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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Scalzo: Penguins break camp prepped for Pitt

« on: August 22, 2012, 11:10:36 PM »

I can't decide if this is a good or bad time to get Pitt. A lot of returning starters if I'm not mistaken, but a transition in playing styles with the new coach. Really wish we still had Berassa.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Scrimmage Updates

« on: August 11, 2012, 05:26:06 PM »

Sounds encouraging from the defense. Our offense allows us to take some risks on the other side of the ball.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Greg Reid

« on: August 01, 2012, 05:15:22 PM »

My favorite FBS team, FSU, has just lost its electrifying corner/returner Greg Reid for his 3rd minor offense. Reid said he will not go to D2 North Alabama as most such FSU players do. I realize this is very optimistic, but Reid is very close with FSU defensive coordinator Mark Stoops, a Youngstown guy. He cannot transfer to 1-a. Maybe YSU would have a shot at landing an incredible player at a position of need?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: playoff expansion

« on: May 16, 2012, 09:13:16 PM »

Liberty is still without a home though, right? They still need to convince the Sun Belt or the MAC to take them, most likely.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: playoff expansion

« on: May 12, 2012, 07:06:13 PM »

I agree with going to 24 over 20, I'm just worried they will eventually go to 32.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / playoff expansion

« on: May 12, 2012, 11:54:24 AM »

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/story/2012-05-10/fcs-playoffs-on-verge-of-further-expansion/54881670/1

 24 does seem more natural than 20, but I think we are in danger of the FCS becoming college basketball. I like the playoffs, but I don't want the regular season to become too devalued. 24 gives byes to the top 8, which is nice, but I really hope we don't ever go to 32.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer

« on: May 02, 2012, 09:11:45 PM »

Is this an effort to make the school more appealing to other conferences (i.e. MAC)?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer

« on: May 01, 2012, 01:09:06 PM »

ELPENGUIN, what did they say about scheduling games in Florida? I'd love a chance to see the Penguins play down here.

In Strollo's interview he mentioned that they will definitely try for a football game in Florida, as many of the players want to have their families see them play. I heard that we are doing a two-game (IA/FBS) season with Wisconsin and FAU next year. That will be tough on us. We will need to win the conference, or one of those two FBS games. Nice income though. I do not see the room on the schedule either.

It's a shame the only FCS teams in Florida or way up north in Daytona and Tallahassee. We would surely be underdogs against FAU, but that's a winnable game. Nice recruiting trip either way, especially if we can pull off the win. Now would be a good time to schedule Miami

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer

« on: April 30, 2012, 06:15:15 PM »

ELPENGUIN, what did they say about scheduling games in Florida? I'd love a chance to see the Penguins play down here.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to build Soccer Stadium this summer

« on: April 28, 2012, 01:42:25 PM »

You heard this is for the MAC, 1aa? I thought the MAC was a non-starter these days. Have you heard we are talking with them?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: SkunkApeKiller Manifesto 2.0

« on: April 21, 2012, 09:21:42 PM »

This actually wouldn't be so bad, as we could make a playoff run to win our conference, potentially. As for a move to the MAC, with the "de-geographization" of conferences these days, maybe the Sun Belt would like a northern presence? We recruit heavily in Florida now anyway -- might make that an easier sell. I realize it defeats the reason many people want us in the MAC (natural rivals, travel, etc.), and I'm not sure I want the New Orleans Bowl to be the ultimate goal each year, but it is 1a/FBS.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: SkunkApeKiller Manifesto 2.0

« on: April 21, 2012, 11:54:10 AM »

Too many bad FCS programs on that list, and you aren't gonna take FAMU out of the MEAC. Some of these mid-majors would be playing much lower competition and would be very unhappy. Also, while it would be fun to play the MAC teams, I think I would really miss the playoffs. Even in this scenario, we would never legitimately compete for a title.