I see no reason for YSU to not make the playoffs in 2015. YSU missed the playoffs by 1 game each of the last 4 seasons, and 3 of the 4 went into the last game with a "win and in scenario". There are now 14 at-large bids with the MEAC foregoing their auto-bid to the playoffs. And, after the showing the MVFC had this year, one would think 8-3/6-2 in the MVFC would get YSU into the playoffs, and maybe even 7-4/5-3.
No reason to expect an NC, or even and MFVC Title. But, what was the point of firing Wolford if not to hire a coach that would get YSU into the playoffs in 2015? There will be alot of talent returning, and the coaching ought to improve significantly. With a coach that has the pedigree of Pelini, the little things that plagued YSU under Heacock and Wolford, and cost YSU to miss the playoffs ought not be a major issue.
I'm kind of at a loss people saying 2 or 3 years til making the playoffs. I was not a big fan of Wolford from the start, and I think had he been kept, YSU likely would have made the playoffs within the next 2 or 3 years, and maybe even in 2015.
YSU does not play UNI this coming season, and they get NDSU, SDSU and ISU at home. While I do not expect a win at PITT, that will be a winnable game, especially with it being the 1st game of their year for 2 new coaching staffs. Would be an upset if YSU wins, but it's not as if they are playing MSU, PSU, OSU. Would imagine the game ought to be similar in competitiveness and opportunity to win as the 2012 game at PITT and this past seasons game at Illinois. Also, the fact Narduzzi has such a big hatred toward YSU could well play into YSU's favor. Especially being his first game as HC. He will NOT want to lose the home opener, especially to YSU. On the other hand, YSU has nothing to lose, as they will be the underdog and expected to lose. And, to the best of my knowledge, Pelini has no grudge with either PITT or Narduzzi.
