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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade
« on: September 19, 2024, 08:14:52 PM »
This was before all the chairbacks were installed on the top of the one side, but Malutic posted this on X:
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: parity?
« on: September 14, 2024, 10:47:51 AM »Speaking of KentThey have no choice. Their football budget is nearly double that of YSU's:
5. Kent State v. No. 7 Tennessee: $1.35 million
Kent State is racking up the earnings this year and honestly, good for them. The Golden Flashes were paid $1.1 million to lose 55-24 to Pittsburgh in Week 2 and will get $1.6 million when they travel to No. 8 Penn State next week. All said, Kent State will earn just over $4 million to start 0-4 this season.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Duquesne game
« on: September 14, 2024, 07:38:47 AM »Game Day and not much chatter . Go Guins!!!We need to see a complete 4 quarters this week. The second half of Nova and Valpo have been encouraging, but thus far the 2nd quarter in particular we have looked rough. Beautiful weather and no Ohio State. Hoping for a nice crowd and a big win!
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Villanova Game Week!!!
« on: August 31, 2024, 04:13:13 PM »
Back-to-back road losses at a Top 10 Villanova. Let’s compare the two…
2023: Villanova scores 45 and wins by 17
2024: Villanova scores 24 and wins by 7
2023: Villanova passes for 275 yards
2024: Villanova passes for 90 yards
2023: Villanova rushes for 191 yards
2024: Villanova rushes for 246 yards
I posed this thought on social media and feel it worth posing on here too… We lost by 7 on the road at Villanova and we turned it over 3 times. If Beau doesn’t turn the ball over, it is hard to believe we don’t send that game to OT at a minimum. My point is for as bad as we looked at times, and we did in portions of the 2nd and 3rd quarter as I was in attendance in Philly, we still had an opportunity to tie the #5 team in the final minute with an entirely new D and a ton of uncertainty at QB. We played them much tougher than last year as well.
We have a lot of work ahead, but I was certainly encouraged by this squads effort, especially after trailing 24-3 in the third quarter.
Go YSU
2023: Villanova scores 45 and wins by 17
2024: Villanova scores 24 and wins by 7
2023: Villanova passes for 275 yards
2024: Villanova passes for 90 yards
2023: Villanova rushes for 191 yards
2024: Villanova rushes for 246 yards
I posed this thought on social media and feel it worth posing on here too… We lost by 7 on the road at Villanova and we turned it over 3 times. If Beau doesn’t turn the ball over, it is hard to believe we don’t send that game to OT at a minimum. My point is for as bad as we looked at times, and we did in portions of the 2nd and 3rd quarter as I was in attendance in Philly, we still had an opportunity to tie the #5 team in the final minute with an entirely new D and a ton of uncertainty at QB. We played them much tougher than last year as well.
We have a lot of work ahead, but I was certainly encouraged by this squads effort, especially after trailing 24-3 in the third quarter.
Go YSU
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Villanova Game Week!!!
« on: August 26, 2024, 05:42:00 PM »
If anyone is interested, some of us from this message board had a Twitter Space last night to preview the 2024 season and Villanova. If anyone is interested, you can listen here.
https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRKjwaVrjVGw
https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRKjwaVrjVGw
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Villanova Game Week!!!
« on: August 25, 2024, 08:56:11 AM »
Any fans making the trip to Villanova?
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU and Villanova Game Airing on Flosports
« on: August 23, 2024, 07:25:02 AM »I was trying to see where the game will be aired. ESPN site is saying Flosports. I've never heard of it have any of you?The CAA has a deal with FLOSports to broadcast all of their games. Unfortunately that means this game will not be streamed on ESPN+. The only way to watch it is to purchase a subscription from FLOSports, but I am not sure if you can purchase a single game or if you need to purchase an entire month. This is a CAA issue and not a YSU issue, as I know some of you will find blame with YSU for this one.
Anyhow I will be making the trip across PA to watch this one. Go YSU!
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Starting QB
« on: August 20, 2024, 08:53:59 PM »
Coach Phillips on Jim Tressel's podcast. A great video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KudaeCmTMVg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KudaeCmTMVg
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Starting QB
« on: August 18, 2024, 12:55:59 PM »
Although I got to the scrimmage a little late, Brungard seemed to get much of the #1 reps, while Shannon seemed to get a fair share with the #2’s (assuming that is where they were on depth chart). However, all the QB’s, including the Brecksville kid, we’re getting reps. I’d anticipate Brungard being the guy. Should we have issues moving the ball, I would expect them to give the others reps too.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade
« on: August 15, 2024, 12:58:40 PM »I agree. Behind as usual. Where is the sense of urgency with this athletic department? Volleyball season is just weeks away.They had workers in there removing seats and starting all the other work immediately after Spring Commencement. It is evident there were delays on the vendor side that would have delayed the installation. It appears things are on track to begin installing so it will be exciting to watch the progress in the coming weeks.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade
« on: August 14, 2024, 08:10:55 PM »
Dana Balash posted this photo today. Looks like they are getting close to installation:
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« on: July 27, 2024, 08:04:17 AM »Agree with you here. With the mass defections (players and DC) from a defense that was statistically weak, I am eager to see what this revamped defense with a lot of new talent via the portal can bring. They did look better in the spring game, especially against the pass.Coach sounded very positive. Not sure if he has an alternative but it's year 5 for Phillips and there is no room for excuses as there was when he took over for Pelini. I'm concerned about all the guys on defense that transferred and most when to a higher conference which leads to ask did the transfer portal make up for those defenders that left ?
We did pick up quite a few new defenders from the portal. They came from P4, G5, and DII programs. I thought that our defense stunk last year, except for the home game against Southern Illinois and, ironically, the game in Columbus. Hard to see how the new guys could be much worse, and they might actually be considerably better.
I did not see the spring game, but some suggested that the hitting was good and that our defensive backs were actually guarding the receivers. What a refreshing change that would be.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« on: July 24, 2024, 07:20:40 AM »
To me the key to this season is the QB play. Interestingly, I do think the defense will be better than last year (can it get any worse) with all the defections, a new DC, and new talent brought in via the portal. The glimpses of what I saw in spring give me some hope on that side of the ball.
So can our offense put up similar numbers to last year's squad? I have my doubts currently, but we do have a lot of talent returning on the OL, WR, and have a damn good RB duo of King/Wright. We just need a QB that can throw around the field or the defenses in our league will load up the box, like the Crenshaw days, and we will struggle come league play.
So can our offense put up similar numbers to last year's squad? I have my doubts currently, but we do have a lot of talent returning on the OL, WR, and have a damn good RB duo of King/Wright. We just need a QB that can throw around the field or the defenses in our league will load up the box, like the Crenshaw days, and we will struggle come league play.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: new football committ
« on: July 24, 2024, 07:16:54 AM »
And another one. Seems like the staff is aggressively getting commits for the upcoming class.
"Youngstown State’s 2nd commitment from Central Ohio is Justin Thomas!
Thomas is an edge rusher from Centennial with great athleticism. He’s played multiple positions on offense and defense throughout his high school career"
https://twitter.com/gdowlen3/status/1815911091009925561
"Youngstown State’s 2nd commitment from Central Ohio is Justin Thomas!
Thomas is an edge rusher from Centennial with great athleticism. He’s played multiple positions on offense and defense throughout his high school career"
https://twitter.com/gdowlen3/status/1815911091009925561
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: baseball coaches
« on: June 23, 2024, 02:20:29 PM »hof222,Now now Wick... don't be hating on soccer!
The baseball coach has been let go. I have heard absolutely nothing about a possible replacement.
Go,
The Horizon League mandates that all schools participate in men's basketball and either baseball or men's soccer. A replacement for baseball would have to be soccer, which I would personally consider to be an atrocity. However, soccer has a smaller roster size. That sport requires virtually no equipment, and we have our own facility. Financially it probably makes sense to replace baseball with soccer, much as I despise that stupid sport.