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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Pitt @ Akron week after playing us

« on: March 05, 2015, 01:04:29 PM »

FOOTBALLFEVER you say "it can't hurt" but you are wrong, it CAN hurt.  The first 2 years we played the "money" games against D-1 teams we lost arguably the best player on our team for the season and really hurt the program.  Against Penn State in '06 we lost a LB and the following year against OSU it was a DE

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Youngstown State Connected Coaches in Football

« on: March 05, 2015, 09:36:39 AM »

I assume familiarity is the reason it took so long for Tressel's name to appear.  Seems he is doing OK, although he would make more money if he want back down to the sidelines! 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Youngstown State Connected Coaches in Football

« on: March 03, 2015, 03:43:18 PM »

Not all good:
Dale Peterman last seen Trumbull County Jail
Nick Gooden, Adam House, James Cravens, Youngstown Police Department
Shawn Patton Federal Pen. on drug conviction
Tyler M. Griffin guilty of 9 drug counts.
Ray Isaac, Charlotte NC but well know illegal money issues.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Spring Ball

« on: March 03, 2015, 09:47:05 AM »

I just went back and watched a couple of the HUDL taps on Hunter from Fairless HS.  His 40 time isn't great, but it's OK and he seemed to move pretty good in HS.  I wouldn't be surprised to see move movement in this 2nd year at YSU.  More size and strength wouldn't hurt either, so the 210 lbs. is a good sign.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Spring Ball

« on: March 03, 2015, 09:31:37 AM »

I find the interest in Davis confusing.  Obviously Montgomery was 100% "taken" with him.  If Pelini decided to keep Montgomery, then that's the way we are going.  All of football is about throwning and Wells is our best thrower.  The comment about being able to "walk for 1st downs" is a little be of a reach, but it would be better if Wells could move a little better, but oh well, it's Wells! 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Spring Ball

« on: February 23, 2015, 03:52:55 PM »

I don't know Durden other than his Lowndes High School highlights as I see nothing available on USF time.  I don't want to downplay potential contributions from Dortch, Rivers and Thompson but they couldn't beat out the cooking show host for a starting spot and I don't think good ol' Julia Childs could cover me! 
Durden has good size but what were eligibility issues?
I have no idea about where for Moss, but somewhere is a pretty good bet!  Obviously more holes inside than DE, but maybe a DE goes to OL to further improve edge rush.  Best way to cover for secondary is pass rush.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Schlegel Collects Several Awards

« on: February 23, 2015, 03:36:55 PM »

Heard this on the morning news.  Congratulations.  OUTSTANDING efforts Heidi!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Spring Ball

« on: February 23, 2015, 11:28:25 AM »

I "HOPE" biggest surprise is a couple cornerbacks and at least 1 safety!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Stadium Upgrades

« on: February 19, 2015, 02:30:04 PM »

ysufan5050 I couldn't agree more.  The current video board is almost useless. Frankly they would probably cut down on the embarrassment by turning it off! 
I don't know what you do about camera location.  They want to show the bigger stands (hopefully full) from the side they use now, but for day games the glare makes the picture almost unwatchable.  I like to go home and watch the re-broadcast to see if it looked the same to the commentators as it did to me live.  I find it interesting, but then again, I find it interesting to write on these blogs (I NEED to get a life!)

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Stadium Upgrades

« on: February 19, 2015, 09:58:04 AM »

1AA, not sure which "new scoreboard" you are refering to.  The newest is basketball and it was not done without notice or fanfare.
From the Vindy 3/20/12
"Improvements, construction on horizon for YSU"
Over the past five years, Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo has wanted to upgrade the Beeghly Center scoreboard.

Over the next few months, he might get his wish.

YSU is looking to replace its current scoreboard with one that will feature a videoboard on all four sides — the latest update to the 40-year-old facility.

“We think we’ve found a price within our budget and hopefully we’ll get that done between now and basketball season,” said Strollo, speaking at the Curbstone Coaches’ Monday luncheon at the Blue Wolf Banquet Center. “We’ve had hurdles to cross and we’ve got to make sure we have the resources but I’m hoping it can be done in time for our first volleyball game.”

The videoboard would allow the Penguins to show video replays and expanded statistics and have more flexibility with promotions, he said.

YSU has invested more than $4 million in Beeghly Center over the past five years, installing a new court in 2008 while updating the lighting, locker rooms and offices.

Plus it is fair to say we have new leadership at YSU and I would bet money they wouldn't miss any opportunity to raise awarness or interest in the football program!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Stadium Upgrades

« on: February 18, 2015, 04:28:39 PM »

ELPENGUIN-sources tell me?? Now I am NOT saying you are full of “stuff”, but common sense tells me if Pepsi is going to pay for a new view board, it would be all over the news.  They do NOT spend this money out of the goodness of their heart; it is all about the advertising and publicity.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Stadium Upgrades

« on: February 18, 2015, 11:58:21 AM »

  OH OH, 1AA has a real dilemma here!  As bad as we need a scoreboard, do we let Pepsi buy it and keep Coke out?  Frankly I’m fully into beer in the tailgate lot and water during the game, so I’m on the Pepsi jumbotron bandwagon!  (Noting of course this is all 100% idle speculation from a bunch of guys with nothing to do until spring practice starts!)

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Stadium Upgrades

« on: February 18, 2015, 11:31:11 AM »

mvfc, I've seen note regarding the lighting for a potential playoff game, but noting on a scoreboard.  Do you know anything about this or are you just idly speculating?  Seems there would be a big deal made to announce a 1.5 million or so project? 

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Non YSU Sports / Re: RIP JO PA!!

« on: February 18, 2015, 08:56:24 AM »

1AA, and who do you think shot JFK? 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Ohio State RB Bri'onte Dunn May Transfer to YSU

« on: February 18, 2015, 08:54:14 AM »

I've been a big fan of Moore since his first spring game.  Don't know why he doesn't get more carries. Obviously 5-11 200 isn't the prototypical size for a "power back" but Ryan runs with much more of a power attitude than either Martin or Jody. 
You don't always notice the guys that do the little things on the field, but one of the players that we will miss more than we know is Nate Adams who played the blocking back on power run formations. Wonder who fills that roll?