Weekly Football Game Notes at Indiana State • Sept. 26, 2009...pg. 1 www.YSUsports.com Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS Record: 2-1 Last Game: Sept. 19 def. Northeastern, 38-21 Coach: Jon Heacock YSU Record: 56-40 Career Record: 56-40 vs. Indiana State: 8-0 Statistical Leaders Rushing: Kevin Smith 59 att., 235 yds, 1 TD Passing: Brandon Summers 44-70 | 504 yds | 5 TD Receiving: Donald Jones 13 catches, 137 yds, 2 TD Tackles: Sir Demarco Bledsoe 23 UT, 7 AT, 30 Total 2009 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS/NOTES Date Opponent Site Time/Result Notes Sept. 5 at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. L, 3-38 Blose career-long 48-yard field goal; Guins had 16-play drive to score; Ross INT Sept. 12 Austin Peay Stambaugh W, 38-21 Summers four TD passes; Bledsoe 15 tackles; Smith 116 yards on 20 carries Sept. 19 at Northeastern Boston, Mass. W, 38-21 Summers three TD rushes, 1 pass; Elliott INT return for TD; First win at NU since 1990 Sept. 26 at Indiana State* Terre Haute, Ind. 12:05 p.m. YSU has won 12 straight and 17 of 18 in series; Guins are a perfect 9-0 in Terre Haute Oct. 3 Missouri State* Stambaugh 6 p.m. Penguins are perfect 6-0 at home against Bears; Scored at least 30 five times Oct. 10 Western Illinois* Stambaugh 6 p.m. YSU has won the last five meetings; Previous four games decided by TD or less Oct. 24 at Southern Illinois* Carbondale, Ill. 4 p.m. Final visit to McAndrew Stadium before new facility opens in 2010; Last win at SIU in ‘01 Oct. 31 South Dakota State* Stambaugh 4 p.m. Guins beat SDSU at home in 2007; First Halloween home game since 1992 Nov. 7 at UNI* Cedar Falls, Iowa 5:05 p.m. Last win at UNI Dome was in 1997; Lost last two meetings by one point (14-13, 21-20) Nov. 14 Illinois State* Stambaugh 1 p.m. YSU has lost two straight to Redbirds since two wins in 2006 season Nov. 21 at North Dakota State* Fargo, N.D. 2 p.m. Penguins make first visit to Fargo since Ron Jaworski was quarterback in 1972 All Times are Eastern and subject to change | *Missouri Valley Football Conference game Weekly Game Notes 2009 PENGUINS FOOTBALL GAMEDAY INFORMATION Matchup: Youngstown State at Indiana State Date: Sept. 26, 2009 Kickoff: 12:05 p.m. Location: Terre Haute, Ind. Stadium: Memorial Stadium (12,764) Surface: Artificial Forecast: 79 degrees; Partly cloudy Series: YSU leads 17-1 Last Meeting: YSU 35-21 | 2008 Television: GoSycamores.com ($6.95) Indiana State Radio simulcast Radio: 570 WKBN (11:30 a.m.) Bob Hannon (Play by Play) Dick Hartzell (Color) Dave Sess (Sidelines) YOUNGSTOWN STATE COACHING STAFF Jon Heacock _______ Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Brian Wright _______ Offensive Coordinator/Quaterbacks Sam Eddy _______ Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Chris Bache _____ Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator Dave Elliott _________________________Wide Receivers Tom Anthony ___________________ Outside Linebackers Mark Spencer ___________________________Tight Ends Sherod Holmes ________________________ Cornerbacks Benyard Jones ______________________ Defensive Line Mike Kolakowski ___________________________ Safeties Jerry Olsavsky ___________________ Inside Linebackers Eugene Crosby ______________________________ Video Brian Jones _______________ Student Assistant (Offense) Sal Guagliardo ___________ Student Assistant (Defense) Doug Sangregorio ________ Student Assistant (Defense) Dan Kopp ____________________ Director of Operations QUICK FACTS Location _________________________Youngstown, Ohio Founded ___________________________________ 1908 Enrollment ________________________________ 14,682 Conference __________________ Missouri Valley Football Nickname _______________________________ Penguins Colors ______________________________Red and White President ________________________Dr. David C. Sweet Athletics Director _______________________ Ron Strollo Faculty Representative _______________ Dr. Chet Cooper FOOTBALL INFORMATION First Year of Football _________________________ 1938 Overall Record ________________________ 418-274-17 Postseason Record __________________________28-10 FCS Playoff Record ___________________________25-7 Last Postseason Appearance __________________ 2006 Coach Heacock Record __________ 56-40 (Ninth Season) Coach Heacock Twitter _______________ @YSUFBCoach Stadium _______ Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium (20,630) Field ______________________ Dwight ‘Dike” Beede Field Year Opened ________________________________ 1982 Playing Surface______________________Sprinturf, 2002 Football Office _____________________ (330) 941-3478 Tickets____________________________ (330) 941-1YSU 2008 Record _______________________ 4-8 (3-5 MVFC) Offense ___________________________Spread | Multiple Defense ______________________________ 4-3 | Multiple Website _______________________ www.YSUsports.com Athletics Twitter _______________________ @YSUsports OPENING KICKOFF The Penguins open Missouri Valley Football Conference action at Indiana State on Satur- day...kickoff is set for 12:05 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute...YSU is looking for its first three-game winning streak since winning four straight in 2007...the Guins picked up their first road win of the season last Saturday with a 38-21 victory at Northeastern...Youngstown State has enjoyed tremendous success at Indiana State, winning all nine meetings at Memorial Stadium...Head Coach Jon Heacock is 8-0 all-time against the Sycamores...in MVFC openers, YSU is 9-3...Coach Heacock is 5-3 in conference openers...in the series between the two programs, the Penguins have won 12 straight and 17 of the 18 all-time meetings...In- diana State has lost 30 straight games - and 14 consecutive at home - since beating Missouri State on 28-22 on Oct. 21, 2006...the Guins have scored 30-or-more points on 26 occa- sions - including twice this year - since 2005... the Penguins have not scored a first-quarter touchdown this year...YSU returns home for just the second time this year on Oct. 3 versus Missouri State. THE SERIES VS. INDIANA STATE This is the 19th meeting between the two programs. YSU has dominated, winning 17 of the 18 all-time contests. At Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, the Guins are a perfect 9-0. The Penguins have scored more than 30 points in each of the past 10 meetings. Four of the last five meetings have all been decided by 25 points or more, but prior to 2004, the series had a history of several close contests. Seven of the first 13 meetings were decided by a touchdown or less, including an overtime win by the Penguins in 2003. Indiana State’s lone win in the series came in 1995. INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES Record: 0-4 Last Game: Sept. 19 lost at South Dakota St., 41-0 Coach: Trent Miles ISU Record: 0-16 Career Record: 0-16 vs. YSU: 0-1 Statistical Leaders Rushing: Darrius Gates 34 att., 139 yds, 0 TD Passing: Travis Johnson 22-46 | 152 yds | 0 TD Receiving: Larry Lacotti 8 catches, 52 yds, 0 TD Tackles: Donye McCleskey 20 UT, 19 AT, 39 Total
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Weekly Football Game Notes at Indiana State • Sept. 26, 2009...pg. 1 www.YSUsports.com
Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
Coach: Jon HeacockYSU Record: 56-40Career Record: 56-40vs. Indiana State: 8-0
Statistical LeadersRushing: Kevin Smith59 att., 235 yds, 1 TDPassing: Brandon Summers44-70 | 504 yds | 5 TDReceiving: Donald Jones13 catches, 137 yds, 2 TDTackles: Sir Demarco Bledsoe23 UT, 7 AT, 30 Total
2009 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS/NOTESDate Opponent Site Time/Result NotesSept. 5 at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. L, 3-38 Blose career-long 48-yard fi eld goal; Guins had 16-play drive to score; Ross INTSept. 12 Austin Peay Stambaugh W, 38-21 Summers four TD passes; Bledsoe 15 tackles; Smith 116 yards on 20 carriesSept. 19 at Northeastern Boston, Mass. W, 38-21 Summers three TD rushes, 1 pass; Elliott INT return for TD; First win at NU since 1990Sept. 26 at Indiana State* Terre Haute, Ind. 12:05 p.m. YSU has won 12 straight and 17 of 18 in series; Guins are a perfect 9-0 in Terre HauteOct. 3 Missouri State* Stambaugh 6 p.m. Penguins are perfect 6-0 at home against Bears; Scored at least 30 fi ve timesOct. 10 Western Illinois* Stambaugh 6 p.m. YSU has won the last fi ve meetings; Previous four games decided by TD or lessOct. 24 at Southern Illinois* Carbondale, Ill. 4 p.m. Final visit to McAndrew Stadium before new facility opens in 2010; Last win at SIU in ‘01Oct. 31 South Dakota State* Stambaugh 4 p.m. Guins beat SDSU at home in 2007; First Halloween home game since 1992Nov. 7 at UNI* Cedar Falls, Iowa 5:05 p.m. Last win at UNI Dome was in 1997; Lost last two meetings by one point (14-13, 21-20)Nov. 14 Illinois State* Stambaugh 1 p.m. YSU has lost two straight to Redbirds since two wins in 2006 seasonNov. 21 at North Dakota State* Fargo, N.D. 2 p.m. Penguins make fi rst visit to Fargo since Ron Jaworski was quarterback in 1972All Times are Eastern and subject to change | *Missouri Valley Football Conference game
YOUNGSTOWN STATE COACHING STAFFJon Heacock _______ Head Coach/Defensive CoordinatorBrian Wright _______ Offensive Coordinator/QuaterbacksSam Eddy _______ Assistant Head Coach/Running BacksChris Bache _____ Offensive Line/Recruiting CoordinatorDave Elliott _________________________Wide ReceiversTom Anthony ___________________ Outside LinebackersMark Spencer ___________________________Tight EndsSherod Holmes ________________________ CornerbacksBenyard Jones ______________________ Defensive LineMike Kolakowski ___________________________SafetiesJerry Olsavsky ___________________ Inside LinebackersEugene Crosby ______________________________ VideoBrian Jones _______________ Student Assistant (Offense)Sal Guagliardo ___________ Student Assistant (Defense)Doug Sangregorio ________ Student Assistant (Defense)Dan Kopp ____________________ Director of Operations
QUICK FACTSLocation _________________________Youngstown, OhioFounded ___________________________________ 1908Enrollment ________________________________ 14,682Conference __________________ Missouri Valley FootballNickname _______________________________ PenguinsColors ______________________________Red and WhitePresident ________________________ Dr. David C. SweetAthletics Director _______________________ Ron StrolloFaculty Representative _______________ Dr. Chet Cooper
FOOTBALL INFORMATIONFirst Year of Football _________________________ 1938Overall Record ________________________ 418-274-17Postseason Record __________________________28-10FCS Playoff Record ___________________________25-7Last Postseason Appearance __________________ 2006Coach Heacock Record __________ 56-40 (Ninth Season)Coach Heacock Twitter _______________ @YSUFBCoachStadium _______ Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium (20,630)Field ______________________ Dwight ‘Dike” Beede FieldYear Opened ________________________________ 1982Playing Surface______________________Sprinturf, 2002Football Offi ce _____________________ (330) 941-3478Tickets____________________________ (330) 941-1YSU2008 Record _______________________ 4-8 (3-5 MVFC)Offense ___________________________Spread | MultipleDefense ______________________________ 4-3 | MultipleWebsite _______________________ www.YSUsports.comAthletics Twitter _______________________ @YSUsports
OPENING KICKOFF The Penguins open Missouri Valley Football Conference action at Indiana State on Satur-day...kickoff is set for 12:05 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute...YSU is looking for its fi rst three-game winning streak since winning four straight in 2007...the Guins picked up their fi rst road win of the season last Saturday with a 38-21 victory at Northeastern...Youngstown State has enjoyed tremendous success at Indiana State, winning all nine meetings at Memorial Stadium...Head Coach Jon Heacock is 8-0 all-time against the Sycamores...in MVFC openers, YSU is 9-3...Coach Heacock is 5-3 in conference openers...in the series between the two programs, the Penguins have won 12 straight and 17 of the 18 all-time meetings...In-diana State has lost 30 straight games - and 14 consecutive at home - since beating Missouri State on 28-22 on Oct. 21, 2006...the Guins have scored 30-or-more points on 26 occa-sions - including twice this year - since 2005...the Penguins have not scored a fi rst-quarter touchdown this year...YSU returns home for just the second time this year on Oct. 3 versus Missouri State.
THE SERIES VS. INDIANA STATE This is the 19th meeting between the two programs. YSU has dominated, winning 17 of the 18 all-time contests. At Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, the Guins are a perfect 9-0. The Penguins have scored more than 30 points in each of the past 10 meetings. Four of the last fi ve meetings have all been decided by 25 points or more, but prior to 2004, the series had a history of several close contests. Seven of the fi rst 13 meetings were decided by a touchdown or less, including an overtime win by the Penguins in 2003. Indiana State’s lone win in the series came in 1995.
INDIANA STATE
SYCAMORESRecord: 0-4Last Game: Sept. 19lost at South Dakota St., 41-0
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QUICK NOTES FROM NU• YSU won its fi rst non-conference road game since a 2005 victory at Liberty.• The Penguins won for the fi rst time at Par-sons Field since 1990.• YSU won by a score of 38-21, an identical score to the previous week against Austin Peay. It is the fi rst time in school history that YSU won consecutive games by the same exact score.• Cornerback Lenny Wicks was in the starting lineup for the fi rst time this season. Wicks missed the fi rst two games because of an injury.• Andre Elliott returned his fi rst career inter-ception 30 yards for a touchdown. It was the fi rst interception return for a score by a Penguin since Jason Perry against Missouri State in 2006.• YSU forced four turnovers against the Huskies. The last time the Guins had four takeaways in a game was against North Dakota State in 2008.• QB Brandon Summers had three rushing touchdowns, becoming the first Penguin quarterback to have three rushing scores in a game since Ray Isaac on Nov. 17, 1990 against Maine.• For two straight weeks, YSU surrendered a touchdown before the defense took the fi eld - blocked punt for TD by Austin Peay and punt return for TD by Northeastern.• WR Dominique Barnes has caught a pass in 15 straight games while WR Donald Jones has a reception in 13 consecutive contests. Barnes had seven catches and Jones had three at Northeastern.
LAST MEETING: YSU 35-21 YSU overcame a 21-7 second-quarter defi cit to beat Indiana State 35-21 on Senior Day last year at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins took an early lead on a two-yard run by Ben Lane in the fi rst quarter. Indiana State responded with a one-yard run by Ryan Roberts to tie the game. ISU went ahead 14-7 on another Roberts score and built a 21-7 lead when Donye McCleskey returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown with 10:04 left in the second. The Penguins rallied to tie the game before halftime, scoring two touchdowns in the fi nal fi ve minutes. Brandon Summers connected with Donald Jones on a 10-yard score and Dana Brown scored from fi ve yards out to tie the game at halftime. In the third, Summers connected with Jones from 23 yards, and, in the fourth, Summers threw an 11-yard scoring toss to Dominique Barnes. Summers had three touchdown passes while redshirt freshman tailback Kamryn Keys had 123 yards rushing.
LAST GAME: YSU 38, NU 21 Brandon Summers had three rushing touch-down runs, including two in the fourth quarter, and safety Andre Elliott returned an intercep-tion for a score as Youngstown State earned a hard-fought 38-21 victory over Northeastern last Saturday at Parsons Field. Summers had a one-yard score in the second quarter, but his two in the fourth quarter were back breakers. On fourth down from the Northeastern one with YSU clinging to a 24-21 lead, Summers faked a hand off and took it around the left end to put YSU ahead 31-21 with 6:43 left. After the YSU defense held the Huskies on a fourth-and-two from the eight, Summers put the contest out of reach with a crafty 73-yard scoring jaunt. On third-and-10 from the YSU 27 Summers faked a handoff and went around the right side racing 73 yards to the end zone untouched. Summers threw a 32-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter, tying the contest at 14 just before halftime. The Guins opened the second half with an on-side kick and took the lead for good on Stephen Blose’s 36-yard fi eld goal. Elliott’s interception return put YSU up 10, before Northeastern pulled within 24-21 late in the third.
HISTORY IN LEAGUE OPENERS YSU is 9-3 all-time in Missouri Valley Football Conference openers since joining the confer-ence in 1997. Of those 12 games, seven have come on the road. YSU is 4-3 in those games. This is the third time the Guins have opened a league slate versus Indiana State (1997 and 1998 - the fi rst two). In league openers YSU is 4-0 against Mis-souri State, 2-0 vs. Indiana State, 2-0 against Western Illinois, 1-0 against Illinois State, 0-1 vs. South Dakota State and 0-2 vs. Western Kentucky.
SEEN THIS SCORE BEFORE The Penguins have won their past two games by an identical score of 38-21. It is the fi rst time in school history that YSU has won consecutive games by the same exact score. Ironically, YSU trailed 7-0 before the defense took the field in both games. Austin Peay blocked a punt and fell on it in the end zone for a score while Northeastern returned a punt for touchdown. The second half was the difference in both games. YSU outscored APSU 21-7 and Northeastern 24-7. In both contests, YSU led 17-14 and 24-14 at some point.
SUMMERS SCORES 3 TIMES QB Brandon Summers became the fi rst YSU quarterback since Ray Isaac in 1990 to have three rushing scores in the same game. Last Saturday at Northeastern, Summers had two
RECORD BREAKDOWNHome ________________________________39-15Away ________________________________17-25Postseason _____________________________ 2-1vs. Ranked Teams _____________________10-22vs. Ranked Teams Since 2005 _____________ 9-9vs. FBS ________________________________ 0-7vs. FCS ______________________________46-33vs. Division II ___________________________ 10-0vs. Missouri Valley Football ______________30-26August _________________________________ 4-1September ___________________________20-13October ______________________________16-18November _____________________________ 14-7December ______________________________ 1-1When team rushes for 200 yards __________ 41-3When team rushes for 300 yards __________ 16-1When team passes for 200 yards _________10-10When team passes for 300 yards ___________ 2-1When team rushes under 100 yards________ 3-16Player rushes for 100 yards _____________38-10Two 100-yard rushers ____________________ 9-0Opponent has 100-yard rusher ___________12-27Scoring 30-or-more points ________________ 43-1Scoring 40-or-more points ________________ 16-1Hold opponent to 10-points or less ________ 18-0Scoring fi rst __________________________42-14Leading at halftime ______________________ 43-4Trailing at halftime ______________________ 7-31Tied at halftime __________________________ 6-5Games decided by 11 points or more _____39-21Games decided by 10 points or less ______17-19Games decided by 7 or less _____________13-15Games decided by 3 or less _______________ 4-5Overtime _______________________________ 1-1
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one-yard scoring runs and a career-long 73 yard jaunt in the fourth quarter. Isaac had three rushing scores on Nov. 17, 1990, against Maine. He had scoring runs of seven, nine and 11 yards versus the Black-bears. Isaac also passed for a touchdown like Summers did versus the Huskies.
SUMMERS’ RUN 2ND LONGEST QB Brandon Summers’ 73-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the second-longest scoring run by a quarterback in school history. Only Cliff Stoudt’s 77-yard score versus South Dakota State on Nov. 15, 1975 was longer. Summers’ run was the longest by a Penguin since tailback Marcus Mason scored on a school-record 95-yard run at Western Illinois in 2006. It was the 11th-longest run in school history as well.
Longest Runs by Quarterback77 | Cliff Stoudt vs. South Dakota State • 11/15/197573 | Brandon Summers at Northeastern • 9/19/200965 | Jeff Ryan vs. New Haven • 10/24/199857 | Keith Snoddy vs. Ashland • 9/23/1978 56 | Cliff Stoudt vs. Akron • 10/25/1975
ELLIOTT SCORES FIRST TD Junior FS Andre Elliott made his fi rst career interception a memorable, one returning it 30 yards for a touchdown during the third quarter against Northeastern. DT Joe Marshall put heavy pressure on NU quarterback Alex Dulski, and Elliott stepped up and made the play. In the previous game, Elliott blocked the fi rst punt of his career against Austin Peay, which set YSU up for a score at the APSU 30.
FIRST TIME PENGUINS A total of 17 players have made their Youngstown State debuts so far this season. Playing in their fi rst career game have been CB A.J. Walker, CB Bryan Gaiters, CB Jerome Swinton, LB Noah Taylor, LS Bryan Whitaker, LB Michael Kreatsoulas, WR Ely Ducatel, C Andy Kowicki, TB Jamaine Cook, CB Vinnie Patella, LB Taylor Hill, SS Sir Demarco Bledsoe, OT D.J. Main, FB James Cravens, OT Andrew Radakovich, WR Jelani Berassa and FS David Fleming.
FIRST TIME STARTERS In three games this season, 11 Penguins have made their fi rst career starts in a Red, White and Black uniform. Against Austin Peay, four players made their fi rst career starts. Three of those players were on offense as tackle Andrew Radakovich, full-back Dana Brown and tight end Andy Colegrove started. On defense redshirt freshman Bryan Gaiters started at corner. Colegrove, a sopho-more, caught his fi rst career pass, a four-yard touchdown reception while Gaiters picked up his fi rst career interceptions.
Seven players made their fi rst career starts at Pitt, including fi ve on offense. Those indi-viduals were LB Taylor Hill, SS Sir Demarco Bledsoe, OT Bill Dugan, C Andy Kowicki, OG Tyler Figueroa, TE Aaron Rogers and WR Aaron Pitts.
A COUPLE OF LONG PLAYS Entering the contest against Northeastern, the Penguins had one offensive play longer than 20 yards. YSU was able to double that total when Brandon Summers threw a 32-yard scoring toss to Dominique Barnes in the second quarter and later, Summers had a career-long 73-yard run.
FORCING FOUR TURNOVERS The Penguins have won 14 straight games when forcing at least four turnovers in a con-test. The last loss was at UNI in 2001 when YSU had fi ve giveaways to the Panthers’ four. The Guins are 16-1 when forcing at least four turnovers since Coach Heacock took over in 2001. Prior to getting four takeaways at Northeast-ern, the last time YSU forced four turnovers in a game was last year against North Dakota State.
BARNES BECOMES PLAYMAKER Junior WR Dominique Barnes has caught touchdown passes in each of the past two games. At Northeastern he had a 32-yard scoring reception, and, against Austin Peay, he had 16-yarder. Barnes has caught a pass in 15 straight games and has 14 career multi-catch games, including his last 12 contests. So far this season he has 12 catches, after fi nishing with seven for 88 yards at NU. The seven grabs were one shy of his career high. As a true freshman in 2007, Barnes caught just three passes for 21 yards. In 2008, he had 368 yards receiving on a team-high 38 receptions and scored three touchdowns. For his career, he has 25 kickoff returns for 558 yards and a touchdown.
BLOSE MAKES 3-OF-4 Junior PK Stephen Blose, who has a 4.00 GPA, is an upright away from being perfect on the fi eld this season. Blose is 3-of-4 in fi eld-goal tries after con-verting a 36-yard kick at Northeastern. He has made one fi eld goal in each of YSU’s three games this season. At Pitt, he drilled a career-long 48-yarder, the longest fi eld goal by a Guin since September 2003. He had previously made a 41-yarder at Ohio State in 2007. Against Austin Peay he made a 31-yard try and had a 21-yard attempt clang off the right upright. He is a 10-of-10 on PAT conversions after not having one attempt entering the year.
SPORTS INFORMATIONYoungstown State UniversityOne University PlazaYoungstown, OH 44555Fax: (330) 941-3191SID/Football Contact: Trevor ParksOffi ce Phone: (330) 941-3192Home Phone: (330) 793-2751Cell Phone: (330) 402-3289email: [email protected]: @YSUsportsFacebook: www.ysusports.com/facebookAssistants: Jamie Hall, John VogelStudents: Todd Mounce, Zach Humphries
MVFC STANDINGSMVFC STANDINGSTeam Conf. OverallTeam Conf. OverallSouth Dakota State 1-0 2-0South Dakota State 1-0 2-0UNI 0-0 2-1UNI 0-0 2-1Missouri State 0-0 2-1Missouri State 0-0 2-1Youngstown State 0-0 2-1Youngstown State 0-0 2-1Southern Illinois 0-0 1-1Southern Illinois 0-0 1-1Western Illinois 0-0 1-2Western Illinois 0-0 1-2North Dakota State 0-0 1-2North Dakota State 0-0 1-2Illinois State 0-0 1-2Illinois State 0-0 1-2Indiana State 0-1 0-4Indiana State 0-1 0-4
This Week’s ScheduleThis Week’s ScheduleIndiana State vs. Youngstown StateIndiana State vs. Youngstown StateIllinois State vs. South Dakota StateIllinois State vs. South Dakota StateSouthern Illinois vs. North Dakota StateSouthern Illinois vs. North Dakota StateMissouri State vs. UNIMissouri State vs. UNIWestern Illinois is idleWestern Illinois is idle
OPPONENTS UPDATETeam Record This WeekPittsburgh 3-0 at North Carolina St.Austin Peay 1-2 Eastern IllinoisNortheastern 0-3 at VillanovaIndiana State 0-4 Youngstown StateMissouri State 2-1 UNIWestern Illinois 1-2 IdleSouthern Illinois 1-1 North Dakota StateSouth Dakota State 2-0 at Illinois StateUNI 2-1 at Missouri StateIllinois State 1-2 South Dakota StateNorth Dakota State 1-2 at Southern Illinois
MVFC PRESEASON POLLMVFC PRESEASON POLLTeam PointsTeam Points1. UNI (26) 3141. UNI (26) 3142. Southern Illinois (9) 2612. Southern Illinois (9) 2613. South Dakota State 2313. South Dakota State 2314. North Dakota State (1) 2064. North Dakota State (1) 2065. Western Illinois 1745. Western Illinois 1746. Youngstown State 1716. Youngstown State 1717. Missouri State 1117. Missouri State 1118. Illinois State 908. Illinois State 909. Indiana State 429. Indiana State 42
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IT’S THE PITTS Senior WR Aaron Pitts completed the fi rst pass of his career when he hit quarterback Brandon Summers on a 19-yard gain at North-eastern. Pitts took a pitch and connected with Summers for a gain down to the one-yard line. Summers scored on a quarterback keeper two plays later. Pitts also had a career-high four catches for a career-best 43 yards against the Huskies. Pitts has seven receptions for 92 yards this season in three games. Entering the campaign he had 12 grabs, including a high of nine last year.
DEFENSE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT Through three games this year, the YSU de-fense has allowed 958 yards of total offense.That’s a far cry from last year when the Guins had allowed 1,001 yards after just two con-tests. In three games this season, the most total offensive yards the Penguins have allowed was 390 to Pitt. Last season, YSU surrendered more than 400 yards on six occasions in 12 games, including four of the fi rst fi ve contests. The Penguins have not allowed more than 187 yards rushing so far this year and the most passing yards allowed was 208 by Northeast-ern (on 38 attempts). Seven times last year the Guins allowed 187-or-more rushing yards.
NEW FACES ON O-LINE On the offensive line, YSU has had four fi rst-time starters and has used a different start-ing lineup each game so far. At Northeast-ern, Chris Gammon and Andrew Radakovich started as tackles, Eric Rodemoyer and Brian Mellott started at guard while Tyler Figueroa started at center. Radakovich and Rodemoyer have started the past two games while Gammon and Bill Dugan have started two of the fi rst three. Gammon suffered a right-foot injury at Northeastern and could miss the next few games. The four fi rst-time starters this season have been Figueroa, Radakovich, Dugan and Andy Kowicki.
BROWN BREAKS OUT Senior TB Dana Brown had the best game of his season at Northeastern. Brown had 11 rushes for 63 yards against the Huskies and also caught a pass. He was one carry shy of his career high (12 at Southern Utah) and two yards from his best (65 vs. Indiana State). At Northeastern, Brown had 10 yards in the fi rst quarter, 17 in the second, 13 in the third and 23 in the fourth. In the fourth, he had a 17-yard pickup on a 3rd-and-7 play from the YSU 10.
SMITH MAKING SOLID RETURN Senior TB Kevin Smith has rushed for 188 yards the past two weeks on 42 carries. At Northeastern, Smith tied his career high with 22 carries while going for 72 yards. The week prior versus Austin Peay, he rushed for 116 yards on 20 carries and a score. It was the third time in his career he rushed for more than 100 yards. Smith sat out the entire 2008 campaign with an injury and has started the fi rst two games this year.
MR. JONES AND ME Senior wide receiver Donald Jones has had a solid start to the 2009 campaign. Jones has a team-high 13 receptions for 137 yards and two touchdowns. At Northeastern, he had three catches for 21 yards. The previous week against Austin Peay, he caught six passes for 82 yards and two scores. It was the second time in his ca-reer (Indiana State last year) that he had two touchdown catches in the same game. Last season, Jones did not tally his 13th catch of the year until the seventh game. He has now caught a pass in 13 consecutive games and has had multiple receptions in the past 11.
GREAT SCOTT! Senior TB Jabari Scott has rushed for 1,085 yards on 191 carries in his 23-game YSU career. He has scored 13 rushing touchdowns - most on the team. He did not play at North-eastern because of an injury. Scott is expected to return to the lineup this week.
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
CLOSE GAMES SINCE 2002Date Opponent ScoreNov. 22, 2008 Western Illinois W, 31-28Oct. 25, 2008 Northern Iowa L, 20-21Oct. 4, 2008 Southern Utah L, 7-14Sept. 27, 2008 Liberty L, 28-31Nov. 10, 2007 Western Illinois W, 31-24Oct. 27, 2007 Northern Iowa L, 13-14Oct. 20, 2007 Illinois State L, 22-27Oct. 13, 2007 Southern Utah W, 23-22Oct. 6, 2007 Southern Illinois L, 17-24Sept. 8, 2007 South Dakota State W, 23-17Dec. 2, 2006 Illinois State W, 28-21Nov. 25, 2006 James Madison W, 35-31Nov. 4, 2006 Southern Illinois W, 31-24Oct. 14, 2006 Western Illinois W, 35-28Oct. 15, 2005 Western Illinois W, 23-21Oct. 1, 2005 Illinois State W, 20-17Nov. 13, 2004 Missouri State L, 28-34Oct. 23, 2004 Illinois State L, 24-30Oct. 16, 2004 Northern Iowa L, 20-22Sept. 18, 2004 McNeese State L, 20-24Sept. 11, 2004 Fla. International L, 16-22Nov. 8, 2003 Southern Illinois L, 17-24Sept. 20, 2003 Florida Atlantic L, 6-13Sept. 13, 2003 Kent State L, 13-16Nov. 9, 2002 Illinois State W, 24-17Oct. 12, 2002 Florida Atlantic W, 24-17Sept. 28, 2002 Missouri State W, 24-17Sept. 21, 2002 Western Kentucky L, 7-13
HOW SENIORS CAME TOGETHER The Penguins senior class may be small, but they are unifi ed, and most have come to YSU in different ways. Of the 12, fi ve joined the team during the 2008 calendar year. The size of this senior class is the smallest since 2000 (a playoff season) when the program had 12 as well. Here is a breakdown of when the 2009 class joined the program:
Date Joined: PlayerJan. 2005: Mychal SavageAug. 2005: Jabari Scott, Aaron Pitts, Lenny WicksJan. 2006: Brian MellottAug. 2007: Kevin Smith, Ben NowickiJan. 2008: Dana Brown, Brandon SummersAug. 2008: Draye Ersery, Crispin Fernandez, Donald Jones
O-LINE JUNIOR DOMINATED The 2009 squad has just one senior (Brian Mellott) to go along with seven juniors. The line has four redshirt freshmen, one sophomore and one true freshman. Against Pitt, Mellott, junior Chris Gammon and three redshirt freshmen were in the starting lineup. Of the current members of the line, junior Bobby Coates has the most starts of the group at 13 while Eric Rodemoyer has started 11 times. Mellott started nine games along the line in 2007 and had two starts as a tight end last year. Junior Justin Rechichar started at left guard, right guard and center a year ago.
SENIOR QB’S HAVE SUCCESS Quarterback Brandon Summers hopes to continue a string of recent success by YSU senior quarterbacks. In 2007, senior Tom Zetts led the Penguins to a 7-4 mark. In 2001, senior Jeff Ryan led the program to an 8-3 record. In 1997, senior Demond Tidwell led the Guins to a National Championship.
CONNECTION IS MADE Both Brandon Summers and Dominique Barnes played quarterback at Southfi eld High School before moving on to the college ranks. Summers was the Bluejays’ QB from 2003-04 while Barnes followed from 2005-06. Last year, the two connected on touchdown passes three times. Barnes returned the favor in the fi nal game of the year, connecting on a 35-yard pass with Summers against Western Illinois. Summers and Barnes have connected for touchdowns each of the past two games.
JONES, SAVAGE ARE CAPTAINS Senior wide receiver Donald Jones and senior defensive tackle Mychal Savage have been named the Guins’ captains for the 2009 season. Savage is a repeat selection from last year. However, his captaincy was cut short after suf-fering a season-ending injury at Ohio State.
SUMMERS 4 TDS (AGAIN) Senior QB Brandon Summers is just the second player in school history to throw four touchdown passes in a game twice in a career. Summers threw four touchdown passes against Austin Peay and had done it previously last season at Illinois State. He joins Keith Snoddy, who did it three times during his career, as the only signal callers with multiple four-TD games. For his career, Summers has thrown 23 touch-down passes in just 13 games played, including 11 starts.
Four-Touchdown GamesBrandon Summers vs. Austin Peay • 9/12/2009Brandon Summers at Illinois State • 11/1/2008Tom Zetts at Liberty • 9/17/2005Jeff Ryan vs. Hofstra • 11/4/2000Mark Brungard vs. Slippery Rock • 9/24/1994Keith Snoddy vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979Keith Snoddy at Illinois State • 9/8/1979Keith Snoddy at Central State • 10/14/1978Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan • 10/7/1972Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968
COLEGROVE 1 CATCH, 1 TD Sophomore TE Andy Colegrove made his fi rst career catch a memorable one. Colegrove caught a four-yard pass from Brandon Summers for his fi rst career touchdown in the second quar-ter versus Austin Peay. Colegrove also made his fi rst career start against the Governors.
FRESHMEN SEE ACTION Two true freshmen are seeing action this year for the Penguins. TB Jamaine Cook and WR Jelani Berassa have seen action in the fi rst two games. As of now, all the other true freshmen on the roster are planned redshirts. Last season, six true freshmen played for YSU - four on defense and two on offense.
YES SIR 15 TIMES Sophomore SS Sir Demarco Bledsoe fi nished with 15 tackles, including 10 solo stops, in the Penguins’ win over Austin Peay. It was the most tackles by a Guin since Jeremiah Wright had 18 at Missouri State in the 2004 season fi nale. It was the most solo stops in a contest since Marty Hutchinson was credited with 10 at McNeese State in 2004. Bledsoe’s 15 stops were the most by a member of the secondary since Mike Bracken’s 15 vs. UNI in 2002.
FEW SENIORS AT SPOTS YSU has one senior in the secondary (Lenny Wicks), one senior on the offensive line (Brian Mellott) and one senior linebacker (Draye Ers-ery). YSU has three senior running backs and three senior wide receivers, meaning 50 percent of the group is from those two positions. The Guins have two on the defensive line and have one each at quarterback and punter. All have made major contributions so far this season.
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Jones is the fi rst wide receiver since Herb Wil-liams in 1992 to be tabbed as a team captain. He is also the fi rst junior college transfer to be named a captain since YSU defensive backs coach Sherod Holmes in 2003.
MVFC CELEBRATES 25 SEASONS In 2009, the Missouri Valley Football Confer-ence will be celebrating its 25th season of existence. Ironically, the MVFC is in its second season being referred to as Valley Football. The MVFC was known as the Gateway Football Conference since the league formed in 1985 through 2007.
MORE ROAD THAN HOME In 2009, the Penguins play just fi ve regular-season home games for the fi rst time since 1987. YSU plays three of its fi rst four games on the road - the last time that happened was to start the 1993 campaign. The last time the program played three road games in Septem-ber was 1987.
TWO DL’S PRESEASON ALL-MVFC Senior defensive linemen Crispin Fernandez and Mychal Savage were named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s Preseason Team, the conference announced in late July. As a team, YSU was picked to fi nish sixth in the nine-team league. The last time the Guins were tabbed sixth, they tied for the conference championship in 2005.
RANKINGS IN RECENT YEARS YSU was also picked sixth in the conference race prior to the 2004 and 2005 seasons. In 2004, the Guins tied for fi fth in 2005 shared the title with UNI and Southern Illinois but did not qualify for the playoffs. The Penguins were picked third in both the 2007 and 2008 preseason league polls. The only time YSU was ever picked to win the con-ference in the preseason poll was 1998.
SINGLE-DIGITS IN FUMBLES YSU lost just nine fumbles in 12 games last season. It marked the fi fth consecutive year that the Penguins kept under double digits in fumbles lost for a year. YSU had nine fumbles lost in 2007, fi ve in 2006, eight in 2005 and eight in 2004. Prior to the four-year streak, the Guins had commit-ted single digits in fumbles lost in consecutive years just twice (1986-87 and 1958-59). The Guins put the ball on the ground 16 times, but lost just nine of those last year. So far in 2009, YSU has not lost a fumble.
NINE CAN BE FINE The Guins are hoping to repeat some history in seasons that end in the number nine. In 1999,
YSU reached the NCAA Championship Game, in 1989, the Guins reached the FCS quarterfi nals, in 1979, Youngstown State played for the Divi-sion II National Championship. The Penguins have a combined record of 32-9 in those years ending in nine.
SAVAGE ON BUCK WATCH LIST Senior defensive end Mychal Savage is one of 20 FCS players on the watch list for the 2009 Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the top defensive player. Savage has established himself as one of the top defensive tackles in FCS during an out-standing career. In 2007, the All-American and fi rst-team All-Missouri Valley selection racked up 43 tackles, fi ve for loss, fi ve sacks and three QB hurries. He played in one game last year before suffering a season-ending injury.
YOUNGSTERS DOMINATE With just 12 seniors, YSU’s roster has a strong number of juniors, sophomores, fresh-men/redshirt freshmen. The Penguins have 29 freshmen/redshirt freshmen, 25 sophomores and 23 juniors.
FBS TRANSFERS COME LATE YSU added three FBS transfers at the start of camp this fall. Those three players are Sir Demarco Bledsoe (TCU), Andrew Radakovich (Penn State) and James Cravens (Ball State). All three have played and started at least once. They join a group of four FBS transfers who are on the team: Dana Brown (Iowa), offensive guard Brian Mellott (Ohio), offensive guard Eric Rodemoyer (West Virginia) and quarterback Brandon Summers (Toledo).
NUMBERS OF NOTE• Turnover Margin: Since 1996, the Penguins are 90-18 when they win or tie in the turnover margin. When committing more turnovers, YSU is just 13-37.Since 1990 YSU is:• 125-16-2 when holding opponents to fewer than 21 points in a game.• 98-7 when rushing for 200-plus yards.• 115-13 when scoring 28-or-more points.• 61-5-1 when holding opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing in a game.• 142-8 when leading entering the fourth.• 66-3-2 when holding opponents to 10 points-or-less in a game.
UP NEXT: MISSOURI STATE YSU returns home to play host to Missouri State on Oct. 3. It marks just the second home game after playing three of four on the road in September. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. The Penguins have never lost to the Bears at home in six all-time meetings and scored at least 30 in fi ve of those contests.
NORTHEASTERN GAMEAWARD WINNERS:Hill Barth & King Offensive Player:Dominique Barnes, Jr., WR (Southfi eld, Mich.)Hill Barth & King Defensive Player:Andre Elliott, Jr., FS (Maple Heights, Ohio)Hill Barth & King Special Teams Player:Stephen Blose, Jr., PK (Erie, Pa.)Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman:Eric Rodemoyer, Jr., OG (Sharon, Pa.)Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman:Torrance Nicholson, Jr., DT (Columbus, Ohio)Scout Offensive Player of the Week:Bobby Coates, Jr., OL (Canton, Ohio)Scout Defensive Player of the Week:Obinna Ekweremuba, RFr., DE (Orlu, Nigeria)Scout Special Teams Player of the Week:Dom Rich, Fr., FS (Canfi eld, Ohio)W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week:Brandian Ross, Jr., CB (Richmond, Va.)Haines Family Player of the Game (Radio):Dana Brown, Sr., TB/FB (Clairton, Pa.)Wells Fargo Leadership Award:Lenny Wicks, Sr., CB (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Fourth Quarter ComebacksFourth Quarter ComebacksUnder Coach HeacockUnder Coach Heacock2007 Fourth FInal2007 Fourth FInalTrailed Southern Utah 22-16 23-22Trailed Southern Utah 22-16 23-2220062006Trailed James Madison 31-20 35-31Trailed James Madison 31-20 35-31Trailed Southern Illinois 24-17 31-24Trailed Southern Illinois 24-17 31-2420052005Trailed Illinois State 17-14 20-17Trailed Illinois State 17-14 20-17Trailed Western Illinois 21-17 23-21Trailed Western Illinois 21-17 23-2120032003Trailed Indiana State 24-14 30-24 (OT)Trailed Indiana State 24-14 30-24 (OT)
*Schkurko handles punts while Whitaker snaps on PATs
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2009 NUMERICAL ROSTERNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School1 Kevin Smith* TB 5-10 195 Sr. San Diego, Calif./Helix2 Andre Elliott* FS 6-2 190 Jr. Maple Heights, Ohio/Maple Heights3 A.J. Walker CB 5-10 190 Fr. Lithonia, Ga./Stephenson4 Jerome Swinton CB 5-9 145 Fr. Daytona Beach, Fla./Seabreeze5 Randy Louis* CB 5-10 175 So. Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard6 Brandon Summers* QB 6-2 200 Sr. Southfi eld, Mich./Southfi eld7 Ely Ducatel WR 6-1 195 So. Naples, Fla./Lely8 Bryan Gaiters CB 5-9 180 RFr. Zanesville, Ohio/Zanesville9 Paris Wicks, Jr. WR 5-9 190 RFr. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio/Ellet10 Branden Sibley CB 5-9 165 So. Campbell, Ohio/Campbell Memorial11 Na’eem Outler** LB 6-2 240 Jr. Occoquan, Va./Woodbridge12 James Cravens TB 5-11 225 RFr. Centerville, Ohio/Centerville13 Stephen Blose** PK 5-10 190 Jr. Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek14 Kurt Hess QB 6-3 225 Fr. Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade-Julienne15 Taylor Hill LB 6-2 210 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney16 Gannon Hulea QB 6-2 200 Fr. Poland, Ohio/Poland17 Dionte Snow* WR 6-2 190 So. Toledo, Ohio/Scott18 Dailyn Campbell* QB 6-1 215 So. Kenton, Ohio/Kenton19 Marc Kanetsky* QB 6-0 195 So. Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard20 Draye Ersery* LB 6-0 215 Sr. Colorado Springs, Colo./Sierra21 Dana Brown* TB 5-10 210 Sr. Clairton, Pa./Clairton22 Gary Thornton FB 5-9 230 RFr. Youngstown, Ohio/East23 Nick Gooden** SS 5-11 205 Jr. San Antonio, Texas/Taft24 Scott Sentner* FS 6-2 200 So. McDonald, Ohio/McDonald25 Sir Demarco Bledsoe SS 6-2 185 So. Piedmont, Okla./Piedmont26 David Rach LB 6-4 215 So. Canfi eld, Ohio/South Range27 Brandian Ross** CB 6-0 190 Jr. Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook28 Jordan Edwards** LB 6-0 220 Jr. Sandusky, Ohio/Sandusky29 Dominique Barnes** WR 5-11 180 Jr. Southfi eld, Mich./Southfi eld30 Vinnie Patella SS 5-10 190 RFr. Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney31 David Fleming SS 5-11 190 RFr. Centerville, Ohio/Centerville32 Lenny Wicks** CB 5-10 190 Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Carrick33 Josh Lee* WR 5-9 180 So. Lutz, Fla./Freedom34 Jabari Scott** TB 5-10 195 Sr. San Antonio, Texas/Taft35 Jamaine Cook TB 5-9 190 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio/Midpark36 Ben Nowicki** P 6-0 170 Sr. Gilbert, Ariz/Mesquite37 Erik Johnson* P 6-1 210 Jr. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman39 Dom Rich FS 6-1 200 Fr. Canfi eld, Ohio/Canfi eld40 Adam House SS 6-2 170 So. St. Mary’s, Ga./Camden County41 Josh Myers* DE 6-2 260 So. Kingsland, Ga./Camden County42 Torrian Pace TB 5-10 225 Fr. Chantilly, Va./Chantilly43 Joel Younkins* RE 6-2 235 So. Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard 44 Jim Bowersock FB 5-10 265 Jr. Rogers, Ohio/Beaver Local45 Dan Banna FB 5-11 225 Fr. Canfi eld, Ohio/Canfi eld46 Kyle Banna* FB 6-2 240 Jr. Canfi eld, Ohio/Canfi eld48 Rob Stupar FB 6-0 240 Fr. State College, Pa./State College49 Bryan Whitaker LS 6-3 225 RFr. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman51 Brian Mellott** OG 6-3 280 Sr. Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch52 Noah Taylor LB 6-3 225 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills53 John Sasson* LB 6-2 245 So. Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel54 Mike Williams LB 6-3 215 So. Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook55 Stephen Meadows* RE 6-5 245 So. Fredricksburg, Va./James Monroe56 Deonta Tate* LB 6-1 225 So. Palmetto, Fla./Palmetto57 Jaimie Frasure* DE 6-0 235 Jr. Ashtabula, Ohio/Lakeside60 Michael Kreatsoulas LB 6-1 225 So. Warren, Ohio/Howland61 Rob Fernback OG 6-1 260 Jr. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman62 Tyler Figueroa C 6-4 285 Jr. Reedsville, Wis./Valders63 Theo Barnes DT 6-3 260 Fr. Akron, Ohio/Archbishop Hoban64 Eric Rodemoyer* OG 6-4 280 Jr. Sharon, Pa./Kennedy Catholic66 Chase Lemke RE 6-0 225 So. Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch68 Bill Dugan OT 6-5 290 RFr. Poland, Ohio/Poland69 Andy Kowicki C 6-5 280 RFr. Parma, Ohio/Normandy70 Andrew Radakovich OT 6-5 300 RFr. Steubenville, Ohio/Steubenville71 Kyle Brown OG 6-3 310 Jr. Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School72 Marcus O’Hara OT 6-6 320 So. Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard73 Justin Rechichar** C 6-4 290 Jr. Jeannette, Pa./Hempfi eld Area74 Greg Sazdanoff* OT 6-3 275 So. Mansfi eld, Ohio/Mansfi eld75 Chris Gammon* OT 6-3 300 Jr. Akron, Ohio/East76 Bobby Coates** OT 6-4 300 Jr. Canton, Ohio/Glen Oak 77 D.J. Main OT 6-6 285 RFr. Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville78 Brandon White OG 6-5 300 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain80 David Rogers TE 6-3 250 So. Kent, Ohio/Roosevelt81 Donald Jones* WR 6-2 210 Sr. Plainfi eld, N.J./Plainfi eld82 Jarrod Satmare P 6-0 220 Jr. Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local83 Aaron Pitts** WR 6-3 195 Sr. Marion, Ohio/Harding84 Jelani Berassa WR 6-3 180 Fr. Miami, Fla./Miami Killian85 Nate Schkurko* LS 6-2 190 So. Twinsburg, Ohio/Twinsburg86 Carson Sharbaugh TE 6-5 240 Fr. New Wilmington, Pa./New Wilmington87 Kyle Sirl TE 6-4 255 Fr. Westfi eld, Ohio/Cloverleaf88 Nick Liste PK 5-11 180 Fr. Niles, Ohio/Niles McKinley89 Andy Colegrove TE 6-4 260 So. Ironton, Ohio/Ironton90 Crispin Fernandez* DT 5-10 280 Sr. Porterville, Calif./Monache91 Brad Miller* DT 6-2 270 Jr. Elyria, Ohio/Elyria92 Fred Herdman DE 6-4 240 Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz./Pinnacle93 Joe Marshall* DT 6-2 300 So. Clearwater, Fla./Clearwater94 Torrance Nicholson** DT 6-3 305 Jr. Columbus, Ohio/Marion Franklin96 Mychal Savage*** DT 6-2 310 Sr. Hartsdale, N.Y./New Rochelle97 Roger Gillum* DT 6-2 270 Jr. Liberty, Ohio/Liberty99 Luke Matelan* DE 6-4 255 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills
Fifth-year seniors in italics | Retired Numbers are 47 • 58 • 79 | *Letters Earned
COACHING STAFFHead Coach/Defensive Coordinator:Jon Heacock | Ninth Season (Muskingum, 1983)
Assistant Coaches and Staff:Tom Anthony | Augustana, Ill., 2006; Assistant LinebackersChris Bache | Indiana, Pa., 1987; Offensive LineEugene Crosby | Washington & Jefferson, 2000; Staff Assistant/VideoSam Eddy | Taylor, 1978; Assistant Head Coach/Running BacksDave Elliott | Michigan, 1975; Wide ReceiversSherod Holmes | Youngstown State, 2005; CornerbacksBenyard Jones | Indiana, 1998; Defensive LineMike Kolakowski | Ohio Northern, 1979; SafetiesJerry Olsavsky | Pittsburgh, 1990; LinebackersMark Spencer | Ohio, 1995; Tight EndsBrian Wright | Wooster, 1994; Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksBrian Jones | Offensive Student AssistantSal Guagliardo | Defensive Student AssistantDoug Sangregorio | Defensive Student AssistantDan Kopp | Youngstown State, 1995; Director of Football OperationsJohn Patrick | Mount Union, 1999; Strength and Conditioning
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A KICKOFF RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWNYSU: Dominique Barnes (37 yards) vs. Missouri State | 9/29/2007Opponent: Chris Garrett (93 yards), Illinois State | 11/1/2008
A PUNT RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWNYSU: De’Angelo Wilson (39 yards) vs. Central State | 9/13/2008Opponent: Tony Lott (76 yards), Northeastern | 9/19/2009
AN INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWNYSU: Andre Elliott (30 yards) at Northeastern | 9/19/2009Opponent: Ryan Patton (52 yards), Southern Illinois | 10/18/2008
A FUMBLE RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWNYSU: Mike Andrews (7 yards) at Florida Atlantic | 10/12/2002Opponent: Donye McCleskey (47 yards), Indiana State | 11/8/2008
BLOCKED PUNT RETURNED FOR A TOUCHDOWNYSU: Vince Gliatta vs. South Dakota State | 9/8/2007Opponent: Adrian Mines, Austin Peay | 9/12/2009
INDIVIDUAL RUSHED FOR 200+ YARDSYSU: Monquantae Gibson (236 yards) at Western Kentucky | 11/11/2006Opponent: Herb Donaldson (235 yards), Western Illinois | 11/22/2008
60-YARD RUSHYSU: Brandon Summers (73 yards) at Northeastern | 9/19/2009Opponent: Geno Blow (77 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007
70-YARD RUSHYSU: Brandon Summers (73 yards) at Northeastern | 9/19/2009Opponent: Geno Blow (77 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007
30 CARRIESYSU: Monquantae Gibson (43) at Western Kentucky | 11/11/2006Opponent: Herb Donaldson (40), Western Illinois | 11/22/2008
THREE RUSHING TOUCHDOWNSYSU: Brandon Summers (3) at Northeastern | 9/19/2009Opponent: Warren Mendenhall (3), Illinois State | 11/1/2008
INDIVIDUAL PASS FOR 300+ YARDSYSU: Brandon Summers (347 yards) at Illinois State | 11/1/2008Opponent: Ryan Berry (319 yards), South Dakota State | 9/6/2008
THREE OR MORE PASSING TOUCHDOWNSYSU: Brandon Summers (4) vs. Austin Peay | 9/12/2009Opponent: Eric Sanders (3), UNI | 10/21/2006
25-OR-MORE COMPLETIONSYSU: Brandon Summers (32) vs. Liberty | 9/27/2008Opponent: Steve LaFalce (25), Western Illinois | 10/14/2006
30-OR-MORE COMPLETIONSYSU: Brandon Summers (32) vs. Liberty | 9/27/2008Opponent: Kevin Glenn (40), Illinois State | 10/7/2000
40-OR-MORE PASSING ATTEMPTSYSU: Tom Zetts (40) vs. James Madison | 11/25/2006Opponent: Ben Schmidt (42), Indiana State | 10/7/2006
50-OR-MORE PASSING ATTEMPTSYSU: Trenton Lykes (51) vs. Eastern Michigan | 9/5/1987Opponent: Drew Miller (56), Montana | 11/27/1999
100 YARDS RUSHING/100 YARDS PASSINGYSU: Jeff Ryan (125 Rush/194 Pass) vs. Hofstra | 11/4/2000Opponent: Armanti Edwards (110/164), Appalachian State | 12/9/2006
TWO PLAYERS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDSYSU: Kamryn Keys (146), Jabari Scott (120) vs. North Dakota St. | 9/20/2008Opponent: Kevin Richardson (145), Armanti Edwards (110); App. State | 12/9/2006
INDIVIDUAL WITH 100+ YARDS RECEIVINGYSU: Donald Jones (136), Dominique Barnes (100) at Illinois State | 11/11/2008Opponent: Kole Heckendorf (111); North Dakota State | 9/20/2008
50-YARD COMPLETIONYSU: Brandon Summers to Donald Jones (67) at Illinois State | 11/1/2008Opponent: Kevin Brockway to Eyad Salem (50), Illinois State | 11/1/2008
60-YARD RECEPTIONYSU: Brandon Summers to Donald Jones (67) at Illinois State | 11/1/2008Opponent: Luke Drone to Jason Horton (69), Illinois State | 10/20/2007
70-YARD RECEPTIONYSU: Tom Zetts to Aaron Marshall (72 yards) at Southern Illinois | 11/5/2005Opponent: Eric Sanders to Johnny Gray (70 yards), UNI | 10/21/2006
80-YARD RECEPTION
YSU: Jeff Ryan to Elliott Giles (82 yards) at Montana | 11/27/1999Opponent: Jammarl O’Neal (80 yards), Western Illinois | 10/21/2000
TWO PLAYERS WITH 100+ YARDS RECEIVINGYSU: Donald Jones (136), Dominique Barnes (100) at Illinois State | 11/11/2008Opponent: Reggie Gray (134), Boomer Moore (118); WIU | 10/15/2005
10-OR-MORE RECEPTIONS IN ONE GAMEYSU: T.J. Peterson (11) vs. James Madison | 11/25/1996Opponent: Marco Thomas (10), Western Illinois | 10/14/2006
60-YARD PUNTYSU: Ben Nowicki (66 yards) at Southern Utah | 10/4/2008Opponent: Bobby Kelsey (69 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007
70-YARD PUNTYSU: Joe Bishop (70 yards) vs. Southern Illinois | 10/9/2004Opponent: Ryan Hoffman (70 yards), Illinois State | 10/23/2004
PLAYER BLOCKED A PUNTYSU: Andre Elliott vs. Austin Peay | 9/12/2009Opponent: Ricky Thomas, Austin Peay | 9/12/2009
PLAYER BLOCKED A FIELD GOALYSU: De’Angelo Wilson vs. North Dakota State | 9/20/2008Opponent: Western Illinois | 11/22/2008
PLAYER MADE FOUR FIELD GOALS IN ONE GAMEYSU: Jeff Wilkins (5) at Stephen F. Austin | 9/11/1993Opponent: Ryan Pretorius (4); Ohio State | 8/30/2008
50-YARD FIELD GOALYSU: Nick Terracina (56 yards) at Liberty | 9/28/2003Opponent: Aaron Pettrey (54 yards); Ohio State | 8/30/2008
NON-QUARTERBACK TO THROW A TOUCHDOWN PASSYSU: Monquantae Gibson 4-yard pass to Rory Berry vs. JMU | 11/26/2006Opponent: Tony Kays 38-yard pass to Kale Turner; UC Davis | 9/23/2006
MULTIPLE INTERCEPTIONSYSU: De’Angelo Wilson (2) vs. North Dakota State | 9/20/2008Opponent: Jason Tate (2); Illinois State | 11/1/2008
RECORDED A SAFETYYSU: Slippery Rock snap on a punt went out of the end zone | 9/1/2006Opponent: YSU recovered fumble in own end zone | 10/18/2008
TEAM PASSED FOR 300+ YARDSYSU: 347 at Illinois State | 11/1/2008Opponent: 319, South Dakota State | 9/6/2008
TEAM RUSHED FOR 400+ YARDSYSU: 451 vs. Clarion | 9/8/2001Opponent: 639, Georgia Southern | 12/18/1999
TEAM HAD 500+ YARDS TOTAL OFFENSEYSU: 544 at Illinois State | 11/1/2008Opponent: 513, Illinois State | 11/1/2008
DEFENSIVE EXTRA POINTS SCOREDYSU: NoneOpponent: Hofstra | 9/27/1997
NO PENALTIESYSU: vs. Indiana State | Oct. 28, 1995Opponent: Eastern Washington | Dec. 13, 1997
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Points After Turnovers YSU OpponentTO Forced 7 4Scores 4 2 Scoring Pct. 57.1 50.0Points Off TOs 24 14
Interceptions By Game2009Sir Demarco Bledsoe at Northeastern (0 yards)Andre Elliott at Northeastern (30 yards) TDBryan Gaiters vs. Austin Peay (7 yards)Brandian Ross at Pittsburgh (24 yards)
2008Na’eem Outler vs. Southern Illinois (0 yards)Lenny Wicks vs. Liberty (7 yards)Jaimie Frasure vs. North Dakota State (27 yards)Brandian Ross vs. North Dakota State (1 yard)
2007Lenny Wicks vs. Southern Illinois (13 yards)Lenny Wicks vs. Western Illinois (25 yards)Brandian Ross vs. Indiana State (37 yards)
Longest Scoring DrivesYSU Longest Drive Breakdownby # of Plays 16 (50 yards) at Pittsburghby # of Yards 93 (6 plays) at NortheasternTime of Possession 8:32 (61 yards, 14 plays) at Pittsburgh
Scoring Drives11 • Drives (4 run, 5 pass, 3 FG)1 • First Quarter Drives (0 run, 0 pass, 1 FG)5 • Second Quarter Drives (2 run, 2 pass, 1 FG)3 • Third Quarter Drives (0 run, 2 pass, 1 FG)3 • Fourth Quarter Drives (2 run, 1 pass, 0 FG)Most Points in a Quarter: 14; four timesMost Points in a Half: 24 at Northeastern (2nd)
YSU Plays Per DriveOpponent Plays Drives Avg.Pittsburgh 57 11 5.2Austin Peay 71 12 5.9Northeastern 69 13 5.3
Opponent Plays Per DriveOpponent Plays Drives Avg.Pittsburgh 57 11 5.2Austin Peay 64 12 5.3Northeastern 78 12 6.5
Long Plays By Game (25-plus yards) YSU OpponentGame Rush Pass Ret Total Rush Pass Ret TotalPittsburgh 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 5Austin Peay 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5Northeastern 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 1Total 1 1 1 3 2 5 4 11
Opponent Longest Drive Breakdownby # of Plays 14 (75 yards) by Austin Peayby # of Yards 80, twiceTime of Possession 5:56 (14 plays, 75 yards) by Austin PeayMost Points in a Quarter: 14; Pittsburgh, 2ndMost Points in a Half: 21; Pittsburgh, 1st
The Penguins trailed 7-3 in the second quarter before Pitt scored the fi nal 31 points to hand the Penguins a 38-3 setback in the season opener at Heinz Field. Trailing 7-0, YSU marched 50 yards in 16 plays and took 8:27 off the clock as Stephen Blose kicked a career-long 48-yard fi eld goal to get the Guins within four. However, Pitt answered just over two-and-a-half minutes later and never looked back. Dion Lewis scored from one-yard out at the 11:23 mark and caught a three-yard swing pass from Bill Stull just 65 seconds before halftime. In the second half, Pitt scored 10 points in the fi nal four minutes of the third quarter and added a touchdown with 12:05 remaining for the fi nal margin. For the game, the Panthers had 390 yards of total offense while the Guins had 159. The Penguins had 113 passing and 46 rushing. YSU had a lead in time of possession by a 32:56 to 27:04.
Scoring Summary1st QuarterPITT 7:31 • Dion Lewis 16-yard run (Dan Hutchins kick)2nd QuarterYSU 14:04 • Stephen Blose 48-yard fi eld goalPITT 11:23 • Lewis 1-yard run (Hutchins kick)PITT 1:05 • Lews 3-yard pass from Bill Stull (Hutchins kick)3rd QuarterPITT 3:42 • Hutchins 26-yard fi eld goalPITT 0:24 • Dorin Dickerson 13-yard pass from Stull (Hutchins kick)4th QuarterPITT 12:05 • Aundre Wright 6-yard pass from Tino Sunseri (Hutchins kick)
Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 17-47; Josh Lee 1-9; Dailyn Campbell 2-8; Dominique Barnes 1-5; Jabari Scott 4-3; Jamaine Cook 1-2; Brandon Summers 9-(-28). Pittsburgh • Dion Lewis 20-129; Ray Graham 6-22; Chris Burns 5-18; Oderick Turner 1-10; Aundre Wright 1-8.PASSING: Youngstown State • Brandon Summers 11-22-113. Pittsburgh • Bill Stull 11-16-123; Tino Sunseri 5-8-80.RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Donald Jones 4-34; Dominqiue Barnes 2-27; David Rogers 1-15; Dionte Snow 1-12; Aaron Pitts 1-12; Kevin Smith 1-11; James Cravens 1-2. Pittsburgh • Dorin Dickerson 4-26; Jonathan Baldwin 3-70; Oderick Turner 3-30; Aundre Wright 2-12; Dion Lewis 2-10; Cedric McGee 1-31; Cameron Saddler 1-24.INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Brandian Ross 1-24. Pittsburgh • Dom DeCicco 1-0; Ricky Gary 1-0.
Brandon Summers tied a school record with four touchdown passes, and the Guins scored 28 unanswered points in a 38-21 come-from-behind win over Austin Peay. YSU trailed 14-3 late in the second quar-ter before Summers connected with Andy Colegrove from 10 yards out. After a Bryan Gaiters interception, Kevin Smith found the end zone from seven yards out as YSU took a 17-14 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Summers threw two scoring passes to Donald Jones in just under three minutes to give the Guins a 31-14 ad-vantage. The fi rst pass was from 20 yards out while the second was from 18. Austin Peay cut the defi cit to 31-21 on a four-yard pass from Trent Caffee to Darryl Miller. YSU fi nished up the scoring when Sum-mers hit Dominique Barnes on a 16-yard scoring play with 6:37 remaining. Smith had 116 yards on 20 carries and a score while Summers was 17-of-24 for 232 yards and his four TDs.
Scoring Summary1st QuarterAPSU 13:14 • Adrian Mines 0-yard blocked punt return (Stephen Stansell kick)YSU 8:06 • Stephen Blose 31-yard fi eld goal2nd QuarterAPSU 9:13 • Trent Caffee 1-yard run (Stansell kick)YSU 5:00 • Andy Colegrove 4-yard pass from Brandon Summers (Blose kick)YSU 3:39 • Kevin Smith 7-yard run (Blose kick)3rd QuarterYSU 11:53 • Donald Jones 20-yard pass from Summers (Blose kick)YSU 9:15 • Jones 18-yard pass from Summers (Blose kick)4th QuarterAPSU 14:54 • Darryl Miller 4-yard pass from Caffee (Stansell kick)YSU 6:37 • Dominique Barnes 16-yard pass from Summers (Blose kick)
Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Austin Peay • Ryan White 15-47; Jeff Lyle 1-12; Terrence Holt 7-8; Otis Spivey 2-6; Jontamion Forrest 3-5; Team 1-(-2); Trent Caffee 11-(-4); Jake Ryan 1-(-8). Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 20-116; Jamaine Cook 6-45; Dana Brown 7-31; Jabari Scott 8-20; Brandon Summers 5-4; Dominique Barnes 1-(-11).PASSING: Austin Peay • Trent Caffee 13-23-158. Youngstown State • Brandon Summers 17-24-232.RECEIVING: Austin Peay • Darryl Miller 3-40; Adrian Mines 2-49; Scott Thomas 2-44; Ryan White 2-5; Terrence Holt 1-11; Jack Hoeh 1-7; Jeff Lyle 1-2; Chris Litteral 1-0. Youngstown State • Donald Jones 6-82; Dominique Barnes 3-32; Josh Lee 2-39; Aaron Pitts 2-37; David Rogers 2-23; Kevin Smith 1-15; Andy Colegrove 1-4.INTERCEPTIONS: Austin Peay • None. Youngstown State • Bryan Gaiters 1-7.
GAME
#2
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
Youngstown State 38,Northeastern 21Sept. 19 • Brookline, Mass.Pasons Field | Att: 2,180
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 0 14 10 14 38Northeastern 7 7 7 0 21
Brandon Summers had three rushing touchdown runs, including two in the fourth quarter, and safety Andre Elliott returned an interception for a score YSU earned a hard-fought 38-21 victory over Northeastern at Parsons Field. Summers had a one-yard score in the second quarter, but his two in the fourth quarter were back breakers. On fourth down from the Northeastern one with YSU leading 24-21, Summers faked a hand off and took it around the left end to put YSU ahead 31-21 with 6:43 left. After the defense held the Huskies on a fourth-and-two from the eight, Summers put the contest out of reach with a crafty 73-yard scoring jaunt. On third-and-10 from the YSU 27 Summers went around the right side rac-ing 73 yards to the end zone untouched. He threw a 32-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter to tie the game at 14. The Guins opened the second half with an onside kick, taking the lead for good on Stephen Blose’s 36-yard fi eld goal.
Scoring Summary1st QuarterNU 12:39 • Tony Lott 76-yard punt return (Mat Johnson kick)2nd QuarterYSU 13:42 • Brandon Summers 1-yard run (Stephen Blose kick)NU 7:43 • Greg Abelli 35-yard pass from Alex Dulski (Johnson kick)YSU 0:36 • Dominique Barnes 32-yard pass from Summers (Blose kick)3rd QuarterYSU 11:30 • Blose 36-yard fi eld goalYSU 6:32 • Andre Elliott 30-yard interception return (Blose kick)NU 0:30 • Tony Torress 2-yard run (Johnson kick)4th QuarterYSU 6:43 • Summers 1-yard run (Blose kick)YSU 1:30 • Summers 73-yard run (Blose kick)
Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Youngstown State • Brandon Summers 9-73; Kevin Smith 22-72; Dana Brown 11-63; Dailyn Campbell 1-14; Team 1-(-2); Andrew Radakovich 0-7. Northeastern • John Griffi n 18-70; Alex Dulski 13-50; Elijah Harris 3-11; Matt Carroll 4-4; Tony Torres 2-3.PASSING: Youngstown State • Brandon Summers 16-24-159; Aaron Pitts 1-1-19. North-eastern • Alex Dulski 20-38-208.RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Dominique Barnes 7-88; Aaron Pitts 4-43; Donald Jones 3-21; Brandon Summers 1-19; Kevin Smith 1-4; Dana Brown 1-3. Northeastern • Jordan Batts 6-51; Greg Abelli 4-76; Adhir Ravipati 2-19; Ron Conway 2-12; Lloyd Clarke 2-10; Tony Lott 2-9; Ty Sibert 1-18; Conor Gilmartin-Dono 1-9; John Griffi n 0-4.INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Andre Elliott 1-30; Sir Demarco Bledsoe 1-0. North-eastern • Nate Thellen 1-0; Darryl Jones 1-0.
GAME
#3
2009 GAME-BY-GAME RECAPS
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
Youngstown State 35,Indiana State 21Nov. 8 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 8,913
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalIndiana State 7 14 0 0 21Youngstown State 7 14 7 7 35
Team Statistics INS YSUFirst Downs 15 25Rushes 41 52 Yards 184 273Passes 5-15 14-23 Yards 54 142Total Plays 56 75Total Yards 238 415 Avg. Play 4.2 5.5Fumbles 0 4 Lost 0 2Penalties 3 5 Yards 35 45Punts 7-244 5-192 Avg. 34.9 38.4Punt Returns 2-6 2-39 Avg. 3.0 19.5KO Returns 6-92 4-101 Avg. 15.3 25.2INTs 0 0 Return Yds 0 0TOP 26:23 33:373rd Down 2-11 10-154th Down 0-2 0-0Sacks By 1-4 1-5
The Penguins overcame a 21-7 second-quarter defi cit to beat Indiana State 35-21 on Senior Day at Stambaugh Stadium. YSU took an early lead on a two-yard run by Ben Lane in the fi rst quarter. Indiana State responded with a one-yard run by Ryan Roberts to tie the game. ISU went ahead 14-7 on another Roberts score and built a 21-7 lead when Donye McCleskey returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown with 10:04 left in the second. The Penguins rallied to tie the game before halftime scoring two touchdowns in the fi nal fi ve minutes. Brandon Summers connected with Donald Jones on a 10-yard score and Dana Brown scored from fi ve yards out tying the game at halftime. In the third, Summers connected with Jones from 23 yards, and in the fourth Summers threw an 11-yard scoring toss to Dominique Barnes. Summers had three touchdown passes while redshirt freshman tailback Kamryn Keys had 123 yards rushing.
Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 8:38 • Ben Lane 2-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)INS 5:30 • Ryan Roberts 1-yard run (Braul Martinez kick)2nd QuarterINS 11:23 • Roberts 4-yard run (Martinez kick)INS 10:04 • Donye McClesky 47-yard fumble return (Martinez kick)YSU 4:32 • Donald Jones 10-yard pass from Brandon Summers (Palmer kick)YSU 0:31 • Dana Brown 5-yard run (Palmer kick)3rd QuarterYSU 10:33 • Jones 23-yard pass from Summers (Palmer kick)4th QuarterYSU 13:18 • Dominique Barnes 11-yard pass from Summers (Palmer)
Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Indiana State • Darrius Gates 17-110; Ryan Roberts 18-59; Brock Lough 3-10; Antoine Brown 3-5. Youngstown State • Kamryn Keys 17-123; Dana Brown 11-65; Ben Lane 10-38; Brandon Summers 4-16; Dominique Barnes 1-13; Josh Lee 4-10; Dailyn Campbell 3-10; Team 2-(-2).PASSING: Indiana State • Ryan Roberts 5-15-54. Youngstown State • Brandon Summers 14-23-142.RECEIVING: Indiana State • Brock Lough 3-30; Josh Jones 1-13; Alex Jones 1-11. Youngstown State • Donald Jones 6-75; Dominique Barnes 3-34; Derrick Bush 2-14; Ben Lane 1-12; Kamryn Keys 1-7; Dana Brown 1-0.INTERCEPTIONS: Indiana State • None. Youngstown State • None.
Series BreakdownYSU Leads 17-1In Youngstown: YSU leads 9-1In Terre Haute: YSU leads 8-0First Meeting: Nov. 5, 1988Recent Meeting: Nov. 8, 2008Most YSU Points in Series: 55 (2006)Fewest YSU Points in Series: 6 (1995)Most ISU Points in Series: 28 (1999)Fewest ISU Points in Series: 0 (2005, 1997)YSU Largest Margin of Victory: 45 (45-0 in 2005)ISU Largest Maring of Victory: 7 (13-6 in 1995)
Series Facts• YSU and Indiana State have played every season since 1997.• YSU and ISU have also played every year except once since 1992 (1996).• YSU has won the last 12 games by an a total score of 440-175.• Seven games have been decided by a touchdown or less.• Head Coach Jon Heacock is 8-0 vs. the Sycamores.• ISU Head Coach Trent Miles is 0-1 vs. the Penguins.• YSU has scored 552 points, an average of 30.7 per game.• ISU has scored 251 points, an average of 13.9 per game.• The Penguins have scored at least 30 points in the last 10 games.• ISU has held YSU under 17 points twice - 1994 and 1995.
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
Youngstown State 40,Indiana State 7Nov. 3, 2007 • Terre Haute, Ind.Memorial Stadium | Att: 2,540
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 3 10 13 14 40Indiana State 0 0 7 0 7
The Penguins rushed for a season-high 392 yards as both Jabari Scott and Kevin Smith had more than 100 yards in a 40-7 victory at Indiana State. Scott rushed for 149 yards and had two touchdowns while Smith had 122 yards and one score. Brandon Nicholson and Ferlando Williams also added rushing touchdowns. Brian Palmer’s 38-yard fi eld goal in the fi rst quarter gave YSU a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, Scott’s fi rst touchdown and Palmer’s 32-yard fi eld goal put the Guins ahead 13-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Smith and Scott found the end zone as YSU pulled ahead 26-0. ISU got on the scoreboard when offensive lineman Jack Byrne pounced on a fumble in the end zone. In the fourth quarter, Williams scored on a fi ve-yard run while Nicholson scored from 12 yards out. The 511 total offensive yards were the most by the Guins since going over 500 at Indiana State in a 45-0 win in 2005.
Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 7:14 • Brian Palmer 28-yard fi eld goal2nd QuarterYSU 9:52 • Jabari Scott 1-yard run (Palmer kick)YSU 0:26 • Palmer 32-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterYSU 13:28 • Kevin Smith 11-yard run (Palmer kick)YSU 7:41 • Scott 1-yard run (Palmer kick failed)INS 3:33 • Jack Byrne 0-yard fumble recovery (Core Varnadore kick)4th QuarterYSU 14:49 • Ferlando Williams 5-yard run (Palmer kick)YSU 8:06 • Brandon Nicholson 12-yard run (Palmer kick)
Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 14-149; Kevin Smith 14-122; Ferlando Williams 6-52; Brandon Nicholson 11-49; Tim Dewberry 6-20. Indiana State • Justin Collins 11-77; Bryan McCulley 12-57; Charles Dowdell 20-54; Jack Byrne 0-0.PASSING: Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 13-18-111; Todd Rowan 1-1-8. Indiana State • Charles Dowdell 11-24-112.RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Rory Berry 3-25; Derrick Bush 2-21; Ferlando Williams 2-15; Ben Lane 1-10; Da’Michael Horne 1-8; Nick Canterino 1-8; Louis Irizarry 1-7; Brandon Nicholson 1-6; Dominique Barnes 1-5; Kevin Smith 1-4. Indiana State • Jerimy Robinson 4-53; Justin Collins 2-25; Rafael Price 2-14; Bryan McCulley 1-8; Alex Thomas 1-6; Bill McGrath 1-6.INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Brandian Ross 1-37. Indiana State • None.
LAST MEETING IN TERRE HAUTE
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
DEFENSIVE CAREER HIGHS#2 • Andre ElliottTotal Tackles 11 vs. North Dakota State (2008), Liberty (2008)Solo Tackles 6 vs. Liberty (2008); vs. Austin Peay (2009)Interceptions 1 at Northeastern (2009)
#5 • Randy LouisTotal Tackles 6 at Illinois State (2008); at Pittsburgh (2009)Solo Tackles 5 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#8 • Bryan GaitersTotal Tackles 2 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Solo Tackles 1 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Interception 1 vs. Austin Peay (2009)
#11 • Na’eem OutlerTotal Tackles 7 vs. Indiana State (2008)Solo Tackles 3 vs. Indiana State (2008)Interceptions 1 vs. Southern Illinois (2008)
#15 • Taylor HillTotal Tackles 5 at Northeastern (2009)Solo Tackles 1 at Pittsburgh (2009); at Northeastern (2009)
#20 • Draye ErseryTotal Tackles 2 vs. Central State (2008)Solo Tackles 2 vs. Central State (2008)
#23 • Nick GoodenTotal Tackles 8 at Illinois State (2008)Solo Tackles 5 at Illinois State (2008)
#24 • Scott SentnerTotal Tackles 1 vs. Liberty (2008), at Illinois State (2008)Solo Tackles None
#25 • Sir Demarco BledsoeTotal Tackles 9 at Pittsburgh (2009)Solo Tackles 8 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#26 • David RachTotal Tackles 2; three timesSolo Tackles 2 at Northeastern (2009)
#27 • Brandian RossTotal Tackles 13 at Western Illinois (2008)Solo Tackles 6, Four timesInterceptions 1, Three times
#28 • Jordan EdwardsTotal Tackles 11 vs. Liberty (2008)Solo Tackles 4 at Ohio State (2008)
#30 • Vinnie PatellaTotal Tackles 2 at Pittsburgh (2009)Solo Tackles 2 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#32 • Lenny WicksTotal Tackles 10 at Southern Illinois (2007)Solo Tackles 8 at Southern Illinois (2007)Interceptions 1, Three times
#41 • Josh MyersTotal Tackles 4, Three timesSolo Tackles 2 at Missouri State (2008); Indiana State (2008)
#43 • Joel YounkinsTotal Tackles 3, Three timesSolo Tackles 2 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#53 • John SassonTotal Tackles 6 at Western Illinois (2008)Solo Tackles 3 at Ohio State (2008); Indiana State (2008)
#55 • Stephen MeadowsTotal Tackles 2 at Illinois State (2008); at Pittsburgh (2009)Solo Tackles 1, Three times
#56 • Deonta TateTotal Tackles 9; Three timesSolo Tackles 7 vs. Austin Peay (2009)
#57 • Jaimie FrasureTotal Tackles 6 vs. Central State (2008)Solo Tackles 5 at Southern Utah (2008)Interception 1 vs. North Dakota State (2008)
#90 • Crispin FernandezTotal Tackles 6 at Missouri State (2008)Solo Tackles 3 vs. Liberty (2008); 3 vs. Southern Illinois (2008)
#91 • Brad MillerTotal Tackles 1 vs. Liberty (2008); South Dakota State (2008)Solo Tackles None
#93 • Joe MarshallTotal Tackles 7 at Western Illinois (2008)Solo Tackles 3 at Western Illinois (2008); at Northeastern (2009)
#94 • Torrance NicholsonTotal Tackles 12 vs. UNI (2008)Solo Tackles 5, Four times
#96 • Mychal SavageTotal Tackles 12 vs. Western Illinois (2007)Solo Tackles 9 vs. Western Illinois (2007)
#97 • Roger GillumTotal Tackles 2 vs. Central State (2008)Solo Tackles 2 vs. Central State (2008)
#99 • Luke MatelanTotal Tackles 3 at Ohio State (2008)Solo Tackles 2 at Indiana State (2007)
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
OFFENSIVE CAREER HIGHSPassing#6 • Brandon SummersCompletions 32 vs. Liberty (2008)Attempts 39 vs. Liberty (2008)Yards 347 at Illinois State (2008)Touchdowns 4 at Illinois State (2008); Austin Peay (2008)Longest Pass 67 yards at Illinois State (2008)
#18 • Dailyn CampbellCompletions 17 at Missouri State (2008)Attempts 29 vs. Southern Illinois (2008)Yards 122 at Missouri State (2008)Touchdowns 1 at Missouri State (2008)Longest Pass 18 yards vs. Southern Illinois (2008)
#19 • Marc KanetskyCompletions 1 vs. Southern Illinois (2008)Attempts 4 vs. Southern Illinois (2008)Yards 35 vs. Southern Illinois (2008)Touchdowns NoneLongest Pass 20 yards vs. Soutern Illinois (2008)
Rushing#1 • Kevin SmithAttempts 22 vs. Western Illinois (2007); at Northeastern (2009)Yards 122 at Indiana State (2007)Touchdowns 3 vs. Missouri State (2007)Longest Rush 40 at Indiana State (2007)
#6 • Brandon SummersAttempts 17 vs. Liberty (2008)Yards 73 at Northeastern (2009)Touchdowns 1, Four timesLongest Rush 73 at Northeastern (2009)
#18 • Dailyn CampbellAttempts 10 at Missouri State (2008)Yards 35 at Missouri State (2008)Touchdowns 1 at Missouri State (2008)Longest Rush 24 at Missouri State (2008)
#21 • Dana BrownAttempts 12 vs. Southern Utah (2008)Yards 65 vs. Indiana State (2008)Touchdowns 1 vs. Indiana State (2008)Longest Rush 18 at Southern Utah (2008)
#33 • Josh LeeAttempts 7 vs. Central State (2008)Yards 73 at Illinois State (2008)Touchdowns NoneLongest Rush 71 at Illinois State (2008)
#34 • Jabari ScottAttempts 19 vs. South Dakota State (2007)Yards 149 at Indiana State (2007)Touchdowns 2, three timesLongest Rush 60 at Indiana State (2007)
#35 • Jamaine CookAttempts 6 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Yards 45 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Touchdowns NoneLongest Rush 19 vs. Austin Peay (2009)
Receiving#1 • Kevin SmithReceptions 4 vs. Western Illinois (2007)Yards 25 vs. Western Illinois (2007)Touchdowns 1 vs. Western Illinois (2007)Longest Catch 17 vs. Western Illinois (2007)
#6 • Brandon SummersReceptions 1 at Western Illinois (2008); at Northeastern (2009)Yards 35 at Western Illinois (2008)Longest Catch 35 at Western Illinois (2008)
#12 • James CravensReceptions 1 at Pittsburgh (2009)Yards 2 at Pittsburgh (2009)Longest Catch 2 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#17 • Dionte SnowReceptions 1 at Pittsburgh (2009)Yards 12 at Pittsburgh (2009)Longest Catch 12 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#21 • Dana BrownRecpetions 2, twiceYards 13 vs. Central State (2008)Longest Catch 13 vs. Central State (2008)
#29 • Dominique BarnesReceptions 8 at Illinois State (2008)Yards 100 at Illinois State (2008)Touchdowns 1, Five timesLongest Catch 46 vs. North Dakota State (2008)
#33 • Josh LeeRecpetions 2 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Yards 39 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Touchdowns 1 at Illinois State (2008)Longest Catch 24 vs. Austin Peay (2009)
#34 • Jabari ScottReceptions 5 at South Dakota State (2008)Yards 20 at UNI (2007)Touchdowns 1 at Missouri State (2008)Longest Catch 20 at UNI (2007)
#80 • David RogersReceptions 2 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Yards 23 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Longest Catch 15 at Pittsburgh (2009)
#81 • Donald JonesReceptions 6 vs. Indiana State (2008); vs. Austin Peay (2009)Yards 136 at Illinois State (2008)Touchdowns 2 vs. Indiana State (2008); vs. Austin Peay (2009)Longest Catch 67 at Illinois State (2008)
#83 • Aaron PittsReceptions 4 at Northeastern (2009)Yards 43 at Northeastern (2009)Touchdowns 1 vs. Lock Haven (2007)Longest Catch 21 vs. Austin Peay (2009)
#89 • Andy ColegroveReceptions 1 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Yards 4 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Touchdowns 1 vs. Austin Peay (2009)Longest Catch 4 vs. Austin Peay (2009)
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
ScoringPlayer TD FG PAT TotalJabari Scott 14 0 0 84Kevin Smith 12 0 0 72Donald Jones 9 0 0 54Dominique Barnes 6 0 0 36Brandon Summers 6 0 0 36Stephen Blose 0 4 10-10 22Aaron Pitts 1 0 0 6
Statistics are for players with statsin multiple years only.
ADDITIONAL LAST TIMES:Posted a Shutoutvs. Central State (38-0) ...................... 9/13/2008Posted Consecutive Shutoutsvs. Wofford (28-0) ............................. 8/29/1996vs. Slippery Rock (22-0) ....................... 9/7/1996Two Shutouts in Same Seasonat Liberty (42-0) ................................ 9/17/2005at Indiana State (45-0) ....................... 10/8/2005Scored 60 Pointsvs. Alcorn State (63-20) ................... 11/25/1994Scored 50 Pointsvs. Indiana State (55-17) .................... 10/7/2006Scored 40 Pointsat Illinois State (44-54) ....................... 11/1/2008Scored 30 Pointsat Northeastern (38-21) ..................... 9/19/2009Scored 50 Points in Consecutive Gamesvs. Morgan State (57-22) ................... 9/21/1991vs. Northeastern (59-7) ...................... 9/28/1991Scored 40 Points in Consecutive Gamesvs. Missouri State (41-20) ................ 10/13/2001vs. Illinois State (44-30) ................... 10/20/2001Played a One-Point Gamevs. UNI (L, 20-21) ............................ 10/25/2008Played a One-Point Game at Homevs. UNI (L, 20-21) ............................ 10/25/2008Played an Overtime Gamevs. Florida International (L, 16-22) ....... 9/11/2004Played on Overtime Game at Homevs. Florida International (L, 16-22) ....... 9/11/2004Played on Overtime Game Awayat Indiana State (W, 30-24) ............... 10/18/2003Held ScorelessSouthern Illinois (0-33) ..................... 10/18/2008Held Scoreless at HomeSouthern Illinois (0-33) ..................... 10/18/2008Held Scoreless in Consecutive Gamesat Tampa (0-49) ................................. 10/2/1971at Northern Michigan (0-29) ................ 10/9/1971Held Scoreless Twice in a Seasonat Ohio State (0-43) ............................. 9/1/2008Southern Illinois (0-33) ..................... 10/18/2008Allowed 60 Pointsat Akron (27-60) ................................ 11/8/1969Allowed 50 Pointsat Illinois State (44-54) ....................... 11/1/2008Allowed 40 Pointsat Illinois State (44-54) ....................... 11/1/2008Allowed 40 Points in Consecutive Gamesat South Dakota State (7-40) ................ 9/8/2008at Ohio State (0-43) ............................. 9/1/2008Allowed 40 Points at HomeWestern Illinois (20-54) .................... 10/11/2003Allowed 30 Pointsat Pittsburgh (3-38) .............................. 9/5/2009Allowed 30 Points at HomeSouthern Illinois (0-33) ..................... 10/18/2008
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Game #4 • Youngstown State at Indiana State Record: 2-1/0-0 MVFC
YSU TEAM HIGHSRushes 47 vs. Austin PeayYards Rushing 227 at NortheasternYards Per Rush 5.2 at NortheasternTD Rushes 3 at NortheasternPass Attempts 25 at NortheasternPass Completions 17 vs. Austin PeayYards Passing 232 vs. Austin PeayYards Per Pass 9.7 vs. Austin PeayTD Passes 4 vs. Austin PeayTotal Plays 71 vs. Austin PeayTotal Offense 437 vs. Austin PeayYards Per Play 6.2 vs. Austin PeayPoints 38 vs. Austin Peay; at NortheasternFirst Quarter Points 3 vs. Austin PeaySecond Quarter Points 14 vs. Austin Peay; at NortheasternThird Quarter Points 14 vs. Austin PeayFourth Quarter Points 14 at NortheasternFirst Half Points 17 vs. Austin PeaySecond Half Points 24 at NortheasternSacks By 4 vs. Austin PeayFirst Downs 24 vs. Austin PeayPenalties 10 vs. Austin PeayPenalty Yards 110 vs. Austin PeayTurnovers 2 at Pittsburgh; at NortheasternInterceptions By 2 at Northeastern
YSU INDIVIDUAL HIGHSRushes 22 Kevin Smith at NortheasternYards Rushing 116 Kevin Smith vs. Austin PeayTD Rushes 3 Brandon Summers at NortheasternLongest Rush 73 Brandon Summers at NortheasternPass attempts 24 Summers vs. Austin Peay; at NortheasternPass completions 17 Brandon Summers vs. Austin PeayYards Passing 232 Brandon Summers vs. Austin PeayTD Passes 4 Brandon Summers vs. Austin PeayLongest Pass 32 Brandon Summers at NortheasternReceptions 7 Dominique Barnes at NortheasternYards Receiving 88 Dominique Barnes at NortheasternTD Receptions 2 Donald Jones vs. Austin PeayLongest Reception 32 Dominique Barnes at NortheasternTotal Offense 232 Brandon Summers at NortheasternTotal Offensive Plays 33 Brandon Summers at NortheasternField Goals 1 Stephen Blose three timesLongest Field Goal 48 Stephen Blose at PittsburghPunts 7 Ben Nowicki at PittsburghPunting Avg 39.4 Nowicki, Ben at PittsburghLong Punt 49 Ben Nowicki at PittsburghLong Punt Return 7 Donald Jones, twiceLong Kickoff Return 24 Barnes, Dominique vs. Austin PeayTackles 15 Bledsoe, Sir Demarco vs. Austin PeaySacks 1.0 Five Players Tackles For Loss 2.0 Outler, Na’eem at NortheasternInterceptions 1 Four times
OPPONENT TEAM HIGHSRushes 41 Austin PeayYards Rushing 187 PittsburghYards Per Rush 5.7 PittsburghTD Rushes 2 PittsburghPass attempts 38 NortheasternPass completions 20 NortheasternYards Passing 208 NortheasternYards Per Pass 8.5 PittsburghTD Passes 3 PittsburghTotal Plays 78 NortheasternTotal Offense 390 PittsburghYards Per Play 6.8 PittsburghPoints 38 PittsburghFirst Quarter Points 7 Three timesSecond Quarter Points 14 PittsburghThird Quarter Points 10 PittsburghFourth Quarter Points 7 Pittsburgh/Austin PeayFirst Half Points 21 PittsburghSecond Half Points 17 PittsburghSacks By 6 PittsburghFirst Downs 22 NortheasternPenalties 6 Pittsburgh/Austin PeayPenalty Yards 45 Pittsburgh/Austin PeayTurnovers 4 NortheasternInterceptions By 2 at Pittsburgh; Northeastern
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL HIGHSRushes 20 Dion Lewis • PittsburghYards Rushing 129 Dion Lewis • PittsburghTD Rushes 2 Dion Lewis • PittsburghLong Rush 28 Dion Lewis • PittsburghPass attempts 38 Alex Dulski • NortheasternPass completions 20 Alex Dulski • NortheasternYards Passing 208 Alex Dulski • NortheasternTD Passes 2 Bill Stull • PittsburghLong Pass 43 Trent Caffee • Austin PeayReceptions 6 Jordan Batts • NortheasternYards Receiving 76 Greg Abelli • NortheasternTD Receptions 1 Five PlayersLong Reception 43 Adrian Mines • Austin PeayTotal Offense 258 Alex Dulski • NortheasternTotal Offensive Plays 51 Alex Dulski • NortheasternField Goals 1 Dan Hutchins • PittsburghLongest Field Goal 26 Dan Hutchins • PittsburghPunts 4 Ron Conway • NortheasternPunting Avg 47.0 Hutchins, Dan • PittsburghLong Punt 53 Hutchins,Dan • PittsburghLong Punt Return 76 Tony Lott • NortheasternLong Kickoff Return 37 Cameron Saddler • PittsburghTackles 10 Three timesSacks 2.0 Adam Gunn • PittsburghTackles For Loss 2.0 Adam Gunn • Pittsburgh 2.0 Craig Kenney • NortheasternInterceptions 1 Four times