In each of his four years, Wolford has improved the win-loss record. In YSU's four losses this year, one was to 10-1 Michigan State, one to the most dominant team in FCS football and two time defending champs, one to a playoff team that finishes second in the SEC of the FCS, and to a loss to perennial power UNI @the UNIdome. I do think YSU will make the playoffs as an 8-4 team that finishes third in the MVFC, especially with a 24 team field. If Wolford has a fifth year in his contract, than he is here next year, especially if YSU is a playoff team for the first time since 2006.
That being said, YSU likely will get wiped out in the second round of the playoffs. Also, although improved, YSU is a far far cry from anything resembling an FCS powerhouse. I wrote after the Dayton game that the days of dominance are gone, and aren't coming back. I still feel that way. If YSU wants to return to those days of packing the Castle, contending and winning titles, and having national positive exposure for the University, than the AD needs to be replaced. He has a record of failure and bad decisions. Also, if 2014 doesn't produce a team that reaches deep into the playoffs, than it would be worth letting Wolf's contract expire.
The UNI loss was devastating. With a win, ESPN College Game Day would've been on campus, and YSU may have received a seed and a first round bye in the post season. What a recruiting bonanza that would have been.
Hess is an above average FCS QB, and average in the MVFC. I think he was very impressive in the Penn State game, the NDSU win in the Fargodome, and the Pitt game, but those moments are outshadowed by suboptimal performances. He lacks the mobility a team needs that has a porous OL. He has broken records as he has played a long time, due more to good health than outstanding talent. I am tired of announcers praising him as one of the greatest between INTs.
