First off, I want to thank everyone for helping make this an enjoyable, interesting conversation. Some disagreeing, but no name calling or other childishness. Just people that follow YSU sports and YSU as a school engaging in discussion.
Axiom - I was told back in the mid 00's that the HL is one of the top mid-major conferences for volleyball. This was from a person with very good knowledge on the subject. This may or may not be the case now, but this ws the reason for my comment about volleyball.
IP - I totally understand where you are coming from on the scheduling. I also realize that Warren Wilson was part of the Kennesaw State tournament. It just gets frustrating to see YSU play more than 1 non D1 teams, especially when playing non-competitive teams. I do not believe this helps the team prepare for the HL season, and it sure does not draw people to Beeghly. I can understand Geneva every year(I know they did not play this year), because of Slocums ties, it being close to YSU, and a nice game for the kids at Geneva, along with a win for YSU. Personally, I'd rather see YSU play more major conference games on the road for $$$$ and the experience that comes with these games, than 2 or more non D1 games at home. I now live in Las Vegas, and the UNLV non-conference schedule is very weak. They play all but 2 or 3 games at home. They play at Arizona on Saturday. I do not think this schedule prepares them for the MWC or NCAA Tournament, and it shows.
It was very nice to watch YSU finally beat RMU. Although, having seen YSU blow sooooooooooooo many leads in every fashion possible, I made sure to watch all the way to the very end
ray,
YSU beat KENT in the 06-07 season, but lost to Akron 70-61
Thanks again to all participating in this thread. And, as always .... GO PENGUINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
