 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .......................42 3. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ................41 4. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ............................40 5. Cliﬀ Stoudt (1973-76) .......................36

1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ................3,103 2. Rick Shepas (1983-86) ................2,263 3. Renauld Ray (1996-99) ...............2,173 4. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) ...............2,163 5. Herb Williams (1988-92) ............2,031

300-Yard Passing Games

Touchdown Receptions

1. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) .................... 4 1. Denny Klembara (1968-71) .............. 4 3. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ...................... 3 4. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ............................ 1 4. Demond Tidwell (1994-97) ............... 1 4. Jamie DeVore (1982-83) .................... 1 4. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) ..................... 1

1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ......................25 2. Dave DelSignore (1966-69) ............21 3. Renauld Ray (1996-99) .....................18 4. John Goode (1981-84) .....................16 5. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) .....................15

1. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............176.8 2. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ..............170.8 3. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................161.0 4. Denny Klembara (1968-71) ......145.4 5. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................127.1

Interceptions Thrown

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1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ......................11 2. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) ....................... 9 3. Herb Williams (1988-92) .................... 7 3. Dave DelSignore (1967-69) .............. 7 5. Elliott Giles (1998-99) ......................... 6

Yards Per Catch 1. Elliott Giles (1998-99) ................... 20.2 2. Dave DelSignore (1967-69) ........ 19.7 3. Renauld Ray (1996-99) ................. 18.6 4. Herb Williams (1988-92) .............. 18.5 5. John Goode (1980-83) ................. 18.4

Total Offensive Yards 1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................8,277 2. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................8,098

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RECORDS

WR Kyle Smith caught a pass in a school best 30 straight games.

1. Cliﬀ Stoudt (1973-76) .......................52 2. Denny Klembara (1968-71) ............45 3. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) ...................37 4. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................36 5. Bob Courtney (1983-86) ..................32 5. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ....................32

100-Yard Receiving Games

HISTORY

Passing Yards Per Game

2007 IN REVIEW

Rushing Touchdowns

Receptions

1. Cliﬀ Stoudt (1973-76) .......................25 2. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ............................23 3. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .......................17 4. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ................16 5. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................15

OPPONENTS

Average Per Carry

DE Jermaine Hopkins had 22 sacks from 1992-95.

Rushing TDs By Quarterback

PLAYERS

1. P.J. Mays (2000-02) ............................... 4 2. Paris Wicks (1979-82) .......................... 3 2. Marcus Mason (2005-2006) .............. 3 4. Monquantae Gibson (2004-06)....... 1 4. Robby Robson (1977-80)................... 1 4. Frank Horvath (1959-62) ................... 1 4. Tamron Smith (1990-93) .................... 1 4. Dave Garden (1972-75) ...................... 1 4. Jake Andreadis (1995-98).................. 1 4. Dave Kimmel (1954-57) ..................... 1 4. Archie Herring (1987-90) ................... 1

4. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ............................55 4. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................55

3. Darren Morgan (1988) ........................ 8 3. Paul McFadden (1981-82) ................. 8

Tackles

Points by Kicker

1. Leon Jones (1992-95) .................... 506 2. Paul Soltis (1987-89) ...................... 468 3. Greg Fitzpatrick (1975-78) ........... 445 4. Jerry Paciﬁco (1985-88) ................. 443 5. Tim Johnson (1999-2000)............. 401

1. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 373 2. Mark Griﬃth (1996-99) .................. 281 3. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ............ 240 4. John Dowling (1984-87) ............... 237 5. Brian Palmer (2005-) ...............222

Tackles for Loss

PAT Kicks Made

1. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ..............5,128 2. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ............4,377 3. Archie Herring, 1987-90.............4,341 4. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ..............4,161 5. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ....................4,091

1. Tom Harder (1977-79).......................67 2. Terry Dittmer (1976-79) ...................59 3. Tom Cullen (1979-82)........................58 4. Melvin Romine (1980-83) ................35 5. Jon Tekac (1999-2002) ......................31 5. Mike Stanec (1995-98)......................31

1. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 173 2. Mark Griﬃth (1996-99) .................. 149 3. Brian Palmer (2005-) ...............123 4. Jake Stewart (2000-02).....................97 5. John Dowling (1984-87) ..................93

Points Scored

Interceptions

1. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 373 2. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ............... 348 3. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ............... 318 4. Robby Robson (1977-80).............. 294 5. Mark Griﬃth (1996-99) .................. 281

1. Kevin Statzer (1976-79) ....................24 2. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ...................22 3. Lester Weaver (1991-94) ..................16 4. LeVar Greene (1998-2001) ..............14 5. Leon Jones (1992-95) .......................13 5. Randy Smith (1991-94) ....................13 5. Pat Durina (1976-80) .........................13

3. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ..........6,932 4. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............6,846 5. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................6,043

Total Offensive Plays 1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .................1,374 2. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................1,326 3. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............1,303 4. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ..........1,242 5. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................1,145

All-Purpose Yards

Total Touchdowns Scored 1. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................57 2. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ..................53 3. Robby Robson (1977-80).................49 4. P.J. Mays (2000-2002) ........................45 5. Marschell Brumﬁeld (1975-78) ......34

TD’s Responsible For 1. Jeﬀ Ryan (1998-2001) .......................67 2. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................57 2. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................57

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS

PAT Kicks Attempted 1. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 177 2. Mark Griﬃth (1996-99) .................. 160 3. Brian Palmer (2005-) ...............132 4. Jake Stewart (2000-02).................. 104 5. Chuck Haynali (1976-79) .................99

Consecutive PAT’s Made KR Archie Herring holds the mark for kickoﬀ returns and yards.

Interception Return Yards 1. Pat Durina (1976-80) ...................... 339 2. Jason Perry (2003-06) .................... 240 3. Lester Weaver (1990-94) ............... 221 4. Maurice Reynolds (1976-79) ....... 199 5. Kevin Statzer (1976-79) ................. 176

Sacks 1. Jermaine Hopkins (1992-95) ..........22 2. Harry Deligianis (1995-97) ..............18 3. Mike Stanec (1995-98)......................17 4. Chris Stec (1980-84) ..........................16 5. Kevin Brown (1988-91) .....................12 5. Lamar Davis (1987-88) .....................12

Punt Returns 1. Trent Boykin (1991-94) .....................74 2. Rick Shepas (1983-86) ......................60 3. Kyle Smith (2002-05) .........................56 4. Russ Musiel (1973-76).......................50 5. Jake Andreadis (1995-98)................46

Punt Return Yards 1. Trent Boykin (1991-94) .................. 534 2. Russ Musiel (1973-76).................... 421 3. Kyle Smith (2002-05) ...................... 377 4. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ................ 346 5. Jason Perry (2003-06) .................... 320

2007 IN REVIEW

1. Randy Smith (1991-94) ....................39 2. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ...................28 3. LeVar Greene (1998-2001) ..............25 3. Leon Jones (1992-95) .......................25 3. Jason Perry (2003-06) .......................25

1. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ............... 15.0 2. Jason Perry (2003-06) ................... 11.0 3. Pete Rekstis (1986-90) .....................8.4 3. Russ Musiel (1973-76)......................8.4 5. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) .....................7.8

HISTORY

1. Nick Xides (1982-85) ...................... 257 2. Joe Bishop (2003-2006) ................ 229 3. Chris Weber (1977-81) ................... 195 4. Anthony Rozzo (1996-99) ............ 157 5. Don Calloway (1972-75) ............... 155

........................................................................ (60-61)

2. John Dowling (1984-87) .............. 97.9 ........................................................................ (93-95)

3. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) .................... 97.7 ................................................................... (173-177)

4. Robert Fozkos (1988-89) ............. 97.7 ............................................................. (43-44) 4. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ........... 96.7

1. Archie Herring (1987-90) .................86 2. Robert Thompson (1981-83)..........81 3. Andre Coleman (1998-2001)..........74 4. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ...................50 5. Malcolm Everette (1990-92) ...........44

Punt Yards 1. Nick Xides (1982-85) ................ 10,514 2. Joe Bishop (2003-2006) .............8,787 3. Chris Weber (1977-81) ................7,683 4. Joe Kent (1966-69) .......................7,173 5. Don Calloway (1972-75) ............5,897

1. Nick Xides (1982-85) ..................... 40.9 2. Chris Weber (1977-81) .................. 39.4 3. J.J. Stefancin (1996-97)................. 38.8 4. Joe Bishop (2003-2006) ............... 38.4 5. Don Calloway (1972-75) .............. 38.0

Field Goals Made 1. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) ........................66 2. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ...............52 3. John Dowling (1984-87) ..................48 4. Mark Griﬃth (1996-99) .....................45 5. Brian Palmer (2005-) .................33

Kick Off Returns Field Goal Attempts 1. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) ........................98 2. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ...............90 3. John Dowling (1984-87) ..................76 4. Mark Griﬃth (1996-99) .....................65 5. Chuck Haynali (1976-79) .................46

Kick Off Return Yards 1. Archie Herring (1987-90) ...........2,156 2. R.L. Thompson (1981-83) ..........1,735 3. Andre Coleman (1998-01).........1,672 4. Malcolm Everette (1990-92) ........ 943 5. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ................ 907

Average Per Punt

RECORDS

1. Nick Terracina (2003-04) .............. 98.4

Punt Return Average

Punts

108

PAT Percentage

........................................................................ (87-90)

Pass Breakups

WR Trent Boykin is tops in punt returns and punt return yards.

1. Nick Terracina (2003-04) ..................49 2. Jeff Wilkins (1992-93) ........................46 3. Jeff Wilkins (1991-92) ........................44 4. John Dowling (1985-86) ..................40 5. Jeff Wilkins (1990-91) ........................38 5. Paul McFadden (1982-83) ...............38

Consecutive Field Goals Made 1. Brian Palmer (2007) ...........................11 2. Jeff Wilkins (1992-93) ........................10 3. Mark Griffith (1999) ............................. 8 3. Mark Griffith (1997-98) ....................... 8

Field Goal Percentage 1. Brian Palmer (2005-) ..............78.6 ................................................(33-42) 2. Robert Fozkos (1989) .................... 73.3 ............................................................. (17-22) 3. Nick Terracina (2003-04) .............. 72.7 ............................................................. (24-33) 4. Darren Morgan (1988) .................. 70.6 ............................................................. (12-17) 5. Jeﬀ Wilkins (1990-93) .................... 67.3 ............................................................. (66-98)

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Pass Completions

Receiving Yardage

Player, Years No. 1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 .........................654 2. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 .................543 3. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ...............496 4. Jeﬀ Ryan, 1998-2001 ......................457 5. Ray Isaac, 1988-91...........................327 6. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 ..................325 7. Cliﬀ Stoudt, 1973-76 ......................303 8. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ...........280 9. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 ..................276 10. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 .........227 11. Bob Courtney, 1983-86...............174 12. Aaron Marshall, 2002-05 ............171 13. Nick Cochran, 1990-92................169 14. Jamie DeVore, 1980-83 ...............141 15. Harold Green, 1955; 58-60 ........139 16. Mike Sloe, 1981-83 ......................... 98 17. Joe Piunno, 1964-67 ...................... 82 18. Chris Gamble, 1987-90 ................. 81 19. Frank Edie, 1987-90 ....................... 73 20. Jared Zwick, 1996-99..................... 64

Player, Years Yards 1. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79 ................. 3,103 2. Rick Shepas, 1983-86 ................. 2,263 3. Renauld Ray, 1996-99 ................ 2,173 4. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72 ................ 2,163 5. Herb Williams, 1989-92 ............. 2,031 6. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69 ....... 2,006 7. Trent Boykin, 1991-94 ................ 1,950 8. John Goode, 1980-83 ................ 1,747 9. Don Zwisler, 1991-94 ................. 1,668 10. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89 .......... 1,598 11. Kyle Smith, 2002-05 ................. 1,534 12. Elliott Giles, 1998-99 ................ 1,477 13. Ray Ellington, 1987-90 ............ 1,376 14. Dave Ferguson, 1971-74 ........ 1,343 15. Jeﬀ Patterson, 1979-82 ........... 1,270 16. Frank Pokorny, 1981-84 .......... 1,230 17. Maury Bibent, 1986-89 ........... 1,192 18. Russ Musiel, 1973-76 ............... 1,191 19. Elliott Fedd, 1984-87 ............... 1,173 20. Craig Cotton, 1966-68 ............. 1,169

Player, Years No. 1. Leon Jones, 1992-95 ......................506 2. Paul Soltis, 1987-89 ........................468 3. Greg Fitzpatrick, 1975-78 .............445 4. Jerry Paciﬁco, 1985-88...................443 5. Tim Johnson, 1999-2000 ..............401 6. Reggie Lee, 1991-94.......................363 7. Mark Derthick, 1981-84 ................360 7. Tom Perontoni, 1970-73 ...............360 9. Pat Toler, 1981-84 ............................351 10. Dwyte Smiley, 1996-99 ...............349 11. Kawonza Swan, 1996-99 ............345 12. Jeremiah Wright, 2003-07 .........308 13. Mike Peterson, 1984-87 ..............299 14. Terry Dittmer, 1976-79 ................276 15. Jeﬀ Gergel, 1978-81 .....................272 16. Kevin Brown, 1988-91 .................269 17. Jon Tekac, 1999-02 .......................268 18. Reggie Brown, 1991-94 ..............267 19. Andre Peterson, 1986-89 ...........266 20. Joe Schartner, 1978-81 ...............265

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Player, Years Yards 1. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ............. 5,128 2. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ........... 4,377 3. Archie Herring, 1987-90............ 4,341 4. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ............. 4,161 5. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ................... 4,091 6. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79 ................. 4,054 7. Jake Andreadis, 1995-98 .......... 4,008 8. P.J. Mays, 2000-2002 ................... 3,985 9. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89............. 3,826 10. Robert Thompson, 1981-85 .. 3,550 11. Darnell Clark, 1990-93 ............ 3,471 12. Frank Horvath, 1959-62 .......... 3,296 13. Dave Garden, 1972-75 ............ 3,010 14. Marcus Mason, 2005-06 ......... 2,940 15. Shawn Patton, 1990; 1994 ..... 2,913 16. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69 ..... 2,793 17. Ken Kacenga, 1965-68 ............ 2,696 18. Rick Shepas, 1983-86 .............. 2,685 19. Josh Cayson, 2003-06.............. 2,607 20. Marschell Brumﬁeld, 1975-78 ...2,569

LB Tim Johnson recorded 401 tackles in just two seasons.

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Player, Years No. 1. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79 .....................186 2. Trent Boykin, 1991-94 ....................150 2. Rick Shepas, 1983-86 .....................150 4. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72 ....................130 5. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89.................122 6. Renauld Ray, 1996-99 ....................117 7. Herb Williams, 1989-92 .................110 8. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69 ...........102 9. Kyle Smith, 2002-05 .......................101 9. Don Zwisler, 1991-94 .....................101 9. Steve Jones, 1986-89 .....................101 12. John Goode, 1980-83 .................... 95 13. Maury Bibent, 1986-89 ................. 92 14. Dave Ferguson, 1971-74 .............. 90 15. Frank Pokorny, 1981-84 ................ 87 16. Elliott Fedd, 1984-87 ..................... 85 17. Ray Ellington, 1987-90 .................. 83 18. T.J. Peterson, 2002, 2004-06 ........ 77 19. Craig Cotton, 1966-68 ................... 76 20. Willis Marshall, 1995-97 ................ 74

Tackles

Player, Years Yards 1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 ..................... 8,277 2. Jeﬀ Ryan, 1998-2001 .................. 8,098 3. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ........... 6,932 4. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 ............. 6,846 5. Ray Isaac, 1988-91....................... 6,043 6. Cliﬀ Stoudt, 1973-76 .................. 5,459 7. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 .............. 5,430 8. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ............. 4,866 9. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 .............. 4,452 10. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ..... 3,999 11. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ........... 3,978 12. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ......... 3,761 13. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 ..... 3,376 14. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ................ 3,165 15. Harold Green, 1958-60 ........... 3,017 16. Nick Cochran, 1990-92............ 2,950 17. Marcus Mason, 2005-06 ......... 2,739 18. Frank Horvath, 1959-62 .......... 2,653 19. Jake Andreadis, 1995-98 ........ 2,620 20. Dave Garden, 1972-75 ............ 2,608

2007 IN REVIEW

Player, Years Yards 1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 ..................... 7,643 2. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 ............. 6,341 3. Jeﬀ Ryan, 1998-2001 .................. 6,226 4. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ........... 6,116 5. Ray Isaac, 1988-91....................... 4,702 6. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 .............. 4,612 7. Cliﬀ Stoudt, 1973-76 .................. 4,387 8. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ....... 4,216 9. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 .............. 4,194 10. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 ..... 3,066 11. Harold Green, 1955; 58-60 .... 2,587 12. Nick Cochran, 1990-92............ 2,545 13. Bob Courtney, 1983-86........... 2,458 14. Robert Gibson, 1946-49 ......... 2,086 15. Aaron Marshall, 2002-05 ........ 2,083 16. Jamie DeVore, 1980-83 ........... 2,016 17. Frank Beck, 1953-55................. 1,805 18. Jim Heber, 1938-41 .................. 1,389 19. Joe Piunno, 1964-67 ................ 1,317 20. Mike Sloe, 1980-84 ................... 1,313

Total Offensive Yards

OPPONENTS

Receptions

PLAYERS

Passing Yardage

LB Paul Soltis recorded 468 tackles in just three years at YSU.

2008 INFORMATION

Player, Years No. 1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 ........................... 51 2. Jeﬀ Ryan, 1998-2001 ........................ 50 3. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 ................... 40 4. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 .................... 40 5. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ................. 38 6. Ray Isaac, 1988-91............................. 32 6. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 .................... 32 8. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ............. 31 9. Harold Green, 1955; 58-60 ............. 24 10. Aaron Marshall, 2002-05 .............. 19 10. Frank Beck, 1953-55....................... 19 12. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 ........... 17 12. Jamie DeVore, 1980-83 ................. 17 14. Cliﬀ Stoudt, 1973-76...................... 16 14. Nick Cochran, 1990-92.................. 16 16. Bob Courtney, 1983-86................. 14 17. Jared Zwick, 1996-99..................... 10 18. Robert Gibson, 1949...................... 10 19. Joe Piunno, 1964-67 .........................9 19. Joe Roth, 1964-67 ..............................9

COACHES & STAFF

Touchdown Passes

Player, Years Yards 1. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ............. 4,866 2. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ............. 3,978 3. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ........... 3,639 4. P.J. Mays, 2000-2002 ................... 3,511 5. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ................... 3,101 6. Marcus Mason, 2005-06............ 2,739 7. Jake Andreadis, 1995-98 .......... 2,620 8. Frank Horvath, 1959-62 ............ 2,567 9. Darnell Clark, 1990-93 ............... 2,527 10. Dave Garden, 1972-75 ............ 2,521 11. Dave Kimmel, 1954-57............ 2,429 12. John Kinch, 1973-76 ................ 2,306 13. Shawn Patton, 1990; 94 .......... 2,297 14. Leo Hawkins, 1988-91 ............. 2,279 15. Archie Herring, 1987-90 ......... 2,103 16. Marschell Brumﬁeld, 1975-78 .... 2,069 17. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89 .......... 1,960 18. Jeﬀ Ryan, 1998-2001 ............... 1,872 19. Ken Kacenga, 1965-68 ............ 1,792 20. Monquantae Gibson, 2004-06 .......1,767

INTRODUCTION

Rushing Yardage

TEAM RECORDS

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

First Downs, Game

DEFENSIVE SHUTOUTS (59)

Youngstown State Most: 32; vs. Liberty, Nov. 4, 1989 Fewest: 7; vs. Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 29, 1987

Opponent Most: 35; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Fewest: 4; Western Illinois, Nov. 8, 1980 4; Lock Haven, Sept. 22, 2007

First Downs, Season Youngstown State Most: 297; 1997 and 1999 (15 games) By Rushing: 200; 1991 (15 games) By Passing: 118; 2006 (14 games) By Penalty: 23; 2003 (12 games) Fewest: 107; 1969 (8 games)

Opponent Most: 308; 1992 (15 games) By Rushing: 170; 1992 (15 games) By Passing: 156; 1999 (15 games) By Penalty: 26; 1978 (12 games) Fewest: 113; 1974 (10 games)

Rushing, Game

PLAYERS

Youngstown State Attempts: 81; vs. Samford, Dec. 14, 1991 Fewest: 23; vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987 Yards: 532; vs. Wayne State, Oct. 26, 1974 Fewest: -19; vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987

OPPONENTS

Opponent Attempts: 80; Northeastern, Sept. 15, 1990 Fewest: 15; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 15; Liberty, Nov. 4, 1989 Yards: 639; Georgia Southern, Dec. 18, 1999 Fewest: -36; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994

Rushing, Season

2007 IN REVIEW

Youngstown State Attempts: 852; 1991 (15 games) Fewest: 288; 1969 (8 games) Yards: 3,598; 1993 (15 games) Fewest: 684; 1969 (9 games) Average: 255.6; 1989 (13 games) Lowest: 85.5; 1969 (8 games) Yards Per Attempt: 5.4; 2006 (14 games)

HISTORY

Opponent Attempts: 628; 1992 (15 games) Fewest: 329; 1967 (9 games) Yards: 2,963; 1999 (15 games) Fewest: 999; 1978 (12 games) Average: 255.1; 1986 (11 games) Lowest: 83.3; 1978 (12 games) Yards Per Attempt: 5.2; 1986 (11 games)

Passing, Game

RECORDS

Youngstown State Attempts: 54; vs. Akron, Nov. 22, 1968 Fewest: 3; vs. Nevada, Dec. 7, 1991 3; vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Nov. 4, 1963 Comp: 31; vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987

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Fewest: 0; vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Nov. 4, 1963 Percentage: 1.000; vs. Indiana State Oct. 28, 2000 (13-13) Yards: 446; vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 28, 1985 Fewest: 7; vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 7, 1978

Opponent Attempts: 82; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Fewest: 3; Western Kentucky, Oct. 27, 2001 Completions: 52; Alcorn State, Nov. 29, 1994 Fewest: 1; Northern Michigan, Oct. 4, 1975 1; Western Kentucky, Oct. 27, 2001 Yards: 514; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Fewest: 2; Indiana State, Oct. 4, 1997

Passing, Season Youngstown State Attempts: 368; 1987 (12 games) Fewest: 90; 1962 (9 games) Completions: 219; 1987 (12 games) Fewest: 31; 1961 (9 games) Percentage: 62.0; 2007 (176-of-284) Lowest Pct.: 37.9; 1980 (86-of-227) Interceptions: 24; 1985 (11 games) Fewest: 4; 1993 (15 games) Yards: 2,722; 1999 (15 games) Fewest: 914; 1967 (9 games) Highest Average: 235.8; 1972 (9 games) Lowest Average: 97.3; 1980 (11 games)

Opponent Attempts: 467; 1993 (15 games) Fewest: 123; 1961 (9 games) Completions: 281; 1991 (15 games) Fewest: 53; 1961 (9), 1971 (8) Percentage: 61.8; 1999 (15) and 1995 (11)

Date Oct. 8, 2005 Sept. 17, 2005 Sept. 8, 2001 Sept. 9, 2000 Nov. 1, 1997 Oct. 4, 1997 Sept. 7, 1996 Aug. 29, 1996 Nov. 20, 1993 Oct. 16, 1993 Dec. 14, 1991 Sept. 7, 1991 Nov. 10, 1990 Nov. 3, 1990 Oct. 14, 1989 Oct. 6, 1984 Nov. 8, 1980 Oct. 4, 1980 Dec. 1, 1979 Sept. 29, 1979 Oct. 18, 1975 Sept. 20, 1975 Sept. 13, 1975 Nov. 6, 1974 Oct. 12, 1974 Nov. 17, 1973 Nov. 13, 1971 Sept. 25, 1971 Oct. 14, 1967 Oct. 16, 1965 Oct. 12, 1963 Sept. 29, 1962 Oct. 8, 1959 Sept. 12, 1959 Sept. 23, 1955 Oct. 30, 1954 Sept. 11, 1954 Oct. 24, 1953 Oct. 4, 1952 Nov. 16, 1950 Nov. 21, 1947 Nov. 8, 1947 Sept. 19, 1946 Oct. 22, 1942 Sept. 19, 1942 Nov. 7, 1941 Oct. 31, 1941 Oct. 25, 1941 Sept. 26, 1941 Sept. 18, 1941 Nov. 2, 1940 Oct. 17, 1940 Oct. 10, 1940 Sept. 12, 1940 Dec. 3, 1939 Nov. 18, 1939 Nov. 19, 1938 Nov. 12, 1938 Oct. 22, 1938

Score YSU 45, Indiana State 0 YSU 42, Liberty 0 YSU 44, Clarion 0 YSU 33, Edinboro 0 YSU 13, Illinois State 0 YSU 31, Indiana State 0 YSU 22, Slippery Rock 0 YSU 28, Woﬀord 0 YSU 19, Akron 0 YSU 42, Liberty 0 YSU 10, Samford 0 YSU 24, Edinboro 0 YSU 13, Towson State 0 YSU 27, Ohio 0 YSU 44, Northeastern 0 YSU 51, Tennessee Tech 0 YSU 22, Western Illinois 0 YSU 0, Akron 0 YSU 52, Alabama A&M 0 YSU 29, Northern Iowa 0 YSU 28, Morehead State 0 YSU 15, Tennessee Tech 0 YSU 10, Central State 0 YSU 30, Akron 0 YSU 23, Tennessee Tech 0 YSU 44, Indiana (Pa.) 0 YSU 14, Gustavus Adolphus 0 YSU 30, Central State 0 YSU 35, S. Connecticut State 0 YSU 29, Augustana 0 YSU 12, S. Connecticut State 0 YSU 19, McMurray 0 YSU 6, Baldwin-Wallace 0 YSU 6, Gustavus Adolphus 0 YSU 25, Great Lakes Academy 0 YSU 7, John Carroll 0 YSU 13, Gustavus Adolphus 0 YSU 7, Baldwin-Wallace 0 YSU 35, Saint Francis (Pa.) 0 YSU 21, Mount Union 0 YSU 13, Kent State 0 YSU 19, St. Vincent 0 YSU 26, Geneva 0 YSU 20, Geneva 0 YSU 14, South Dakota 0 YSU 19, Akron 0 YSU 14, Tennessee Tech 0 YSU 12, Waynesburg 0 YSU 14, Ohio 0 YSU 0, Geneva 0 YSU 13, Akron 0 YSU 19, Morris Harvey 0 YSU 44, Westminster 0 YSU 7, Geneva 0 YSU 3, Davis & Elkins 0 YSU 46, Westminster 0 YSU 19, Detroit Tech 0 YSU 46, Clarion 0 YSU 20, Westminster 0

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TEAM RECORDS Lowest Pct.: 40.5; 1973 (81-of-200) Interceptions: 31; 1991 (15 games) Fewest: 4; 1971 (8 games) Yards: 3,215; 1999 (15 games) Fewest: 761; 1971 (8 games) Highest Average: 214.3; 1999 (15 games) Lowest Average: 92.9, 1975 (9 games)

INTRODUCTION

Rushing: 29; 1970 (9 games) Passing: 17; 1985 (11) 1982 (11) Points: 363; 1999 (15 games) Fewest: 28; 1941 (8 games) Points Per Game: 35.8; 1970 (9 games) Fewest: 3.5; 1941 (8 games)

Kicking, Game

Plays: 106; vs. Tennessee Tech, Oct. 11, 1986 Yards: 637; vs. Wayne State, Oct. 26, 1974 Fewest: 60; vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 20, 1980 TOP: 42:52; vs. Samford, Dec. 14, 1991

PATs: 9; vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Attempts: 9; vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 FGs: 5; vs. Southwest Texas, Sept. 9, 1992 5; vs. Stephen F. Austin, Sept. 11, 1993 Attempts: 5; Four Times

Opponent

Plays: 97; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Yards: 656; Georgia Southern, Dec. 18, 1999 Fewest: 68; Alabama A&M, Dec. 1, 1979 TOP: 40:22; Missouri State, Nov. 13, 2004

PATs: 7; Akron, Nov. 8, 1969 Attempts: 8; Akron, Nov. 8, 1969 FGs: 5; Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, 1983 Attempts: 6; Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, 1983 6, Penn State, Sept. 16, 2006

Total Offense, Season

Kicking, Season

Youngstown State

Opponent Plays: 1,059; 1992 (15 games) Yards: 5,416; 1992 (15 games) Fewest: 2,192; 1966 (9 games) Highest Average: 411.0; 1986 (11 games) Lowest Average: 232.4; 1978 (12 games)

Youngstown State

TDs: 10; North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957 Rushing: 8; North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957 Passing: 5; Western Michigan, Sept. 11, 1999 5; Northern Iowa, Oct. 26, 1985 Points in a Quarter: Most: 29; Northern Michigan (2nd), Oct. 17, 1970 Points in a Half: 44; Delaware, (2nd) Nov. 10, 1979 Points in a Game: 68; North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957 Fewest: 0 (59 times) Fewest Points in a Victory: 6; 6-0 Ohio, Sept. 15, 1955 6; 6-0 Morris Harvey, Oct. 11, 1956 Most Points in a Loss: 39; 40-39 Akron, Nov. 21, 1986 39; 41-39 Towson State, Oct. 15, 1988 Margin of Victory: 55; 68-13 North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957 Gateway Margin of Victory: 38; 47-9 UNI, Nov. 1, 2003

Opponent PATs: 41; 2006 (14 games) Attempts: 42; 2006 (14 games) FGs: 17; 1986 (11 games) Attempts: 23; 1986 (11 games) Best Pct.: 76.2 (16-21), 2002 (11 games) Consecutive Made: 12; 2002

Punting, Game Youngstown State Most: 15; vs. Northern Iowa, Oct. 20, 1984 Fewest: 0; vs. North Carolina A&T, Dec. 4, 1999 Yards: 570; vs. Murray State, Nov. 10, 1984 Longest: 85; vs. Northern Iowa, Oct. 14, 2000

Opponent Most: 13; Northern Iowa, Oct. 20, 1984 Fewest: 0; Slippery Rock, Sept. 24, 1994 0; Morehead State, Nov. 15, 1986 0; Tennessee Tech, Sept. 19, 1970 Yards: 500; Northern Iowa, Oct. 20, 1984 Longest: 75; Illinois State, Nov. 1, 1997

HISTORY

Scoring, Season

PATs: 54; 1997 and 1993 (15 games) Attempts: 58; 1997 (15 games) FGs: 18; 1999 (15 games) Attempts: 28; 1991 (15 games) Best Pct.: 93.8 (15-16); 2007 (11 games) Consecutive Made: 11; 2007

Youngstown State

Opponent TDs: 46; 1970 (9 games) Fewest: 4; 1941 (8 games)

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Punting, Season Youngstown State Most: 90; 1985 (11 games) Fewest: 42; 1977 (10 games) Yards: 3,475; 1985 (11 games) Best Avg.: 41.8; 1985 (11 games)

Opponent

RECORDS

TDs: 58; 2006 (14 games) Fewest: 14; 1971 (8 games) Rushing: 45; 1993 (15 games) Passing: 22; 1994 (15 games) Points: 460; 1997 (15 games) Fewest: 101; 1971 (8 games) Points Per Game: 33.5; 1978 (12), 2001 (11) Fewest: 12.6; 1971 (8 games)

2007 IN REVIEW

TDs: 9; vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Rushing: 8; vs. Wayne State, Oct. 26, 1974 8; vs. Wingate, Oct. 21, 1995 Passing: 5; vs. Slippery Rock, Sept. 24, 1994 Points in a Quarter: Most: 31; vs. Northern Michigan, Nov. 4, 1978 First: 21; Numerous Times Second: 31; vs. Northern Michigan, Nov. 4, 1978 Third: 28; vs. Ashland, Sept. 23, 1978 28 at Missouri State, 2006 Fourth: 30; at Northern Iowa, Nov. 21, 1981 Points in a Half: 42 vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 (1st) Points in a Game: 63 vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 Fewest: 0 (34 times) Fewest Points in a Victory: 3; 3-0 vs. Davis & Elkins, Dec. 3, 1939 3; 3-2 vs. Akron, Nov. 3, 1984 Most Points in a Loss: 49; 52-49 vs. James Madison, Sept. 26, 1992 Margin of Victory: 52; 59-7 vs. Northeastern, Sept. 28, 1991 Gateway Margin of Victory: 45; 45-0 at Indiana State, Oct. 8, 2005

Opponent

Youngstown State

OPPONENTS

Scoring, Game

PK Paul McFadden made 17-of-27 ďŹ eld-goal attempts in 1982 as a junio junior. r.

PLAYERS

Plays: 1,074; 1991 (15 games) Yards: 5,704; 1999 (15 games) Fewest: 2,277; 1971 (8 games) Highest Average: 402.2; 1979 (13 games) Lowest Average: 236.3; 1980 (11 games)

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Youngstown State

COACHES & STAFF

Total Offense, Game

Most: 90; 1984 (11 games) Fewest: 38; 1986 (11 games) Yards: 3,421; 1984 (11 games) Best Avg.: 41.7; 1984 (11 games)

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TEAM RECORDS Punt/Kickoff/Returns, Game

Opponent

Youngstown State

Turnovers: 8; Samford, Dec. 14, 1991 INTs: 7; Western Illinois, Oct. 20, 1984

Kickoﬀ TD: 1; M.R. vs. Missouri State, Sept. 29 2007 Punt TD: 1; M.R. vs. Indiana State, Oct. 7, 2006 Total TD: 2; vs. Lock Haven, Sept. 30, 2001 (blocked punt and kickoﬀ ) Blocks: 3; vs. Morehead State, Nov. 13, 1982

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COACHES & STAFF

Opponent Kickoﬀ TD: 1; M.R., James Madison, 11/25/2006 Punt TD: 1; M.R., Illinois State, 10/23/2004 Total TD: 2; M.R. Illinois State, 10/23/2004 (kickoﬀ and punt)

PLAYERS OPPONENTS

Youngstown State Turnovers: 43; 1980 (11 games) Fewest: 12; 1999 (15 games) INTs: 24, 1985 (11 games) Fumbles Lost: 25; 1976 (10), 1977 (10) Returns: 33; 1991 (15 games) Yards: 442; 1991 (15 games) Best Turnover Margin: +25; 1992 (15 games)

Punt/Kickoff/Returns, Season

Opponent

Youngstown State

Turnovers: 56; 1991 (15 games) Fewest: 14; 1972 (9 games) INTs: 31; 1991 (15 games) Fumbles Lost: 25; 1991 (15 games) Returns: 24; 1985 (11 games) Yards: 438; 1985 (11 games) Best Turnover Margin: +18; 1970 (9 games)

Kickoﬀ Returns: 57; 1999 (15 games) Yards: 1,207; 1999 (15 games) Average: 25.4; 1990 (12 games) TDs: 2; 1990 (12 games) Punt Returns: 43; 1996 (11 games) Yards: 430; 1992 (15 games) Average: 11.9; 1992 (15 games) TDs: 2; 1969 (8), 1992 (12) Total Return TDs: 6; 2001 (11 games)

Opponent Kickoﬀ Returns: 74; 1997 (15 games) Yards: 1,290; 1997 (15 games) Average: 23.8; 1973 (10 games) TDs: 2; 1977 (10), 1978 (12), 1981 (11) Punt Returns: 43; 1984 (11 games) Yards: 487; 1968 (9 games) Average: 13.9; 1968 (9 games) TDs: 2; 1970 (9), 1995 (11), 1997 (15) Total Return TDs: 4; 2004 (11 games)

Conversions, Season Youngstown State Third Down Conversions: 108; 1989, 1992 Third-Down Pct.: 51.9 (108-208); 1989 Fourth Down Conversions: 23; 1991 Fourth-Down Pct.: 90.9 (10-11); 2006

Opponent Third Down Conversions: 100; 1999 Third-Down Pct.: 48.5 (100-206); 1999 Fourth Down Conversions: 21-34; 1983 Fourth-Down Pct.: 77.8 (7-9); 1986

Miscellaneous Penalties, Game Youngstown State Total: 17; vs. Morehead State, Nov. 17, 1984 Yards: 158; vs. Morehead State, Nov. 17, 1984

2007 IN REVIEW

Total: 18 (136); UNI, Oct. 26, 1985 Yards: 163 (16); UNI, Nov. 1, 1980

HISTORY

Opponent

Penalties, Season Youngstown State Most: 99; 1978 (12 games) Fewest: 47; 1995 (11 games) Yards: 940; 1978 (12 games) Fewest: 385; 1995 (11 games) Total: 93; 1978 (12), 1985 (11) Fewest: 46; 1996 (11 games) Yards: 854; 1978 (12 games) Fewest: 450; 1996 (11 games)

Turnovers, Game Youngstown State

RECORDS

Turnovers, Season

Turnovers: 9; vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 4, 1975 INTs: 6; vs. Towson State, Nov. 23, 1991 6; vs. Samford, Dec. 14, 1991 6; vs. Eastern Illinois, Dec. 7, 1978

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Wins, Season: 14; 1994 Losses, Season: 9; 1986 and 1970 Consecutive Wins: 14; 1994 Consecutive Losses: 12; Nov. 1969-Sept. 1971 Consecutive Home Wins: 13; Oct. 1992-Oct. 1994 Consecutive Home Unbeaten Streak: 24; Oct. 1992-Sept. 1995 Consecutive Road Wins: 8; Oct. 1999-Oct. 2000 Consecutive Road Losses: 12; Nov. 1969-Oct. 1972 Consecutive Gateway Wins 5; 11/21/1998 to 10/23/1999 Consecutive Gateway Losses 4; 2004 Longest Unbeaten Streak 20; Nov. 20, 1993-Dec. 17, 1994 Longest Winless Streak 12; Nov. 1969-Sept. 1971 Longest Winning Streaks 14; Sept. 10-Dec. 17, 1994 11; Sept. 1-Nov. 24, 1990 11; Nov. 2, 1991-Sept. 19, 1992 Best Regular-Season Records 11-0; 1990 | 10-0-1; 1994 | 7-0-1; 1941 Consecutive Winning Seasons 7; 1940-49; 1996-2002

TOP SCORING PERFORMANCES 50-Plus Point Games 63 vs. Alcorn State • Nov. 25, 1994 59 vs. Northeastern • Sept, 28, 1991 58 at Ashland • Sept. 23, 1978 57 vs. Morgan State • Sept. 21, 1991 56 vs.Wingate • Oct. 21, 1995 56 vs. Central Florida • Nov. 27, 1993 56 vs. Morgan State • Sept. 18, 1993 56 at Central State • Oct. 14, 1978 56 vs. Wayne State • Oct. 26, 1974 55 vs. Indiana State • Oct. 7, 2006 55 vs. Gustavus Adolphus • Nov. 10, 1960 52 vs. Buﬀalo • Oct. 11, 1997 52 vs. Slippery Rock • Sept. 24, 1994 52 vs. Alabama A&M • Dec. 1, 1979 52 vs. Eastern Illinois • Nov. 5, 1977 51 vs. Clarion • Sept. 28, 1996 51 vs. Tennessee Tech • Oct. 6, 1984 51 vs. Slippery Rock • Aug. 31, 2006 50 vs. Clarion • Sept. 3, 1998 50 vs. South Dakota State • Nov. 24, 1979

Points in Consecutive Games 116 | 57 vs. Morgan State 59 vs. Northeastern • 1991 107 | 58 vs. Ashland 49 vs. Saginaw Valley State • 1978 102 | 50 vs. South Dakota State 52 vs. Alabama A&M • 1979 96 | 40 vs. Eastern Illinois 56 vs. Central State • 1978 95 | 45 vs. Delaware 50 vs. South Dakota State • 1979 Consecutive Losing Seasons: 5; 1967-1971 Consecutive Games Scoring: 92; 1980-88 Consecutive Games Points Allowed: 56; 1984-89 Consecutive Shutouts: 4; 1941-42 Consecutive Times Shutout: 2; 1952, 1971 Shutouts in a Season: 5, 1941 Times Shutout in a Season: 3, 1971 Games Scoring 10+ Points: 54; 1991-95 Games Allowing 10+ Points: 16; three times Biggest Halftime Comeback: 21; vs. Central Michigan, Nov, 11, 1972 Opponent Biggest Halftime Comeback: 26; Morehead State, Oct. 19, 1968 24; Delaware, Nov. 10, 1979 Biggest 4th-Quarter Comeback: 16 vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 17, 1972 Opponent Biggest 4th-Quarter Comeback: 20; Southern Illinois, Nov. 11, 2000

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

SEASON-BY-SEASON STATS Youngstown State Year-By-Year

467 425 357 379 288 276 413 343

2,027 1,717 1,549 1,811 1,201 1,128 1,661 1,338 1,724 1,926 1,454 373 1,023 344 1,439

202.7 190.8 172.1 226.4 120.1 141.0 184.6 167.3 191.6 214.0 181.8 113.7 179.9

Passing Att. Comp. Int Pct. 284 176 6 62.0 317 181 12 57.1 288 170 8 59.0 280 163 10 58.2 284 143 11 50.3 178 88 6 49.4 188 110 10 58.5 210 114 6 54.3 310 181 8 58.4 197 109 8 55.3 266 156 8 58.6 178 95 5 53.4 321 172 9 53.6 330 194 9 58.8 236 134 4 56.8 287 162 10 56.5 222 114 14 51.4 203 109 7 53.7 244 125 8 51.2 285 156 17 54.7 368 219 11 59.5 341 199 11 58.4 332 174 24 52.4 279 135 20 48.4 312 168 16 53.8 314 148 19 46.5 207 91 15 44.0 227 86 23 37.9 302 146 17 48.3 226 101 18 44.7 194 85 8 43.8 223 111 14 49.8 166 78 15 47.0 159 80 12 50.3 193 80 15 41.4 267 139 9 51.9 209 97 13 46.4 338 154 17 45.6 232 94 18 40.5 281 121 21 43.1 143 66 11 46.1 135 63 13 46.6 92 36 11 39.1

18 12 17 22 7 10 18 16 21 23 14 9 8

108 90 98 96 191 100 108 126 126 100 112 168 140

35 36 31 41 83 35 45 51 57 47 50 64 66

8 11 9 7 22 15 14 13

21 17

Yds 1,874 2,211 2,097 1,878 1,685 1,280 1,395 1,620 2,722 1,368 2,152 1,359 2,159 2,488 1,531 2,390 1,596 1,757 1,652 1,527 2,477 2,337 2,406 1,752 2,408 1,440 1,291 1,070 2,298 1,626 1,299 1,470 1,199 1,164 1,148 2,123 1,172 2,020 1,660 1,855 914 932 445

YPG 170.4 157.9 190.6 170.7 140.4 116.4 126.8 135.0 181.5 124.4 143.5 123.5 196.3 163.5 102.1 159.3 106.4 158.8 127.1 138.8 206.4 212.5 218.7 159.3 218.9 130.9 117.4 97.3 176.8 135.5 129.9 147.0 133.2 116.4 114.8 235.8 146.5 224.5 207.5 206.1 101.6 103.6 63.6

TD 7 17 17 17 14 7 8 17 21 12 11 9 11 22 7 13 9 16 11 2 15 10 18 11 18 6 8 3 21 18 8 6 4 5 6 18 7 10 12 16 9 6 3

32.4 440 44.0 1 40.0 586 65.1 6 31.6 605 67.2 5 42.7 733 91.6 9 43.3 1,266 126.6 12 35.0 624 78.0 7 41.7 795 88.3 2 40.5 898 112.3 2 45.2 925 102.8 3 47.0 770 85.6 10 44.6 796 99.5 6 38.1 763 84.8 4 47.1 1,033 129.1 12

1st 3rd Pen Downs Down Fum-Lost Pen Yds 212 76-156 14-9 58 431 277 84-179 13-5 76 634 227 74-159 20-8 59 461 193 60-161 24-8 64 542 219 65-173 17-14 63 520 177 54-154 29-15 56 540 225 60-145 33-19 62 488 198 78-179 19-11 55 520 299 93-206 14-4 65 510 197 62-158 21-11 48 409 297 92-206 27-13 73 659 181 73-170 19-9 51 458 201 73-174 26-16 47 385 268 85-209 24-14 73 676 275 90-197 31-16 82 744 308 108-224 18-9 75 669 286 84-220 34-18 73 641 235 57-156 25-10 53 436 283 108-208 38-11 67 568 189 69-165 21-10 51 496 225 84-188 15-4 74 641 235 74-167 12-5 73 665 214 71-162 25-10 91 717 194 61-177 21-14 102 798 201 46-152 35-18 83 730 166 54-162 34-17 73 544 184 35-18 69 569 165 29-20 79 759 272 37-15 83 846 229 36-22 99 940 184 41-25 69 690 191 65-177 39-25 75 682 162 33-120 33-16 61 707 187 64-129 21-16 55 494 142 54-159 37-18 91 783 178 20-12 68 589 124 18-10 38 329 175 29-16 41 321 107 25-8 49 501 114 -33-17 57 486 -29-11 55 486 123 -23-12 58 681 ---44 403 120 -42 391 94 -29-12 37 388 128 -25-11 49 447 114 -16-7 46 409 81 -21-9 47 415 122 -38-18 43 444 93 -20-9 290 106 -98 -95 -94 -35-20 247 108 -330

Pts 301 440 306 270 281 215 368 296 421 250 460 261 188 418 448 448 413 340 372 190 240 221 259 231 269 246 282 144 416 402 275 191 139 258 129 221 101 169 132 185 187 182 132 198 133 132 151 223 129 114 132 125 172 216 133 88 141

PPG 27.4 31.4 27.8 24.5 23.4 19.5 33.5 24.7 28.1 22.7 30.7 23.7 17.1 27.9 29.9 29.9 27.5 28.3 28.6 17.3 20.0 20.1 23.6 21.0 24.5 22.4 25.6 13.1 32.0 33.5 27.5 19.1 15.4 25.8 12.9 24.6 12.6 18.7 16.5 20.6 20.8 20.2 18.9 22.0 13.3 14.7 16.8 27.9 12.9 14.3 14.7 15.6 19.1 24.0 16.6 9.8 17.7

HISTORY

246.7 255.9 239.3 318.0 246.7 219.0 272.9 279.5 294.3 299.5 281.3 198.4 309.0

TD 28 38 23 16 19 19 35 23 32 18 44 24 14 27 45 41 39 23 34 19 13 15 12 17 12 19 25 13 34 32 27 16 14 27 12 13 6 15 3 12 15 19

2007 IN REVIEW

2,467 2,303 2,154 2,544 2,467 1,752 2,456 2,236 2,649 2,696 2,250 1,786 2,472

Rushing Yds YPG 2,161 196.5 3,132 223.7 2,108 191.6 1,879 170.8 2,147 178.9 2,169 197.2 3,083 280.3 2,017 168.1 2,982 198.8 2,093 190.3 3,190 212.7 2,144 194.9 1,460 132.7 2,526 168.4 3,598 239.9 3,096 206.4 3,534 235.6 2,686 223.8 3,323 255.6 1,863 169.4 1,647 137.3 1,839 167.2 1,687 153.4 1,876 170.5 1,743 158.5 2,044 185.8 2,280 207.3 1,530 139.1 2,930 225.4 3,010 250.8 1,860 186.0 1,848 184.8 1,745 193.9 2,445 244.5 1,761 176.1 1,363 151.4 1,105 138.1 1,287 143.0 684 85.5 1,015 112.8 2,124 236.0 1,965 218.3 1,223 174.7

OPPONENTS

Att. 458 581 474 465 508 519 569 579 704 529 754 578 448 651 745 742 852 626 743 467 482 464 488 561 471 543 540 613 682 700 514 525 434 563 508 371 341 354 288 346 490 456 381

PLAYERS

YPG 366.8 381.6 382.3 341.5 319.3 313.5 407.1 303.1 380.3 314.6 356.1 318.5 329.0 334.3 341.9 365.7 342.0 370.3 382.7 308.2 343.7 379.6 372.1 329.8 377.4 316.7 324.6 236.4 402.1 386.3 215.9 331.8 327.1 360.9 291.9 387.3 284.6 367.5 293.0 318.9 337.6 321.9 238.3

2008 INFORMATION

Total Yds 4,035 5,343 4,205 3,757 3,832 3,449 4,478 3,637 5,704 3,461 5,342 3,503 3,619 5,014 5,129 5,486 5,130 4,443 4,975 3,390 4,124 4,176 4.093 3,628 4,151 3,484 3,571 2,600 5,228 4,636 3,159 3,318 2,944 3,609 2,919 348.6 2,277 3,307 2,344 2,870 3,038 2,897 1,668

COACHES & STAFF

GP 11 14 11 11 12 11 11 12 15 11 15 11 11 15 15 15 15 12 13 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 12 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 8 9 9 9 7 9 10 9 9 8 10 8 9 8 9 9 8 9 8

INTRODUCTION

Year 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1951 1949

RECORDS

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SEASON-BY-SEASON STATS Year 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956

GP 11 14 11 11 12 11 11 12 15 11 15 11 11 15 15 15 15 12 13 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 12 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 8 9 9 9 7 10 9 9 8 10 8 9 8

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

Special Teams Year-By-Year Punt Returns No. Yds Avg. 34 337 9.9 39 186 7.8 21 188 9.0 24 171 7.1 29 210 7.2 25 207 8.3 32 503 15.7 29 175 6.0 16 97 6.1 27 210 7.8 38 295 7.8 43 254 5.9 19 247 4.6 36 259 7.2 31 280 9.0 36 430 11.9 36 184 5.1 10 97 9.7 25 128 5.1 21 149 7.9 28 213 7.6 20 124 6.2 15 84 5.6 43 132 3.1 35 222 6.3 38 277 7.3 35 194 6.3 21 126 6.0 15 82 5.5 28 231 8.3 17 101 5.9 20 102 5.1 33 269 8.2 26 227 8.4 18 61 3.3 30 142 4.7 14 56 4.0 13 47 3.6 20 238 11.9 10 72 7.2 22 302 13.7 19 79 4.2

LG 76 64 36 27 30 66 77 23 21 24 24 18 14 28 36 71 15 37 14 23 44 28 12 22 25 81 60 19 46 37 26 42

TD 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0

1 0 0 0 0 2

No. 34 39 15 42 43 27 33 31 57 47 34 23 45 34 43 51 46 31 42 49 46 45 39 29 43 39 31 35 33 39 31 31 22 27 44 38 31 57 47 35 25

Kickoﬀ Returns Yds Avg. LG TDs 680 20.0 38 0 720 18.5 33 0 313 20.9 44 0 799 19.0 75 0 981 22.8 78 0 507 18.8 42 0 715 21.7 89 1 574 18.5 48 0 1,207 21.2 46 0 808 17.2 34 0 675 19.9 37 0 428 18.6 57 0 876 19.5 43 0 835 24.6 81 0 801 18.6 39 1 1,024 20.1 58 0 1,005 21.9 88 0 787 25.4 91 2 911 21.7 55 0 1,045 21.3 57 0 971 21.1 53 0 754 16.8 30 0 727 18.6 53 0 515 17.8 29 0 951 22.1 91 1 680 17.4 43 0 434 14.0 27 0 660 14.7 58 0 555 16.8 52 0 647 16.6 44 0 379 12.2 23 0 561 18.1 39 0 394 17.9 485 17.9 30 0 835 18.9 0 591 15.5 0 396 12.8 0 893 15.7 0 846 632 310

13 12 11 9 15

200 112 130 80 138

15.4 9.3 11.8 8.9 9.2

1 21 26 31 25

288 337 611 484

RECORDS

Placekicker John Dowling owns the FCS record with 11 career gamewinning kicks from 1984-87, including one as time expired to beat Bowling Green on Sept. 12, 1987.

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18.0 18.1 12.4

13.7 13.0 19.7 19.4

0 0 0 1

No. 51 60 46 62 67 68 50 65 63 59 75 67 60 71 60 64 64 52 58 55 66 54 59 85 59 64 74 83 47 55 42 46 46 51 62 51 62 57 62 68 51 62 41 49 41 43 34 50 33 39 38

Punts Yards Avg. 1,875 36.8 2,222 37.0 1,693 36.8 2,372 38.3 2,585 38.6 2,416 35.5 1,829 36.6 2,471 38.0 2,549 40.5 2,144 36.3 2,655 35.4 2,440 36.4 1,953 32.6 2,821 39.7 2,330 38.8 2,302 36.0 2,245 35.1 1,793 34.5 1,907 32.9 2,022 36.8 2,435 36.9 2,007 37.2 2,468 41.8 3,475 40.9 2,351 39.9 2,555 39.9 3,027 40.9 3,074 37.0 1,905 40.5 1,995 36.3 1,566 38.2 1,729 37.5 1,795 39.0 1,962 38.5 2,272 36.6 1,912 37.5 2,161 35.6 1,567 27.5 2,036 32.8 2,489 36.6 1,684 33.0 2,165 34.9 1,335 32.6 1,593 32.5 1,479 36.1 1,524 35.4 1,075 31.6 1,614 32.3 1,032 31.3 1,310 33.6 1,257 33.1

TEAM RECORDS LG 57 52 67 70 60 52 54 85 61 55 67 56 53 66 53 67 66 59 55 60 49 55 73 66 60 64 67 57 60 59 63 72 69 70 75 56 67 47 60

Defense Points Per Game

Scoring Points Per Game

1. 1962 2. 1994 3. 1953 4. 1996 5. 1974 6. 1990 6. 1975 7. 1956 8. 1963 9. 1959 10. 1955

1. 2001 1. 1978 3. 1979 4. 2006 5. 1997 6. 1993 6. 1992 8. 1989 9. 1990 10. 1999

9.9 10.1 11.0 11.6 11.8 12.2 12.2 12.3 12.7 12.9 13.1

Rushing Defense Yards Per Game 1. 1965 2. 1978 3. 1994 4. 1981 5. 1982 6. 1997 7. 1966 8. 1967 9. 1979 10. 1991

69.1 83.3 85.7 104.6 110.3 113.2 118.2 118.7 119.0 122.2

Passing Defense Yards Per Game 1. 1966 2. 1956 3. 1963 4. 1958 5. 1969 6. 1959 7. 1962 8. 1961 9. 1957 10. 1971

25.3 60.6 65.1 81.1 87.1 87.9 90.0 92.0 94.0 95.1

Total Defense Yards Per Game 57

1. 1965 2. 1963 3. 1978 4. 1962 5. 1956 6. 1966 7. 1994 8. 1974 9. 1996 10. 1958

192.3 202.8 232.4 238.4 240.4 243.6 249.3 250.5 253.2 256.8

Total Oﬀense Yards Per Game 1. 2001 2. 1979 3. 1972 4. 1978 5. 1989 6. 2005 7. 2006 8. 1999 9. 1986 10. 1983

407.1 402.1 387.3 386.3 382.7 382.3 381.6 380.3 379.6 377.4

Rushing Yards Per Game 1. 2001 2. 1989 3. 1978 4. 1974 5. 1993 6. 1991 7. 1960 8. 1979 9. 2006 10. 1990

280.3 255.6 250.8 244.5 239.9 235.6 226.4 225.4 223.7 223.8

Passing Yards Per Game 1. 1972 2. 1970 3. 1983 4. 1985 5. 1986 6. 1969 7. 1987 8. 1968 9. 1995 10. 1999

235.8 224.5 218.9 218.7 212.5 207.5 206.4 206.1 196.3 181.5

10-WIn Seasons

Winningest Percentage 1. 1994 14-0-1 2. 1941 7-0-1 3. 1990 11-1 4. 1946 7-1 4. 1953 7-1 6. 1993 13-2 6. 1997 13-2 8. 1979 11-2 9. 1978 10-2 10. 1940 7-1-1

33.5 33.5 32.0 31.4 30.7 29.9 29.9 28.6 28.3 28.1

.967 .940 .917 .875 .875 .867 .867 .846 .833 .830

1. 1994 2. 1997 2. 1997 4. 1991 4. 1999 6. 1979 6. 1990 6. 2006 6. 1992 10. 1978

14 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 10

2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

SEASON-BY-SEASON STATS Opponent Year-By-Year

414 347 428 370 420 439 436 399 471

Passing Att. Comp. Int Pct. 296 179 11 60.5 390 223 15 57.2 323 182 18 56.3 308 163 7 52.9 300 160 13 53.3 280 153 9 54.6 297 161 14 54.2 327 168 20 51.4 455 281 18 61.8 323 176 14 54.5 443 215 13 48.5 256 121 10 47.3 313 169 16 54.0 447 240 26 53.7 467 241 21 51.6 431 239 25 55.5 460 249 31 54.1 361 178 22 49.3 331 164 20 49.6 270 154 13 57.0 312 167 10 53.5 218 120 8 55.0 245 125 15 51.0 327 136 13 41.6 292 133 17 45.5 314 148 19 47.1 331 161 15 48.5 261 106 13 40.6 337 152 27 45.1 305 139 27 45.6 204 89 13 43.6 152 79 17 52.3 129 56 7 43.4 188 82 19 43.0 200 81 21 40.5 184 82 7 44.5 125 53 6 42.4 172 85 4 49.4 190 85 12 44.7 220 107 8 48.6 221 94 11 42.5 207 89 11 42.9 170 79 17 46.5

1,377 1,336 1,773 1,244 1,711 1,405 1,566 1,438 1,817 1,441

13 10 15 20 17 16 21 10 20 14

137 135 123 159 169 112 124 92 169 147

137.7 148.4 197.0 155.5 171.1 175.6 174.0 179.8 201.9 180.1

55 61 53 79 58 49 60 30 76 66

12 15 10 13 18 9 7 8 18

Yds 2,070 2,668 2,166 2,047 2,004 1,650 1,711 1,849 3,215 2,166 2,594 1,300 1,843 2,454 2,759 2,623 2,808 2,056 2,079 2,204 2,027 1,715 2,065 1,734 2,124 1,984 2,201 1,420 2,046 1,790 1,208 1,161 898 1,154 1,279 1,139 761 1,095 1,342 1,408 1,352 1,128 862

YPG 188.2 190.6 133.5 186.1 167.0 150.0 155.5 137.1 214.3 196.9 172.9 118.2 167.6 163.6 183.9 174.9 187.2 171.3 159.9 200.4 168.9 155.9 187.7 157.6 193.1 180.4 200.1 129.1 157.4 149.2 120.8 116.1 99.8 115.4 127.9 126.4 95.1 121.7 167.8 156.4 150.2 25.3 123.1

40.1 651 65.1 45.2 810 90.0 43.1 828 92.0 49.7 1,021 127.6 34.3 879 87.9 43.8 649 81.1 48.4 846 94.0 32.6 485 60.6 45.0 1,114 123.8 44.9 903 112.8

RECORD BY THE MONTH

Month Games Record August 7 7-0-0 September 189 108-77-4 October 271 152-116-3 November 199 125-65-10 December 25 19-6-0

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6 3 8 6 2 4 5 5 8 6

1st 3rd Pen Downs Down Fum-Lost Pen Yds 189 62-159 19-9 61 428 267 61-170 21-13 68 526 198 65-157 19-8 60 509 206 65-173 20-9 77 639 243 55-170 24-11 75 711 173 65-169 29-15 83 656 180 48-159 30-22 60 498 189 51-167 14-10 70 618 329 100-206 19-8 91 760 230 73-155 28-8 63 591 240 67-213 31-18 75 749 159 47-171 19-13 46 450 196 49-152 21-11 53 528 220 76-217 34-19 80 802 261 70-199 28-16 98 800 308 90-210 26-19 84 709 259 68-215 34-25 82 766 206 56-169 31-15 63 534 213 66-164 34-18 59 494 231 70-167 26-13 59 549 224 76-176 31-11 71 553 239 68-142 26-18 70 621 184 60-155 32-16 93 809 165 47-168 24-9 83 673 184 55-169 28-12 66 510 169 55-165 27-15 79 573 183 37-19 82 774 137 25-20 74 690 196 33-18 76 609 164 40-25 93 854 156 31-18 62 536 158 54-143 47-27 60 716 129 45-136 29-15 62 518 113 40-134 25-21 52 483 148 54-148 31-17 62 561 142 11-6 64 565 133 16-8 45 451 157 18-11 52 508 163 22-11 58 632 145 -29-14 43 418 -20-14 44 439 119 -34-16 35 512 ---43 407 97 -35 316 120 -29-14 33 352 121 -29-15 33 340 130 -23-15 58 529 120 -23-15 50 490 126 -34-24 42 435 89 -22-17 310 132 -32-17 617 103 -375

Pts 203 323 178 272 283 201 191 189 363 261 233 128 236 152 232 295 259 146 245 267 231 288 286 210 270 248 215 251 209 182 205 217 110 118 200 197 184 323 243 255 166 125 93 127 127 89 157 176 129 148 171 98 211 140

PPG 18.5 23.1 16.2 24.7 23.6 18.3 17.4 15.8 24.2 23.7 15.5 11.6 21.5 10.1 15.5 19.7 17.1 12.2 18.8 24.3 19.3 26.2 26.0 19.1 24.5 22.5 19.5 22.8 16.1 15.2 20.5 21.7 12.2 11.8 20.0 21.8 23.0 35.9 30.4 28.3 18.4 13.9 13.3 14.1 12.7 9.9 17.4 22.0 12.9 18.5 19.0 12.3 23.4 17.5

OPPONENT TWICE IN SAME YEAR Pct. 1.000 .582 .566 .653 .760

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RECORDS

LONGEST SERIES VS. OPPONENTS

TD 10 16 11 13 9 8 11 10 21 13 15 5 10 10 12 14 15 8 11 16 5 13 17 9 16 17 10 12 10 10 9 10 4 3 8 10 8 12 14 14 14 7 4

HISTORY

202.8 238.4 289.0 283.1 259.0 256.8 268.0 240.4 325.7 293.0

TD 15 24 10 14 21 10 11 11 25 21 12 9 11 8 16 23 15 9 19 17 21 21 17 11 16 12 14 15 14 9 15 18 10 10 16 15 18 29 19 12 8 9

2007 IN REVIEW

2,028 2,146 2,601 2,265 2,590 2,054 2,412 1,923 2,931 2,344

Rushing Yds YPG 1,430 130.0 2,378 169.9 1,468 133.5 2,111 191.9 2,699 224.9 1,414 128.5 1,507 137.0 1,645 137.1 2,963 197.5 1,974 179.5 1,698 113.2 1,485 135.0 1,768 160.7 1,285 85.7 2,047 138.3 2,793 186.2 1,833 122.2 1,631 135.9 1,941 149.3 2,113 192.1 1,929 160.8 2,806 255.1 1,967 178.8 1,360 123.6 1,688 153.5 1,213 110.3 1,151 104.6 1,619 147.2 1,547 119.0 999 83.3 1,740 174.0 2,017 201.7 1,578 175.3 1,351 135.1 1,439 143.9 1,653 183.6 1,746 218.3 2,052 228.0 1,944 243.0 1,296 144.0 1,068 118.7 1,064 118.2 484 69.1

OPPONENTS

Att. 410 498 398 483 568 451 440 459 601 465 530 436 453 511 590 628 553 461 477 506 531 541 504 408 475 425 447 431 494 453 519 521 460 480 444 432 429 469 473 443 329 383 255

PLAYERS

YPG 318.2 360.4 330.4 378.0 391.9 278.5 292.5 291.2 411.9 376.4 286.1 253.2 328.3 249.3 322.2 361.1 309.4 307.3 309.2 392.5 329.7 411.0 366.6 281.3 346.5 290.6 304.7 275.5 276.4 232.4 294.8 317.8 275.1 250.5 273.3 310.0 313.4 349.7 410.8 300.4 268.9 243.6 192.3

2008 INFORMATION

Total Yds 3,500 5,046 3,634 4,158 4,703 3,064 3,218 3,494 6,178 4,140 4,292 2,785 3,611 3,739 4,833 5,416 4,641 3,687 4,020 4,317 3,956 4,521 4,032 3,094 3,812 3,197 3,352 3,030 3,593 2,789 2,948 3,178 2,476 2,505 2,733 2,790 2,507 3,147 3,286 2,704 2,420 2,192 1,346

COACHES & STAFF

GP 11 14 11 11 12 11 11 12 15 11 15 11 11 15 15 15 15 12 13 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 12 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 8 9 9 9 7 9 10 9 9 8 10 8 9 8 9 8

INTRODUCTION

ANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS Year 1949 1951 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986

Player Al Campana Ralph Goldston Dave Kimmel Dave Kimmel Ray Carter Ralph Morelli Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Phil Williams Sanford Rivers Dick Adipotti Ken Kacenga Ken Kacenga Dick Banks Rosie Blackwell Rosie Blackwell Dave Garden Dave Garden John Kinch Dave Garden Marschell Brumfield Marschell Brumfield Marschell Brumfield Robby Robson Robby Robson Paris Wicks Paris Wicks Robert L. Thompson John Murphy Robert L. Thompson Rod Love

No. 78 83 168 133 84 78 150 138 117 129 122 64 132 125 80 159 116 128 187 251 112 138 119 163 268 269 245 282 120 173 126 147

Yards 387 469 940 790 385 447 1,010 1,006 525 656 476 600 692 614 310 773 586 604 808 1,158 523 641 493 866 1,144 897 1,363 1,392 506 685 492 691

Avg. 4.9 5.7 5.6 5.9 4.6 5.7 6.7 7.3 4.5 5.0 3.9 9.3 5.2 4.9 3.8 4.9 5.1 4.9 4.3 4.6 4.3 4.6 4.1 5.3 4.3 3.3 5.6 4.9 4.2 4.0 3.9 4.7

TD 4 2 6 6 1 3 9 10 4 7 3 6 4 7 1 7 4 7 4 10 7 3 15 14 24 7 16 10 4 3 4 4

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

Rushing

Lorenzo Davis led the team in rushing twice (1987 and 1988) and receiving once (1989).

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1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Lorenzo Davis Lorenzo Davis Archie Herring Archie Herring Tamron Smith Tamron Smith Tamron Smith Shawn Patton Jake Andreadis Adrian Brown Jake Andreadis Adrian Brown Adrian Brown P.J. Mays P.J. Mays P.J. Mays Josh Cayson Monquantae Gibson Marcus Mason Marcus Mason Kevin Smith

131 110 166 221 301 322 287 322 138 164 195 194 320 184 227 225 135 124 176 302 123

647 581 1,095 904 1,545 1,403 1,433 1,626 593 655 1,057 884 1,589 781 1,446 1,284 707 680 892 1,847 610

4.9 5.2 6.6 4.0 5.1 4.3 4.9 5.0 4.3 4.0 5.4 4.6 5.0 4.2 6.4 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.1 6.1 5.0

2 6 12 11 10 21 20 14 6 11 11 8 17 10 21 11 4 5 8 23 10

Receiving Year 1949 1951 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Player Frank Davanzo John Boliver Tony Cougras Tom Smolanovich Tom Smolanovich Paul Ceremuga Dave Johnson Fred Quatro Frank Horvath Bill Leshnock Barry Rose Craig Cotton Dave DelSignore Dave DelSignore Dave DelSignore Bob Ferranti Bob Ferranti Bob Ferranti Dave Ferguson Dave Ferguson Bob Davie Russ Musiel Jim Ferranti Jim Ferranti Jim Ferranti Joe Koken Jeﬀ Patterson Jeﬀ Patterson John Goode Frank Pokorny Rick Shepas Rick Shepas Maury Bident Dave McIntosh Lorenzo Davis Ray Ellington Andre Ballinger Herb Williams Don Zwisler Don Zwisler William Walker Renauld Ray Willis Marshall Renauld Ray

No. Yards Avg. TD 22 284 12.9 3 11 166 15.1 3 15 290 19.3 1 14 253 18.1 0 14 317 22.6 4 39 615 15.8 8 16 271 16.9 4 10 208 20.8 2 12 192 16.0 2 13 137 10.5 0 9 139 15.4 1 24 280 11.7 3 23 441 19.2 6 43 722 16.8 8 36 843 23.4 7 46 808 17.5 4 36 514 14.4 4 43 725 16.8 7 28 369 13.2 0 38 674 18.4 2 22 259 11.7 0 31 406 13.1 2 47 690 14.7 2 42 857 20.4 10 75 1,276 17.0 13 24 260 10.8 1 23 337 13.7 2 28 611 21.8 4 45 974 21.2 11 43 549 12.8 7 61 959 15.7 3 54 821 15.2 2 49 637 13.0 4 27 286 10.6 1 33 547 16.6 2 37 696 18.8 5 30 408 13.6 3 72 1,306 18.1 9 33 527 16.0 3 49 861 17.6 9 42 651 15.5 3 25 507 20.3 2 40 490 12.3 1 26 562 21.6 7

Renauld Ray led the Penguins in receiving in 1996 and 1998 1998.. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Elliott Giles Eugene Mintze Jerald Burley Jerald Burley Kyle Smith Kyle Smith Kyle Smith T.J. Peterson Ferlando Williams

62 26 21 20 29 28 37 53 42

1,301 356 314 363 530 444 482 767 499

21.0 13.7 15.0 18.1 18.3 15.9 13.0 14.5 11.9

8 1 3 3 3 2 5 7 2

Yds 754 339 567 345 433 1,245 643 260 337 321 372 911 664 1,855 1,639 1,411 1,059 2,123 962 1,144 1,022 1,259 832 1,332 1,623

TD 10 0 2 0 4 12 8 2 4 1 3 6 6 16 12 7 7 18 4 5 2 5 7 14 15

Passing Year 1949 1951 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

Player Att.-Comp. Robert Gibson 92-49 George Ceremuga 65-24 Jerry Cox 73-35 Mike Santor 52-20 Harold Green 66-22 Harold Green 187-81 Harold Green 75-36 Ben Bruno 53-18 Ben Bruno 50-24 Ben Bruno 82-29 Joe Roth 68-27 Joe Piunno 127-61 Joe Roth 90-43 Denny Klembara 280-121 Denny Klembara 223-93 Ron Jaworski 200-98 Ron Jaworski 190-87 Ron Jaworski 259-139 Cliff Stoudt 151-64 Cliff Stoudt 154-77 Cliff Stoudt 135-66 Cliff Stoudt 197-96 Keith Snoddy 133-56 Keith Snoddy 199-86 Keith Snoddy 209-103

Pct. 53.2 36.9 48.0 38.5 33.3 43.3 48.0 31.5 48.0 35.0 39.7 48.0 47.8 43.2 41.7 49.0 45.8 53.6 42.3 50.0 48.9 48.7 42.1 43.2 49.3

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ANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS 36.0 41.0 53.8 60.5 49.6 49.8 60.3 59.2 55.4 50.0 53.2 51.3 57.1 57.6 60.2 53.0 57.1 60.7 55.2 59.7 54.7 59.6 52.0 49.6 60.4 59.7 56.8 62.5

520 947 758 1,021 833 1,473 2,138 2,452 717 1,299 1,597 1,383 2,196 1,504 2,453 2,010 921 1,961 1,036 2,573 1,416 1,201 711 1,316 1,822 1,949 2,086 1,845

2 8 4 9 8 11 10 15 0 9 14 7 12 7 21 10 6 9 8 19 15 8 6 12 16 14 14 7

2P FG Pts. 0 0 36 0 0 21 0 0 43 0 0 37 0 0 78 0 0 50 0 0 48 0 0 61 0 0 30 0 0 30 0 0 18 0 0 30 0 0 30 0 0 31 0 0 62 0 0 48 0 0 38 0 0 36 0 0 30 2 0 50 1 0 68 0 0 66 0 0 36 0 0 42 0 0 48 0 0 36 0 0 44 0 0 48 1 0 56 0 0 42 0 0 24 0 0 42 0 0 24 0 0 60 0 0 43 0 0 42 0 0 90

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Marschell Brumfield Robby Robson Robby Robson Paris Wicks Paul McFadden John Goode John Dowling John Dowling Lorenzo Davis Lorenzo Davis Darren Morgan Robert Fozkos Jeff Wilkins Leo Hawkins Tamron Smith Tamron Smith Shawn Patton Jake Andreadis Jon Dorma Adrian Brown Adrian Brown Mark Griffith Adrian Brown P.J. Mays P.J. Mays P.J. Mays Nick Terracina Nick Terracina Brian Palmer Marcus Mason Brian Palmer

15 20 7 17 11 11 0 0 10 2 0 0 0 14 21 20 17 6 0 11 20 0 18 10 22 13 0 0 0 23 0

0 0 0 0 21 0 26 25 0 0 16 43 34 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 29 31 39 0 34

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 17 0 9 14 0 0 12 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 13 11 7 0 14

90 120 42 104 72 66 53 67 62 12 52 94 86 84 126 120 102 36 36 66 122 54 108 60 132 78 60 64 60 138 76

Total Offensive Yards Year 1949 1951 1956

Player Plays Rush Robert Gibson 121 83 Ralph Goldston 114 469 Dave Kimmel 178 940

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Pass Total 754 837 162 631 0 940

790 507 1,504 1,198 1,026 708 574 847 710 1,707 1,578 1,388 950 2,101 1,142 1,313 1,428 1,576 1,122 1,795 1,972 897 1,795 1,403 1,051 980 1,583 2,336 2,477 724 2,104 1,952 1,854 2,507 1,835 2,657 2,184 945 2,233 1,400 3,211 1,765 1,722 1,284 1,570 1,802 1,952 2,420 2,058

Ret 210 230 146 62 70 N/A N/A N/A N/A 68 71 353 379 0 0 63

Yds. 1,248 1,053 541 680 1,268 1,154 717 708 574 760 902 1,034 1,237 1,069 675 897

All-Purpose Yardage Year 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972

Player Rush Dave Kimmel 940 Dave Kimmel 790 Ray Carter 385 Paul Ceremuga 3 Frank Horvath 1,010 Frank Horvath 1,006 Frank Horvath 525 Phil Williams 656 Dick Adipotti 463 Ken Kacenga 486 Ken Kacenga 692 Ken Kacenga 614 Dave DelSignore 15 Roosevelt Blackwell 773 Roosevelt Blackwell 586 Dave Garden 604

Rec 98 33 10 615 188 148 192 52 111 206 139 67 843 296 89 230

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XP 0 3 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

0 433 1,245 188 20 52 111 911 664 1,855 1,639 1,411 1,059 2,123 962 1,144 1,022 1,259 832 1,332 1,623 0 53 11 1,021 833 1,473 2,138 2,452 717 1,642 1,597 1,383 2,196 1,504 2,453 2,010 921 1,961 1,036 2,573 1,416 1,201 0 1,316 1,822 1,949 2,086 1,845

HISTORY

TD 6 3 7 6 13 8 8 10 5 5 3 5 5 4 9 8 5 6 5 8 11 11 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 7 4 7 4 10 7 7 15

790 74 259 1,010 1,006 656 463 -64 46 -148 -61 -23 -109 -22 180 169 406 317 290 463 349 897 1,363 1,392 30 147 110 198 25 7 462 355 471 311 331 204 174 24 272 364 638 349 521 1,284 254 -20 3 334 213

2007 IN REVIEW

1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977

Player Matzie Perantoni Jim Heber Tony Aiello Pete Lanzi Al Perl Pete Lanzi Al Campana Al Campana Frank Davanzo Ralph Goldston John Boliver Lee Bobo Dick Franco Joe Guido Frank Beck Walter Dawson John Rouse Dave Kimmel Tom Richards Paul Ceremuga Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Phil Williams Dick Adipotti Dick Adipotti Dick Adipotti Dave DelSignore Dave DelSignore Roosevelt Blackwell Roosevelt Blackwell Bob Ferranti Dave Garden John Kinch Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Marschell Brumfield

139 98 230 156 147 135 99 127 134 330 294 222 229 311 227 241 254 349 243 328 316 269 247 285 159 206 252 418 479 156 409 315 381 368 346 436 428 198 356 285 482 343 298 256 327 310 296 383 334

OPPONENTS

Year 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952

Dave Kimmel Harold Green Harold Green Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Phil Williams Dick Adipotti Joe Piunno Joe Roth Denny Klembara Denny Klembara Ron Jaworski Ron Jaworski Ron Jaworski Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Keith Snoddy Keith Snoddy Keith Snoddy Robby Robson Paris Wicks Paris Wicks Jamie DeVore Trenton Lykes Bob Courtney Trenton Lykes Trenton Lykes Frank Edie Ray Isaac Ray Isaac Ray Isaac Nick Cochran Mark Brungard Mark Brungard Mark Brungard Demond Tidwell Demond Tidwell Jeff Ryan Jeff Ryan Jeff Ryan Jeff Ryan P.J. Mays Aaron Marshall Tom Zetts Tom Zetts Tom Zetts Tom Zetts

PLAYERS

TB Adrian Brown rushed for 1,589 yards and scored 17 touchdowns in 1999.

Scoring

1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

2008 INFORMATION

114-41 151-62 104-56 124-75 135-67 203-101 315-190 365-216 128-71 200-100 186-99 195-100 254-145 224-129 314-189 311-165 119-68 242-147 152-84 288-172 192-105 161-96 98-51 224-111 255-154 258-154 301-171 277-173

COACHES & STAFF

Les Pakalnis Jamie DeVore Griffin Keys Jamie DeVore Trenton Lykes Bob Courtney Trenton Lykes Trenton Lykes Frank Edie Ray Isaac Ray Isaac Ray Isaac Nick Cochran Mark Brungard Mark Brungard Mark Brungard Demond Tidwell Demond Tidwell Jeff Ryan Jeff Ryan Jeff Ryan Jeff Ryan Aaron Marshall Aaron Marshall Tom Zetts Tom Zetts Tom Zetts Tom Zetts

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1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Dave Garden 808 John Kinch 1,158 Russ Musiel 0 Marschell Brumﬁeld 641 Jim Ferranti -7 Marschell Brumﬁeld 866 Jim Ferranti 5 Robby Robson 897 Paris Wicks 1,363 Paris Wicks 1,392 Robert Thompson 506 John Murphy 685 Robert Thompson 492 Rick Shepas 10 Lorenzo Davis 647 Lorenzo Davis 581 Archie Herring 1,095 Archie Herring 904 Tamron Smith 1,545 Tamron Smith 1,403 Darnell Clark 1,166 Shawn Patton 1,626 Jake Andreadis 593 Adrian Brown 655 Jake Andreadis 1,057 Jake Andreadis 545 Adrian Brown 1,589 P.J. Mays 781 P.J. Mays 1,446 P.J. Mays 1,284 Josh Cayson 707 Josh Cayson 674 Marcus Mason 892 Marcus Mason 1,847 Ferlando Williams 464

14 18 318 -9 690 150 1,276 185 95 222 58 60 255 821 592 247 26 32 57 66 48 306 258 4 130 151 93 56 141 192 40 217 9 79 499

0 0 320 0 177 307 328 25 240 99 682 240 500 111 0 0 565 611 0 0 607 129 24 0 501 278 0 62 23 0 428 88 103 0 90

822 1,176 638 632 860 1,323 1,609 1,107 1,698 1,713 1,246 985 1,247 942 1,239 828 1,686 1,547 1,602 1,469 1,822 2,061 875 659 1,688 974 1,682 899 1,610 1,476 1,175 978 1,014 1,926 1,053

Tackles Year 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

ANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS Player Tom Perantoni Tom Perantoni Bill Sperlazza Ed Polak Jerry Tuscano Greg Fitzpatrick Greg Fitzpatrick Ron Pentz Bob Lombardi Brett Modic Jeﬀ Gergel Joe Schartner Mark Derthick Pat Toler Pat Toler Pat Narduzzi Jerry Paciﬁco Paul Soltis Paul Soltis Mike Cochran Derek Pixley Ron Brown Marcus Evans Leon Jones Reggie Lee Leon Jones Kawonza Swan Dwyte Smiley Dwyte Smiley Ian Dominelli Tim Johnson Jon Tekac Russell Stuvaints Jon Tekac Yancey Marcum Jeremiah Wright James Terry Marty Hutchinson Jeremiah Wright

UT 30 33 42 56 57 91 44 59 55 75 49 51 48 68 70 74 112 108 62 60 77 74 103 66 95 27 49 77 98 92 34 48 48 56 33 44 74 41

AT 59 65 57 58 52 40 57 56 39 44 66 53 111 95 89 64 73 67 52 36 56 51 74 63 21 53 43 46 126 88 35 21 61 58 58 27 54 35

Total 89 98 114 114 128 109 131 101 115 94 119 115 104 159 163 159 138 185 175 114 96 133 125 177 129 116 80 92 123 224 180 69 69 109 114 91 71 111 76

Interceptions 2007 IN REVIEW

Year 1965 1966 1969 1970 1971

HISTORY

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

RECORDS

1981

Marty Hutchinson played through a bro broken ken left hand to record 111 tackles in 2006 2006..

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1982 1983 1984 1985 1986

Player Dick Adipotti Chad Rudzik Don Cramb Ron Yoder Ron Yoder Tom Perantoni Don Cramb Ron Yoder Al Campman Al Campman Ron Pentz Joe Bell Kevin Statzer Kevin Statzer Kevin Statzer Pat Durina Larry Grist Dave Peters Mick O’Hara Dave Peters Terry Chatman Larry Toles Larry Toles Jason Price

No. 4 3 5 3 2 2 2 2 5 5 2 4 4 9 8 4 4 3 3 8 4 4 5 2

Yds. 101 17 138 15 40 35 19 17 13 42 14 58 48 43 77 79 12 28 7 102 48 56 105 -6

TDs 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0

Dwyte Smiley led the Guins in tackles during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. 1987 1988 1989

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Pete Rekstis Pete Rekstis John Matakovich Tony Tellington David Newby Dave Roberts Randy Smith Dave Roberts Leon Jones Lester Weaver Eugene Lewis Anthony Pannunzio Dwyte Smiley Dwyte Smiley Jake Anderson Kawonza Swan Jake Anderson Tim Johnson Tim Johnson LeVar Greene Sherod Holmes Mike Bracken Waymann Peters Jason Perry Codera Jackson Codera Jackson Jason Perry Lenny Wicks De’Angelo Wilson Dorian Chenault

4 3 3 3 3 8 8 9 5 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 7 3 3 4 3 6 4 4 2 2 2

-3 37 31 21 17 75 141 39 67 136 0 12 34 56 24 38 47 75 87 73 1 18 43 70 103 48 141 38 34 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0

Punting Average Year 1951 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965 1966 1967 1968

Player John Boliver Jerry Cox Dave Kimmel Tom Smolanovich Tom Smolanovich Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Frank Horvath Michael Woloschak Craig Cotton Joe Kent Joe Kent Joe Kent

No. 56 27 24 22 30 25 46 39 42 39 62 51 68

Yards Long Avg. 2,135 38.1 875 32.4 833 34.8 697 31.7 965 32.2 842 33.7 1,486 35.2 1,476 38.0 1,314 31.3 1,268 57 32.5 2,165 34.9 1,684 33.0 2,489 36.6

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ANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS 36.3 33.5 35.6 37.5 37.5 39.1 39.4 37.6 38.2 36.4 40.0 37.5 41.0 40.2 40.0 34.8 41.8 37.5 36.4 37.4 35.0 35.3 36.6 36.1 38.8 39.7 32.1 38.8 38.9 37.0 40.5 38.4 37.4 36.1 40.0 38.3 37.6 37.3 36.8

Kickoff Returns Player No. Yards Avg. LG Dave Kimmel 5 108 21.6 Ray Carter 9 185 20.6 Ray Carter 4 101 25.3 Tom Smolanovich 7 108 15.4 Albert Grossi 8 186 23.2 31 Darrell Rippey 5 78 15.6 Dave DelSignore 17 333 19.6 Ken Kacenga 15 310 20.6 Dick Banks 8 134 16.8 26 Rudy Florio 13 201 15.5 29 Andy Kuchmaner 15 207 13.8 24 Joe Rich 9 184 20.4 35 Dan Contrucci 18 457 25.4 54 Eric Escola 12 243 20.2 30 Rick Banna 11 221 20.1 34 Russ Musiel 18 348 19.3 27 Robby Robson 13 177 13.6 21 Marschell Brumﬁeld 14 307 21.9 44 Jim Ferranti 13 303 23.3 52 Paris Wicks 10 244 24.4 48 Paris Wicks 13 240 18.5 27 Robert Thompson 20 374 18.7 43 Robert Thompson 26 672 25.9 91 John Murphy 12 252 21.0 39 Robert Thompson 23 491 21.4 53 Jerry Mapes 13 228 17.5 30 Archie Herring 18 394 21.9 41 Archie Herring 23 596 25.9 57 Archie Herring 20 450 22.5 52 Archie Herring 20 611 30.5 91 Dave Roberts 20 477 23.8 46 Malcolm Everett 22 427 19.4 40 Darnell Clark 26 608 23.4 39 Randy Smith 17 562 33.1 81 Tom Paolucci 27 647 23.9 43 Willis Marshall 6 104 17.3 23 Jake Andreadis 11 237 21.5 36 Andre Cook 17 279 16.4 23 Andre Coleman 36 839 23.3 46 Andre Coleman 18 396 22.0 48 Jerald Burley 12 306 25.5 49 Jerald Burley 12 253 21.1 42 Josh Cayson 16 428 26.8 78 Matt Rycraft 14 310 22.1 75 Marcus Mason 4 113 28.2 44 Josh Cayson 12 236 19.7 30 De’Angelo Wilson 11 266 24.2 38

Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. LG 10 102 10.2 6 62 6.2 6 45 7.5 6 65 6.5 6 70 11.7 7 119 17.0 70 6 31 5.2 10 4 92 23.0 5 43 8.6 15 257 17.1 52 3 17 5.7 9 5 32 6.4 19 118 6.2 14 10 53 5.3 11 21 203 9.7 70 24 182 7.6 52

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Russ Musiel Jim Ferranti Jim Ferranti Pat Durina Pat Durina John Goode Robert Thompson Tim Blood Rick Shepas Rick Shepas Rick Shepas Pete Rekstis Maury Bibent Maury Bibent Pete Rekstis Andre Ballinger Dave Roberts Trent Boykin Trent Boykin Jabari Teague David Eastham Jake Andreadis Andre Cook Anthony Barone Eugene Mintze Jerald Burley Jerald Burley Kyle Smith Kyle Smith Jason Perry Jason Perry De’Angelo Wilson

15 11 16 5 20 12 20 13 31 14 15 11 18 16 7 28 17 25 31 13 39 35 14 11 10 17 18 23 24 9 19 27

86 52 187 62 107 82 181 129 127 75 111 128 142 80 52 155 317 201 226 65 215 264 117 73 90 289 124 142 171 125 191 284

5.7 4.7 11.7 12.4 5.4 6.8 9.1 9.9 3.3 5.4 7.4 11.6 7.9 5.0 7.4 5.5 18.6 8.0 7.3 5.0 5.5 7.5 8.4 6.6 9.0 17.0 6.9 6.2 7.1 13.9 10.1 10.5

42 18 37 46 14 60 81 18 22 12 28 44 23 11 13 15 71 36 28 14 18 24 16 21 16 77 15 30 27 36 64 76

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RECORDS

Player Dave Kimmel Dave Kimmel Ray Carter Tom Smolanovich Frank Horvath Albert Grossi Dave DelSignore Dave DelSignore Ken Kacenga Dave DelSignore Mike Pacak Andy Kuchmaner Joe Rich Russ Musiel Russ Musiel Russ Musiel

1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

HISTORY

Nick Xides led the Penguins in punting from 1982-85.. He had 77 punts in 1984. 1982-85

Year 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975

Jason Perry returned returned a punt and an interception for a touchdown in 2006 2006..

2007 IN REVIEW

Year 1956 1957 1958 1959 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

OPPONENTS

60 47 67 56 75 70 69 72 63 59 58 57 67 60 60 66 73 55 55 60 55 59 66 52 53 66 53 56 67 55 61 85 54 52 60 70 67 52 57

PLAYERS

835 807 2,135 1,912 2,061 1,924 1,499 1,243 1,566 1,749 1,479 3,074 2,704 2,532 2,321 3,193 2,468 1,985 2,073 2,022 1,050 1,517 1,978 1,265 2,330 2,781 1,667 1,822 2,220 2,144 2,549 2,457 1,794 2,416 2,519 2,372 1,693 2,203 1,744

2008 INFORMATION

23 24 60 51 55 49 38 33 41 48 37 82 66 63 58 77 59 53 57 54 30 43 54 35 60 70 52 47 57 58 63 64 48 67 63 62 45 59 47

COACHES & STAFF

Joe Kent Mark Mancuso Ron Jaworski Don Calloway Don Calloway Don Calloway Don Calloway Chuck Haynali Chuck Haynali Chuck Haynali Chris Weber Chris Weber Chris Weber Nick Xides Nick Xides Nick Xides Nick Xides Ken Kubus Frank Edie Ken Kubus Larry Bucciarelli Frank Edie Larry Bucciarelli Larry Bucciarelli Jeﬀ Wilkins Tim Dreslinski Brad MacGregor J.J. Stefancin J.J. Stefancin Anthony Rozzo Anthony Rozzo Troy LeFever Kosta Karapetsas Kosta Karapetsas Joe Bishop Joe Bishop Joe Bishop Joe Bishop Ben Nowicki

INTRODUCTION

1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

TOP RUSHING PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts) 304 • Dick Adipotti vs. S. Connecticut State, 10/22/1966 (24)

Individual 200-Yard Rushing Games (18) Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts) 265 • Marcus Mason at Western Illinois, 10/14/2006 (20) 264 • Robby Robson vs. Delaware, 11/10/1979 (30) 253 • Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/10/1960 (20) 249 • Marcus Mason vs. Southern Illinois, 11/4/2006 (29) 246 • Tamron Smith vs. Samford, 12/14/1991 (46) 236 • Monquantae Gibson at W. Kentucky, 11/11/2006 (43) 227 • Paris Wicks at Morehead State, 11/14/1981 (24) 226 • P.J. Mays vs. Lock Haven, 8/30/2001 (21) 218 • P.J. Mays vs. Missouri State, 10/13/2001 (24) 215 • Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa, 11/21/1981 (33) 214 • Paris Wicks at Austin Peay, 10/16/1982 (30) 211 • Dave Garden vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/13/1973 (24) 210 • P.J. Mays vs. Southern Illinois, 11/2/2002 (28) 210 • Jake Andreadis vs. Wingate, 10/21/1995 (22) 208 • Dave Kimmel at Western Michigan, 10/19/1957 203 • Marcus Mason vs. Missouri State, 10/22/2005 (32) 202 • Archie Herring vs. Towson State, 11/18/1989 (24) 201 • P.J. Mays at Marshall, 11/24/2001 (30)

Individual 175-199 Yard Rushing Games (20) Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts) 198 • Monquantae Gibson vs. Northeastern, 9/10/2005 (32) 198 • Adrian Brown at Southern Illinois, 10/9/1999 (27) 197 • Marcus Mason vs. Indiana State, 10/7/2006 (22) 195 • Leo Hawkins vs. Southern Illinois, 11/12/1988 (19) 189 • Ralph Morelli at Eastern Michigan, 9/25/1959 (18) 189 • Dave Kimmel vs. Western Colorado, 9/21/1957 (18) 188 • Adrian Brown vs. Florida A&M, 12/11/1999 (30) 187 • Adrian Brown at Eastern Washington, 12/13/1997 (20) 187 • Tamron Smith at The Citadel, 12/5/1992 (29) 185 • Frank Horvath vs. S. Connecticut St., 10/14/1961 (21) 184 • Frank Horvath vs. Texas Lutheran, 11/18/1961 (16) 180 • P.J. Mays vs. Clarion, 9/8/2001 (9) 178 • Darnell Clark at Ohio, 11/7/1992 (19) 177 • Marschell Brumﬁeld at Northern Iowa, 9/9/1978 (17) 176 • Marcus Mason at Illinois State, 10/28/2006 (33) 176 • P.J. Mays vs. Indiana State, 10/5/2002 (30) 176 • Tamron Smith vs. Northeastern, 9/28/1991 (28) 176 • Leo Hawkins vs. Morgan State, 9/21/1991 (22) 175 • Adrian Brown at Kent, 9/12/1998 (22) 175 • Robby Robson vs. Western Illinois, 10/27/1979 (38)

HISTORY

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OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

Individual 300-Yard Rushing Games (1)

TB Robby Robson had 264 yards rushing on 30 carries against Delaware in 1979.

Individual 150-174 Yard Rushing Games (40) Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts) 172 • Marcus Mason vs. Northern Iowa, 10/21/2006 (33) 171 • Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/9/1961 (13) 170 • P.J. Mays vs. Elon, 11/17/2001 (15) 168 • Monquantae Gibson at McNeese State, 9/18/2004 (23) 168 • Paris Wicks vs. Middle Tennessee St., 10/30/1982 (33) 168 • Ken Kacenga at Baldwin-Wallace, 9/29/1967 (25) 167 • Monquantae Gibson at Western Illinois, 11/6/2004 (25) 166 • Dave Garden vs. Akron, 11/16/1974 (16) 165 • P.J. Mays vs. Clarion, 8/29/2002 (26) 163 • Adrian Brown vs. Missouri State, 11/6/1999 (32) 163 • Al Campana vs. Canisius, 9/25/1948 (18) 160 • Monquantae Gibson vs. Liberty, 9/25/2004 (30) 160 • Adrian Brown vs. Georgia Southern, 12/18/1999 (22) 160 • George Ceremuga vs. St. Francis, 10/20/1951 (12) 160 • Robert Thompson vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/1/1984 (18) 159 • Shawn Patton vs. Slippery Rock, 9/24/1994 (23) 159 • Tamron Smith vs. James Madison, 9/26/1992 (34) 159 • Paris Wicks vs. Western Illinois, 11/7/1981 (27) 159 • Dick Adipotti at Augustana, 10/16/1965 (17) 158 • Marcus Mason vs. Illinois State, 12/2/2006 (26) 158 • Josh Cayson vs. Indiana State, 10/30/2004 (32) 158 • Shawn Patton vs. Alcorn State, 11/25/1994 (22) 158 • Lorenzo Davis at MTSU, 10/31/1987 (21) 158 • Dave Kimmel vs. Marshall, 11/3/1956 (20) 157 • John Kinch vs. Akron, 11/16/1974 (24) 156 • Ray Carter vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/9/1957 (23) 154 • Tamron Smith at Illinois State, 11/13/1993 (26) 154 • Bill Leshnock at Augustana, 10/17/1964 (16) 153 • Tamron Smith at Towson State, 11/10/1990 (15) 153 • John Kinch vs. Central State, 9/13/1975 (28) 153 • Ray Repasky vs. S. Connecticut State, 10/12/1963 (15) 152 • Marcus Mason at Indiana State, 10/8/2005 (18) 152 • Matt Rycraft vs. Western Illinois, 10/11/2003 (21) 152 • Dave Kimmel vs. Abilene Christian, 10/23/1954 (10) 151 • Dick Adipotti at Central Michigan, 9/17/1966 (19) 151 • Joe Guido vs. Mount Union, 11/18/1954 (15) 150 • P.J. Mays at Indiana State, 10/6/2001 (34) 150 • Tamron Smith vs. Liberty, 10/16/1993 (17) 150 • Jerry Mapes vs. Cincinnati, 9/14/1985 (28) 150 • Dave Kimmel at Morris Harvey, 10/11/1956 (18)

RECORDS

Individual 125-149 Yard Rushing Games (71)

TB Marcus Mason se sett the school mark for 100yard games in a season with 10 in 2006.

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Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts) 149 • Jabari Scott at Indiana State, 11/3/2007 (14) 149 • Leo Hawkins at Eastern Illinois, 9/24/1988 (17) 149 • Paris Wicks vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/24/1981 (27) 148 • Tamron Smith vs. Morgan State, 9/18/1993 (14) 147 • Adrian Brown at Northern Iowa, 10/23/1999 (29) 147 • Eric Escola vs. Wayne State, 10/26/1974 (12)

147 • Dave Kimmel vs. North Texas State, 10/26/1956 (21) 146 • Josh Cayson at Illinois State, 10/23/2004 (25) 146 • P.J. Mays at Illinois State, 11/9/2002 (32) 145 • Paris Wicks at Cincinnati, 9/5/1981 (21) 144 • Calvin Mason at Tennessee Tech, 9/16/1967 (13) 144 • Darnell Clark vs. Eastern Kentucky, 10/2/1993 (16) 144 • Paris Wicks vs. Akron, 9/4/1982 (24) 144 • Marschell Brumfield vs. Saginaw, 9/30/1978 (28) 143 • Jake Andreadis vs. Delaware, 10/17/1998 (11) 143 • Archie Herring vs. Morgan State, 9/30/1989 (13) 142 • Shawn Patton vs. Montana, 12/10/1994 (26) 142 • John Murphy at Morehead State, 11/17/1984 (20) 142 • Frank Horvath vs. North Dakota, 11/4/1961 (25) 141 • Robby Robson vs. Akron, 10/4/1980 (37) 140 • Shawn Patton vs. Boise State, 12/17/1994 (27) 140 • Paris Wicks at Morehead State, 11/13/1982 (27) 140 • Dave Garden vs. Central Michigan, 11/11/1972 (14) 140 • Ken Kacenga vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 9/14/1968 (16) 139 • Shawn Patton vs. Buffalo, 11/5/1994 (21) 139 • Paris Wicks vs. Northern Iowa, 11/20/1982 (36) 139 • Cliff Stoudt vs. South Dakota State, 11/15/1975 (15) 139 • Sanford Rivers vs. S. Connecticut State, 10/9/1965 (35) 138 • Tamron Smith at Towson State, 11/23/1991 (30) 138 • Robby Robson vs. South Dakota St., 11/24/1979 (28) 137 • P.J. Mays vs. Samford, 11/23/2002 (23) 137 • Tamron Smith vs. Nevada-Reno, 12/7/1991 (25) 136 • Josh Cayson vs. Edinboro, 8/28/2003 (10) 136 • Paris Wicks vs. Tennessee Tech, 9/18/1982 (30) 136 • Robby Robson vs. Akron, 10/21/1978 (26) 136 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. N. Michigan, 10/17/1970 (20) 136 • Ken Kacenga at Southern Illinois, 10/8/1966 (19) 136 • Frank Horvath vs. Northern Michigan, 9/29/1960 (25) 135 • Marschell Brumfield vs. Ashland, 9/23/1978 (13) 135 • Frank Beck vs. Great Lakes, 9/23/1954 (20) 134 • Mike Hardie vs. Western Illinois, 11/6/1982 (9) 134 • Frank Horvath vs. Akron, 11/17/1960 (24) 133 • Tamron Smith at Northeastern, 10/17/1992 (23) 133 • Lorenzo Davis vs. Towson State, 10/15/1988 (14) 133 • John Kinch vs. South Dakota State, 9/21/1974 (27) 132 • Frank Horvath vs. Buffalo, 10/15/1960 (12) 131 • Shawn Patton vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/17/1994 (28) 131 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. Murray State, 10/10/1970 (22) 130 • Marcus Mason at Missouri State, 9/30/2006 (22) 130 • P.J. Mays at Florida Atlantic, 10/12/2002 (27) 130 • John Kinch vs. Austin Peay, 9/14/1974 (27) 129 • Josiah Doby vs. Clarion, 8/29/2002 (5) 129 • Tamron Smith vs. Clarion, 9/5/1992 (18) 129 • John Kinch vs. Eastern Illinois, 11/2/1974 (30) 129 • Sanford Rivers vs. Lock Haven, 10/27/1966 (22) 128 • Archie Herring vs. Bloomsburg, 9/1/1990 (19) 128 • Robert Thompson at Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1985 (19) 128 • Robby Robson vs. Central State, 9/15/1979 (31)

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TOP RUSHING PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES

OPPONENTS 2007 IN REVIEW HISTORY

100-Yard Rushing & Receiving (1) 1. Robert L. Thompson 128 rushing/101 receiving vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1985

RECORDS

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PLAYERS

TB Tamron Smith set the school record with 22 100-yard rushing games in his career.

Jabari Scott (149), Kevin Smith (122) at Indiana State | Nov. 3, 2007 Marcus Mason (176), Tom Zetts (110) at Illinois State | Oct. 28, 2006 Marcus Mason (197), Justin Reams (100) vs. Indiana State | Oct. 7, 2006 Monquantae Gibson (167), Regis Edgerson (104) at Western Illinois | Nov. 6, 2004 P.J. Mays (210), Mike Burns (123) vs. Southern Illinois | Nov. 2, 2002 P.J. Mays (165), Josiah Doby (129) vs. Clarion | August, 29, 2002 P.J. Mays (170), Mike Burns (116) vs. Elon | Nov. 17, 2001 P.J. Mays (180), Darius Peterson (111) vs. Clarion | Sept. 8, 2001 Jake Andreadis (107), Adrian Brown (104) vs. Kent State | Sept. 6, 1997 Nolan Moore (121), Brian Cottom (109) vs. Slippery Rock | Sept. 16, 1995 Darnell Clark (144), Tamron Smith (108) at Eastern Kentucky | Oct. 2, 1993 Leo Hawkins (176), Tamron Smith (101) at Nevada | Dec. 7, 1991 Leo Hawkins (123), Archie Herring (109) at Georgia Southern | Nov. 2, 1991 Tamron Smith (137), Leo Hawkins (124) vs. Morgan State | Sept. 21, 1991 Tamron Smith (115), Leo Hawkins (108) vs. Edinboro | Nov. 11, 1989 Steve Jones (127), Archie Herring (111) vs. Liberty | Nov. 4, 1989 Leo Hawkins (149), Lorenzo Davis (122) at Eastern Illinois | Sept. 24, 1988 Paris Wicks (121), Mike Hardie (101) vs. Murray State | Sept. 19, 1981 Paris Wicks (125), Robby Robson (109) vs. American International | Nov. 15, 1980 Robby Robson (136), Dwight Dumas (104) vs. Akron | Oct. 21, 1978 Marschell Brumﬁeld (116), Dwight Dumas (101) vs. Eastern Illinois | Dec. 2, 1978 Dave Garden (166), John Kinch (157) vs. Akron | Nov. 16, 1974 Eric Escola (147), John Kinch (106) vs. Wayne State | Oct. 26, 1974 John Kinch (130), Dave Garden (110) vs. Austin Peay | Sept. 14, 1974 Dick Adipotti (124), Ken Kacenga (115) vs. Southern Illinois | Nov. 4, 1967 Sanford Rivers (129), Ken Kacenga (118) vs. Lock Haven | Oct. 27, 1966 Dick Adipotti (114), Albert Grossi (110) vs. Gustavus Adolphus | Nov. 12, 1965 Paul Richardson (116), Phil Williams (112) vs. Hillsdale | Oct. 25, 1962

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Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts) 124 • Leo Hawkins at Nevada, 12/7/1991 (26) 124 • Rod Love vs. Austin Peay, 10/17/1987 (18) 124 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. Chattanooga, 11/21/1970 (25) 124 • Dick Adipotti vs. Southern Illinois, 11/4/1967 (17) 124 • Frank Horvath vs. Toledo, 9/17/1960 (18) 123 • Mike Burns vs. Southern Illinois, 11/2/2003 (12) 123 • Jake Andreadis vs. SMS, 11/15/1997 (16) 123 • Tamron Smith vs. Illinois State, 10/10/1992 (26) 123 • Leo Hawkins vs. Edinboro, 11/11/1989 (15) 123 • John Kinch vs. Northern Michigan, 10/5/1974 (27) 123 • Frank Horvath vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/22/1960 (13) 122 • Kevin Smith at Indiana State, 11/3/2007 (14) 122 • Justin Reams vs. Slippery Rock, 9/1/2005 (14) 122 • Monquantae Gibson vs. Fla. International, 9/11/2004 (22) 122 • Jeﬀ Ryan vs. New Haven, 10/24/1998 (27) 122 • Lorenzo Davis vs. Eastern Illinois, 9/24/1988 (23) 121 • Marcus Mason at Appalachian State, 12/9/2006 (22) 121 • Nolan Moore vs. Slippery Rock, 9/16/1995 (25) 122 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. G. Adolphus, 11/13/1971(21) 121 • J.C. Penny at Kent, 9/3/1988 (27) 121 • Paris Wicks vs. Murray State, 9/19/1981 (22) 120 • Adrian Brown at Villanova, 11/13/1999 (24) 120 • Adrian Brown at Buﬀalo, 10/12/1996 (23) 120 • Dave Kimmel vs. Baldwin-Wallace, 10/18/1956 (19) 119 • Dave Garden vs. Xavier, 10/28/1972 (10) 118 • Josh Cayson vs. SMS, 10/4/2003 (20) 118 • Robby Robson vs. Akron, 9/25/1976 (26) 118 • Ken Kacenga vs. Lock Haven, 10/27/1966 (10) 117 • Mike Burns vs. Kent State, 9/13/2003 (18) 117 • P.J. Mays at Western Illinois, 10/21/2000 (20)

MULTI 100-YARD RUSHERS (28)

COACHES & STAFF

Individual 100-124 Yard Rushing Games (111)

117 • Jake Andreadis at Kent, 9/14/1996 (18) 117 • Shawn Patton at Delaware State, 9/10/1994 (14) 117 • Steve Jones at Eastern Kentucky, 11/25/1989 (20) 117 • Dave Kimmel vs. Western Colorado, 9/22/1956 (27) 116 • Mike Burns vs. Elon, 11/17/2001 (10) 116 • Archie Herring at Northeastern, 9/15/1990 (20) 116 • Marschell Brumfield at Eastern Illinois, 12/2/1978 (25) 116 • Paul Richardson vs. Hillsdale, 10/25/1962 (16) 115 • Josh Cayson vs. Slippery Rock, 9/6/2003 (14) 115 • Tamron Smith at Georgia Southern, 11/2/1991 (23) 115 • Robby Robson at Central State, 10/14/1978 (24) 115 • Ken Kacenga vs. Southern Illinois, 11/4/1967 (18) 114 • Brian Cottom at Illinois State, 9/21/1996 (28) 114 • Dick Adipotti vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/12/1965 (14) 114 • Dave Kimmel vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/9/1956 (29) 113 • Dwight Dumas vs. Villanova, 10/28/1978 (15) 113 • Dave Garden vs. Murray State, 11/10/1973 (25) 112 • John Murphy at Akron, 11/5/1983 (19) 112 • Paris Wicks vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/2/1982 (27) 112 • Marschell Brumfield at Dayton, 9/11/1976 (17) 112 • Cliff Stoudt at Villanova, 10/23/1976 (19) 112 • Phil Williams vs. Hillsdale, 10/25/1962 (13) 111 • Darius Peterson vs. Clarion, 9/8/2001 (12) 111 • Adrian Brown vs. Southern Illinois, 10/10/1998 (22) 111 • Archie Herring vs. Liberty, 11/4/1989 (19) 111 • Rod Love vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/11/1986 (27) 111 • Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois, 11/3/1979 (27) 111 • Andy Kuchmeyer vs. Eastern Michigan, 11/1/1975 (20) 111 • Ken Kacenga vs. South Dakota State, 10/26/1968 (24) 111 • Dave Kimmel vs. Midwestern Texas, 9/29/1956 (20) 110 • Tom Zetts at Illinois State, 10/28/2006 (12) 110 • Josiah Doby vs. Indiana State, 10/28/2000 (10) 110 • Robby Robson at Western Illinois, 10/11/1980 (31) 110 • Dave Garden vs. Austin Peay, 9/14/1974 (22) 110 • Albert Grossi vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/12/1965 (10) 109 • Brian Cottom vs. Slippery Rock, 9/16/1995 (18) 109 • Tamron Smith vs. Marshall, 12/19/1993 (24) 109 • Tamron Smith vs. Samford, 10/23/1993 (20) 109 • Archie Herring vs. Edinboro, 11/11/1989 (20) 109 • Robby Robson vs. American International, 11/15/1980 (20) 109 • Roosevelt Blackwell at Dayton, 10/30/1971 (17) 108 • Tamron Smith at Eastern Kentucky, 10/2/1993 (21) 108 • Leo Hawkins at Georgia Southern, 11/2/1991 (25) 107 • Marcus Mason vs. Maine, 9/9/2006 (29) 107 • Jake Andreadis vs. Kent, 9/6/1997 (13) 107 • Shawn Patton vs. Kent, 10/15/1994 (20) 107 • Leo Hawkins vs. Morgan State, 9/21/1991 (22) 107 • Rod Love at Cincinnati, 9/15/1984 (23) 107 • Marschell Brumfield at Tennessee Tech, 9/17/1977 (13) 107 • Phil Williams vs. Texas Lutheran, 9/12/1963 (19) 106 • Tamron Smith at Delaware State, 9/14/1991 (19) 106 • Archie Herring vs. Northeastern, 10/14/1989 (12) 106 • Robby Robson at Delaware, 11/22/1980 (33) 106 • John Kinch vs. Wayne State, 10/26/1974 (17) 106 • Ken Kacenga at Morehead State, 10/19/1968 (13) 106 • Frank Horvath vs. Toledo, 9/30/1961 (19) 105 • Shawn Patton at Massachusetts, 11/12/1994 (15) 105 • Tamron Smith at Stephen F. Austin, 10/5/1991 (21) 105 • John Murphy at Austin Peay, 10/13/1984 (25) 104 • Regis Edgerson at Western Illinois, 11/6/2004 (19) 104 • Adrian Brown vs. Kent, 9/6/1997 (17) 104 • Tamron Smith vs. Slippery Rock, 11/16/1991 (10) 104 • Leo Hawkins at Akron, 10/12/1991 (24) 104 • Dwight Dumas vs. Akron, 10/21/1978 (20) 104 • Rod Love vs. Akron, 11/21/1986 (12) 103 • Adrian Brown at Montana, 11/27/1999 (26) 103 • John Kinch vs. Indiana (Pa.), 11/17/1973 (24) 102 • Kevin Smith vs. Missouri State, 9/29/2007 (15) 102 • Adrian Brown at Northern Iowa, 10/18/1997 (22) 102 • Adrian Brown vs. Northern Iowa, 11/2/1996 (13) 102 • Leo Hawkins vs. Villanova, 11/30/1991 (17) 102 • Don Leshnock vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/7/1963 (9) 101 • Marcus Mason vs. Slippery Rock, 8/31/2006 (17) 101 • Jeff Ryan vs. Illinois State, 10/30/1999 (20) 101 • Adrian Brown at Indiana State, 10/4/1997 (20) 101 • Tamron Smith vs. Georgia Southern, 11/21/1992 (28) 101 • Tamron Smith vs. Morgan State, 9/21/1991 (18) 101 • Mike Hardie vs. Murray State, 9/19/1981 (17) 101 • Dwight Dumas at Eastern Illinois, 12/2/1978 (22) 101 • Ralph Goldston vs. Mount Union, 11/16/1950 (12) 100 • Justin Reams vs. Indiana State, 10/7/2006 (18)

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127 • P.J. Mays at Cal Poly, 11/18/2000 (24) 127 • Adrian Brown at Missouri State, 11/21/1998 (20) 127 • Steve Jones vs. Liberty, 11/4/1989 (24) 127 • Robby Robson vs. Delaware, 12/8/1979 (27) 127 • John Kinch at Central State, 11/9/1974 (28) 126 • Marcus Mason vs. Illinois State, 10/1/2005 (27) 126 • Jake Andreadis at Akron, 11/4/1995 (31) 126 • Marschell Brumﬁeld vs. Saginaw Valley, 10/9/1976 (22) 126 • Robby Robson vs. Morehead State, 10/18/1980 (25) 125 • Marcus Mason vs. Western Illinois, 10/15/2005 (21) 125 • Jeﬀ Ryan vs. Hofstra, 11/4/2000 (18) 125 • Paris Wicks vs. American International, 11/15/1980 (17) 125 • Robert Thompson at MTSU, 11/2/1985 (29)

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TOP RECEIVING PERFO PERFORMANCES RMANCES

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

Individual 200-Yard Receiving Games (4) Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions) 214 • Elliott Giles vs. Montana, 11/27/1999 (6) 212 • Dave DelSignore vs. Pensacola Navy, 10/12/1968 210 • Dave DelSignore vs. Western Illinois, 9/20/1969 (7) 209 • John Goode vs. Akron, 11/5/1983 (6)

Individual 150-199 Yard Receiving Games (10) Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions) 199 • Renauld Ray vs. Buﬀalo, 10/11/1997 (8) 195 • Rick Shepas vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/28/1985 (10) 188 • Jim Ferranti vs. Central State, 10/14/1978 (9) 181 • William Walker vs. McNeese State, 9/23/1995 (7) 168 • Bob Ferranti vs. Central Michigan, 11/11/1972 (8) 166 • Dave Ferguson at South Dakota State, 9/21/1974 (5) 164 • Dave Ferguson vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1974 (5) 159 • John Goode vs. Northern Iowa, 10/22/1983 (5) 158 • Jim Ferranti vs. Illinois State, 9/8/1979 (8) 152 • Ray Ellington vs. Edinboro, 9/8/1990 (6)

Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions) 149 • Jim Ferranti vs. Akron, 10/20/1979 (9) 148 • Jerry Mapes vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/7/1985 (3) 148 • Rick Shepas vs. Morehead State, 11/22/1985 (9) 148 • John Goode vs. Western Illinois, 9/24/1983 (7) 146 • Dave DelSignore vs. Akron, 11/8/1969 (8) 145 • Elliott Giles vs. Slippery Rock, 9/2/1999 (3) 145 • Rick Shepas at Northeastern, 9/20/1986 (7) 144 • T.J. Peterson vs. James Madison, 11/25/2006 (11) 144 • Elliott Giles at Western Michigan, 9/11/1999 (9) 143 • Herb Williams vs. James Madison, 9/26/1992 (10) 142 • Kyle Smith vs. Northern Iowa, 11/1/2003 (7) 137 • Jim Ferranti vs. Eastern Illinois, 11/3/1979 (9) 135 • Dennis Dlugosz vs. Elon, 11/17/2001 (4)

Individual 100-124 Yard Receiving Games (44) Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions) 122 • Jim Ferranti at Northern Michigan, 10/13/1979 (8) 121 • Herb Williams vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/31/1992 (3) 119 • Herb Williams vs. Indiana State, 10/3/1992 (6) 117 • William Walker at Delaware, 10/7/1995 (7) 117 • Bob Ferranti vs. Northern Michigan, 10/7/1972 (9) 114 • Jeﬀ Patterson at Western Illinois, 11/8/1980 (4) 114 • Willie Packman vs. Central Michigan, 11/11/1972 (3) 113 • Frank Pokorny vs. Western Illinois, 9/24/1983 (6) 113 • Dave DelSignore at Southern Illinois, 11/2/1968 (11) 112 • Don Zwisler vs. Slippery Rock, 9/24/1994 (6) 112 • Jim Ferranti vs. Akron, 10/21/1978 (4) 111 • Kyle Smith vs. Western Kentucky, 11/12/2005 (6) 111 • Renauld Ray vs. Clarion, 9/28/1996 (4) 111 • Lorenzo Davis at Tennessee Tech, 10/10/1987 (5) 111 • Bob Ferranti at Dayton, 9/9/1972 (4) 110 • T.J. Peterson vs. Maine, 9/9/2006 (5) 110 • Ray Ellington vs. Bloomsburg, 9/1/1990 (7) 110 • Jim Ferranti at Ashland, 9/23/1978 (3) 109 • Joel Cuﬀman vs Tennessee Tech, 10/6/1984 (4) 109 • Dave Ferguson vs. South Dakota State, 9/22/1973 (3) 108 • Andre Ballinger at Delaware State, 9/14/1991 (8) 108 • Bob Ferranti vs. Northern Michigan, 10/17/1970 (6) 108 • Bob Ferranti at Southern Illinois, 9/26/1970 (7) 106 • Elliott Giles vs. Western Illinois, 9/25/1999 (7) 106 • Rick Banna vs. Villanova, 11/8/1975 (5) 106 • Russ Musiel vs. Villanova, 11/8/1975 (8) 106 • Paul Ceremuga vs. Akron, 11/19/1959 105 • Trent Boykin vs. Kent State, 10/15/1994 (7) 105 • Elliott Fedd at Northern Iowa, 10/26/1985 (6) 105 • Jim Ferranti at Akron, 10/15/1977 (5) 105 • John Toy at Indiana (Pa.), 11/18/1972 (8) 105 • Bob Ferranti vs. Tampa, 10/3/1970 (6) 104 • Herb Williams at Marshall, 12/19/1992 (5) 104 • Jim Ferranti vs. Northern Michigan, 11/4/1978 (5) 104 • Jim Ferranti vs. Central State, 11/12/1977 (8) 104 • Bob Ferranti vs. Western Illinois, 10/16/1971 (7) 103 • Herb Williams vs. Villanova, 11/28/1992 (5) 103 • Bob Ferranti vs. Chattanooga, 11/21/1970 (4) 102 • Elliott Giles at Northern Iowa, 10/23/1999 (5) 102 • Elliott Giles vs. Cal Poly, 10/16/1999 (4) 101 • Maury Bibent at Eastern Michigan, 9/5/1987 (6) 101 • Robert Thompson at Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1985 (5) 100 • Lorenzo Davis at Furman, 12/2/1989 (4) 100 • Ray Hernan at Central State, 11/13/1976 (3) 100 • Craig Cotton vs. Akron, 11/22/1968 (7)

WR Elliott Giles had a school-record 214 yards at Montana in 1999 on just six catches.

WR Herb Williams set a record with 1,302 yards receiving in 1993.

RECORDS

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

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Individual 125-149 Yard Receiving Games (24)

135 • John Goode vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/10/1983 (8) 135 • John Goode at Delaware, 10/17/1981 (3) 133 • Ferlando Williams vs. Western Illinois, 11/10/2007 (8) 132 • Jim Ferranti vs. Northern Iowa, 9/29/1979 (7) 131 • Herb Williams vs. Liberty, 10/19/1991 (8) 130 • Dave DelSignore vs. Morehead State, 10/18/1969 (7) 129 • Maury Bibent at Tennessee Tech, 10/10/1987 (9) 129 • Rick Shepas vs. Austin Peay, 10/19/1985 (5) 128 • Frank Pokorny vs. Morehead State, 11/19/1983 (9) 127 • Bob Ferranti at Murray State, 10/10/1970 (7) 127 • Dave DelSignore vs. SE Louisiana, 11/1/1969 (4) 125 • Herb Williams vs. Southwest Texas State, 9/19/1992 (5)

TE John Goode had 209 yards receiving against Akron on Nov. 5, 1983.

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WR Dave DelSignore is the only player in school history with two 200-yard receiving games.

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TOP PASSING PERFORMANCES Individual 300-Yard Passing Games (15)

100-Yard Rushing & Passing (4)

Two 100-Yard Passers in a Game (4) 129 – Jeﬀ Ryan | 105 – Colby Street vs. Indiana State • Oct. 28, 2000 133 – Jared Zwick | 117 – Jeﬀ Ryan vs. Slippery Rock • Sept. 2, 1999 263 – Bob Courtney | 183 – Trenton Lykes vs. Eastern Kentucky • Sept. 28. 1985 230 – Bob Courtney | 100 – Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • Sept. 7, 1985

Individual 250-299 Yard Passing Games (20)

OPPONENTS

249 • Bob Courtney at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 12, 1985 249 • Cliﬀ Stoudt at South Dakota State, Sept. 21, 1974 248 • Nick Cochran at SW Texas State, Sept. 19, 1992 248 • Keith Snoddy vs. Central State, Oct. 14, 1978

2007 IN REVIEW

246 • Ron Jaworski at Indiana, Pa., Nov. 18, 1972 245 • Tom Zetts at UNI, Oct. 27, 2007 245 • Tom Zetts vs. Western Kentucky, Nov. 12, 2005 245 • Jeff Ryan vs. North Carolina A&T, Dec. 4, 1999 244 • Cliff Stoudt at Central State, Nov. 13, 1976 243 • Nick Cochran vs. James Madison, Sept. 26, 1992 243 • Ken Kuhn at Akron, Nov. 5, 1983 242 • Mark Brungard vs. Eastern Kentucky, Dec. 3, 1994 238 • Ron Jaworski at Murray State, Oct. 10, 1970 236 • Mark Brungard vs. Slippery Rock, Sept. 24, 1994 233 • Ron Jaworski at Dayton, Sept. 9, 1972 231 • Trenton Lykes vs. Morehead State, Nov. 22. 1985 230 • Mark Brungard at Stephen F. Austin, Sept. 11, 1993 230 • Trenton Lykes at UNI, Nov. 28, 1987 230 • Bob Courtney at Eastern Michigan, Sept. 7, 1985 230 • Denny Klembara at South Dakota State, Oct. 25, 1969 229 • Mark Brungard vs. Akron, Oct. 29, 1994 229 • Keith Snoddy at Illinois State, Sept. 8, 1979 227 • Jeff Ryan vs. Western Illinois, Sept. 25, 1999 227 • Trenton Lykes vs. Morehead State, Nov. 14, 1987 225 • Jamie DeVore at Tennessee Tech, Sept. 17, 1983 225 • Keith Snoddy at Eastern Illinois, Nov. 3, 1979 225 • Ray Isaac at Furman, Dec. 2, 1989 225 • Ken Kuhn at UNI, Oct. 22, 1983

Individual 200-224 Yard Passing Games (22)

Tom Zetts threw for more than 200 yards on a school-record 13 occasions.

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HISTORY

Mark Brungard had 10 200-plu 200-pluss y yar ard d passing performances during his career career..

223 • Ray Isaac vs. Bloomsburg, Sept. 1, 1990 220 • Ron Jaworski at UT-Chattanooga, Nov. 21, 1970 219 • Keith Snoddy vs. Northern Iowa, Sept. 29, 1979 216 • Nick Cochran vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 31, 1992 214 • Jeff Ryan at Southern Illinois, Nov. 3, 2001 213 • Aaron Marshall at UNI, Nov. 1, 2003 210 • Ray Isaac vs. Central Florida, Nov. 24, 1990 208 • Tom Zetts vs. UNI, Oct. 21, 2006 208 • Keith Snoddy vs. Northern Michigan, Nov. 4, 1978 208 • Ron Jaworski vs. Western Illinois, Oct. 16, 1971 207 • Tom Zetts vs. Slippery Rock, Sept. 2, 2004 206 • Ron Jaworski at Central State, Nov. 4, 1972 205 • Tom Zetts at Liberty, Sept. 17, 2005 205 • Mark Brungard vs. Samford, Oct. 23, 1993 205 • Mark Brungard vs. Kent State, Oct. 15, 1994 205 • Trenton Lykes at Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 25, 1986 204 • Mark Brungard vs. Illinois State, Nov. 18, 1995 204 • Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 17, 1970 202 • Jeff Ryan vs. Illinois State, Oct. 30, 1999 202 • Tom Zetts vs. Western Illinois, Oct. 15, 2005 201 • Tom Zetts vs. Northeastern, Sept. 10, 2005 201 • Jeff Ryan vs, UNI, Nov. 7, 1998

PLAYERS

Individual 225-249 Yard Passing Games (28)

Jamie DeVore threw for 369 yards in the 1983 season opener against Eastern Kentucky.

QB Denny Klembara shares the school mark with four 300yard passing games in his career. He had a school-best 391 yards against Pensacola Navy in 1968.

2008 INFORMATION

298 • Tom Zetts vs. Western Illinois, Nov. 10, 2007 293 • Mark Brungard at Delaware, Oct. 7, 1995 291 • Tom Zetts at Southern Illinois, Nov. 5, 2005 286 • Tom Zetts at Western Kentucky, Oct. 2, 2004 281 • Jeff Ryan at Montana, Nov. 27, 1999 281 • Mark Brungard at McNeese State, Sept. 23, 1995 279 • Cliff Stoudt vs. Villanova, Nov. 8, 1975 271 • Ron Jaworski vs. Akron, Oct. 21, 1972 269 • Trenton Lykes at Northeastern, Sept. 20, 1986 266 • Bob Courtney at Morehead State, Nov. 17, 1984 264 • Tom Zetts at UNI, Oct. 29, 2005 264 • Jamie DeVore vs. Western Illinois, Sept. 24, 1983 263 • Bob Courtney vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 28, 1985 259 • Mark Brungard vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 14, 1995 258 • Tom Zetts at Missouri State, Nov. 13, 2004 258 • Denny Klembara at Western Illinois, Sept. 20, 1969 256 • Nick Cochran at Marshall, Dec. 19, 1992 255 • Denny Klembara vs. Southern Illinois, Sept. 27, 1969 253 • Jeff Ryan at Western Michigan, Sept. 11, 1999 253 • Trenton Lykes vs. Northeastern, Oct. 3, 1987

INTRODUCTION

1. Jeff Ryan (125 rushing/195 passing) vs. Hofstra, 11/4/2000 2. Jeff Ryan (101 rushing/202 passing) vs. Illinois State, 10/30/1999 3. Jeff Ryan (122 rushing/197 passing) vs. New Haven, 10/24/1998 4. Frank Beck (135 rushing/149 passing) vs. Great Lakes Academy, 9/23/1954

COACHES & STAFF

Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date 391 • Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy, Oct. 12, 1968 389 • Ron Jaworski vs. Central Michigan, Nov. 11, 1972 369 • Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, 1983 341 • Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987 333 • Denny Klembara vs. Southern Illinois, Nov. 2, 1968 321 • Ron Jaworski at Southeastern Louisiana, Oct. 31, 1970 317 • Denny Klembara vs. Akron, Nov. 22, 1968 316 • Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 7, 1972 314 • Tom Zetts vs. James Madison, Nov. 25, 2006 312 • Denny Klembara at Akron, Nov. 8, 1969 311 • Trenton Lykes at Morehead State, Nov. 15, 1986 309 • Keith Snoddy at Northern Michigan, Oct. 13, 1979 305 • Trenton Lykes vs. Akron, Nov. 21, 1986 303 • Trenton Lykes at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 10, 1987 300 • Demond Tidwell vs. Buﬀalo, Oct. 11, 1997

SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS

PLAYERS

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COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

1938 • 4-5 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Carmen Julius, Johnny Zban 9/15 Geneva .........................................L, 6-12 10/1 Case Western Reserve ............L, 0-33 10/7 at St. Vincent ..............................L, 6-31 10/13 John Carroll ............................. L, 12-20 10/22 at Westminster ........................ W, 20-0 10/29 West Virginia ..............................L, 6-27 11/3 Davis & Elkins.........................W, 20-14 11/12 Clarion (HC) .............................. W, 46-0 11/19 at Detroit Tech ......................... W, 19-0

1939 • 4-5 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 11/11 11/18 12/3

Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Carmen Julius Geneva ....................................... W, 20-7 at Morris Harvey ......................... L, 0-7 Ohio Wesleyan ....................... L, 13-19 St. Francis (Pa.) ........................ W, 20-6 at Dayton ................................. L, 12-13 Detroit Tech ................................L, 6-24 at Tennessee Tech ...................... L, 6-7 Westminster (HC) ................... W, 46-0 Davis & Elkins..............................W, 3-0

9/12 9/19 9/28 10/4 10/10 10/17 10/26 11/2 11/16

Coach: Dwight Beede Geneva ..........................................W, 7-0 Waynesburg ................................. T, 6-6 at Ohio .........................................L, 0-13 Detroit Tech .............................. W, 34-6 Westminster ............................. W, 44-0 Morris Harvey .......................... W, 19-0 Tennessee Tech (HC) ...........W, 28-13 at Akron ..................................... W, 13-0 at Ohio Wesleyan ................... W, 13-6

9/18 9/26 10/4 10/10 10/17 10/25 10/31 11/7

Coach: Dwight Beede Geneva ........................................... T, 0-0 Ohio ............................................ W, 14-0 at Morris Harvey ..................... W, 12-7 Illinois Wesleyan ...................W, 25-14 Oklahoma City ........................ W, 48-7 at Waynesburg ........................ W, 12-0 Tennessee Tech ....................... W, 14-0 Akron (HC) ................................ W, 19-0

9/19 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/22 10/30 11/7 11/14 11/21

Coach: Dwight Beede South Dakota State ............... W, 14-0 Case Western Reserve ............L, 7-21 at St. Vincent .............................L, 7-19 Western Kentucky .................. W, 40-6 Geneva ....................................... W, 20-0 Illinois Wesleyan (HC) ........... W, 35-6 at Geneva ...............................W, 31-19 Toledo ......................................W, 39-12 at Fort Knox (Ky.) ........................ L, 0-7

1940 • 7-1-1

OPPONENTS

1941 • 7-0-1

2007 IN REVIEW

1942 • 6-3

RECORDS

HISTORY

1946 • 7-1 Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Pete Lanzi 9/19 Geneva ....................................... W, 26-0 9/29 at St. Bonaventure ...............W, 20-14 10/4 Case Western Reserve ......... L, 13-20 10/19 St. Vincent ...............................W, 25-14 10/26 at Lebanon Valley................... W, 20-6 11/2 Scranton (HC) ........................W, 33-14 11/9 Morris Harvey ........................W, 28-14 11/15 Waynesburg ............................. W, 25-7

1947 • 8-2 9/20 9/28 10/5

Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Robert Thompson Canisius ..................................... W, 12-6 Baldwin-Wallace ..................... W, 26-6 at Geneva .................................. W, 27-7

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at Toledo......................................L, 7-21 at Scranton .................................L, 6-19 Central Michigan (HC) .......... W, 13-7 Oklahoma City ......................W, 19-13 at St. Vincent ............................ W, 19-0 John Carroll .............................. W, 13-2 Kent ............................................. W, 13-0

9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/29 11/5 11/13 11/19

Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Robert Thompson Canisius ...................................W, 33-21 at Muhlenburg ..........................L, 0-19 at John Carroll ...........................L, 6-13 at Oklahoma City .................. L, 14-27 Central Michigan .................... W, 32-9 at Kent ........................................ W, 19-7 Mississippi College (HC) ...... W, 36-7 Gustavus Adolphus ................... T, 7-7 Baldwin Wallace..................... T, 33-33

1948 • 4-3-2

1949 • 4-3-1 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: August Yahn, Frank Davanzo 9/24 Canisius .................................... L, 26-28 10/8 John Carroll ............................W, 20-12 10/15 at Niagara ................................. W, 27-7 10/22 at Dayton ....................................L, 7-41 10/28 Mount Union (HC) ................. W, 21-6 11/3 Baldwin Wallace....................W, 20-14 11/11 Muhlenburg ................................. T, 7-7 11/18 Gustavus Adolphus .............. L, 13-25

1950 • 3-5 9/23 10/5 10/14 10/21 10/27 11/2 11/11 11/16

Coach: Dwight Beede at Dayton ...................................... L, 0-7 Gustavus Adolphus .............. L, 14-20 at John Carroll ...........................L, 0-27 at Marshall ..............................W, 28-13 Niagara (HC)............................. W, 14-6 Quantico Marines ................. L, 14-33 at Bowling Green .....................L, 7-22 Mount Union ........................... W, 21-0

QB Frank Beck led the Penguins to consecutive seven-win seasons in 1953 and 1954. YSU was 19-8 in his three years as quarterback.

9/11 9/23 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/11 11/18

Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Ralph Goldston at Camp LeJeune......................L, 6-19 John Carroll .............................. W, 10-6 Dayton .........................................L, 7-27 at Xavier.......................................L, 0-48 Saint Francis (Pa.) (HC) ......... W, 27-6 Baldwin Wallace..................... L, 19-33 at St. Bonaventure ..................L, 6-39 Bowling Green ..........................L, 0-20 Mount Union .......................... T, 13-13

1952 • 4-3-1 9/27 10/4 10/9 10/18 10/23 11/1 11/8 11/15

Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Ray Carter, John Krafciki 9/20 at Ohio .........................................L, 0-38 9/27 at New Haven ........................W, 20-15 10/3 Eastern Michigan .................. L, 12-21 10/11 Western Kentucky (HC) ........ W, 20-6 10/25 Eastern Kentucky ................... W, 14-9 10/30 Baldwin Wallace....................W, 20-12 11/6 Gustavus Adolphus .............. L, 20-26 11/13 at Toledo......................................L, 8-21

1959 • 5-4-1 1955 • 4-5

1951 • 2-6-1 9/22 9/27 10/5 10/13 10/20 10/25 11/3 11/10 11/13

1958 • 4-4

1954 • 7-2 Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Sam Pagano at Gustavus Adolphus .......... W, 13-0 Great Lakes Academy .........W, 34-32 at West Chester ....................... W, 21-6 Eastern Kentucky (HC)............L, 7-25 Abilene Christian................... L, 20-26 at John Carroll ............................W, 7-0 La Crosse .................................W, 39-13 Baldwin Wallace...................... W, 31-7 Mount Union ........................... W, 44-7

Coach: Dwight Beede Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 13-12 at St. Francis (Pa.) ................... W, 35-0 Mount Union ........................... W, 26-7 Marshall (HC) ............................... T, 6-6 Baldwin Wallace....................W, 13-12 at John Carroll ...........................L, 0-40 at Bowling Green .....................L, 0-50 Toledo ....................................... L, 21-24

9/15 9/24 10/7 10/13 10/22 10/27 11/5 11/13 11/19

Coach: Dwight Beede Ohio ................................................ L, 0-6 at Great Lakes Academy ...... W, 25-0 West Chester ............................ W, 39-6 Morris Harvey ......................... L, 12-14 at Xavier.......................................L, 0-26 Baldwin Wallace (HC) ..........W, 28-14 at Marshall ............................... L, 12-20 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 44-7 at Abilene Christian .............. L, 12-25

9/12 9/19 9/25 10/3 10/8 10/16 10/31 11/7 11/12 11/19

1956 • 4-4 Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Tony Cougras 9/22 at West Colorado State...........L, 7-21 9/29 Midwestern Texas .................. W, 20-6 10/6 at Western Kentucky ...............L, 9-26 10/11 at Morris Harvey ......................... L, 0-6 10/18 Baldwin Wallace...................... W, 31-7 10/26 North Texas State (HC) ........ L, 12-19 11/3 Marshall ...................................W, 33-13 11/9 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 13-0

1960 • 6-2 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Harold Green, Pete Arlow 9/17 at Toledo................................... L, 30-34 9/22 Eastern Michigan ................... W, 27-7 9/29 Northern Michigan (HC) ....W, 49-26 10/6 Baldwin Wallace.........................W, 7-6 10/15 at Buﬀalo .................................. L, 13-40 10/29 at S. Connecticut State ............W, 8-7 11/10 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 55-35 11/17 Akron ........................................W, 34-21

1957 • 3-6

1953 • 7-1 Coach: Dwight Beede 9/19 Bowling Green ........................ W, 20-7 9/26 at Scranton ............................... W, 12-7 10/3 St. Francis (Pa.) ......................W, 20-13 10/9 Waynesburg ...............................L, 7-10 10/17 at Eastern Kentucky ............W, 20-19 10/24 at Baldwin Wallace....................W, 7-0 10/30 John Carroll (HC) .................... W, 21-7 11/6 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 26-25

Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Davey Kimmel, Jim Vechiarella 9/21 West Colorado State ............. W, 25-6 9/28 Tennessee Tech .........................L, 7-12 10/4 at Eastern Michigan .............. W, 13-6 10/12 Western Kentucky (HC) ............ L, 6-9 10/19 at Western Michigan ............ L, 14-25 11/2 Baldwin Wallace..................... L, 14-19 11/9 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 40-13 11/15 at North Texas State ............. L, 13-68 11/23 at Eastern Kentucky ................L, 0-13

Coach: Dwight Beede Captain: Tom Smolanovich at Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 6-0 Tennessee A&I State ............W, 13-12 at Eastern Michigan .............. W, 21-3 at Northern Michigan ............... L, 0-7 Baldwin Wallace.........................W, 6-0 Ohio ........................................... L, 12-44 Buﬀalo ..........................................L, 7-16 S. Connecticut State (HC) ... L, 22-25 Toledo ............................................ T, 8-8 Akron ........................................W, 34-14

1961 • 4-4-1 9/21 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/9 11/18

Coach: Dwight Beede Central Michigan .................... W, 36-7 Toledo (HC).............................W, 14-12 at Baldwin Wallace...................L, 0-40 S. Connecticut State .............. W, 28-8 at Albright...................................L, 6-20 at Hillsdale ..................................L, 0-30 North Dakota .......................... L, 13-20 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 40-6 Texas Lutheran ....................... T, 14-14

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1966 • 5-3-1

1967 • 4-5

QB Ron Jaworski had two 300-plus yard passing performances.

1962 • 6-3

1963 • 5-4-1

1972 • 4-4-1 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Joe Caldwell, Cole Pentz 9/9 at Dayton ................................. L, 13-18 9/23 at North Dakota State.......... L, 10-16 9/30 at South Dakota State ......... L, 22-34 10/7 Northern Michigan ..............W, 37-36 10/21 Akron (HC) ..............................W, 22-21 10/28 at Xavier (Ohio) ....................... W, 47-7 11/4 at Central State ....................... W, 28-6 11/11 Central Michigan ................... T, 28-28 11/18 at Indiana (Pa.) ....................... L, 14-31

1969 • 2-6

1973 • 4-6

Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Dave DelSignore, George Jordan 9/20 at Western Illinois .................. L, 28-35 9/27 Southern Illinois .................... L, 14-43 10/11 at Pensacola Navy ....................L, 6-21 10/18 Morehead State ..................... L, 12-21 10/25 at South Dakota State ........W, 17-16 11/1 SE Louisiana (HC) ................... W, 20-7 11/8 at Akron .................................... L, 27-60 11/14 Gustavus Adolphus .................L, 8-40

Coach: Rey Dempsey Captains: Ron Yoder, Elliott Dunlap, Farris Scott, Bill Sperlazza 9/8 at Dayton ....................................L, 0-22 9/15 at Austin Peay ............................L, 7-16 9/22 South Dakota State .................L, 6-27 10/6 at Northern Michigan .......... L, 12-30 10/13 Eastern Illinois (HC) .............W, 27-14 10/20 at Akron .......................................L, 7-31 10/27 at Eastern Michigan ................L, 2-42

1977 • 7-3 Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Ron Pentz, Don McClord 9/10 at Villanova .............................W, 13-10 9/17 at Tennessee Tech ................. L, 22-38 9/24 Western Illinois .....................W, 37-16 10/1 at Massachusetts ................... L, 13-54 10/8 at Saginaw Valley State ......W, 22-12 10/15 at Akron ...................................W, 28-10 10/22 Dayton (HC) ............................ L, 23-27 10/29 Wayne State ...........................W, 31-10 11/5 Eastern Illinois .......................W, 52-22 11/12 Central State ............................ W, 34-6

1978 • 10-2 | 5-0 MID-CON

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YSU had Penguins script on the helmet in 1984 and 1985.

HISTORY

Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Sam Barbera, Tom Farina 9/9 at Northern Iowa* ................W, 31-14 9/16 at Wayne State ......................W, 21-10 9/23 at Ashland ................................ W, 58-7 9/30 Saginaw Valley State ...........W, 49-12 10/7 Eastern Illinois* .....................W, 40-24 10/14 at Central State .....................W, 56-33 10/21 Akron* (HC) .............................. W, 27-3 10/28 Villanova ................................... L, 17-22 11/4 Northern Michigan* ............W, 41-14 11/11 at Western Illinois* ................. W, 19-3 11/25 Nebraska-Omaha^ ..............W, 21-14 12/2 at Eastern Illinois^ ................ L, 22-26 *Mid-Continent Conference Game ^NCAA Division II Playoﬀ Game

1965 • 6-2 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Ray Rohan, Albert Grossi 9/17 Central Michigan ..................W, 35-14 9/25 at Morehead State ............W, 1-0; FO 10/2 Southern Illinois ........................W, 9-7 10/9 S. Connecticut State (HC) .... W, 16-7 10/16 at Augustana .......................... W, 29-0 10/30 Baldwin-Wallace .......................L, 0-30 11/6 at Maine.................................... L, 22-27 11/12 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 21-8

9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13

2007 IN REVIEW

1964 • 6-1-2 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Ray Rohan, Richard Canacci 9/17 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 25-7 9/26 Eastern Kentucky ................... W, 21-7 10/10 at S. Connecticut State .......W, 28-27 10/17 at Augustana .........................W, 40-22 10/24 at Baldwin Wallace................. W, 26-6 10/31 at Central Michigan .............. L, 20-25 11/5 St. Norbert ................................... T, 7-7 11/14 Susquehanna (HC) ...............W, 17-12 11/21 at McMurray ........................... T, 14-14

1976 • 4-6 Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captain: Cliﬀ Stoudt at Dayton ................................. L, 16-41 Tennessee Tech ...................... L, 10-13 Akron ............................................L, 3-24 at Western Illinois .................. L, 12-28 Saginaw Valley (HC) ............W, 22-21 at Morehead State ................. W, 33-7 at Villanova .............................. L, 14-34 at Wayne State ..........................L, 0-28 Eastern Illinois .......................W, 36-14 at Central State ....................... W, 45-7

OPPONENTS

9/12 9/19 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/26 11/2 11/7 11/15 11/23

Coach: Dwight Beede Texas Lutheran ..........................L, 7-14 Central Michigan ........................ T, 7-7 at Susquehanna........................L, 7-12 McMurray................................W, 17-12 So. Connecticut State (HC) . W, 12-0 Baldwin-Wallace ...................W, 16-14 at Akron .......................................L, 7-21 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 26-7 Augustana ................................ W, 20-6 at Eastern Kentucky ............. L, 14-34

1968 • 3-6 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Ken Kacenga, Chuck Joseph 9/14 at Gustavus Adolphus ........W, 18-14 9/21 at Central Michigan .............. L, 20-24 10/5 at Baldwin Wallace...................L, 6-26 10/12 Pensacola Navy ...................... L, 38-58 10/19 at Morehead State ................ L, 26-35 10/26 South Dakota State (HC) .... L, 20-23 11/2 at Southern Illinois ..............W, 18-15 11/15 Eastern Kentucky .................W, 26-12 11/22 Akron ......................................... L, 13-48

1975 • 5-4 Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Don Calloway, Rick Carter, Dave Garden 9/13 Central State ............................ W, 10-0 9/20 at Tennessee Tech .................. W, 15-0 9/27 at Western Illinois .................. L, 19-20 10/4 at Northern Michigan .............L, 0-15 10/18 Morehead State (HC) ............ W, 28-0 10/25 at Akron .......................................L, 6-17 11/1 Eastern Michigan .................W, 15-14 11/8 Villanova .................................... W, 25-6 11/15 South Dakota State .............. L, 21-38

PLAYERS

9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/25 11/1 11/10

Coach: Dwight Beede at North Dakota ........................L, 7-20 at Central Michigan ............... W, 14-7 McMurray College ................. W, 19-0 Baldwin Wallace........................L, 7-14 at S. Connecticut State ........ L, 10-16 Albright (HC)............................ W, 16-7 Hillsdale ..................................... W, 29-6 Akron ........................................W, 17-13 at Texas Lutheran ................... W, 13-6

1971 • 2-6 Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Rosie Blackwell, Lew Lowery 9/18 at Central Michigan .............. L, 19-47 9/25 Central State ............................ W, 30-0 10/2 at Tampa ......................................L, 0-49 10/9 at Northern Michigan .............L, 0-29 10/16 Western Illinois (HC)............. L, 14-17 10/30 at Dayton ................................. L, 24-35 11/13 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 14-0 11/20 at Akron ......................................... L, 0-7

1974 • 8-2 Coach: Rey Dempsey Captains: Nazih Banna, Elliott Dunlap 9/14 Austin Peay............................... W, 24-7 9/21 at South Dakota State ........W, 35-21 10/5 Northern Michigan ..............W, 24-10 10/12 Tennessee Tech ....................... W, 23-0 10/19 at Ball State.............................. L, 14-21 10/26 Wayne State (HC) ................... W, 56-7 11/2 at Eastern Illinois .................... W, 13-3 11/9 at Central State .....................W, 25-14 11/16 Akron .......................................... W, 30-0 11/30 at Delaware^ .......................... L, 14-35 ^NCAA Division II Playoﬀ Game

2008 INFORMATION

Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Dick Adipotti, Joe Lutsi 9/16 at Tennessee Tech ................W, 31-28 9/22 Central Michigan ......................L, 2-16 9/29 at Baldwin Wallace................ L, 33-36 10/7 at Akron .................................... L, 12-19 10/14 S. Connecticut State .............. W, 35-0 10/21 at Pensacola Navy ................. L, 14-17 11/4 Southern Illinois (HC) ........... W, 29-3 11/11 at Eastern Kentucky ............. L, 12-37 11/18 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 21-10

11/3 North Dakota State .............W, 12-10 11/10 Murray State ............................ W, 12-8 11/17 Indiana (Pa.) ............................. W, 44-0

COACHES & STAFF

Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: George Miller, Mike Roman, William Vukovich 9/19 Tennessee Tech ...................... L, 19-32 9/26 at Southern Illinois ............... L, 20-45 10/3 Tampa ....................................... L, 13-35 10/10 at Murray State ...................... L, 32-42 10/17 Northern Michigan (HC) ..... L, 27-43 10/31 at SE Louisiana ....................... L, 27-50 11/7 Akron ......................................... L, 14-42 11/14 Gustavus Adolphus .................L, 7-20 11/21 Chattanooga........................... L, 10-14

INTRODUCTION

9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/22 10/27 11/5 11/12 11/19

Coach: Dwight Beede Captains: Jake Ferro, Ed Matey at Central Michigan ..................W, 7-6 Morehead State (HC) ........... L, 12-21 Lincoln ........................................L, 7-12 at Southern Illinois ............... T, 21-21 at S. Connecticut State .......W, 43-14 Lock Haven ............................... W, 36-6 Maine ......................................... W, 14-6 Baldwin Wallace....................W, 27-14 at Buﬀalo .................................. L, 16-25

COACHES & STAFF

INTRODUCTION

SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS 1979 • 11-2 | 5-0 MID-CON NCAA DIVISION II RUNNER-UP Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Jim Ferranti, Terry Dittmer 9/8 at Illinois State .......................W, 33-27 9/15 Central State ............................ W, 17-6 9/22 Ashland...................................... W, 24-3 9/29 Northern Iowa* ....................... W, 29-0 10/6 at Villanova .............................W, 27-22 10/13 at Northern Michigan* .......W, 24-23 10/20 at Akron* ................................... W, 16-3 10/27 Western Illinois* (HC)............ W, 29-8 11/3 at Eastern Illinois* ................W, 49-21 11/10 Delaware .................................. L, 45-51 11/24 South Dakota State^ ............ W, 50-7 12/1 Alabama A&M^ ...................... W, 52-0 12/8 vs. Delaware^ ......................... L, 21-38 *Mid-Continent Conference Game ^NCAA Division II Playoﬀ Game

HISTORY

2007 IN REVIEW

OPPONENTS

PLAYERS

2008 INFORMATION

1980 • 2-8-1 | 1-3 MID-CON Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Robby Robson, Pat Durina Marvin Sperlazza 9/13 at Murray State .........................L, 6-24 9/20 at Eastern Kentucky ................L, 0-45 9/27 Northern Michigan* ................L, 7-10 10/4 Akron .............................................. T, 0-0 10/11 at Western Kentucky ............ L, 17-42 10/18 Morehead State ..................... L, 14-20 10/25 at Eastern Illinois* ....................L, 7-32 11/1 Northern Iowa* (HC) ............ L, 17-38 11/8 at Western Illinois* ................. W, 22-0 11/15 American International ......W, 41-20 11/22 at Delaware ............................. L, 13-20 *Mid-Continent Conference Game

1981 • 7-4 | 5-3 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Jeﬀ Gergel, Brett Modic 9/5 at Cincinnati ...........................W, 19-13 9/12 Eastern Kentucky* ...................L, 6-26 9/19 Murray State* ............................L, 9-13 10/3 at Akron* ................................... W, 34-7 10/10 Western Kentucky* (HC) ..... L, 14-35 10/17 at Delaware* ..........................W, 24-21 10/24 Eastern Illinois .......................W, 48-16 10/31 at Middle Tennessee St.* ...W, 13-10 11/7 Western Illinois .....................W, 34-22 11/14 at Morehead State* ............... W, 38-7 11/21 at Northern Iowa ................... L, 43-45 *Ohio Valley Conference Game

1982 • 6-5 | 4-3 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Tom Cullen, Paris Wicks 9/4 Akron* ....................................... L, 19-20 9/11 at Eastern Kentucky* ........... L, 17-31 9/18 Tennessee Tech* ...................W, 37-14 9/25 at Cincinnati ...............................L, 3-57 10/2 Eastern Illinois ........................ L, 23-27 10/9 at Western Kentucky* .......... L, 14-28 10/16 at Austin Peay* ........................ W, 31-9 10/30 MTSU* (HC) ............................W, 11-10 11/6 at Western Illinois .................W, 28-20 11/13 at Morehead State* .............W, 38-19 11/20 Northern Iowa .......................W, 25-13 *Ohio Valley Conference Game

RECORDS

1983 • 4-7 | 2-5 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Mark Derthick, Rick Brunot 9/10 Eastern Kentucky* ................ L, 23-28 9/17 at Tennessee Tech* ..............W, 34-22 9/24 Western Illinois .....................W, 42-14 10/1 at Eastern Illinois ................... L, 20-21 10/8 Western Kentucky ................W, 24-13 10/15 Austin Peay* (HC) .................W, 41-19 10/22 at Northern Iowa ................... L, 13-23 10/29 at Middle Tennessee St.* .... L, 24-35

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11/5 at Akron* .................................. L, 21-49 11/12 Murray State* ............................L, 7-19 11/19 Morehead State* ................... L, 20-27 *Ohio Valley Conference Game

1984 • 7-4 | 5-2 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captain: Mark Derthick 9/1 Eastern Michigan ................... W, 31-7 9/8 at Eastern Kentucky* ........... L, 17-22 9/15 at Cincinnati ...........................W, 27-23 9/22 at Western Illinois .................. L, 15-48 10/6 Tennessee Tech* ..................... W, 51-0 10/13 at Austin Peay* ............ W, 16-13 (OT) 10/20 Northern Iowa (HC) .................L, 6-16 10/27 Middle Tennessee St.* ........W, 23-13 11/3 Akron* ...........................................W, 3-2 11/10 at Murray State* .......................L, 7-35 11/17 at Morehead State* .............W, 35-31 *Ohio Valley Conference Game

1985 • 5-6 | 4-3 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Bill Narduzzi Captains: Gary Barber, Robert Thompson, Nick Xides 9/7 at Eastern Michigan ............. L, 22-27 9/14 Cincinnati ................................. L, 27-29 9/21 Florida A&M* .........................W, 28-21 9/28 Eastern Kentucky* ................ L, 29-36 10/5 Northeastern .........................W, 23-18 10/12 at Tennessee Tech* ..............W, 23-16 10/19 Austin Peay* (HC) .................W, 35-14 10/26 at Northern Iowa ................... L, 26-50 11/2 at MTSU* ..................... L, 21-28 (2 OT) 11/9 at Akron* .....................................L, 5-30 11/22 Morehead State* ..................W, 20-17 *Ohio Valley Conference Game

1986 • 2-9 | 2-5 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: David Janofa, Vince Peterson, Rick Shepas 9/6 Nicholls State.......................... L, 19-34 9/13 Eastern Michigan .................. L, 17-18 9/20 at Northeastern ..................... L, 21-23 9/27 at Southern Illinois ............... L, 17-24 10/11 Tennessee Tech* ..................... W, 30-6 10/18 at Austin Peay * ...................... L, 10-13 10/25 at Eastern Kentucky* ........... L, 17-38 11/1 Middle Tennessee St.* (HC) L, 14-49 11/8 at Murray State* .................... L, 14-17 11/15 at Morehead State* .............. L, 24-27 11/21 Akron* ......................................W, 40-39 *Ohio Valley Conference Game

1987 • 8-4 | 5-1 OHIO VALLEY Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Jerry Dunlap, David Janofa, Trenton Lykes, Mike Peterson 9/5 at Eastern Michigan ............. L, 20-35 9/12 at Bowling Green .................W, 20-17 9/26 at Marshall ............................... L, 13-38 10/3 Northeastern .........................W, 29-14 10/10 at Tennessee Tech* ..............W, 18-15 10/17 Austin Peay* (HC) .................W, 20-18 10/24 Eastern Kentucky* ...................L, 7-14 10/31 at Middle Tennessee St.* ...W, 17-16 11/7 Murray State * ............. W, 20-13 (OT) 11/14 Morehead State* ..................W, 38-14 11/20 at Akron ..................................... W, 10-6 11/28 at Northern Iowa^ ................ L, 28-31 *Ohio Valley Conference Game ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ game

1988 • 4-7 Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Paul Soltis, Mike McGlone, Jason Price, Jim Zdelar 9/3 at Kent State ..............................L, 3-34 9/10 Eastern Michigan .................. L, 12-17

9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

at Eastern Illinois ..................W, 33-13 Akron ............................................L, 7-33 at Northeastern ........................L, 7-23 Towson State (HC) ...............W, 41-39 at Bowling Green .................. L, 16-20 at Liberty .....................................L, 0-29 Indiana State............................ W, 25-7 Southern Illinois ...................W, 31-14 Marshall .................................... L, 15-38

1989 • 9-4 Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Andre Peterson, Mike Cochran, Steve Jones, Tony Dunn 9/2 at Maine.................................... L, 14-28 9/9 at Eastern Michigan ................L, 3-14 9/23 Akron ........................................W, 20-17 9/30 Morgan State .........................W, 45-22 10/7 at Indiana State .....................W, 20-19 10/14 Northeastern (HC) ................. W, 44-0 10/21 at Central Michigan ............... W, 30-3 10/28 Western Kentucky ................. L, 38-41 11/4 Liberty ......................................W, 41-14 11/11 Edinboro .................................W, 28-14 11/18 Towson State ........................... W, 38-7 11/25 at Eastern Kentucky^..........W, 28-24 12/2 at Furman^ .............................. L, 23-42 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ game

1990 • 11-1 Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Archie Herring, Tony Bowens, Pete Rekstis, Don Sveck, Ray Ellington 9/1 Bloomsburg ............................. W, 43-7 9/8 Edinboro .................................W, 31-27 9/15 at Northeastern ...................... W, 37-3 9/22 Eastern Michigan .................W, 24-14 9/29 Akron ........................................W, 28-23 10/6 at Western Kentucky ...........W, 17-14 10/13 at Liberty ................................... W, 34-6 10/20 at James Madison ................W, 31-15 11/3 Ohio (HC) .................................. W, 27-0 11/10 at Towson .................................. W, 13-0 11/17 Maine .......................................W, 38-17 11/24 Central Florida^ ..................... L, 17-20 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

10/3 at Indiana State .....................W, 30-24 10/10 Illinois State ............................W, 34-10 10/17 at Northeastern ..................... L, 23-28 10/31 Eastern Illinois (HC) .............W, 28-19 11/7 at Ohio .....................................W, 28-20 11/14 at Akron .................................... T, 10-10 11/21 Georgia Southern ................W, 21-10 11/28 Villanova^ ...............................W, 23-20 12/5 at The Citadel^ ......................W, 42-17 12/12 at Northern Iowa^ ................. W, 19-7 12/19 at Marshall^ ............................ L, 28-31 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

1993 • 13-2 DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Coach:: Jim Tressel Coach Captains: Jeff Wilkins, Tamron Smith, Drew Gerber, David Burch, Jeff Powers, Alfred Hill III 9/2 at Western Michigan ........... ...........W, W, 17-13 9/11 at Stephen F. Austin ............. L, 15-35 9/18 Morgan State ......................... .........................W, W, 56-27 10/2 at Eastern Kentucky ............ ............W, W, 26-22 10/9 Delaware State (HC) ............ ............W, W, 42-28 10/16 Liberty ........................................ W, 42-0 10/23 Samford ..................................... W, 24-7 10/30 Buffalo ...................................... ......................................W, W, 38-12 11/6 Indiana State.......................... ..........................W, W, 17-10 11/13 at Illinois State ........................ L, 10-13 11/20 at Akron ..................................... W, 19-0 11/27 Central Florida^ .................... ....................W, W, 56-30 12/4 Georgia Southern^ ............. .............W, W, 34-14 12/11 Idaho^...................................... ......................................W, W, 35-16 12/18 at Marshall^ ............................. W, 17-5 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game

1991 • 12-3 DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Ray Isaac, Ron Strollo, Pat Danko, Derek Pixley, Kevin Brown 9/7 Edinboro ................................... W, 24-0 9/14 at Delaware State .................. L, 29-33 9/21 Morgan State .........................W, 57-22 9/28 Northeastern ........................... W, 59-7 10/5 at Stephen F. Austin .............. W, 16-9 10/12 at Akron .................................... L, 24-38 10/19 Liberty (HC) ................................L, 8-10 11/2 at Georgia Southern ...........W, 19-17 11/9 James Madison .....................W, 28-21 11/16 Slippery Rock .........................W, 40-21 11/23 at Towson State ....................W, 27-17 11/30 Villanova^ ...............................W, 17-16 12/7 at Nevada-Reno^ .................W, 30-28 12/14 Samford^ .................................. W, 10-0 12/21 vs. Marshall^ ..........................W, 25-17 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

1992 • 11-3-1 DIVISION I-AA RUNNER UP Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Nick Cochran, Herb Williams, Craig Kertesz, Marcus Evans, Dave Roberts, Chris Vecchione 9/5 Clarion........................................ W, 48-7 9/12 Delaware State ......................W, 42-20 9/19 at Southwest Texas State...W, 23-20 9/26 James Madison ...................... L, 49-52

Ray Ellington played football (1987-90) and basketball in his Penguin career.

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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS 9/27 at Liberty ................................... W, 34-3 10/4 Missouri State* ........................ W, 34-7 10/11 Western Illinois* .................... L, 20-54 10/18 at Indiana State* ......... W, 30-24 (OT) 10/25 Illinois State* (HC) ................. L, 25-35 11/1 at Northern Iowa* ....................L, 9-47 11/8 at Southern Illinois* ............. L, 17-24 11/15 Western Kentucky* ............... L, 13-37 *Gateway Conference Game

2004 • 4-7 | 2-5 GATEWAY

1995 • 3-8

1996 • 8-3

1999 • 12-3 | 5-1 GATEWAY DIVISION I-AA RUNNER UP Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Frank Rutherford, Kawonza Swan, Anthony Rozzo 9/2 Slippery Rock .........................W, 44-14 9/11 at Western Michigan ............ L, 28-46 9/18 Indiana (Pa.) ............................. W, 13-7 9/25 Western Illinois* ...................W, 28-24 10/2 at Indiana State* ...................W, 31-28 10/9 at Southern Illinois* .. W, 43-37 (OT) 10/16 Cal Poly (HC) ............................ W, 10-7 10/23 at Northern Iowa* ................W, 29-20 10/30 Illinois State* ........................... L, 28-31 11/6 Missouri State* ......................W, 17-14 11/13 at Villanova .............................W, 28-21 11/27 at Montana^ ..........................W, 30-27 12/4 North Carolina A&T^ ............ W, 41-3 12/11 Florida A&M^ ........................W, 27-24 12/18 vs. Georgia Southern^ ........ L, 24-59 *Gateway Conference Game ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

2000 • 9-3 | 4-2 GATEWAY

2001 • 8-3 | 5-2 GATEWAY Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: Jeﬀ Ryan, Dave Tesniarz, Bob Sivik, LeVar Greene, Bruce Hightower 8/30 Lock Haven ............................... W, 38-7 9/8 Clarion........................................ W, 44-0 9/22 Western Illinois* ..................... W, 41-7 9/29 at Northern Iowa* ................. L, 11-30 10/6 at Indiana State* ...................W, 35-21 10/13 Missouri State* ......................W, 41-20 10/20 Illinois State* (HC) ................W, 44-30 10/27 Western Kentucky* ............... L, 14-24 11/3 at Southern Illinois* .............. W, 31-7 11/17 Elon ............................................. W, 45-7 11/24 at Marshall ............................... L, 24-38 *Gateway Conference Game

2002 • 7-4 | 4-3 GATEWAY Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: P.J. Mays, Jon Tekac, John Schumacher 8/29 Clarion......................................W, 27-14 9/7 McNeese State ....................... L, 13-28 9/21 at Western Kentucky* .............L, 7-13 9/28 at SMS* ....................................W, 24-17 10/5 Indiana State*........................W, 31-16 10/12 at Florida Atlantic.................W, 24-17 10/19 Northern Iowa* .........................L, 7-22 10/26 at Western Illinois* ...................L, 0-19 11/2 Southern Illinois* (HC) ......... W, 21-9 11/9 at Illinois State* .....................W, 24-17 11/23 Samford ...................................W, 37-29 *Gateway Conference Game

2003 • 5-7 | 2-5 GATEWAY Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: Mike Burns, Josiah Doby, Justin Dellarose, Sherod Holmes 8/28 Edinboro .................................W, 35-11 9/6 Slippery Rock .........................W, 45-12 9/13 at Kent State ........................... L, 13-16 9/20 Florida Atlantic..........................L, 6-13

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2006 • 11-3 | 6-1 GATEWAY Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: Jason Perry, Jeremiah Wright, Ryan Jewell, Josh Cayson 8/31 Slippery Rock .........................W, 51-21 9/9 Maine .......................................W, 34-14 9/16 at Penn State..............................L, 3-37 9/23 UC Davis ..................................W, 38-24 9/30 at Missouri State* .................W, 37-10 10/7 Indiana State*........................W, 55-17 10/14 at Western Illinois* ...............W, 35-28 10/21 UNI* (HC) .................................. L, 23-31 10/28 at Illinois State* .....................W, 27-13 11/4 Southern Illinois* .................W, 31-24 11/11 at Western Kentucky* ........... W, 19-3 11/25 James Madison^ ..................W, 35-31 12/2 Illinois State^ .........................W, 28-21 12/9 at Appalachian State^......... L, 24-49 *Gateway Conference Game ^NCAA FCS Playoﬀ Game

2007 • 7-4 | 3-3 GATEWAY Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: Jeremiah Wright, Louis Irizarry, Bob Perez, Tom Zetts, James Terry 9/1 at Ohio State ..............................L, 6-38 9/8 South Dakota State .............W, 23-17 9/15 Stony Brook .............................. W, 42-6 9/22 Lock Haven ............................... W, 35-3 9/29 Missouri State* ......................W, 49-21 10/6 at Southern Illinois* ............. L, 17-24 10/13 Southern Utah ......................W, 23-22 10/20 Illinois State* (HC) ................. L, 22-27 10/27 at UNI*....................................... L, 13-14 11/3 at Indiana State* ..................... W, 40-7 11/10 Western Illinois* ...................W, 31-24 *Gateway Conference Game

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10/28 Indiana State* (HC) ................ W, 42-7 11/4 Hofstra ....................... W, 42-35 (2 OT) 11/11 Southern Illinois* .................. L, 20-21 11/18 at Cal Poly ...............................W, 35-13 11/25 at Richmond^ ...........................L, 3-10 *Gateway Conference Game ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

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Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Matt Hogg, Todd Kollar, Demond Tidwell, Harry Deligianis, Tom Paolucci, DeWayne Thompson 8/28 Slippery Rock ........................... W, 33-9 9/6 Kent State ...............................W, 44-23 9/20 at Boston ................................... W, 28-7 9/27 Hofstra .....................................W, 27-22 10/4 at Indiana State* ..................... W, 31-0 10/11 Buﬀalo (HC) ............................W, 52-17 10/18 at Northern Iowa* ................. L, 32-35 11/1 Illinois State* ............................ W, 13-0 11/8 at Southern Illinois* ............W, 34-10 11/15 Missouri State* ......................W, 45-13 11/22 Western Illinois* .................... L, 21-24 11/29 Hampton^ ..............................W, 28-13 12/6 at Villanova^ ..........................W, 37-34 12/13 at Eastern Washington^ ....W, 25-14 12/20 vs. McNeese State^ ............... W, 10-9 *Gateway Conference Game ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Jake Andreadis, Matt Richardson, Mike Stanec, Anthony Pannunzio 9/3 Clarion........................................ W, 50-6 9/12 at Kent State ..........................W, 24-10 9/19 Indiana State*........................W, 20-14 10/3 at Western Illinois* ...................L, 0-14 10/10 Southern Illinois* (HC) .......W, 34-21 10/17 Delaware .................................. L, 20-30 10/24 New Haven ................... W, 18-15 (OT) 10/31 at Central Florida ................... L, 32-44 11/7 Northern Iowa* ...................... L, 14-42 11/14 at Illinois State* ...................... L, 14-48 11/21 at Missouri State* .................W, 24-17 *Gateway Conference Game

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1997 • 13-2 | 4-2 GATEWAY DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1998 • 6-5 | 3-3 GATEWAY

Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: Kyle Smith, Aaron Marshall, Brandon Brown, Justin Scholes 9/1 Slippery Rock .........................W, 44-14 9/10 Northeastern .........................W, 35-16 9/17 at Liberty ................................... W, 42-0 9/24 at Pittsburgh ..............................L, 0-41 10/1 Illinois State* ..........................W, 20-17 10/8 at Indiana State* ..................... W, 45-0 10/15 Western Illinois* ...................W, 23-21 10/22 Missouri State* (HC) .............. W, 31-7 10/29 at UNI*..........................................L, 7-21 11/5 at Southern Illinois* ............. L, 17-31 11/12 Western Kentucky* ..............W, 42-10 *Gateway Conference Game

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Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Jim Jones, Dan Inglis, Chris Inglis, Andre Jethroe 8/29 Woﬀord ...................................... W, 28-0 9/7 Slippery Rock ........................... W, 22-0 9/14 at Kent ....................................... L, 12-28 9/21 at Illinois State ........... L, 28-31 (2 OT) 9/28 Clarion......................................W, 51-10 10/12 at Buﬀalo ................................... W, 17-6 10/19 Ashland...................................... W, 38-3 10/26 Northwestern State (HC) ...W, 24-14 11/2 Northern Iowa ........................ L, 10-23 11/9 at SW Missouri State ..........W, 17-13 11/16 at Hofstra .................................. W, 14-3

2005 • 8-3 | 5-2 GATEWAY Codera Jackson helped lead YSU to Gateway titles in 2005 and 2006.

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Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Mark Brungard, Paul Conn, Steve Six, Leon Jones, Jermaine Hopkins, Phillip Jean-Baptiste 9/2 at Kent State ........................... L, 14-17 9/9 Stephen F. Austin .....................L, 0-27 9/16 Slippery Rock .........................W, 28-12 9/23 at McNeese State .....................L, 3-31 10/7 at Delaware ............................. L, 13-34 10/14 Central Michigan ................... L, 25-46 10/21 Wingate (HC) ........................... W, 56-7 10/28 Indiana State..............................L, 6-13 11/4 at Akron ...................................W, 24-10 11/11 Buﬀalo ............................................ L, 6-9 11/18 Illinois State ............................. L, 13-30

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Coach: Jon Heacock Captains: Mike Bracken, Yancey Marcum, Senior Game 9/2 Slippery Rock .........................W, 35-13 9/11 Florida International ...L, 16-22 (OT) 9/18 at McNeese State .................. L, 20-24 9/25 Liberty ......................................W, 27-17 10/2 at Western Kentucky* .......... L, 19-44 10/9 Southern Illinois* .....................L, 2-37 10/16 Northern Iowa* (HC) ............ L, 20-22 10/23 at Illinois State* ...................... L, 24-30 10/30 Indiana State*........................W, 45-20 11/6 at Western Illinois* ................. W, 34-9 11/13 at Missouri State* .................. L, 28-34 *Gateway Conference Game

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Coach: Jim Tressel Captains: Lester Weaver, Chris Sammarone, Ray Miller, Chris Kross, Reggie Lee 9/1 Stephen F. Austin .................. T, 10-10 9/10 at Delaware State ................... W, 26-3 9/17 Eastern Kentucky ................... W, 13-6 9/24 Slippery Rock .........................W, 52-17 10/1 McNeese State ........................ W, 28-8 10/8 North Alabama (HC) ...........W, 17-14 10/15 Kent State ...............................W, 28-14 10/29 Akron .......................................... W, 41-7 11/5 at SUNY-Buﬀalo ...................... W, 27-3 11/12 at Massachusetts .................... W, 28-9 11/19 at Indiana State ....................... W, 14-3 11/25 Alcorn State^.........................W, 63-20 12/3 Eastern Kentucky^ ..............W, 18-15 12/10 Montana^ ................................. W, 28-9 12/17 vs. Boise State^ .....................W, 28-14 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoﬀ Game

INTRODUCTION

1994 • 14-0-1 DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

A | Adipotti, Dick • On Oct. 22, 1966, Adipotti rushed for a school-record 304 yards on 24 carries against Southern Connecticut State. B | Brown, Adrian • Brown ranks second in school history with 3,978 yards rushing on 875 attempts. He holds the school mark with 55 rushing touchdowns. C | Championships • The Penguins won the 2006 and 2005 Gateway Football Conference titles and 1987 Ohio Valley crown. In 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997, YSU won Division I-AA National Championships. D | Deligianis, Harry • Deligianis was the last Penguin to be selected in the NFL Draft being picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 1998 draft. He also holds the school record for sacks in a season with 17 during the 1997 campaign. E | Ellington, Ray • Ellington played four years of football and two seasons of basketball at YSU. F | Ferranti Brothers • Jim (1976-79) and Bob Ferranti (1969-72) were two of the most prolific wide receivers in school history. Together the two combined for 316 receptions for 5,266 yards and 40 touchdowns. G | Gill, Sloko • Gill was the first Penguin to play in the National Football League when he played for the Detroit Lions in 1942. H | Hopkins, Jermaine • Hopkins, a first-team All-America linebacker in 1995, was tragically killed in January 1996. His No. 58 was retired by the school and has not been worn since. I | Ian Dominelli • Dominelli set a school record with 224 tackles during the 1999 season. Dominelli was a first-team All-America linebacker that campaign. J | Jaworski, Ron and Jones, Leon • Jaworski had a stellar career in the NFL guiding the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl in 1981. Jones was named the Football Gazette’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. K | Kickers • Two former Penguins played in the NFL in Jeff Wilkins and Paul McFadden. Also, the school has had such standouts as Mark Griffith, Nick Terracina, John Dowling and Robert Fozkos. L | Lykes, Trenton • Lykes led the Guins to their first-ever Division I-AA playoff berth in 1987. M | Mays and Mason • P.J. Mays was named the Gateway Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2001 while Marcus Mason was the Gateway’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2006. N | Narduzzi, Bill • Coach Narduzzi led the program to the 1979 Division II National Championship game and won 68 games in his 10 years with the program. O | O’Neill, Ed • O’Neill played two seasons at Youngstown State before moving on to Hollywood. O’Neill, who was born in Youngstown, starred in the sitcom Married With Children as Al Bundy. P | Paris Wicks • Wicks tied a school record by rushing for more than

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100 yards in a game five straight times in 1982. He scored a school-record five touchdowns at UNI on Nov. 21, 1981. Q | Quintana, John • Quintana was the first YSU player on the Division I level to be named an Academic All-American. Quintana was a first-team selection in 1993. R | Ryan, Jeff • Ryan set the single-season mark for passing yardage in 1999 (2,573) leading YSU to the FCS semifinals. S | Smith, Tamron and Stambaugh Stadium • Smith rushed for a school record 4,866 yards on a school best 987 attempts. His 22 100yard games are also a school mark. Stambaugh has been home to the program since 1982. T | Tressel, Jim • Tressel guided the Penguins to four National Championships, six National Championship Games and 135 victories from 1986 through 2000. U | Undefeated • In 2005, YSU went 6-0 at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins enjoyed unbeaten regular seasons at Stambaugh in 2005, 1994, 1993 and 1991. V | Villanova • One opponent the Penguins have tormented has been Villanova. In the playoffs, YSU defeated the Wildcats in 1991, 1992 and 1997 by a total of seven points. W | Wilkins, Jeff • The most accomplished YSU player in the NFL, Wilkins holds school career records for points by a kicker, point-after kicks made, field goals made and attempts. He retired after spending 14 seasons in professional football. X | Xides, Nick • Xides set, and still holds, school records for career punts (257), yards (10,514) and average (40.9) playing from 1982-85. Y | Youngstown • College, University and State University. The university in the city of Youngstown has had these three names since it opened in the fall of 1908. It was known as Youngstown College from 1928-1954, referred to as Youngstown University from 1955 to 1966 and Youngstown State since 1967. Z | Zdelar and Zetts • Jim Zdelar was a first-team All-American in 1987. Soon after his playing career ended, he was killed in an automobile accident and since 1993, no player has worn the Number 79 at YSU. Zetts set school career passing records for touchdowns, completions, attempts, yards and percentage.

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COACH TRESSEL’S LEGACY 135-57-2 at YSU

COACHING HONORS

Eddie Robinson I-AA Coach of the Year 1994 AFCA National Coach of the Year 1994, 1991

Ohio College Coach of the Year 1999, 1997, 1994, 1991, 1990, 1989

TRESSEL’S YSU COACHING RECORD Conference 4-2 (GFC) 5-1 (GFC) 3-3 (GFC) 4-2 (GFC)

Notes Playoﬀs I-AA Finalist l-AA Champions

l-AA Champions I-AA Champions I-AA Finalist I-AA Champions Playoﬀs Playoﬀs

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5-1 (OVC) Playoﬀs 2-5 (OVC) (.702 Win Percentage)

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Year Overall 2000 9-3 1999 12-3 1998 6-5 1997 13-2 1996 8-3-0 1995 3-8-0 1994 14-0-1 1993 13-2 1992 11-3-1 1991 12-3 1990 11-1 1989 9-4 1988 4-7 1987 8-4 1986 2-9 Totals 135-57-2

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TRESSEL FACTS National Championshi Championships ps:: 4 Championship Game Appearances Appearances:: 6 10-Plus Win Seasons Seasons:: 7 Playoff Play off Appearances Appearances:: 10 Winning/Total Winnin g/Total Seasons Seasons:: 12/15 Playoff Victories: Victories: 24 Total Victories Victories:: 135

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Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year 1987

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AFCA Regional Coach of the Year 1994, 1993, 1991, 1987

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Chevrolet National Coach of the Year 1997, 1994, 1993

Former head football coach and Director of Athletics Jim Tressel left a major mark not only on the Athletic Department and campus, but the entire Mahoning Valley community. Tressel spent 15 years as the head coach at Youngstown State and six as the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics before being named the head football coach at The Ohio State University in January 2001. In just two years he turned that program into a National Championship winner posting a 14-0 mark in 2002. Tressel brought a winning attitude to the Mahoning Valley when he took charge of the Penguin football program in the mid-1980’s. He gave the people something to rally around in a time of need and helped keep the spirits of everyone in the community high. He came to Youngstown in 1986 and within two seasons the Penguins were in the NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs. The playoffs, once a dream, became common place for YSU. In his tenure, Youngstown State appeared in the playoffs 10 times and won four national championships. The first national title came in 1991 and began a run of four straight title-game appearances. The march to the crown in 1991 was magical as the Penguins won eight straight to end the season. YSU won at Georgia Southern on Nov. 2 and was never to lose again that season. In the playoffs, the Penguins beat Villanova, NevadaReno and Samford before beating Marshall in the title game. After losing in the title game to Marshall in 1992, the Penguins were back in 1993 to finish 13-2 and beat the Herd 17-5 in the title game. In 1994, the Penguins were unbeaten in 15 games finishing 14-0-1. YSU tied Stephen F. Austin in the season opener and then won a school-record 14 consecutive games to earn a repeat championship. In the playoffs the Penguins beat Alcorn State, Eastern Kentucky and Montana en route to the title game. YSU beat Boise State 28-14 to earn its third national title. In 1997, the Penguins were back in the national title hunt. In the playoffs, YSU beat Hampton, Villanova and Eastern Washington to advance to the title game. In a tight defensive game, YSU beat McNeese State 10-9 to earn Tressel’s fourth title. En route to the 1999 National Championship Game, YSU set an NCAA Division I-AA record winning 15 consecutive playoff games after beating Montana, North Carolina A&T and Florida A&M in the preliminary rounds. In the championship game, YSU lost to Georgia Southern. In his final year in 2000, YSU finished 9-3 and qualified for the playoffs for the 10th time.

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Craig Cotton • TE

Paul McFadden • PK

Detroit Lions | 1969-72 Chicago Bears | 1973 San Diego Chargers | 1975 Craig Cotton spent six NFL seasons playing 77 games with three diﬀerent teams. He spent four years with Detroit and one each with Chicago and San Diego. In his career he had 28 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown. He caught a career-high 13 passes for 186 yards with the Bears in 1973. He had 15 catches in four years with the Lions. He was an eighth-round draft pick of the Chargers.

Ron Jaworski • QB Los Angeles Rams | 1974-76 Philadelphia Eagles | 1977-86 Miami Dolphins | 1987-88 Kansas City Chiefs | 1989 In a 15-year NFL career, Ron Jaworski played in 188 games for four diﬀerent teams. He spent 10 seasons in Philadelphia guiding the Eagles to Super Bowl XV in 1981. In his career, he completed 2,187-of-4,117 passes (53.1 percent) for 28,190 yards and 179 touchdowns. He also rushed for 859 yards and 16 scores. His best year was during the Super Bowl campaign when he completed 257 passes for 3,529 yards and 27 touchdowns in the regular season. All three were career highs. While with the Eagles he threw for 26,963 yards and 175 touchdowns. He was a second round draft choice of the Rams.

Cliff Stoudt • QB Pittsburgh Steelers | 1977-83 St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals | 1986-88 Miami Dolphins | 1989 During an eight-year NFL career, Cliff Stoudt played for three teams and appeared in 66 games. He spent the first four years of his career with Pittsburgh, the next three with the Cardinals and his final season with Miami. His best season was in 1983 when he completed 197-of-381 passes for 2,553 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 479 yards and four scores that year. In his career, he completed 359-of-684 passes (52.5 percent) for 4,506 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was a fifth round draft choice of the Steelers.

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Atlanta Falcons | 1984-87 New York Giants | 1988 Philadelphia Eagles | 1989 A bare-footed specialist who was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, Paul McFadden played a total of six seasons in the NFL for three teams. He amassed 520 points in his career converting 160-of-165 point-after attempts and 120-of-175 field-goal tries. He began his career in Philadelphia scoring a team rookie record 116 points making 30-of-37 field-goal attempts. He was named the NFC’s Rookie of the Year and earned a spot in the Pro Bowl. He spent his first four years with Philadelphia before moving on to New York in 1988 and Atlanta in 1989. He was a 12th round draft pick originally by the Eagles.

Jeff Wilkins • PK Philadelphia Eagles | 1994 San Francisco 49ers | 1995-96 St. Louis Rams | 1997-2007 Jeff Wilkins spent 14 seasons in the NFL, spending the last 11 with the St. Louis Rams. He retired at the conclusion of the 2007 season. He did not miss an extra point from 1998 through 2007 while scoring 1,416 career points. He made a career-long field goal of 57 yards in 1998. Wilkins scored a careerhigh 163 points with the Rams in 2003. That season he made a career-best 39 field goals in a career-high 42 tries. In 1999, he made 64-of-64 extra-point tries. He was part of a Super Bowl Champion as St. Louis won the Super Bowl XXIV in 2000. He was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent.

Tim Johnson • LB Oakland Raiders | 2002-05 Baltimore Ravens | 2006 A stellar special teams player and reserve linebacker, Tim Johnson played in 33 games over a five-season span in the NFL. He played his first three years for Oakland appearing in 39 games for the Raiders. As a rookie in 2003 he recorded 27 tackles and two pass breakups in just five games. In 2004, he had 12 tackles and four pass breakups in eight contests. During the 2005 slate he played in all 16 games for the Raiders. He played four games for Baltimore in 2006. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.

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THIS IS

YOUNGSTOWN STATE • ACADEMIC SERVICES • ATHLETIC WELLNESS • FACILITIES • ATHLETIC SUCCESS STORIES • ATTRACTIVE CAMPUS • STUDENT LIFE • UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION • ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION • PENGUIN NICKNAME TRADITION • CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN • MEDIA COVERAGE

Former YSU Student-Athlete of the Year Leslie Johnson was a three-time Academic All-Horizon League honoree.

Youngstown State University is a teaching-centered university where the focus is on students and their professional development. Specializing in undergraduate education, there are more than 100 undergraduate majors master s majors, 35 master’s programs and doctoral programs in educational leadership and physical therapy. YSU is also a member of the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM), which offers an accelerated six-year B.S./M.D. The university was recently re-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, and individual programs are accredited by national and international accrediting bodies, including AACSB (business); ABET (engineering); and NCATE (education). With accessible faculty members, 83 percent of whom hold the highest degree attainable in their ﬁeld, YSU offers a smalluniversity feel to go along with opportunities typically available only at larger institutions. The average class size is 22 in lecture classes and 10 in labs. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Seven Academic Colleges School of Graduate Studies & Research Beeghly College of Education Williamson College of Business Administration College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Bitonte College of Health & Human Services College of Fine & Performing Arts College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The recent academic success of YSU’s student-athletes is unprecedented. During the Spring 2008 semester, an all-time high of 41 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 gradepoint average. Also an all-time high, 56 percent of YSU’s student-athletes achieved at least a 3.0 GPA for the semester. Eleven of the 16 sponsored teams achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Most notably, 366 student-athletes have earned their degree since the Spring 2001 semester. Ten YSU Student-Athletes have earned Academic All-America accolades, including Athletic Academic six since 2001. A Penguin has been named Advising Coordinator Academic All-District 41 times, and there have Marilyn O’Bruba oversees been 234 academic all-league honorees. a talented and dedicated ﬁve-person staff.

Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center The Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center is a state-of-the-art learning area located in Stambaugh Stadium in Room 1099 on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. The Academics Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday though Friday. The Center has been completely refurbished and is one of the best learning facilities in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference. The center features 19 private study cubicles, four study tables and 14 computer terminals. Student-athletes have access to the Internet as well as several other resources and multiple software packages on all systems within the lab.

For a complete list of majors, visit www.ysu.edu/majors University Support Areas • The Center for Student Progress features special mentoring and support for ﬁrst-year students, multicultural students and students with disabilities. • The Reading and Study Skills Center provides help in reading, studying, test-taking and time management. • The Writing Center and Mathematics Center offers tutorial assistance. • The Language Learning and Resource Center supports foreign-language learning. • Career and Counseling Services assists students and alumni in exploring career and future employment possibilities and developing plans to achieve academic and career goals.

With the help of the Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center, 90 percent or more of YSU’s student-athletes who exhausted their eligibility have graduated with a four-year degree every year since 2002.

The weight training program at YSU was greatly improved in 2007-08 with the renovation of the Stambaugh Stadium weight room (pictured here) and the opening of a weight room in Beeghly Center. Strength and Conditioning The Penguin Advantage Program is designed to promote student-athlete development in physical ﬁtness and athletic ability. This comprehensive program incorporates some of the latest and basic methods to train the university’s full complement of athletic teams. The emphasis of the Advantage Program is on total physical development to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. A variety of weight-training styles consistently challenges athletes to John Patrick returned to perform better as well as understand how YSU in Spring 2008 to run the weight program. the body adapts to training. Combined with nutritional education and consultation, the Advantage Program strives to prepare YSU athletes for success in and out of the sports arena. The Stambaugh Stadium Weight Room, which continues to be one of the best facilities in the FCS and Horizon League, features 28,000 pounds of free weights, 8,000 pounds of dumbbells, 14,000 pounds of machine weights and a number of cardiovascular machines. First-year strength and conditioning coach John Patrick comes to YSU from Jacksonville University. A Youngstown native, he is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association and is certiﬁed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the International Sports Science Association and the United States Weightlifting Association. He is assisted by Liz Vlad. In addition, Dr. Mohammed Shayesteh, a licensed sports nutritionist, provides advice and counseling to athletes in conjunction with their training programs.

The Beeghly Center weight room opened in 2007-08.

Sports Medicine YSU student-athletes have two recently upgraded sports medicine centers at their disposal to treat and prevent injuries. The Willard Webster Sports Medicine Center inside of Stambaugh Stadium is the main hub and serves the majority of YSU’s athletic teams. There is also a training and rehabilitation room in Beeghly Center that caters to the needs of the volleyball, swimming and diving and men’s and women’s basketball squads. The centers is well equipped to handle any needs with the Veteran John Doneyko was latest available and innovative equipment promoted to Head Trainer in Spring 2008. for the care and prevention of injuries. Veteran athletic trainer John Doneyko was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in 2008 after serving in the department for 22 years. A licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and a nationally-certiﬁed Athletic Trainer, Doneyko is assisted by Jenna Lesko, Jeff Wills, Todd Burkey and Kenny Layman. Also, numerous student assistants are on hand throughout the year and work closely with all teams attending games (home and away) and practices. The Penguins staff is assisted by a host of health care professionals in the Youngstown area, providing state-of-the-art care in prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Dr. Ray Duffett, Dr. James Shina and Dr. Mike Miladore are on hand on football gamedays and work with all sports.

Few areas play a role as essential to the continued success of Youngstown State athletics as the athletic training staff.

YSU TRACK (track & ﬁeld) YSU TENNIS COURTS (tennis)

STAMBAUGH STADIUM (football, soccer) BEEGHLY CENTER (basketball, volleyball, swimming & diving)

The YSU athletic complex features some of the best facilities in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Horizon League. Stambaugh Stadium, the home venue for Youngstown State’s soccer program and four-time NCAA Football Championship Subdivision football team, is one of the top facilities in the entire Northeast. Nicknamed the “Ice Castle,” the stadium celebrated its 25th anniversary during the 2007 season. The tallest building in the city, Stambaugh Stadium has been defended well by the Penguins. The football team has won nearly 75 percent of its games at Stambaugh, including 14 straight playoff contests. The stadium seats 20,630 Penguins fans, and nine of the 10 all-time largest Missouri Valley Football Conference crowds have been at Stambaugh. Renovations since 2002 include a new concourse-level elevator, a new scoreboard and Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard and a state-of-the-art SprinTurf playing surface. Recent major improvements have also been made to the football and administrative offices, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room and seating areas. Beeghly Center serves as the home for the Youngstown State University men's and women's basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving teams. Opened in the 1972-73 school year, the arena has seen a major facelift totaling more than $4 million this decade. This past year was an especially busy one as a new basketball floor and weight room were installed. Since 2000, significant improvements have been made to lobbies, hallways, locker rooms, the sound system, scoreboards and press row seating. The Beeghly Natatorium, which is in the north end of the building, has received $300,000 in improvements since 2005. Beeghly Center has also served as a venue for presidential campaign rallies, World Wide Wrestling (WWE) events, the Harlem Globetrotters and concerts. On July 9, 2007, Frank and Norma Watson and Jim and Ellen Tressel donated a combined $1 million to YSU’s Centennial Capital Campaign to help fund a new indoor practice facility. The Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS), which is set to break ground within the coming year, will provide a competitive advantage to YSU’s student-athletes, particularly those participating in baseball, football, soccer, softball and track programs. The indoor facility will also serve as a university and community resource, providing a large, climate–protected venue for events and a training facility for local youth organizations and high schools.

Student-athletes at YSU have the opportunity to compete for championships, take on nationallyranked opponents, receive a topnotch education and develop the skills necessary to play and work at the professional level. 2007-08 Athletic Highlights • At least one student-athlete in all 18 of YSU’s athletic programs earned first or second-team all-conference honors during the 2007-08 academic year. • Football players Brad Samsa (secondteam), Mychal Savage (third-team), Brian Palmer (honorable mention) and James Terry (honorable mention) all earned AllAmerican honors while men’s basketball player Vytas Sulskis was a Freshman MidMajor All-American. Baseball player Joe Iacobucci was an honorable mention pick Josh Page earned on the All-Ping! Freshman team. academic all-district • Seven student-athletes earned CoSIDA honors for the third time. academic all-district honors. • Seventeen student-athletes were named academic all-league during the fall and winter seasons. • YSU student-athletes earned first-team all-league honors 30 times and second-team honors all-conference honors 46 times. • YSU coaches were recognized as Coach of the Year four times. • Penguins student-athletes earned Player of the Year or Newcomer of the Year honors 11 times Playing and Working Professionally • A large number of Penguins have gone on to play professionally in the United States or overseas in recent years. • Notable past YSU student-athletes who have played professionally are Ron Jaworski (current ESPN Analyst), Jeff Wilkins (NFL Pro Bowl kicker), Paul McFadden (NFL Rookie of the Year), Dave Dravecky (MLB all-star and World Series participant) and Brad Hennessey (current San Francisco Giants pitcher) • Football players are frequently invited to tryouts for NFL teams. Running back Marcus Mason made the Washington Redskins’ roster in 2006, and wide receiver Kyle Smith was in camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. Other recent football players have played overseas or gone on to play in the Arena Football League. • Quin Humphrey played professional basketball in Europe and the NBDL after a successful playing career that ended in 2006. • YSU student-athletes have also gone on to work in athletic administration and in the front office of professional sports teams. • Outside of athletics, YSU student-athletes have been admitted to top-level medical and graduate schools, become police officers, engineers, teachers, coaches, financial planners, broadcasters, university developers, hotel executives and much more.

The experience at Youngstown State was great for me. I would recommend Youngstown State to any player with pro aspirations, but more importantly, to get your education.

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Ron Jaworski - ESPN Analyst Former YSU Student-Athlete

Competing Against the Nation’s Elite • The Youngstown State football team played at Ohio State in 2007 and will open the season against the Buckeyes in 2008. It has also played at Heinz Field against Pittsburgh (2005) and at Beaver Stadium versus Penn State (2006). • In the last two years the men’s basketball team has played at UCLA, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State while the women’s hoops squad has played at Cincinnati and Ohio State • Since 2005, the baseball team has scheduled games at Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Cincinnati, Penn State and West Virginia. • The softball team has played against Michigan State, Penn State, George Mason, Purdue, Michigan and Kentucky since 2006. • The track and ﬁeld teams have routinely competed at the Penn Relays and Sea Ray Relays, and in 2008 they traveled to New York City, Virginia Tech, Florida, Louisville and Arkansas.

The Youngstown State football team opened the 2007 season at Ohio Stadium against Ohio State.

While YSU sits just blocks from downtown Youngstown, the campus core has an intimate feeling with plenty of green space and a mix of historic and modern buildings. Your Success is Our Story You have a story. Everyone does. It’s about where you come from, what you think about, what you value. It’s about your friends, your family, your language, your music, your school. It’s about your particular skills and interests, what you’ve learned so far in life, how you relate to the world and other people. Right now, you’re about to start a whole new chapter in your story. In the book called My Life—by you, of course—the theme of this chapter is “Where do I want to go, and who do I want to become?” You have options you want to explore, places you want to see, things you want to do, ideas you want to propose, a career you want to pursue. That’s one reason you’re planning to go to college—to get going on that next chapter of your life, to become who you want to be. Colleges and universities have stories, too. How they started, what traditions they maintain, the way they look, the students they serve, the things they offer academically and socially, the role they play in their communities, and the role they play in the generation of new knowledge. Youngstown State University’s story is all those things. YSU is about outstanding academic quality, diversity of people and programs, and broad access to opportunity. But it is, overall, a culmination of the stories of all the students who in the past 100 years graduated and went on to make a difference. Our students - while they are here and after they graduate - are what YSU is all about. Campus Overview • Opened in 1908, YSU celebrated its centennial during the 200708 academic year. As part of the celebration, the university launched a $44 million campaign for campus improvements. In addition to endowments for students and colleges, the centennial plan calls for a new $34.3 million business building, improved engineering and science labs and an indoor athletics practice facility. • With enrollment at its highest in the last 13 years, the student population is 13,497, more than 12,000 of which are undergraduate students. Based on demographics, 44 percent are male, 56 percent are female; 17 percent are minority students and 1 percent are international students. 218 current YSU students were high school valedictorians, and there are more than 85,000 alumni. • YSU’s 145-acre urban campus is one of the nation’s most attractive and among Ohio’s safest.

Campus Housing • Four university residence halls house 1,000 students in comfortable, spacious rooms. • The $22 million University Courtyard Apartments, operated by the Ambling Corporation exclusively for YSU students, is one of the ﬁnest facilities of its kind in Ohio. Opened in 2003, Courtyard Apartments offer singles, doubles, and quads for 408 students. • Buechner Hall, a privately-run residence, accommodates 72 women on campus and includes a meal plan, weekly room-cleaning services and a stately European ambience. • All university-operated residence halls, as well as University Courtyard Apartments, have in-room high-speed Internet connections, cable and telephone terminals. Library Resources • Six-story Maag Library on campus features 700,000 bound volumes, 300,000 government documents and 800,000 microforms. • A member of OhioLink research consortium, which provides access to over 39 million items. • The Youngstown Public Library is located across the street from the South end of campus.

Opened in 2003, the University Courtyard Apartments on the West end of campus houses many student-athletes.

The opportunities to be active on campus and join student organizations are plenty, and students are encouraged to get involved with enriching projects that enable them to work with fellow students, faculty members and community leaders. Campus Recreation and Student Programming is the central hub for student life on campus. There are more than 40 intramural sports programs, fitness classes and workshops that are taught by certified student staff. The department organizes the Penguin Pre-Party every other Thursday, which features live entertainment on campus. The department also oversees Greek life and more than 120 student organizations ranging from the American Marketing Association to Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the Ski and Snowboarding Club. The 70,000 square foot Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center opened in 2005 and features the latest in recreation, fitness and wellness space. In the “rec” are more than 70 pieces of cardio equipment, 24 weight-training pieces and a combination of 40 plate-loaded and free-weight stations. There are four multi-purpose courts to play basketball, volleyball, badminton and many other activities; an aerobics studio; a meditation center and a five-story climbing wall. There is also a wellness resource center that offers comprehensive programming in areas of fitness, nutrition, mental and spiritual health and personal safety.

Penguin Productions, a group of motivated students and advisers from campus, has helped bring popular musical artists such as Ludacris, Korn, Sugarland, Puddle of Mudd and Saliva to the area. The Kilcawley Student Center features amenities for student entertainment and academic wellness. The KC Food Court, Arby’s, candy counter, Peaberry’s Cafe and lounge areas are ideal places to mingle with friends. Kilcawley also has full copy and graphic centers, wireless hotspots, computer labs and ample meeting space. The YSU Bookstore and Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center are connected. The College of Fine & Performing Arts Series features talented YSU students in events ranging from art shows to plays to dance ensembles. The Dana School of Music is nationally renowned, and its students are showcased in weekly concerts at the Butler Institute of American Art and major performances both on and just off campus. The YSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2005.

Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama spoke to students and community members on the Youngstown State campus while on the campaign trail in 2008.

Off-campus venues within walking distance also provide students with a wide variety of entertainment choices. The DeYor Performing Arts Center houses the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and popular performances such as Beauty and the Beast, Rent and High School Musical. Jerry Seinfeld and other comedians have performed at Stambaugh Auditorium, which also has country chart-topper Lonestar on the schedule. The Chevrolet Centre has been the venue for events ranging from 3 Doors Down and Carrie Underwood concerts to Disney on Ice to minor league hockey and arena football.

The Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center is a popular spot for students.

Fraternities and sororities participate in Greek Sing as part of an active Greek Life on campus.

University President Dr. David C. Sweet and his wife, Pat, are avid fans of Penguins athletics.

When David C. Sweet became Youngstown State University’s sixth president in July 2000, he mapped out a course that included three priorities: enrollment, partnerships and diversity. In the eight years since, the University has made great strides in all three areas. Enrollment has jumped nearly 15 percent since fall 2000 and is now at its highest level in 13 years. Over the last eight years, the number of minority students has increased more than 60 percent. And the University has initiated partnerships with the city of Youngstown, the Youngstown city and other school districts and community groups to meet the needs of the region. The University has also expanded academic programs at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels, including a new doctor of physical therapy degree. In partnership with the Youngstown city schools, the University opened Youngstown Early College, a high school on the YSU campus aimed at helping city school students earn college credit and a high school degree at the same time. YEC’s ﬁrst class graduated in May. Last year, YSU reorganized its academic structure to better address the growing importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the state and national levels. As a result, two new colleges were created: the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. YSU has worked in collaboration with the City of Youngstown to complete a nationallyrecognized urban development plan,

Youngstown 2010. In addition, the University has been a leader in the development of Wick Neighbors, a non-proﬁt community organization that is spearheading a major redevelopment project in the Wick District and Smoky Hollow neighborhood. Since 2000, the University has opened the $22 million University Courtyard Apartments and the $12.1 million Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The campus is now in the midst of a $44 million Centennial Capital Campaign, the largest fund-raising effort in YSU’s history. A centerpiece of the campaign is a new $34.3 million building for the Williamson College of Business Administration. Prior to coming to YSU, Dr. Sweet was dean and professor of the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State from 1978 to 2000. His leadership resulted in national recognition for the college’s graduate studies and its city management/urban policy program. Prior to joining Cleveland State, Dr. Sweet held a number of state cabinet posts, including the director of the State Department of Development. He also served as commissioner of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission and head of the state’s ﬁrst energy agency. Prior to state service, he was director of regional economic research at the Battelle Institute in Columbus. He previously served as the chairman of the Northeast-Midwest Institute, a Washington, D.C. policy research institute, and president of the American Economic Development Council. In 1998, he was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. Dr. Sweet holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, an M.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a B.A. from the University of Rochester. He and his wife, Pat, live in Liberty, Ohio and have two daughters, two sons and six grandchildren.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Millicent S. Counts

Larry D. DeJane

Dr. Sudershan Garg

Harry Meshel

Dr. Dianne Bitonte Miladore

John L. Pogue

Scott R. Schulick

Dr. H.S. Wang

Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo (right) joined Paul McFadden from University Development and major donor Tony Lariccia in saluting Hall of Fame Coach Dom Rosselli (third from left) at a 2007 football game.

Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo, a former Penguin student-athlete, has worked diligently to ensure that today’s student-athletes have the support system in place to succeed not only at Youngstown State, but also in their future. Now in his eighth year as Athletics Director and 13th as a member of the department, his vision for successful broadbased programs and providing student-athletes tools to succeed on and off the playing fields is coming to fruition. Strollo has concentrated his priorities on facility improvements; full compliance of NCAA regulations; fiscal management and budgetary maintenance; streamlining department organization; increasing visibility and fundraising efforts of the Penguin Club; and enhancing the overall experience and competitiveness of student-athletes and programs. Under Strollo’s leadership, Youngstown State earned full NCAA certification in 2007. This review of governance and commitment to rules, academic integrity, and equity and student-athlete well-being showed YSU athletics operates in substantial conformity with the operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership. During his tenure, Strollo has placed a priority

Emily Haynam Assistant A.D.

Elaine Jacobs Associate A.D./SWA

on the construction and enhancements of athletic venues. Currently, he is leading a capital campaign to construct the Watson and Tressel Training Site, a $4-6 million indoor athletic practice facility. The Beeghly Center has undergone more than $3 million in renovations. In the past year, a new Dom Rosselli Court was installed and a weight room was built for the men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving programs. Within the past year in Stambaugh Stadium, office space in the athletic marketing and ticket offices and football suite received an enhancement, and the weight room and athletic training offices were renovated. Other recent upgrades include a concourse-level elevator (2005), a scoreboard and a Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard (2004) and a state-of-the-art SprinTurf playing surface (2002). He has also secured agreements for Eastwood Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians’ Class-A affiliate, and Cene Park to be the baseball team’s home fields and McCune Park to serve as the softball team’s home venue. Thanks to the benevolence of the Andrews Trust and the priority Strollo places on academics, the academic counseling center underwent a significant renovation and expansion in his first year and continues to receive technology upgrades. In the past seven years, the department, which has been recognized as a national leader for its graduation rates, has had many successes on and off the playing field. More than half of the current 300-plus studentathletes have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher while 11 teams have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. YSU’s Academic Progress Rate is well

Jane Kestner NCAA Faculty Rep.

Rick Love Associate A.D.

above the national average for public institutions, and its 93 percent graduation rate is at an all-time high. Ten student-athletes have captured Academic All-America accolades while a total of 41 have been named to Academic All-District teams. YSU has won 11 Horizon League titles, and it won back-to-back Gateway Football Conference (now the Missouri Valley Football Conference) championships in 2005 and 2006 in Strollo’s tenure. In Strollo’s role as the Executive Director of the Penguin Club, the organization has increased athletic endowed scholarship contributions annually. Annual events keep improving every year, and the growth of the Football Alumni Club has had a positive impact on the department. Strollo returned to his alma mater in 1996 as athletic business manager. In March 2000, he was named the school’s Associate Executive Director of Athletics. In his short time in that capacity, he helped spearhead the transition into the Horizon League. He has strong ties to the local community and to the athletic department. He grew up in nearby Austintown and attended Fitch High School. He played football for YSU from 1988 through 1991 for Coach Jim Tressel and was named captain of the ﬁrst Division I-AA National Championship team in 1991. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Youngstown State in June, 1993. Ron and his wife, Nicole, reside in Austintown with their two children, Ryan and Rachel. Nicole is a former YSU student-athlete who competed in track and cross country from 1989 through 1993.

Tom Morella Assistant A.D.

Robb Schmidt Assistant A.D.

Youngstown State University is the only Division I university in the country with a Penguin for a mascot and the nickname Penguins for their athletic teams.

Penguin Nickname Legend

Prior to 1933, Youngstown College had been referred to as "Y" College, YoCo, Wye Collegians and many times, simply the "Locals." There are two accounts of how the Pe Penguin enguin nickna nickname n mee ccame amee to be, aand am nd iint interestingly nter erees est ng esti ngly enough enoug no ou h they theey th come from the same evening on Jan. 30, 1933. But throughout the season prior to that contest, many of YSU Alma Mater the members of the 1932-33 varsity men’s basketball All hail to thee O Youngstown, team and their friends on campus spent idle moments Our Alma Mater fair; in the cafeteria discussing suitable new names for our In sunlight and starshine school sports combines, basketball, and fencing that We see thee in all thy glory. year. The names considered covered every conceivable The Red and White, thy glorious colors, spectrum of animals, birds, and things associated Ever we praise and hold them with the steel city, but none seemed to fit. There was High to the breeze as the symbol of our always someone who pointed out an inadequacy of Most loyal allegiance. This anthem, O Youngstown, some sort. The first account states that on a cold, freezing Our pledge of trust shall be night at a men’s basketball game at West Liberty State That thy sons and daughters Teachers College, in West Liberty, W. Va., a spectator Shall keep faith with thee forever watching the members of the team stomp on the floor and swing their arms made them look like Penguins YSU’s Fight Song and without a nickname, the fans took a liking to the The Red and White are waving word. The second account comes from the trip to West Over the field Liberty in which the road that evening had been hit Our teams are fighting by a snowfall between one and two feet deep. The With a spirit that will not yield passengers in two of the cars found it necessary Rah-Rah-Rah on several occasions to get out and help push their Hail to thee O’Youngstown vehicles out of snow drifts or road area with snow We’ll fight for you Once again the Penguins ruts, difficult to drive through. During the trip, Bennett Kunicki recalls, the Will win for YSU discussion of a nickname for the school was the hot topic of conversation. In Kunicki’s car, the name Penguins came up and was well received by everyone in the car. Upon arrival at the West Liberty gym, the name was mentioned to the members of the team, who thought it was perfect. By the end of that school year, the nickname was unanimously accepted by the student body without the necessity of a formal polling vote. Plans were then made to introduce the new name during the 1933-34 basketball season. The nickname Penguins was formally introduced to the school in the "Jambar" (Vol. IV, No. 3) at the beginning of the 1933-34 basketball season. Page three of that issue was set up to cover YSU’s first game to introduce the members of that season’s team and to give the schedule for the season. The date of the "Jambar" issue was Dec. 15, 1933. Within the next five or six weeks, Penguins became our newly accepted nickname both in the Jambar and on the sports pages of the then two local newspapers. The name was introduced after the first game with Slippery Rock in the Dec. 15, 1933 issue of the "Jambar". The Youngstown Telegram first used the nickname in a headline on Dec. 29, 1933 while The Vindicator first acknowledged the nickname in its Jan. 27, 1934 edition.

Pete and Penny Penguin are the beloved mascots of Youngstown State University and represent YSU and the Athletic Department at home and road games, community functions and special events throughout the region.

As seen from the roof of Stambaugh Stadium, the Youngstown State campus is well within walking distance of a revitalized downtown Youngstown.

Quick Facts Population: 83,906 Area: 34.2 square miles Metropolitan: 586,939

Attractions • More than 50 area golf courses • The 2,537 acre Mill Creek Park situated within miles of downtown • Two large malls and shopping districts within 20 minutes of campus • Minor league hockey and arena football franchises downtown and a nearby minor league baseball team • Several museums and auditoriums

Within 100 Miles • The bright lights of both Pittsburgh and Cleveland • Lake Erie • 24 state parks and three national parks • Pro Football Hall of Fame • Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and Museum • Numerous professional sports franchises The City of Youngstown was incorporated in 1867 and named for John Young, who purchased approximately 15,000 acres (the entire township) for slightly more than $16,000 in 1797 from the United States Government. With its setting in the Mahoning Valley along the Mahoning River, Youngstown quickly grew to become a thriving city in the 1920s as part of the industrial belt that stretched from Massachusetts to the Mississippi River. The iron and steel industry created a strong blue-collar work ethic in the city and surrounding areas that is still very evident, even decades after the closing of the mills. At its peak, Youngstown was the third-largest steel producing city in the country.

Today, with a new citywide revitalization plan coordinated between the city, Youngstown State University and nearly 200 volunteers, neighborhood organizations and businesses, a new vision for Youngstown exists. The award-winning plan, Youngstown 2010, calls for a more diverse and vibrant economy founded on the current strengths with the city and region, such as YSU, the health care sector and the arts community. Wick Neighbors, Inc., was created from a broad-based Five boxing champions have their roots in Youngstown. group of leaders from YSU and The most recent champion, middleweight Kelly Pavlik, religious and cultural institutions wore the Youngstown State “Y” and Pete the Penguin on along Wick Avenue, which his trunks when he beat Jermaine Taylor on HBO in 2008. borders campus to the East. Its mission is to redevelop the historically rich Smoky Hollow neighborhood just off campus and promote a place for creative living and working in the city. Youngstown is very well-known for its dedication to the arts. The Butler Institute of American Art, located within the conﬁnes of campus, is one of the most unique and respected museums in the nation. There are also two auditoriums Built in 2005, the 5,700-seat Chevrolet Centre in the city, several museums and the is a large part of the downtown revitalization Chevrolet Centre, a modern arena opened project. It houses minor league hockey and arena football, concerts, ice shows and much more. in 2005. Youngstown is also a hotbed for football. In addition to YSU’s four national championships in the 1990s, many coaches have ties to the city. Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel is formerly the head coach at YSU, and current college head coaches Bo Pelini (Nebraska), Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Mike Stoops (Arizona) and Mark Mangino (Kansas) are all from the Valley. The entire Mahoning Valley is The view of Lake Glacier from Fellows Riverside seen as a hotbed for college recruits. Gardens in Mill Creek Park is one of the most scenic areas in the Mahoning Valley.

Head football coach Jon Heacock was interviewed following Youngstown State’s 2006 playoff win at Stambaugh Stadium over James Madison on ESPN2. The amount of local media coverage dedicated to Youngstown State athletics ranks near the top in both the Horizon League and the Missouri Valley Football Conference. As the main sports attraction in the Mahoning Valley, the Penguins receive daily coverage from five television stations, two major newspapers and several radio stations. Regional media coverage extends to Akron, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Missouri Valley Football Conference contests are frequently featured as nationally televised games of the week, and the Horizon League has a partnership with ESPN and its stations to broadcast men’s and women’s basketball games. Football and basketball games are broadcast locally on tape-delay. Live Internet Coverage In addition to coverage provided by traditional When Cindy Martin (left) was named YSU’s women’s basketball coach, the news media, the successes of Youngstown State student- conference was broadcast live on AM 570 WKBN and the Horizon League Network. athletes are regularly broadcast live across the world The hiring was also featured as the top sports story on every local media outlet. over the Internet. The Horizon League is a recognized leader in video streaming through the Horizon League Network (HLN) and produced more than 300 free, live events during the 2007-08 academic year. In addition to live games, HLN includes highlight vignettes of all-19 League championships, weekly highlight videos during the men’s and women’s basketball season and other special programming covering Horizon League institutions, coaches and student-athletes. Nearly every one of YSU’s home men’s and women’s basketball games and all league road contests are broadcast over the HLN. YSU received frontSeveral home volleyball and soccer games and the entire 2008 page coverage of its Local exposure is also extended to Olympic Horizon League Baseball Championship were also streamed live Horizon League track sports. Pitcher Ryan Wackerman was title in the Youngstown over the Internet. interviewed by Youngstown’s CBS affiliate Vindicator. during the first baseball practice in February. Broadcasts of Youngstown State’s home football games are also available over the Internet via paid subscriptions. Weekly Coaches Shows Youngstown State head football coach Jon Heacock, head men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum and head women’s basketball coach Cindy Martin are featured weekly on both radio and television coaches shows. Penguin Gameday, a production of the local NBC affiliate, showcases upcoming opponents, reviews past contests and provides an avenue for fans to become familiar with studentathletes. Penguin Playbook is an hour-long radio show broadcast on the high-power AM station 570 WKBN. Olympic sport coaches are featured as guests on the show as their seasons approach.