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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by dwj on July 24, 2024, 01:07:36 PM »We are probably looking at 5-7 this year. 2-2 going into league play.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by Wick250 on July 24, 2024, 10:17:20 AM »If we aren't 4-2 its likely a .500 season or worse
Agreed. The conference opener on the road at Missouri State will define our entire season.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by InTheYo 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
« Last post by InTheYo 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: new football committ
« Last post by ucfpengbuck on July 24, 2024, 06:45:18 AM »https://x.com/gocrazymike45/status/1815863537761145011
5-11 285. Not sure what his position is.
Junior Season highlights
5’11 285 DT/RB,
3.7 GPA
25 Tackles (15 Solo)
20 TFL’s
13 Sacks
4 FF
20 QB hits
9 TD’s
First Team All County
First Team All District
First Team All Ohio
5-11 285. Not sure what his position is.
Junior Season highlights
5’11 285 DT/RB,
3.7 GPA
25 Tackles (15 Solo)
20 TFL’s
13 Sacks
4 FF
20 QB hits
9 TD’s
First Team All County
First Team All District
First Team All Ohio
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by goodnews on July 24, 2024, 12:33:36 AM »If we aren't 4-2 its likely a .500 season or worse
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by Wick250 on July 23, 2024, 11:30:31 PM »This is the hardest schedule in the history of the school. We will be in the top five nationally in SOS. We won't be favored in any of our six road games. If Phillips can go 7-5, it will be his best coaching to date. And 7-5 will mean three wins against ranked teams (not counting the two weak non-conference home opponents, Indiana State, and Missouri State, who might or might not be good.)
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by goodnews on July 23, 2024, 10:23:05 PM »The fact is we are now in the bottom half of the conference. If we make it to 5 th we've beaten NO one. Its been years since this program won a game they shouldn't.
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by YsuPride on July 23, 2024, 09:50:19 PM »I think the pre season poll is spot on. If we can get lucky with QB play and play halfway decent defense we can finish in top 5. Staying healthy as well. SDSU AND PITT definitely a loss and possibly Villanova on the road. We probably need to go 8-4 to be considered. Thoughts??
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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: preseason YSU football ranking
« Last post by IAA Fan on July 23, 2024, 11:21:25 AM »Two things:
1. Davidson really played well last year, so he will be missed.
2. DI college ball is just like the NFL now. They had to fill a need, so they simply put all the passing/receiving duties on the receivers. All QB's have to do now is get the ball within a couple of feet of the WR; then the receiver fights for the ball. I bet there are not 10 QB's in the division that can "hit a player between the numbers", beyond 10-yards out. This system simply makes poor QB's look good.
1. Davidson really played well last year, so he will be missed.
2. DI college ball is just like the NFL now. They had to fill a need, so they simply put all the passing/receiving duties on the receivers. All QB's have to do now is get the ball within a couple of feet of the WR; then the receiver fights for the ball. I bet there are not 10 QB's in the division that can "hit a player between the numbers", beyond 10-yards out. This system simply makes poor QB's look good.