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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade

« on: May 12, 2024, 08:27:54 AM »

The more I think about the athletic department the more I realize how inept they've been.  No major sponsor deals for anything in regards to facilities. I stand corrected (Farmer Bank) multi facility and Covelli donated to the complex on 5th Ave.  I have my doubts that he secured those funds either..  The basketball coach secured the funding to replace nearly 50 year old wooden bleachers in a facility that is dated beyond belief.  Think about that for a minute.  Oh, and the coach is gone to bigger and better things.  Hard to imagine an AD for 20 years couldn't raise $500k to replace seatingn10 or 15 years ago? Now with inflation its $2 million.  Hopefully they don't screw this up like they did the chair back seats in Stambaugh Stadium where only a 2nd grader can comfortably sit.  What a waste of money those were.  I could go on and on as I'm sure others could too. There was no vision and the guy also sat on the FCS competition committee for  years.  You can't tell me he didn't see this coming? He did nothing to position our programs for success.  I guess u get what you pay for?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Missouri St

« on: May 10, 2024, 09:47:55 PM »

Very little  vision for years in the offices of Stambaugh Stadium.  We built and improved facilities that were much needed but we got stuck!  I saw a state where the state universities in Ohio have had the largest enrollment drop in the country the last few years.  What happens if the football money games dry up? 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to Name Ethan Faulkner MBB Coach!

« on: May 08, 2024, 04:02:49 PM »

Just a follow-up to my earlier post.  I just read an article that NKU is nearly doubling MBB ticket prices mainly in center court and courtside.  The article also mentioned that NKU has cancelled a GALA and golf tournament because the financial return just isn't there.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to Name Ethan Faulkner MBB Coach!

« on: May 08, 2024, 02:39:08 PM »

If true, I like the aggressive scheduling.  With the transfer portal, NIL, lack of funding, Beeghly upgrades I think YSU needs to be aggressive with regard to chasing money games.   

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Oliver signed UDFA with Tennessee

« on: May 02, 2024, 01:07:29 PM »

It makes sense if he's getting paid. It makes sense since we continue to recruit and field D2/3 quarterbacks. However, I could be wrong but I don't see him lighting up the big house on the field. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Oliver signed UDFA with Tennessee

« on: May 02, 2024, 01:55:26 AM »

Not sure how that makes sense? Not to mentioned he is listed as ONLY 6ft! Maybe he is making the move for money? My concern would be he recognizes there isn't a QB on the roster that can get him the ball?  Hope I'm wrong but the future looks grim for YSU with the mass exodus of talent via the portal.  We have turned in to a feeder program for the big boys to add depth.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: It’s officially Football Season

« on: April 13, 2024, 02:23:25 PM »

I'm sure the seasoned OC (sarcasm) we have will get the QB's ready for the fall. Is Mike Tomczak still involved with the program and if so does he help with QB development?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to Name Ethan Faulkner MBB Coach!

« on: April 01, 2024, 08:57:12 PM »

If you ask me this is a lot like the Phillips hire.  On the job training with limited resources for assistant coaches.  Also, I would think Faulkner has to be one of the youngest coaches in D1.  Hopefully his enthusiasm and hunger make up for his inexperience.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to Name Ethan Faulkner MBB Coach!

« on: April 01, 2024, 07:27:49 PM »

As I suspected just Reese is on the ysusports.com website.  So, to answer your question it appears they're gone.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade

« on: March 31, 2024, 11:47:04 PM »

YSU just needs to keep fighting "the good fight"!  You're either part of the problem or part of the solution.   The divider in chief started this BS in 08 and its trickled all the way down now. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade

« on: March 31, 2024, 03:49:41 PM »

Thats the American way now. Cancel whatever u don't agree with.  Like a spoiled kid cry cause u don't get your way. Bye -bye. U can't please em all! Onward and upward!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU to Name Ethan Faulkner MBB Coach!

« on: March 30, 2024, 11:25:52 PM »

The hire is a stretch if you ask me.  Not a ton of experience.  Doesn't mean he won't be successful. With such a quick decision it's almost as if this was the succession plan all along. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade

« on: March 30, 2024, 12:30:20 AM »

With Calhoun gone maybe just the wooden bleachers are being replaced as WKBN reported. Its possible the money line is being pulled!!!!!!!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Peter Thamel (ESPN): Utah State Finalizing Agreement with YSU’s Jerrod Calhoun

« on: March 29, 2024, 11:56:25 PM »

Clearly he was ready to move on!  Not sure YSU has the money to ever compete with what has become a money grab in mens basketball. Once Wrigbt States coach left and clearly Calhoun was ready to move on its obvious we are in a different time. I think Calhoun did well by Utah State no doubt. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: YSU Beeghly facilities upgrade

« on: March 28, 2024, 10:51:44 PM »

According to WKBN press release ONLY the wooden bleachers will be replaced as part of Phase 1 starting in May.