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ysufan0505:
Kent and Akron have no interest in playing YSU, mainly because we have a good shot at beating them every single time (Whether they admit it or not)
YSUFANSINCE1990:
Penguin power said it best: "How about start winning big games. Get into the playoffs. Win a few National Championships, become relevant again and the fans will fill the stands and the money will flow."
YSU football no longer relevant on a local or regional level. Most of the kids being recruited today were infants the last time YSU played in the title game in 1999. Our program is just "ok", nothing more.
Bottom line is Jon Heacock and Eric Wolford cannot win the big games. Heacock 0-9 against Northern Iowa. Wolford 2-10 combined against Northern Iowa, SD State, and ND State, enough said.
paladin:
Time to say something................ I like playing Kent or Akron as well as anyone. But the reality is both Kent and Akron are normally bottom teams in the MAC. It isn't a big deal beating basement teams , especially when they are close games and you also lose some. Doesn't say much for the chance of YSU success in the MAC.
The MVFC has better teams because of better players and coaching. Yep, believe it or not some good players come from the Dakotas , MInnesota, Iowa, etc. The days of Youngstown being a dominate area for FCS players is over. Talent here is very average and the best opt for a higher level of play. That's why the coaches seek out players from better recruiting areas for FCS players -- Fla., Cal., Carolinas, etc. Many here think YSU has good players and they do.... to a degree. But there are holes in the program both on O and D. All those better players still can't win when you have weak spots.
I'm also of the opinion that some of the players DON'T LIKE playing for some of the coaches here, HC included. Players loved to play for Tressel. Can't say that I see the same for Wolf. Frankly, I suspect he is an azz to play for. Some assistants may be viewed that way too.
I also suspect that the poor AD that's here now doesn't know who or what to schedule for games. The blood game usually means a loss and the weenie games......... well they are weenies and don't count for much come playoff time. Until the talent is improved so YSU becomes a top team in the MVFC and has coaches that can take them there, the playoffs which is the goal for most will remain elusive.
goodnews:
Truth be told its not 1994. We are 20 years removed and soooo much has changed in the landscape of college football. We just lost to WIU in Stambaugh Stadium a once feared place to play. YSU would have nothing to lose by playing any MAC team on the road.
ScarletRook:
Will I get banned if I agree with Paladin? :o
--- Quote ---The days of Youngstown being a dominate area for FCS players is over. Talent here is very average and the best opt for a higher level of play. That's why the coaches seek out players from better recruiting areas for FCS players -- Fla., Cal., Carolinas, etc. Many here think YSU has good players and they do.... to a degree. But there are holes in the program both on O and D. All those better players still can't win when you have weak spots.
--- End quote ---
One problem I see is coaching talent at the HS level. Too many players come in and are good and have raw talent, but lack the skill level necessary and spend too much time relearning the game. By skill level I mean proper technique and film study, which I would bet is weak at many high schools.
Chalk it up to job loss in the area? Increase in soccer programs? Problems in the educational system? All of the above? A. & B. but not C. or D.?
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