Youngstown State 2008 Football Media Guide

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2008 Youngstown State Penguins Football

YSU played Big East member PittsburghYSU played Big East member Pittsburghat Heinz Field in 2005.at Heinz Field in 2005.

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION 1- 1-88 Table of Contents 1Table of Contents 1 2008 Schedule 1 2008 Schedule 1 Quick Facts and Staff Directory 2 Quick Facts and Staff Directory 2 Media Information 3 Media Information 3 Multimedia Information 4 Multimedia Information 4 Stambaugh Stadium 5-6 Stambaugh Stadium 5-6 Compliance Information 7 Compliance Information 7 Missouri Valley Conference 8 Missouri Valley Conference 8

COACHING STAFF COACHING STAFF 9-179-17 Head Coach Jon Heacock 9-11Head Coach Jon Heacock 9-11 Assistant Head Coach Sam Eddy 12 Assistant Head Coach Sam Eddy 12 Assistant Coach Brian Wright 12 Assistant Coach Brian Wright 12 Assistant Coach Jeff Mills 13 Assistant Coach Jeff Mills 13 Assistant Coach Antoine Smith 13 Assistant Coach Antoine Smith 13 Assistant Coach Jerry Olsavsky 14 Assistant Coach Jerry Olsavsky 14 Assistant Coach Dave Elliott 14 Assistant Coach Dave Elliott 14 Assistant Coach Chris Bache 15 Assistant Coach Chris Bache 15 Assistant Coach Sherod Ho Assistant Coach Sherod Holmes 1lmes 155 Football SFootball Support Staupport Staff 16ff 16 Ath Athletic Department Staletic Department Staff 17ff 17

2008 INFORMATION 18-2008 INFORMATION 18-6363 Off ensive Outlook 18-19 Off ensive Outlook 18-19 Defensive Outlook 20-Defensive Outlook 20-2121 Roster Information 22 Roster Information 22 Team Information 23 Team Information 23 Numerical Roster 24-25 Numerical Roster 24-25 Alphabetical Roster 24-25 Alphabetical Roster 24-25 Player Biographies 26-59 Player Biographies 26-59 Opponents 60-6 Opponents 60-633

2007 IN REVIEW 2007 IN REVIEW 64-764-788 Honors and Results 64 Honors and Results 64 Final Individual Statistics 65-66Final Individual Statistics 65-66 Miscellaneous Statistics 67 Miscellaneous Statistics 67 Scoring Drive Breakdown 68 Scoring Drive Breakdown 68 Final Statistics 69-71 Final Statistics 69-71 Top Performances 72 Top Performances 72 Game Recaps 73-78 Game Recaps 73-78

HISTORY HISTORY 7799--100100 All-Time Series Results 79-81All-Time Series Results 79-81 History of Playoff Success 82 History of Playoff Success 82 Division II Playoff History 83 Division II Playoff History 83 1991 National Champions 84 1991 National Champions 84 1993 National Champions 85 1993 National Champions 85 1994 National Champions 86 1994 National Champions 86 1997 National Champions 87 1997 National Champions 87 All-Americans 88 All-Americans 88 First-Team All-Americans 89 First-Team All-Americans 89 All-Conference 90 All-Conference 90 Coaching Records 91 Coaching Records 91 Academic Honors 92 Academic Honors 92 Team Award Winners 93 Team Award Winners 93 Retired Jerseys 93 Retired Jerseys 93 Players in the Pros 94-95 Players in the Pros 94-95 All-Time Draft Picks 95 All-Time Draft Picks 95 All-Time Letterwinners 96-100 All-Time Letterwinners 96-100

RECORDSRECORDS 101011-128-128 Thrillers and Comebacks 101 Thrillers and Comebacks 101 One-Point Games 101 One-Point Games 101 Individual Game Records 102-103 Individual Game Records 102-103 Longest Plays 104 Longest Plays 104 Individual Season Records 105-106 Individual Season Records 105-106 Individual Career Records 107-108 Individual Career Records 107-108 Top 20 Career Leaders 109 Top 20 Career Leaders 109 Defensive Shutouts 110 Defensive Shutouts 110 Team Records 110-112 Team Records 110-112 Top Scoring Performances 112 Top Scoring Performances 112 Season-by-Season Statistics 113-115 Season-by-Season Statistics 113-115 Annual Individual Leaders 116-119 Annual Individual Leaders 116-119 Top Rushing Performances 120-121 Top Rushing Performances 120-121 Multiple 100-Yard Rushers 121 Multiple 100-Yard Rushers 121 Top Receiving Performances 122 Top Receiving Performances 122 Top Passing Performances 123 Top Passing Performances 123 Season-By-Season Results 124-127 Season-By-Season Results 124-127 YSU Football From A to Z 12 YSU Football From A to Z 1288

2008 SCHEDULE

Aug. 30 at Ohio State NoonYSU playing second straight opener at Ohio State

Sept. 6 at South Dakota State • 7 p.m.First visit to South Dakota State since 1974

Sept. 13 vs. Central State 4 p.m.Guins have won all eight meetings vs. Mauraders

Sept. 20 vs. North Dakota State • 6 p.m.First meeting between programs since 1973

Sept. 27 vs. Liberty 6 p.m.Guins are 6-2 vs. Flames having won four straight

Oct. 4 at Southern Utah 3 p.m.YSU held on for a 23-22 victory in 2007

Oct. 11 at Missouri State • 2:30 p.m.Penguins are 11-1 against the Bears all-time

Oct. 18 vs. Southern Illinois • 4 p.m.YSU beat Salukis 31-24 in 2006 at Stambaugh

Oct. 25 vs. UNI • (Homecoming) 4 p.m.Guins’ last win over Panthers was at Stambaugh

Nov. 1 at Illinois State • 2:30 p.m. YSU has won three of the last four games in Normal

Nov. 8 vs. Indiana State • 1 p.m.YSU owns 11-game winning streak over ISU

Nov. 22 at Western Illinois • 2:05 p.m.YSU has played WIU 23 times; Guins four straight wins

• Missouri Valley Conference GameFor Tickets call (330) 941-1YSU | All times Eastern

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YSU played in front of a crowd of 104,594 at YSU played in front of a crowd of 104,594 at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium in 2006.Penn State’s Beaver Stadium in 2006.

The crowd of 105,038 fans at Ohio State in The crowd of 105,038 fans at Ohio State in 2007 was the most to see a YSU game.2007 was the most to see a YSU game.

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Sports InformationSports Information Director: Trevor Parks (Nebraska, 1996)Mailing Address:One University Plaza • Youngstown, OH 44555Offi ce Phone: (330) 941-3192 | Cell Phone: (330) 402-3289Offi ce Fax: (330) 941-3191 | E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.YSUsports.comSports Information Staff :Jamie Hall • Assistant | John Vogel • AssistantMegan Villers, Todd Mounce • Student Assistants

Athletic Department AREA CODE (330)Ron Strollo, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics .......941-2385Elaine Jacobs, Associate Director of Athletics/SWA ......................941-2282Rick Love, Associate Director of Athletics .........................................941-7227Emily Haynam, Assistant Director of Athletics ................................941-7208Tom Morella, Assistant Director of Athletics ....................................941-2351Dr. Jane Kestner, NCAA Faculty Representative .............................941-3408Trevor Parks, Sports Information Director ........................................941-3192 Jamie Hall, Assistant Sports Information Director .....................941-1581 John Vogel, Assistant Sports Information Director ...................941-1480Robb Schmidt, Director of Athletic Marketing ...............................941-7226Tim Stuart, Director of Ticket Operations .........................................941-7466Joe Cassese, Director of Athletic Develpoment .............................941-1480Matt Morrone, Athletic Business Manager .......................................941-3717Jim Morrison, Associate Director of Penguin Club ........................941-3720John Doneyko, Head Athletic Trainer .................................................941-3190 Todd Burkey | Jeff Wills, Assistant Athletic Trainers ...................941-3726 Jenna Lesko | Kenny Layman, Assistant Athletic Trainers .......931-3190Carmine Cassese, Equipment Manager .............................................941-3725 Tim Gallo, Assistant Equipment Manager .....................................941-3725John Patrick, Strength and Conditioning Coach ............................941-3689Marilyn O’Bruba, Coordinator of Academic Counseling .............941-1921 Susan Carfolo | Terry Samuels, Counselors ....................... 941-2283/3766Athletic Department Number ..............................................................941-2385Ticket Offi ce ................................................................................................ 941-1YSU

2008 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITSThe 2008 Youngstown State University football media guide was writ-ten, edited and designed by Trevor Parks, Sports Information Director. Editorial, design and writing assistance provided by Bridget Kelly. and Jamie Hall. Cover design by John Vogel. Printing by Youngstown State Printing Services. Photographs by Chris Duncan, Ron Garcher, Carl Leet, Jim Evans, Karen J. Smith, Mike Fabus (Pittsburgh Steelers), Doug Smith, Dr. Daryl Mincey, Ray Hoff , Jerry Lyda, Dave Miller, John Darnell, Ron Stevens, USA Foto and The Vindicator. Stadium aerial shot by Robert Senn Photography.

Quick FactsLocation (Population): Youngstown, Ohio (82,026)Enrollment: 13,497 | Founded: 1908Nickname: Penguins | Colors: Red (PMS 186) & WhiteAffi liation: FCS | Conference: Missouri Valley FootballAll-Time Record (First Year): 413-265-17 (1938)Stadium (Capacity): Stambaugh Stadium (20,630)Field (Surface): Dike Beede Field (Sprinturf )Press Box Phone: (330) 941-7233Athletics Director: Ron Strollo (Youngstown State, 1993)President: Dr. David SweetNCAA Faculty Representative: Dr. Jane KestnerHead Coach: Jon HeacockAlma Mater: Muskingum, 1983YSU: 50-31, Eighth Season | Overall: 50-31, Eighth SeasonOffi ce Phone: (330) 941-3478 • Best Time to Call: MorningsAssistant Coaches (Year at YSU; Alma Mater; Responsibility):Chris Bache, Fourth SeasonIndiana, Pa., 1987 | Off ensive LineSam Eddy, 15th SeasonTaylor, 1978 | Assistant Head Coach • Running BacksDave Elliott, Fifth SeasonMichigan, 1975 | Wide ReceiversSherod Holmes, Fourth SeasonYoungstown State, 2005 | CornerbacksJeff Mills, Second SeasonWestern Washington, 1988 | Defensive Coordinator • SafetiesJerry Olsavsky, Sixth SeasonPittsburgh, 1990 | LinebackersBrian Wright, Eighth SeasonWooster, 1994 | Off ensive Coordinator • QuarterbacksAntoine Smith, Third SeasonMaine, 2001 | Defensive Line

Team InformationBasic Off ense: Spread • Basic Defense: 4-32007 Record: 7-4 • Conference Record: 3-3 (3rd)2007 Letterwinners: 53 • Lettermen Returning/Lost: 35/18Off ense Returning/Lost: 15/8Defense Returning/Lost: 15/10Specialists Returning/Lost: 3/02007 Redshirts: 27 | Players Who Changed Positions: 2Starters Returning/Lost: 15/9Off ense Returning/Lost: 8/3 • Defense Returning/Lost: 5/6Specialists Returning/Lost: 2/0

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

2009 ScheduleDate Opponent LocationSept. 5 at Pittsburgh Heinz Field | Pittsburgh, Pa.Sept. 12 Austin Peay Stambaugh StadiumSept. 19 at Northeastern Parsons Field | Brookline, Mass.Sept. 26 at Indiana State* Memorial Stadium | Terre Haute, Ind.Oct. 3 Missouri State* Stambaugh StadiumOct. 10 Western Illinois* Stambaugh StadiumOct. 17 OpenOct. 24 at Southern Illinois* McAndrew Stadium | Carbondale, Ill.Oct. 31 South Dakota State* Stambaugh StadiumNov. 7 at Northern Iowa* UNI Dome | Cedar Falls, IowaNov. 14 Illinois State* Stambaugh StadiumNov. 21 at North Dakota State* Fargo Dome | Fargo, N.D.

Athletic Department Mission StatementThe mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Youngstown State is to off er broad-based programs, which accommodate the needs and interests of the students. The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is committed to: welfare of student-athletes; academic integrity; sports-manship and ethical integrity by student-athletes, staff and boosters; fi scal integrity; diversity of student-athletes and staff ; gender equity; community outreach.

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Trevor ParksDirector

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The 2008 edition of the Youngstown State Football Media Guide is a source of information for the media. Additional information is avail-able upon request. News releases, photographs, game video and feature articles are available to accredited members of the media by calling the Sports Information Offi ce at (330) 941-3192.

Requests For AccommodationsRequests for credentials (game and parking)

should be made to Trevor Parks, Sports Informa-tion Director, via email ([email protected]). Please contact the sports information offi ce one week prior to the game so accommodations can be made. Visiting SIDs can request credentials for their media, team personnel if desired.

Watson Sports Media CenterLocated atop the West Stands on the second

fl oor of the loge complex is the Watson Sports Media Center at Stambaugh Stadium, named in honor of Frank Watson, a former university trustee and his wife, Norma. YSU and opponent videographers will be situated on the roof of the Watson Sports Media Center. There are nu-merous phone lines available in the press box located at the Southwest end of the complex.

Media Services Pregame notes, media guides, flipcards and programs are available prior to the game near the press box. Stat monitors are provided for radio and print media usage. Stats and scores will be provided after each quarter and at halftime. Complete game summaries will be provided at the conclusion of the game. Telephones are provided for visiting media and radio (two lines). Wireless Internet connections are available, please contact a YSU media rela-tions representative for passwords.

Photography Media passes allow the holders to use the booth atop the Watson Sports Media Center, as well as the sidelines. Electrical outlets are available for camera use. NCAA regulations limit photographers to the areas outside the 25-yard line and beyond the end zones. Media are not allowed in the team area, and no team area personnel should be outside their designated area. All media members should have a pass visible at all times.

Press Gameday ParkingMedia parking passes should be requested at

the same time media passes are requested. The media parking lot is located directly across the street from the North parking lot of Stambaugh Stadium and has an extremely LIMITED number of spaces. Entry for the lot is off Fifth Avenue. Parking is available off the Service Road for television and satellite trucks.

Post-Game Interviews Head Coach Jon Heacock and student-ath-letes will be available for post-game comments in room 1050 on the lower level of Stambaugh Stadium following a brief cooling-off period at the conclusion of the game. The Penguins will be available for interviews fi rst. The visiting coach may be brought in if requested. Room 1050 is located at the end of the South hall from the visiting locker room. Additional players will be brought outside the locker room after the game if necessary.

Broadcast Arrangements There is no fee for use of the visitor’s radio line, although it is appreciated if a reciprocal home-and-home agreement is made between YSU and a visiting school. The visiting radio booth comfortably accommodates fi ve people and has two seating levels. The visiting radio booth will serve as the television booth for broadcasts and in event of that occurrence, the visiting radio booth is moved to the midfi eld on the fi rst loge level (Loge 6) or is placed on the roof.

Interview PolicyInterview requests during the week must

be directed through the Sports Information Offi ce at least 24 hours in advance. Interviews will be arranged for after practice and meetings or at another time convenient for the student-athlete. No student-athlete phone numbers will be given to the media. Phone interviews with out-of-town media will be handled by the sports information staff . The cutoff date for interviews is following Wednesday’s practice.

Weekly Penguin Club Press LuncheonsPenguin Club weekly fan/press luncheons

will be held on Tuesdays at noon during each week of the season. Head Coach Jon Heacock, selected student-athletes and a designated as-sistant coach will be present at each luncheon. Also, another sport Head Coach or student-ath-lete will take part in the event as time permits. Following the press conference, video/audio will be available on www.YSUsports.com at ap-proximately 3 p.m.

2008 Youngstown State Sports Information Staff

DIRECTIONS TO STAMBAUGHFrom the East:Take I-80 West to Ohio Route 711 Exit. (Exit on left side of I-80). On Route 711 exit at Gypsy Lane. Turn left (East) onto Gypsy Lane. Turn right (South) on Fifth Avenue to campus.

From the West:Take I-71 or I-77 to I-76 East (Youngstown). Follow Youngstown signs as I-76 turns into I-80. Follow I-80 to I-680. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Follow the ex-pressway and take the exit ramp marked Fifth Avenue. Proceed through the traffic light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

From the South:Take Ohio Route 11 North to I-680. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Fol-low the expressway and take the exit ramp marked Fifth Avenue. Proceed through the traffi c light and along the access road to Fifth Avenue and campus.

From the North:(Cleveland & Toledo) From Cleveland Airport take I-71 South to Ohio Turnpike I-80 East. Continue on the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 15. After exiting continue to follow the signs for I-80 East. Follow I-80 East to I-680. Take Exit 4A marked Youngstown State University. Follow the expressway and take the exit ramp marked Fifth Avenue. Proceed straight through the traffi c light and along the access roadway to Fifth Avenue and campus.

Megan VillersStudent Assistant

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John VogelAssistant

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Todd MounceStudent Assistant

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Dick HartzellDick Hartzell SSeveneventh Seasonth Season

Radio Home of the Penguins | 570 WKBN The radio home for the Youngstown State football program is Clear Channel Radio Youngstown’s 570 AM WKBN. Clear Channel holds the rights to broadcast all Pen-guins athletic events through June 30, 2011. Play-by-play voice Bob Hannon returns for his 18th season. Hannon, the sports director at WYTV 33, has called more than 200 YSU games since 1990. He is also the host of the Penguin Playbook Weekly Radio show featuring Coach Heacock on 570 WKBN. Joining Hannon for his seventh year to provide analysis is former Penguin Dick Hartzell. Hartzell, founder of Jump Stretch Fitness Bands, was a standout placekicker from 1960-1963. He has the distinction of being Coach Heacock’s high school football coach at West Brach. WKBN/WYFX-TV news anchor Dave Sess will will provide side-lines reports during all of the Penguins’ contests.

The Vindicator Vindicator SquareP.O. Box 780Youngstown, OH 44501Phone: (330) 747-1471Fax: (330) 747-6712www.vindy.comBeat Writer: Pete [email protected] Editor: Rob [email protected]

Warren Tribune-Chronicle240 Franklin St., SEWarren, OH 44482Phone: (330) 841-1715Fax: (330) 841-1713www.tribune-chronicle.comSports Editor: Ed [email protected]

Boardman News6221 Market St.Youngstown, OH 44512Phone: (330) 758-6397Fax: (330) 758-2658Sports Editor: John [email protected]

The Jambar (Student)One University PlazaYoungstown, OH 44555Phone: (330) 941-3095Fax: (330) [email protected]

Akron Beacon Journal44 East Exchange St.Akron, OH 44308Phone: (330) 996-3800Fax: (330) 996-3629

Cleveland Plain Dealer1801 Superior Avenue EastCleveland, OH 44114Phone: (216) 999-4370Fax: (216) 999-6276

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review503 Martindale St., Third FloorPittsburgh, PA 15212Phone: (888) 828-8742Fax: (412) 320-7964

Pittsburgh Post Gazette34 Boulevard of the AlliesPittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: (412) 263-1910Fax: (412) 263-1926

Clear Channel RadioYSU Athletics FlagshipWKBN 570 AMAdditional Stations:WBBG (106.1 FM ;WNIO (1390 AM);WMXY (98.9 FM);KISS (95.9 FM);WNCD (93.3 FM)7461 South Ave.Youngstown, OH 44512Phone: (330) 965-0057Fax: (330) 729-9991www.570wkbn.comGeneral Manager: Bill KellySports Director: Jim [email protected]

Cumulus BroadcastingWBBW-AM (1240)4040 Simon RoadYoungstown, OH 44512Phone: (330) 783-1000Fax: (330) 783-0060Sports Director: Christian [email protected]

WYTV-TV 33 (ABC)Bob Hannon, Sports DirectorBill Castrovince, Sports Anchor3930 Sunset Blvd.Youngstown, OH 44512Phone: (330) 788-2456Fax: (330) [email protected]

WKBN-TV 27 (CBS)WYFX 17/62 (FOX)Ryan Allison, Sports DirectorJoe Aulisio, Sports AnchorChad Krispinsky, Sports Anchor3930 Sunset Blvd.Youngstown, OH 44512Phone: (330) 788-2456Fax: (330) [email protected]

WFMJ-TV 21 (NBC)Dana Balash, Sports DirectorMike Ackelson, Sports Anchor101 West Boardman St.Youngstown, OH 44503Phone: (330) 744-8821Fax: (330) [email protected]

YOUNGSTOWN AREA MEDIA OUTLETS

YSUsports.com | The Guins Are Always On! The Youngstown State athletic department website, YSUsports.com, offers one of the most comprehensive athletic sites in college athletics. Fans, famil ies and media can log on for statistics, game notes, breaking news, coach and student-athlete bi-ographies and more. The site also keeps Penguins fans and the media up to date on all other 17 Penguin ath-letic programs as well as Penguin Club and department social events. Once again this year, live internet video broadcasts of home football games will be available. Weekly football press confer-ence audio can be accessed and for all home games, live sta-tistics will be provided.

BBob Hannonob Hannon 1188th Seasonth Season

DDave Sessave Sess SixSixth Seasonth Season

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Youngstown State’s football home is a place that has been defended well through its fi rst 26 seasons. The tallest building in the city, the stadium rises high above the Mahoning Valley and off ers tremendous views in all directions. Perhaps that is why Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium has garnered the nickname the “Ice Castle.” Over the years, the Ice Castle has been a protected place. Almost four out of five times a visiting program has left Stambaugh Stadium on the losing end of the score. Only three times in 26 seasons have the Penguins failed to fi nish above .500. In the playoff s, YSU is 14-1 having won 14 straight since losing their fi rst-ever home playoff tilt in November 1990. Since 1996, the Guins have posted a stellar mark of 63-18 (.777 winning percentage). Since 1989, YSU is an im-pressive 108-21-1, including undefeated seasons in 1993, 1994 and 2005. In the past three years, YSU is 19-2 at Stambaugh Stadium with the two losses coming by a total of 13 points. In 2007, Youngstown State was 6-1 and has now beaten 10 straight non-conference foes at the Ice Castle.

In 2006, the Guins were 7-1 posting playoff wins over James Madison and Illinois State. The contest against JMU was televised nationally on ESPN2. The 2005 campaign was impressive as YSU won all six home games, including two by three points or less.

All-time, the Penguins have won 75.6 percent of their games at Stambaugh posting an impressive 131-42-1 record in 26 seasons. Nine of the 10 all-time largest Missouri Valley Conference crowds have been at Stambaugh. One of the fi nest FCS football facilities in the country with a seating capacity of 20,630, Stambaugh has been the home for the Penguins since the early 1980’s. Many tweaks and upgrades have taken place through the years to ensure a home-fi eld advantage. Built in 1982 (17,000 capacity) with seating only on the west side, Stambaugh entered a new era in 1997 when the Stadium underwent a $5.5 million addition. Prior to the 1997 campaign, the number of loges (luxury suites) was expanded from 12 to 26. The Watson Media Center, one of the best press facilities in FCS, was added onto the second level of the

‘Ice Castle’ Has Been Successful Home Facility Since 1982

TOP 10 CROWDS1 | YSU vs. UNI21,119 • Oct. 14, 2000 2 | YSU vs. Indiana State20,813 • Oct. 28, 20003 | YSU vs. Buff alo20,519 • Oct. 11, 19984 | YSU vs. Southern Illinois20,380 • Oct. 17, 19985 | YSU vs. Cal Poly19,682 • Oct. 16, 19996 | YSU vs. Missouri State19,617 • Sept. 29, 20077 | YSU vs. Western Illinois19,331 • Sept. 22, 20018 | YSU vs. UNI19,321 • Oct. 21, 20069 | YSU vs. Illinois State19,171 • Oct. 20, 200110 | YSU vs. Indiana State18,879 • Oct. 5, 2002

Stambaugh Stadium is the centerpiece of activities on game day.Stambaugh Stadium is the centerpiece of activities on game day.

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A total of 15 playoff games have been played in Stambaugh with YSU owning a 14-1 mark, including two wins in 2006.A total of 15 playoff games have been played in Stambaugh with YSU owning a 14-1 mark, including two wins in 2006.

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VS. OPPONENTSOpponent RecordAkron 5-2 Alcorn State 1-0Ashland 1-0 Austin Peay 3-0 Bloomsburg 1-0Buff alo 2-1Cal Poly 1-0 Central Florida 1-1 Central Michigan 0-1Cincinnati 0-1Clarion 5-0Delaware 0-1 Delaware State 2-0 Eastern Illinois 1-1 Eastern Kentucky 2-3 Eastern Michigan 2-2Edinboro 5-0Elon 1-0 Florida A&M 2-0 Florida Atlantic 0-1Fla. International 0-1 Georgia Southern 2-0Hampton 1-0Hofstra 2-0Idaho 1-0Illinois State 5-3Indiana (Pa.) 1-0 Indiana State 7-1 James Madison 2-1Kent State 2-0Liberty 3-1 Lock Haven 1-0Maine 2-0Marshall 0-1 McNeese State 1-1MTSU 2-1Missouri State 6-0Montana 1-0 Morehead State 2-1Morgan State 3-0 Murray State 1-1New Haven 1-0Nicholls State 0-1 North Alabama 1-0 North Carolina A&T 1-0Northeastern 5-0 Northern Iowa 2-7 Northwestern State 1-0Ohio 1-0Samford 3-0 Slippery Rock 11-0Southern Illinois 4-2Southern Utah 1-0Stephen F. Austin 0-1-1Stony Brook 1-0Tennessee Tech 3-0Towson State 2-0UC Davis 1-0Villanova 2-0Western Illinois 5-2 Western Kentucky 2-3Wingate 1-0Woff ord 1-0

YSU has led the Missouri Valley in attendance every year since 1997.YSU has led the Missouri Valley in attendance every year since 1997.

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STAMBAUGH STADIUM YEAR-BY-YEARYear GP Record Attendance Avg. Largest Crowd1982 5 3-2 43,242 8,648 15,833 vs. Akron1983 6 3-3 37,292 6,215 13,349 vs. Eastern Kentucky1984 5 4-1 42,871 8,574 12,273 vs. Eastern Michigan1985 6 4-2 49,968 8,328 13,020 vs. Florida A&M1986 5 2-3 42,403 8,481 12,341 vs. Nicholls State1987 5 4-1 43,425 8,685 9,732 vs. Morehead State1988 6 3-3 43,830 7,305 13,231 vs. Akron1989 7 6-1 54,520 7,789 9,387 vs. Northeastern1990 7 6-1 88,662 12,666 17,002 vs. Ohio1991 8 7-1 92,954 11,619 17,003 vs. Samford1992 7 6-1 83,547 11,935 16,826 vs. James Madison1993 9 9-0 96,457 10,717 15,194 vs. Samford1994 10 9-0-1 161,810 16,181 17,795 vs. Alcorn State1995 7 2-5 91,944 13,135 17,063 vs. Stephen F. Austin1996 6 5-1 75,508 12,585 15,263 vs. Northwestern State1997 8 7-1 117,766 14,721 20,519 vs. Buff alo1998 6 4-2 97,818 16,303 20,380 vs. Southern Illinois1999 8 7-1 150,887 16,765 19,682 vs. Cal Poly2000 6 5-1 108,656 18,109 21,119 vs. UNI2001 7 6-1 114,231 16,319 19,171 vs. Illinois State2002 6 4-2 103,046 17,174 18,879 vs. Indiana State2003 7 3-4 112,026 16,004 17,803 vs. Slippery Rock2004 6 3-3 88,017 14,670 16,837 vs. Southern Illinois2005 6 6-0 87,261 14,544 16,809 vs. Illinois State2006 8 7-1 121,269 15,159 19,321 vs. UNI2007 7 6-1 113,045 16,149 19,617 vs. Missouri StateTotals 174 131-42-1 2,262,435 13,002 21,119 vs. UNI (2000)Winning Percentage: .756

Unbeaten Regular Seasons | 1990 (6-0) • 1993 (6-0) • 1994 (6-0-1) • 2005 (6-0)Playoff Record | 14-1 (Won 14 consecutive)Homecoming Record | 19-7Dedication Game | Akron 20, YSU 19 • Sept. 4, 1982Groundbreaking Date | August 9, 1978Only Tie Game | YSU 10, Stephen F. Austin 10 • Sept. 1, 1994Most Wins | 9, 1993 and 1994Most Defeats | 5, 1995Crowds of 20,000 Plus | 4 • Crowds of 19,000 Plus | 9

Milestone Victories1 | YSU 37, Tennessee Tech 14 • Sept. 18, 198225 | YSU 45, Morgan State 22 • Sept. 30, 198950 | YSU 42, Delaware State • Oct. 9, 199375 | YSU 44, Kent State 23 • Sept. 6, 1997100 | YSU 41, Missouri State 20 • Oct. 13, 2001131 | YSU 31, Western Illinois, 24 • Nov. 10, 2007

complex. The DeBartolo Stadium Club, which overlooks the city of Youngstown, is located on the main loge area, and is used for meetings, press conferences and luncheons. Also, seating for more than 3,000 was added on the east side to bring the capacity to 20,630, the highest in the Missouri Valley Conference. In 2000, a sound system was added to the east and west sides. Twice the playing surface has been replaced, most recently in 2002. That summer, SprinTurf, was installed making the school only one of fi ve FCS schools to play on the syntethic surface. The replacement removed the AstroTurf that was in place since 1991. In 2004, a new scoreboard featuring a Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard was installed. The DiamondVision screen consists of 126,464 LEDs to provide an incredibly-clear picture for animations and in-game replays. The board, which was manufactured in Nagaski, Japan, is 17-feet wide by 12.5-feet high. In 2005, wireless internet was added to the Watson Media Center. The Media Center houses the press area, radio and television booths, public address and PenguinVision. YSU’s athletic administrative offices, ticket office, football offices, strength-training facility, football and baseball locker areas, training room and Academic Center are located in the complex. Six racquetball courts and offi ce areas for the ROTC program are in the building as well. The multipurpose complex is also home to the soccer team and intramural events. Five basketball courts are in the stadium’s gymnasium.

Penguin Nation Penguin Nation has played a key role in the has played a key role in the .756 winning percentage at Stambaugh..756 winning percentage at Stambaugh.

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONCOMPLIANCE INFORMATIONWho is a Representative of Athletics Interest (Booster)?You are a booster if you are involved in any of these ways:• Member of the Penguin Club• Former YSU student-athlete• Financial contributor to YSU Athletics or the Penguin Club(including season-ticket holders)• Corporate entity(i.e. apparel or equipment manufacturers, loge owners, etc.)• Individuals assisting YSU athletic staff in permissible recruit-ment activities• Individuals providing permissible benefi ts to current YSU stu-dent-athletes or their families• Anyone promoting YSU AthleticsOnce an individual or organization is identifi ed as a booster, they retain that identity indefi nitely.

Can a booster help recruit a prospective student-athlete?What a booster CAN do is:• Call a YSU coaching staff member about a potential recruitWhat a booster CANNOT do is:• Off er or arrange any fi nancial aid or benefi ts to a recruit or re-cruit’s relatives or friends. This can include but is not limited to: employment arrangement for a relative; gift of clothing; co-sign-ing a loan; cash or like items; any tangible items; free or reduced-cost services or housing.• Telephone, e-mail, or contact in any way a recruit or the recruit’s relatives or friends about YSU athletics.• Meet a recruit when the recruit is visiting YSU’s campus**Receipt of a benefi t by student-athletes or their relatives is not a violation if it is demonstrated that the same benefi t is gener-ally available to general students or families.

Can a booster assist current YSU student-athletes?A booster CAN provide current YSU student-athletes:• An occasional meal in your home, but only for special occasions (i.e. holiday, birthday, team championship meal)• Employment for work actually performed and at a rate com-mensurate with the going rate for that service.• Athletic scholarships by joining the Penguin ClubA booster CANNOT provide current YSU student-athletes:• Benefi ts or fi nancial arrangements for the student-athletes or the student-athletes’ relatives or friends. Examples include, but are not limited to: loan of money or item, such as an automobile; any type of gift; entertainment (this includes providing a candy bar or soda); free use of a telephone; room or board for family or friends of a student-athlete; reduced or free professional ser-vices; etc.

For More Information Contact:Elaine JacobsAssociate Director of AthleticsPhone: (330) 941-2282Email: [email protected]

COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETESProspective Student-AthleteA prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have offi cially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospec-tive student-athlete if the institution or a Youngstown State booster provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or friends with any fi nancial assistance or benefi ts that the insti-tution does not provide to prospective students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects.

Guidelines and Reminders for BoostersA BOOSTER MAY NOT: contact the prospect, prospect’s coach, principal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate or re-cruit the prospect; expend funds to entertain or provide trans-portation for a prospective student-athlete, the prospect’s family or friends; become directly or indirectly involved in making arrangements for the prospect, or the prospect’s rela-tive or friends to receive money or fi nancial aid of any kind; or contact a prospective student-athlete through letter writing, e-mail, telephone calling or other forms of communication.

2008-09 Football Endowment RecipientsAlumni Football Scholarship | Aaron PittsDike Beede Scholarship | Adam House Don Constantini Scholarship | Brian Mellott Curbstone Coaches | Andre Elliott Coach Bob Dove Scholarship | Kyle BannaDonald W. Folkwein Scholarship | Patrick BellishFour Square Club Scholarship | Todd RowanSloko Gill Scholarship | Tyler FigueroaAttorney Dennis & Janet Haines Scholarship | Brandon NicholsonRichard “Dick” Hartzell Scholarship | Paul CorsaroJermaine Hopkins Scholarship | Lucas MatelanIce Castle “Fun” Scholarship | Stiles O’BrienIce Castle “Fun” Scholarship | David RogersIce Castle “Fun” Scholarship | Nate WardKosar Family Scholarship | Dionte SnowWilliam G. Lyden Jr. Scholarship | Brian PalmerNed Mervos Scholarship | John SassonThomas F. Mosure Scholarship | Nate SchkurkoRichard Peterson Family Scholarship | Mike Barlak Angelo and Donna E. Pezzuolo | Lenny WicksCarmen & Gail Policy Scholarship | Chris GammonSanford D. Rivers Family Scholarship | Nick GoodenArnold D. Stambaugh Scholarship | Stephen BlosePatsy Strollo Scholarship | Joel YounkinsJim & Ellen Tressel Scholarship | Derrick BushYSU Lineman Leadership Scholarship | Brad Samsa

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A New Name In June 2008, presidents of the nine-member Gateway Football Conference and the 10-member Missouri Valley Confer-ence approved a rebranding initiative that changed the football conference name from the Gateway Football Conference to the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It represents the second name change for the football league, which begins its 24th season this fall. Initially, the confer-ence competed as the Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference (1985-91) and the Gateway Football Conference (1992-2007). The Missouri Valley Football Conference enters its 24th year of existence in 2008 and has proven to be one of the nation’s premier NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) leagues. This season, North Dakota State and South Dakota State enter as members.

2007 Season Highlights Last year, despite tough scheduling, fi ve teams in the conference had winning records, matching an all-time high. The Missouri Valley Football Conference has had four teams (or more) with better than .500 records in the same season 14 times now, including the past 10 seasons. Southern Illinois became the 13th diff er-ent league team to reach the semifi nals of the FCS playoff s, while UNI won its fi rst 12 games, which included a perfect 6-0 con-ference slate, enjoyed the No. 1 national ranking for six-straight week and earned the NCAA FCS playoff No. 1 overall seed. While the season didn’t produce a na-tional championship, it was a successful one, as UNI quarterback Eric Sanders was named national runnerup in the Walter Payton Award voting, UNI Coach Mark Farley of UNI earned the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, and two others fi nished among the top-six vote getters in the Payton and Buck Buchanan award voting, respectively.

A Strong History The Missouri Valley Football Conference

has two recent national championships (Western Kentucky - 2002; Youngstown State - 1997), and league members Youngstown State (three) and Southern Illinois own additional titles prior to their league membership.

In recent years, the league has estab-lished itself as a leader among FCS confer-ences. During the past 11 years, the league has two national championships, and seven other semifi nal trips. The league’s 33-23 playoff mark in that span is third-best among all FCS leagues, and the Missouri Valley Football Conference has had four teams reach the title game, topped only by the Southern Conference and Colonial Athletic Conference championship game appearances since 1997. Additionally, the league’s 25 playoff berths in the past 10 years trails only the Colonial for FCS supremacy, and the league has had two representatives each of the past 13 seasons. In 1997, Youngstown State grabbed the crowned jewel for the conference, as the league had one of its most successful sea-sons. In addition to claiming the league’s fi rst national championship, the Penguins fi nished the year ranked No. 1, marking the fi rst time a league member has held that spot in a season-ending poll. In 1999, Youngstown State fi nished the year No. 2, Illinois State was No. 3 and UNI fi nished in the top 20. In 2002, Western Kentucky added to the league’s national championship trophy case with an FCS crown. In 2003, four teams represented the league in the playoff s, marking the fi rst time any league has sent that many to the playoff s in the same year. In 2004, Southern Illinois spent a league-record 11 weeks as the nation’s top-ranked team, while all eight league teams received votes for the Top 25 at some point in the season. In 2005, UNI became the fourth league school to reach the FCS championship game since 1997. In 2006, Youngstown State won its sec-ond-straight league championship and the Penguins were joined in the playoff fi eld by Illinois State and Southern Illinois. In 2007, the league had a 26-14 non-conference record, marking the 17th time in 23 seasons that the league has had a .500 or better non-conference mark. This year’s league schedule features eight games for the first time ever as school’s will play four at home and four on the road. In non-MVC action, 10 of the 31 games are against foes from the Football Bowl Subdivision.

PattPatty Viveritoy ViveritoCommissionerCommissioner

Mike Mike KernKernAssociate Associate CommissionerCommissioner

CONFERENCECONFERENCE CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONSYear | ChampionYear | Champion2007 | 2007 | Northern IowaNorthern Iowa2006 |2006 | Youngstown State Youngstown State2005 |2005 | YSU/Southern Illinois/UNI YSU/Southern Illinois/UNI2004 |2004 | Southern Illinois Southern Illinois2003 |2003 | Southern Illinois/Northern Iowa Southern Illinois/Northern Iowa2002 | 2002 | Western Illinois/W. KentuckyWestern Illinois/W. Kentucky2001 |2001 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa2000 | 2000 | Western IllinoisWestern Illinois1999 |1999 | Illinois State Illinois State1998 | 1998 | Western IllinoisWestern Illinois1997 |1997 | Western Illinois Western Illinois1996 |1996 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa1995 |1995 | Northern Iowa/Eastern Illinois Northern Iowa/Eastern Illinois1994 |1994 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa1993 |1993 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa1992 |1992 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa1991 |1991 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa1990 |1990 | Northern Iowa/Missouri State Northern Iowa/Missouri State1989 |1989 | Missouri State Missouri State1988 |1988 | Western Illinois Western Illinois1987 |1987 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa1986 |1986 | Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois1985 |1985 | Northern Iowa Northern Iowa

GATEWAY INFORMATION1818 Chouteau Ave.St. Louis, MO 63103Phone: (314) 421-2268Website: www.valley-football.org

MIMISSOURI VALLEYSSOURI VALLEY CONFECONFERENCERENCE

NEW NAME...SAME GAMENEW NAME...SAME GAME

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EIGHTH YEAR | 50-31Full Name: Jon Robert HeacockBirthdate: Oct. 11, 1960Wife: TresciaChildren: Jace, Adelyn

High School: West BranchHometown: Beloit, OhioCollege: Muskingum College, 1983 Health and Physical Education

Playing Experience:1979-82 | Muskingum College Linebacker

Coaching Experience:1983 | University of Toledo Graduate Assistant1984 | Steubenville High School Linebackers, Guards, Special Teams1985-87 | West Liberty State College Defensive Coordinator, Secondary, Line1988-89 | University of Michigan Graduate Assistant, Secondary1990-91 | U.S. Military Academy Secondary1991-96 | Youngstown State Defensive Coordinator, Secondary1997-99 | Indiana University Defensive Coordinator, Secondary2000 | Youngstown State Defensive Coordinator2001-Present | Youngstown State Head Coach

Youngstown State University football coach Jon Heacock had a plan for success when he took over the program and through hard work, drive and determination, that has paid off the past three seasons. Over the past three campaigns the program has won 26 games, won two Gateway Football Confer-ence championships and reached the Football Championship Subdi-vision playoff s in 2006 advancing to the semifi nals. The Penguins posted a 7-4 mark in 2007, an 11-3 campaign in 2006 and an 8-3 mark in 2005. In 2007, Youngstown State opened the year at Ohio State, the fi rst football contest against the Buckeyes in the program’s history. YSU rebounded from the loss to win four consecutive home games, including a win over Great West Conference Champion South Dakota State. A top-10 matchup at Southern Illinois came down to the fi nal play, but the Penguins came up just short falling to the Salukis by a touchdown. The next week, YSU picked up its fi rst one-point win since 1997 beating Southern Utah. Two straight tightly-contested contests did not go the Guins’ way following that decision. YSU lost by fi ve points to Illinois State and suff ered a one-point loss at Gateway Champion UNI. Overall, YSU’s three FCS losses were by a total of 13 points. In true Penguins fashion, the team rebound-ed with two impressive wins to end the season

over Indiana State and Western Illinois. It was the fi fth time in eight seasons that the Guins won at least seven games under Coach Heacock. The journey during the 2006 season will be remembered for a long time. YSU posted fi ve wins over top-25 ranked foes, earned the school’s fi rst outright Gate-way title since joining the league in 1997, earned an automatic bid to the playoff s for the fi rst time since 1987 and captured confer-ence titles in consecutive years for the fi rst time since 1978-79. The Penguins had a Gate-way-record 10 fi rst-team all-con-ference selections while a group of 15 players earned all-league accolades. Four Guins earned All-America honors of some sort, including fi rst-team selections Ryan Jewell (center) and Marcus Mason (tailback). For the second consecutive season, Heacock was named the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year, the American

Football Coaches Association’s FCS Region Four Coach of the Year and a fi nalist for the Eddie Robinson Award. The Penguins went through the non-confer-ence portion of the regular-season with a 3-1 mark, the lone loss at eventual Outback Bowl Champion Penn State. A preseason top 10 team, YSU beat Slippery Rock, Maine and UC Davis to build momentum entering Gateway play. In Gateway action, the Guins opened up 3-0

YEAR-BY-YEARYear Overall GFC2007 7-4 3-32006 11-3 6-12005 8-3 5-22004 4-7 2-52003 5-7 2-52002 7-4 4-32001 8-3 5-2Total 50-31 27-21 .617 .563

HEAD COACH JON HEACOCKHEAD COACH JON HEACOCK

Coach Heacock won the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock Coach-of-the-Year Award in 2005 and 2006.Coach Heacock won the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock Coach-of-the-Year Award in 2005 and 2006.

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Heacock helped create a blue-print for success throughout the most of the 1990’s as an assistant coach, and despite the fact that YSU’s plan for success has been followed by most other FCS schools, the program has re-mained solid under his leadership as head coach. In 2004, the Penguins’ youth movement continued with only 13 seniors on the roster. YSU showed improvement through-out the season and won two of its final three games to finish 4-7. Youngstown State’s record hinged on just a few moments with fi ve of the seven losses com-ing by six points or less. In 2003, numerous injuries, youth and playing FCS’s toughest schedule led to a 5-7 mark. The Penguins began the year strong winning four of six games, but lost fi ve of their fi nal six contests -- four of which came to teams that played in the postseason and were then ranked in the top 10. Overall in 2003, YSU played six teams that advanced to the postseason -- including fi ve in the Division I-AA playoff s -- and eight who fi nished at .500 or better. In 2002, the Penguins fi nished with a 7-4 mark and showed their true character winning the fi nal three games of the season after splitting the fi rst eight contests. In the fi nal three games -- wins over Southern Illinois, Illinois State and Samford -- Youngstown showed it is a program that is full of heart, and Heacock is the one who leads the charge. YSU fi nished 4-3 in the competitive Gateway, marking the sixth straight year it fi nished above .500 in the league. In his fi rst season in 2001, he had the best season of any fi rst-year coach in school history as the Penguins posted an 8-3 mark. Heacock, who is the fi fth head coach in school history and the fourth to have his first head-coaching position being in charge of the Penguins, has been up to the challenge despite facing the daunting task of fi lling the shoes of a four-time national-title winning coach and leading a program that has had numerous successes. He had spent seven of the past 10 years as an assistant under Jim Tres-sel before the opportunity arose for Heacock to take over the program. Tressel left for Ohio State after 15 years as the Penguins’ head coach and

with road wins at Missouri State and Western Illinois and a home win over Indiana State. Following a tough loss to Northern Iowa, the Penguins rebounded winning at third-ranked Illinois State, beating 12th-ranked Southern Illinois on Senior Day and concluding the regular season with a win at Western Kentucky. In the playoff s, YSU overcame a 31-20 fourth-quarter defi cit to beat sixth-ranked James Madison 35-31 before a national-television audience on ESPN2. In a rematch against Illinois State, YSU held on to win 28-21. The wins at Stambaugh Stadium extended a postseason home winning streak to 14 and gave Youngstown State a 7-1 home record for the year. In the national semifi nals, top-ranked and eventual national cham-pion Appalachian State handed the Guins a 49-24 setback to end the campaign. YSU reached the semis for the fi rst time since 1999. In 2005, Coach Heacock and his staff were able to turnaround a pro-gram that had two consecutive losing seasons and was picked sixth in the conference at the start of the year. Youngstown State fi nished the 2005 campaign with an 8-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in the highly-competitive Gateway. YSU earned a part of its fi rst-ever Gateway Conference title fi nishing in a tie with Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa. The Penguins jumped out to an impressive 7-1 start. YSU opened 3-0 before losing to FBS member Pittsburgh. Youngstown State regrouped and rattled off consecutive conference victories over Illinois State, Indi-ana State, Missouri State and Western Illinois. After tough road defeats at UNI and Southern Illinois, YSU closed out the regular season with an impressive 42-10 victory over Western Kentucky. The Penguins were tough to beat at home posting a perfect 6-0 mark. It was the fi rst time since 1994 the YSU went through a regular-season unbeaten at home. In the fi nal regular-season polls, Youngstown State was ranked 13th after receiving a meager fi ve votes in the preseason rankings. Following the regular season, Heacock was named the Gateway’s Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year marking the fi rst time since the Penguins joined the league in 1997 that a YSU coach had earned the honor. Overall, Youngstown State had 12 all-conference selections, including fi ve on the fi rst team. They also had the conference’s Newcomer of the Year in Mason. For the fi rst time he was named the AFCA’s Division I-AA Region Four Coach of the Year. He was also a fi nalist for the Division I-AA Eddie Rob-inson Coach-of-the-Year Award. After seven years with the program, Heacock owns a 50-31 mark since taking over in January 2001. He has had four winning seasons with the school and on three occasions has produced eight victories in a cam-paign.

RECORD BYRECORD BY OPPONENT OPPONENTTeam RecordTeam RecordAppalachian StateAppalachian State ........................ ........................ 0-10-1ClarionClarion .............................................. .............................................. 2-02-0EdinboroEdinboro .......................................... .......................................... 1-01-0ElonElon .................................................... .................................................... 1-01-0Florida AtlanticFlorida Atlantic .............................. .............................. 1-11-1Florida InternationalFlorida International .................... .................... 0-10-1Illinois StateIllinois State ..................................... ..................................... 5-35-3Indiana StateIndiana State .................................. .................................. 7-07-0James MadisonJames Madison .............................. .............................. 1-01-0Kent StateKent State ........................................ ........................................ 0-10-1LibertyLiberty .............................................. .............................................. 3-03-0Lock HavenLock Haven ..................................... ..................................... 2-02-0MaineMaine ................................................ ................................................ 1-01-0MarshallMarshall ........................................... ........................................... 0-10-1McNeese StateMcNeese State ............................... ............................... 0-20-2Missouri StateMissouri State ................................. ................................. 6-16-1NortheasternNortheastern .................................. .................................. 1-01-0UNIUNI .................................................... .................................................... 0-70-7Ohio StateOhio State ........................................ ........................................ 0-10-1Penn StatePenn State ....................................... ....................................... 0-10-1PittsburghPittsburgh ....................................... ....................................... 0-10-1SamfordSamford ............................................ ............................................ 1-01-0Slippery RockSlippery Rock ................................. ................................. 4-04-0South Dakota StateSouth Dakota State ....................... ....................... 1-01-0Southern IllinoisSouthern Illinois ............................. ............................. 3-33-3Southern UtahSouthern Utah ................................ ................................ 1-01-0Stony BrookStony Brook .................................... .................................... 1-01-0UC DavisUC Davis ........................................... ........................................... 1-01-0Western IllinoisWestern Illinois ............................... ............................... 5-25-2Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky ........................ ........................ 2-42-4

Coach Heacock Coach Heacock talked with talked with former YSU coach Jim Tressel laformer YSU coach Jim Tressel last year.st year.


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on Jan. 25, 2001, Heacock was named the school’s fi fth head coach. In Heacock’s debut, the Penguins beat Lock Haven 38-7 as he became just the second head coach in school history to win his opening game. Victories over Clarion and Western Illinois followed as Heacock became the fi rst coach in school history to win his fi rst three YSU games. Throughout the remainder of the season, YSU earned wins over Indiana State, Missouri State, Illinois State, Southern Illinois and Elon while suff er-ing defeats to NCAA semifi nalist Northern Iowa, NCAA Playoff qualifi er Western Kentucky and GMAC Bowl champion Marshall. Against Marshall, the Penguins led the 20th-ranked FBS team into the fourth quarter and battled until the fi nal seconds before losing a heartbreaking 38-24 decision. With the eight victories, Heacock set a school record for wins by a fi rst-year coach and tied for the second-most victories by a fi rst-year coach in the Gateway. Heacock fi rst came to YSU before the 1990 season, and since his arrival, the program has had tremendous success. From 1991 through 2002, the program won four national championships, appeared in the playoff s seven times and won 116 games. Before taking over as the head coach in January 2001, Heacock had been a member of the coaching staff for seven of the 10 previous years as an assistant, including spending six as the defensive coordinator. Heacock was the defensive coordinator at YSU from 1992 through 1996 before going to Indiana. He returned to YSU from Indiana University for the 2000 season to serve as the defensive coordinator and less than a year later became the head coach. In 2000, in Heacock’s second stint as a defensive coordinator with the YSU program, the Penguins defense was a key factor in leading the team to a 9-3 mark and an appearance in the FCS playoff s. Youngstown State fi nished 15th in the nation in scoring defense. Before returning to YSU, he spent three seasons as the defensive co-ordinator and defensive backs coach at Indiana. Heacock’s fi rst stay at Youngstown State brought much success to the program in his six seasons (61-19-2). In his fi rst four years YSU appeared in the FCS Championship Game and earned three national championships

(1991, 1993 and 1994). He was the defensive backs coach in 1991 as YSU fi nished 12-3 and beat Marshall 25-17 in the National Championship Game. The next season he was promoted to defensive coordinator, while also coaching the defensive backs, and served in that capacity through the 1996 campaign. In 1992, YSU advanced to the title game losing to Marshall. His defense in 1993 yielded only 15.5 points per game and helped the Penguins to a 17-5 victory in the championship game against Marshall. His 1994 unit may have been his best allowing an average of 10.1 points per game and holding nine opponents to 10 points or less. YSU fi nished the year with a school-record 14-0-1 mark capped by a win over Boise State in the title game. YSU fi nished 3-8 in 1995 and was 8-3 in 1996. Prior to his fi rst stint at YSU, Heacock served as an assistant coach at the

United States Military Academy from 1990-91. From 1988 to 1990, Heacock was a graduate assistant at Michigan under coach Bo Schlem-bechler where he worked with the Wolverines’ defensive backs and special teams in addition to assisting in many other capacities. During his two years, Michigan won two Big Ten titles and appeared in the Rose Bowl twice, winning in 1989. Prior to his stint at Michigan, Heacock was the defensive coordinator, secondary coach, and defensive line coach at West Liberty College from 1985-87. Heacock’s coaching career began in 1983 when he was hired as a graduate assistant to be the defensive line coach at the University of Toledo. After spending one season with the Rockets, Hea-cock joined the staff at Steubenville High School, where he helped guide The Big Red to the 1984 Ohio Division II State Championship. Heacock, who is a native of Beloit, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical educa-tion from Muskingum College in 1983. At Musk-ingum, Heacock played football and competed on the track and fi eld team. He is a 1979 graduate of West Branch High School. Jon and his wife, Trescia, who is a registered nurse, have a son, Jace and a daughter, Adely.


Coach Heacock Coach Heacock has won sevenhas won seven-or-more games fi ve times as YSU’s coach.-or-more games fi ve times as YSU’s coach.

Coach Heacock Coach Heacock relies on his seniors to lead trelies on his seniors to lead the program yehe program year-in and yar-in and year-out.ear-out.

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In his three years as Youngstown State’s offensive coordinator, Brian Wright has helped the program put up some impressive numbers both on the fi eld

and in the win column. Wright is in his eighth year overall at YSU where he has handled the quarterbacks every campaign. The 2007 campaign was a bittersweet year for the program as four-year starter Tom Zetts concluded a brilliant career. Zetts completed his career as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards, completions, attempts, touchdowns, starts, 200-yard games and completion percentage. Last year, Zetts was a second-team All-Gateway pick, and for the third straight campaign, he was a fi rst-team Academic all-conference pick. As a unit in 2007, YSU put up 27.4 points per contest while totaling 4,035 yards of total off ense. The off ense was fairly balanced with 196.5 yards coming on the ground and 170.4 coming through the air. In his three seasons as coordinator, YSU is 26-10 overall. As a unit, the off ense has averaged more than 27 points in each of his three seasons - the longest streak since the early 1990’s. For the fi rst time in school history the Penguins have averaged 350 yards or more per game (382.3 in 2005, 381.6 in 2006 and 366.8 in 2007) in three consecutive seasons.

In 2006, the Guins amassed 5,343 yards of total offense - third most in school history -- averaging 381.6 per game - the sixth best total. A scoring juggernaut, YSU averaged 31.4 points per contest - fourth best in school history - while scor-ing more than 30 points eight times. The offense had a school-record seven All-Gateway selections, including placing three on the fi rst team. Two of those individuals were All-America selections - tailback Marcus Mason and center Ryan Jewell. YSU relied on a solid ground game in 2006 averaging 223.7 yards. The off ense had three 200-plus yard single-game rushing performances and a 300-yard passing contest. Of the 58 touchdowns scored by the team, 55 came from the off ense, including 38 via the rush. In his 36 games as coordinator, YSU has scored more than 30 points 19 times (fi ve in 2007, eight in 2006 and six in 2005) and more than 21 on 27 occasions. While clicking on all cylinders during 2006, the off ense was just as talented - and extremely balanced - in 2005. The off ense averaged 382.3 yards, the fi fth-best total in school history. The unit averaged almost identical numbers on the ground and through the air with 191.6 yards rushing and 190.6 yards passing per contest. The passing yardage was the most averaged by the squad since 1987.

Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Sam Eddy keeps coaching running backs who churn out impressive numbers.

After losing All-America tailback Marcus Mason in 2007, the Penguins’ four primary running backs combined for 1,410 yards and 15 touchdowns. Junior college transfer Kevin Smith led the way with 610 yards and a team-best 10 touchdowns. Smith was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer team for his eff orts. Jabari Scott shared duties with Smith and ran for 524 yards and fi ve touchdowns. The 2006 season was especially gratifying for Eddy as he was named the American Football Coaches Association FCS Assistant Coach of the Year. It was a pretty good year for the Penguin running backs in 2006 as well so the timing couldn’t have been better. Tailback Marcus Mason rushed for a school-record 1,847 yards, averag-ing a school-best 153.9 per game. Mason was a consensus All-American for his eff orts during a year where he rushed for more than 100 yards 10 times, including a 265-yard performance at Western Illinois and 249 against Southern Illinois. Reserve Monquantae Gib-son had his own impressive performance with 236 yards on 43 attempts at Western Kentucky. Mason and Gibson combined for 2,387 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2006. Mason was the Gateway Off ensive Player of the Year, a fi rst-team all-conference pick and fi nished fourth in the Wal-ton Payton Award balloting. In just two seasons, he scored 31 touchdowns while rushing for 2,719 yards. Since YSU joined the Gateway in 1997, Eddy has had fi ve backs reap a total of 10 all-conference awards, including two Off ensive Players of the Year. He has coached seven fi rst-team selections, one second team and two honorable-mention picks. Eddy’s fi rst-team backs are Mason (2006), Demetrius Ison (2004, 2005), P.J. Mays (2001, 2002), Adrian Brown (1999) and Jake Andreadis (1997). Eddy has been a member of the staff since 1994 and has been a col-legiate coach since 1978. Since coming to YSU in 1994 he has helped tutor some of the best running backs in school history. Mason, Mays, Brown and Andreadis all rank in the top six in school history in career rushing yardage. Including playoff games, the group has rushed for more than 13,000 yards and scored more than 130 touchdowns. The top three single-season rushing performances have all come since Eddy joined the staff . Following their careers Mason (Washington Redskins) and Mays (San Diego Chargers) signed NFL undrafted free-agent contacts.

ASSISTANT COACHESASSISTANT COACHES

Wooster | 1994Wooster | 1994

BRIAN WRIGHTOFFENSIVE COORDINATOROFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

QUARTERBACKSQUARTERBACKS

TaylorTaylor | 1978 | 1978

SAM EDDYASSISTANT HEAD COACHASSISTANT HEAD COACH

RRUNNING BACKSUNNING BACKS

WRIGHT WONDERS• QB TOM ZETTS SET EIGHT CAREER

SCHOOL RECORDS IN HIS TENURE

• YSU HAS SCORED 30-OR-MORE

POINTS 19 TIMES IN THREE YEARS

• 17 ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

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• NINE 40-PLUS POINT GAMES AS

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• OFFENSIVE AVERAGE MORE THAN

27 POINTS LAST THREE YEARS

• LAST THREE YEARS AVERAGED

MORE THAN 360 YARDS A GAME

• THIRTEEN 200-YARD PASSING

GAMES SINCE 2004

EDDY EXCELLENCE• 2006 AFCA ASSISTANT

COACH OF THE YEAR

• TAILBACKS GATEWAY OFFENSIVE

PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN ‘01 & ‘06• TEN ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

• SEVEN FIRST-TEAM (TB/FB) ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

• COACHED FOUR OF TOP SIX

RUSHERS IN SCHOOL HISTORY

• NINE 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES

• SIX 1,000-YARD PERFORMERS

• BACKS RUSHED FOR 1,410 YDS

AND 15 TOUCHDOWNS IN 2007• MEMBER OF STAFF SINCE 1994

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Defensive Line Coach Antoine Smith has instilled a no-nonsense approach to the program during his fi rst two seasons. That hard-nosed attitude has paid divi-dends for not only his defensive lineman, but the entire defensive unit.

In 2007, junior defensive tackle Mychal Savage was a third-team All-American while earning fi rst-team All-Gateway honors. Defensive end Myles Banford was a second-team all-conference pick while redshirt freshman Torrance Nicholson was an honorable-mention all-league pick and was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer squad. It marked the second consecutive year the Penguins had multiple defensive players earn all-league accolades. His charges had 32 tackles for losses totaling 153 yards, including 17 sacks for 122 yards lost. Savage led the way with 43 total tackles and 4.5 sacks. In 2006, YSU had two defensive lineman earn fi rst-team All-Gateway honors as it reached the playoff for the fi rst time since 2000. Savage and Jim Phelan earned first-team accolades as the front-line stoppers on defense. It was the fi rst time since 2000 that a YSU interior defensive lineman was named All-Gateway. For the season, Savage was credited with 54 tackles, includ-ing three sacks, while Phelan had 43 stops, including 8.5 tackles for losses. As a unit, the defense led the Gateway and ranked 14th nationally in turnover margin. His lineman had 19.5 tackles for losses dur-ing the year. In 2005, the Leopards ranked ninth in scoring defense, 11th in total defense, 19th in pass defense and 28th in rush de-fense. Lafayette fi nished 8-4 overall and 5-1 in the conference -- sharing the crown with Colgate and earning an at-large playoff berth. In his fi rst year with the Leopards in 2004, they made their fi rst playoff appearance in school history and won their fi rst conference crown in 10 years. Before moving on to Lafayette, Smith spent the 2003 season as the defensive line coach at Maine for Coach Jack Cosgrove. The Black Bears fi nished with a 7-5 mark while Smith’s entire front-line unit received All-Atlantic 10 accolades. He spent the 2002 season as the defensive line coach and strength and conditioning enhancement coordinator at Minot State in North Dakota. He helped guide Minot State to the Dakota Athletic Conference championship, a 9-2 record and a berth in the NAIA playoff s, the Beavers’ fi rst since 1994. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Smith was a three-year starter at defensive tackle for Maine. In his career he tallied 111 tackles, including 57 solos.

Defensive coordinator and secondary coach Jeff Mills has brought a strong togetherness to his unit that had a major impact last season.

In Mills’ fi rst campaign, the Guins allowed just 318.5 yards per contest, the fewest since the 2002 campaign. That number was an impressive 42 yards fewer than 2006. The Penguins allowed just 18.5 points per game in 2007 - the second fewest since 2002. Also, the unit surrendered just 189 fi rst downs, the lowest since 2002 as well. The secondary was staunch allowing just 10 passing touchdowns for the year. Since 1996, the Guins have allowed just 10-or-less touchdown passes three times -- 2007 (10), 2003 (9) and 2002 (8). Six individuals earned All-Gateway accolades last year as linebacker James Terry and defensive tackle Mychal Savage took home fi rst-team honors. Before joining the Penguins, he had served as either an assistant head coach or defensive coordinator the past nine years at the Foot-ball Bowl Subdivision level. Mills, who joined the pro-gram after three seasons at Idaho, has coached on the defensive side of the football the past 16 years. In that span he spent eight seasons with the Vandals, four with Nevada, three at Montana State and one at YSU. Mills was the defensive co-ordinator and safeties coach under Dennis Erickson at Idaho in 2006. In 2004 and 2005 he was the assistant head coach and safeties coach for Nick Holt in what was Mills’ second stint with the program. He also assisted with the punt-return teams in ‘04 and ‘05. Prior to returning to Idaho, Mills spent four years at Nevada serving as the defensive coordinator while coaching the linebackers in some capacity. He worked with the outside backers in 2000 and 2001 before coaching the entire group in 2002 and 2003. In his fi rst stint with the Vandals (1995-99), he worked under Coach Chris Tormey as the program moved up to FBS status. He spent his fi rst four campaigns coaching the secondary before tak-ing over the defensive line responsibilities. He served as coordinator in 1998 and 1999. Before joining the Idaho staff , he spent three years as the secondary coach at Montana State (1992-94). Mills had two successful campaigns as a graduate assistant at Wash-ington for Coach Don James. In 1991, the Huskies earned a share of the national championship and won the Rose Bowl posting a 12-0 record. A native of Urbandale, Iowa, Mills played quarterback and outside linebacker at then NAIA Division II Western Washington.


Maine | 2001Maine | 2001

ANTOINE SMITHDEFENSIVE LINEDEFENSIVE LINE

WWestern Washington | 1988estern Washington | 1988

JEFF MILLSDEFENSIVE COORDINATORDEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

SAFETIESSAFETIES

SMITH SUCCESS• COACHES TWO-TIME FIRST-TEAM

ALL-GATEWAY DT MYCHAL SAVAGE

• THREE FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY

SELECTIONS • TWO IN 2006• FOUR ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

• FIRST TIME SINCE ‘00 INTERIOR

D-LINEMAN NAMED ALL-GFC• COACHED IN 52 VICTORIES OVER

THE PAST SIX YEARS

• BEEN AT THREE FCS SCHOOLS

IN BRIEF COACHING CAREER

• BEEN TO POSTSEASON FOUR TIMES

• PLAYED FCS FOOTBALL

AT MAINE (1996-99)

MILLS MILESTONES• IN ‘07, DEFENSE ALLOWED FEWEST

YARDS PER GAME SINCE 2002• SIX DEFENSIVE PLAYERS EARNED

ALL-GATEWAY ACCOLADES IN ‘07• SPENT THE PAST 16 YEARS

AS A DEFENSIVE COACH

• HAS EIGHT YEARS EXPERIENCE

AS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

• COACHED ON FCS LEVEL AT

NEVADA, IDAHO, MONTANA ST.• WON NATIONAL TITLE AS COACH

WITH WASHINGTON IN 1991• IOWA NATIVE, SPENT 20 YEARS

IN WESTERN UNITED STATES

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The Penguins’ wide receivers have fl ourished the past four seasons under assistant coach Dave Elliott. Elliott is in his fi fth season as an assistant on the Youngstown State staff as the wide receivers coach.

In 2007, the program had its fi rst-ever fi rst-team All-Gateway selec-tion at the position in the versatile Ferlando Williams. Williams fi nished the year with a team-high 42 receptions for 499 yards. He also rushed for 464 yards on 72 carries and had nine touchdowns. Senior Rory Berry had a career-best 39 receptions for 473 yards while Da’Michael Horne had a career-high 16 grabs. During the playoff run in 2006, Elliott’s group faced some retooling and numerous questions, but the wide receivers stepped up time and again to have a very productive season. Leading the way was honorable-mention all-league pick T.J. Peterson, who caught 53 passes for 767 yards and seven touchdowns. Peterson’s total number of grabs was the highest total by a Guin since 1999 and the second most in a season since 1993. His yardage total was also the most by an individual since 1999 and second most in the past 12 campaigns. He became just the third wide out to haul in seven touchdown passes in a year since 1995 as well. Highlighting his season was a school-record-tying 10 grabs in the fi rst round playoff win over James Madison. Berry, who had zero receptions in three years with the program entering the ‘06 slate, caught 31 passes for 366 yards and three touchdowns. In 2005, four diff erent wide receivers caught at least 18 passes, marking the fi rst time that much balance has oc-curred at the position during the same season in school history. Honorable-Mention All-Gateway and Hula Bowl selection Kyle Smith led the way with 37 receptions for 482 yards and fi ve touchdowns. Smith established a new school record by catching a pass in 30 consecutive games played. Jameson Evans had 27 grabs, Peterson fi nished with 21 and Damian Wright had 18 as the quartet combined for 103 receptions, 1,449 yards and 12 touchdowns. Smith fi nished with more than 400 yards for the third straight year (482 in 2005, 444 in 2004 and 530 in 2003) becoming the fi rst wideout since Renauld Ray (1997-99) to accomplish the feat. In his fi rst year in 2004, the YSU receivers benefi ted greatly as a group posting their most successful campaign in six seasons. Matt Rycraft led the team in receptions with 35 for 325 yards and Smith was the leader in yards with 444. Smith was named an honorable-men-tion All-Gateway selection. Rycraft’s 35 receptions were the most since Giles’ 62 catches in 1999 before Smith topped him in 2005.


Michigan | 1975Michigan | 1975

DAVE ELLIOTTWIDE RECEIVERSWIDE RECEIVERS

ELLIOTT ENLIGHTENINGS• 2007 FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY

SELECTION FERLANDO WILLIAMS

• TOP TWO WRS IN 2007 • 81 CATCHES, 972 YARDS

• TOP TWO WRS IN 2006 • 84 CATCHES, 10 TD, 1,133 YDS

• WR’S 310 CATCHES, 26 TDS

4,021 YARDS PAST THREE YEARS

• CONSECUTIVE 40-RECPETION PLAYERS FIRST TIME SINCE 1995• FOUR ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

• FREE-AGENT SIGNEE IN 2006• HAS 25-PLUS YEARS

COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE

Since his arrival, offensive line coach Chris Bache has played a key role in the success of the program the past three seasons. The Guins are 26-10 since Bache

joined the staff prior to the 2005 campaign. He had the role of recruiting coordinator added to his list of duties prior to last year. In the past two seasons, the Guins are one of just two teams to rank in the top eight at the FCS level in sacks allowed per contest. In the last 25 games, YSU has allowed just 25 sacks, including just nine last year. In 2007, the Guins battled through injuries to produce a productive campaign as three linemen were lost for the season before conference play even started. However, the unit fi nished with a solid campaign as Brad Samsa, who started at guard the previous two years, moved to tackle and earned second-team All-America and fi rst-team All-Gateway honors. Josh Tanner was a second-team All-Gateway pick as well. The Guins ranked fifth na-tionally, surrendering just 0.82 sacks per game, allowing nine for the year. YSU averaged 366.8 yards of total off ense and 27.4 points per game. On the ground, the Penguins averaged 196.5 per contest while through the air, they averaged 170.4 yards a game. In 2006, the Penguin off en-sive line helped pave the way for the best individual rushing performance in school history. A veteran unit, the entire line started 13 of 14 games togeth-er. All-America tailback Marcus Mason took advantage rushing for a school-record 1,847 yards, averaging 153.9 a contest. As a team, YSU averaged 223.7 yards rushing a game, ranking second in the Gateway and ninth nationally. The unit wasn’t one dimensional, as the Guins provided great pocket protection for the quarterback throughout the year. YSU yielded just 13 sacks for the entire campaign, ranking eighth in the nation and fi rst in the Gateway Football Conference. For the fi rst-time in school history, three off ensive lineman were named All-Gateway. Ryan Jewell and Patrick Walker were fi rst-team all-conference selections while Samsa was a second-team pick. In 2005, his unit had two all-conference performers and helped the Guins to their fi fth-best total off ensive mark in history. Under Bache’s tutelage, Jewell was named fi rst-team All-Gateway while tackle John Bartos was an honorable-mention selection. It marked the fi rst time since 1999 that a YSU center was named fi rst-team all-league. The two selections were the most since 2001. YSU threw for its highest yardage average since 1987 (190.6 yards per game) while the ground game averaged just under 200 yards a game.

BACHE BESTS• SEVEN ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

IN THREE YEARS WITH YSU• THREE SELECTIONS IN 2006 WERE MOST IN SCHOOL HISTORY

• ALL-AMERICANS IN ‘07 AND ‘06 BRAD SAMSA AND RYAN JEWELL

• RYAN JEWELL FIRST OFFENSIVE LINE ALL-AMERICAN SINCE ‘01• LINE ALLOWED 41 SACKS IN 36 GAMES WITH PROGRAM

• COACHED AT LEAST SEVEN WINS

EVERY YEAR SINCE 1999• ENTERING 21ST YEAR OF

COLLEGIATE COACHING

IIndiana, Pa.ndiana, Pa. | | 1987 1987

CHRIS BACHEOFFENSIVE LINEOFFENSIVE LINE

RECRUITING COORDINATORRECRUITING COORDINATOR

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Former Penguin defensive back Sherod Holmes is in his fourth year as an as-sistant coach. Holmes, who joined the staff in August 2005, assists defensive coordinator Jeff Mills with the second-ary working closely with the defensive

backs. He is the only YSU graduate on the current coaching staff . Last season, Jarvis Richards, Lenny Wicks and De’Angelo Wilson took over as corners for the Penguins. The trio combined for 12 pass breakups and fi ve interceptions. Wicks and Wilson had never played for the Guins while Richards was in his fi rst year as a full-time starter. The secondary had nine picks for the year. In 2006, both Guins corners were fi rst-team All-Gateway Conference selections. Jason Perry and Codera Jackson both earned fi rst-team all-league accolades. Perry became just the second player in school history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a career. He returned interceptions for scores against UC Davis and Missouri State. Both players intercepted four passes on the year. In 2005, Jackson burst on the scene to earn first-team all-conference laurels and sec-ond-team All-America honors. Jackson had six interceptions for the season, including a return for a touchdown at Lib-erty. A two-year starter at corner, Holmes played at Youngstown State in 2002 and 2003 after transferring from Butte Com-munity College. In his YSU career, he recorded 59 total tackles, 15 pass breakups and had four interceptions. As a senior, he was named honorable-mention All-Gate-way for his eff orts. He fi nished the season with 27 tackles, including 19 solo stops. He led the team with eight pass breakups and recorded an interception against Kent State. For his eff orts, he was named YSU’s John Delserone Most Valuable Player. As a junior, he was named to the Gateway Conference’s All-Newcomer team. For the year he tied for the team lead with three interceptions and led the squad with seven pass breakups. He fi nished the year with 32 total tackles, including 25 solo stops. Holmes also spent two years as a member of the track and fi eld squad. In 2003, he helped YSU earn the Horizon League men’s indoor champion-ship by placing second in the 60-meter dash and fi fth in the 200-meter dash. In the outdoor league meet, he fi nished second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.83 seconds. In 2004, he was the Horizon League Champion in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.93 seconds. A native of Stockton, Calif., he came to Youngstown State after two seasons at Butte Community College in Oroville, Calif. At Butte, he was named fi rst-team All-Northern California as a sophomore defensive back. He also played wide receiver as his team won two conference championships.

YoungstownYoungstown State | 2005 State | 2005

SHEROD HOLMESCORNERBACKSCORNERBACKS

HOLMES HIGHLIGHTS• TWO ALL-AMERICA CORNERS IN JASON PERRY & CODERA JACKSON

• SECONDARY HAS 34 INTS

THE PAST THREE SEASONS

• FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY

CORNERS IN 2005 & 2006• FEWEST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS

ALLOWED IN GFC IN 2007• FORMER YSU CORNERBACK

LETTERING IN 2002-03• HORIZON LEAGUE CHAMPION

AS A TRACK SPRINTER IN 2004• CALIFORNIA NATIVE SPENT PAST

SIX YEARS IN YOUNGSTOWN

A 10-year National Football League vet-eran, Youngstown native Jerry Olsavsky is in his sixth season as the Penguins’ linebacker coach.A fearless competitor and tireless worker, Olsavsky joined the staff prior to the

2003 campaign and brought a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. In the past four seasons, Olsavsky has coached eight All-Gateway Conference selections, including three-time fi rst-team pick James Terry. Terry is just the second player in school history to be named fi rst-team all-conference in three straight years. In 2007, Terry was a fi rst-team selection while Jeremiah Wright was an honorable-mention pick. Three of the Guins’ top fi ve tacklers were linebackers in Terry, Wright and Roshon Simons. In 2006, two Penguins earned fi rst-team all-conference honors in the same campaign for the fi rst time in school history. Terry and Marty Hutchinson earned laurels from the conference for spearheading a de-fense that led the conference in turnover margin. Hutchinson had an impres-sive year finishing with 114 tackles. He was also second on the team with eight pass breakups. Terry had 76 tackles, including a team-high tying 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. Four of the top nine tacklers on the squad were linebackers. In 2005, YSU had two line-backers earn All-Gateway hon-ors as Terry was a first-team selection while Mike Andrews had the best year of his career to earn honorable-mention ac-colades. It marked the fi rst time since Tim Johnson in 2000 that the Penguins had a fi rst-team all-league linebacker. In 2004, two of his linebackers earned all-conference laurels. Wright, then a sophomore, was named second-team All-Gateway and Terry was named to the all-newcomer squad. Wright recorded a team and career-high 91 tackles as three members of the linebacking corps were among YSU’s top four in total tackles. Hutchinson was second with 76 stops while Terry was fourth with 71. Leading the way for the Penguins in 2003 was linebacker Yancey Marcum with 114 tackles. Five of YSU’s top eight tacklers came from the linebacker spots. Olsavsky, a graduate of Youngstown’s Chaney High School, had a standout career for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1989-97. After getting drafted in the 10th round, he played in 108 games making 227 tackles for Pittsburgh. In 1995, he was the Steelers’ Ed Block Courage Award recipi-ent for outstanding on-fi eld performance despite overcoming personal obstacles. That year, the Steelers lost to Dallas in Super Bowl XXX, and he made a start in the AFC Championship Game against the Colts.

PittsburghPittsburgh | | 1990 1990

JERRY OLSAVSKYLINEBACKERLINEBACKER

OLSAVSKY OUTSTANDINGS• COACHED THREE-TIME FIRST-TEAM

ALL-GATEWAY LB JAMES TERRY

• FOUR FIRST-TEAM ALL-GATEWAY

SELECTIONS • TWO IN 2006• EIGHT ALL-GATEWAY SELECTIONS

• LINEBACKER HAS BEEN TEAM’S TOP

TACKLER PAST FIVE SEASONS

• LONGEST TENURED COACH

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• YOUNGSTOWN NATIVE WAS AN

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• FORMER NFL LINEBACKER

• PLAYED IN SUPER BOWL XXX WITH PITTSBURGH STEELERS

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Shawn Coin is in his third year handling the Video Coordinator duties for the ath-letic department. Coin primarily works for the football program, but helps co-ordinate the department’s entire video

production eff orts. He works with the off ensive staff during game week and on gamedays. A former assistant football coach and video coordinator at California University (Pa.) and Northern Michigan University, he joined YSU in August 2006. Prior to coming to YSU, he spent two years at California as the video co-coordinator, an academic liaison and an off ensive assistant. Coin handled all quality control duties for the off ense while working with the quarterbacks, off ensive line and tight ends. He was also a video assistant, assistant strength and conditioning coordinator and assistant defensive backs coach for a year at Northern Michigan. He handled all quality control issues for the off ense while scouting the opposition. He holds a master’s degree in exercise sciences from CUP and a bachelor’s degree in from Northern Michigan in sports studies. Shawn and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Austintown.

Dan Kopp, a Youngstown native, serves the football program as the Director of Football Operations.Kopp, who joined the Penguins in Octo-ber 2007, comes from a football family

and previously worked within the YSU Athletic Department as a student equipment manager. Prior to stepping into the new role of Operations, Kopp spent a year as an account executive for the Mahoning Valley Thunder, Youngstown’s Arena2 Football League franchise. For the Thunder, Kopp helped generate corporate partnerships, sea-son-ticket and individual ticket sales. In 2007, the front offi ce earned the af2’s President’s Award for Best Overall Team Operations. A 1995 graduate of YSU, Kopp’s father John has more than 35 years coaching at several high schools in the Valley. Dan spent two years coaching freshman football at Fitch High School before moving into his position with the Thunder. He also brings business experience having worked at First Place Bank for eight years as a Branch Manager/Loan Originator. More recently, he was a substitute teacher in Austintown Local Schools. Kopp graduated from Boardman High School in 1990 where he was a two-year letterwinner for the Spartans football team.

Head Athletic Trainer John Doneyko, ATC, continues to be one of the most dedicat-ed members of the athletic department and this year assumes the role as the football program’s primary trainer.

Doneyko is in his 23rd season caring for Penguins student-athletes. In his previous 22 years he worked as an assistant trainer responsible for the Penguins men’s basketball program. During the 2004-05 season, “JD” as he is aff ectionately known, took part in his 500th YSU men’s basketball contest when the Penguins played at Missouri State on Dec. 3. A dedicated employee, he missed just eight games, only one because of illness, since the 1986-87 campaign. A licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and a nationally-certifi ed Athletic Trainer, Doneyko also worked closely with the YSU football team in his fi rst 22 yeards and been part of the four championship teams. Prior to joining the YSU athletic department, Doneyko worked as an assistant trainer for the Cleveland Browns. Doneyko graduated from Kent State with a bachelor’s of science de-gree in 1985 and received his master’s degree in athletic training from Ohio in 1986. John and his wife, Kathleen, reside in Cortland with their two sons, Kyle and Alex. Kyle is junior at YSU. He and his family are active members in Children of Chernobyl, an organization that helps provide respite and relief to children who were aff ected by the Chernobyl Nuclear explosion of 1986.

Trevor Parks is in his ninth year as the Sports Information Director at Youngstown State. Parks manages all aspects of media relations for YSU’s 18 athletic programs.

Parks oversees a talented fi ve-person staff while handling media rela-tions duties for the football team while working day-to-day with coaches from all YSU programs. He updates and provides general maintenance on YSUsports.com. Parks and his staff have accumulated several honors from CoSIDA. The football program was voted the Football Championship Subdivision’s “Best in the Nation” four times, most recently in 2007. Prior to joining the athletic department in 2000, he spent a year as the women’s sports information director at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1999. He served a two-year internship with the Nebraska Sports Information Offi ce from 1997-99, where he managed all aspects of media relations for the Huskers’ baseball and women’s rifl e teams along with assisting all other intercollegiate sports. Parks earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1996. Trevor and his wife, Pennie, reside in Austintown.

Kent State | 1985Kent State | 1985

JOHN DONEYKOATHLETIC TRAINERATHLETIC TRAINER

YYoungstownoungstown State | 1995 State | 1995

DAN KOPPDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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Jim CulcasiJim CulcasiPenguin ClubPenguin Club

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Jenna LeskoJenna LeskoAssistantAssistant

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Academic CounselingAcademic Counseling

Deanna TheodoreDeanna TheodoreCo-Head CoachCo-Head Coach

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Mari Ann CannMari Ann CannMen’s & Women’s BasketballMen’s & Women’s Basketball

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Rick LoveRick LoveAssAssociate Athletic Directorociate Athletic Director

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Trevor ParksTrevor ParksSports InformationSports Information

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Michelle MarkotaMichelle MarkotaCo-Head CoachCo-Head Coach

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CCarmine Cassesearmine CasseseHead EquiHead Equipmentpment

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Janet JordanJanet JordanOlympic SportsOlympic Sports

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2008 OFFENSIVE OUTLOOK2008 OFFENSIVE OUTLOOKQuarterback Four-year starter Tom Zetts took over the position in the spring of 2004 and never missed a start over the next four years. That spring, Zetts replaced Aaron Marshall, who had a wealth of experience after starting 17 of the previous 20 games. After years of experience, YSU now has plenty of inexperience at the quarterback position. Also, the spread offense was introduced in the spring so the three quar-terbacks will be counted on to learn a lot quickly. Junior Todd Rowan has been with the program the previous three years. Junior Brandon Summers transferred from Toledo in January. Freshman Paul Corsaro red-shirted last year behind Zetts, Rowan and early on Ferlando Williams. In his backup role, Rowan has completed just one career pass. He played the quar-terback spot against UNI, Lock Haven and Indiana State during the 2007 campaign. He is yet to have a career rushing attempt. Summers did not see action last year for the Rockets, but did see time in 2006. He played in fi ve games, starting two where he completed 14-of-23 passes. Corsaro has a tremendous amount of talent after showing his versatility as both a passers and a runner in high school at In-dianapolis’ Roncalli High School. Freshman Marc Kanetsky had an outstanding career at Hubbard High School.

Tailback Good depth at the position will help take some of the heat off the quarterbacks. Kevin Smith, Jabari Scott and Brandon Nicholson return after stepping in last year to replace All-American Marcus Mason. The trio combined for 1,302 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2007. Scott and Smith combined to start all 11 games. Smith led the way with 610 yards on 123 carries and 10 touchdowns. He was named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer team for his performances. In Gateway games he found his stride rushing for 461 yards and eight touchdowns. He had nine overall touch-downs in league play, second among players in the league. Sixty-eight of his 123 rushes came in the fi nal four games. Scott had 524 yards on 93 attempts and scored fi ve touchdowns after using 2006 as a redshirt year. His season ended on his best

carry of the year as he twisted an ankle at the end of a 60-yard scamper against Indiana State. Scott was a workhorse early with 19 carries against South Dakota State and 16 in the win over Stony Brook. Nicholson has been a solid reserve the past two seasons totalling 251 yards, includ-ing 168 and three touchdowns last year. Iowa transfer Dana Brown, who had a tremendous high school career in Pennsyl-vania, joins the fray. Brown played in two games - Montana and Purdue - with the Hawkeyes in 2006 after redshirting as a freshman. He did not see action last year.

Fullback The fullbacks will see a diff erent role with most snaps coming from the shotgun. Senior Ben Lane anchors the unit as one of the best blocking backs in the conference. Lane has seven rushing attempts in his ca-reer for 37 yards. Sophomore Kyle Banna saw increased playing time last year while senior Charles Gresham stepped in as well. Redshirt fresh-man Joel Younkins will join the mix this fall.

Tight End Senior Derrick Bush has all the experi-ence while Patrick Bellish, Donny Olsonand David Rogers are all redshirt fresh-men. Bush, a second-team All-Gateway per-former the past two years, has caught 39 passes in his career following a breakout campaign in 2007 in which he had 30 grabs for 310 yards. Overall he has 417 receiving yards and two touchdowns - both came at the UNI Dome. Bellish and Olson both had successful high-school careers at tight end while Rog-ers is a converted quarterback. Rogers had a solid spring making the transition. All four off er good size targets standing 6-foot-2 or taller.

Wide Receiver The wide receivers have seen a boom in numbers because of the change in off ensive philosophy. The Penguins now list three spots for the position on the two-deep depth chart with the X, Y and J now standard parts of the of-fense.

OFFENSE INFORMATIONReturning Letterwinners: 15Letterwinners Lost: 8

Off ensive Returning (15)WR Dominique Barnes, TE Derrick Bush, OG Bobby Coates, WR Da’Michael Horne, FB Ben Lane, OG Brian Mellott, TB Brandon Nicholson, WR Aaron Pitts, OG Justin Re-chichar, QB Todd Rowan, OG Brad Samsa, TB Jabari Scott, TB Kevin Smith, OT Nhemie Theodore, WR Ferlando Williams.

Off ensive Lost (8)WR Rory Berry, TB Tim Dewberry, OG Leon Edwards, WR Dustin Helle, TE Louis Irizarry, OT Matt Kishman, OG Josh Tanner, QB Tom Zetts.

RedshirtsTE Patrick Bellish, OT Tyler Booth, C Andy Colegrove, QB Paul Corsaro, WR Ely Duca-tel, WR Kamryn Keys, WR Josh Lee, OT Stiles O’Brien, TE Donny Olson, TE David Rogers, OT Greg Sazdanoff , WR Nate Schkurko, WR Dionte Snow, FB Joel Younkins.

Squad Members ReturningOL Kyle Brown, WR Ty Campana, WR Nick Canterino, FB Charles Gresham, OL Rob Fernback, OL Tyler Figueroa, WR Derek Reighard.

NewcomersTB Dana Brown, QB Dailyn Campbell, OL Bill Dugan, WR Donald Jones, QB Marc Ka-netsky, OL Andy Kowicki, OL D.J. Main, OL Eric Rodemoyer, QB Brandon Summers, WR Marquel Thomas, OL Corbin Williamson.

Ferlando Williams scored a team-highFerlando Williams scored a team-high11 touchdowns in 200711 touchdowns in 2007..

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Headlining the group is senior Ferlando Williams. Williams had an impressive first campaign with the program last year hauling in a team-high 42 passes for 499 yards. He was just one of two receivers to catch a touchdown pass - junior Aaron Pitts was the other. Williams was the Gate-way Newcomer of the Year and a fi rst-team All-Gate-way pick becoming the fi rst wide receiver in school history to earn fi rst-team all-conference accolades as a wide out. He showed his versatility rushing for 464 yards on 74 carries and scoring nine times. Most of his attempts came on a direct snap from center. Da’Michael Horne had good productivity with 16 grabs for 214 yards last year making seven starts. He caught six passes, including one for a score in 2006. Others to reel in receptions were Domi-nique Barnes, Pitts and Nick Canterino. Barnes played in six games as a true fresh-man and caught three passes for 21 yards. Pitts had two receptions for 24 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown grab against Lock Haven. Canterino had a catch at Indiana State. Kamryn Keys, Ely Ducatel, Josh Lee and Dionte Snow all redshirted as a freshman in 2007. Junior college transfer Donald Jones and freshman Marquel Thomas join the team this fall. Ty Campana and Derek Reighard have been part of the program for the past two years on the scout team.

Offensive Line If the Penguins can stay healthy up front, this group may be one of the more talented units in the country. Last year, YSU’s patchwork off ensive line al-lowed just nine sacks. After the group started 13 of 14 games together in 2006, four diff er-ent starting lineups were utilized because of injuries in 2007. Brad Samsa, Brian Mellott, Nhemie Theo-dore and Bobby Coates all started at some point last year. Joining that group is senior tackle Tyler Booth who missed the fi nal 10 games last year with a knee injury. Samsa, a fi rst-team All-Gateway selection, is the only player in school history to start on the line at guard, tackle and center. He started one

game as a redshirt freshman in 2005, started at guard for the entire 2006 campaign and was moved to tackle because of injuries last year. He is back at center entering his senior year. Theodore started all 11 games at right tackle, but with the return of Booth will move

to the guard spot. Coates played in nine games starting the final four at center. Mellott played in 11 games, starting nine. He started his fi rst seven con-tests at center before moving to right guard. Booth started all 14 games in 2006 at tackle, but a knee injury against Ohio State ended his season early. Stiles O’Brien also played in one game at tackle, but was hurt following the Lock Haven

contest and missed the remainder of the year. Eric Rodemoyer transfers to YSU after starting at guard for West Virginia last year. Rodemoyer started six of the fi rst seven games at right guard for the Mountaineers in 2007. Also returning from last year’s squad are Kyle Brown, Rob Fernback, Tyler Figueroa, Chris Gammon, Justin Rechichar and red-shirts Andy Colegrove and Greg Sazdanoff . Corbin Williamson joined the program in the spring and Bill Dugan and D.J. Main join the Guins this fall.

PLAY PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWNYear Run Pass Diff .2007 53.6% 46.4% 7.2%2006 58.6% 41.4% 17.2%2005 50.1% 49.9% 0.2%2004 50.0% 50.0% 0.0%2003 57.1% 42.9% 14.2%2002 63.2% 36.8% 26.4%2001 68.9% 31.1% 37.8%2000 55.5% 44.5% 10.0%1999 52.3% 47.7% 4.6%1998 60.5% 39.5% 31.0%1997 59.7% 40.3% 19.4%1996 61.2% 38.8% 22.4%

2008 OFFENSIVE OUTLOOK2008 OFFENSIVE OUTLOOKOFFENSIVE PERSONNELQuarterbackDailyn Campbell • 6-1, 195, Fr.Paul Corsaro • 6-3, 200, RFr.Marc Kanetsky • 6-0, 175, Fr.Todd Rowan • 6-3, 215, Jr.Brandon Summers • 6-0, 205, Jr.

TailbackDana Brown • 5-10, 203, Jr.Brandon Nicholson • 5-7, 200, Sr.Jabari Scott • 5-10, 195, Jr.Kevin Smith • 5-10, 195, Sr.

FullbackKyle Banna • 6-0, 235, So.Charles Greshamm • 5-10, 260, Sr.Ben Lane • 5-10, 260, Sr.Joel Younkins • 6-2, 225, RFr.

Tight EndPatrick Bellish • 6-3, 215, RFr.Derrick Bush • 6-4, 270, Sr.Donny Olson • 6-2, 220, RFr.David Rogers • 6-3, 245, RFr.

Wide ReceiverDominique Barnes • 5-11, 180, So.Ty Campana • 6-1, 185, Jr.Nick Canterino • 6-3, 210, Sr.Ely Ducatel • 6-1, 185, RFr.Da’Michael Horne • 5-11, 185, Sr.Donald Jones • 6-0, 200, Jr.Kamryn Keys • 5-11, 185, RFr.Josh Lee • 5-9, 180, RFr.Aaron Pitts • 6-2, 185, Jr.Derek Reighard • 6-0, 180, So.Dionte Snow • 6-2, 185, RFr.Marquel Thomas • 6-2, 180, Fr.Ferlando Williams • 6-0, 205, Sr.

Off ensive LinemanTyler Booth • 6-6, 315, Sr.Kyle Brown • 6-3, 295, So.Bobby Coates • 6-4, 295, So.Andy Colegrove • 6-4, 270, RFr.Bill Dugan • 6-5, 300, Fr.Rob Fernback • 6-1, 265, So.Tyler Figueroa • 6-4, 270, So.Chris Gammon • 6-3, 285, So.Andy Kowicki • 6-5, 270, Fr.D.J. Main • 6-5, 290, Fr.Brian Mellott • 6-3, 280, Jr.Stiles O’Brien • 6-5, 280, RFr.Justin Rechichar • 6-3, 300, So.Eric Rodemoyer • 6-3, 205, So.Brad Samsa • 6-3, 275, Sr.Greg Sazdanoff • 6-3, 265, RFr.Nhemie Theodore • 6-3, 315, Sr.Corbin Williamson • 6-4, 280, Fr.

Brad Samsa has started at center, guard andBrad Samsa has started at center, guard andtackle durintackle during his YSU careerg his YSU career..

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Defensive Line The group up front features seven re-turning letterwinners and will be a major strength in the defense. Leading the way is fi rst-team All-Gateway selection Mychal Savage. Savage was also an honorable-mention All-America selec-tion for his eff orts. In 2007 he had 43 total tackles, 26 solo stops, 4.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. He came on strong at the end of the season recording 21 tackles in the last two games, including a 12-tackle performance against Western Illinois. His linemate Torrance Nicholson had an impressive debut season with 42 tackles, including 28 solo stops. Of his 42 tackles, 30 came in the last six games, including a high of eight against Southern Utah. Nicholson was an honorable-mention All-Gateway selection and was named to the league’s all-newcomer squad. Jon Penick saw action in a reserve role playing in all 11 games while Bruce Palmer moved over from the off ensive side in the spring to play on the interior. Roger Gillum saw playing time as well and Bobby Lykes-Knight returns to the program after sitting out in 2007. He played in 13 games as lineman in 2006. Brad Miller redshirted last season. On the ends Luke Matelan brings the most experience to the line after playing in all 11 games last year. Matelan had seven tackles, but three were for losses. Na’eem Outler was a reserve in the fi rst nine games fi nishing with 15 tackles. Also contributing at the end positions are Nick Mernedakis and Deon’te Williams who both saw action on special teams and as late-game reserves last year. Jaimie Frasure switched from off ense to defense in the spring. Joining the defensive line this season will be freshman Warren Felton, Joe Marshall, Noah Taylor and Mike Williams along with junior Crispin Fernandez. Led by a strong line, the Penguins led the conference in sacks averaging 2.45 per game and were second in tackles for losses. As a unit, YSU was second in the Gateway and ranked 18th nationally in total defense. The Guins were third against the run among league schools. Also, YSU was third in the country and ranked 14th in the nation in scoring defense.

Linebacker After years of familiar faces, the lineback-ers will see a major shakeup in 2008. Junior Roshon Simons has the most ex-perience in the group playing in 23 games during his career. He started nine contests as a sophomore recording 55 total tackles. He had fi ve-or-more stops in seven games. After Simons, Nate Ward and Mike Barlak have the most game experience. However, both of those players’ most action has come on special teams throughout the past three years. Barlak has been primarily the snapper on placekicks while Ward has been used in a reserve role. Last year, Ward fi nished with 17 tackles. In his three-year career, Barlak has been credited with 19. Jordan Edwards, who was a reserve fullback last year, moves over to help out at linebacker. Edwards showed good instincts on special teams last year to instigate the move. Plenty of young talent will have chances to play. Junior college transfer Draye Ersery made an impact in the spring. Redshirts Adam House, Michael Kreatsoulas, Matt Phipps and David Rach all return. Newcom-ers Stephen Meadows, Gary Thornton and Deonta Tate could play as true freshmen.

2008 DEFENSIVE OUTLOOK2008 DEFENSIVE OUTLOOKDEFENSE INFORMATIONReturning Letterwinners: 17Letterwinners Lost: 10

Defensive Returning (17)LB Mike Barlak, LB Jordan Edwards, SS Nick Gooden, DE Luke Matelan, LB Nick Merne-dakis, DT Torrance Nicholson, DE Na’eem Outler, DT Bruce Palmer, DT Jon Penick, CB Jarvis Richards, FS Brandian Ross, DT Mychal Savage, LB Roshon Simons, LB Nate Ward, CB Lenny Wicks, DE Deon’te Williams, CB DeAngelo Wilson.

Defensive Lost (10)DE Myles Banford, FS Dorian Chenault, LB Rashod Cotton, SS Vince Gliatta, DE Blake Halverson, FS Tony Lawrence, SS Bob Perez, DE Maurice Smith, LB James Terry, LB Jeremiah Wright.

RedshirtsFS Andre Elliott, CB Tyler Griffi n, SS Joe Harder, LB Adam House, LB Michael Kreat-soulas, CB Randy Louis, DT Bobby Lykes-Knight, DT Brad Miller, DT Josh Myers, SS Gary Pezzuolo, LB Matt Phipps, LB David Rach, LB John Sasson, FS Scott Sentner, FS Jay Wiezbiski.

Squad Members ReturningCB Everett Barney, DE Jaimie Frasure, DT Roger Gillum, SS Tony Kavouras, CB Tom Krupko.

NewcomersDT Warren Felton, DT Crispin Fernandez, S David Fleming, CB Bryan Gaiters, DL Joe Marshall, LB Stephen Meadows, LB Deonta Tate, DE Noah Taylor, S Gary Thornton, DE Mike Williams.

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Safeties A young group is being ex-pected to step in at the safety spots. Sophomores Brandian Ross, Nick Gooden and An-dre Elliott will be battling for playing time at the free and strong spots. Last year, three seniors had the bulk of the playing time. Ross was an active member of special teams finishing with 18 tackles. He saw some action in the secondary as a reserve. Against Indiana State he intercepted his fi rst career pass. Gooden was another active member of special teams as a true freshman recording 13 tackles. He also saw some time in the secondary and had a fumble recovery. Elliott sat out last year after transferring from Gardner-Webb. In 2006, he played in 10 games for the Runnin’ Bulldogs recording 21 tackles.

Tony Kavouras is the lone senior of the group while transfer Gary Pezzuolo is the lone junior. Redshirt freshmen Jay Wiezbiski and Scott Sentner are joined by freshman David Fleming.

CornerbackYSU returns its main three cornerbacks from

last year in De’Angelo Wilson, Jarvis Richards and Lenny Wicks. All three started during the year and com-bined for fi ve interceptions. The three played in all 11 games as well. Wilson started nine games, including the fi nal eight, after transferring last fall from Ne-vada. He had 39 total tackles, including 21 solo stops and had two interceptions - Stony Brook and Lock Haven. Richards started eight games and led the cornerbacks with 53 total tackles, including 39 solo stops. He was a threat to blitz on occasion picking up two sacks - Lock Haven and Western Illinois. His lone interception was at UNI. Wicks came up with two interceptions and came up with 41 tackles, including 31 solos. He had interceptions against Southern Illinois and Western Illinois. He started fi ve of the fi rst seven contests on the year.

Tyler Griffi n returns to the secondary after sitting out last year. In 2006, Griffin played in all 14 games re-cording 16 tackles. Everett Barney played in the final two games last season and should be healthy in 2008. Joining the mix are senior Tom Krupko, redshirt Randy Louis and newcomer Bryan Gaiters. YSU was second in the Gate-way in passing defense last year.

Special Teams Special teams is one area where the Penguins should excel this year. YSU’s placekicker, holder, snapper, punter, kickoff spe-cialist, primary punt returner and kick returners from last year return. Kicker Brian Palmer was a

second-team All-Gateway pick and made his fi -nal 11 fi eld-goal attempts of the season. Palmer enters his senior season having made 33-of-42 career fi eld-goal attempts and 123-of-131 ex-tra-point tries. Last year he was 14-of-15 fi eld goals and 34-of-36 PAT kicks for 76 points. Punter Ben Nowicki was an honorable-mention all-league pick after punting 47 times last year. Nowicki averaged 37.1 yards per kick and placed a league-high 18 punts inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Erik Johnson returns after attempting three punts last year. Sophomore Stephen Blose was solid han-dling the kickoff duties. Blose, who made a 41-yard fi eld goal at Ohio State, had 47 kickoff s last season. Palmer will have the comfort of relying on three-year holder Rowan and four-year snap-per Barlak. The trio has worked together the past two seasons. Barlak also will be in his fourth year snapping on punts and second with Nowicki. Wilson returned 27 punts for 284 yards and 11 kickoff s for 24.2 yards last season. He aver-aged 10.5 per punt return and 24.2 per kickoff return. Horne returned 10 kickoff s for an average of 17.1 yards while Williams had fi ve returns for an 18.5 yard average. Speedsters Lee and Keys will be in the mix to return kicks in 2008.

2008 DEFENSIVE OUTLOOK2008 DEFENSIVE OUTLOOKSPECIAL TEAMS PERSONNELPlacekickerBrian Palmer • 5-11, 180, Sr.Bob Gratz • 5-10, 200, Jr.Stephen Blose • 5-10, 185, Jr.

HolderTodd Rowan • 6-3, 215, Jr.

PunterBen Nowicki • 5-10, 175, Jr.Erik Johnson • 6-1, 200, So.Jarrod Satmare • 6-1, 210, So.

SnappersKyle Banna • 6-0, 235, So.Mike Barlak • 6-2, 235, Sr.Nate Schkurko • 6-2, 195, RFr.

ReturnersDa’Michael Horne • 5-11, 185, Sr.Kamryn Keys • 5-11, 185, RFr.Josh Lee • 5-9, 180, RFr.Kevin Smith • 5-10, 195, Sr.Ferlando Williams • 6-0, 205, Sr.De’Angelo Wilson • 5-10, 195, Sr.

DEFENSIVE PERSONNELDefensive LineWarren Felton • 6-2, 280, Fr. Crispin Fernandez • 5-10, 275, Jr.Jaimie Frasure • 6-0, 230, Jr.Roger Gillum • 6-2, 270, Jr.Bobby Lykes-Knight • 6-0, 310, Sr.Joe Marshall • 6-2, 320, FrLuke Matelan • 6-4, 250, So.Nick Mernedakis • 6-2, 220, So.Brad Miller • 6-2, 290, RFr. Josh Myers • 6-2, 260, RFr.Torrance Nicholson • 6-3, 290, So. Na’eem Outler • 6-2, 240, So.Bruce Palmer • 6-2, 230, Jr.Jon Penick • 6-2, 290, Jr. Mychal Savage • 6-2, 305, Sr.Noah Taylor • 6-3, 235, Fr.Mike Williams • 6-3, 245, Fr. Deon’te Williams • 6-4, 200, So.

LinebackerMike Barlak • 6-2, 235, Sr.Jordan Edwards • 6-0, 210, So.Draye Ersery • 6-0, 220, Jr.Adam House • 6-1, 190, RFr.Michael Kreatsoulas • 6-1, 220, RFr.Stephen Meadows • 6-3, 230, Fr.Matt Phipps • 6-1, 225, RFr.David Rach • 6-3, 205, RFr.John Sasson • 6-2, 230, RFr.Roshon Simons • 6-1, 235, Jr.Deonta Tate • 6-1, 215, Fr. Nate Ward • 6-3, 205, Sr.

Safety Andre Elliott • 6-2, 185, So.David Fleming • 5-11, 205, Fr.Nick Gooden • 5-11, 200, So.Joe Harder • 6-0, 200, RFr.Tony Kavouras • 5-8, 170, Sr.Gary Pezzuolo • 6-3, 195, Jr.Brandian Ross • 6-0, 185, So.Scott Sentner • 6-2, 185, RFr. Gary Thornton, 5-9, 190, FrJay Wiezbiski • 5-11,180, RFr.

CornerbackEverett Barney • 5-10, 180, Sr.Bryan Gaiters • 5-9, 175, Fr.Tyler Griffi n • 5-9, 174, Sr.Tom Krupko • 5-7, 170, Sr.Randy Louis • 5-10, 180, RFr.Jarvis Richards • 5-11, 195, Sr.Lenny Wicks • 5-10, 185, Jr.De’Angelo Wilson • 5-10, 195, Sr.

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BREAKDOWN BY CLASSSeniors | 21Mike Barlak, Everett Barney, Tyler Booth, Der-rick Bush, Nick Canterino, Charles Gresham, Tyler Griffin, Da’Michael Horne, Tony Ka-vouras, Tom Krupko, Ben Lane, Brandon Nicholson, Brian Palmer, Jarvis Richards, Brad Samsa, Mychal Savage, Kevin Smith, Nhemie Theodore, Nate Ward, Ferlando Williams, De’Angelo Wilson

Juniors | 17Dana Brown, Ty Campana, Draye Ersery, Crispin Fernandez, Jaimie Frasure, Roger Gil-lum, Donald Jones, Brian Mellott, Ben Nowicki, Bruce Palmer, Jon Penick, Aaron Pitts, Todd Rowan, Jabari Scott, Roshon Simons, Brandon Summers, Lenny Wicks

Sophomores | 22Kyle Banna, Dominique Barnes, Stephen Blose, Kyle Brown, Bobby Coates, Jordan Edwards, Andre Elliott, Rob Fernback, Tyler Figueroa, Chris Gammon, Nick Gooden, Bob Gratz, Erik Johnson, Randy Louis, Luke Matelan, Nick Mernedakis, Torrance Nichol-son, Na’eem Outler, Justin Rechichar, Derek Reighard, Eric Rodemoyer, Brandian Ross, Jarrod Satmare, Deon’te Williams

Redshirt Freshmen | 24Patrick Bellish, Andy Colegrove, Paul Cor-saro, Ely Ducatel, Joe Harder, Adam House, Kamrym Keys, Michael Kreatsoulas, Josh Lee, Randy Louis, Brad Miller, Josh Myers, Stiles O’Brien, Donny Olson, Matt Phipps, David Rach, David Rogers, John Sasson, Greg Sazdanoff , Nate Schkurko, Scott Sentner, Di-onte Snow, Jay Wiezbiski, Joel Younkins

Freshmen | 16Dailyn Campbell, Dill Dugan, Warren Felton, David Fleming, Bryan Gaiters, Marc Kanetsky, Andy Kowicki, D.J. Main, Joe Marshall, Ste-phen Meadows, Deonta Tate, Noah Taylor, Marquel Thomas, Gary Thornton, Mike Wil-liams, Corbin Williamson

Ohio | 59Ohio | 59Kyla Banna, Patrick Bellish, Tyler Booth, Kyle Kyla Banna, Patrick Bellish, Tyler Booth, Kyle Brown, Derrick Bush, Ty Campana, Dailyn Brown, Derrick Bush, Ty Campana, Dailyn Campbell, Nick Canterino, Bobby Coates, Bill Campbell, Nick Canterino, Bobby Coates, Bill Dugan, Jordan Edwards, Andre Elliott, Rob Dugan, Jordan Edwards, Andre Elliott, Rob Fernback, David Fleming, Jaimie Frasure, Fernback, David Fleming, Jaimie Frasure, Bryan Gaiters, Chris Gammon, Roger Gillum, Bryan Gaiters, Chris Gammon, Roger Gillum, Bob Gratz, Charles Gresham, Tyler Griffi n, Bob Gratz, Charles Gresham, Tyler Griffi n, Joe Harder, Da’Michael Horne, Erik Johnson, Joe Harder, Da’Michael Horne, Erik Johnson, Marc Kanetsky, Tony Kavouras, Andy Kowicki, Marc Kanetsky, Tony Kavouras, Andy Kowicki, Michael Kreatsoulas, Tom Krupko, Ben Lane, Michael Kreatsoulas, Tom Krupko, Ben Lane, Bobby Lykes-Knight, D.J. Main, Brian Mellott, Bobby Lykes-Knight, D.J. Main, Brian Mellott, Nick Mernedakis, Brad Miller, Brandon Nichol-Nick Mernedakis, Brad Miller, Brandon Nichol-son, Torrance Nicholson, Donny Olson, Brian son, Torrance Nicholson, Donny Olson, Brian Palmer, Bruce Palmer, Jon Penick, Matt Phipps, Palmer, Bruce Palmer, Jon Penick, Matt Phipps, Aaron Pitts, David Rach , Derek Reighard, Da-Aaron Pitts, David Rach , Derek Reighard, Da-vid Rogers, Todd Rowan, Brad Samsa, Jarrod vid Rogers, Todd Rowan, Brad Samsa, Jarrod Satmare, Greg Sazdanoff , Nate Schkurko, Scott Satmare, Greg Sazdanoff , Nate Schkurko, Scott Sentner, Roshon Simons, Dionte Snow, Gary Sentner, Roshon Simons, Dionte Snow, Gary Thorton, Nate Ward, Jay Wiezbiski, Deon’te Thorton, Nate Ward, Jay Wiezbiski, Deon’te Williams, Joel YounkinsWilliams, Joel YounkinsPennsylvania | 10Pennsylvania | 10Mike Barlak, Stephen Blose, Dana Brown, Kam-Mike Barlak, Stephen Blose, Dana Brown, Kam-ryn Keys, Stiles O’Brien, Gary Pezzuolo, Justin ryn Keys, Stiles O’Brien, Gary Pezzuolo, Justin Rechichar, Eric Rodemoyer, John Sasson, Noah Rechichar, Eric Rodemoyer, John Sasson, Noah Taylor, Lenny WicksTaylor, Lenny Wicks

Florida | 6Florida | 6Everett Barney, Ely Ducatel, Josh Lee, Joe Mar-Everett Barney, Ely Ducatel, Josh Lee, Joe Mar-shall, Jarvis Richards, Deonte Tateshall, Jarvis Richards, Deonte TateVirginia | 5Virginia | 5Stephen Meadows, Na’eem Outler, BrandianStephen Meadows, Na’eem Outler, BrandianRoss, Marquel Thomas, Mike WilliamsRoss, Marquel Thomas, Mike WilliamsGeorgia | 4Georgia | 4Adam House, Josh Myers, Ferlando Williams,Adam House, Josh Myers, Ferlando Williams,Corbin WilliamsonCorbin WilliamsonCalifornia | 3California | 3Crispin Fernandez, Kevin Smith,Crispin Fernandez, Kevin Smith,De’Angelo WilsonDe’Angelo WilsonMaryland | 2Maryland | 2Warren Felton, Randy LouisWarren Felton, Randy LouisMichigan | 2Michigan | 2Dominique Barnes, Brandon SummersDominique Barnes, Brandon SummersNew Jersey | 2New Jersey | 2Donald Jones, Nhemie TheodoreDonald Jones, Nhemie TheodoreTexas | 2Texas | 2Nick Gooden, Jabari ScottNick Gooden, Jabari ScottArizonaArizona | | Ben NowickiBen NowickiColoradoColorado | | Draye ErseryDraye ErseryIndianaIndiana | | Paul CorsaroPaul CorsaroNew York New York | | Mychal SavageMychal SavageWisconsinWisconsin | | Tyler FigueroaTyler Figueroa

YSU enters and exits the fi eld in “Hive” formation. The Hive dates back to the early 1980’s when Ron Stoops brought it to the program.YSU enters and exits the fi eld in “Hive” formation. The Hive dates back to the early 1980’s when Ron Stoops brought it to the program.

Breakdown By Breakdown By StateState

IndiviIndividualdual BreakdownBreakdownTallest PlayeTallest Player r Tyler Booth (6-6)Tyler Booth (6-6)Shortest Player Shortest Player Brandon Nicholson (5-7)Brandon Nicholson (5-7)HeHeaviest Player aviest Player Tyler Booth & Nhemie Theodore (315)Tyler Booth & Nhemie Theodore (315)Lightest Player Lightest Player Tony Kavouras & Tom Krupko (170)Tony Kavouras & Tom Krupko (170)Oldest Player Oldest Player Tyler Booth (June 23, 1985)Tyler Booth (June 23, 1985)YoungYoungest Player est Player Marquel Thomas (June Marquel Thomas (June 5, 1990)5, 1990)Longest Last NameLongest Last Name Bobby Lykes-Knight & Michael Kreatsoulas (11) Bobby Lykes-Knight & Michael Kreatsoulas (11)LLongongest First Nameest First Name Dominique Barnes & Da’Michael Horne (9) Dominique Barnes & Da’Michael Horne (9)Longest Full NameLongest Full Name Michael Kreatsoulas (17) Michael Kreatsoulas (17)Shortest First NameShortest First Name Ty Campana & D.J. Main (2) Ty Campana & D.J. Main (2)Shortest Last NameShortest Last Name Josh Lee (3) Josh Lee (3)Shortest Full NameShortest Full Name D.J. Main (6) D.J. Main (6)

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Team InformationReturning Letterwinners (35)Returning Letterwinners (35)15 15 Off ense Off ense | 17 | 17 DefenseDefense | | 33 Specialist SpecialistLost (18)Lost (18)88 Off ense Off ense || 1010 Defense Defense | | 00 Specialist Specialist

Off ensive Returning (Off ensive Returning (1155))WR Dominique Barnes, TE Derrick Bush, OG WR Dominique Barnes, TE Derrick Bush, OG Bobby Coates, WR Da’Michael Horne, FB Ben Bobby Coates, WR Da’Michael Horne, FB Ben Lane, OG Brian Mellott, TB Brandon Nicholson, Lane, OG Brian Mellott, TB Brandon Nicholson, WR Aaron Pitts, OG Justin Rechichar, QB Todd WR Aaron Pitts, OG Justin Rechichar, QB Todd Rowan, OG Brad Samsa, TB Jabari Scott, TB Rowan, OG Brad Samsa, TB Jabari Scott, TB Kevin Smith, OT Nhemie Theodore, WR Ferlando Kevin Smith, OT Nhemie Theodore, WR Ferlando Williams.Williams.Off ensive Lost (8)Off ensive Lost (8)WR Rory Berry, TB Tim Dewberry, OG Leon WR Rory Berry, TB Tim Dewberry, OG Leon Edwards, WR Dustin Helle, TE Louis Irizarry, OT Edwards, WR Dustin Helle, TE Louis Irizarry, OT Matt Kishman, OG Josh Tanner, QB Tom Zetts.Matt Kishman, OG Josh Tanner, QB Tom Zetts.

Defensive Returning (Defensive Returning (17)17)LB Mike Barlak, LB Jordan Edwards, SS Nick LB Mike Barlak, LB Jordan Edwards, SS Nick Gooden, DE Luke Matelan, LB Nick Mernedakis, Gooden, DE Luke Matelan, LB Nick Mernedakis, DT Torrance Nicholson, DE Na’eem Outler, DT DT Torrance Nicholson, DE Na’eem Outler, DT Bruce Palmer, DT Jon Penick, CB Jarvis Richards, Bruce Palmer, DT Jon Penick, CB Jarvis Richards, FS Brandian Ross, DT Mychal Savage, LB Roshon FS Brandian Ross, DT Mychal Savage, LB Roshon Simons, LB Nate Ward, CB Lenny Wicks, DE Simons, LB Nate Ward, CB Lenny Wicks, DE Deon’te Williams, CB DeAngelo Wilson.Deon’te Williams, CB DeAngelo Wilson.Defensive Lost (10)Defensive Lost (10)DE Myles Banford, FS Dorian Chenault, LB DE Myles Banford, FS Dorian Chenault, LB Rashod Cotton, SS Vince Gliatta, DE Blake Rashod Cotton, SS Vince Gliatta, DE Blake Halverson, FS Tony LawreHalverson, FS Tony Lawrence, SS Bob Perez, nce, SS Bob Perez, DE Maurice Smith, LB James Terry, LB Jeremiah DE Maurice Smith, LB James Terry, LB Jeremiah Wright.Wright.

Specialist Returning (3)Specialist Returning (3)PK Brian Palmer, P Ben Nowicki, KO Stephen PK Brian Palmer, P Ben Nowicki, KO Stephen Blose.Blose.

2007 Missouri Valley2007 Missouri ValleyFinal StandingsFinal Standings

Team Conf. OverallTeam Conf. OverallNorthern Iowa 6-0 12-1Northern Iowa 6-0 12-1Southern Illinois 5-1 12-2Southern Illinois 5-1 12-2Youngstown State 3-3 7-4Youngstown State 3-3 7-4Western Illinois 3-3 6-5Western Illinois 3-3 6-5Missouri State 2-4 6-5Missouri State 2-4 6-5Illinois State 2-4 4-7Illinois State 2-4 4-7Indiana State Indiana State 0-6 0-110-6 0-11

South Dakota State 4-0 South Dakota State 4-0 77-4-4North Dakota State 3-1 10-1North Dakota State 3-1 10-1

SDSU and NDSU were both members SDSU and NDSU were both members of the Gof the Great Wereat West Conference in st Conference in 2007. Against th2007. Against the Missouri Valley, e Missouri Valley, SDSDSU was 0-3 while NDSU was 2-0SU was 0-3 while NDSU was 2-0..

2002008 TEAM 8 TEAM IINFORMATIONNFORMATIONQB First Starts Since 1981Tom Zetts (RFr.)Slippery Rock • Sept. 2, 2004 W, 35-13Matt Rycraft (So.)Illinois State • Nov. 9, 2002 W, 24-17Aaron Marshall (RFr.)Missouri State • Sept. 28, 2002 W, 24-17Justin Green (Sr.)Western Kentucky • Sept. 21, 2002 L, 7-13Colby Street (So.)Illinois State • Oct. 7, 2000 W, 14-12Jeff Ryan (Fr.)Southern Illinois • Oct. 10, 1998 W, 34-21Jim Keagy (RFr.)Clarion • Sept. 3, 1998 W, 50-6Jared Zwick (Fr.)Ashland • Oct. 19, 1996 W, 38-3Demond Tidwell (Jr.)Woff ord • August 29, 1996 W, 28-0Mark Brungard (So.)Western Michigan • Sept. 2, 1993 W, 17-13Nick Cochran (Sr.)Clarion • Sept. 5, 1992 W, 48-7Ray Issac (So.)Maine • Sept. 2, 1989 L, 14-28Frank Edie (So.)Bowling Green • Oct. 22, 1988 L, 16-20Chris Gamble (So.)Kent State • Sept. 3, 1988 L, 3-38Bob Courtney (Jr.)MTSU • Oct. 27, 1984 W, 23-13Trenton Lykes (RFr.)Eastern Michigan • Sept. 1, 1984 W, 31-7Ken Kuhn (Jr.)Akron • Nov. 5, 1983 L, 21-49Griffi n Keys (So.)Eastern Kentucky • Sept. 11, 1982 L, 17-31Jamie DeVore (So.)Cincinnati • Sept. 5, 1981 W, 19-13

Ohio StateEmbassy Suites2700 Corporate ExchangeColumbus, OH 43231Phone: (614) 890-8600

South Dakota StateHoliday Inn City Centre100 West 8th St.Sioux Falls, SD 57104Phone: (605) 339-2000

Southern UtahCrystal Inn1575 West 200 NorthCedar City, UT 84720Phone: (435) 586-8888

Missouri StateHoliday Inn North2720 N. Glenstone Ave.Springfi eld, MO 65803Phone: (417) 865-8600

Illinois StateDoubletree Hotel10 Brickyard DriveBloomington, IL 61701Phone: (309) 664-6446

Western IllinoisRadisson Hotel Peoria117 North Western Ave.Peoria, IL 61804Phone: (309) 673-8040

AGAINST FBS FOES | 19-21-1Sept. 1, 2007 | @ Ohio State 38, YSU 6Sept. 16, 2006 | @ Penn State 37, YSU 3Sept. 24, 2005 | @ Pittsburgh 41, YSU 0Sept. 13, 2003 | @ Kent State 16, YSU 13Nov. 27, 2001 | @ Marshall 38, YSU 24Sept. 16, 2000 | YSU 26, @ Kent State 20Sept. 11, 1999 | @ Western Michigan 46, YSU 28Oct. 31, 1998 | @ Central Florida 44, YSU 32Sept. 12, 1998 | YSU 24, @ Kent State 10Sept. 6, 1997 | YSU 44, Kent State 23Sept. 14, 1996 | @ Kent State 28, YSU 12Nov. 4, 1995 | YSU 24, @ Akron 10Oct. 14, 1995 | Central Michigan 46, YSU 25Sept. 2, 1995 | @ Kent State 17, YSU 14Oct. 22, 1994 | YSU 28, Kent State 14Oct. 15, 1994 | YSU 41, Akron 7Nov. 20, 1993 | YSU 19, @ Akron 0Sept. 2, 1993 | YSU 17, @ Western Michigan 13Nov. 14, 1992 | YSU 10, @ Akron 10Nov. 7, 1992 | YSU 28, @ Ohio 20Oct. 12, 1991 | @ Akron 38, YSU 24Nov. 3, 1990 | YSU 27, Ohio 0Sept. 29, 1990 | YSU 28, Akron 23Sept. 22, 1990 | YSU 24, Eastern Michigan 14Oct. 21, 1989 | YSU 30, @ Central Michigan 3Sept. 23, 1989 | YSU 20, Akron 17Sept. 9, 1989 | @ Eastern Michigan 3, YSU 14Oct. 22, 1988 | @ Bowling Green 20, YSU 16Oct. 1, 1988 | Akron 33, YSU 7Sept. 10, 1988 | Eastern Michigan 17, YSU 12Sept. 3, 1988 | @ Kent State 34, YSU 3Nov. 20, 1987 | YSU 10, @ Akron 6Sept. 12, 1987 | YSU 20, @ Bowling Green 17Sept. 5, 1987 | @ Eastern Michigan 35, YSU 20Sept. 13, 1986 | Eastern Michigan 18, YSU 17Sept. 14, 1985 | Cincinnati 29, YSU 27Sept. 7, 1985 | @ Eastern Michigan 27, YSU 22Sept. 15, 1984 | YSU 27, @ Cincinnati 23Sept. 1, 1984 | YSU 31, Eastern Michigan 7Sept. 25, 1982 | @ Cincinnati 27, YSU 3Sept. 5, 1981 | YSU 19, @ Cincinnati 13

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School/High School46 Kyle Banna FB 6-0 235 So. Canfi eld, Ohio/Canfi eld44 Mike Barlak** LB 6-2 235 Sr. Monroeville, Pa./Gateway29 Dominique Barnes* WR 5-11 180 So. Southfi eld, Mich./Southfi eld3 Everett Barney CB 5-10 180 Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla./CC of San Francisco/Catholic80 Patrick Bellish TE 6-3 215 RFr. Canfi eld, Ohio/Canfi eld13 Stephen Blose* PK 5-10 185 So. Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek78 Tyler Booth*** OT 6-6 315 Sr. New Philadelphia, Ohio/Tusky Valley21 Dana Brown TB 5-10 203 Jr. Clairton, Pa./Iowa/Clairton71 Kyle Brown OG 6-3 295 So. Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local87 Derrick Bush*** TE 6-4 270 Sr. Circleville, Ohio/Circleville18 Dailyn Campbell QB 6-1 195 Fr. Kenton, Ohio/Kenton Ty Campana WR 6-1 185 Jr. Struthers, Ohio/Struthers84 Nick Canterino WR 6-3 210 Sr. Girard, Ohio/Malone/Girard76 Bobby Coates* OG 6-4 295 So. Canton, Ohio/Glen Oak50 Andy Colegrove C 6-4 270 RFr. Ironton, Ohio/Ironton14 Paul Corsaro QB 6-3 200 RFr. Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli82 Ely Ducatel WR 6-1 185 RFr. Naples, Fla./Lely68 Bill Dugan OL 6-5 300 Fr. Poland, Ohio/Poland28 Jordan Edwards* LB 6-0 210 So. Sandusky, Ohio/Sandusky2 Andre Elliott FS 6-2 185 So. Maple Heights, Ohio/Gardner-Webb/Maple Heights42 Draye Ersery LB 6-0 220 Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo./Coll. of the Desert/Sierra92 Warren Felton DT 6-2 280 Fr. Baltimore, Md./Cardinal Gibbons90 Crispin Fernandez DT 5-10 275 Jr. Porterville, Calif./Bakersfi eld/Monache61 Rob Fernback OG 6-1 265 So. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman62 Tyler Figueroa C 6-4 270 So. Reedsville, Wis./Valders31 David Fleming S 5-11 205 Fr. Centerville, Ohio/Centerville Jaimie Frasure DE 6-0 230 Jr. Ashtabula, Ohio/Lakeside12 Bryan Gaiters CB 5-9 175 Fr. Zanesville, Ohio/Zanesville75 Chris Gammon OT 6-3 285 So. Akron, Ohio/East97 Roger Gillum DT 6-2 270 Jr. Liberty, Ohio/Liberty23 Nick Gooden* SS 5-11 200 So. San Antonio, Texas/Taft Bob Gratz PK 5-10 200 Jr. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman49 Charles Gresham FB 5-10 260 Sr. Columbus, Ohio/Wittenberg/Eastmoor Academy24 Tyler Griffi n CB 5-9 174 Sr. Columbus, Ohio/Eastern Michigan/Westerville North Joe Harder SS 6-0 200 RFr. Grafton, Ohio/Grafton Midview7 Da’Michael Horne** WR 5-11 185 Sr. Twinsburg, Ohio/Twinsburg40 Adam House LB 6-1 190 RFr. St. Mary’s, Ga./Camden County37 Erik Johnson P 6-1 200 So. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman81 Donald Jones WR 6-0 200 Jr. Plainfi eld, N.J./Plainfi eld19 Marc Kanetsky QB 6-0 175 Fr. Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard10 Tony Kavouras SS 5-8 170 Sr. Campbell, Ohio/Campbell9 Kamryn Keys WR 5-11 185 RFr. McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport Area69 Andy Kowicki OL 6-5 270 Fr. Parma, Ohio/Normandy Michael Kreatsoulas LB 6-1 220 RFr. Warren, Ohio/Howland16 Tom Krupko CB 5-7 170 Sr. Homeworth, Ohio/Marlington30 Ben Lane** FB 5-10 260 Sr. Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard33 Josh Lee WR 5-9 180 RFr. Lutz, Fla./Freedom5 Randy Louis CB 5-10 180 RFr. Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard98 Bobby Lykes-Knight* DT 6-0 310 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio/Bowling Green/Cleveland JFK77 D.J. Main OL 6-5 290 Fr. Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville93 Joe Marshall DL 6-2 310 Fr. Clearwater, Fla./Clearwater99 Luke Matelan* DE 6-4 250 So. Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills85 Brian McLaughlin TE 6-5 230 RFr. Meadville, Pa./Meadville45 Stephen Meadows LB 6-3 230 Fr. Fredricksburg, Va./James Monroe51 Brian Mellott* OG 6-3 280 Jr. Austintown, Ohio/Ohio/Austintown Fitch60 Nick Mernedakis* DE 6-2 220 So. Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington Central91 Brad Miller DT 6-2 290 RFr. Elyria, Ohio/Elyria41 Josh Myers DE 6-2 260 RFr. Kingsland, Ga./Camden County20 Brandon Nicholson* TB 5-7 200 Sr. Springfi eld, Ohio/Charleston/Kenton Ridge94 Torrance Nicholson* DT 6-3 290 So. Columbus, Ohio/Marion Franklin

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No. Name Pos. • Yr.No. Name Pos. • Yr.1 Ferlando Williams WR1 Ferlando Williams WR • • Sr.Sr.2 Andre Elliott FS • So.2 Andre Elliott FS • So.3 Everett Barney CB • Jr.3 Everett Barney CB • Jr.4 De’Angelo Wilson CB • Sr.4 De’Angelo Wilson CB • Sr.55 Randy Louis CB • RFr. Randy Louis CB • RFr.6 Brandon Summers QB • Jr.6 Brandon Summers QB • Jr.7 Da’Michael Horne WR • Sr.7 Da’Michael Horne WR • Sr.8 Jarvis Richards CB • Sr.8 Jarvis Richards CB • Sr.9 Kamryn Keys WR • RFr.9 Kamryn Keys WR • RFr.10 Tony Kavouras SS • Sr.10 Tony Kavouras SS • Sr.1111 Deon’te Williams Deon’te Williams DEDE • • So.So.12 12 Bryan Gaiters CB • Fr.Bryan Gaiters CB • Fr.13 Stephen Blose PK • So.13 Stephen Blose PK • So.14 Paul Corsaro QB • RFr.14 Paul Corsaro QB • RFr.15 Todd Rowan QB • Jr.15 Todd Rowan QB • Jr.16 Tom Krupko CB • Sr.16 Tom Krupko CB • Sr.1717 Dionte Snow WR • RFr. Dionte Snow WR • RFr.18 Dailyn Campbell QB • Fr.18 Dailyn Campbell QB • Fr.19 Marc Kanetsky QB • Fr.19 Marc Kanetsky QB • Fr.20 Brandon Nicholson TB • Sr.20 Brandon Nicholson TB • Sr.21 Dana Brown TB • Jr.21 Dana Brown TB • Jr.22 22 Gary Thornton LB • Fr.Gary Thornton LB • Fr.23 Nick Gooden SS • So.23 Nick Gooden SS • So.24 Tyler Griffi n C • Sr.24 Tyler Griffi n C • Sr.2525 Kevin Smith TB • Sr. Kevin Smith TB • Sr.26 David Rach LB • RFr.26 David Rach LB • RFr.27 Brandian Ross FS • So. 27 Brandian Ross FS • So. 28 Jordan Edwards 28 Jordan Edwards LLB • So.B • So.29 Dominique Barnes WR • So.29 Dominique Barnes WR • So.30 Ben Lane 30 Ben Lane FB • Sr.FB • Sr.31 31 David Fleming S • Fr.David Fleming S • Fr.32 Lenny Wicks 32 Lenny Wicks CBCB • • Jr.Jr.33 Josh Lee WR • RFr.33 Josh Lee WR • RFr.34 Jabari Scott TB • Jr.34 Jabari Scott TB • Jr.35 Nate Ward LB • Sr.35 Nate Ward LB • Sr.36 Ben Nowicki P • Jr.36 Ben Nowicki P • Jr.37 Erik Johnson P • So.37 Erik Johnson P • So.3838 Gary Pezzuolo SS • Jr. Gary Pezzuolo SS • Jr.339 Scott Sentner FS • RFr.9 Scott Sentner FS • RFr.40 Adam House LB • RFr.40 Adam House LB • RFr.4141 Josh Myers DE • RFr. Josh Myers DE • RFr.42 Draye Ersery LB • Jr.42 Draye Ersery LB • Jr.43 Joel Younkins FB • RFr.43 Joel Younkins FB • RFr.44 Mike Barlak LB • Sr.44 Mike Barlak LB • Sr.45 45 Stephen MeadoStephen Meadows LBws LB • • Fr.Fr.46 Kyle Banna FB • So.46 Kyle Banna FB • So.48 Na’eem Outler DE • So.48 Na’eem Outler DE • So.49 Charles Gresham FB • Sr.49 Charles Gresham FB • Sr.50 Andy Colegrove C • RFr.50 Andy Colegrove C • RFr.51 Brian Mellott OG • Jr.51 Brian Mellott OG • Jr.52 Noah Taylor DE • Fr.52 Noah Taylor DE • Fr.53 John Sasson LB • RFr.53 John Sasson LB • RFr.54 Mike Williams DE • Fr.54 Mike Williams DE • Fr.5656 Deonta Tate LB • Fr. Deonta Tate LB • Fr.59 Roshon Simons LB • Jr.59 Roshon Simons LB • Jr.60 Nick Mernedakis 60 Nick Mernedakis DEDE • • So.So.61 Rob Fernback OG • So.61 Rob Fernback OG • So.62 Tyler Figueroa 62 Tyler Figueroa C • So.C • So.6363 Corbin Williamson OG • Fr. Corbin Williamson OG • Fr.64 64 Eric Rodemoyer OG • So.Eric Rodemoyer OG • So.66 Nhemie Theodore OG • Sr.66 Nhemie Theodore OG • Sr.

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School/High School36 Ben Nowicki* P 5-10 175 Jr. Gilbert, Ariz/Mesa CC/Mesquite72 Stiles O’Brien OT 6-5 280 RFr. Ellwood City, Pa./Ellwood City Donny Olson TE 6-2 220 RFr. Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch48 Na’eem Outler* DE 6-2 240 So. Occoquan, Va./Woodbridge88 Brian Palmer*** PK 5-11 180 Sr. Youngstown, Ohio/Mineral Ridge95 Bruce Palmer* DT 6-2 230 Jr. Mingo Junction, Ohio/Malone/Indian Creek70 Jon Penick* DT 6-2 290 Jr. Columbus, Ohio/Morehead State/Reynoldsburg38 Gary Pezzuolo SS 6-3 195 Jr. Edinburg, Pa./Mohawk Matt Phipps LB 6-1 225 RFr. Warren, Ohio/Lakeview83 Aaron Pitts* WR 6-2 185 Jr. Marion, Ohio/Harding26 David Rach LB 6-3 205 RFr. Canfi eld, Ohio/South Range73 Justin Rechichar* OG 6-3 300 So. Jeannette, Pa./Hempfi eld Area Derek Reighard WR 6-0 180 So. New Albany, Ohio/New Albany8 Jarvis Richards*** CB 5-11 195 Sr. Daytona Beach, Fla./Seabreeze64 Eric Rodemoyer OG 6-2 305 So. Sharon, Pa./Kennedy Catholic89 David Rogers TE 6-3 245 RFr. Kent, Ohio/Roosevelt27 Brandian Ross* FS 6-0 185 So. Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook15 Todd Rowan** QB 6-3 215 Jr. Braceville, Ohio/LaBrae67 Brad Samsa*** C 6-3 275 Sr. Warren, Ohio/Howland53 John Sasson LB 6-2 230 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel Jarrod Satmare PK 6-1 210 So. Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local96 Mychal Savage*** DT 6-2 305 Sr. Hartsdale, N.Y./Hargrave Military/New Rochelle74 Greg Sazdanoff OT 6-3 265 RFr. Mansfi eld, Ohio/Mansfi eld85 Nate Schkurko WR 6-2 195 RFr. Twinsburg, Ohio/Twinsburg34 Jabari Scott* TB 5-10 195 Jr. San Antonio, Texas/Taft39 Scott Sentner FS 6-2 185 RFr. McDonald, Ohio/McDonald59 Roshon Simons** LB 6-1 235 Jr. Columbus, Ohio/Eastmoor Academy25 Kevin Smith* TB 5-10 195 Sr. San Diego, Calif./Grossmont CC/Helix17 Dionte Snow WR 6-2 185 RFr. Toledo, Ohio/Scott6 Brandon Summers QB 6-0 205 Jr. Southfi eld, Mich./Toledo/Southfi eld56 Deonta Tate LB 6-1 215 Fr. Palmetto, Fla./Palmetto52 Noah Taylor DE 6-3 235 Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills66 Nhemie Theodore* OG 6-3 315 Sr. Irvington, N.J./Minnesota/Irvington86 Marquel Thomas WR 6-2 180 Fr. Virginia Beach, Va./Bayside22 Gary Thornton LB 5-9 190 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/East35 Nate Ward* LB 6-3 205 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio/Benedictine32 Lenny Wicks* CB 5-10 185 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Carrick Jay Wiezbiski FS 5-11 180 RFr. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio/Hargrave Military Academy11 Deon’te Williams* DE 6-4 200 So. Cleveland, Ohio/Glenville1 Ferlando Williams* WR 6-0 205 Sr. Warner Robins, Ga./Georgia Military/Northside54 Mike Williams DE 6-3 245 Fr. Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook63 Corbin Williamson OG 6-4 280 Fr. Suwanee, Ga./Hargrave Military/Atlanta Christian4 De’Angelo Wilson* CB 5-10 195 Sr. Sacramento, Calif./Mesa Verde43 Joel Younkins FB 6-2 225 RFr. Hubbard, Ohio/Hubbard

Fifth-year seniors in italicsNumbers, additional players and weights will be updated in the fall.Retired Numbers are 47 • 58 • 79

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Jon Heacock | Seventh Season (Muskingum, 1983)Assistant Coaches:Chris Bache • Off ensive Line | (Indiana, Pa., 1987)Sam Eddy • Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs | (Taylor, 1978)Dave Elliott • Wide Receivers | (Michigan, 1975)Sherod Holmes • Assistant Secondary | (Youngstown State, 2005)Jeff Mills • Defensive Coordinator; Secondary | (Western Washington, 1988)Jerry Olsavsky • Linebackers | (Pittsburgh, 1990)Antoine Smith • Defensive Line | (Maine, 2001)Brian Wright • Off ensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks | (Wooster, 1994)

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No. Name Pos. • Yr.No. Name Pos. • Yr.67 Brad Samsa C • Sr.67 Brad Samsa C • Sr.6868 Bill Dugan OL • Fr. Bill Dugan OL • Fr.69 69 AAndy Kowickindy Kowicki OL • Fr. OL • Fr.70 Jon Penick DT • Jr.70 Jon Penick DT • Jr.71 Kyle Brown OG • So.71 Kyle Brown OG • So.72 Stiles O’Brien OT • RFr.72 Stiles O’Brien OT • RFr.73 Justin Rechichar OG • So.73 Justin Rechichar OG • So.74 Greg Sazdanoff OT • RFr.74 Greg Sazdanoff OT • RFr.775 Chris Gammon OT5 Chris Gammon OT • • So.So.76 Bobby Coates*76 Bobby Coates* OGOG • • So.So.7777 D.J. Main OL • Fr. D.J. Main OL • Fr.78 Tyler Booth*** OT • Sr.78 Tyler Booth*** OT • Sr.80 Patrick Bellish TE • RFr.80 Patrick Bellish TE • RFr.81 81 Donald Jones WR • Jr.Donald Jones WR • Jr.82 Ely Ducatel WR • RFr.82 Ely Ducatel WR • RFr.83 Aaron Pitts* WR • Jr.83 Aaron Pitts* WR • Jr.84 Nick Canterino WR • Sr.84 Nick Canterino WR • Sr.8585 Nate Schkurko WR • RFr. Nate Schkurko WR • RFr.86 86 Marquel Thomas WR • Fr.Marquel Thomas WR • Fr.87 Derrick Bush*** TE • Sr.87 Derrick Bush*** TE • Sr.88 Brian Palmer*** PK • Sr.88 Brian Palmer*** PK • Sr.89 89 David Rogers TE • RFr.David Rogers TE • RFr.90 90 CCrispin Ferrispin Fernandez DT • Jr.nandez DT • Jr.9191 Brad Miller DT • RFr. Brad Miller DT • RFr.92 92 Warren Felton DT • Fr.Warren Felton DT • Fr.9393 Joe Marshall DL • Fr. Joe Marshall DL • Fr.94 Torrance Nicholson* 94 Torrance Nicholson* DT • So.DT • So.95 Bruce Palmer* DT • Jr.95 Bruce Palmer* DT • Jr.96 Mychal Savage*** DT • Sr.96 Mychal Savage*** DT • Sr.97 Roger Gillum DT97 Roger Gillum DT • • JrJr..98 Bobby Lykes-Knight* DT • Sr.98 Bobby Lykes-Knight* DT • Sr.99 Luke Matelan* 99 Luke Matelan* DE • So.DE • So. Ty Campana Ty Campana WR • Jr.WR • Jr. Jaimie Frasure DE • Jr. Jaimie Frasure DE • Jr. Bob Gratz PK • Jr. Bob Gratz PK • Jr. Joe Harder SS • RFr. Joe Harder SS • RFr. Michael Kreatsoulas LB • RFr. Michael Kreatsoulas LB • RFr. Donny Olson TE • RFr. Donny Olson TE • RFr. Matt Phipps LB • RFr. Matt Phipps LB • RFr. Derek Reighard WR • So. Derek Reighard WR • So. Jarrod Satmare PK • So. Jarrod Satmare PK • So. Jay Wiezbiski FS • RFr. Jay Wiezbiski FS • RFr.

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Canfield, OhioCanfield, OhioCanfield High SchoolCanfield High School

2007 | JUNIOR: Served as the long snap-per and short snapper throughout the season...appeared in all 11 games...only

player to snap the ball for the year...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Lock Haven...had fi ve total tackles...had two stops at Ohio State...credited with a solo and an assist at OSU...had two stops, one solo and one assist, at Indiana State...had an assist against Lock Haven...played 101 snaps on special teams...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Lock Haven...earned his second letter...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Served as primary long snapper and short snap-per...only player to snap the ball for the year...was a three-time HBK

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in three games as a reserve fullback...saw action against Southern Utah, Indi-

ana State and Western Illinois...played 15 snaps in the backfi eld...saw 16 snaps as a member of special teams units...posted a 4.0 grade-point av-erage in the fall semester...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll and earned Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...dressed for all 14 games as a reserve long snapper...scout special teams player of the week against Illinois State (regular season)...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a fi rst-team Division II All-Ohio line-backer...the Cardinals were 14-1 and appeared in the Division II state championship game...Canfi eld lost 31-29 to Toledo Central Catholic in title game...played fullback...team-high 120 total tackles...had four in-terceptions, three pass breakups and two sacks...All-Metro Athletic Con-ference and All-Northeast Ohio while being named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year...team defensive MVP...selected to play for Ohio in the Big 33 Game...intercepted three passes in playoff win over Louisville...rushed for 624 yards on 94 carries...had 52 yards on 11 rushes in state title game...team captain...in 2004, was a second-team All-Ohio line-backer...posted a team-high 93 tackles...selected all-conference and All-Northeast Ohio...named a team captain...Cardinals were 7-4 advancing to the state playoff s...coach was Mike Pavlansky...played baseball...won the 2004 K.O. Drugs Boxing Heavyweight Championship...member the National Honor Society.PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Debra Banna...his father, Tom was a fullback for the Penguins from 1972-74...Uncles Rick and Nazih also played for the Guins...has two brothers (Tom, Dan)...born Dec. 1, 1987...major is exercise science.

KYLE BANNA

Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF FR2007 14/0 1 5 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 02006 11/0 2 3 5 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 02005 5/0 2 6 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0Total 30/0 5 14 19 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 3 0 0

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#46 • FULLBACK#46 • FULLBACK

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Monroeville, Pa.Monroeville, Pa.GatewayGateway High School High School

MIKE BARLAK#44 • LINEBACKER#44 • LINEBACKER

SR.SR. | 6-2 | 2 | 6-2 | 23535

Special Teams Player of the Game recipient...earned honors against Maine, Missouri State and Illinois State (playoff s)...had six total tackles...credited with 34 total plays on defense during the regular season...most extensive action was at Western Illinois...fi nished with three stops and a pass breakup against the Leathernecks...had two tackles at Missouri State...had an assist against UNI...earned his fi rst letter...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll.2005 | FRESHMAN: One of seven true freshmen to see playing time...fi nished with eight tackles playing in fi ve games...was a member of the special-teams units and reserve linebacker...season-high four stops at Indiana State...two tackles against Slippery Rock...had tackles at Liberty and Pittsburgh...had solo stops against the Panthers and Sycamores...credited with 42 plays on defense...had a season-high 18 at Indiana State...did not play in the fi nal fi ve contests...was scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Western Kentucky.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a second-team all-state The Associated Press Class AAAA selection...named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Terrifi c 25...named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Fab 22...fi rst-team All-Quad Southwest selection...team was 11-2 losing in the WPIAL AAAA title game to Pittsburgh Central Catholic...had eight tackles in the game...was Gateway’s fi rst appearance in the championship game since 1986...second on the team with 118 tackles, including 49 solos...had six sacks, recovered two fumbles, forced two fumbles and had two interceptions...had eight rushes for 52 yards...a 19-yard touchdown run against McK-eesport...caught four passes for 166 yards and a score...played tight end and running back...returned a fumble 28 yards for a touchdown against Woodland Hills...had a 55-yard touchdown reception against Thomas Jeff erson...team captain...as a junior, recorded 84 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions...Gators fi nished 9-2...lost to North Hills in the state quarterfi nals...named fi rst-team All-Quad South...in career, recorded 209 total tackles, including 66 solo stops, 10.5 sacks and four interceptions...team won three straight conference championships and made three playoff appearances...three-year mark of 29-7...three-year letterwinner...team was 9-3 sophomore year...coach was Terry Smith.PERSONAL: Parents are Kevin and Terry Barlak...has a sister (Sara)...father Kevin attended Southern Illinois and was a long snapper and off ensive guard for the Salukis in 1972...born Oct. 24, 1986...major is integrated mathematics (education).

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in six games as a wide receiver and member of spe-cial teams...caught three passes for 21

yards...had a season-long nine-yard reception against Lock Haven...had a seven-yard grab against Southern Illinois...had a fi ve-yard catch at In-diana State...returned an onside-kick attempt 37 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Missouri State...also played against Ohio State and Stony Brook...played 127 snaps on off ense and 20 on special teams...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Missouri State...earned his fi rst letter.HIGH SCHOOL: Was the starting quarterback as a junior and senior for the Bluejays...as a senior was an All-Detroit North Honorable Mention selection...served as a team captain...ran a spread off ense, which used multiple receiver sets...for his career threw for more than 1,600 yards and ran for over 1,000 yards...threw 17 touchdown passes and had 11 rushing scores...was a two-time Oakland Activities Association Division II all-conference selection...as a junior was 65-of-123 for 1,021 yards and eight touchdowns...also ran for 623 yards and fi ve scores...coach his se-nior year was Tim Conley...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Doreese and Darryl Barnes...has a brother...born May 6, 1989...major is business management.

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week vs. Northern Iowa...named to the Gate-

way’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a fi rst-team Ohio Division II all-state selection as a defensive lineman...named a fi rst-team All-Northeast Inland District selection...fi nished the year with 68 tackles, including 10 for losses and seven sacks...had three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles...also a fi rst-team All-Metro Athletic Conference selection as a tight end...caught 10 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns...tabbed a fi rst-team All-Northeast Ohio selection as a defensive lineman and was hon-orable mention as a tight end...Cardinals fi nished with an 8-3 record...season ended with a 42-37 loss to Pickerington Central in the Division II Region 7 quarterfi nals...Canfi eld trailed 42-14 before pulling within fi ve points...had a touchdown reception in that contest...his junior year, Canfi eld reached the state championship game fi nishing with a 14-1 re-cord...coach was Mike Pavlansky...also played basketball and baseball.PERSONAL: Parents are Lynne and George Bellish...has two sisters...born May 21, 1989...major is business management.

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in the fi nal two games of the year on special

teams...saw action at Indiana State and against Western Illinois...on fi rst play as a Penguin forced a fumble on a kickoff return by Indiana State with a vicious hit...earned the Derek Pixley Hit of the Week for the game...credited with the tackle against the Sycamores on his special teams play...played six snaps on special teams.C.C. OF SAN FRANCISCO: CCSF lost to El Camino 49-35 in the California Community Colleges Commission in Athletics Football Championship Game...had eight tackles in the contest, including fi ve solo stops and a pass breakup...the Rams fi nished 10-2...CCSF also fi nished second his redshirt freshman year...coach was George RushHIGH SCHOOL: Played wide receiver and cornerback at Catholic…named Class 2A Honorable-Mention all-state…tabbed All-Sun Coast Conference, All-Pinellas County…earned three letters and was a two-time captain…coach was Dan Mancuso…competed in track and fi eld and played soccer.PERSONAL: Parents are Glynette and Stanley Barney…has two broth-ers…born June 4, 1987…major is general studies.

SouthfSouthfield, Mich.ield, Mich.SouthfiSouthfieldeld High School High School

DOMINIQUE BARNES#29 • #29 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

SO.SO. | 5-11 | 180 | 5-11 | 180St. Petersburg, Fla.St. Petersburg, Fla.CatholicCatholic High School High School

City College of San FranciscoCity College of San Francisco

EVERETT BARNEY#3 • #3 • CORCORNERBACKNERBACK

JJR.R. | 5-10 | 1 | 5-10 | 18080

Canfield, OhioCanfield, OhioCanfieldCanfield High School High School

PATRICK BELLISH#80 • #80 • TIGHT ENDTIGHT END

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in nine games mainly as the Penguins’ kickoff specialist...had 47 kickoff s for a

total of 2,813 yards...averaged 59.9 yards per kickoff ...had two touch-backs...had a high of eight kickoff s against Missouri State...kicked a 41-yard fi eld goal at Ohio State...credited with three solo tackles...had stops against Missouri State, Illinois State and Western Illinois...did not play against South Dakota State and Southern Utah...played 48 snaps on special teams...posted a 4.0 grade-point average during the fall and spring semesters...earned his fi rst letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was Special Teams scout player of the week against Penn State and James Madison...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in fall and spring semesters...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News PIAA Class AA selection as a kicker...selected for the PSFCA East-West All-Star Game...made 9-of-11 fi eld-goal attempts, fi ve of which were longer than 40 yards...season-long 50-yarder...was 18-of-21 on extra-point kicks...fi rst-team all-section and fi rst-team all-distict pick...missed action early in the season with an injury...the Huskies went 6-4 his senior season..team captain...Erie County Athlete of the Year...had a state-record 488 yards rushing against Fort LeBoeuf...broke the previ-ous mark of 455...ran for six touchdowns, including 89-yard and 77-yard scores...had 28 carries for an average of 17.4 yards per rush...scored 44 points in the game with six touchdowns and eight extra points...had 183 rushing attempts for 1,527 yards and 18 touchdowns...averaged 190.9 yards...had 11 punts for an average of 39 yards...season-long boot of 54 yards...20 kickoff s, six touchbacks...had 329 career points scored...as a junior was a second-team Class AA pick as a punter...had 28 touchbacks on kickoff s...fi rst-team all-district as a punter, placekicker and defensive back...second-team selection as an all-purpose back...as a sophomore was a fi rst-team Erie County selection as a punter, placekicker and de-fensive back...coach was Dan Budaziewski...also participated in track and fi eld...class Valedictorian...member of Student Council.PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Mary Blose...has a brother (Justin) and sister (Elizabeth)...born Nov. 16, 1986...major is middle childhood educa-tion.

2007 | SENIOR: Saw action against Ohio State...suff ered a knee injury in the spring that was reinjured against the

Buckeyes...did not play the remainder of the season and was granted a medical redshirt...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the spring semes-ter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.2006 | JUNIOR: Started all 14 games at left tackle...played a team-best 677 snaps during the regular season...highest grade was 84 percent against Indiana State...had an 82 percent outing at Missouri State...in playoff win over JMU graded at 83 percent playing all 77 snaps...high during regular season was 75 plays at Illinois State...was a two-time Off ensive Lineman of the Game...named lineman of the game at Penn State and at Missouri State...earned his third letter.2005 | SOPHOMORE: Played in eight games and made four starts on the off ensive line...started at right guard against Illinois State, Indiana State, Western Illinois and UNI...also saw action against Slippery Rock, Northeastern, Liberty and Pittsburgh...earned his second letter.2004 | FRESHMAN: Played in seven games and was in the starting lineup for four games...started at right tackle against Indiana State, Western Il-linois and Missouri State...also started against Liberty when YSU opened in a three-tackle set...was one of fi ve true freshmen to see action...joined teammate Josh Tanner as true freshmen to play on the off ensive line...earned his fi rst letter. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a Special Mention Division IV All-Ohio selection as a senior...was a fi rst-team Division IV Eastern District selection as well...also was a second-team all-conference and fi rst-team all-region pick...team fi nished with a 4-6 mark...as a senior was named his team’s best Off ensive Lineman...as a junior, the Trojans were 7-3...coach was Dale Martini...was a heavyeight wrestler...qualifi ed for the Division III State meet as a senior...placed second at sectionals as a senior...also was a district qualifi er and placed third in sectionals as a junior...wrestling coach was John Hite.PERSONAL: Parents are Dan Booth and Misty Booth-Uliner...has a brother (Ethan) and a sister (Brittany)...born June 23, 1985...major is general studies.

ErErieie, Pa., Pa.Harbor Harbor CCreekreek High School High School

STEPHEN BLOSE#13 • #13 • PLACE KICKERPLACE KICKER

SO.SO. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 185185New PhiladNew Philadelphia, Ohioelphia, Ohio

Tuscarawas ValleyTuscarawas Valley High School High School

TYLER BOOTH#78 • #78 • OFFENSIVE TACKLEOFFENSIVE TACKLE

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IOWA: Was a member of the Hawkeyes program from 2005 through 2007...red-

shirted in 2005 and did not play in 2007...played in two games as a red-shirt freshman in 2006...saw action against Montana and Purdue...in two appearances, rushed for 16 yards on four carries and had a touchdown...nine yards on two carries and a score against the Grizzlies...seven yards on two attempts versus the Boilermakers...coach was Kirk Ferentz.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a fi rst-team all-state selection as a senior...rushed 222 times for single-season school-record 2,147 yards and 36 touchdowns...had fi ve catches for 204 yards...collected 72 tackles on defense, with an interception...was fi rst-team all-conference and a team captain as a se-nior...Bears posted an 11-2 mark...set school single-game record with 214 rushing yards and four TDs on six attempts in fi rst round playoff game as a senior...as a junior, gained 844 yards rushing on 123 attempts, scoring 10 touchdowns...on defense compiled 76 tackles and an interception...Bears fi nished with 9-3 record...career totals include 465 rushing attempts for 3,491 yards and 52 touchdowns, along with 17 receptions for 534 yards...career totals on defense include 174 tackles and two interceptions...coach was Tom Nola...earned four letters in football as running back and defensive back and also earned two letters in basketball...member of National Honor Society.PERSONAL: Parents are Darla and Dana Brown, Sr...born Jan. 8, 1987...has a sister (Morgan)...major is general studies.

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Redshirted.2006 | FRESHMAN: Was a member of the program but did not see action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was an honorable-mention All-Ohio Division III selec-tion playing off ensive tackle...was a two-time fi rst-team All-East District pick...was special mention all-state as a junior...named OVAC all-confer-ence as a junior and senior...named the area’s top off ensive lineman...also a two-time All-Columbiana County pick...was a three-year letter-winner...was a captain as a senior...coach was Rich Wright...also com-peted in wrestling.PERSONAL: Father is Robert Brown...has a sister...sister attends YSU...born Sept. 1, 1987...major is business management.

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2007 | JUNIOR: Named Second-Team All-Gateway...played in 10 of 11 games, starting nine games...caught a career-high 30 passes for a career-best 310 yards and one touchdown...third on the team in receiving yards and receptions...had a high of fi ve receptions for 38 yards at Southern Illinois...had a high of 59 yards on four catches at UNI...caught a 28-yard touchdown pass against the Panthers...hauled in four passes for 55 yards against Western Illinois, including a season-long 36-yarder...four catches for 29 yards against Illinois State...three receptions for 35 yards against Stony Brook...three catches for 26 yards against Southern Utah...two receptions for 24 yards against South Dakota State...two grabs for 21 yards at Indiana State...two receptions for 12 yards at Ohio State...had an 11-yard reception against Missouri State...credited with 584 off ensive snaps played by the coaching staff ...high was 68 against Illinois State...played more than 60 snaps against Southern Illinois (66), South Dakota State (64), Stony Brook (62), Missouri State (62) and Illinois State...did not play against Lock Haven...HBK Off ensive Player of the Game vs. South Dakota State and UNI...three-time Jim Zdelar YSU Off ensive Lineman of the Week...earned honors vs. Missouri State, Southern Utah and Illinois State...earned his third letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Named Second-Team All-Gateway... played in 13 of 14 games...started fi ve games...caught six passes for 74 yards for an average of 12.3 yards per grab...had one reception against Slippery Rock, Penn State, Western Kentucky and James Madison...recorded a season-best two receptions for 18 yards against Northern Iowa, including a long of 15 yards...reception against James Madison in the playoff s went for a season-long 29 yards...hauled in a 14-yard reception against Penn State...four receptions went for fi rst downs...graded out at 88 percent against Western Illinois and UC Davis, 87 percent against Northern Iowa and 85 percent against James Madison...named HBK Off ensive Player of the Game at Penn State...played 322 snaps during the regular season...regular-season high of 48 versus UC Davis...played 54 snaps versus JMU...


ClaClairton, Pa.irton, Pa.CClairtonlairton High School High School

IowaIowa

DANA BROWN#21 • #21 • TAILBACKTAILBACK

JJR.R. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 203203

LisbonLisbon, Ohio, OhioBeaver LocalBeaver Local High School High School

KYLE BROWN#71 • #71 • OFFENSIVE OFFENSIVE GUARDGUARD

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CirclevilleCircleville, Ohio, OhioCirclevilleCircleville High School High School

DERRICK BUSH#87 • #87 • TIGHT ENTIGHT ENDD

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2007: Was a member of the squad, but did not see action.2006: Did not see action...named scout

team Special Teamer of the week against Maine...named to the Gate-way’s Academic Honor Roll.2005: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a member of the football squad for three years and was an outstanding track and fi eld performer at Struthers...was an all-conference performer as a wide receiver...coaches were Gary Zetts and Pete Pirone...as a senior, member of the 4x200-relay team that placed second at the Division II state meet in 2005...ran anchor on the 4x100 relay squad that also placed second...was on the 4x400-relay squad that placed fi fth...as a junior, ran anchor on the 4x100-relay state champion-ship relay team...helped Struthers to a second-place fi nish in the 4x200-relay...track and fi eld coach was Mike Carden.PERSONAL: Parents are T.J. and Debbie Campana...has three sisters and a brother...born June 11, 1986...his grandfather, Al Campana, played for YSU from 1946-49...major is general studies.

2007 | JUNIOR: Appeared in six games...saw action against Ohio State, Stony

Brook, Lock Haven, Southern Utah, Indiana State and Western Illinois as a reserve wide receiver...caught his fi rst career pass at Indiana State...reception was for eight yards...played 20 snaps on off ense...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academ-ic Excellence Award.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Was a member of the team but did not see ac-tion...named the Scout Team Off ensive Player of the Week against West-ern Kentucky...named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Northern Iowa...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.MALONE | 2004 and 2005: Was a member of the Pioneers’ program in 2004 and 2005...redshirted as a freshman...coach was Dan Hansen.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2003, was a Special Mention All-Ohio Di-vision IV selection...named all-conference, all-county and All-Northeast Ohio...caught 60 passes for 1,006 yards...his 60 receptions ranked 16th in the state...set school mark for receiving TDs in a game...played wide receiver and defensive back...team won TAC championship in 2003...coach was Bud McSuley...also played baseball and basketball...member of the Honor Roll and National Honor Society.PERSONAL: Parents are Tony and Theresa Canterino...has two brothers (Anthony and Michael)...born July 22, 1985...major is physical educa-tion.

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started against Slippery Rock, Maine, Southern Illinois and fi nal two play-off games...did not play at Missouri State...earned his second letter.2005 | FRESHMAN: One of seven true freshmen to see action...played in all 11 games, starting six of the last seven games...made fi rst career start against Illinois State...also started against Indiana State, Western Illinois, Missouri State, Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky...caught three passes for 33 yards...had a season-long 15-yard catch against Western Illinois...had a 10-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter at UNI...had an eight-yard grab at Southern Illinois...two-time YSU Off en-sive Lineman of the Game (UNI, Pittsburgh)...earned his fi rst letter.HIGH SCHOOL: Named second-team All-Ohio Division III at tight end as a senior...also a fi rst-team All-Southeast District, all-county and all-league selection...team lost 21-7 to Kettering Alter in the Division III playoff s...scored the Tigers’ lone touchdown on a nine-yard reception...caught three passes for 19 yards in the game...was named team’s most valuable lineman for the season...team fi nished the year 8-3...Tigers were seventh in Division III Region 12 OHSAA computer ratings...as a junior, was special-mention All-Ohio...fi rst-team All-Southeast District...team was 7-3 in 2003...coach was Keith Downing...center on the basket-ball team...competed in track and fi eld...state qualifi er in the discus.PERSONAL: Mother is Anna Vanchure...born Sept. 8, 1987...major is ac-counting.

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in nine games, starting the fi nal four games at center...saw time at both cen-

ter and guard spots...season-best grade of 77 percent came at Indiana State...played 345 snaps for the season...played a season-high 64 snaps against Illinois State...played more than 55 snaps against Western Illi-nois (55), Indiana State (56), Southern Utah (60), UNI (63) and Illinois State...played 288 snaps in the fi nal fi ve games...did not play against Ohio State or Southern Illinois...earned his fi rst letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week vs. Maine.HIGH SCHOOL: Was an honorable-mention All-Federal League selec-tion as an off ensive lineman...selected to play in the East-West Canton

StruthersStruthers, Ohio, OhioStStruthersruthers High School High School

TY CAMPANAWIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

JRJR.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 181855

GiGirardrard, Ohio, OhioGiGirarrardd High School High School

Malone CollegeMalone College

NICK CANTERINO#84 • #84 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

SSRR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 212100

CantonCanton, Ohio, OhioGlen OakGlen Oak High School High School

BOBBY COATES#76 • #76 • OFFEOFFENSIVE GUARDNSIVE GUARD

SOSO.. | 6-4 | | 6-4 | 292955

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2007: | FRESHMAN Redshirted...dressed for all 11 games.HIGH SCHOOL: Tabbed by Rivals.com

as the 11th-best player in the state...honorable-mention Class 4A all-state selection...completed 62-of-117 passes for 842 yards...season-best 204 yards and 34 attempts against Cathedral in state playoff s...team posted a 6-4 mark..named team MVP...selected to play in the North/South All-Star Game by Central Indiana coaches...earned Roncalli’s Most Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Award...also earned Rebel Cour-age Award...as a junior, completed 102-of-161 passes (63.4 percent) for 1,572 yards and 18 touchdowns...ran for 351 yards on 58 attempts while scoring fi ve touchdowns...Roncalli lost 28-27 in Class 4A State Champi-onship game...threw a 64-yard touchdown pass in the title game...Reb-els posted a 12-3 mark...also earned all-state, all-county and all-confer-ence mention in 2005...school won state titles in 2003 and 2004...coach was Bruce Scifres...also a four-year standout in basketball...fi nished as Roncalli’s all-time leading scorer (1,127 points)...as a senior, scored a school record 454 points...set school mark with 62 3-pointers made and 106 free throws made...team set a school record with 20 wins...Rebels lost to Howe 71-63 in Class 3A Sectional 26 fi nal posting 20-2 mark...scored 27 points in the game, making fi ve 3-pointers...had a career-best and school-record-tying 38 points against Cathedral...made six 3-point-ers and was 12-of-12 from the line...named to Associated Press and In-diana Basketball Coaches Association’s all-state honorable-mention...selected to the Indianapolis Star’s 2007 Basketball Super Team...named fi rst-team All-Marion County...also tabbed All-South fi rst team...was an academic all-state pick...averaged 16.9 points per game as a junior...was named the team MVP his junior year and co-MVP his senior year...

Repository All-Star Game...was selected as the team’s Lifter of the Year...as a junior, Glen Oak went 8-4 advancing to the Division I regional semi-fi nals...coach was Jack Rose...was a regional qualifi er in track and fi eld as a junior.PERSONAL: Parents are Stan and Joann Coates...has a brother (Josh)...born August 10, 1987...major is criminal justice.

Indianapolis, Ind.Indianapolis, Ind.RoncalliRoncalli High School High School

PAUL CORSARO#14 • #14 • QUARTERBACKQUARTERBACK

RFRFRR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 200200

COATESCOATES 2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week vs. Illinois State...named to the Gateway’s

Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was a fi rst-team Division IV selection as a defensive lineman...was a Southeast All-District selection being named the Defensive Player of the Year...was a fi rst-team All-SEOAL pick...as a tight end caught six passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns...aver-aged 28.2 yards per reception...Fighting Tigers fi nished the year 6-5 los-ing to Williamsport Westfall in the Division IV regional quarterfi nals...as a junior was special mention all-district...coach was Merril Triplett his senior year...coach his junior and sophomore years was Bob Lutz...also played basketball...scored more than 1,000 career points.PERSONAL: Parents are Rhonda and Jim Colegrove...has a brother...born Oct. 28, 1988...major is pre-nursing.

Ironton, OhioIronton, OhioIrontonIronton High School High School

ANDY COLEGROVE#50 • #50 • CENTERCENTER

RFRRFR.. | 6-4 | | 6-4 | 270270

2007: | FRESHMAN Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was an hon-orable-mention all-state selection...was

a fi rst-team all-county pick and named All-Florida Southwest...played wide receiver and defensive back...caught 28 passes for 554 yards and four touchdowns...team posted a 5-5 mark...as a junior, the Trojans fi n-ished 8-4...posted 253 yards receiving...coach was Chris Metzger...also played basketball and competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Rosemary and Enol Ducatel...has a brother and a sister...born June 1, 1989...major is pre-business administration.

NapNaples, Fla.les, Fla.LelyLely High School High School

ELY DUCATEL#82 • #82 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

RFRRFR.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 185185

also set school career records for most fi eld goals (365), most 3-point-ers made (149), 3-point fi eld-goal percentage (48.4), free throws made (277) and attempted (380)...coach was Michael Wantz...member of the honor roll every semester.PERSONAL: Parents are Susie and Greg Corsaro...his father played for Indiana State (1983-86)...cousin Pat Kuntz is a defensive lineman at Notre Dame...has two sisters...born March 24, 1989...major is biology/pre-dentistry.

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games as a reserve tailback and member of special teams units...had

rushing attempts in four games - at Ohio State, South Dakota State, Lock Haven and Missouri State...for the year had 108 yards on 27 car-ries...had nine rushes for 28 yards, including a long of nine yards against the Buckeyes...caught a pass for 18 yards at OSU for his lone reception of the year...had three rushes for six yards against SDSU...had a season-high 40 yards on fi ve rushes versus Lock Haven...ripped off a season-long 29-yard run against the Bald Eagles...had a season-best 10 carries for 34 yards against MSU...played 55 snaps on off ense and 91 on special teams...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Penn State and Illinois State (regular season).HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division II All-Ohio running back as a senior...named fi rst-team all-conference and fi rst-team all-district...was the WLIC Off ensive Player of the Year...ran for 1,037 yards on 209 attempts...scored 15 touchdowns...nine catches for 65 yards and a touchdown...also threw a 30-yard touchdown pass...had fi ve interceptions for 143 yards in returns and a touchdown...responsible for 18 touchdowns...re-turned 24 kickoff s for 585 yards, averaging 24.4 yards per return...had six punt returns for 72 yards...recorded 47 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...coach was Jim Bollenbacher...participated on Team USA at the 2006 Global Junior Championships in Detroit...team was comprised of selected players from the Toledo area...also competed in track and fi eld...two-time state qualifi er in sprint relays...squad won district 4x400 and 4x200 relay...team was regional champ in 4x400...a member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Eric and Christa Edwards...has two brothers (Eric and Cire)...born April 6, 1988...major is pre-business accounting.

2007: Sat out the season after transfer-ring from Gardner Webb...named to the

Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.GARDNER WEBB: Played in 10 games during 2006 campaign...recorded 21 total tackles, including 13 solo stops...also forced a fumble...had a high of six tackles, including four solos, against nationally-ranked Coastal Carolina...had fi ve tackles and a forced fumble in season opener against Jacksonville...credited with four stops, three solos, at UT-Martin...had two tackles against Woff ord and Charleston Southern...recorded one tackle against Tennessee Tech and Liberty...saw action against Appalachian State, Glenville State and VMI...did not play at Southeastern Louisiana... Runnin’ Bulldogs were 6-5...coach was Steve Patton.HIGH SCHOOL: Highly-regarded safety prospect who played at Maple Heights...helped Division II Mustangs to a 10-1 record in 2005, playing at receiver and safety…had 45 tackles, six pass break ups and an inter-ception on defense…recovered a fumble for a touchdown…rated the No. 77 overall prospect in Ohio by CouchScout.com...Maple Heights was 10-0 in the regular season before losing to Archbishop Hoban in Regional Quarterfi nals...Mustangs were 10-2 and reached the Regional Semifi nals in 2004...coach was Jeff Rotsky....also competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Mother is Carla Elliott...has two brothers and a sister...born June 5, 1988...major is psychology.

Sandusky, OhioSandusky, OhioSanduskySandusky High School High School

JORDAN EDWARDS#28 • #28 • LINEBACKERLINEBACKER

SOSO.. | 6-0 | | 6-0 | 210210MapMaple Heights, Ohiole Heights, Ohio

Maple HeightsMaple Heights High School High SchoolGardner-WebbGardner-Webb

ANDRE ELLIOTT#2 • #2 • FREE SAFETYFREE SAFETY

SOSO.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 181855

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Second-team Foot-hill All-Conference selection as sopho-

more in 2007...Roadrunners were 9-2 and shared the Foothill Confer-ence championship...coach was Dean Dowty.HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters as a linebacker...ranked third in school history in tackles...coach was Joe Roskam...also competed in track and fi eld...two-time state champion in sprints...member of school-record 4x400 and 4x800-meter relay teams.PERSONAL: Mother is Sabrina Ersery...has a sister (Braye)...born Sept. 25, 1986...major is criminal justice.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colo.Colo.SierraSierra High School High School

College of the DesertCollege of the Desert

DRAYE ERSERY#42 • #42 • LINEBACKERLINEBACKER

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Moved from the defensive line to off ensive tackle during the season...appeared in

four games as a reserve on the off ensive line...saw action against Stony Brook, Lock Haven, Missouri State and at Indiana State...played 39 snaps for the season...had a high of 19 against Lock Haven.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Missouri State and Illinois State (playoff s).HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-city, all-district and All-Summit County se-lection as a senior...was the county’s co-defensive player of the year...named team defensive MVP...had 120 tackles, 17 sacks and 20 quarter-back hurries...also played off ensive line...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Damon Beasley...also competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Mother is Contralaveta Gammon...has a sister and two brothers...born March 17, 1988...major is pre-social work.

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in three games as a reserve of-fensive lineman...played against Lock

Haven, Missouri State and at Indiana State...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Southern Illinois.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2005, was an Honorable Mention Federal League selection as an off ensive guard...was a three-year letterwinner...coach was D.J. Ogilvie...also participated in track and fi eld as a thrower...earns school’s outstanding Welding Student Award.PERSONAL: Mother is Annette Fernback...father and stepmother are Martin and Cindy Fernback...has two brothers...born April 30, 1987...parents attended YSU...major is physical education.

BoardmanBoardman, Ohio, OhioBoardmanBoardman High School High School

ROB FERNBACK#61 • #61 • OFFENSIVE GUARDOFFENSIVE GUARD

SOSO.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 226565

AkronAkron, Ohio, OhioEaEastst High School High School

CHRIS GAMMON#75 • #75 • OFFENSIVEOFFENSIVE TACKLE TACKLE

SOSO.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 228855

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Ap-peared in four games as a reserve of-fensive lineman and center...played

against Stony Brook, Lock Haven, Missouri State and at Indiana State...scout team Off ensive Performer of the Week against the Bears...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Performer against UC Davis and WIU...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year, two-way starter at Reedsville...as a senior, was fi rst-team All-Manitowoc County as an off ensive and defensive lineman...fi rst-team All-Olympian Conference selection on the off ensive and defensive line...participated in Shrine Bowl game...team captain...recorded 43 tackles, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two sacks...Vikings were 9-4 and made school’s fi rst-ever appearance in the Division 5 state semifi nals...as a junior, was fi rst-team all-county and second-team all-conference as an off ensive lineman...coach was Wade Rickmeier...standout wrestler...won the 275-pound WIAA Division 2 State Championship as a senior...pinned Brian Volkert in 3:36 in title match...fi nished 45-1...fi rst Valders wrestler since 1982 to win a state crown...posted a 30-9 mark as a junior in 215-pound class qualifying for the state championship...in 2004, was an All-American in Greco-Roman placing fi fth in the National Championships at 215 pounds...won state title in Greco-Roman as a sophomore and was third as a junior.PERSONAL: Parents are Rod and Nadine Figueroa...Rod competed in the 1992 Olympic Summer Games...he placed 10th in Heavyweight di-vision in freestyle wrestling in Barcelona...has a brother (Logan) and a sister (Rayna)...born June 24, 1988...major is Physical Education.

ReeReedsville, Wis.dsville, Wis.ValdersValders High School High School

TYLER FIGUEROA#62 • #62 • CENTERCENTER

SOSO.. | 6-4 | | 6-4 | 227070

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played against Lock Haven as a reserve in the back-fi eld...had three carries for three yards...

had a long run of two yards.2006 | FRESHMAN: Was a member of the program, but did not see ac-tion.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2005, was an Honorable-Mention All-Ohio Division II selection as a linebacker...named fi rst-team all-confer-ence and fi rst-team all-district...earned four letters and was a two-time captain...named team MVP...coach was Jay Corlew...also played baseball and competed in wrestling.PERSONAL: Parents are Chris and Cliff Frasure...has a sister (Alisia) and a brother (Cliff Jr.)...born Feb. 28, 1987...major is physical education.

Ashtabula. OhioAshtabula. OhioLakesideLakeside High School High School

JAIMIE FRASUREDEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

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as a reserve defensive back and on special teams units...saw a lot of action during dime packages...had 16 total tackles, including 11 solo stops...posted a season-high four tackles, all solos, at Illinois State...had three tackles in playoff contest at Appalachian State...had two tackles and a pass breakup versus Slippery Rock...had two solo stops against Indiana State...had two tackles against Missouri State...had single stops against Maine, UC Davis and Southern Illinois...credited with 68 snaps played by the coaching staff ...also returned eight kickoff s for 137 yards...had a long of 25 against UC Davis...averaged 17.1 yards per return...named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Illinois State (regular season)...earned his fi rst letter.2005 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in three games after transferring to YSU in fall camp...played on special teams at Liberty, Pittsburgh and against Illinois State...credited with seven defensive plays by the coach-ing staff ...had a high of four against Pittsburgh.2004 | Eastern Michigan: Played in 10 games, starting two...started against Bowling Green and Northern Illinois...fi nished the year with 37 total tackles, including 22 solos...had three fumble recoveries (Idaho, Western Michigan, Central Michigan)...had two pass breakups (WMU and Northern Illinois)...had a tackle for loss against NIU...recorded a season-high nine tackles, including six solo stops against the Huskies...seven tackles versus Ball State, including three solos...six tackles against Bowling Green, including three solos...fi ve tackles, including three solos against Western Michigan...four tackles against Central Michigan and

2007: Saw action against Lock Haven...had three rushes for two yards versus

the Bald Eagles.2006 | JUNIOR: Redshirted.WITTENBERG: Was a member of the squad in 2004 as a linebacker.HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-city and honorable-mention All-District se-lection...was a four-year letterwinner and served as a team captain...coach was James Miranda...also participated in baseball and wrestling...was a three-time city champion in wrestling.PERSONAL: Parents are Samuel Gresham and Ruth Sallee-Gresham...has two brothers...born Dec. 8, 1985...major is exercise science.

2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games as a member of special teams units and was a reserve in the second-

ary...credited with 13 total tackles, including eight solo stops...had a season-best three tackles against Indiana State...had two tackles, both solos against Stony Brook and Southern Illinois...had stops against Ohio State, South Dakota State, Lock Haven, Illinois State, Northern Iowa and Western Illinois...had a half tackle for loss at Indiana State...returned a recovered fumble three yards against Lock Haven...one of six true fresh-men to see playing time...played a team-high 235 snaps on special teams units...earned his fi rst letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior recorded 82 total tackles, including 39 solo stops...had double fi gures in tackles on four occasions...recorded six in-terceptions...had seven pass breakups and blocked two fi eld goals...was a second-team all-district pick...coach was Brian Davenport.PERSONAL: Parents are Susan and Oscar Gooden...has a sister...born July 18, 1989...academic interest is business...has a Life Rank with the Boy Scouts...attended same high school as current Penguin tailback Jabari Scott...major is pre-business marketing.

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action against Stony Brook...scout team De-fensive Player of the Week against

Southern Illinois.2006 | FRESHMAN: Did not see action in meeting initial NCAA eligibil-ity requirements.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle...played in the Jack Arvin All-Star Game...as a senior, Leopards were 12-1...opened the season with 12 straight victories before losing to Akron Butchel in Regional Finals (7-6)...team won the TAC-8 Championship...coach was Jeff Whittaker...also a two-year letterwinner in wrestling.PERSONAL: Parents are Lisa and Roger Gillum...has three sisters and two brothers...born March 25, 1988...major is criminal justice.


LibertyLiberty, Ohio, OhioLibLibertyerty High School High School

ROGER GILLUM#97 • #97 • DEFENSIVE TACKLEDEFENSIVE TACKLE

JRJR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 270270

San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio, TexasTaTaftft High School High School

NICK GOODEN#23 • #23 • STRONG STRONG SAFETYSAFETY

SOSO.. | 5-11 | | 5-11 | 200200

ColuColumbusmbus, Ohio, OhioEastmoor AEastmoor Academycademy High School High School

WittenbergWittenberg

CHARLES GRESHAM#49 • #49 • FULLBAFULLBACKCK

SSRR.. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 260260

ColumbusColumbus, Ohio, OhioWesterWesterille Northille North High School High School

Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan

TYLER GRIFFIN#24 • #24 • CORNERBACKCORNERBACK

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TwinsburgTwinsburg, Ohio, OhioTwinsburgTwinsburg High School High School

2007 | JUNIOR: Played in all 11 games as a wide receiver and on special teams...started four games...caught

16 passes for 214 yards...had four rushes for 15 yards...started against Ohio State, South Dakota State, Stony Brook and UNI...had a season-best four receptions for 35 yards against South Dakota State...had a season-high 51 yards on two grabs against Southern Utah, including career-long 41-yarder...caught three passes for 37 yards and had a rush at OSU...caught two passes for 35 yards, including a 28-yarder against Missouri State...had two runs for 16 yards versus the Bears...caught two passes for 28 yards at UNI, including a long of 26...two grabs for 20 yards against Western Illinois...had an eight-yard reception at Indiana State...played 459 snaps, second most among receivers...high of 60 at UNI while playing 58 against SUU...returned 10 kickoff s for 171 yards...had three returns for 41 yards against the Buckeyes...had two for 43 yards, including a 26-yarder at Southern Illinois...had two for 34 yards against Illinois State with a long of 23...had a 26-yard return against WIU...had


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Kent State...all four tackle against CMU were solos...team fi nished the year 4-7 overall and 4-4 in the MAC...coach was Jeff Genyk.HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division I All-Ohio selection as a defensive back his senior year in 2003...was also named fi rst-team All-Central Dis-trict...had three kick returns for touchdown in a game...played in the Central Ohio All-Star Game following his senior season...as a junior was a second-team all-state selection...was a four-year letterwinner...also participated in baseball and wrestling...was named to the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Larry Griffi n and Denise Gentry...has a brother (Deron) and a sister (Darly)...is the nephew of two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffi n...born August 4, 1985...major is business.

DA’MICHAEL HORNE#7 • #7 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

SSRR.. | 5-11 | | 5-11 | 118585

a 17-yard return against Stony Brook and a 10-yard return at Indiana State...named HBK Off ensive Player of the Game at OSU...had 10 to-tal tackles, including eight solos...four multi-tackle games...recovered a kickoff against Missouri State...played 176 snaps on special teams units...earned his third letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 14 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special team units...caught six passes for 61 yards and a touch-down...had seven tackles, including fi ve solos...had three catches for 34 yards against Slippery Rock...had an 11-yard reception against Indiana State...caught a pass for nine yards at Penn State...had a seven-yard grab against UNI...recorded 142 yards on seven kickoff returns...averaged 20.3 yards per return...had a season-long 33-yarder at Illinois State...had a 26-yard runback at Appalachian State...had two returns, including a 23-yarder versus James Madison...had a 19-yard return at Penn State...single tackles against PSU, Missouri State, Indiana State, UNI, Southern Illinois, JMU and Illinois State (playoff s)...named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against PSU...credited with 142 off ensive snaps played...high of 40 against Slippery Rock...earned his second letter.2005 | FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games as a member of special team units...one of seven true freshmen to play...also a reserve wide receiv-er, but did not catch a pass...played in the secondary against Indiana State...fi nished with eight tackles, six of which were on special teams...fi ve of special-team tackles were on kickoff s...had four tackles, including two solo stops versus the Sycamores...two tackles against Illinois State...also had stops at Liberty and Southern Illinois...earned his fi rst letter.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year two-way starter at wide receiver and defensive back...had 41 receptions for 762 yards...averaged 18.5 yards per catch...had 10 receiving touchdowns...against Mayfi eld had touch-down receptions of 72 and 75 yards...had 47 total tackles, including 35 solo tackles and recorded two interceptions...returned a fumble 23 yards for a score against Barberton...named fi rst-team All-Western Reserve Conference-North as a corner...was an all-county selection...returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown...had more than 1,000 all-purpose yards...team fi nished 5-5 at Ohio’s Division II level...was a three-year starter at corner...had fi ve career interceptions...as a junior, returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown against Copley...coach was Al Hedalkeuic...named all-conference in track...regional qualifi er in the 400 meters and the 4x400-meter relay.PERSONAL: Mother is Ayako Horne...has a brother (Eddie)...born March 25, 1987...major is fi nance.

Year GP/GS No. Yards Avg. Avg./G TD LG2007 11/4 16 214 13.4 19.5 0 412006 14/1 6 61 10.2 4.4 1 212005 11/0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0Total 36/5 22 275 12.5 7.6 1 41

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2007 | JUNIOR: Saw action against Stony Brook and Lock Haven...had two solo tackles against SBU...Special Teams

Scout Player of the Week against Southern Utah...scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Western Illinois...named to Gateway’s Aca-demic Honor Roll.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Member of the team, but did not see action...Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Indiana State and Western Kentucky.2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Member of the team, but did not see ac-tion...Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Northeastern...Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week versus Indiana State.2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letterwinner at Campbell...played free safety and cornerback for the Red Devils...was the team’s defensive back of the year as a senior...was a Red Devil award winner...team fi nished 6-4 his senior year...school is a member of Division IV...coach was John Ryan...also played soccer...was on the National Honor Society and a member of the Art Club.PERSONAL: Parents are Alex and Irini Kavouras...has two brothers (Jim and Mike)...born June 13, 1986...major is exercise science.


2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player vs. LHU...scout team Special Teamer vs. Illinois State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tabbed South Georgia Defensive Player of the Year...named the Class 5A Region 3-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year...fi rst-team Class 5A All-Georgia selection as a linebacker/defensive end...as a senior, had 91 total tackles, including 51 solo stops...recorded a school-record 30 tackles for losses, including seven sacks...four-year letterwin-ner...coach was Jeff Herron...competed in track and fi eld...high school teammate of Josh Myers.PERSONAL: Parents are Candace and Anthony House...has a brother and a sister...born Jan. 31, 1989...major is pre-business fi nance.

2007: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable-mention All-Ohio Division II selection...named fi rst-team all-conference, all-county

and all-district...scored on a 99-yard touchdown run...earned four let-ters and was a two-time captain...coach was Bill Albright...also compet-ed in track and fi eld and played basketball...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Kathy Zeolla and Steven Harder...has three sis-ters...born Oct. 23, 1988...major is undetermined.

GraftonGrafton, Ohio, OhioGrafton MidviewGrafton Midview High School High School

JOE HARDERSTRONG SAFETYSTRONG SAFETY

RFRFRR.. | 6-0 | | 6-0 | 200200

St. MarySt. Mary’s, Ga.’s, Ga.Camden CountyCamden County High School High School

ADAM HOUSE#40 • #40 • LINEBACKERLINEBACKER

RFRFRR.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 191900

2007 | FRESHMAN: Appeared in two games as a reserve punter...had three punts for 99 yards, an average of 33.0

per kick...had a 36-yard punt against Stony Brook...had two punts for 63 yards against Lock Haven...placed one punt inside the 20 versus the Bald Eagles...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...named to Gate-way’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: Played four positions for the Spartans...was punter, placekicker, defensive end and tight end...set a school record with a 69-yard punt...named All-Federal League...coach was D.J. Olgilvie...captain on the basketball squad...also competed in track and fi eld...earned nine letters.PERSONAL: Parents are Jan and Dr. Robert Johnson...has a brother and a sister...born August 24, 1988...earned Leslie Cochran University Schol-arship...major is biology/pre-med.

BoardmanBoardman, Ohio, OhioBoBoardmanardman High School High School

ERIK JOHNSON#37 • #37 • PUNTERPUNTER

SOSO.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 200200

CampbellCampbell, Ohio, OhioCampbellCampbell High School High School

TONY KAVOURAS#10 • #10 • STRONSTRONG SAFETYG SAFETY

SSRR.. | 5-8 | | 5-8 | 171700

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Was a member of the squad.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Spent two years on the team as a kicker...coach was D.J. Ogilvie...also participated in soccer.PERSONAL: Parents are Debbie and Warren Gratz...has a sister (Court-ney)...born Oct. 16, 1987...major is pre-business management.

Boardman, OhioBoardman, OhioBoardmanBoardman High School High School

BOB GRATZPPLACE KICKERLACE KICKER

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week vs. Lock Haven and Southern Utah...scout

team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Stony Brook.HIGH SCHOOL: Started at quarterback as a senior…was a strong safety and reserve quarterback as a junior…replaced Princeton defensive back Dan Kopolovich at quarterback...had 1,369 yards rushing in 11 games…rushed for 163 yards and scored three touchdowns in fi rst start against North Hills…had 85 yards on 15 carries while compet-ing four passes for 55 yards and a touchdown against Gateway…also returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown in the game…fi n-ished with 231 yards on 21 carries while scoring four touchdowns in win over Mt. Lebanon…had a season-high 239 yards on 11 carries and scored four touchdowns, including runs of 89 and 80 in WPIAL playoff win over Norwin…also threw a 65-yard touchdown pass in the con-test…suff ered 24-13 setback to Pittsburgh Central Catholic in WPIAL Quaterfi nals…threw a 45-yard touchdown strike…team posted an 8-3 mark…selected to play in the Big 33 Pennsylvania vs. Ohio all-star game…as a junior, Tigers won the WPIAL Class-AAAA and PIAA titles and a 13-2 record…school’s fi rst state title since 1994…intercepted two passes in the State Championship Game…is left-handed…one of fi ve fastest players on the squad…coach was George Smith…also compet-ed in track and fi eld in the sprint events.PERSONAL: Mother is Kari Keys...has a sister...born June 15, 1989...ma-jor is undetermined.

2007 | JUNIOR: Saw action against Stony Brook and Lock Haven...scout team De-fensive Player of the Week against Illinois

State...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against LHU...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Member of the team, but did not see action...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Western Kentucky...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against UC Davis...posted a. 4.0 grade-point average in the spring semester...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Member of the team, but did not see action...named the Four Square Academic Player of the Year...posted a


2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week ver-sus Slippery Rock.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a solid all-purpose player at Freedom...played running back, defensive back and returned kicks...was a second-team all-conference kick returner...named school’s Special Teams MVP...on defense had 38 tackles, had three interceptions and scored three touchdowns...had 540 all-purpose yards...coach was Marquel Black-well...team was 6-5 his senior year...competed in track and fi eld...earned Silver Scholar Award.PERSONAL: Parents are Edna and Nathaniel Lee...has a brother...born March 17, 1989...major is pre-business management.

McKeesport, Pa.McKeesport, Pa.McMcKeesport AreaKeesport Area High School High School

KAMRYN KEYS#9 • #9 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

RFRRFR.. | 5-11 | | 5-11 | 185185

HoHomeworthmeworth, Ohio, OhioMarlingtonMarlington High School High School

TOM KRUPKO#16 • #16 • CORNERBCORNERBACKACK

SSRR.. | 5-7 | | 5-7 | 171700

4.0 grade-point average in the fall...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Pittsburgh...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Rolland received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was scout team defensive player of the week against UNI...was scout team special teams player of the week against SMS...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year letterwinner as a strong safety at Divi-sion II Marlington...team captain as a senior...was a second-team all-con-ference selection as a senior...team was 6-4...was an honorable-mention all-league pick as a junior...coach was Steve Miller...also competed in track and fi eld...a four-time scholar-athlete award winner.PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Cathy Krupko...has three sisters and two brothers...sister Catherine ran track and cross country at YSU...born Nov. 21, 1985...major is biology/pre-med.

Lutz, Fla.Lutz, Fla.FreedoFreedomm High School High School

JOSH LEE#33 • #33 • WIDE REWIDE RECEIVERCEIVER

RFRFRR.. | 5-9 | | 5-9 | 118800

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Was the Trumbull Coun-ty Male Athlete of the Year...earned two

letters in football...coach was Dick Angle...also competed in wrestling and track and fi eld...was a three-time district qualifi er in wrestling.PERSONAL: Parents are Maria and Michael Kreatsoulas...has a brother (Jacob)...born Oct. 15, 1988...major is undetermined.

Warren, OhioWarren, OhioHowlandHowland High School High School

MICHAEL KREATSOULAS

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2007 | SENIOR: Did not see action.2006 | JUNIOR: Played in 13 games,

starting against Missouri State...credited with 11 total tackles, including fi ve solo stops...had a season-best four tackles at Missouri State, includ-ing two solos...also had tackle for loss...had two assisted tackles at Ap-palachian State...had single stops against Slippery Rock, Penn State, UC Davis, Western Illinois and UNI...credited with 112 snaps played during the regular season...did not play at Illinois State...earned his fi rst letter.2005 | SOPHOMORE: Redshirted...was the scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Illinois State.BOWLING GREEN: Attended the school prior to coming to YSU.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a defensive tackle at JFK...had 14 sacks, 75 tackles,

2007 | JUNIOR: Played in 10 games, starting six at fullback...started against South Dakota State, Stony Brook, Lock

Haven, Missouri State, UNI and Indiana State...had fi ve receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown....had four rushes for seven yards...against Stony Brook had two receptions for 17 yards, including a season-long 15-yarder...had two rushes for six yards...had a rush against Lock Haven...caught a three-yard touchdown pass against Missouri State...caught a six-yard pass at UNI...had a 10-yard reception at Indiana State...had a 19-yard kickoff return against Illinois State...credited with 187 plays for the year...had a high of 28 versus Stony Brook and Missouri State...did not play against Southern Utah...earned his second letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in 13 games, starting six at fullback...had three rushes for 30 yards and caught one pass...on fi rst career carry, rumbled 23 yards for a touchdown against Indiana State...had a four-yard run and caught a pass versus Southern Illinois...had a three-yard rush at Western Kentucky...had a 15-yard kickoff return against the Sycamores...started fi rst three contests of the year...also started against Western Il-linois, Western Kentucky and James Madison...credited with 221 plays for the regular season...high of 49 at Western Kentucky...earned his fi rst letter.2005 | FRESHMAN: Joined the backfi eld late in the season as a reserve fullback...saw fi rst action against Missouri State...played at Southern Illinois and against Western Kentucky...made the travel squad for UNI...Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Pittsburgh.HIGH SCHOOL: Played fullback and linebacker at Hubbard...Special-Men-tion All-Ohio Division III selection as a senior...was a fi rst-team all-confer-ence and all-county selection...team’s defensive player of the year...was a team captain as a senior...had 81 rushes for 625 yards and scored 16 touchdowns...averaged 7.7 yards per carry...recorded 54 tackles...rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns against Liberty...team was 9-1 post-ing perfect regular season...in fi nal OHSAA Computer Ratings Hubbard ranked seventh in Division III Region 9...lost to Mentor Lake Catholic in the regional quarterfi nals...team won the Trumbull Athletic Conference title...coach was Jeff Bayuk...before the season ranked as one of the top 100 seniors in the state by Ohio High School Magazine...also competed in track and fi eld...threw the discus and was a member of the relay teams...as a senior, just threw discus and placed sixth at conference...as a junior, was part of the third-place 4x100-relay team at districts...as a sophomore, placed seventh in the discus at districts...participated in Drama Club and Art Club.PERSONAL: Parents are Todd and Denella Stanford and Garcia Lane...has two sisters and three brothers...brother Shaun is defensive back at Ohio State...his dad Garcia also played at Ohio State...born April 22, 1987...major is telecommunication.

Year GP/GS Att. Gain Loss Net Avg. Avg./G TD LG2007 10/6 4 7 0 7 1.8 0.7 0 42006 13/6 3 30 0 30 10.0 2.3 1 232005 3/0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0Total 26/12 7 37 0 37 5.3 1.4 1 23

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HubbardHubbard, Ohio, OhioHubbardHubbard High School High School

BEN LANE#30 • #30 • FULLBACKFULLBACK

SSRR.. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 260260

CClevelandleveland, Ohio, OhioCleveland JFKCleveland JFK High School High School

Bowling GreenBowling Green

BOBBY LYKES-KNIGHT

#98 • #98 • DEFENSIVE TACKLEDEFENSIVE TACKLE

SSRR.. | 6-0 | | 6-0 | 313100

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Missouri State...scout team Special

Teams Player of the Week vs. Western Illinois.HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-conference and all-city selection...as a senior recorded 48 tackles, 11 pass break ups and two interceptions...had fi ve receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown...coach was Bill McGregor...also a standout basketball player.PERSONAL: Parents are Yanick and Roldol Louis...has a brother...born March 23, 1989...major is pre-business management.

Gaithersburg, Md.Gaithersburg, Md.Quince OrchardQuince Orchard High School High School

RANDY LOUIS#5 • #5 • CORNERBACKCORNERBACK

RFRRFR.. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 118800

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: First-team Academic All-Gateway selection...played in all 11 games, starting nine...started the fi rst seven at center...started the last two at right guard...played 468 off ensive snaps...played 72 snaps against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...played 67 snaps against South Dakota State and Stony Brook...played all 54 snaps at Ohio State...suff ered an injury during fi rst quarter against Southern Utah which hampered him next two games (UNI and Illinois State)...named Gateway’s Off ensive Lineman of the Week for performance against Stony Brook...also YSU’s Jim Zdelar Off ensive Lineman of the Game against SBU...posted 4.0 grade-point average in fall and spring semesters...earned his second letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in seven games as a reserve de-fensive lineman...had eight tackles, including two solos...had a season-high three tackles at Missouri State...two assisted stops at Penn State...two tackles against Maine, including a solo...one tackle against Slippery Rock...was the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week against SRU...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...earned his fi rst letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Rolland received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.OHIO: Redshirted in 2005...Bobcats were 4-7...coach was Frank Solich.HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division I All-Ohio off ensive lineman as a senior...received the Mack Truck Lineman-of-the-Year Award...selected to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game and in the Big 33 Ohio vs. Pennsylvania All-Star Game...fi rst-team All-Federal League and All-Northeast Inland District as an off ensive tackle...Fitch won the Federal League title in 2004...Falcons were 9-2 reaching the Division I District Quarterfi nals...fi nished career at Fitch with 104 tackles, 16.5 sacks, sev-en forced fumbles and three recoveries...on the off ensive line, graded at 96 percent rating as a senior and 93 percent as a junior...three-year starter on both lines...coach was Neal Kopp...member of the National Honor Society...earned the Henry Shuler Award for his team-leading 3.97 GPA...also lettered in track and baseball.PERSONAL: Parents are Cathy and Dave Mellott...has a sister (Jennifer)...born June 30, 1987...major is accounting.

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games, starting two games as a defensive end...started against South

Dakota State and Southern Utah...had seven tackles, including four solo stops...had three quarterback hurries...fi nished with a season-high two stops at Indiana State...both were solo stops and were tackles for losses, including a sack for a fi ve-yard loss...had solo stops against Lock Haven, Southern Utah, Illinois State, UNI and Western Illinois...credited with 321 total snaps played by the coaching staff ...coaches had him with 22 tack-les...earned his fi rst letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: Was named Class AAAA Quad East All-Conference as a defensive lineman by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette his senior season...Woodland Hills advanced to the PIAA Class AAAA fi rst round...Wolver-ines fi nished 10-3 for the season losing to eventual champion McKees-port in the WPIAL Class AAAA fi nals...named the Defensive Player of the Game in the championship contest...was tabbed the seventh-ranked defensive lineman in Western Pennsylvania...had 61 tackles and eight sacks his senior year...selected to participate in the PSFCA East-West All-Star Game...coach was George Novak...also played baseball, basketball and rugby...member of the Honor Roll and the National Honor Society...ranked at the top of his class.PERSONAL: Parents are Rich and Judi Matelan...has a brother (Logan)...born June 22, 1988...major is chemical engineering.


Pittsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.WoWoodland Hillsodland Hills High School High School

LUKE MATELAN#99 • #99 • DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

SSOO.. | 6-4 | | 6-4 | 250250

AustintownAustintown, Ohio, OhioAustintown FitchAustintown Fitch High School High School

OhioOhio

BRIAN MELLOTT#51 • #51 • OFFENSIVE OFFENSIVE GUARDGUARD

JJRR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 282800

seven forced fumbles and an interception...two-time all-conference se-lection...team went 8-2 his senior year and 6-3 his junior season...played in the East-West All-Star Game...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Roye Kidd...also played baseball and participated in wrestling...was a member of the National Honor Society.PERSONAL: Parents are Belinda and Lykes and Clarence Knight...has six sisters and a brother...born Oct. 3, 1985...major is criminal justice.

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2007 | JUNIOR: Played in 10 games as a reserve tailback and member of special

teams...rushed for 168 yards on 50 carries and scored three touchdowns...had two receptions for 14 yards...had a season-best 52 yards on a sea-son-high 13 carries against Stony Brook...recorded a long run of 15 yards against the Seawolves...had 49 yards on 11 rushes and a touchdown at Indiana State...scored on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Sycamores...had six rushes for 21 yards, including a long of nine at Ohio State...had nine carries for 18 yards against South Dakota State...scored a game-winning two-yard touchdown with 2:46 left in the game...had fi ve carries for eight yards and a score against Lock Haven...scored on a three-yard run in the second quarter...had 16 yards on four rushes against Missouri State...had two carries for four yards versus Western Illinois...caught a pass for eight yards against Stony Brook...had a six-yard grab at Indiana State...played 53 snaps on special teams...did not play against Southern Utah...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in nine games as a reserve tailback...had 22 rushes for 83 yards...caught one pass for 33 yards and a touchdown...touchdown reception was a 33-yard scamper on a dump off pass against SRU...had fi ve rushes for 23 yards, including a long on nine against the Rock...had six carries for 40 yards, including a 28-yarder against Indiana State...had six runs for 15 yards at Missouri State...had four carries for fi ve yards at Penn State...had one rush against Maine...credited with 33 total plays during the regular season.2005 | REDSHIRT: Practiced with the team but sat out because of NCAA transfer requirements.

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games, making a start at Indiana State...credited with 14 tackles for the

season, including six solos...had a season-high fi ve tackles against Lock Haven...had three tackles against Indiana State and Stony Brook...had two solos in each game...fi nished with two assisted stops at Ohio State...had a solo stop versus Missouri State...had 88 snaps played on defense...a member of special teams units saw action on 73 plays...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week versus Penn State and Illinois State (regular season).HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time second-team All-Ohio Capital Confer-ence selection at two schools...as a senior, was a second-team All-OCC Cardinal Division selection...was a fi rst-team all-district pick...Central went 6-4 in Ohio’s Division II...coach was Jay Sharrett...as a junior, was a second-team All-OCC Capital Division selection at North High School...North was 7-3 in 2004...also a standout wrestler...qualifi ed for the Divi-sion I state meet at 215 pounds as a senior...went 31-7 for the year after winning one of three duals at state...was a second-team all-conference selection and district qualifi er as a junior...posted a 31-6 mark...also competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Pete and Theresa Mernedakis...has two sisters (Amber, Mandy)...born April 19, 1987...major is undetermined.

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Southern Utah.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the all-region and All-Southeast Georgia football team...had 47 total tackles, including 25 solos...had six tackles for losses...played nose guard and end...as a senior, squad was 10-2...as a junior, Wildcats reached the state quarterfi nals fi nishing with a 12-1 re-cord...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Jeff Herron...also lettered in track and fi eld...teammate of linebacker Adam House.PERSONAL: Parents are Venita Ingram and Ralph Myers...born Sept. 20, 1987...major is pre-business management.

PickeringtonPickerington, Ohio, OhioPickerington CentralPickerington Central High School High School

NICK MERNEDAKIS#60 • #60 • DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

SSOO.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 220220Kingsland, Ga.Kingsland, Ga.

Camden CountyCamden County High School High School

JOSH MYERS#41 • #41 • DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

RFRRFR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 260260

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Stony Brook.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable-Mention All-Ohio Division I selection in 2005 and 2004...was a two-time all-conference, all-county and all-dis-trict selection...played in the Lorain County All-Star Game...earned three letters as an off ensive and defensive lineman...coach was Steve Hamil-ton...also played basketball...was named to the Lorain County All-Star team...had perfect attendance.PERSONAL: Parents are Janette Miller and Dyrral Johnson...has a broth-er (Dyrral) and a sister (Tiara)...born Jan. 30, 1987...major is physical edu-cation.

Elyria, OhioElyria, OhioElyriaElyria High School High School

BRAD MILLER#91 • #91 • DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE TACKLETACKLE

RFRRFR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 290290

SpringfieldSpringfield, Ohio, OhioKenton RidgeKenton Ridge High School High School

Charleston (W.Va.)Charleston (W.Va.)

BRANDON NICHOLSON

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2007 GATEWAY ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer Team and was an honorable-mention All-Gateway selection...played in 11 games, starting nine...credited with 42 total tackles, including 28 solo stops...had four tackles for losses, two sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup...had two quarterback hurries...posted a season-best eight tackles against Southern Utah...had fi ve solos stops in the game...had a sack for a 10-yard loss and recovered a Thunderbird fumble at the two-yard line to set up a third-quarter touchdown...in season fi nale against Western Illinois had seven total stops, including fi ve solos...had six stops in one-point loss at UNI, four of which were solo stops...cred-ited with fi ve tackles, four solos at Southern Illinois...fi nished with three


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CHARLESTON W. Va.: Played in two games at the NCAA Division II school...had 11 carries for 38 yards in win over Southern Virginia...scored on a two-yard run...had a long run of 12 yards.HIGH SCHOOL: Set school single-season record with 1,312 yards rushing and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior...averaged seven yards per rush...named the Clark County Off ensive Player of the Year...fi rst-team all-coun-ty, all-area and All-Central Buckeye Conference selection...second-team all-district...set school records with 272 yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries against Benjamin Logan...had touchdowns of 18, 24, 44 and 75 yards in that game...had a school-record 77-yard run...caught four passes for 50 yards...played free safety...was a team captain...as a junior was a special-mention AP Southwest Ohio all-district selection...intercepted a school record seven passes as a junior...coach was Joel Marratta...school competed on the Ohio Division IV level...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Herb and Gale Nicholson...has two sisters (Angela and Janae)...born Feb. 19, 1986...major is fi nance.

ColumbusColumbus, Ohio, OhioMarion FranklinMarion Franklin High School High School

TORRANCE NICHOLSON

#94 • #94 • DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE TACKLETACKLE

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stops against South Dakota State, Stony Brook and Missouri State...had two tackles at Ohio State and against Illinois State...had a seven-yard sack against the Buckeyes...had tackles for losses against South Dako-ta State and UNI...did not start against Ohio State and Illinois State...credited with 491 total snaps played by the coaching staff ...third most among linemen...HBK Defensive Player of the Game vs. Southern Utah...two-time Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game...earned honors vs. OSU and SIU...Haines Family Player of the Game vs. Southern Utah...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was scout team Defensive Player of the Week against Maine.HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division II All-Ohio defensive lineman as a senior...Marion Franklin fi nished 9-2 advancing to the regional quar-terfi nals...fi rst-team all-city and All-Central District selection...played for Ohio in the Big 33 Game...fi rst-team All-Ohio selection as a junior...Division II Central Ohio District Defensive Player of the Year...fi rst-team all-city and all-district selection...team was 9-2 his junior year reaching the regional quarters...coach was Brian Haff ele...a talented wrestler...as a senior posted a 31-4 as a heavyweight...placed sixth at districts...as a junior, posted a 42-4 mark and qualifi ed for the state Division I meet...fi nished 1-2 at state...won city championships as a junior and sopho-more...wrestling coach was Dave Oney...also competed in track and fi eld...member of National Honor Society.PERSONAL: Parents are Torrance and Mary Nicholson...has a brother (Terry) and sister (Rochelle)...born Dec. 12, 1987...major is accounting.

NICHOLSONNICHOLSON

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was an

honorable-mention All-Federal League selection as a tight end...was a two-time all-league pick...two-time Iron Falcon winner...earned two let-ters and was a team captain...coach was Neil Kopp.PERSONAL: Parents are Karen and George Olson...has two brothers and two sisters...born July 8, 1988...recipient of YSU’s Michael T. Hartzell Scholarship, honoring former police offi cer killed in line of duty...major is criminal justice.

Austintown, OhioAustintown, OhioAustinAustintown Fitchtown Fitch High School High School

DONNY OLSONTIGHT ENDTIGHT END

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in nine games as a reserve defensive end...cred-ited with 15 tackles, including seven so-

los...had a season-high three stops (all assists) against Lock Haven...had two tackles on six occasions...had two solo stops against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...also had a quarterback hurry and a tackle for loss against the Bears...played 145 snaps for the year...one of six true fresh-men to see playing time...did not play the fi nal two games...earned his fi rst letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior had 40 solo tackles and one interception...also caught eight passes for 214 yards as a tight end...as a junior, Vikings were 8-3 while qualifying for the state playoff s...was a team captain...coach was Keith King.PERSONAL: Parents are Regina Outler and Thomas Shelton...has three sisters and two brothers...born Oct. 3, 1988...attended same high school as former YSU linebacker James Terry...major is undetermined.


2007 | FRESHMAN: Saw action as a re-serve tackle against Lock Haven...played 31 snaps against the Bald Eagles...suf-

fered a season-ending knee injury the following week in practice...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...granted a medical redshirt...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: Played both off ensive and defensive line...was an all-conference selection on off ense and defense...earned the Brian Rubino Award...three-year letterwinner...coach was Curt Agostinelli.PERSONAL: Parents are Colleen Youssens and Patrick O’Brien...has two sisters and a brother...sister Darby played basketball at YSU and Kent State...born Nov. 8, 1988...major is criminal justice.

Ellwood City, Pa.Ellwood City, Pa.Ellwood CityEllwood City High School High School

STILES O’BRIEN#72 • #72 • OFFEOFFENSIVE TACKLENSIVE TACKLE

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OccoOccoquan, Va.quan, Va.WoodbriWoodbridgedge High School High School

NA’EEM OUTLER#48 • #48 • DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: Honorable-Mention All-Gateway selection...named to Gateway’s All-Newcomer team...punted 47 times for an aver-age of 37.1 yards per kick…totaled 1,744 yards...placed 18 kicks inside the opponents’ 20-yard line…long of 57 against Missouri State was lon-gest YSU punt since against Pitt in 2005…had four punts longer than 50 yards…placed four punts inside 20 versus Stony Brook and three against Southern Utah and Western Illinois…season-high seven punts at Ohio State for 243 yards...long of 46 against the Buckeyes...two punts versus South Dakota State for 77 yards (38.5 average)...fi ve punts against Stony Brook, including a 50-yarder...three punts against Lock Haven for 94 yards...four punts against MSU for an average of 38.5 yards...drilled four punts for 187 yards at Southern Illinois, a season-best average of 46.8 per kick...six punts for an average of 39.3 against Southern Utah...six punts for 220 yards versus Illinois State...four punts for 164 yards and a 41 average at UNI...drilled a 55-yarder against the Panthers in the UNI Dome...had a 30-yard punt at Indiana State...fi ve punts for 153 yards versus Western Illinois...eight fair catches on the year...YSU ranked sec-ond in the league in net punting overall and was fi rst in league games only...credited with two tackles...had one at Ohio State and one against SUU...named Gateway Conference’s Special Teams Player of the Week against Southern Illinois (Oct. 6)...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. SIU...earned his fi rst letter...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.MESA CC: First-team NJCAA All-American...fi rst-team JC Grid-Wire All-American...led the nation in punting average at 44.2 yards per kick...had 43 punts on the year...placed 14 kicks inside the opposition’s 20-yard line...had a long of 73 yards...named to the NJCAA All-Region I fi rst team...also named Western States Football League fi rst-team all-confer-ence...coach was Dan Dunn.HIGH SCHOOL: Coach was Rich Iverson.PERSONAL: Parents are Marie and Anthony Nowicki...has a brother and a sister...born July 12, 1988...major is chemistry.

Gilbert, Ariz.Gilbert, Ariz.MeMesquitesquite High School High School

Mesa Community CollegeMesa Community College

BEN NOWICKI#36 • #36 • PUNTERPUNTER

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2007 ALL-AMERICAN (H-M)2007 GATEWAY SECOND TEAM

2007 | JUNIOR: Honorable-Mention Sports Network All-American...second-team All-Gateway selection...played in all 11 games...converted 14-of-15 fi eld-goal attempts and 34-of-36 extra-point tries...made fi nal 11 attempts of the season to establish school mark for consecutive fi eld goals...scored a team-high 76 points...fi eld-goal percentage of 93.3 per-cent set a school record...percentage was also the highest among FCS kickers for the season...tied for 18th in the nation with 1.27 fi eld goals per game...booted three fi eld goals against Southern Utah and Illinois State...had 14 kickoff s...six against Southern Utah, fi ve against South Dakota State, two at Ohio State and one at Indiana State...kicked a 21-yard fi eld goal in the season opener at Ohio State...made 2-of-3 PATs and a 38-yard fi eld goal versus South Dakota State...made six PATs against Stony Brook...drilled fi ve PATs against Lock Haven...was 7-of-7 on extra points against Missouri State...two extra points and a 42-yard fi eld goal at Southern Il-linois...kicked fi eld goals of 37, 28 and 27 yards against SUU...made fi eld goals of 37, 40 and 41 against the Redbirds...at Northern Iowa connected on fi rst-half fi eld goals of 22 and 37 yards...at Indiana State made 28 and 32-yard fi eld goals and four PATs...made a 21-yard fi eld goal and kicked four PATs versus Western Illinois...had a 32-yard pooch punt against Stony Brook downed at the one-yard line...named Gateway Conference Special Teams Player of the Week twice...earned honor on Oct. 20 and Nov. 3...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Illinois State...earned his third letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 14 games..was 12-of-15 on fi eld goal attempts and 50-of-54 on extra-point attempts...was 7-of-8 on fi eld goals and 36-of-37 on PATs at Stambaugh Stadium...scored 86 points on the season, which ranked second behind tailback Marcus Mason’s 138…made fi nal 16 PATs of the year...50 PATs made were the fourth most in a season in school history...54 attempts tied for the second most in a year in school history...made all seven of his point-after attempts against Slippery Rock…converted on 4-of-5 extra points against Maine…kicked a

33-yard fi eld goal at Penn State…made all fi ve extra points and a 21-yard fi eld goal against UC Davis…kicked a career-long 44-yard fi eld goal and made four extra points at Missouri State…scored a career-high 13 points on fi eld goals of 40 and 33 yards and seven extra points against Indiana State…was 5-of-5 on extra points at Western Illinois…made a 28-yard fi eld goal and was 2-for-2 on extra points against Northern Iowa…made one extra point at Illinois State on a windy afternoon…made a 30-yarder and was 4-of-4 on extra points against Southern Illinois...kicked fi eld goals of 27 and 36 yards and an extra point at Western Kentucky…also kicked his fi rst punt, a 19-yard pooch to the nine-yard line, against the Hilltoppers...converted 40-yard and 26-yard fi eld goals and three PATs against James Madison in playoff s....had four PATs in playoff win over Illinois State...kicked a 31-yard fi eld goal and made three extra points at Appalachian State...named HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against James Madison...earned his second letter.2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games...was 7-of-12 on fi eld-goal attempts and 39-of-41 on extra-point attempts...scored 60 points for the year to lead the team...kicked a 37-yard fi eld goal and made 5-of-6 extra-point tries against Slippery Rock...had fi ve kickoff s in the game...converted fi ve extra points against Northeastern...made six extra points at Liberty in fi rst road game...made two fi eld goals in the fourth quarter in come-from-behind 20-17 victory over Illinois State...had a game-tying 26-yarder with 6:04 left and game-winning 21-yarder with 3:52 remain-ing...named the Gateway Special Teams Performer of the Week for his kicks...converted six extra points and a career-long 39-yard fi eld goal at Indiana State...had a 25-yard fi eld goal and two PATs against Western Illinois...made four extra points and a 19-yard fi eld goal versus Missouri State...kicked a 30-yard fi eld goal and two extra points at Southern Il-linois...made all six PATs in fi nale against Western Kentucky...attempted two fi eld goals in fi ve games...had a streak of 23 consecutive conversion kicks...made his last 13 PAT kicks of the season...was 7-of-10 from under 40 yards...did not play at Pittsburgh...earned his fi rst letter.2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-Ohio Division V selection as a senior and a junior...Rams fi nished 8-2 his senior season and just missed the playoff s... made 7-of-9 fi eld goals and was 35-of-36 on point-after kicks scoring 56 points...two-time fi rst-team Northeast Inland All-District V selection...two-time All-Trumbull County honoree...was a three-time InterCounty League pick...made 26-of-32 fi eld-goal attempts and 106 PATs...as a junior was 9-of-11 on fi eld goals and 34-of-34 on PATs scoring 61 points...booted a school-record 50-yarder...four-year starter...as a freshman was 10-of-10 on fi eld goals and 23-of-23 on extra point tries scoring 55 points...made a school-freshman record 42-yarder...coach was Shaun Brown...also played soccer, baseball and basketball...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Frank and Glenna Palmer...Frank is a lieutenant for the Youngstown City Police...has a sister (Holly)...born Jan. 5, 1986...major is integrated social studies (education).

Year FG-A Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Lg Blk2007 14-15 93.3 0-0 6-6 5-5 3-4 0-0 42 02006 12-15 80.0 0-0 4-5 5-7 3-3 0-0 44 02005 7-12 58.3 1-1 3-3 3-6 0-2 0-0 39 1Totals 33-42 78.6 1-1 13-14 13-18 6-9 0-0 44 1

PATs: CAREER: 123-of-131 • 93.9 percentPATs: 2007: 34-of-36 | 2006: 50-of-54 | 2005: 39-of-41Longest Attempt: 49 at Southern Illinois, 2005Longest Made: 44 at Missouri State, 2006Most Attempts: 3, three times (m.r. vs. Illinois State, 2008)Most Made: 3, twice (Southern Utah, 2008; Illinois State, 2008)Most Extra Points Made: 7, Slippery Rock and Indiana State, 2006Most Extra Point Attempts: 7, Slippery Rock and Indiana State, 2006Most Points Scored: 13 vs. Indiana State, 2006

PALMER’S CAREER KICKING STATISTICS


Youngstown, OhioYoungstown, OhioMineral RMineral Rididgege High School High School

BRIAN PALMER#88 • #88 • PLACPLACE KICKERE KICKER

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in seven games and had one start at tight end...

started against Lock Haven...had a kickoff return for 10 yards against Southern Utah...played 63 snaps...had high of 37 versus Lock Haven...played 16 against Missouri State...also a member of placement-kick special teams units...earned his fi rst letter.2006: Sat out the season per NCAA transfer rules...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Northern Iowa.MALONE: Played in two games for the Pioneers during the 2005 cam-paign...recorded four tackles, including three solos and one for loss…was a linebacker...team went 3-7...coach was Dan Hanson.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-way standout at Indian Creek...played line-backer and tight end...as senior, was a fi rst-team All-Ohio Division III selection...was also named fi rst-team All-OVAC, All-Eastern District and All-Valley...recorded 92 tackles, 12 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 15 hurries and three forced fumbles in his fi nal year with the Redskins...as a junior was an honorable-mention all-state pick...played in the Grange Insur-ance Ohio North-South Classic and the Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star Charity Football Classic...also a standout in baseball, earning all-dis-trict accolades...as a basketball player earned all-district and all-valley honors...played in the District 5 Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game...coach was Andrew Connor.PERSONAL: Parents are Bruce Palmer and Cathy Carney...born Oct. 30, 1986...father is an assistant football coach at Omaha (Neb.) Burke High School...major is history.

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 11 games on the defensive line making

one start...started at defensive tackle against Illinois State...credited with eight total tackles for the season, including fi ve solos stops...had season-high three tackles, including two solos against Lock Haven...credited with two stops at Ohio State...also had tackles against Stony Brook, Missouri State and Southern Utah...recovered a fumble that set up a fi eld goal against Ohio State...credited with 195 total snaps played by the coaching staff ...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules...was the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week against Western Illinois and James Madison.

Mingo Junction, OhioMingo Junction, OhioIndian CreekIndian Creek High School High School

Malone CollegeMalone College

BRUCE PALMER#95 • #95 • DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE ENDEND

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ColuColumbusmbus, Ohio, OhioReynoldsbReynoldsburgurg High School High School

MorMorehead Stateehead State

JON PENICK#70 • #70 • DEFENSIVE TACKLEDEFENSIVE TACKLE

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MOREHEAD STATE: Played for the Eagles in 2005...appeared in all 12 games...posted 13 tackles, including fi ve solo stops...had a tackle for a loss and a half sack...also blocked a fi eld-goal attempt...MSU was 8-4...team won Pioneer Football League’s south division title...coach was Matt Ballard.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time fi rst-team All-OCC selection...was a sec-ond-team all-district pick...played off ensive and defensive line...coaches were Kerry Hadakevic and Woody Underwood...was the school’s lift-a-thon champion in the bench press...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Cheryl Langston and Jon Penick...has three brothers...born Jan. 16, 1987...major is pre-business economics.

2007: Was a member of the team but did not see action...named to Gateway

Honor Roll.AKRON: Was a member of the Zips program in 2005...coach was J.D. Brookhart.HIGH SCHOOL: Played running back and free safety at Mohawk...was a fi rst-team Tri-County North all-conference selection during senior sea-son as a defensive back...named team’s defensive MVP...played in an all-star game following senior season...coach was Jason Long...also played baseball and basketball...was the runner-up for Lawrence County Ath-lete of the Year. PERSONAL: Parents are Sheri and Gary Pezzuolo...has two sisters (Brooke and Blaire)...born May 10, 1987...major is business manage-ment.

Edinburg, Pa.Edinburg, Pa.MoMohahawkwk High School High School

AkronAkron

GARY PEZZUOLO#38 • #38 • STRONG SAFETYSTRONG SAFETY

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Played linebacker for Lakeview...was a two-time All-Trumbull

County selection...was an honorable-mention All-TAC 8 pick...named team’s defensive MVP twice...coach was Tom Paulansky.PERSONAL: Parents are Pam and Alan Phipps...has two brothers (Zack and Jake)...born Dec. 6, 1988...major is education.

Warren, OhioWarren, OhioLakeLakeviewview High School High School

MATT PHIPPSLINEBACKERLINEBACKER

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and member of special teams...caught

two passes for 24 yards and a touchdown...had a fi ve-yard reception in season opener at Ohio State...caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against Lock Haven...credited with 100 off ensive snaps played...played in a season-high 32 against Southern Utah...also had 26 at Ohio State...played wide out against OSU, Stony Brook, LHU, SUU, Missouri State and Indiana State...earned his fi rst letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in fi ve games...caught a pass for 12 yards in opener against Slippery Rock...also played against Maine, at Penn State, UC Davis and Indiana State...played 18 snaps during the regular season...had a high of seven against Slippery Rock...was the scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Missouri State and James Madison...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2005 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Liberty...Scout Team Off ensive Player of the Week against Western Illinois.HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team All-Greater Buckeye Conference selection as a quarterback...honorable-mention Northwest All-District pick...Presi-dents were 6-4 his senior year and 9-2 his junior campaign...set the school mark for touchdown passes in a game...named the most valuable player of the East-West All-Star Game...coaches were Tim Hinton and John Brady...Brady as a senior...played basketball...was a member of the National Honor Society and ranked in the top 10 in his class...earned the Youth Award at the Black Heritage Council of Marion County Awards Banquet.PERSONAL: Mother is Lisa Pitts...born June 30, 1987...has a brother (Ryan) and two sisters (Alexis, Ciera)...major is accounting.

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in nine games as a reserve center and off ensive guard...credited with 140

snaps played on the off ensive line...had a high of 42 against Lock Ha-ven...played 31 against Southern Utah and 20 against Missouri State...a member of the placement kicks unit on special teams...did not play against Ohio State and Southern Illinois...earned his fi rst letter...named to the Gateway’s Honor Roll.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was named honorable-mention all-confer-ence on off ense and defense...ranked among the best linemen in the WPIAL...played off ensive tackle and defensive tackle...as a junior was named to the Tribune Review’s All-Star Team as a defensive lineman...coach was Greg Meisner...also participated in track and fi eld and wres-tling.PERSONAL: Parents are Myron and Marilyn Rechichar...has a sister (Ni-cole)...born May 3, 1988...major is exercise science.

MarionMarion, Ohio, OhioMarion HardingMarion Harding High School High School

AARON PITTS#83 • #83 • WIDE WIDE RECEIVERRECEIVER

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JeanetteJeanette, Pa., Pa.Hempfield AreaHempfield Area High School High School

JUSTIN RECHICHAR#73 • #73 • OFFENSIVE GUARDOFFENSIVE GUARD

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Indiana State...scout team Special

Teams Player of the Week vs. Southern Illinois.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a fi rst-team All-Ohio Division V selec-tion as a linebacker...fi rst-team all-district, all-conference and all-county selection...played in the Penn-Ohio Classic All-Star Football Game...also played in the Ohio North-South Classic...South Range was 12-1 losing to Warren JFK in regional fi nals...as a junior was an honorable-mention All-Ohio selection...was a fi rst-team All-Northeast Ohio Inland District, All-Inter County League and All-Quad County selection...had 22 catches for 425 yards...had four interceptions for 58 yards and returned two for touchdowns...blocked two punts and recovered two fumbles...South Range fi nished 13-1 losing in state semifi nals to eventual state cham-pion Hamler Patrick Henry...as a sophomore was an honorable-mention ICL pick...was a four-year letterwinner...played linebacker, wide receiver and running back...coach was Dan Yeagley...also played basketball and competed in track and fi eld...was a three-time fi rst-team All-Ohio Divi-sion III selection in track...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Brenda and Dave Rach...has two brothers (Ryan and Tyler)...born Jan. 31, 1989...major is middle childhood education.

CanCanfield, Ohiofield, OhioSouth RanSouth Rangege High School High School

DAVID RACH#26 • #26 • LINELINEBACKERBACKER

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2007: Played in 11 games and started eight contests...credited with 53 total tackles, including 39 solo stops...had

two sacks for 14 yards in losses, a fumble recovery and an interception...also had fi ve pass breakups...fi nished sixth on the team in total tackles...fi nished with four tackles for 23 yards in losses...had a high of eight tackles, including seven solo stops against South Dakota State...had seven tackles at Indiana State, including six solos...had six tackles against Western Il-linois, UNI and Missouri State...had two pass breakups and a sack for an eight-yard loss against the Leathernecks...also broke up passes against Indiana State and UNI...lone interception came at the goal line at UNI...had fi ve tackles at Ohio State, picking up four solo stops...had fi ve stops against Stony Brook...fi nished with four unassisted collars against Illinois State...had three tackles against Lock Haven, including a sack for a 10-yard loss...had two stops and a fumble recovery on the opening kickoff at Southern Illinois...had a tackle against Southern Utah...also had tackles for losses against OSU and Stony Brook...played 602 snaps, most of the cornerbacks...also saw action on 113 special teams plays...received Derek Pixley Hit of the Week award vs. Western Illinois...earned his third letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Played in 14 games as a reserve defense back and member of special teams...played during dime situations...credited with 23 total tackles, including 14 solo stops...had two pass breakups...high of six tackles, including fi ve solos at Western Illinois...had a sack for a 10-yard loss and a pass breakup...four stops and a pass breakup at Mis-souri State...in the playoff s, had three tackles against James Madison and Illinois State...fi nished with two solo stops in each game...two stops at Penn State...had single tackles against Illinois State, UNI, Maine, Southern Illinois and Appalachian State...credited with 154 snaps played by the coaching staff during the regular season...earned his second letter.2005 | FRESHMAN: Played in 11 games as a special-teams member and a reserve on defense...one of seven true freshman to see playing time...recorded three total tackles, including two solos...had tackles against Indiana State, Western Illinois and Western Illinois...credited with 31 snaps played by the coaching staff ...had a season-high 10 plays at Indiana State...earned his fi rst letter...fi rst pick for the 2006 Red-White Spring Game.HIGH SCHOOL: Was Seabreeze’s defensive MVP as a senior...played both wide receiver and defensive back...the Fighting Sandcrabs opened the season with a win over defending 5A Champion Mainland...school is part of Florida’s 3A classifi cation...was an all-area and all-district selection...had three interceptions, 12 breakups and 45 tackles...two-year letterwinner...coach was Marc Beach...two-year letterwinner in basketball and track and fi eld...was a regional qualifi er in the 100 meters.PERSONAL: Grandmother is Frances Richards...has two brothers (Jamel and Julian) and a sister (Chakera)...born Jan. 12, 1987...major is business marketing.

Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF FR2007 11/8 39 14 53 4.0-20 2.0-17 1-4 5 0 12006 14/0 14 9 23 1.0-10 1.0-10 0-0 2 0 02005 11/0 2 1 3 1.0-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Total 36/8 55 24 79 6.0-33 3.0-27 1-4 7 0 1

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: A second-team All-

Ohio Division II selection as a quarterback...was named the Portage County Touchdown Club Player of the Year...was a fi rst-team Division II All-Northeast Inland District selection...selected as Portage Trail Confer-ence Metro Division co-Off ensive Player of the Year...as a senior, com-pleted 140-of-217 passes for 2,272 yards...completion percentage of 64.5 percent...threw 22 touchdown passes...rushed for more than 500 yards while scoring 12 touchdowns...named his league’s co-MVP...team fi nished with a 10-1 record losing in the regional quarterfi nals...started the year 10-0...as a junior, completed 154-of-217 passes for 2,055 yards...completed 71 percent of attempts...threw 26 touchdown passes....coach was Ed Becker...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Sue and Dave Rogers...has two brothers...born Nov. 10, 1988...major is undetermined.

2007 | FRESHMAN: Played in all 11 games as a reserve in the secondary and member of special teams units...

had 18 total tackles, inclulding 13 solo stops...had an interception and returned it 37 yards at Indiana State...season-high four tackles, includ-ing three solos against Stony Brook...had three stops at UNI...fi nished with two solo stops against Missouri State and Southern Illinois...had

Daytona Beach, Fla.Daytona Beach, Fla.SSeaeabreezebreeze High School High School

JARVIS RICHARDS#8 • #8 • CORNERBACKCORNERBACK

SSRR.. | 5-11 | | 5-11 | 191955

Richmond, Richmond, Va.Va.MeadowbrookMeadowbrook High School High School

BRANDIAN ROSS#27 • #27 • FREE SAFETYFREE SAFETY

SSOO.. | 6-0 | | 6-0 | 118855

Kent, OhioKent, OhioRooseveltRoosevelt High School High School

DAVID ROGERS#89 • #89 • TIGHT ENDTIGHT END

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2007 | SOPHOMORE: First-team Aca-demic All-Gateway...saw action in all 11 games as holder on placement kicks...took snaps at quarterback in four games...played QB against Lock Haven, Missouri State, UNI and Indiana State...completed 1-of-2 passes for eight yards...completion came against Indiana State...other attempt was in fourth quarter at UNI...credited with 31 snaps played on off ense...played 18 against Lock Haven, fi ve against Missouri State, one at UNI and seven at Indiana State...registered a 4.0 GPA in the fall semester...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Southern Utah...earned his second letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in all 14 games as holder on placement kicks...was third-string quarterback for the season...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Southern Illinois and Illinois State (playoff s)...named the Four Square Club YSU Academic Player of the Year...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...in ‘07 Spring Game completed 14-of-20 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown...earned his fi rst letter...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll and received Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.2005 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...earned Off ensive Scout Team Player of the Week accolades against Pittsburgh and Western Kentucky...had a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall and spring semesters...in ‘06 Spring Game completed 12-of-12 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns.HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division V All-Ohio selection...passed for 2,604 yards and 22 touchdowns...completed 170-of-315 passes...completed 54 percent of his passes...ranked 11th in the state in total passing yardage (all divisions)...was a Turmbull County Player-of-the-Year nominee...threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for another in the Vikings’ win over Girard...team fi nished 6-4, posting fi rst winning record since 2000...as a junior, threw for 1,400 yards and 10 touch-downs...coach his fi nal two seasons was Bill Bohren...as a sophomore threw for 1,700 yards and 13 scores...honorable-mention All-Northeast Inland Division IV All-District selection...three-time all-conference and


Year GP/GS Att. Comp. Int. Pct. Yds. Y/G LG TD Eff .2007 11/0 2 1 0 50.0 8 0.7 8 0 83.60 2006 14/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.02005 REDSHIRTTotal 25/0 2 1 0 50.0 8 0.3 8 0 83.60

ROWAN’S CAREER PASSING STATISTICS

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Slippery Rock...scout team Special

Teams Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State.HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s North Fabu-lous 22 squad as a senior...fi rst-team All-Quad Southwest and All-Big East Conference selection...also played off ensive line...as a junior, was a fi rst-team all-conference selection...named Foxes’ Defensive MVP...piled up 121 total tackles, including 21 for losses and seven sacks...had three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown...had three fumble recov-eries...named team’s Defensive Player of the Week 10 times...also played center and guard...as a sophomore, was a second-team all-league pick playing fullback and middle linebacker...coach was Bryan Deal.PERSONAL: Parents are Katie and Robert Sasson...has three brothers and three sisters....brothers Mike (UConn) and Tim (IUP) played college football...born August 20, 1988...major is hospitality management.

Braceville, OhioBraceville, OhioLaBraeLaBrae High School High School

TODD ROWAN#15 • #15 • QUARTERBACKQUARTERBACK

JRJR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 215215

Pittsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.Fox ChaFox Chapelpel High School High School

JOHN SASSON#53 • #53 • LINEBACKERLINEBACKER

RFRFRR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 230230

two total tackles against Lock Haven and Western Illinois...also had sin-gle stops against Ohio State, South Dakota State and Indiana State...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...played 147 snaps on special teams units...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game vs. Stony Brook and Indiana State...earned his fi rst letter.HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-Central District selection as a defensive back...second-team All-Central District selection as a wide receiver...sec-ond-team all-metro pick as a defensive back...registered 63 tackles, six pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions...caught 40 passes for 475 yards and seven touchdowns...junior year, Monarchs were 10-2 losing in overtime in the state playoff s...were AAA Division 6 Central Region fi nalists...had 47 tackles and fi ve interceptions...all-dis-trict fi rst-team selection...coach was Bill Bowles...also played basketball and competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Vernon and Monica Cousins...has a sister...born Sept. 28, 1989...major is psychology.

all-county pick...a four-year starter...played basketball...as a senior, was an Honorable-Mention Division III All-Ohio selection...averaged 14 points as a senior...second-team Northeast Inland All-District selection...as a junior was a third-team Division III Northeast Inland All-District selec-tion...Vikings were 19-5 his junior year and won the district title as well...was a two-time all-conference selection...member of the National Honor Society...president of the school’s Lettermen’s Club.PERSONAL: Parents are Greg and Debbie Rowan...has a brother (Kyle)...born July 20, 1986...major is biology/pre-med.

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2007 ALL-AMERICA (SECOND TEAM)2007 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM

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2006 GATEWAY ACADEMIC (H-M)

2007 | JUNIOR: Second-Team All-America selection by The Associated Press...Honorable-Mention The Sports Network All-American as an of-fensive tackle...fi rst-team All-Gateway selection...honorable-mention Academic All-Gateway pick...started all 11 games on the offensive line…started fi rst three games at right guard before moving to left tackle because of injuries…played an off ensive-line high 688 snaps, allowing one sack…had fi ve performances of 80 percent or better…graded out at 80 percent for the year…season-best grade was 89 percent at Indiana State...earned a 86 percent grade versus Missouri State...graded out at 85 percent against Lock Haven in fi rst game at tackle...played a season-best 72 snaps at Southern Illinois...also played 71 versus Western Illinois...played 63 snaps in six other contests...three-time Jim Zdelar Off ensive Lineman of the Game...earned honors vs. South Dakota State, Lock Ha-ven and Southern Illinois...earned his third letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Named second-team All-Gateway Conference...was an honorable-mention Academic All-Gateway selection...owned the highest cumulative grade percentage of all the linemen during the regular season (77 percent)...started all 14 games at right guard...named the Jim Zdelar Off ensive Lineman of the Game against Maine, UC Davis and Northern Iowa...Gateway Off ensive Lineman of the Week against Maine...team-high fi ve winning performances during the regular season...graded a season-high 83 percent at Illinois State...graded above 80 percent against UC Davis, Indiana State, Northern Iowa and Western Kentucky...was the top performer on the line in four games...played all 77 off ensive snaps against James Madison...in regular season credited with 649 plays...regular-season high was 76 at Illinois State...was the Wachovia Securities Leadership Award Winner against Northern Iowa...earned his second letter.2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in six games and started at center against Western Kentucky in season fi nale...played against Slip-pery Rock, Northeastern, Liberty, Indiana State and Southern Illinois...stepped in at center in the fi rst quarter at SIU and played the rest of the game...named the Off ensive Lineman of the Game versus WKU...earned his fi rst letter.2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was the Scout Team Off ensive Player of the Week against McNeese State and Western Illinois.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a fi rst-team All-Ohio Division II selection as a de-fensive lineman...fi rst-team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District Division II honoree...fi rst-team all-MAC as a defensive lineman...conference’s defensive player of the year...third-leading tackler...recorded 110 stops with 14 sacks...on off ense had a blocking grade of 90 percent...team captain...Howland won its fi rst Metro Athletic Conference Champion-ship...team qualifi ed for the Division II playoff s for third straight season...Tigers fi nished 10-2...team lost to Copley in the regional semifi nals...had


2007 ALL-AMERICA (THIRD TEAM)2007 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM

2006 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM


2007 | JUNIOR: Third-team The Sports Network All-America selection...fi rst-team All-Gateway Conference selection...started all 11 games...credited with 43 total tackles, including 26 solo stops...had fi ve tackles for losses and 4.5 sacks for 31 yards in losses...posted a season-best 12 stops, including nine solos in season fi nale against Western Illinois...had two sacks for 11 yards in losses, two fumble recoveries and two quar-terback hurries in the game...had nine stops at Indiana State, including eight solos...opened the year with six tackles at Ohio State...credited with four stops versus Stony Brook...had three tackles against Missouri State, including 1.5 sacks for 16 yards in losses...one of which was a 15-yard loss in the second quarter...also credited with a hurry...had two stops versus South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, Southern Utah and Illinois State...had a sack for a four-yard loss against Southern Utah...had a solo tackle at UNI...played a defensive-line best 579 snaps...graded out at 85 percent for the season...Sports Network National Defensive Player of the Week vs. Western Illinois...HBK Defensive Player of the Game vs. Missouri State and Western Illinois...Haines Family Player of the Game vs. WIU...earned his third letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Named First-Team All-Gateway...played in all 14 games, starting the fi rst 13...registered 54 total tackles with 26 solo stops...ranked eighth on the team and fi rst among lineman...third on the team with three sacks for losses of 24 yards... recorded 5.5 tackles for 30 yards

WarWarrenren, Ohio, OhioHowlandHowland High School High School

BRAD SAMSA#67 • #67 • CENTERCENTER

SRSR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 227755

a 10-game winning streak...two-year starter...Howland was 9-4 his junior season...recorded 68 tackles and four sacks...named Special-Mention All-Ohio...named all-county, All-MAC and all-district fi rst-team...coach was Dick Angle...a member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Greg and Stacy Samsa...has a sister (Tristan)...born Oct. 10, 1985...major is industrial and systems engineering.

Hartsdale, N.Y.Hartsdale, N.Y.New RochelleNew Rochelle High School High School

Hargrave Military AcademyHargrave Military Academy

MYCHAL SAVAGE#96 • #96 • DEFENSIVE TACKLEDEFENSIVE TACKLE

SRSR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 303055

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: A versatile athlete,

played four positions throughout high school career...as a senior was an honorable-mention Western Reserve Conference selection as a de-fensive back...team’s special teams player of the year as long snapper...senior year played quarterback and defensive back...had 1,000 all-pur-pose yards...recorded 42 tackles, including 31 solo stops...named Tigers’ special teams player of the year...as a junior played wide receiver and defensive back...caught 21 passes for 335 yards and four touchdowns...earned all-conference accolades...had three interceptions...four-year starter at long snapper...coach was Al Hodakievic...also played baseball and basketball...member of the honor roll...four-year member of Stu-dents Against Drunk Drivers.PERSONAL: Parents are Karen and Nick Schkurko...has a sister...born Sept. 28, 1989...major is civil engineering.

in losses...forced a fumble against Western Illinois and recovered a fumble against Northern Iowa...credited with a pass breakup against Penn State...recorded 10 tackles against Western Illinois...had four solos and six as-sists in the game...recorded six tackles with fi ve solo stops against Penn State...posted fi ve tackles against Slippery Rock, Maine, Northern Iowa, and James Madison...had four solos against JMU...three solo stops against UC Davis...also had three stops against Southern Illinois and Appalachian State...two solos against Illinois State in the playoff s...had a seven-yard TFL against Indiana State...picked up at least a half-TFL in fi ve consecutive games against UC Davis, MSU, Indiana State, WIU and UNI...credited with 549 plays during the regular season...third most by any defensive player...played all 58 snaps against James Madison in the playoff s...earned the W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week against Indiana State...named the HBK Defensive Player of the Game versus PSU, Indiana State and WIU...named the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game against Slippery Rock and Missouri State...earned his second letter.2005 | FRESHMAN: Named to the Gateway All-Newcomer Team...played in 10 games starting seven of the fi rst eight...did not play at Indiana State...fi nished with 27 tackles...had two stops against Slippery Rock...tallied four tackles against Northeastern...recorded four stops at Liberty...credited with three tackles at Pitt...had two tackles against Illinois State...recorded three tackles, including one for loss against Western Illinois...came up with four tackles versus Missouri State...had three stops at UNI...had a tackle at Southern Illinois...had two stops versus Western Kentucky...had three quarterback hurries...credited with 327 defensive plays by the coaching staff ...had a season-high 44 plays against Northeastern...enrolled in Janu-ary and participated in Spring Drills...earned his fi rst letter.HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY: Had 36 tackles, including six for losses...had fi ve hurries and three sacks...played defensive tackle...Tigers fi nished the year 8-3...coach was Robert Prunty.HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Class AA selection as a defensive lineman as a senior...played off ensive line as well...New Rochelle won the Class AA Championship...fi nished with a 12-1 record, winning fi nal 12 games...defeated Webster Schroeder 32-6 in the title game...had fi ve tackles as New Rochelle allowed 132 yards -- 17 rushing -- in title game...named the most outstanding lineman of the title game...Huguenots allowed just six touchdowns...recorded 105 tackles fi nal two seasons...coach was Lou DiRienzo...participated in track and fi eld throwing the shot put.PERSONAL: Parents are John and Norma Savage...has a brother (Corie) and a sister (Niya)...born Feb. 6, 1986...major is biology.

Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF FR2007 11/11 26 17 43 5.0-31 4.5-31 0-0 0 0 22006 14/13 26 28 54 5.5-30 3-24 0-0 1 1 12005 10/7 5 14 19 2.0-3 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0Total 35/31 57 59 116 12.5-64 8-56 0-0 1 1 3

SAVAGE’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

TwinsburgTwinsburg, Ohio, OhioTwinsburgTwinsburg High School High School

NATE SCHKURKO#85 • #85 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

RFRFRR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 191955

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State...Named to Gate-

way Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was an honorable-mention All-Ohio Cardi-nal Conference selection as an off ensive lineman...was a second-team all-district pick...graded out at 97 percent with 26 pancake blocks...had 66 tackles, including four sacks on the defensive line...as a junior, was a second-team All-OCC selection and honorable-mention all-district pick...coach was LeRoy Smith...also competed in track and fi eld...mem-ber of National Honor Society.PERSONAL: Parents are Heidi and Ted Sazdanoff ...has three brothers...born July 14, 1988...major is biology/pre-med.

MansfieldMansfield, Ohio, OhioMansfieldMansfield High School High School

GREG SAZDANOFF#74 • #74 • OFFENSIVE TACKLEOFFENSIVE TACKLE

RFRFRR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 226565

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Ohio Division VI selection...was a three-year letterwinner as a safety and wide receiver...coach was Dan Williams...also played basketball...team won district championships in senior year...posted a 24-game winning streak to start the season...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Lucinda and Robert Sentner...has four sisters...born June 15, 1989...major is hospitality management.

Year GP/GS Att. Gain Loss Net Avg. Avg./G TD LG2007 9/4 93 531 7 524 5.6 58.2 5 602006 REDSHIRT2005 4/0 31 136 2 134 4.3 33.5 3 24Total 13/4 124 667 9 658 5.3 50.6 8 60

SCOTT’S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in 10 games, starting the fi rst nine of the year...credited with 55 total tackles,

including 25 solo stops...had two pass breakups, 1.5 tackles for losses and two quarterback hurries...posted season-best 12 tackles in sea-son opener at Ohio State...credited with 10 assists and a pass breakup against the Buckeyes...had six stops against Southern Utah, Illinois State and at UNI...had four solos versus SUU and UNI...had fi ve stops against Western Illinois, Southern Illinois and Lock Haven...fi nished with four stops, including three solos against South Dakota State and Stony Brook...had two tackles against Missouri State...had a pass breakup against SBU...credited with a tackle for loss versus SUU...credited with 495 snaps played on defense by the coaching staff ...third most among linebackers...did not play at Indiana State...YSU’s Jermaine Hopkins De-fensive Lineman of the Game vs. Illinois State...Haines Family Player of


McDonald, OhioMcDonald, OhioMcDonaldMcDonald High School High School

SCOTT SENTNER#39 • #39 • FREE SAFETYFREE SAFETY

RFRFRR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 118855

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in nine games, starting four...started fi rst four contests...had 524 yards rushing on 93

carries and scored fi ve touchdowns...caught three passes for 25 yards...rushed for a career-high 149 yards on 14 carries and had two touchdowns at Indiana State...scored on two one-yard plunges...busted a 60-yard run in the fourth quarter for longest Penguin run of the season...had a sea-son-high 19 carries for 89 yards against South Dakota State...scored on a three-yard rush in the fi rst quarter...caught two passes for fi ve yards...had 99 yards on 16 carries versus Stony Brook...scored on a one-yard run in the fi rst quarter...had a long rush of 29 yards...fi nished with 88 yards on 12 carries against Lock Haven...scored on a 51-yard run in the fi rst...had 59 yards on 14 attempts versus Southern Utah...had a long of 17 yards against the Thunderbirds...six rushes at UNI for 13 yards...also caught a 20-yard pass against the Panthers...had two rushes against Illinois State and one at Southern Illinois...did not play against Western Illinois and Missouri State...YSU was 4-0 when he scored a touchdown...Haines Family Player of the Game vs. Indiana State...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Redshirted.2005 | FRESHMAN: Saw action in four games as a tailback...one of seven true freshmen to play...had 31 carries for 134 yards and three touch-downs...scored a touchdown in three games...had 15 carries for 62 yards and a score versus Slippery Rock...three-yard touchdown run in the third...fi ve carries for 14 yards against Northeastern...four rushes for 16 yards at Liberty...scored on an 11-yard run in the fourth...seven carries for 42 yards at Indiana State...scored on a 24-yard run in the fourth.HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Class 5A All-State Associated Press Texas Sports Editors selection as a senior...third-team Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A...rushed for 2,493 yards on 306 carries and scored 33 touchdowns...averaged 8.1 yards a carry and 178.1 yards per game...ranked third in class 5A in yards, touchdowns and attempts...Raiders fi nished the season 10-4 losing in the Division II Region IV fi nals...rushed for more than 100 yards on 11 occasions...named the Express-News’ Newcomer of the Year...fi nalist for Area Off ensive Player of the Year...rush-ing total was the seventh best in city history and second best in school history...unanimous selection to the District 27-5A squad...scored four touchdowns against S.A. East Central, S.A. Marshall and Laredo Nixon...at least one score in every game...10 multi-touchdown games...rushed for a high of 279 yards against MacArthur...352 total yards and three scores in that game...fi ve 200-yard plus games...went over 200 against East Central, S.A. Clark, S.A. Holmes and Corpus Christi Ray...season-best 32 attempts against Jay...coach was Lee Bridges...played on the junior varsity after transferring from Jay High School...competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Eugene and Janet Scott...born July 12, 1986...major is communication studies.

San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio, TexasTTaftaft High School High School

JABARI SCOTT#34 • #34 • TAILBACKTAILBACK

JJRR.. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 191955

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Columbus, OhioColumbus, OhioEastmoor AcademyEastmoor Academy

ROSHON SIMONS#59 • #59 • LINEBACKERLINEBACKER

JJRR.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 232355

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2007 | JUNIOR Named to the Gateway All-Newcomer Team...played in nine games, starting the fi nal seven of the year...rushed for a team-high 610 yards on 123 attempts and scored 10 touchdowns...caught 13 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown...recorded 754 all-purpose yards...scored 11 touchdowns tying for the most on the team...66 points were second most...had two 100-yard rushing performances...recorded a sea-son-high 122 yards rushing on 14 attempts at Indiana State...had a sea-son-long 40-yard run against the Sycamores...scored on an 11-yard run in the third quarter...posted 102 yards on 15 carries and scored three touchdowns against Missouri State...had a season-high 22 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns against Western Illinois...scored on a two-yard and one-yard run...caught a season-best four passes for 25 yards and a score against the Leathernecks...17-yard reception for a score in the second quarter helped QB Tom Zetts set school record for career TD passes...had 60 yards on 11 carries and scored two touchdowns in debut against Stony Brook...had scoring runs of eight and three yards...scored a TD on his third career carry...accounted for all 27 yards in scor-ing drive...had 11 attempts for 30 yards against Lock Haven...had 40 yards on nine rushes at Southern Illinois...had 69 yards on nine attempts against Southern Utah...had 68 yards on a 19 carries and scored two touchdowns against Illinois State...had two one-yard rushing scores against the Redbirds...had 50 yards on 11 attempts at UNI...had two re-ceptions against SIU, SUU and UNI...also caught single passes against Lock Haven, Missouri State and Indiana State...credited with 335 snaps played, most among tailbacks...played a high of 60 against WIU...301 plays came in fi nal seven games...three kickoff returns for 64 yards...had two for 45, including a long of 25 against Missouri State...had one for 19 versus Stony Brook...named Gateway Conference’s Off ensive Player

San Diego, Calif.San Diego, Calif.HelHelixix High School High School

Grossmont CGrossmont Communiommunity Collegety College

KEVIN SMITH#25 • #25 • TAILBACKTAILBACK

SRSR.. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 191955


Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF FR2007 10/9 25 30 55 1.5-2 0-0 0-0 2 0 02006 13/2 14 22 36 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 2 0 1Total 23/11 29 52 91 2.5-3 0-0 0-0 4 0 1

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the Game vs. Ohio State and Illinois State...earned his second letter.2006 | FRESHMAN: Played in 13 games, starting two...only true fresh-man to see action...had 36 total tackles, including 14 solos...posted a career-best 12 tackles at Western Illinois...credited with four solo stops...biggest play was a fumble recovery at the one-yard line in the fourth quarter...six tackles against Indiana State, including three solos, and a pass breakup...four stops against UNI...fi nished with three tackles against Appalachian State...had two stops against Southern Illinois and at Penn State...had single stops in four games...started against Western Illinois and UNI...credited with 280 plays during the regular season by the coaching staff ...named the Haines Family Player of the Game (radio) against Western Illinois...also earned the W.O.W. Hit of the Game during the contest...did not play against Slippery Rock...earned his fi rst letter.HIGH SCHOOL: All-city and honorable-mention all-district selection ...Eastmoor is a Division IV school...was a four-year letterwinner...coach was Jim Miranda...also competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Robert Simons and Pamela Ray...has a brother (Marcus Ray) and a sister (Shamika Parker)...brother Marcus was a stand-out at Michigan from 1994 through 1998...Marcus was a member of the 1997 Wolverine co-National Championship team...born Dec. 30, 1987...major is undetermined.

SSMITHMITH

LisbonLisbon, Ohio, OhioBeaver LocBeaver Localal High School High School

JARROD SATMAREPLACE KICKERPLACE KICKER

SOSO.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 212100

2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Mem-ber of the squad...did not see action.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time Special Mention All-Ohio Division III selec-tion...fi rst-team all-district and all-conference as a junior and senior...was 107-of-110 on PAT kicks...kicked a 46-yard fi eld goal...coach was Rich Wright...four-year letterwinner in soccer...made the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Peggy and Gary Satmare...has two sisters and a brother...born Dec. 8, 1987...major is civil engineering.

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Irvington, N.J.Irvington, N.J.IrvingtonIrvington High School High School

MinnesotaMinnesota

NHEMIE THEODORE#66 • #66 • OFFENSIVE GUAOFFENSIVE GUARDRD

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2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week vs. Stony Brook.

HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was a second-team all-city and second-team all-district selection...honorable-mention Division I Northwest All-District...had 38 receptions for 706 yards (18.6 avg.) and eight touch-downs...also returned kickoff s...as a junior had 21 catches for 364 yards...coach was Matt Davis...also played basketball and competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Nykiiah and James Davis...has four sisters...born June 4, 1988...major is pre-nursing.

TOLEDO: Was a member of the program from 2005 through 2007...redshirted in

2005 and did not see action in 2007...in 2006, played in fi ve games, mak-ing two starts...started against McNeese State and Pittsburgh...com-pleted 14-of-23 passes (60.9 percent) for 125 yards and a touchdown...against McNeese was 11-of-17 for 121 yards and a score...completed 3-of-5 passes for 14 yards against Pitt...attempted two punts...averaged 43.5 yards per kick...had a 48-yard punt against Iowa State, pinning the Cyclones at the four-yard line...also saw action against Western Michi-gan...coach was Tom Amstutz.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a special mention all-state Division II selection as a senior for the Bluejays...also a fi rst-team all-conference and second-team all-county selection...threw for 1,428 yards and 16 touchdowns...ran for 450 yards on 40 carries and scored four touchdowns...team post-ed a 9-0 regular-season mark to win league championship...lost in the District 2, Region 3 semifi nals...listed No. 14 on the Detroit Free Press’ Fab 50 List...coach was David Reese...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Derrick and Angela Summers...has a younger brother (Derrick)...Derrick is a linebacker at Toledo...born Aug. 22, 1986 in Kansas City, Mo...major is undetermined.

ToledoToledo, Ohio, OhioScottScott High School High School

DIONTE SNOW#17 • #17 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

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Southfield, Mich.Southfield, Mich.SouthfieldSouthfield High School High School

ToledoToledo

BRANDON SUMMERS#6 • #6 • QUAQUARTERBACKRTERBACK

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of the Week for his performance against Missouri State...did not play against Ohio State and South Dakota State...HBK Off ensive Player of the Game vs. Missouri State...earned his fi rst letter.GROSSMONT: First-team All-Foothills Conference selection as a se-nior...Griffi ns fi nished 10-2 for the season and were ranked ninth in the J.C. Grid-Wire poll...in nine regular-season games had 613 yards rushing on 108 carries and scored 10 touchdowns...had a high of 18 attempts against San Diego Mesa...scored four touchdowns and rushed for 124 yards against Antelope Valley...long rush was 40 yards...had 119 yards and two scores agianst San Diego Mesa...in Southern California Bowl win over Victor Valley had 87 yards on 16 carries...lost 13-6 to Bakersfi eld in COA South region semifi nals...as a freshman was an honorable-men-tion All-Foothills pick...in six regular-season games had 458 yards and fi ve touchdowns...had a long run of 61 yards...team posted a 13-1 record winning the state championship...Griffi ns were tabbed National Cham-pion by J.C. Grid-Wire...team won 23-of-25 games in his two years...won two Foothills Conference championships...coach was Dave Jordan.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, rushed for 1,456 yards on 204 carries and had 15 touchdowns...second-team All-CIF selection...replaced Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush at running back (also school of No. 1 Draft pick San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith)...Highlanders reached the state SDCIF Division II title game three straight years (2002-04)...played in annual Spanos Classic...coach was Donnie Van Hook.PERSONAL: Parents are Kathleen and Kevin Smith...has six siblings...

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seven solos...fi nished with fi ve tackles on two occasions...had fi ve stops at Indiana State and against Lock Haven...credited with four solos and two tackles for losses against the Sycamores...had two assists at Ohio State...had one solo and one assisted stop against Illinois State...had a two-yard tackle for loss versus Stony Brook...had assisted stops against Southern Utah and Missouri State...also played special teams...played 84 plays on special teams units...credited with 146 snaps on defense by the coaching staff ...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 10 of 11 regular-season games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams...fi nished the year with eight total tackles, including four solo stops...had three tackles, including two solos in win over UC Davis...had single stops against Slippery Rock, Maine, Penn State, Western Illinois and Illinois State.2005 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Saw action in two contests...played against Northeastern and Pittsburgh...had an assisted tackle versus Northeastern...credited with four snaps played...three of which came

Year GP/GS Solo Asts Total TFL Sacks Int-Yds PBU FF FR2007 11/1 7 10 17 3.5-8 0-0 0-0 0 0 02006 10/0 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02005 2/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Total 23/1 11 15 26 3.5-8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

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ClevelandCleveland, Ohio, OhioBenedictineBenedictine High School High School

NATE WARD#35 • #35 • LINEBACKERLINEBACKER

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WARDWARD

2007 | SOPHOMORE: Played in all 11 games, starting five at cornerback...started against Ohio State, South Dakota

State, Stony Brook, Southern Illinois and Southern Utah...credited with 41 total tackles, including 31 solo stops...picked off two passes for 38 yards...recorded 10 tackles, including eight solos at SIU...forced a fumble on the opening kickoff , had two pass breakups and fourth quarter interception...returned INT 13 yards to set up YSU’s tying touchdown...had seven tackles against Southern Utah, including six solo stops...had fi ve solo collars versus Western Illinois and returned a fourth quarter interception 25 yards...also had fi ve tackles in debut at Ohio State...had three stops versus Stony Brook and Illinois State...had two stops against South Dakota State, UNI and Indiana State...credited with single tackles versus Lock Haven and Missouri State...played 399 snaps on defense...also was a key special teams player...in on 127 special units plays...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Ohio State...earned his fi rst letter...named to Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.2006 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Did not see action...was scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against Southern Illinois.2005 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was the scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Liberty.HIGH SCHOOL: Played running back...named to the City League All-Star Team...named team’s off ensive MVP as a senior...was a team captain...as a senior led the City League in receiving...rushed for three touchdowns and 173 yards on 32 carries against Schenley... as a junior fi nished second in the league with 797 yards rushing...as a sophomore rushed for 137 yards on 30 carries versus Allderdice...ran for 124 yards against Oliver...earned three letters...coach was Jeff McCaff erty...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Mother is Yvonne Wicks...has a brother (Eric) and a sister (Tanisha)...born July 30, 1987...major is criminal justice.

Pittsburgh, Pa.Pittsburgh, Pa.CarrickCarrick High School High School

LENNY WICKS#32 • #32 • CORNERBACKCORNERBACK

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right before season started.MINNESOTA | 2004 and 2005: Was a member of the Gophers’ program in 2004 and 2005...did not play in 2005 and redshirted in 2004...Minne-sota was 7-5 and reached the Music City Bowl in 2005...team also played in the Music City Bowl in 2004...coach was Glen Mason.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2003, had 70 tackles, 17 tackles for losses and eight sacks...selected as a PrepStar All-American...ranked among the top 50 defensive tackles in the nation by Rivals...three-time all-con-ference, all-area and all-city selection while being an all-county pick as a senior...tallied 250 tackles, including 160 solo stops in his career...also had 41 tackles for losses, 30 sacks and 16 forced fumbles in his career...coach was Darnell Grant...three-year letterwinner and all-conference performer in track and fi eld...two-year letterwinner in basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Alphonse and Eramse Theodore...born Oct. 8, 1986...major is communication studies.

against Pitt...was scout team Defensive Player of the Week against UNI.2004 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...was scout team special teams player of the week against Western Illinois...named to the Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: Played safety and tight end at Benedictine...was a member of the 2003 Division III State Championship team as a senior...Benedictine fi nished 14-1 overall and beat Kenton 12-0 in the state title game...in 2002 team lost to Columbus Bishop Watterson in the state title game...team fi nished 12-3 his junior year...team won regional championship his junior and senior years...coach was Art Bortnick...also played baseball.PERSONAL: Parents are Nathan and Marsha Ward...born May 20, 1986...major is fi nance.

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2007 GFC NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR


2007 GATEWAY FIRST TEAM

2007 | JUNIOR: Gateway Conference Newcomer of the Year...named fi rst-team All-Gateway as a wide receiver...fi rst Penguin wide receiver to earn fi rst-team All-Gateway honors...played in all 11 games, starting the fi nal 10 of the season...had 464 yards rushing on 74 carries and scored nine touchdowns...caught 42 passes for 499 yards and two scores...com-pleted 2-of-3 passes for 21 yards...one of two players in school history with 40 receptions and 70 rushes (Lorenzo Davis 49-131 in 1987)...had fi ve kickoff returns for 90 yards...fi nished with 1,053 all-purpose yards...scored a team-high tying 11 touchdowns and fi nished with 66 points...posted a season-high 87 yards rushing on a season-best 15 carries at Southern Illinois...scored on touchdown runs of 12 and three yards...had 62 yards on three rushes against Lock Haven, including a season-long 40-yard touchdown gallop...fi nished with 56 yards on eight attempts, including a 37-yarder versus Illinois State...had 52 yards on six rushes at Indiana State...scored on a fi ve-yard run...had 12 carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns versus Southern Utah...scored on runs of three and two yards, including go-ahead score with 5:26 left in the fourth quarter...had 48 yards on eight carries and two scores against Missouri


HARGRAVE: Was an off ensive lineman for the prep school in 2007...coach was

Robert Prunty.HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons as an off ensive guard and defen-sive tackle...coach was Jimmy Chupp...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Sylvia and Donald Williamson...has a brother and three sisters...born May 12, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio...major is pre-business marketing.

Suwanee, Ga.Suwanee, Ga.Atlanta ChristianAtlanta Christian High School High SchoolHargrave Military AcademyHargrave Military Academy

CORBIN WILLIAMSON

#63 • #63 • OFFENSIVE GUARDOFFENSIVE GUARD

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WarWarner Robinsner Robins, Ga., Ga.NorthsideNorthside High School High School

GeGeoorgia Military Collegergia Military College

FERLANDO WILLIAMS

#1 • #1 • WIDE RECEIVERWIDE RECEIVER

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2007 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN: Played in 10 games as a member of special teams and defensive reserve...credited

with a half tackle at Indiana State...did not play at UNI...was in on 58 special teams snaps...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week against Missouri State. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, fi nished with 46 tackles, including 19 solo stops...had eight sacks...had 13 tackles for losses, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery...Glenville advanced to the state Division I regional fi -nals before losing to Lakewood St. Edward...Glenville fi nished 12-1...as a junior, Glenville advanced to the Division I semifi nals losing to Canton McKinley...fi nished the season 12-2...coach was Ted Ginn Sr.PERSONAL: Mother is Sabrina Williams...has three siblings...born Nov. 24, 1987...major is undetermined.

Cleveland, OhioCleveland, OhioGlenvilleGlenville High School High School

DEON’TE WILLIAMS#11 • #11 • DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

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WICKSWICKS

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted.HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letter-winner at Hargrave...played defensive

back...coach was Marty Talbert...also played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Nancy and J.C. Wiezbiski...has a brother (J.R.) and a sister (Haley)...born Nov. 28, 1987...major is criminal justice.

Cuyahoga FalCuyahoga Fallsls, Ohio, OhioHargrave Hargrave MilitMilitaary Academyry Academy

JAY WIEZBISKIFREE SAFETYFREE SAFETY

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State...had scoring runs of fi ve and three versus the Bears...tallied 32 yards on two carries against Stony Brook...scored on a 15-yard scamper in the fourth quarter...had 32 yards on fi ve attempts versus South Da-kota State...had 22 yards against Western Illinois, 12 at Ohio State and 10 at UNI...caught a pass in each of the fi nal 10 games...had eight grabs twice...had eight receptions for a season-high 133 yards versus West-ern Illinois...caught a 41-yard pass vs. WIU...season-best 187 all-purpose yards in the game...also caught eight balls at UNI for 66 yards...had sev-en hauls for 43 yards at SIU...caught fi ve passes for 71 yards, including a 29-yarder against Illinois State...caught four passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns against Stony Brook...had TD receptions of 44 and 15 yards in the second quarter...the 44-yarder was a season-long reception...had three receptions against Southern Utah...had two grabs for 43 yards, including a 38-yard catch against Lock Haven...caught two passes for 29 yards versus MSU...had a 20-yard reception against South Dakota State...also had two hauls at Indiana State...completed passes against OSU and WIU...connected on a 16-yard pass against the Leathernecks and fi ve-yarder versus the Buckeyes...also threw a pass at SIU...returned two kickoff s for 32 yards against WIU...had two returns for 43 yards at UNI...had a 15-yard return at Indiana State...lined up at wide receiver for 497 snaps...lined up at quarterback for 103 plays...took 14 snaps at quarterback at Ohio State and Southern Illinois...played 69 snaps total against Western Illinois and Southern Utah...HBK Off ensive Player of the Game vs. Stony Brook, Southern Illinois and Illinois State...one of two players (Tom Zetts) to earn Off ensive Player-of-the-Game honors three times...received Derek Pixley Hit of the Week award vs. Southern Utah...named Haines Family Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State and Southern Illinois...earned his fi rst letter.2006 | JUNIOR: Redshirted...scout team Off ensive Player of the Week against Slippery Rock...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week versus Illinois State (playoff s).GEORGIA MILITARY: Directed Georgia Military to a number-two rank-ing in the fi nal NJCAA poll...GMC was just behind Glendale (Ariz.) Com-munity College in the fi nal rankings...the Bulldogs fi nished his sopho-more year with a 9-2 record after winning their fi nal eight games of the season...two losses were by a total of fi ve points (two at Snow and three in overtime versus Navarro)...GMC beat Coff eyville 21-17 in the Golden Isles Bowl Classic by scoring two fourth-quarter touchdowns...Williams played a key role in the win throwing for two fourth-quarter scores and engineering both drives...had a 15-yard scoring pass early in the fourth quarter and a game-winning 20-yard toss with 1:10 left in the contest...set up his fi rst score with an 84-yard pass...was 9-of-18 for 236 yards and two touchdowns versus Coff eyville...threw for a season-high 222 yards in win over fourth-ranked Nassau...had three touchdown passes in the game...threw for three touchdowns and 207 yards against the Valdosta State JV in Sept. 29 meeting...completed over 80 passes...had more than 170 attempts...fi nished with 10 touchdown passes...team averaged 41.4 points the fi nal eight games...scored more than 40 six times during that stretch...as a freshman directed team to 5-5 mark...coach was Bert Wil-liams...school is located in Milledgeville, Ga.HIGH SCHOOL: Completed 69-of-128 pass attempts as a senior in 2003 for the Eagles...threw 12 touchdown passes...ran for 784 yards and 10 touchdowns on 118 carries...returned 15 punts for 174 yards and four kickoff s for 87 yards...voted Area’s Most Outstanding quarterback...played quarterback for South Team in Georgia’s North-South All-Star Game...engineered the only off ensive touchdown of game...his 56-yard touchdown pass led to the South’s 10-7 victory...two-time Class 5A Play-er of the Week...Flint Energy Player of the Week...Fox Sports Player of the Week...named Most Outstanding Defensive Player his junior season and Most Outstanding Off ensive Player as a sophomore...coach was Conrad Nix...also played soccer...signed with Chattanooga out of high school.PERSONAL: Mother is Michelle Williams...born July 6, 1986...has a sis-ter...major is accounting.



2007 | JUNIOR: Named to the Gateway’s All-Newcomer Team...played in all 11 games, starting nine at cornerback...credited with 39 total tack-les, including 21 solo stops...had fi ve pass breakups and two intercep-tions...returned 27 punts for 284 yards and 11 kickoff s for 266 yards...posted a season-high eight tackles against Missouri State, including fi ve solos...had seven tackles against Illinois State, including fi ve solos...also had three pass breakups...had six tackles in debut at Ohio State...had fi ve collars at UNI...credited with three stops versus Western Illinois...had two stops against South Dakota State, Stony Brook, Southern Utah and Indiana State...had single tackles against Lock Haven and South-ern Illinois...returned an interception 34 yards against Stony Brook...also had an INT versus Lock Haven...blocked a fi rst quarter fi eld-goal attempt vs. SUU...ranked 29th in the nation averaging 10.5 yards per punt return...284 punt-return yards were the third most in a season in school history...the 27 returns ranked fi fth...had 110 punt-return yards on fi ve returns versus Illinois State, including a season-long 76-yarder to set up a fourth-quarter touchdown...punt return yardage for the game ranked fourth in school history...had four returns versus Stony Brook and Southern Utah...had three returns for 57 yards against South Da-kota State...had a 39-yard return against the Jackrabbits...had a 24-yard return against Western Illinois...had a 20-yard return at Indiana State...had three kickoff returns for 80 yards against the Redbirds...season-long 38-yard return against ISU...had a 33-yard return against Missouri State and a 30-yard return versus Southern Utah...did not start versus South Dakota State and Stony Brook...credited with 531 snaps played by the coaching staff ...earned his fi rst letter.NEVADA: As a sophomore played in 13 games making four starts at cornerback...started against Miami (Fla.), Colorado State and Fresno State...had 32 total tackles, including 21 solo stops...returned 16 punts for 228 yards, an average of 14.2 per return...had a long of 69 against

SSacracramento, Calif.amento, Calif.Mesa VerdeMesa Verde High School High School

NevaNevadada

DE’ANGELO WILSON#4 • #4 • CORNERBACKCORNERBACK

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HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division III All-Ohio selection as an off en-sive lineman...fi rst-team Division III All-Northeast Inland District pick...was a two-year starter at tackle...served as a team captain as a senior...Poland was 7-4 reaching the regional quarterfi nals of the state playoff s...during his junior year, the Bulldogs were 7-4 and shared the MAC championship...coach was former Penguin Mark Brungard...also competed in track and fi eld...threw the shot put...member of honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Elaine Denofrio and Williams Dugan...has a brother (David) and a sister (Jen)...parents and sister attended YSU...born Nov. 29, 1989...academic interest is education.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive end and defensive tackle at Cardinal Gibbons...as a senior, had 35 total tackles, including three sacks...coach was Daunte Carter...also played basketball...besides high school played on an AAU team.PERSONAL: Parents are Warren Felton and Carol McCown-Felton...born March 4, 1990...academic interest is sports management.

PolanPoland, Ohiod, Ohio | | PPolanoland High Schoold High School

BILL DUGAN#68 • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN#68 • OFFENSIVE LINEMANFRFR.. | 6-5 | | 6-5 | 300300

BaltimBaltimore, Md.ore, Md. | | Cardinal GibbonsCardinal Gibbons High School High School

WARREN FELTON#92 • DEFENSIVE TACKLE#92 • DEFENSIVE TACKLEFRFR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 282800

PLAYER BIOGRAPLAYER BIOGRAPHIESPHIESLouisiana Tech...in that game had three returns for 125 yards, including a 45-yarder...was named the WAC Special Teams Player of the Week...returned seven kickoff s for 162 yards, averaging 23.1 per return...had long of 31 yards against the Hurricanes...Nevada was 8-5 losing to Mi-ami in the MPC Computers Bowl...as a redshirt freshman played in nine games...recorded 11 total tackles, including seven solo stops...had two interceptions returning them for 83 yards and a touchdown...broke up three passes...in wild 49-48 overtime win over UCF in the Sheraton Ha-waii Bowl, returned an interception 36 yards, had six tackles, four solos and registered two pass breakups....returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown against Idaho...fi nished with eight kickoff returns for 148 yards, an average of 18.5 per return...Nevada was 9-3...coach was Chris Ault...redshirted in 2004.HIGH SCHOOL: A fi rst-team all-league selection...rushed for 1,207 yards with 14 touchdowns and averaged 9.3 yards per carry in 2003 as a senior... named his team’s MVP in basketball and football as a senior... defensive MVP as a freshman, sophomore and junior...earned honor-able-mention all-league as a junior in football and basketball...was a fi rst-team all-league honoree in basketball as a senior. PERSONAL: Born July 18, 1985...parents are Ron Alford and Hessica Mil-bert...has two sisters...major is general studies.

2007 | FRESHMAN: Redshirted...posted a 4.0 grade-point average in fall semes-ter...scout team Special Teams Player of

the Week against Indiana State...named to Gateway’s Honor Roll.HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team Division III All-Ohio pick linebacker as a senior...fi rst-team All-Northeast Inland District selection...fi rst-team All-Trumbull Athletic Conference...rushed for 204 yards on 26 attempts while scoring two touchdowns against Liberty...was Hubbard’s Trum-bull County Player-of-the-Year nominee...Eagles were 10-1 reaching the regional semifi nals...was a Big 22 selection...named team MVP as a se-nior and junior...named all-conference and all-county as a junior...Eagles were 7-3 in 2005....coach was Jeff Bayuk...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Janine and Gary Younkins...has a sister...born July 23, 1988...major is exercise science.

HubbardHubbard, Ohio, OhioHubbardHubbard High School High School

JOEL YOUNKINS#43 • #43 • FULLFULLBACKBACK

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WIWILSONLSON

HIGH SCHOOL: Moved to wide receiver and played linebacker as a senior after playing quarterback as a junior and sophomore...caught 30-plus passes as a senior and was second-team all-conference...participated for Western Buckeye League in Northwest Ohio All-Star Game...Kenton was 7-3 his senior campaign...as a junior completed 155-of-305 passes for 2,608 yards...was 24-of-46 for 339 yards and four touchdowns against Celina...as a sophomore was a second-team All-Ohio Division III selec-tion...Wildcats reached the regional quarterfi nals posting a 7-4 record...completed 167-of-323 passes for 2,921 yards...coach was Mike Mauk...also competed in track and fi eld, powerlifting and played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Donna Deisler and Dale Campbell...born May 16, 1990...academic interest is education.

KentonKenton, Ohio, Ohio | | KentonKenton High School High School

DAILYN CAMPBELL#18 • #18 • QUARTERBACKQUARTERBACKFRFR.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 195195

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HIGH SCHOOL: Named the Great Western Ohio Conference Central Division Athlete of the Year as a senior...was a fi rst-team all-conference selection as a quarterback...named second-team All-Area by the Dayton Daily News...was an honorable-mention All-Southwest District pick...led a triple-option attack...for the year, rushed 181 times for 1,225 yards and 15 touchdowns...completed 41-of-75 passes for 590 yards and six touchdowns...had a high of 186 yards rushing and three touchdowns in win over Fairmont...had only 11 carries in the game, averaging 16.9 yards per contest...fi nished with seven 100-yard rushing games...scored a touchdown in 10 of 11 games played...Elks were 9-3 losing to St. Xavier in the playoff s...named team MVP...as a junior was a fi rst-team all-confer-ence selection..Elks were 8-2 his junior campaign...rushed 116 times for 606 yards and scored eight touchdowns...selected as the team’s most im-proved player...coach was Ron Ullery...also competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Adrienne and David Fleming...has a brother (Davin)...born Jan. 23, 1990...academic interest is business.

Centerville, OhioCenterville, Ohio | | CentCentervilleerville High School High School

DAVID FLEMING#31 • SAFETY#31 • SAFETYFRFR.. | 5-11 | | 5-11 | 205205

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Led the team with 42 receptions for 748 yards...caught fi ve touchdown passes...averaged 17.8 yards per catch...season-long grab was 75 yards...had six rushing attempts for 38 yards...also threw two passes...returned four punts for 45 yards...long was 19 yards...team was 7-3 his sophomore year...named team’s Off ensive MVP...team was 10-0 his freshman year...Falcons won the Valley of the Sun Bowl beating Glendale CC 17-16 to complete perfect season...coach was Mark Duda.HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, earned all-state, all-area, All-Group 4 and All-Watchung Conference honors...was named as one of the Super 100...coach was Clinton Jones...also played baseball.PERSONAL: Parents are Donald Jones III and Lesley Taylor...has two brothers and a sister...born Dec. 17, 1987...academic interest is com-munications.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-Ohio Division II selection as a running back...named the co-Off ensive Player of the Year in the Division II North-east District...named the SEOAL Player of the Year...fi rst-team all-district and all-conference selection...rushed for 1,825 yards on 190 attempts...averaged 9.6 yards per carry...scored 27 touchdowns...long run of 87 yards...ran for 327 yards and four touchdowns in 42-35 win over Iron-ton...had 320 yards and six touchdowns the previous week in win over Marietta...caught 12 passes for 180 yards and three scores...had 95 total tackles and three interceptions...credited with fi ve tackles for losses, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery...Blue Devils were 8-2 and reached the Division II playoff s...school’s fi rst postseason trip in 10 years...had nearly 1,000 yards as a junior in fi ve-plus games...was a four-year starter...played tailback and cornerback...set school rushing records for single game yards (327), season yards (1,825) and career yards (3,650)...coach was Chad Grandstaff ...also competed in track and fi eld...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Elaina Keels and Howard Bailey...has four sisters...born Nov. 5, 1989...academic interest is business.

ZaneZanesvillesville, Ohio, Ohio | | ZanesvilleZanesville High School High School

BRYAN GAITERS#12 • DEFENSIVE BACK#12 • DEFENSIVE BACKFRFR.. | 5-9 | | 5-9 | 175175

PPlainfield, N.J.lainfield, N.J. | | PlainfieldPlainfield High/Lac High/Lackawankawanna JCna JC

DONALD JONES#81 • WIDE RECEIVER#81 • WIDE RECEIVERJRJR.. | 6-0 | | 6-0 | 220000


JUNIOR COLLEGE: Second-Team All-Western State Conference Moun-tain Division as a sophomore...had three sacks and fi ve tackles for losses...fi nished with 22 tackles, 12 solos...team was 12-1 in 2007...won Western State Conference Mountain Division championship...lost 47-42 to Mt. SAC in Southern California Championship Game...Gades appeared in two straight Southern California title games...coach was Jeff Chudy.HIGH SCHOOL: East Yosemite League MVP as a lineman senior year...Marauders posted 10-3 mark reaching the Division II state semifi nals in 2005...third on the team with 81 total tackles, including 49 solo stops...played in all 13 games...had double fi gures in tackles four times...had two fumble recoveries...posted seven solo tackles twice...named team defensive MVP...also participated in track and fi eld...as a junior had 74 tackles in nine games...had three double-fi gure tackle outings...coach was Chris Likewise.PERSONAL: Parents are Joanna Torez and John Teren...has two brothers and a sister...born May 1, 1988...academic interest is business adminis-tration.

PortervillePorterville, , Calif.Calif. | | MonacheMonache H H.S..S./Bakersfield CC/Bakersfield CC

CRISPIN FERNANDEZ#90 • #90 • DEFENSIVE TACKLEDEFENSIVE TACKLEJJRR.. | 5-10 | | 5-10 | 272755

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HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-conference selection as a senior...honorable-mention Division I Northeast Lakes All-District selection...Strongsville was 6-4 in 2007...was a two-year starter at off ensive tackle...Mustangs were 6-4 his junior year...coach was Russ Jacques...member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Missy and Don Main...has a brother (Jon)...born June 24, 1989...academic interest is exercise science.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle...also played off ense in goal-line situations and scored six touchdowns...set a school record with a 405-pound bench press...was named an all-conference performer...also competed in track and fi eld...was a member of the honor roll.PERSONAL: Parents are Renee and Joe Marshall...has a brother (Roshawn) and a sister (Breana)...born July 2, 1990...academic interest is business management.

StrongsvilleStrongsville, Ohio, Ohio | | StrongsvilleStrongsville High School High School

D.J. MAIN#77 • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN#77 • OFFENSIVE LINEMANFRFR.. | 6-5 | | 6-5 | 290290

Clearwater, Fla.Clearwater, Fla. | | ClearwaterClearwater High School High School

JOE MARSHALL#93 • DE#93 • DEFENSIVE LINEMANFENSIVE LINEMANFRFR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 331100

HIGH SCHOOL: Listed as the 48th-ranked senior in Virginia by The Roa-noke Times as a middle linebacker...was a fi rst-team Region I All-Star as a senior...set school career records for total tackles fi nishing with 766...had 510 solos and 256 assists...also credited with more than 100 tackles for losses...as a senior, was an honorable-mention Class AA All-State football selection...as a junior was a second-team all-state selection...was an all-district, all-area and all-region honoree three years...played four years on varsity and was a two-time captain...team reached the state semifi nals twice winning the regional championship each year...also played lacrosse.PERSONAL: Parents are Julie and Mel Meadows...has a brother (Mike) and a sister (Lauren)...born Sept. 13, 1989...academic interests are busi-ness and engineering.

Fredericksburg, Md.Fredericksburg, Md. | | James MonroeJames Monroe High School High School

STEPHEN MEADOWS#45 • LINEBACKER#45 • LINEBACKERFRFR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 230230

HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a second-team Division II All-Ohio se-lection as a defensive lineman...was a First-Team All-Pioneer Conference selection and a fi rst-team all-district pick also as a defensive lineman...Normandy was 10-3 in 2007 losing 12-7 to Mayfi eld in the state quarter-fi nals...as a junior was an honorable-mention all-conference selection...team was 6-4 in 2006...coach was Rich Turner.PERSONAL: Mother is Jennifer Kowicki...has a sister (Olivia)...born Feb. 9, 1990.

PParmaarma, Ohio, Ohio | | NormandyNormandy High School High School

ANDY KOWICKI#69 • OFFENSIVE LINEMAN#69 • OFFENSIVE LINEMANFRFR.. | 6-5 | | 6-5 | 270270

HIGH SCHOOL: Set school records for career passing yards (5,042) and career touchdowns (47)...as a senior threw for 2,288 yards and 25 touch-downs…completed 160-of-274 attempts (58.4 percent)...had seven 200-yard performances, including fi nal fi ve of the year...best game was 261-yard performance against Rocky River...also had highs of 24 completions and 39 attempts in that game...high of four touchdown passes against Warren JFK...had three touchdown passes in three other games...had four rushing touchdowns...Eagles were 7-4...two-time fi rst-team All-TAC selection...two-time Honorable-Mention Division III All-Ohio selection...fi rst-team All-Northeast Inland District selection as a senior...three-year starter for the Eagles...WYTV Student-Athlete of the Year...nominee for Trumbull County Athlete of the Year...team captain as a senior...coach was Jeff Bayuk as a sophomore and junior...Hubbard was 10-2 in 2006...coach as a senior was Brian Hoff man...fi rst-team all-conference selection in baseball and second-team all-conference in basketball...holds the Eagles’ school record for season and career assists...fi nished high school with a 4.0 GPA...named class valedictorian...member of National Honor Society and SADD.PERSONAL: Parents are Marty and Mary Ann Kanetsky...has two brothers (Matthew and Marty)...born Sept. 30, 1989...academic interest is biology...attending school as a Leslie H. Cochran University Scholar.

HubbardHubbard, Ohio, Ohio | | HubbardHubbard High School High School

MARC KANETSKY#19 • #19 • QUARTERBACKQUARTERBACKFRFR.. | 6-0 | | 6-0 | 175175

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HIGH SCHOOL: Set school mark for most sacks in a season...was a three-year lettewinner as a defensive end and also played middle linebacker...Monarchs were 9-3 in 2007 losing to Hermitage in the Group AAA Division 6 semifi nals...team was co-District Champion...program was 6-4 in 2006 and 10-2 in 2005...coach was Bill Bowles...also competed in track and fi eld and played basketball...named to all-academic team three times.PERSONAL: Parents are Kris and Ben Williams...has two brothers (B.J. and Chris)...born May 12, 1990...academic interest is sociology.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned Virginia Group AAA second-team all-state honors as a defensive back...selected fi rst-team All-Beach District as a defensive back...as a wide receiver, was named fi rst-team All-Beach District and fi rst-team All-Tidewater...tabbed a second-team All-Eastern Region selection as a wide out...caught 51 passes for 999 yards and scored 13 touchdowns...against First Colonial had 10 receptions for 192 yards...caught an 82-yard touchdown pass and returned an interception 20 yards for a TD...caught two touchdowns against Chantilly...four receptions for 160 yards and two scores against Kellam...caught eight pass, two for touchdowns against Princess Anne...tabbed the Bayside Defensive Player of the Year...as a junior, had eight receptions, three of which were for touchdowns...had 252 kickoff return yards and ran one back for a score...had a region-lead-ing 10 interceptions...named all-region...coach was Darnell Moore...also played basketball and competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Valentina and Douglas Lewis...has a sister (Val-zhane)...born June 5, 1990.

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Division II All-Ohio selection...was a Division II fi rst-team All-Northeast Inland selection as a linebacker...attended East after spending three years at Rayen as Youngstown schools consolidated...Panthers were 8-2 in 2007...was a four-year starter throughout his career...as a junior was a second-team all-district selection as a running back...rushed for 950 yards and 10 touchdowns...Tigers were 7-3...as a freshman at Rayen had 103 tackles...coach all four years was Brian Shaner...was a member of three conference champion winning teams...also competed in track and fi eld and played basketball.PERSONAL: Parents are Yvette and Gary Thornton...has two sisters (Brit-ney and Chanelle)...sisters attend YSU...born April 21, 1990...academic interest is communications.

Virginia Beach, Va.Virginia Beach, Va. | | BaBaysideyside High School High School

MARQUEL THOMAS#86 • WIDE RECEIVER#86 • WIDE RECEIVERFRFR.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 181800

YoungstownYoungstown, Ohio, Ohio | | EastEast High School High School

GARY THORNTON#22 • LINEBACKER#22 • LINEBACKERFRFR.. | 5-9 | | 5-9 | 190190

Richmond, Va.Richmond, Va. | | MeadowbrookMeadowbrook High School High School

MIKE WILLIAMS#54 • DEFENSIVE #54 • DEFENSIVE ENDENDFRFR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 224545

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a second-team Class 3A All-Florida selection...played on the South Team in the 2007 FACA North-South All-Star Classic...had a team-high 130 tackles his senior year...team posted a 9-3 mark his senior year...advanced to Regional Semifi nals...Hurricanes recorded four shutouts...coach was Ray Woodie...also competed in weight lifting and track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Parents are Nefertiti and Brian Tate...has three brothers and a sister...born Oct. 27, 1989...academic interest is computer science.

HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was an All-Quad East selection and earned East Elite honors...also a fi rst-team WPIAL Class AAAA Big East selection by the Post Gazette as a tight end...suff ered a broken left leg in the opener and missed fi ve games...helped Wolverines qualify for the playoff s... played tight end and defensive end...coach was George Novak...also played basketball and competed in track and fi eld.PERSONAL: Mother is Georgia Taylor...has three sisters and a brother...brother Jason has played for the past 12 years with the Miami Dolphins and fi nised second on Dancing With The Stars...born Aug. 13, 1989...academic interest is civil engineering.

Palmetto, Fla.Palmetto, Fla. | | PalmettoPalmetto High School High School

DEONTA TATE#56 • LINEBACKER#56 • LINEBACKERFRFR.. | 6-1 | | 6-1 | 221515

PittsburghPittsburgh, , Pa.Pa. | | Woodland HillsWoodland Hills High School High School

NOAH TAYLOR#52 • DEFENSIVE END#52 • DEFENSIVE ENDFRFR.. | 6-3 | | 6-3 | 223535

WEST VIRGINIA: As a redshirt freshman in 2007 started six games and played in 10 for the Mountaineers...started at right guard...started against Marshall, Maryland, East Carolina, South Florida, Syracuse and Mississippi State...used in more than 425 plays on the season...had a season-high 88 snaps against South Florida...registered 33 knockdowns...Mountaineers had two 1,000-yard rushers...squad averaged 297.2 yards rushing per game and 6.2 yards per attempt...WVU ranked third in the country in rushing off ense while allowing just 13 sacks...team went 11-2 beating Oklahoma 48-28 in the Fiesta Bowl...won Big East Championship...did not play against Louisville and Cincinnati...redshirted in 2006...named a Scout Team champion versus Maryland...WVU was 11-2 and won the Gator Bowl...coaches were Rich Rodriquez and Bill Stewart.HIGH SCHOOL: First-Team All-Pennsylvania selection as a lineman...Golden Eagles were 9-3 losing 48-42 to Coudersport in state playoff s...coach was Mike Donato...also played basketball...honor roll member.PERSONAL: Parents are Carol and Ron Rodemoyer...born Feb. 16, 1988...major is general studies.

Sharon, Pa. | Kennedy Catholic HS | West VirginiaSharon, Pa. | Kennedy Catholic HS | West Virginia

ERIC RODEMOYER#64 • OFFEN#64 • OFFENSIVE GUARDSIVE GUARDSOSO.. | 6-2 | | 6-2 | 305305


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2008 ScheduleAUG. 30 YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................. TBASept. 6 Ohio ................................................ TBASept. 12 at USC ........................................8 p.m.Sept. 20 Troy ................................................. TBASept. 27 Minnesota .................................... TBAOct. 4 at Wisconsin .............................8 p.m.Oct. 11 Purdue ........................................... TBAOct. 18 at Michigan State ....................... TBAOct. 25 Penn State ................................8 p.m.Nov. 8 at Northwestern ......................... TBANov. 15 at Illinois ....................................... TBANov. 22 Michigan ....................................... TBA

2007 Results | 11-2 • 8-1SEPT. 1 YOUNGSTOWN STATE ............ W, 38-6Sept. 8 Akron ...................................... W, 20-2Sept. 15 at Washington ....................W, 33-14Sept. 22 Northwestern* ..................... W, 58-7Sept. 29 at Minnesota* ...................... W, 30-7Oct. 6 at Purdue* ............................. W, 23-7Oct. 13 Kent State .............................. W, 48-3Oct. 20 Michigan State* ................W, 24-17Oct. 27 at Penn State* ....................W, 37-17Nov. 3 Wisconsin* ..........................W, 38-17Nov. 10 Illinois* ................................... L, 21-28Nov. 17 at Michigan* ......................... W, 14-3Jan. 7 vs. LSU .................................... L, 24-38

OHIO STATEBUCKEYES

Saturday, August 30 • TBAOhio Stadium

Location: Columbus, OhioFounded: 1870 | Enrollment: 47,952Nickname: Buckeyes | Colors: Scarlet, GrayConference: Big TenStadium: Ohio StadiumCapacity: 102,329 | Turf: FieldturfPresident: Dr. Gordon GeeAthletic Director: Eugene SmithHead Coach: Jim Tressel (Baldwin-Wallace, 1975)Record at School (Years): 73-16 (8th)Career Record (Years): 208-73-2 (23rd)Off ensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 38 | Lettermen Lost: 21Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 132007 Record: 11-2 | Big Ten Record: 7-1 (1st)Series Record: Ohio State leads 1-0Football Contact: Shelly PoeEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (614) 292-3103Website: www.ohiostatebuckeyes.comFax: (614) 292-8547Press Box: (614) 292-1812

Jim TresselJim TresselHead CoachHead Coach

73-16 | 8th Season73-16 | 8th SeasonBaldwinBaldwin Wall Wallace, 1975ace, 1975

2008 ScheduleAug. 28 at Iowa State ............................8 p.m.SEPT. 6 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .............. 7 P.M.Sept. 13 Western Illinois* .....................7 p.m.Sept. 20 at Northern Iowa* ........... 5:05 p.m.Sept. 27 at Stephen F. Austin* ............7 p.m.Oct. 4 McNeese State ........................3 p.m.Oct. 18 Cal Poly ......................................7 p.m.Oct. 25 at Indiana State* ....................2 p.m.Nov. 1 Missouri State* .......................2 p.m.Nov. 8 Illinois State* ...........................2 p.m.Nov. 15 at Southern Illinois* ..............3 p.m.Nov. 22 at Southern Utah ...................7 p.m.

2007 Results | 7-4 • 4-0Aug. 30 at Western Illinois .............. L, 26-29SEPT. 8 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ....... L, 17-23Sept. 15 UNI .......................................... L, 17-31Sept. 22 Texas State ............................ W, 38-3Sept. 29 Stephen F. Austin ................ W, 45-0Oct. 6 at Georgia Southern ......... L, 38-41Oct. 20 Cal Poly* ...............................W, 48-35Oct. 27 at UC Davis* ........................W, 28-21Nov. 3 at Central Arkansas ..........W, 38-10Nov. 10 Southern Utah* .................W, 52-27Nov. 17 North Dakota State* ........W, 29-24

SOUTH DAKOTA STATEJACKRABBITS

Saturday, Sept. 6 • 7 p.m.Coughlin-Alumni Stadium

Location: Brookings, S.D.Founded: 1881 | Enrollment: 11,377Nickname: Jackrabbits | Colors: Yellow, BlueConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: Coughlin-Alumni StadiumCapacity: 15,000 | Turf: Natural GrassPresident: Dr. David ChicoineAthletic Director: Dr. Fred M. OienHead Coach: John Stiegelmeier (SDSU, 1979)Record at School (Years): 68-51 (12th)Career Record (Years): 68-51 (12th)Off ensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3Lettermen Returning: 36 | Lettermen Lost: 18Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 82007 Record: 7-4 | Great West Record: 4-0Series Record: YSU leads 5-4Football Contact: Jason HoveEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (605) 688-4623Website: www.gojacks.comFax: (605) 688-5999Press Box: (605) 688-4623

John StJohn StiegelmeieriegelmeierHead CoachHead Coach

68-51 | 12th Season68-51 | 12th SeasonSouth Dakota State, 1979South Dakota State, 1979

JaRon HJaRon Harrisarris#1 | Wide Receiver#1 | Wide Receiver

SeniorSeniorSioux FallsSioux Falls, S.D., S.D.

2008 ScheduleAug. 30 vs. Dayton .................................5 p.m.Sept. 6 vs. West Virginia State .......... 4 p.m.SEPT. 13 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ............ 4 P.M.Sept. 20 at Alabama A&M .............. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Kentucky State ...................6 p.m.Oct. 11 Langston ............................. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Lincoln (Mo.) ................. 1:30 p.m.Oct. 25 Missouri-Rolla ................... 1:30 p.m.Nov. 8 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) ...............1 p.m.

2007 Results | 5-5Sept. 2 vs. Cheyney (Pa.) ...............W, 28-22Sept. 8 at Virginia Union ................ L, 20-37Sept. 15 at Dayton .................................L, 0-40Sept. 22 vs. Kentucky State ............W, 41-14Sept. 29 Lane ........................................ L, 28-42Oct. 6 Lincoln (Mo.) .......................W, 26-19Oct. 20 at Missouri-Rolla ................ L, 28-44Oct. 27 at Kentucky Wesleyan .....W, 28-21Nov. 3 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) ..........W, 34-21Nov. 10 Tiffi n ....................................... L, 26-62

CENTRAL STATEMAURADERS

Saturday, Sept. 13 • 4 p.m.Stambaugh Stadium

Location: Wilberforce, OhioFounded: 1957 | Enrollment: 2,000Nickname: Mauraders | Colors: Maroon, GoldConference: Great Lakes Football ConferenceStadium: Walton StadiumCapacity: 4,500 | Turf: Natural GrassPresident: John Garland, Esq.Athletic Director: Theresa A. CheckHead Coach: Al West (Central State, 1977)Record at School (Years): 7-12 (3rd)Career Record (Years): 7-12 (3rd)Off ensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: MultipleLettermen Returning: 22 | Lettermen Lost: 18Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 122007 Record: 5-5 | GLFC Record: 3-2Series Record: YSU leads 8-0Sports Information Director: Kenneth MarshallEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (937) 376-6681Website: www.centralstate.edu/athleticsFax: (937) 376-6291Press Box: (937) 376-6695

James LaurinaitiJames Laurinaitiss#33 | Linebacker#33 | Linebacker

SeniorSeniorHamel, Minn.Hamel, Minn.

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2008 ScheduleAug. 30 North Greenville ........................7 p.m.Sept. 6 Glenville State ............................7 p.m.Sept. 13 at Western Carolina ..................6 p.m.SEPT. 27 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ............... 6 P.M.Oct. 4 at Coastal Carolina* ..................7 p.m.Oct. 11 Stony Brook* ......................... 3:30 p.m.Oct. 18 Lafayette ................................. 3:30 p.m.Oct. 25 Charleston Southern* ........ 3:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at Presbyterian ..................... 1:30 p.m.Nov. 8 at VMI* ...........................................1 p.m.Nov. 15 Gardner-Webb* .........................1 p.m.Nov. 22 Elon ................................................1 p.m.

2007 Results | 8-3 • 4-0Sept. 1 Tusculum .................................W, 38-14Sept. 8 Shippensburg ........................W, 35-14Sept. 15 at William & Mary .................. L, 41-48Sept. 22 at Elon ....................................... L, 14-42Sept. 29 St. Francis (Pa.) .......................W, 68-10Oct. 6 at Toledo ................................... L, 34-35Oct. 20 at Charleston Southern* ....W, 50-10Oct. 27 Prebyterian .............................W, 48-14Nov. 3 Coastal Carolina* ..................W, 37-24Nov. 10 VMI* ..........................................W, 73-34Nov. 17 at Gardner-Webb* .................. W, 31-0

2008 ScheduleAug. 28 Austin Peay ...............................8 p.m.Sept. 6 Central Connecticut State ... 7 p.m.Sept. 13 at Wyoming ...............................2 p.m.SEPT. 20 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ........... 6 P.M.Oct. 4 Southern Illinois* ....................2 p.m.Oct. 11 Western Illinois* ......................7 p.m.Oct. 18 at Northern Iowa* ............. 5:05 p.m.Oct. 25 at Illinois State* .................. 2:30 p.m.Nov. 1 Indiana State* ..........................2 p.m.Nov. 15 at Missouri State* ....................2 p.m.Nov. 22 South Dakota State* ..............7 p.m.

2007 Results | 10-1 • 3-1Sept. 8 Stephen F. Austin ...............W, 28-19Sept. 15 Sam Houston State ...........W, 41-38Sept. 22 at Central Michigan ...........W, 44-14Sept. 29 at Western Illinois ..............W, 41-28Oct. 6 UC Davis* ..............................W, 35-16Oct. 13 at Mississippi Valley State ... W, 58-7Oct. 20 at Minnesota .......................W, 27-21Oct. 27 Southern Utah* ..................W, 52-17Nov. 3 Illinois State .........................W, 54-28Nov. 10 at Cal Poly* ...........................W, 31-28Nov. 17 at South Dakota State* ..... L, 24-29

NORTH DAKOTA STATEBISON


Location: Fargo, N.D.Founded: 1890 | Enrollment: 12,258Nickname: Bison | Colors: Yellow, GreenConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: FargodomeCapacity: 18,700 | Turf: Artifi cialPresident: Dr. Joseph A. ChapmanAthletic Director: Gene TaylorHead Coach: Craig Bohl (Nebraska, 1982)Record at School (Years): 43-12 (5th)Career Record (Years): 43-12 (5th)Off ensive Set: West Coast | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 43 | Lettermen Lost: 13Starters Returning: 17 | Starters Lost: 72007 Record: 10-1 | Great West Record: 3-1Series Record: Tied 1-1Sports Information Director: Jeff SchwartzEmail: jeff [email protected] ce Phone: (701) 231-8332Website: www.gobison.comFax: (701) 231-8022Press Box: (701) 298-2600

Craig BohlCraig BohlHead CoachHead Coach

43-12 | 5th Season43-12 | 5th SeasonNebraskaNebraska, 198, 19822

TylTylerer Roehl Roehl#40 | Running back#40 | Running back

SeniorSeniorWest Fargo, N.D.West Fargo, N.D.

LIBERTYFLAMES


Location: Lynchburg, Va.Founded: 1971 | Enrollment: 41,500Nickname: Flames | Colors: Red, White and BlueConference: Big SouthStadium: Williams StadiumCapacity: 12,000| Turf: FieldturfChancellor: Jerry Falwell, Jr.Athletic Director: Jeff BarberHead Coach: Danny Rocco (Wake Forest, 1984)Record at School (Years): 14-8 (3rd)Career Record (Years): 14-8 (3rd)Off ensive Set: Two-Back| Defensive Set: 3-4 Lettermen Returning: 38 | Lettermen Lost: 21Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 142007 Record: 8-3 | Big South Record: 4-0Series Record: YSU leads 6-2Sports Information Director: Todd StillwellEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (434) 582-2292Website: www.libertyfl ames.comFax: (434) 582-2076Press Box: (434) 582-4628

Danny RoDanny RoccoccoHead CoachHead Coach

14-8 | 3rd Season14-8 | 3rd SeasonWake Forest, 1984Wake Forest, 1984

Brock SmithBrock Smith#13 | #13 | QuaterbackQuaterback

SeniorSeniorHershey, Pa.Hershey, Pa.


2008 ScheduleAug. 30 at Air Force ...............................2 p.m.Sept. 6 Adams State ............................8 p.m.Sept. 13 at Montana ..............................3 p.m.Sept. 20 Northern Arizona ...................8 p.m.Sept. 27 at Texas State ...........................7 p.m.OCT. 4 YOUNGSTOWN STATE ................ 3 P.M.Oct. 11 at UC Davis* .............................8 p.m.Oct. 25 at Cal Poly* ......................... 8:05 p.m.Nov. 8 at North Dakota* ...................8 p.m.Nov. 15 South Dakota* ........................3 p.m.Nov. 22 Northern Iowa ........................3 p.m.

2007 Results | 0-11 • 0-4Sept. 1 at Montana .......................... L, 17-37Sept. 8 North Dakota ...................... L, 10-37Sept. 15 Southern Illinois ................. L, 10-44Sept. 22 McNeese State .................... L, 20-41Oct. 6 at Montana State .................... L, 3-7OCT. 13 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE ....... L, 22-23Oct. 20 UC Davis* .............................. L, 21-41Oct. 27 at North Dakota State* .... L, 17-52Nov. 3 Cal Poly* ................................ L, 21-28Nov. 10 at South Dakota State* .... L, 27-52Nov. 17 at Northern Iowa ............... L, 10-48

SOUTHERN UTAHTHUNDERBIRDS

Saturday, Oct. 4 • 3 p.m.Eccles Coliseum

Location: Cedar City, UtahFounded: 1897 | Enrollment: 7,509Nickname: Thunderbirds | Colors: Scarlet, WhiteConference: Great WestStadium: Eccles ColiseumCapacity: 8,500 | Turf: Natural GrassPresident: Dr. Michael BensonAthletic Director: Ken BeazerHead Coach: Ed Lamb (BYU, 1996)Record at School (Years): First SeasonCareer Record (Years): First SeasonOff ensive Set: Spread | Defensive Set: 4-3Lettermen Returning: 45 | Lettermen Lost: 20Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 112007 Record: 0-11 | Great West Record: 0-4Series Record: YSU leads 1-0Sports Information Director: Neil GardnerEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (435) 586-7753Website: www.suutbirds.comFax: (435) 865-8037Press Box: (435) 586-5447

Ed LambEd LambHead CoachHead CoachFirst SeasonFirst Season

BYU, 1996BYU, 1996

Robert TakRobert Takenoeno#32 | #32 | LinebackerLinebacker

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2008 ScheduleAug. 30 at BYU ........................................6 p.m.Sept. 6 South Dakota .................... 5:05 p.m.Sept. 20 South Dakota State* ....... 5:05 p.m.Sept. 27 at Southern Illinois* ..............7 p.m.Oct. 4 Nicholls State .................... 5:05 p.m.Oct. 11 Illinois State* ..................... 5:05 p.m.Oct. 18 North Dakota State* ....... 5:05 p.m.OCT. 25 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .......... 4 P.M.Nov. 1 at Western Illinois* .......... 7:05 p.m.Nov. 8 Missouri State* ................. 5:05 p.m.Nov. 15 at Indiana State* ............12:05 p.m.Nov. 22 at Southern Utah ...................3 p.m.

2007 Results | 12-1 • 6-0Aug. 30 Minnesota State ................W, 41-14Sept. 8 at Iowa State .......................W, 24-13Sept. 15 at South Dakota State .....W, 31-17Sept. 22 at Drake .................................. W, 45-7Sept. 29 at Illinois State* .................W, 23-13Oct. 13 Southern Illinois* ..............W, 30-24Oct. 20 at Western Illinois* ............. W, 42-3OCT. 27 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ........ W, 14-13Nov. 3 at Missouri State* .............W, 38-17Nov. 10 Indiana State* ....................W, 68-14Nov. 17 Southern Utah ...................W, 48-10Nov. 24 New Hampshire ................W, 38-35Dec. 1 Delaware ............................... L, 27-39

NORTHERN IOWAPANTHERS

Saturday, Oct. 25 • 4 p.m. (HC)Stambaugh Stadium

Mark FarleyMark FarleyHead CoachHead Coach

63-25 | 8th Season63-25 | 8th SeasonUUNI, 1986NI, 1986

Corey LewisCorey Lewis#1 | Running back#1 | Running back

SeniorSeniorSt. Paul, St. Paul, Neb.Neb.


2008 ScheduleSept. 4 Washburn .................................7 p.m.Sept. 13 at Oklahoma State ................6 p.m.Sept. 20 at SE Missouri State ...............7 p.m.Oct. 4 Western Illinois* .....................2 p.m.OCT. 11 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ......... 2:30 P.M.Oct. 18 at Illinois State* ................ 3:30 p.m.Oct. 25 at Southern Illinois* ........ 2:30 p.m.Nov. 1 at South Dakota State* ........ 2 p.m.Nov. 8 at Northern Iowa* ........... 5:05 p.m.Nov. 15 North Dakota State* .............1 p.m.Nov. 22 at Indiana State* ............12:05 p.m.

2007 Results | 6-5 • 2-4Aug. 30 Missouri-Rolla ....................W, 62-17Sept. 6 at Tennessee-Martin ........W, 51-44Sept. 15 at Kansas State ................... L, 10-61Sept. 22 Central Arkansas ...............W, 42-38SEPT. 29 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ..... L, 21-49Oct. 6 Illinois State* ......................W, 58-41Oct. 13 at Western Illinois* ............ L, 10-31Oct. 20 at Southern Illinois* .......... L, 10-45Oct. 27 Indiana State* ...................... W, 63-7Nov. 3 Northern Iowa* .................. L, 17-38 Nov. 10 SE Missouri State ...............W, 55-17

MISSOURI STATEBEARS

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 2:30 p.m.Plaster Field

Location: Springfi eld, Mo.Founded: 1905 | Enrollment: 21,407Nickname: Bears | Colors: Maroon, WhiteConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: Plaster FieldCapacity: 16,300 | Turf: Artifi cialPresident: Dr. Michael NietzelAthletic Director: Bill RoweHead Coach: Terry Allen (Northern Iowa, 1976)Record at School (Years): 8-14 (3rd)Career Record (Years): 103-73 (15th)Off ensive Set: Pro Style | Defensive Set: Multiple Lettermen Returning: 44 | Lettermen Lost: 15Starters Returning: 16 | Starters Lost: 92007 Record: 6-5 | Gateway Record: 2-4Series Record: YSU leads, 11-1Sports Information Director: Rick KindhartEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (417) 836-5402Website: www.missouristatebears.comFax: (417) 836-4868Press Box: (417) 836-5976

Terry AllenTerry AllenHead CoachHead Coach

8-14 | 2nd Season8-14 | 2nd SeasonUNI, 1976UNI, 1976

Eric DavisEric Davis#87 | #87 | Wide ReceiverWide Receiver

SeniorSeniorOakland, Calif.Oakland, Calif.

2008 ScheduleSept. 6 Hampton ..................................7 p.m.Sept. 13 at Northwestern ......................... TBASept. 27 at Northern Iowa* .................7 p.m.Oct. 4 at North Dakota State* ........ 2 p.m.Oct. 11 Indiana State* .................. 2:30 p.m.OCT. 18 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .......... 4 P.M.Oct. 25 Missouri State* ................. 2:30 p.m.Nov. 1 North Dakota ..........................3 p.m.Nov. 8 Western Illinois* .....................3 p.m.Nov. 15 South Dakota State* .............3 p.m.Nov. 22 at Illinois State* ................ 2:30 p.m.

2007 Results | 12-2 • 5-1Aug. 30 Quincy ..................................W, 59-14Sept. 8 at Northern Illinois ...........W, 34-31Sept. 15 at Southern Utah ..............W, 44-10Sept. 22 Arkansas-Pine Bluff ............ W, 58-3Sept. 29 at Indiana State* ...............W, 72-10OCT. 6 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ........ W, 24-17Oct. 13 at Northern Iowa* ............. L, 24-30Oct. 20 Missouri State* ..................W, 45-10Nov. 3 at Western Illinois* ............. W, 10-9Nov. 10 Illinois State* ......................W, 34-24Nov. 17 at Hampton ........................W, 45-27Nov. 24 Eastern Illinois ....................W, 30-11Dec. 1 Massachusetts ...................W, 34-27Dec. 8 Delaware ............................... L, 17-20

SOUTHERN ILLINOISSALUKIS

Saturday, Oct. 18 • 4 p.m.Stambaugh Stadium

Location: Carbondale, Ill.Founded: 1869 | Enrollment: 21,003Nickname: Salukis | Colors: Maroon, WhiteConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: McAndrew FieldCapacity: 17,324| Turf: AstroPlayPresident: Dr. Glenn PoshardAthletic Director: Mario MocciaHead Coach: Dale Lennon (North Dakota, 1985)Record at School (Years): First SeasonCareer Record (Years): 90-24 (10th)Off ensive Set: Multiple| Defensive Set: 3-4Lettermen Returning: 42 | Lettermen Lost: 24Starters Returning: 12 | Starters Lost: 102007 Record: 12-2 | Gateway Record: 5-1Series Record: YSU leads, 10-8-1Football Contact: Jeff HonzaEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (618) 453-5470Website: www.siusalukis.comFax: (618) 453-2648Press Box: (618) 453-3049

DDale Lennonale LennonHead CoachHead CoachFirst SeasonFirst Season

North Dakota, 1985North Dakota, 1985

Brandin JordBrandin Jordanan#17 | Linebacker#17 | Linebacker

SeniorSeniorDeQuoin, Ill.DeQuoin, Ill.

Location: Cedar Falls, IowaFounded: 1876 | Enrollment: 12,609Nickname: Panthers | Colors: Purple, Old GoldConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: UNI-DomeCapacity: 16,324 | Turf: Artifi cialPresident: Dr. Benjamin AllenAthletic Director: Troy DannenHead Coach: Mark Farley (UNI, 1986)Record at School (Years): 63-25 (8th)Career Record (Years): 63-25 (8th)Off ensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3Lettermen Returning: 43 | Lettermen Lost: 21Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 102007 Record: 12-1 | Gateway Record: 6-0Series Record: UNI leads, 15-6Football Contact: Colin McDonoughEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (319) 273-5456Website: www.unipanthers.comFax: (319) 273-3602Press Box: (319) 273-6311

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2008 ScheduleAug. 30 at Marshall .......................... 4:30 p.m.Sept. 13 at Murray State .......................7 p.m.Sept. 20 Eastern Illinois ................... 7:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at Indiana State* ............12:05 p.m.Oct. 11 at Northern Iowa* ........... 5:05 p.m.Oct. 18 Missouri State* ................. 3:30 p.m.Oct. 25 North Dakota State* ....... 2:30 p.m.NOV. 1 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ......... 2:30 P.M.Nov. 8 at South Dakota State* ........ 2 p.m.Nov. 15 at Western Illinois* .......... 2:05 p.m.Nov. 22 Southern Illinois* ............. 2:30 p.m.

2007 Results | 4-7 • 2-4Aug. 30 Drake ...................................... L, 24-27Sept. 8 Murray State .......................W, 43-17Sept. 15 at Eastern Illinois ...............W, 24-21Sept. 22 at Missouri ............................ L, 17-38Sept. 29 Northern Iowa* .................. L, 13-16Oct. 6 at Missouri State* .............. L, 41-58Oct. 13 Indiana State* ....................W, 69-17OCT. 20 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .... W, 27-22 Oct. 27 Western Illinois* ................. L, 14-27Nov. 3 at North Dakota State ...... L, 28-54Nov. 10 at Southern Illinois* .......... L, 24-34

ILLINOIS STATEREDBIRDS

Saturday, Nov. 1 • 2:30 p.m.Hancock Stadium

Location: Normal, Ill.Founded: 1857 | Enrollment: 20,104Nickname: Redbirds | Colors: Red, WhiteConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: Hancock StadiumCapacity: 15,000 | Turf: AstroPlayPresident: Dr. Al BowmanAthletic Director: Dr. Sheahon ZengerHead Coach: Denver Johnson (Tulsa, 1981)Record at School (Years): 45-46 (9th)Career Record (Years): 66-581 (12th)Off ensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 44 | Lettermen Lost: 20Starters Returning: 13 | Starters Lost: 92007 Record: 4-7 | Gateway Record: 2-4Series Record: YSU leads, 9-7Sports Information Director: Todd KoberEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (309) 438-3805Website: www.redbirds.comFax: (309) 438-5634Press Box: (309) 438-2272, 2280

DenverDenver Johnson JohnsonHead CoachHead Coach

45-46 | 9th Season45-46 | 9th SeasonTulsa, 1981Tulsa, 1981

Tom NTom Nelsonelson#9 |#9 | Safet Safetyy

SeniorSeniorArlington Heights, Ill.Arlington Heights, Ill.

2008 ScheduleAug. 28 at Eastern Michigan ..............7 p.m.Sept. 13 at Eastern Illinois ....................7 p.m.Sept. 20 at Northern Illinois ................3 p.m.Sept. 27 SE Missouri State ............12:05 p.m.Oct. 4 Illinois State* ...................12:05 p.m.Oct. 11 at Southern Illinois* ........ 2:30 p.m.Oct. 18 at Western Illinois* ................4 p.m.Oct. 25 South Dakota State* ....... 2:05 p.m.Nov. 1 at North Dakota State .......... 2 p.m.NOV. 8 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* .......... 1 P.M.Nov. 15 Northern Iowa* ..............12:05 p.m.Nov. 22 Missouri State* ...............12:05 p.m.

2007 Results | 0-11 • 0-6Sept. 1 at Indiana .................................L, 7-55Sept. 8 Austin Peay .......................... L, 17-32Sept. 15 at SE Missouri State ........... L, 10-13Sept. 22 Eastern Illinois ..................... L, 20-54Sept. 29 Southern Illinois* ............... L, 10-72Oct. 6 Western Illinois* ....................L, 7-19Oct. 13 at Illinois State* .................. L, 17-69Oct. 20 Western Kentucky ................L, 7-56Oct. 27 at Missouri State* .................L, 7-63NOV. 3 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ............... 7-40Nov. 10 at Northern Iowa* ..................14-68

INDIANA STATESYCAMORES

Saturday, Nov. 8 • 1 p.m.Stambaugh Stadium

Location: Terre Haute, Ind.Founded: 1865 | Enrollment: 10,568Nickname: Sycamores | Colors: Royal Blue, WhiteConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: Memorial StadiumCapacity: 12,400 | Turf: AstroPlayPresident: Dr. Lloyd W. Benjamin IIIAthletic Director: Ron PrettymanHead Coach: Trent Miles (Indiana State, 1987)Record at School (Years): First SeasonCareer Record (Years): First SeasonOff ensive Set: Multiple | Defensive Set: 4-3Lettermen Returning: 32 | Lettermen Lost: 21Starters Returning: 14 | Starters Lost: 102007 Record: 0-11 | Gateway Record: 0-6Series Record: YSU leads, 16-1Sports Information Director: Ace HuntEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (812) 237-4159Website: www.GoSycamores.comFax: (812) 237-4157Press Box: (812) 237-7656

TTrenrent Milest MilesHead CoachHead CoachFirst SeasonFirst Season

Indiana State, 1987Indiana State, 1987

Charles DowdellCharles Dowdell#7 | Quarterback#7 | Quarterback

SophomoreSophomoreFort Wayne, Ind.Fort Wayne, Ind.

2008 ScheduleAug. 28 at Arkansas ................................... TBASept. 6 Quincy ................................. 7:05 p.m.Sept. 13 at South Dakota State* ........ 7 p.m.Sept. 20 Stephen F. Austin ............. 7:05 p.m.Oct. 4 at Missouri State* ..................3 p.m.Oct. 11 at North Dakota State* ........ 7 p.m.Oct. 18 Indiana State* ................... 4:05 p.m.Nov. 1 Northern Iowa* ................ 7:05 p.m.Nov. 8 at Southern Illinois* ..............3 p.m.Nov. 15 Illinois State * .................... 2:05 p.m.NOV. 22 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ......... 2:05 P.M.

2007 Results | 6-5 • 3-3Aug. 30 South Dakota State ..........W, 29-26Sept. 8 at Illinois ...................................L, 0-21Sept. 15 St. Francis (Ill.) ...................... W, 69-0Sept. 22 at Stephen F. Austin .........W, 34-13Sept. 29 North Dakota State ........... L, 28-41Oct. 6 at Indiana State* ................. W, 19-7Oct. 13 Missouri State* ..................W, 31-10Oct. 20 Northern Iowa* .....................L, 3-42Oct. 27 at Illinois State* .................W, 27-14Nov. 3 Southern Illinois* ..................L, 9-10NOV. 10 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE* ..... L, 24-31

WESTERN ILLINOISLEATHERNECKS

Saturday, Nov 22 • 2:05 p.m.Hanson Field

Location: Macomb, Ill.Founded: 1899 | Enrollment: 13,331Nickname: Leathernecks | Colors: Purple, GoldConference: Missouri ValleyStadium: Hanson FieldCapacity: 16,368 | Turf: Natural GrassPresident: Dr. Alvin GoldfarbAthletic Director: Dr. Tim M. Van AlstineHead Coach: Don Patterson (West Point, 1973)Record at School (Years): 61-42 (10th)Career Record (Years): 61-42 (10th)Off ensive Set: Pro | Defensive Set: Multiple Lettermen Returning: 44 | Lettermen Lost: 12Starters Returning: 20 | Starters Lost: 42007 Record: 6-5 | Gateway Record: 3-3Series Record: YSU leads, 13-10Sports Information Director: Jason KaufmanEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: (309) 298-1133Website: www.wiuathletics.comFax: (309) 298-2060Press Box: (309) 298-1255/1138

Don PattersonDon PattersonHead CoachHead Coach

61-42 | 10th Season61-42 | 10th SeasonArmy, 1973Army, 1973

Herb DonaldsonHerb Donaldson#6 | #6 | Running BackRunning Back

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Individual HonorsGateway Players of the Week (9)Date Opponent Player TeamDate Opponent Player TeamSept. 8 South Dakota State Vince Gliatta DefenseSept. 8 South Dakota State Vince Gliatta DefenseSept. 15 Stony Brook Dorian Chenault DefenseSept. 15 Stony Brook Dorian Chenault DefenseSept. 15 Stony Brook Brian Mellott Off ensive LineSept. 15 Stony Brook Brian Mellott Off ensive LineSept. 29 Missouri State Kevin Smith Off enseSept. 29 Missouri State Kevin Smith Off enseOct. 6 Southern Illinois Ben Nowicki Special TeamsOct. 6 Southern Illinois Ben Nowicki Special TeamsOct. 20 Illinois State Brian Palmer Special TeamsOct. 20 Illinois State Brian Palmer Special TeamsNov. Nov. 3 Indiana State Brian Palmer Special Teams3 Indiana State Brian Palmer Special TeamsNov. 1Nov. 10 0 Western Illinois Mychal Savage DefenseWestern Illinois Mychal Savage DefenseNov. 10 Western Illinois Nov. 10 Western Illinois ToTom Zetts Off ensem Zetts Off ense

National Player of the Week (1)Date Opponent Player TeamDate Opponent Player TeamNov. 1Nov. 10 0 Western Illinois Mychal Savage DefenseWestern Illinois Mychal Savage Defense

Academic All-District (2)Bob Perez | SS • First TeamTom Zetts | QB • Second Team

Academic All-Gateway (7)Tom Zetts | QB • First TeamBrian Mellott | OL • First TeamTodd Rowan | QB • First TeamBob Perez | SS • Second TeamJeremiah Wright | LB • Honorable MentionBrad Samsa | OT • Honorable MentionRory Berry | WR • Honorable Mention

All-Gateway (13)Ferlando Williams | WR • First TeamBrad Samsa | OL • First TeamMychal Savage | DT • First TeamJames Terry | LB • First TeamTom Zetts | QB • Second TeamDerrick Bush | TE • Second TeamJosh Tanner | OG • Second TeamBrian Palmer | PK • Second TeamMyles Banford | DE • Second TeamVince Gliatta | SS • Second TeamBen Nowicki | P • Honorable MentionTorrance Nicholson | DT • Honorable MentionJeremiah Wright | LB • Honorable Mention

Gateway All-Newcomer Team (5)Ferlando Williams | WRKevin Smith | TBTorrance Nicholson | DTBen Nowicki | PDe’Angelo Wilson | RS/CBNewcomer of the Year: Ferlando Williams, WR

The Associated Press All America (1)Brad Samsa | OL • Second Team

Sports Network All America (4)Mychal Savage | DT • Third TeamBrian Palmer | PK • Honorable MentionBrad Samsa | OT • Honorable MentionJames Terry | LB • Honorable Mention

FCS Academic All-Star (2)Bob Perez | SSTom Zetts | QB

National Football Foundation National Honor Society (2)Bob Perez | SSTom Zetts | QB

Gateway Presidents Council Academic Award (2)Bob Perez | SSTom Zetts | QB

Gateway Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award (8)Kyle Banna | FB • Stephen Blose | PK • Tom Krupko | DBBrian Mellott | OG/C • Bob Perez | SS • Aaron Pitts | WRTodd Rowan | QB • Tom Zetts | QB

Gateway’s Academic Honor Roll Mike Barlak, Kyle Banna, Patrick Bellish, Andrew Billet, Stephen Blose, Tyler Booth, Nick Canterino, Bobby Coates, Andy Colegrove, Tim Dewberry, Andre Elliott, Tyler Figureoa, Nick Gooden, Blake Halverson, Dustin Helle, Erik Johnson, Tony Kavouras, Matt Kishman, Tom Krupko, Luke Matelan, Brian Mellott, Ben Nowicki, Stiles O’Brien, Donny Olson, Na’eem Outler, Brian Palmer, Bob Perez, Gary Pezzuolo, Aaron Pitts, Justin Rechichar, David Rogers, Todd Rowan, Brad Samsa, Greg Sazdanoff , Nate Schkurko, Scott Sentner, Nate Ward, Lenny Wicks, Joel Younkins, Tom Zetts

ResultsRecord • 7-4 Overall | 3-3 Gateway (T-3rd)Date Opponent Score Location Att.Sept. 1 at Ohio State L, 6-38 Columbus, Ohio 105,038Sept. 8 South Dakota State W, 23-17 Stambaugh 16,118Sept. 15 Stony Brook W, 42-6 Stambaugh 14,390Sept. 22 Lock Haven W, 35-3 Stambaugh 14,424Sept. 29 Missouri State* W, 49-21 Stambaugh 19,617 Oct. 6 at Southern Illinois* L, 17-24 Carbondale, Ill. 13,188Oct. 13 Southern Utah W, 23-22 Stambaugh 16,770Oct. 20 Illinois State* L, 22-27 Stambaugh 18,616 Oct. 27 at UNI* L, 13-14 Cedar Falls, Iowa 16,528Nov. 3 at Indiana State* W, 40-7 Terre Haute, Ind. 2,540Nov. 10 Western Illinois* W, 31-24 Stambaugh 13,110

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2007 HONORS & RESULTS2007 HONORS & RESULTS

The Penguins wore throwback jerseys and helmets duringThe Penguins wore throwback jerseys and helmets duringthe 42-6 victory over Stony Brook on Sept. 15.the 42-6 victory over Stony Brook on Sept. 15.

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Team StatisticsCATEGORY YSU OPPSCORING ........................................................... 301 ................................ 203 Points Per Game .....................................27.4 ................................18.5FIRST DOWNS ................................................. 212 ................................ 189 Rushing ..................................................... 105 ................................. 80 Passing ...................................................... 100 ................................. 91 Penalty ..........................................................7 .................................... 18RUSHING YARDAGE ......................................2,161 .............................1,430 Yards gained rushing ..........................2,328 .............................1,726 Yards lost rushing .................................. 167 ................................ 296 Rushing Attempts ................................. 458 ................................ 410 Average Per Rush .................................... 4.7 ..................................3.5 Average Per Game ...............................196.5 .............................130.0 Touchdowns ..............................................28 .................................. 15PASSING YARDAGE .......................................1,874 .............................2,070 Attempts-Completions ...................284-176 ........................296-179 Percentage ...............................................62.0 ................................60.5 Interceptions ..............................................6 .................................... 11 Average Per Pass ..................................... 6.6 ..................................7.0 Average Per Catch .................................10.6 ................................11.6 Average Per Game ...............................170.4 .............................188.2 Touchdowns .................................................7 .................................... 10TOTAL OFFENSE ............................................4,035 .............................3,500 Total Plays ................................................. 742 ................................ 706 Average Per Play ....................................... 5.4 ..................................5.0 Average Per Game .................................366.8 .............................318.2KICKOFF RETURNS-YARDS ....................... 34-680 ........................ 55-1,082 Average Per Return ...............................20.0 ................................19.7KICKOFFS-YARDS ...................................... 61-3,651 ...................... 42-2,471 Average .....................................................59.9 ................................58.8PUNT RETURNS-YARDS. ............................ 34-337 .......................... 23-179 Average Per Return ................................ 9.9 ..................................7.8INTERCEPTION RETURNS-YARDS ........... 11-121 ........................... 6-103 Average Per Return ...............................11.0 ................................17.2FUMBLES-LOST ...............................................14-9 ...............................19-9PENALTIES-YARDS ....................................... 58-431 .......................... 61-428 Average Per Game ................................39.2 ................................38.9PUNTS-YARDS ............................................ 51-1,875 ...................... 57-2,202 Average Per Punt ...................................36.8 ................................38.6 Net Average .............................................32.9 ................................32.4TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME ....................30:44 .............................29:163RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS ..................... 76/156 ..........................62/159 Percentage ...............................................48.7 ................................39.04TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS .........................1/5 ................................ 8/13 Percentage ...............................................20.0 ................................61.5SACKS BY-YARDS ......................................... 28-205 .............................9-85MISC YARDS ........................................................0 ......................................0TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ...............................37 .................................. 25FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS .......................... 15-16 ..............................9-16 Percentage ...............................................93.8 ................................56.3PAT-ATTEMPTS .............................................. 34-36 ............................ 24-24 Percentage ...............................................94.4 ................................ 100ATTENDANCE .............................................. 113,045 ........................ 137,294 Games/Avg Per Game ..................... 7/16,149 ...................... 4/34,324RED ZONE SCORES ...................................... 40-46 ............................ 26-34 Percentage ...............................................87.0 ................................76.5

BY QUARTER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalYoungstown State 85 81 74 61 0 301Opponents 31 54 42 76 0 203

Individual StatisticsRushingPlayer GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Long APGKevin Smith 9 123 648 38 610 5.0 10 40 67.8Jabari Scott 9 93 531 7 524 5.6 5 60 58.2Ferlando Williams 11 74 479 15 464 6.3 9 40 42.2Tom Zetts 11 57 290 77 213 3.7 1 25 19.4Brandon Nicholson 10 50 172 4 168 3.4 3 15 16.8Jordan Edwards 10 27 111 3 108 4.0 0 29 10.8Tim Dewberry 9 11 67 4 63 5.7 0 32 7.0Da’Michael Horne 11 4 18 3 15 3.8 0 9 1.4Ben Lane 10 4 7 0 7 1.8 0 4 0.7Jamie Frasure 1 3 3 0 3 1.0 0 2 3.0Charles Gresham 1 3 2 0 2 0.7 0 2 2.0TEAM 9 9 0 16 -16 -1.8 0 0 -1.8YSU Total 11 458 2,328 167 2,161 4.7 28 60 196.5Opponents 11 410 1,726 296 1,430 3.5 15 77 130.0

PassingPlayer GP A-C-I Pct. Yds TD Long Avg./GTom Zetts 11 173-277-6 62.5 1,845 7 44 167.7Ferlando Williams 11 2-3-0 66.7 21 0 16 1.9TEAM 9 0-2-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Todd Rowan 11 1-2-0 50.0 8 0 8 0.7YSU Total 11 176-284-6 62.0 1,874 7 44 170.4Opponents 11 179-296-11 60.5 2,070 10 69 188.2

ReceivingPlayer GP No. Yds Avg. TD Long Avg./GFerlando Williams 11 42 499 11.9 2 44 45.4Rory Berry 10 39 473 12.1 0 31 47.3Derrick Bush 10 30 310 10.3 1 36 31.0Louis Irizarry 7 17 133 7.8 1 20 19.0Da’Michael Horne 11 16 214 13.4 0 41 19.5Kevin Smith 9 13 80 6.2 1 17 8.9Ben Lane 10 5 36 7.2 1 15 3.6Jabari Scott 9 3 25 8.3 0 20 2.8Dominique Barnes 6 3 21 7.0 0 9 3.5Aaron Pitts 11 2 24 12.0 1 19 2.2Brandon Nicholson 10 2 14 7.0 0 8 1.4Jordan Edwards 10 1 18 18.0 0 18 1.8Dustin Helle 10 1 14 14.0 0 14 1.4Nick Canterino 6 1 8 8.0 0 8 1.3Tom Zetts 11 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.5YSU Total 11 176 1,874 10.6 7 44 170.4Opponents 11 179 2,070 11.6 10 69 188.2

Kickoff ReturnsPlayer No. Yds. Avg. TD LongDe’Angelo Wilson 11 266 24.2 0 38Da’Michael Horne 10 171 17.1 0 26Ferlando Williams 5 90 18.0 0 22Kevin Smith 3 64 21.3 0 25Ben Lane 1 19 19.0 0 19Bruce Palmer 1 10 10.0 0 10Dominique Barnes 1 37 37.0 1 37Dustin Helle 1 14 14.0 0 14Nick Gooden 1 9 9.0 0 9YSU Total 34 680 20.0 1 38Opponents 55 1,082 19.7 0 39

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Field GoalsPlayer FG-A Pct. 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Lg BlkBrian Palmer 14-15 93.3 0-0 6-6 5-5 3-4 0-0 42 0Stephen Blose 1-1 100.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 41 0YSU Total 15-16 93.8 0-0 6-6 5-5 4-5 0-0 42 0Opponents 9-16 56.3 0-0 2-3 5-9 2-3 0-1 47 1

PuntingPlayer No. Yds. Avg. Long TB FC I20 BlkBen Nowicki 47 1,744 37.1 57 1 8 19 0Erik Johnson 3 99 33.0 36 0 1 1 0Brian Palmer 1 32 32.0 32 0 0 1 0YSU Total 51 1,875 36.8 57 1 9 21 0Opponents 57 2,202 38.6 60 1 7 22 1

Total Off ense YardagePlayer Games Plays Rush Pass Total Avg./GTom Zetts 11 334 213 1845 2,058 187.1Kevin Smith 9 123 610 0 610 67.8Jabari Scott 9 93 524 0 524 58.2Ferlando Williams 11 77 464 21 485 44.1Brandon Nicholson 10 50 168 0 168 16.8Jordan Edwards 10 27 108 0 108 10.8Tim Dewberry 9 11 63 0 63 7.0Da’Michael Horne 11 4 15 0 15 1.4Todd Rowan 11 2 0 8 8 0.7Ben Lane 10 4 7 0 7 0.7Jamie Frasure 1 3 3 0 3 3.0Charles Gresham 1 3 2 0 2 2.0TEAM 9 11 -16 0 -16 -1.8Total 11 742 2,161 1,874 4,035 366.8Opponents 11 706 1,430 2,070 3,500 318.2

InterceptionsPlayer No. Yds. Avg. TD LongLenny Wicks 2 38 19.0 0 25De’Angelo Wilson 2 34 17.0 0 34Dorian Chenault 2 0 0.0 0 0Brandian Ross 1 37 37.0 0 37Myles Banford 1 8 8.0 0 8Jarvis Richards 1 4 4.0 0 4James Terry 1 0 0.0 0 0Vince Gliatta 1 0 0.0 0 0YSU Total 11 121 11.0 0 37Opponents 6 103 17.2 0 43

ScoringPlayer TD FG Kick Rush Rec PointsBrian Palmer 0 14-15 34-36 0-0 0 76Ferlando Williams 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 66Kevin Smith 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 66Jabari Scott 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 30Brandon Nicholson 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 18Dominique Barnes 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Tom Zetts 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Aaron Pitts 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Vince Gliatta 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Louis Irizarry 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Derrick Bush 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Ben Lane 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6Stephen Blose 0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 3YSU Total 37 15-16 34-36 0-0 0 301Opponents 25 9-16 24-24 0-0 1 203

All-Purpose YardagePlayer GP Rush Rec PR KR IR Total Avg./GFerlando Williams 11 464 499 0 90 0 1,053 95.7Kevin Smith 9 610 80 0 64 0 754 83.8De’Angelo Wilson 11 0 0 284 266 34 584 53.1Jabari Scott 9 524 25 0 0 0 549 61.0Rory Berry 10 0 473 0 0 0 473 47.3Da’Michael Horne 11 15 214 -7 171 0 393 35.7Derrick Bush 10 0 310 0 0 0 310 31.0Tom Zetts 11 213 5 0 0 0 218 19.8Brandon Nicholson 10 168 14 0 0 0 182 18.2Louis Irizarry 7 0 133 0 0 0 133 19.0Jordan Edwards 10 108 18 0 0 0 126 12.6Tim Dewberry 9 63 0 0 0 0 63 7.0Dustin Helle 10 0 14 35 14 0 63 6.3Ben Lane 10 7 36 0 19 0 62 6.2Dominique Barnes 6 0 21 0 37 0 58 9.7Lenny Wicks 11 0 0 0 0 38 38 3.5Brandian Ross 11 0 0 0 0 37 37 3.4Aaron Pitts 11 0 24 0 0 0 24 2.2Dorian Chenault 11 0 0 23 0 0 23 2.1Bruce Palmer 7 0 0 0 10 0 10 1.4Nick Gooden 11 0 0 0 9 0 9 0.8Nick Canterino 6 0 8 0 0 0 8 1.3Myles Banford 10 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.8Jarvis Richards 11 0 0 0 0 4 4 0.4Jamie Frasure 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 3.0Charles Gresham 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0Vince Gliatta 11 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.2TEAM 9 -16 0 0 0 0 -16 -1.8YSU Total 11 2161 1,874 337 680 121 5,173 470.3Opponents 11 1430 2,070 179 1,082 103 4,864 442.2

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20020077 MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS STATI STATISTICSSTICSYSU on 3rd Down and...Opponent Game Goal 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-plusOhio State 6-15 0-1 2-4 4-5 0-4 0-1South Dakota State 6-12 0-1 3-3 2-4 1-1 0-3Stony Brook 6-15 0-0 2-5 1-4 3-6 0-0Lock Haven 8-15 0-0 4-5 3-6 0-1 1-3Missouri State 5-11 2-2 2-3 1-4 0-0 0-2Southern Illinois 10-17 0-0 5-5 3-4 0-4 2-4Southern Utah 6-17 1-1 4-6 0-2 1-3 0-5Illinois State 4-15 0-0 1-4 1-2 2-6 0-3UNI 8-14 0-1 4-4 2-3 2-4 0-2Indiana State 11-15 0-1 5-7 3-3 2-3 0-0Western Illinois 7-12 1-1 3-4 2-2 0-2 1-3TOTALS 77-158 4-8 35-50 22-39 11-34 4-26

Opponents on 3rd Down and...Opponent Game Goal 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-plusOhio State 8-12 3-4 3-4 0-0 1-1 1-3South Dakota State 7-14 0-0 2-2 4-5 0-3 1-4Stony Brook 3-14 0-0 2-4 1-3 0-3 0-4Lock Haven 2-14 0-0 1-2 0-5 0-0 1-7Missouri State 3-12 0-0 1-2 0-2 0-3 2-5Southern Illinois 6-13 0-0 3-5 0-3 2-4 1-1Southern Utah 4-13 0-0 2-3 1-3 1-4 0-3Illinois State 11-21 0-0 2-3 4-6 2-5 3-7UNI 8-16 0-0 4-6 3-5 0-0 1-5Indiana State 5-15 0-0 1-1 3-5 1-5 0-4Western Illinois 6-15 1-1 2-3 1-3 2-4 0-4TOTALS 63-159 4-5 23-35 17-40 9-32 10-44

Points After Turnovers YSU OpponentTurnovers Forced 19 14Scores 12 4Scoring Pct. 63.2 28.6 Points Off TOs 76 20

Non-Off ensive Scores (2)Opponent Player PlaySouth Dakota State Vince Gliatta 2-yard blocked punt returnMissouri State Dominique Barnes 37-yard kickoff return

Fourth Down Conversion Attempts (1-5)Opp. Result Yards Qtr. Score PlaySDSU Downs 1 3 17-3 Zetts rush no gainSBU Downs 3 4 28-3 Zetts pass to LaneLHU 1st Down 1 2 14-3 Smith 2 runSUU Downs 10 2 0-7 Zetts pass incompleteILS Downs 10 4 22-27 Zetts pass incomplete

Blocked Kicks (2)Opponent Player KickSouth Dakota State Dorian Chenault PuntSouthern Utah De’Angelo Wilson Field Goal

Turnover Margin YSU OPP GAME SEASON TO TO MARGIN MARGINOhio State 0 1 +1 +1South Dakota State 2 1 -1 EvenStony Brook 1 4 +3 +3Lock Haven 2 3 +1 +4Missouri State 2 1 +1 +5Southern Illinois 2 2 Even +5Southern Utah 0 1 +1 +6Illinois State 1 0 -1 +5UNI 2 1 -1 +4Indiana State 2 2 Even +4Western Illinois 2 3 +1 +5

In the Red Zone YSU Opp.Times at or inside the 20 46 34Total Scores 40 26Touchdowns 30 19Rushing TDs 25 13Passing TDs 5 6Field Goals 10 7Missed FG 1 5Downs 1 0Turnover 4 2End Half/Game 0 1Points 237 155Scoring Percentage 87.0 76.5

Plays of 35 Yards Or MoreYards Play Opponent Quarter Player76 Punt Return Illinois State 4th Wilson60 Rush Indiana State 3rd Scott51* Rush Lock Haven 1st Scott44 Pass Stony Brook 2nd Zetts to Williams41 Pass Southen Utah 3rd Zetts to Horne41 Pass Western Illinois 2nd Zetts to Williams40* Rush Lock Haven 2nd Williams40 Rush Indiana State 1st Smith39 Punt Return South Dakota State 2nd Wilson39 Rush Illinois State 1st Williams38 Pass Lock Haven 3rd Zetts to Williams37* KO Return Missouri State 4th Barnes37 INT Return Indiana State 4th Ross36 Pass Western Illinois 2nd Zetts to Bush*indicates play for touchdown

Kickoff s BreakdownPlayer No. EZ TB Return NoReturn OB OnsideBlose 47 2 2 42 5 1 1Palmer 14 2 1 12 2 0 0TOTAL 61 4 3 54 7 1 1

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Scoring Drives (Game-By-Game)Opponent Plays Yards Time Result Qtr How ScoredOhio State 14 81 5:24 FG 2 Palmer 21 FG Ohio State 4 3 1:05 FG 3 Blose 42 FG South Dakota St. 14 88 6:16 TD 1 Scott 3 run South Dakota St. 10 58 3:34 FG 2 Palmer 38 FG South Dakota St. 6 33 3:12 TD 4 Nicholson 2 run Stony Brook 8 68 3:47 TD 1 Scott 1 runStony Brook 3 27 1:07 TD 2 Smith 8 runStony Brook 1 44 0:12 TD 2 Williams 44 pass; ZettsStony Brook 6 39 1:24 TD 2 Williams 15 pass; ZettsStony Brook 6 66 2:19 TD 4 Williams 15 runStony Brook 5 32 2:04 TD 4 Smith 3 run Lock Haven 5 70 2:20 TD 1 Scott 51 runLock Haven 5 62 2:21 TD 1 Williams 40 run Lock Haven 13 64 7:13 TD 2 Nicholson 3 run Lock Haven 4 64 1:41 TD 3 Pitts 19 pass; Zetts Lock Haven 10 84 5:20 TD 3 Zetts 25 run Missouri State 7 65 2:30 TD 1 Smith 11 run Missouri State 7 53 3:12 TD 2 Smith 1 run Missouri State 6 51 1:20 TD 2 Williams 5 run Missouri State 4 34 1:36 TD 2 Smith 3 run Missouri State 9 70 3:54 TD 3 Williams 3 run Missouri State 6 28 2:50 TD 3 Lane 3 pass; ZettsSouthern Illinois 4 9 1:05 FG 1 Palmer 42 FG Southern Illinois 9 60 5:00 TD 1 Williams 12 run Southern Illinois 7 45 2:56 TD 4 Williams 3 run Southern Utah 11 65 4:24 FG 2 Palmer 37 FG Southern Utah 12 51 5:35 FG 3 Palmer 28 FG Southern Utah 6 60 2:31 FG 3 Palmer 27 FG Southern Utah 1 2 0:04 TD 3 Williams 2 run Southern Utah 9 65 3:26 TD 4 Williams 3 run Illinois State 9 58 3:48 TD 1 Smith 1 runIllinois State 10 49 4:08 FG 1 Palmer 37 FGIllinois State 7 50 2:13 FG 1 Palmer 41 FG Illinois State 8 53 3:09 FG 3 Palmer 40 FG Illinois State 2 3 0:37 TD 4 Smith 1 run UNI 8 75 3:21 TD 1 Bush 28 pass; Zetts UNI 11 67 5:17 FG 1 Palmer 22 FG UNI 16 74 7:44 FG 2 Palmer 37 FGIndiana State 8 61 3:41 FG 1 Palmer 28 FGIndiana State 16 83 7:34 TD 2 Scott 1 runIndiana State 14 41 6:19 FG 2 Palmer 32 FGIndiana State 4 65 1:27 TD 3 Smith 11 runIndiana State 9 89 4:38 TD 3 Scott 1 runIndiana State 8 62 3:39 TD 4 Williams 5 runIndiana State 3 80 1:02 TD 4 Nicholson 12 runWestern Illinois 3 28 0:48 TD 1 Smith 2 runWestern Illinois 9 69 3:58 TD 2 Irizarry 2 pass; ZettsWestern Illinois 8 78 3:54 TD 2 Smith 17 pass; ZettsWestern Illinois 6 52 0:55 FG 2 Palmer 21 FGWestern Illinois 12 63 4:26 TD 3 Smith 1 run

Scoring Drive Breakdown Scoring Total Avg. Total Avg.Game Drives Yards Length Plays Plays 10-plus 5-or-less 1-PlayOhio State 2 84 42.0 18 9.0 1 1 0South Dakota St. 3 179 59.7 30 10.0 2 0 0Stony Brook 6 276 46.0 29 4.8 0 3 1Lock Haven 5 344 68.8 37 7.4 2 3 0Missouri State 6 301 50.2 39 6.5 0 1 0Southern Illinois 3 114 38.0 20 6.7 0 1 0Southern Utah 5 243 48.6 39 7.8 2 1 1Illinois State 5 213 42.6 36 7.2 1 1 0UNI 3 216 72.0 35 11.7 2 0 0Indiana State 7 481 68.7 62 8.9 2 2 0Western Illinois 5 290 58.0 38 7.6 1 1 0

Opponent Scoring Drives (Game-By-Game)Team Plays Yards Time Result Qtr How ScoredOhio State 9 70 3:53 TD 1 Sanzenbacker 3 pass; BoeckmanOhio State 6 27 3:11 TD 2 Wells 1 runOhio State 10 75 3:55 TD 2 Saine 1 runOhio State 11 56 5:14 FG 3 Pretorius 24Ohio State 14 65 7:33 TD 4 Robinson 1 pass; BoeckmanOhio State 5 88 1:08 TD 4 Washington 37 pass; HentonSouth Dakota St. 8 59 2:18 TD 2 Koenig 2 pass; BerrySouth Dakota St. 18 99 8:34 TD 3 Koenig 2 runSouth Dakota St. 11 54 4:29 FG 4 Douglas 32Stony Brook 8 39 1:16 FG 3 Gaddis 39Stony Brook 6 40 1:06 FG 4 Gaddis 47Lock Haven 10 28 5:28 FG 1 Domonkos 35Missouri State 5 73 2:08 TD 1 Davis 51 runMissouri State 5 74 1:02 TD 3 Nicholson 6 pass; KirbyMissouri State 10 76 4:12 TD 4 Kirby 2 runSouthern Illinois 9 97 3:47 TD 2 Randle 5 runSouthern Illinois 7 38 3:49 FG 2 Dougherty 32Southern Illinois 8 76 3:44 TD 3 Allen 14 pass; HillSouthern Illinois 8 87 3:40 TD 4 Karim 15 runSouthern Utah 16 75 6:31 TD 1 Marshall 2 runSouthern Utah 3 59 1:09 TD 3 Sanchez 5 runSouthern Utah 3 29 1:28 TD 4 Edwards 24 pass; MarshallIllinois State 1 77 0:12 TD 1 Blow 77 runIllinois State 6 17 1:53 FG 2 Fetzer 47Illinois State 10 42 4:32 FG 2 Fetzer 36Illinois State 6 76 2:31 TD 2 Horton 69 pass; DroneIllinois State 15 97 7:30 TD 3 Mickle 14 pass; DroneUNI 8 65 4:01 TD 4 Gray 29 pass; SandersUNI 10 80 4:55 TD 4 Gray 18 runIndiana State 10 95 2:22 TD 3 Burke 0 fumble recoveryWestern Illinois 11 43 5:31 FG 2 Rowan 28 FGWestern Illinois 8 65 1:39 TD 2 Gibbs 2 runWestern Illinois 6 18 2:50 TD 4 Douglass 1 runWestern Illinois 5 77 0:46 TD 4 Douglass 4 run

Scoring Drive BreakdownScoring Total Avg. Total Avg.

Game Drives Yards Length Plays Plays 10-plus 5-or-less 1-PlayOhio State 6 381 63.5 55 9.2 3 1 0South Dakota St. 3 212 70.7 37 12.3 2 0 0Stony Brook 2 79 39.5 14 7.0 0 0 0Lock Haven 1 28 28.0 10 10.0 1 0 0Missouri State 3 223 74.3 20 6.7 1 2 0Southern Illinois 4 298 74.5 32 8.0 0 0 0Southern Utah 3 163 54.3 22 7.3 1 0 0Illinois State 5 309 61.8 38 7.6 2 1 1UNI 2 145 72.5 18 9.0 1 0 0Indiana State 1 95 95.0 10 10.0 1 0 0Western Illinois 4 203 50.8 30 7.5 1 1 0

Longest Scoring DrivesYSU Longest Drive Breakdownby # of Plays 16; UNI and Indiana Stateby # of Yards 88 vs. South Dakota State (14 plays)Time of Possession 7:44 (74 yards, 16 plays) at UNI

Scoring Drives50 • Drives (28 run, 7 pass, 14 FG)14 • First Quarter Drives (8 run, 1 pass, 5 FG)15 • Second Quarter Drives (5 run, 4 pass, 6 FG)13 • Third Quarter Drives (7 run, 2 pass, 5 FG)8 • Fourth Quarter Drives (8 run, 0 pass, 0 FG)Most Points in a Quarter: 21 vs. Stony Brook (2nd); Missouri State (3rd)Most Points in a Half: 28 vs. Stony Brook (First); Missouri State (2nd)

Opponent Longest Drive Breakdownby # of Plays 18 by South Dakota State (99 yards)by # of Yards 99 by South Dakota State (18 plays)Time of Possession 8:34 (99 yards, 18 plays) by South Dakota State

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2007 SCORING DRIVE BREAKDOWN 2007 2007 FINALFINAL STATISTICS STATISTICSGame-by-Game Rushing Jabari Jordan Brandon Tom Ferlando Da’Michael Ben Kevin Tim

Scott Edwards Nicholson Zetts Williams Horne Lane Smith DewberryOpponent Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TDOhio State 9-26-0 9-28-0 6-21-0 2-(-4)-0 7-12-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0South Dakota State 19-89-1 3-6-0 9-18-1 7-38-0 5-32-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 DNP 0-0-0Stony Brook 16-99-1 0-0-0 13-52-0 4-32-0 2-32-1 0-0-0 2-6-0 11-60-2 0-0-0Lock Haven 12-88-1 5-40-0 5-8-1 4-45-0 3-62-1 0-0-0 1-1-0 11-30-0 0-0-0Missouri State DNP 10-34-0 4-16-0 7-45-0 8-48-2 2-16-0 0-0-0 15-102-3 5-43-0Southern Illinois 1-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 13-24-0 15-87-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 9-40-0 0-0-0Southern Utah 14-59-0 DNP DNP 4-0-0 12-51-2 1-(-3)-0 DNP 9-59-0 0-0-0Illinois State 2-(-1)-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 7-29-0 8-56-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 19-68-2 DNPUNI 6-13-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 6-12-0 2-10-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 13-50-0 0-0-0Indiana State 14-149-2 0-0-0 11-49-1 0-0-0 6-52-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 14-122-1 6-20-0Western Illinois DNP 0-0-0 2-4-0 3-(-8)-0 6-22-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 22-79-2 0-0-0

Game-by-Game Receiving Louis Da’Michael Derrick Aaron Jabari Ben Rory Ferlando Kevin Brandon Dominique

Irizarry Horne Bush Pitts Scott Lane Berry Williams Smith Nicholson BarnesOpponent Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TD Att.Yds.-TDOhio State 4-19-0 3-37-0 2-12-0 1-5-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0South Dakota St. 3-34-0 4-35-0 2-24-0 0-0-0 2-5-0 0-0-0 6-49-0 1-20-0 DNP 0-0-0 DNPStony Brook 2-12-0 0-0-0 3-35-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-17-0 0-0-0 4-68-2 0-0-0 1-8-0 0-0-0Lock Haven DNP 0-0-0 DNP 1-19-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 6-62-0 2-43-0 1-13-0 0-0-0 1-9-0Missouri State DNP 2-35-0 1-11-0 0-0-0 DNP 1-3-1 6-84-0 2-29-0 1-7-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Southern Illinois DNP 0-0-0 5-38-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 4-60-0 7-43-0 2-16-0 0-0-0 1-7-0Southern Utah DNP 2-51-0 3-26-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 4-57-0 3-11-0 2-14-0 DNP DNPIllinois State 0-0-0 0-0-0 4-29-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 4-41-0 5-71-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNPUNI 5-48-0 2-28-0 4-59-1 0-0-0 1-20-0 1-6-0 2-17-0 8-66-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 DNPIndiana State 1-7-0 1-8-0 2-21-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-10-0 3-35-0 2-15-0 1-4-0 1-6-0 1-5-0Western Illinois 2-13-1 2-20-0 4-55-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 4-68-0 8-133-0 4-25-1 0-0-0 DNP

OTHERS: Tom Zetts 1-5 vs. Southern Utah; Nick Canterino 1-8 vs. Indiana State; Jordan Edwards 1-18 vs. Ohio State; Dustin Helle 1-14 vs. Illinois State

Quarterbacks Game-by-Game Passing Zetts Williams RowanOpponent Att.-Comp.-TD-INT-Yds Att.-Comp.-TD-INT-Yds Att.-Comp.-TD-INT-YdsOhio State 18-10-0-0-86 1-1-0-0-5 0-0-0-0-0South Dakota State 23-18-0-1-167 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0Stony Brook 24-12-2-1-140 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0Lock Haven 16-11-1-0-146 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0Missouri State 23-13-1-1-169 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0Southern Illinois 32-19-0-1-164 1-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0Southern Utah 26-15-0-0-164 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0Illinois State 30-14-0-1-155 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0UNI 35-25-1-1-245 0-0-0-0-0 1-0-0-0-0Indiana State 18-13-0-0-111 0-0-0-0-0 1-1-0-0-8Western Illinois 32-23-2-0-298 1-1-0-0-16 0-0-0-0-0

Game-by-Game Punt Returns Wilson HelleOpponent No.-Yds.-Avg. No.-Yds.-Avg.Ohio State 1-2-2.0 0-0-0.0 South Dakota State 3-57-19.0 DNPStony Brook 4-33-8.3 0-0-0.0Lock Haven 3-7-2.3 1-16-16.0Missouri State 0-0-0.0 2-8-4.0Southern Illinois 1-13-13.0 0-0-0.0Southern Utah 4-13-3.3 0-0-0.0Illinois State 5-110-22.0 0-0-0.0UNI 2-5-2.5 0-0-0.0Indiana State 3-20-6.7 1-6-6.0Western Illinois 1-26-26.0 0-0-0.0

Game-by-Game Kickoff Returns Horne Wilson Williams SmithOpponent No.-Yds.-Avg. No.-Yds.-Avg. No.-Yds.-Avg. No.-Yds.-Avg.Ohio State 3-41-13.7 2-39-19.5 0-0-0.0 DNPSouth Dakota State 0-0-0.0 1-18-18.0 0-0-0.0 DNPStony Brook 1-17-17.0 1-18-18.0 0-0-0.0 1-19-19.0Lock Haven 0-0-0.0 1-33-33.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0Missouri State 0-0-0.0 1-24-24.0 0-0-0.0 2-45-22.5Southern Illinois 2-43-21.5 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0Southern Utah 0-0-0.0 1-30-30.0 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0Illinois State 2-34-17.0 3-80-26.7 0-0-0.0 0-0-0.0UNI 0-0-0.0 1-24-24.0 2-43-21.5 0-0-0.0Indiana State 1-10-10.0 0-0-0.0 1-15-15.0 0-0-0.0Western Illinois 1-26-26.0 0-0-0.0 2-32-16.0 0-0-0.0

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Opponent No.-Yds.-Avg.-LG No.-Yds.-Avg.-LGOhio State 7-243-34.7-46 DNPSouth Dakota State 2-77-38.5-42 DNPStony Brook 5-186-37.2-50 1-36-36.0-36Lock Haven 3-94-31.3-41 2-63-31.5-35Missouri State 4-154-38.5-57 DNPSouthern Illinois 4-187-46.8-55 DNPSouthern Utah 6-236-39.3-49 DNPIllinois State 6-220-36.7-43 DNPUNI 4-164-41.0-55 DNPIndiana State 1-30-30.0-30 DNPWestern Illinois 5-153-39.6-38 DNP

Game-by-Game Field Goals Palmer BloseOpponent Attempts AttemptsOhio State 22 (Good) 42 (Good)South Dakota State 38 (Good) DNPStony Brook None NoneLock Haven None NoneMissouri State None NoneSouthern Illinois 42 (Good), 41 (Missed) NoneSouthern Utah 37 (Good), 28 (Good), 27 (Good) NoneIllinois State 37 (Good), 41 (Good), 40 (Good) NoneUNI 22 (Good), 37 (Good) NoneIndiana State 28 (Good), 32 (Good) NoneWestern Illinois 21 (Good) None

Individual TacklesPlayer UT AT TOT TFL Sacks PBU QBH FF FR INT25 | Jeremiah Wright 41 35 76 2.0-8 0-0 1 1 0 0 0-018 | Vince Gliatta 40 26 66 10.5-34 2.0-16 1 2 3 1-0 1-056 | James Terry 42 23 65 11.0-42 5.5-36 1 10 1 0 1-06 | Dorian Chenault 40 18 58 1.0-8 1.0-8 1 0 2 0 2-059 | Roshon Simons 25 30 55 1.5-2 0-0 2 2 0 0 0-08 | Jarvis Richards 39 14 53 4.0-23 2.0-18 5 0 0 1-0 1-496 | Mychal Savage 26 17 43 5.0-31 4.5-31 0 4 0 2-0 0-094 | Torrance Nicholson 28 14 42 4.0-20 2.0-17 0 2 0 1-0 0-032 | Lenny Wicks 31 10 41 1.0-2 0-0 2 1 3 0 2-384 | De’Angelo Wilson 21 18 39 0-0 0-0 5 0 0 0 2-3439 | Myles Banford 18 5 23 10.5-40 4.0-26 1 2 0 0 1-821 | Bob Perez 16 4 20 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0-098 | Blake Halverson 8 12 20 1.5-17 1.5-17 1 6 1 0 0-057 | Maurice Smith 15 4 19 7.0-35 4.0-26 0 1 0 0 0-027 | Brandian Ross 13 5 18 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1-3735 | Nate Ward 7 10 17 3.5-8 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-052 | Rashod Cotton 9 7 16 1.0-6 0.5-5 0 0 0 0 0-048 | Na’eem Outler 7 8 15 1.0-2 0-0 0 1 0 0 0-060 | Nick Mernedakis 6 8 14 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-023 | Nick Gooden 8 5 13 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 1-3 0-07 | Da’Michael Horne 8 2 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1-0 0-070 | Jon Penick 5 3 8 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 1-0 0-099 | Luke Matelan 4 3 7 3.0-8 1.0-5 0 3 0 0 0-044 | Mike Barlak 2 3 5 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-038 | Andrew Billet 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-013 | Stephen Blose 3 . 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-010 | Tony Kavouras 2 . 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-036 | Ben Nowicki 2 . 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-055 | Greg Jacobs 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-049 | Tony Lawrence . 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-03 | Everett Barney 1 . 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0-088 | Brian Palmer . 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-011 | Deon’te Williams . 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-026 | J.R. Hodge . 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0-042 Tim Dewberry 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1-0 0-0Total 473 291 764 69-289 28-205 22 35 11 9-3 11-121Opponents 472 346 818 41-159 9-85 23 - 9 9-0 6-103

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Defensive Tackles Game-By-Game (Press Box Totals)Solo-Assists-TotalPlayer Ohio St. S.D. State S. Brook L. Haven Missouri St. S. Illinois S. Utah Illinois St. UNI Indiana St. W. IllinoisMyles Banford DNP 3-0-3 1-0-1 2-0-2 3-1-4 3-0-3 2-2-4 2-2-4 2-0-2 0-0-0 0-0-0Mike Barlak 1-1-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-0-0Andrew Billet DNP DNP 1-0-1 0-1-1 0-1-1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPDorian Chenault 2-3-5 5-1-6 2-3-5 0-0-0 3-4-7 6-1-7 2-0-2 5-3-8 3-2-5 6-0-6 6-1-7Rashod Cotton DNP 1-1-2 1-1-2 2-1-3 0-0-0 2-1-3 2-1-3 0-0-0 0-1-1 DNP 1-1-2Vince Gliatta 4-7-11 4-1-5 1-5-6 1-1-2 1-1-2 6-2-8 8-4-12 5-2-7 3-0-3 3-1-4 4-2-6Nick Gooden 1-0-1 1-0-1 2-0-2 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-2 1-0-1 0-1-1 1-2-3 0-1-1Blake Halverson 1-3-4 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-3-4 1-3-4 1-0-1 DNP DNP 1-1-2 0-2-2 2-0-2Tony Kavouras DNP DNP 2-0-2 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPTom Krupko DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPTony Lawrence 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Luke Matelan 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 1-0-1 2-0-2 0-1-1Nick Mernedakis 0-2-2 0-0-0 2-1-3 1-4-5 1-0-1 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-1-3 0-0-0Torrance Nicholson 1-1-2 3-0-3 1-2-3 1-0-1 2-1-3 4-1-5 5-3-8 1-1-2 4-2-6 1-1-2 5-2-7Na’eem Outler 0-2-2 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-3-3 2-0-2 2-0-2 1-1-2 1-1-2 0-0-0 DNP DNPJon Penick 1-1-2 0-0-0 1-0-1 2-1-3 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Bob Perez 1-1-2 1-0-1 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1 1-0-1 3-0-3 2-1-3 3-1-4 2-1-3Jarvis Richards 4-1-5 7-1-8 3-2-5 1-2-3 4-2-6 1-1-2 0-1-1 4-0-4 4-2-6 6-1-7 5-1-6Brandian Ross 1-0-1 1-0-1 3-1-4 1-1-2 2-0-2 2-0-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-2-3 1-0-1 1-1-2Mychal Savage 1-5-6 0-2-2 2-2-4 0-0-0 1-2-3 1-1-2 1-1-2 2-0-2 1-0-1 8-1-9 9-3-12Roshon Simons 2-10-12 3-1-4 3-1-4 0-5-5 1-1-2 2-3-5 4-2-6 3-3-6 4-2-6 DNP 3-2-5Maurice Smith 1-1-2 2-0-2 1-0-1 2-2-4 0-0-0 2-0-2 0-0-0 2-1-3 3-0-3 2-0-2 0-0-0James Terry 2-3-5 4-1-5 2-3-5 2-2-4 2-2-4 2-2-4 7-3-10 8-0-8 4-2-6 7-2-9 2-3-5Nate Ward 0-2-2 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-4-5 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 1-1-2 0-0-0 4-1-5 0-0-0Lenny Wicks 2-3-5 2-0-2 2-1-3 0-1-1 1-0-1 8-2-10 6-1-7 3-0-3 1-1-2 1-1-2 5-0-5De’Angelo Wilson 2-4-6 2-0-2 1-1-2 0-1-1 5-3-8 0-1-1 0-2-2 5-2-7 2-3-5 2-0-2 2-1-3Jeremiah Wright 1-8-9 6-2-8 5-6-11 4-4-8 8-2-10 4-3-7 3-2-5 6-3-9 3-1-4 DNP 1-4-5

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2007 2007 FINAL STATISTICSFINAL STATISTICSGame-By-Game Team StatisticsYoungstown State Rushing Passing Total Off ense First Downs Fumbles Time Third Down 4th Down Penalties Red ZoneOhio State 34-85 19-91 53-176 11 0-0 27:08 6-15 0-0 4-43 1-1South Dakota State 46-180 23-167 69-347 22 2-1 31:40 6-11 0-1 5-27 2-4Stony Brook 48-281 24-140 72-421 21 1-0 31:50 6-15 0-1 9-62 5-6Lock Haven 48-279 16-146 64-425 17 2-2 33:20 8-15 1-1 5-40 2-3Missouri State 51-304 23-169 74-473 24 1-0 32:59 5-11 0-0 8-75 6-6Southern Illinois 38-153 34-164 72-317 21 1-1 31:59 9-16 0-0 6-45 2-3Southern Utah 43-160 26-164 69-324 16 0-0 29:24 6-17 0-1 6-32 5-5Illinois State 36-152 31-155 67-307 15 0-0 26:03 4-15 0-1 4-16 3-3UNI 27-85 36-245 63-330 20 2-1 29:39 8-14 0-0 3-26 2-2Indiana State 51-392 19-119 70-511 25 2-2 33:30 11-15 0-0 5-40 7-8Western Illinois 36-90 33-314 69-404 20 2-2 30:33 7-12 0-0 3-25 5-5

Opponent Rushing Passing Total Off ense First Downs Fumbles Time Third Down 4th Down Penalties Red ZoneOhio State 41-147 31-270 72-417 25 1-1 32:52 8-12 1-1 9-47 5-5South Dakota State 18-48 40-208 58-256 16 1-0 28:20 7-14 0-0 7-50 3-3Stony Brook 31-96 35-200 66-296 16 3-0 28:10 3-14 0-1 9-84 1-2Lock Haven 31-50 15-56 46-106 4 3-2 26:40 2-14 0-0 3-20 1-1Missouri State 29-122 31-183 60-305 17 1-1 27:01 3-12 2-3 7-51 2-2Southern Illinois 41-207 20-165 61-372 20 1-1 28:01 6-13 0-1 6-36 4-5Southern Utah 50-171 18-152 68-323 19 2-1 30:36 4-13 1-1 4-25 2-4Illinois State 45-175 31-278 76-453 19 2-0 33:57 11-21 0-0 5-29 2-2UNI 39-102 20-170 59-272 15 0-0 30:21 7-16 1-1 3-30 1-2Indiana State 43-188 24-112 67-300 18 3-1 26:30 5-15 2-3 4-31 1-2Western Illinois 42-124 31-276 73-400 20 2-2 29:27 6-15 1-2 4-25 4-6

Starting LineupsOFFENSEPos. Ohio St. S. Dakota St. S. Brook L. Haven Missouri St. S. Illinois S. Utah Illinois St. UNI Indiana St. W. IllinoisWR Helle Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams WilliamsLT Kishman Kishman Kishman Samsa Samsa Samsa Samsa Samsa Samsa Samsa SamsaLG Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner Tanner TannerC Mellott Mellott Mellott Mellott Mellott Mellott Mellott Coates Coates Coates CoatesRG Samsa Samsa Samsa Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Edwards Mellott MellottRT Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore Theodore TheodoreTB Scott Scott Scott Scott K. Smith K. Smith K. Smith K. Smith K. Smith K. Smith K. SmithFB Bush Lane Lane Lane Lane Horne Horne Horne Lane Lane IrizarryQB Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts Zetts ZettsWR Horne Horne Horne Berry Berry Berry Berry Berry Horne Berry BerryTE Irizarry Bush Bush Palmer Bush Bush Bush Bush Bush Bush Bush

DEFENSEPos. Ohio St. S. Dakota St. S. Brook L. Haven Missouri St. S. Illinois S. Utah Illinois St. UNI Indiana St. W. IllinoisSS Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta Gliatta GliattaFS Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault Chenault ChenaultRCB Wilson Richards Richards Richards Richards Wicks Wicks Richards Richards Richards RichardsLCB Wicks Wicks Wicks Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson WilsonDE Halverson Matelan Halverson Halverson Halverson Halverson Matelan M. Smith M. Smith M. Smith M. SmithDT Savage Savage Savage Savage Savage Savage Savage Savage Savage Savage SavageNT Jacobs Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Penick Nicholson Nicholson NicholsonRE M. Smith Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford Banford BanfordWILL Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Mernedakis WrightSAM Terry Terry Terry Terry Terry Terry Terry Terry Terry Ward TerryMIKE Simons Simons Simons Simons Simons Simons Simons Simons Simons Terry Cotton

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2007 2007 TOP PERTOP PERFORMANCESFORMANCESYSU Team HighsRushes 51 vs. Missouri State; at Indiana StateYards Rushing 392 at Indiana StateYards Per Rush 7.7 at Indiana StateTD Rushes 5 vs. Missouri State; at Indiana StatePass attempts 36 at UNIPass completions 25 at UNIYards Passing 314 vs. Western IllinoisYards Per Pass 9.5 vs. Western IllinoisTD Passes 2 vs. Stony Brook; vs. Western IllinoisTotal Plays 74 vs. Missouri StateTotal Off ense 511 at Indiana StateYards Per Play 7.3 at Indiana StatePoints 49 vs. Missouri StateFirst Quarter Points 14 vs. Lock Haven; South Dakota StateSecond Quarter Points 21 vs. Stony BrookThird Quarter Points 21 vs. Missouri StateFourth Quarter Points 14 vs. Stony Brook; at Indiana StateFirst Half Points 28 vs. Stony BrookSecond Half Points 28 vs. Missouri StateSacks By 4 vs. Illinois State; vs. Western IllinoisFirst Downs 25 at Indiana StatePenalties 9 vs. Stony BrookPenalty Yards 75 vs. Missouri StateTurnovers 2, Six timesInterceptions By 4 vs. Stony Brook

YSU Individual HighsRushes 22 Kevin Smith vs. Western IllinoisYards Rushing 149 Jabari Scott at Indiana StateTD Rushes 3 Kevin Smith vs. Missouri StateLong Rush 60 Jabari Scott at Indiana StatePass attempts 35 Tom Zetts at UNIPass completions 25 Tom Zetts at UNIYards Passing 298 Tom Zetts vs. Western IllinoisTD Passes 2 Tom Zetts vs. Stony Brook 2 Tom Zetts vs. Western IllinoisLong Pass 44 Tom Zetts vs. Stony BrookReceptions 8 Ferlando Williams at UNI 8 Ferlando Williams vs. Western IllinoisYards Receiving 133 Ferlando Williams vs. Western IllinoisTD Receptions 2 Ferlando Williams vs. Stony BrookLong Reception 44 Ferlando Williams vs. Stony BrookField Goals 3 Brian Palmer vs. Southern Utah 3 Brian Palmer vs. Illinois StateLong Field Goal 42 Brian Palmer at Southern IllinoisPunts 7 Ben Nowicki at Ohio StatePunting Avg. 46.8 Ben Nowicki at Southern IllinoisLong Punt 57 Ben Nowicki vs. Missouri StateLong Punt Return 76 De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois StateLong Kickoff Return 38 De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois StateTackles 12 Roshon Simons at Ohio State 12 Vince Gliatta vs. Southern Utah 12 Mychal Savage vs. Western IllinoisSacks 2.0 James Terry vs. Illinois State 2.0 Mychal Savage vs. Western IllinoisTackles For Loss 3.0 Vince Gliatta at Ohio State 3.0 Myles Banford vs. Missouri State 3.0 Vince Gliatta vs. Southern UtahInterceptions 1 11 times

Opponent Team HighsRushes 50, Southern UtahYards Rushing 207, Southern IllinoisYards Per Rush 5.0, Southern IllinoisTD Rushes 3, Western IllinoisPass attempts 40, South Dakota StatePass completions 28, South Dakota StateYards Passing 278, Illinois StateYards Per Pass 9.0, Illinois StateTD Passes 3, Ohio StateTotal Plays 76, Illinois StateTotal Off ense 453, Illinois StateYards Per Play 6.1, Southern IllinoisPoints 38, Ohio StateFirst Quarter Points 7, Ohio State; Missouri State; Southern UtahSecond Quarter Points 14, Ohio StateThird Quarter Points 8, Southern UtahFourth Quarter Points 14, Ohio State; UNI; Western IllinoisFirst Half Points 21, Ohio StateSecond Half Points 17, Ohio StateSacks By 3, Southern IllinoisFirst Downs 25, Ohio StatePenalties 9, Ohio State 9, Stony BrookPenalty Yards 84, Stony BrookTurnovers 4, Stony BrookInterceptions By 1, Six times

Opponent Individual HighsRushes 25 Johnny Sanchez, Southern UtahYards Rushing 128 Geno Blow, Illinois StateTD Rushes 2 Alex Douglass, Western IllinoisLong Rush 77 Geno Blow, Illinois StatePass attempts 40 Ryan Berry, South Dakota StatePass completions 28 Ryan Berry, South Dakota StateYards Passing 278 Luke Drone, Illinois StateTD Passes 2 Todd Boeckman, Ohio State 2 Luke Drone, Illinois StateLong Pass 69 Luke Drone, Illinois StateReceptions 9 Brian Robiskie, Ohio StateYards Receiving 153 Brian Robiskie, Ohio StateTD Receptions 1 10 timesLong Reception 69 Jason Horton, Illinois StateField Goals 2 Luke Gaddis, Stony Brook 2 Brian Fetzer, Illinois StateLong Field Goal 47 Luke Gaddis, Stony Brook 47 Brian Fetzer, Illinois StatePunts 8 Brendon Pickel, Lock HavenPunting Avg. 46.3 Scott Ravanesi, Southern IllinoisLong Punt 60 Bobby Kelsey, Illinois StateLong Punt Return 31 Paul Aanonson, South Dakota StateLong Kickoff Return 39 Nick Miller, Southern UtahTackles 15 Brandon Logan, Indiana StateSacks 1.0 Eight timesTackles For Loss 3.0 Travis Cherry, Western IllinoisInterceptions 1 Six times

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2007 2007 GAME RECAPSGAME RECAPSNo. 11 (FBS) | Ohio State 38,No. 5 (FCS) | Youngstown State 6Sept. 1 • Columbus, OhioOhio Stadium | Att: 105,038

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 0 3 3 0 6Ohio State 7 14 3 14 38

Team Statistics YSU OSUFirst Downs 11 25Rushes 34 41 Yards 85 147Passes 11-19 21-31 Yards 91 270Total Plays 53 72Total Yards 176 417 Avg. Play 3.3 5.8Fumbles 0 1 Lost 0 1Penalties 4 9 Yards 43 47Punts 7-243 2-92 Avg. 34.7 46.0Punt Returns 1-2 3-31 Avg. 2.0 10.3KO Returns 6-94 2-47 Avg. 15.7 23.5INTs 0 0 Return Yds 0 0TOP 27:08 32:523rd Down 6-15 8-124th Down 0-0 1-1Sacks By 2-16 2-22

Youngstown State had an 11-game sea-son-opener win streak snapped with a 38-6 defeat at nationally-ranked FBS Ohio State. The crowd of 105,038 at Ohio Stadium was the largest to ever watch a YSU football game. The Penguins, playing against former head coach Jim Tressel, trailed 14-3 midway through the second quarter and 24-6 after three periods before losing 38-6. Brian Palmer kicked a 21-yard fi eld goal with 4:34 remaining in the second quarter to get the Guins within 14-3. Trailing 24-3, YSU’s Vince Gliatta sacked OSU quarterback Todd Boeckman and Jon Penick pounced on a fumble at the OSU 27. The Penguins capitalized with a 41-yard fi eld goal by Stephen Blose to pull within 24-6. Quarterback Tom Zetts completed 10-of-18 passes for 86 yards in the contest. The YSU defense held the Buckeyes to just 147 yards rushing on 41 attempts. The Penguins did not commit a turnover and had fewer penalty yards.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterOSU 9:36 • Sane Sanzenbacher 3-yard pass from Todd Boeckman (Ryan Pretorius kick)2nd QuarterOSU 14:47 • Chris Wells 1-yard run (Pretorius kick)YSU 4:34 • Brian Palmer 21-yard fi eld goalOSU 0:34 • Brandon Saine 1-yard run (Pretorius kick)3rd QuarterOSU 9:41 • Pretorius 24-yard fi eld goalYSU 6:44 • Stephen Blose 41-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterOSU 14:11 • Trever Robinson 1-yard pass from Boeckman (Pretorius kick)OSU 7:44 • Taurian Washington 37-yard pass from Antonio Hention (Pretorius kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Youngstown State • Jordan Edwards 9-28; Jabari Scott 9-26; Nicholson 6-21; Williams 7-12; Zetts 2-(-4). Ohio State • Chris Wells 16-46; Maurice Wells 8-45; Brandon Saine 10-42; Rob Schoenhoft 3-27; Todd Boeckman 4-(-13).PASSING: Youngstown State State • Tom Zetts 10-18-86; Ferlando Williams 1-1-5. Ohio State • Todd Boeckman 17-23-225; Rob Schoenhoft 3-6-8; Antonio Henton 1-2-37.RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Louis Irizarry 4-19; Da’Michael Horne 3-37; Derrick Bush 2-12; Jordan Edwards 1-18; Aaron Pitts 1-5. Ohio State • Brian Robiske 9-153; Maurice Wells 3-23; Brian Hartline 2-22; Dan Sanzenbacher 2-8; Taurian Washington 1-37; Rory Nicol 1-10; Devon Torrence 1-5; Trever Robinson 1-1.INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • None. Ohio State • None.

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No. 6 (FCS) | Youngstown State 23,South Dakota State 17Sept. 8 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 16,118

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalSouth Dakota State 0 7 7 3 17Youngstown State 14 3 0 6 23

Team Statistics SDSU YSUFirst Downs 16 22Rushes 18 46 Yards 48 180Passes 28-40 18-23 Yards 208 167Total Plays 58 69Total Yards 256 347 Avg. Play 4.4 5.0Fumbles 1 2 Lost 0 1Penalties 7 5 Yards 50 27Punts 6-185 2-77 Avg. 30.8 38.5Punt Returns 2-35 4-82 Avg. 17.5 20.5KO Returns 4-107 2-27 Avg. 26.8 13.5INTs 1 1 Return Yds 30 0TOP 28:20 31:403rd Down 7-14 6-114th Down 0-0 0-1Sacks By 0-0 2-18

Youngstown State squandered a 17-0 lead only to score a fourth-quarter touchdown to pull out a 23-17 victory in the home opener at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins scored 14 points in the fourth quarter on a two-yard scoring run by Jabari Scott and a two-yard blocked punt return by Vince Gliatta. YSU extended its advantage to 17-0 on a 38-yard fi eld goal by Brian Palmer.

Late in the second half, the Penguins were driving before SDSU intercepted a Tom Zetts pass to turn the momentum. With 18 seconds before halftime, Ryan Berry threw a two-yard scoring pass to Ryan Koenig to cut the defi cit to 17-7. The Jackrabbits used a 99-yard scoring drive to cut the defi cit to 17-14 in the third. SDSU tied the contest at 17 on a 32-yard Park Douglass fi eld goal with 9:30 remaining. But YSU came back and Brandon Nichol-son’s two-yard score with 2:46 left was the diff erence. Gliatta intercepted a Berry pass soon after to seal the victory.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 6:53 • Jabari Scott 2-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)YSU 5:39 • Vince Gliatta 2-yard blocked punt return (Palmer kick)2nd QuarterYSU 7:57 • Palmer 38-yard fi eld goalSDSU 0:18 • Cory Koenig 2-yard pass from Ryan Berry (Parker Douglass kick)3rd QuarterSDSU 0:51 • Koenig 2-yard run (Douglass kick)4th QuarterSDSU 9:30 • Douglass 32-yard fi eld goalYSU 2:46 • Brandon Nicholson 2-yard run (Palmer kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: South Dakota State • Cory Koenig 12-61; Kyle Minett 1-0; Ryan Berry 5-(-13). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 19-89; Tom Zetts 7-38; Ferlando Williams 5-32; Brandon Nicholson 9-18; Jordan Edwards 3-6; Ben Lane 1-0; Team 2-(-3).PASSING: South Dakota State • Ryan Berry 28-40-208. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 18-23-167.RECEIVING: South Dakota State • Kyle Minett 6-51; JaRon Harris 6-41; Chris Doblar 4-48; Paul Aanonson 4-20; Cory Koenig 3-7; Luke Greving 2-14; Glen Fox 1-15; Chris Wagner 1-9; Ryan Berry 1-3. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 6-49; Da’Michael Horne 4-35; Louis Irizarry 3-34; Derrick Bush 2-24; Jabari Scott 2-5; Ferlando Wil-liams 1-20.INTERCEPTIONS: South Dakota State • Andy Hoogeveen 1-30. Youngstown State • Vince Gliatta 1-0.

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2007 2007 GAME RECAPSGAME RECAPSNo. 6 (FCS) | Youngstown State 42,Stony Brook 6Sept. 15 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 14,390

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalStony Brook 0 0 3 3 6Youngstown State 7 21 0 14 42

Team Statistics SBU YSUFirst Downs 16 21Rushes 31 48 Yards 96 281Passes 16-35 12-24 Yards 200 140Total Plays 66 72Total Yards 296 421 Avg. Play 4.5 5.8Fumbles 3 2 Lost 0 0Penalties 9 9 Yards 84 62Punts 6-254 7-254 Avg. 36.8 35.1Punt Returns 3-8 4-33 Avg. 2.7 8.2KO Returns 6-112 3-54 Avg. 18.7 18.0INTs 1 4 Return Yds 43 42TOP 28:10 31:503rd Down 3-14 6-154th Down 0-1 0-1Sacks By 1-2 1-9

A 21-point second quarter helped lead Youngstown State to a 42-6 victory over Stony Brook. The Penguins turned three interceptions in the period into three touch-downs to break the game open. After taking a 7-0 lead on a one-yard run by Jabari Scott in the fi rst quarter, an op-portunistic defense helped turn the tide in the second quarter. Myles Banford’s fi rst career pick led to the first career rushing touchdown by Kevin Smith. James Terry’s interception was fol-lowed on the next play by a 44-yard scoring strike from Tom Zetts to Ferlando Williams. De’Angelo Wilson’s interception was fol-lowed by a 15-yard Zetts to Williams scoring toss. In the fourth quarter, Williams scored on a 15-yard run and Smith scored from three yards. SBU’s Luke Gaddis kicked two second-half fi eld goals. YSU amassed 281 yards rushing out of 421 yards of total off ense. Scott fi nished with 99 yards while Smith had 60.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 6:41 • Jabari Scott 1-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)2nd QuarterYSU 9:04 • Kevin Smith 8-yard run (Palmer kick)YSU 8:35 • Ferlando Williams 44-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick)YSU 0:26 • Williams 15-yard pass from Zetts (Palmer kick)3rd QuarterSBU 10:05 • Luke Gaddis 39-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterYSU 10:10 • Williams 15-yard run (Palmer kick)YSU 8:06 • Smith 3-yard run (Palmer kick)SBU 6:55 • Gaddis 47-yard fi eld goal

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Stony Brook • Conte Cuttino 9-45; Brandon Mason 13-28; Rock Contardi 3-18; Steve Austin; Josh Dudash 3-(-5). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 16-99; Kevin Smith 11-60; Brandon Nicholson 13-52; Tom Zetts 4-32; Ferlando Williams 2-32; Ben Lane 2-6.PASSING: Stony Brook • Josh Duash 14-33-166; Dan Sweeney 2-2-34. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 12-24-140.RECEIVING: Stony Brook • Dwayne Eley 5-39; Lynell Suggs 3-63; Kevin Halonski 3-46; J.J. Cox 2-15; Chris Tyler 1-23; Anthony Hamilton 1-11; Brandon Mason 1-3. Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 4-68; Derrick Bush 3-35; Ben Lane 2-17; Louis Irizarry 2-12; Brandon Nicholson 1-8.INTERCEPTIONS: Stony Brook • Stephen Schwicke 1-43. Youngstown State • De’Angelo Wilson 1-34; Myles Banford 1-8; James Terry 1-0; Dorian Chenault 1-0.

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No. 9 (FCS) | Youngstown State 35,Lock Haven 3Sept. 22 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 14,424

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalLock Haven 3 0 0 0 3Youngstown State 14 7 14 0 35

Team Statistics LHU YSUFirst Downs 4 17Rushes 31 48 Yards 50 279Passes 8-15 11-16 Yards 56 146Total Plays 46 64Total Yards 106 425 Avg. Play 2.3 6.6Fumbles 3 2 Lost 2 2Penalties 3 5 Yards 20 40Punts 8-318 5-157 Avg. 39.8 31.4Punt Returns 3-20 4-23 Avg. 6.7 5.8KO Returns 6-88 1-33 Avg. 14.7 33.0INTs 0 1 Return Yds 0 0TOP 26:40 33:203rd Down 2-14 8-154th Down 0-0 1-1Sacks By 0-0 2-11

A staunch defensive eff ort and a solid run-ning game helped lead Youngstown State to a 35-3 victory over Division II Lock Haven. The Penguins rushed for 279 yards and posted 425 yards of total off ense. The de-fense held the Bald Eagles to just over 100 total yards and four fi rst downs. After falling behind 3-0, the Penguins scored the fi nal 35 points of the contest. Two big touchdown runs in the fi rst quar-ter helped propel YSU. Jabari Scott scored on a 51-yard run and Ferlando Williams raced 40 yards to the end zone to put the Penguins in front 14-3. In the second quarter, Brandon Nicholson scored from three yards out to give YSU a 21-3 halftime advantage. In the third quarter, Tom Zetts connected with Aaron Pitts on a 19-yard scoring pass. Zetts capped the scoring for the Penguins on a 25-yard score later in the period. Zetts was efficient converting 11-of-16 passes for 146 yards. Scott fi nished with 88 yards on 12 carries.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterLHU 7:17 • Marc Domonkos 35-yard fi eld goalYSU 4:57 • Jabari Scott 51-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)YSU 1:32 • Ferlando Williams 40-yard run (Palmer kick)2nd QuarterYSU 7:02 • Brandon Nicholson 3-yard run (Palmer kick)3rd QuarterYSU 13:10 • Aaron Pitts 19-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick)YSU 5:24 • Zetts 25-yard run (Palmer kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Lock Haven • Ibrahim Smith 6-20; Gerald Thompson 5-16; Dwight Carroll 7-11; Steve Loomis 5-5; Chris Hawkins 2-3; Ilio DiPaolo 6-(-5). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 12-88; Ferlando Williams 3-62; Tom Zetts 4-45; Jordan Edwards 5-40; Kevin Smith 11-30; Brandon Nicholson 5-8; Jamie Frasure 3-3; Charles Gresham 3-2; Ben Lane 1-1; Team 1-0.PASSING: Lock Haven • Ilio DiPaolo 8-15-56. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 11-16-146.RECEIVING: Lock Haven • Chris Hawkins 4-39; Steve Loomis 2-2; Jason Eby 1-10; Gerald Thompson 1-5. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 6-62; Ferlando Williams 2-43; Aaron Pitts 1-19; Kevin Smith 1-13; Dominique Barnes 1-9.INTERCEPTIONS: Lock Haven • None. Youngstown State • De’Angelo Wilson 1-0.

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2007 2007 GAME RECAPSGAME RECAPSNo. 10 (FCS) | Youngstown State 49,Missouri State 21Sept. 29 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 19,617

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalMissouri State 7 0 7 7 21Youngstown State 7 14 21 7 49

Team Statistics MSU YSUFirst Downs 17 24Rushes 29 51 Yards 122 304Passes 19-31 13-23 Yards 183 169Total Plays 60 74Total Yards 305 473 Avg. Play 5.1 6.4Fumbles 1 1 Lost 1 0Penalties 7 8 Yards 51 75Punts 6-239 4-154 Avg. 39.8 38.5Punt Returns 0-0 3-1 Avg. 0.0 0.3KO Returns 8-144 4-106 Avg. 18.0 26.5INTs 1 1 Return Yds 19 0TOP 27:01 32:593rd Down 3-12 5-114th Down 2-3 0-0Sacks By 1-8 3-29

Kevin Smith scored three touchdowns and Ferlando Williams added two more as Youngstown State opened Gateway play with an impressive 49-21 victory over Mis-souri State before the sixth-largest crowd in Stambaugh Stadium history. After falling behind 7-0 just over two minutes into the game, YSU scored 28 unanswered points to take control of the contest. After Missouri State cut the defi cit to 28-14, the Penguins scored the next two touchdowns -- a three-yard Williams run and a three yard pass from Tom Zetts to Ben Lane -- to lead 42-14. MSU pulled within 42-21, but on the ensu-ing onside kick, Dominique Barnes returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. Smith rushed for 102 yards and as a unit, YSU had 304. The Penguins amassed 473 yards of total off ense, the most since 493 against Indiana State in 2006. During the contest, Zetts became the school’s all-time leader in pass completions and yardage.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterMSU 12:46 • Gerald Davis 51-yard run (Nathan Stokes kick)YSU 10:11 • Kevin Smith 11-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)2nd QuarterYSU 12:32 • Kevin Smith 1-yard run (Palmer kick)YSU 0:57 • Ferlando Williams 5-yard run (Palmer kick)3rd QuarterYSU 10:44 • Smith 3-yard run (Palmer kick)MSU 9:36 • Jeremy Nicholson 6-yard pass from Cody Kirby (Stokes kick)YSU 5:49 • Williams 3-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)YSU 2:47 • Ben Lane 3-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick)4th QuarterMSU 13:36 • Kirby 2-yard run (Stokes kick)YSU 13:20 • Dominique Barnes 37-yard kickoff return (Palmer kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Missouri State • Gerald Davis 8-65; Stephen Johnston 6-27; Cody Kirby 11-24; Kingjack Washington 2-3; Matt Krapfl 1-3; Eric Davis 1-0. Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 15-102; Ferlando Williams 8-48; Tom Zetts 7-45; Tim Dewberry 5-43; Jordan Edwards 10-34; Da’Michael Horne 2-16; Brandon Nicholson 4-16.PASSING: Missouri State • Cody Kirby 19-31-183. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 13-23-169.RECEIVING: Missouri State • Jeremy Nicholson 7-51; Eric Davis 4-15; Clay Harbor 3-59; Tamarkus McElvane 3-38; Gerald Davis 2-20. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 6-84; Da’Michael Horne 2-35; Ferlando Williams 2-29; Derrick Bush 1-11; Kevin Smith 1-7; Ben Lane 1-3.INTERCEPTIONS: Missouri State • Connor McDonough 1-19. Youngstown State •Dorian Chenault 1-0.

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No. 6/7 (FCS) | Southern Illinois 24,No. 10 (FCS) | Youngstown State 17Oct. 6 • Carbondale, Ill.McAndrew Stadium | Att: 13,188

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 10 0 0 7 17Southern Illinois 0 10 7 7 24

Team Statistics YSU SIUFirst Downs 21 20Rushes 38 41 Yards 153 207Passes 19-34 13-20 Yards 164 165Total Plays 72 61Total Yards 317 372 Avg. Play 4.4 6.1Fumbles 1 1 Lost 1 1Penalties 6 6 Yards 45 36Punts 4-187 3-139 Avg. 46.8 46.3Punt Returns 1-13 3-17 Avg. 13.0 5.4KO Returns 2-43 4-105 Avg. 21.5 26.2INTs 1 1 Return Yds 13 10TOP 31:59 28:013rd Down 9-16 6-134th Down 0-0 0-1Sacks By 2-17 3-25

YSU jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but South-ern Illinois fought back and with the game tied 17-17, Deji Karim scored the game-win-ning touchdown with 1:50 remaining for a 24-17 SIU win in a clash of two top 10 teams at McAndrew Stadium. After SIU fumbled the opening kickoff, YSU capitalized with a 42-yard Brian Palmer fi eld goal. Later in the fi rst quarter, Ferlando Williams scored on a 12-yard run to give the Penguins a 10-0 lead. However, SIU tied the contest in the second quarter as John Randle scored on a fi ve-yard run and Kyle Dougherty kicked a 32-yard fi eld goal. In the third quarter, SIU went ahead on a 14-yard pass from Nick Hill to Justin Allen. The Penguins tied the game in the fourth on a three-yard run by Williams following a Lenny Wicks interception. Karim scored with 1:50 left to put SIU ahead 24-17. YSU had one fi nal chance, but Tom Zetts’ pass to Rory Berry in the end zone was knocked away as time expired.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 13:49 • Brian Palmer 21-yard fi eld goalYSU 5:40 • Ferlando Williams 12-yard run (Palmer kick)2nd QuarterSIU 14:10 • John Randle 5-yard run (Kyle Dougherty kick)SIU 0:00 • Dougherty 32-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterSIU 6:00 • Justin Allen 14-yard pass from Nick Hill (Dougherty kick)4th QuarterYSU 11:32 • Williams 3-yard run (Palmer kick)SIU 1:50 • Deji Karim 15-yard run (Dougherty kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 15-87; Kevin Smith 9-40; Tom Zetts 13-24; Jabari Scott 1-2. Southern Illinois • John Randle 16-122; Nick Hill 12-40; Deji Karim 8-32; Larry Warner 3-9; Richard White 1-2; Joe Allaria 1-2.PASSING: Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 19-32-164. Southern Illinois • Nick Hill 13-20-.RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 7-43; Derrick Bush 5-38; Rory Berry 4-60; Kevin Smith 2-16; Dominique Barnes 1-7. Southern Illinois • Jeff Evans 6-93; Justin Allen 3-30; Phil Goforth 2-31; Deji Karim 1-6; Rick Burgess 1-5.INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Lenny Wicks 1-13. Southern Illinois • Brandin Jordan 1-10.

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Team Statistics UNI YSUFirst Downs 20 23Rushes 33 38 Yards 149 192Passes 19-27 17-30 Yards 291 208Total Plays 60 68Total Yards 425 400 Avg. Play 7.1 5.9Fumbles 4 1 Lost 2 1Penalties 3 8 Yards 21 60Punts 3-111 3-116 Avg. 37.0 38.7Punt Returns 2-3 2-2 Avg. 1.5 1.0KO Returns 4-92 1-19 Avg. 23.0 19.0INTs 4 1 Return Yds 22 43TOP 27:51 32:093rd Down 6-11 2-104th Down 0-0 1-1Sacks By 0-0 2-7

2007 2007 GAME RECAPSGAME RECAPSNo. 12/13 (FCS) | Youngstown State 23,Southern Utah 22Oct. 13 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 16,770

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalSouthern Utah 7 0 8 7 22Youngstown State 0 3 13 7 23

Team Statistics SUU YSUFirst Downs 19 16Rushes 50 43 Yards 171 160Passes 11-18 15-26 Yards 152 164Total Plays 68 69Total Yards 323 324 Avg. Play 4.8 4.7Fumbles 2 0 Lost 1 0Penalties 4 6 Yards 25 32Punts 6-188 6-236 Avg. 31.3 39.3Punt Returns 3-30 4-13 Avg. 10.0 3.2KO Returns 5-114 2-40 Avg. 22.8 20.0INTs 0 0 Return Yds 0 0TOP 30:36 29:243rd Down 4-13 6-174th Down 1-1 0-1Sacks By 0-0 3-22

The Penguins overcame a 22-16 fourth-quarter defi cit to pull out a thrilling 23-22 victory over Southern Utah. Ferlando Williams’ second touchdown of the game came with 5:26 remaining and Brian Palmer’s extra point put the Guins in front 23-22. SUU marched to the YSU 17-yard line, but Steve Pulver’s kick off a poor hold sailed wide left with just over a minute remaining and the Penguins were able to run out the clock for the one-point victory. After falling behind 7-0, YSU relied on three Palmer fi eld goals to go ahead 9-7 in the third quarter. SUU quickly regained a 15-9 lead on Johnny Sanchez’s run and a two-point conversion. Late in the third, YSU took a 16-15 lead on a two-yard run by Williams following an SUU fumble. The Thunderbirds pulled ahead 22-16 on a 24-yard pass from Wes Marshall to Johnny Edwards. However, YSU responded going 65 yards on nine plays for the game-winning score.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterSUU 1:48 • Wes Marshall 2-yard run (Steve Pulver kick)2nd QuarterYSU 1:28 • Brian Palmer 37-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterYSU 9:20 • Palmer 28-yard fi eld goalYSU 5:41 • Palmer 27-yard fi eld goalSUU 4:24 • Johnny Sanchez 5-yard run (Jeremy Edwards pass from Marshall)YSU 2:24 • Ferlando Williams 2-yard run (Palmer kick)4th QuarterSUU 8:52 • Edwards 24-yard pass from Marshall (Pulver kick)YSU 5:26 • Williams 3-yard run (Palmer kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Southern Utah • Johnny Sanchez 25-86; Wes Marshall 20-67; Steve Pulver 1-14; Nick Miller 3-6; Team 1-(-2). Youngstown State • Jabari Scott 14-59; Kevin Smith 9-59; Ferlando Williams 12-51; Tom Zetts 4-0; Da’Michael Horne 1-(-3); Team 3-(-6).PASSING: Southern Utah • Wes Marshall 11-18-152. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 15-26-164.RECEIVING: Southern Utah • Jeremy Edwards 3-81; Craig Cotton 2-29; Tysson Poots 2-15; Johnny Sanchez 1-12; Brett Sandall 1-9; Nick Miller 1-5; Ryan Higgins 1-1. Youngstown State • Rory Berry 4-57; Derrick Bush 3-26; Ferlando Williams 3-11; Da’Michael Horne 2-51; Kevin Smith 2-14; Tom Zetts 1-5.INTERCEPTIONS: Southern Utah • None. Youngstown State • None.

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Illinois State 27,No. 12 (FCS) | Youngstown State 22Oct. 20 • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 18,616

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalIllinois State 7 13 0 7 27Youngstown State 13 0 3 6 22

Team Statistics ISU YSUFirst Downs 19 15Rushes 45 36 Yards 175 152Passes 19-31 14-31 Yards 278 155Total Plays 76 67Total Yards 453 307 Avg. Play 6.0 4.6Fumbles 2 0 Lost 0 0Penalties 5 4 Yards 29 16Punts 7-299 6-220 Avg. 42.7 36.7Punt Returns 2-8 5-110 Avg. 4.0 22.0KO Returns 4-67 5-114 Avg. 16.8 22.8INTs 1 0 Return Yds -3 0TOP 33:57 26:033rd Down 11-21 4-154th Down 0-0 0-1Sacks By 0-0 4-23

Youngstown State jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead, but two big Illinois State scoring plays and a late Redbirds defensive stop was too much for the Penguins to overcome in a 27-22 Homecoming defeat. Kevin Smith put YSU ahead 7-0 on its fi rst drive of the game and a 37-yard fi eld goal by Brian Palmer extended the lead to 10. ISU answered with a 77-yard run by Geno Blow. Palmer’s 41-yard fi eld goal put the Pen-guins ahead 13-7 but after two Brian Fetzer fi eld goals, the Redbirds went ahead when Luke Drone connected with Jason Horton for a 69-yard touchdown pass just before halftime. Palmer’s 40-yard fi eld goal cut the defi cit to 20-16 before Drone connected with Kevett Mickle for a 14-yard score and 27-16 lead early in the fourth. A 76-yard punt return by De’Angelo Wilson set up a one-yard touchdown run by Smith. YSU’s last chance stalled on downs at the Illinois State 30-yard line.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 11:12 • Kevin Smith 1-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)YSU 5:09 • Palmer 37-yard fi eld goalILS 4:49 • Geno Blow 77-yard run (Steven Fetzer kick)YSU 2:30 • Palmer 41-yard fi eld goal2nd QuarterILS 12:54 • Fetzer 47-yard fi eld goalILS 6:09 • Fetzer 36-yard fi eld goalILS 1:37 • Jason Horton 69-yard pass from Luke Drone (Fetzer kick)3rd QuarterYSU 9:48 • Palmer 40-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterILS 14:07 • Kevett Mickle 14-yard pass from Drone (Fetzer kick)YSU 10:10 • Smith 1-yard run (Pass failed)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Illinois State • Geno Blow 17-128; Rafael Rice 16-57; Parrish Fisher 1-3; Team 1-(-1); Luke Drone 10-(-12). Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 19-68; Ferlando Williams 8-56; Tom Zetts 7-29; Jabari Scott 2-(-1).PASSING: Illinois State • Luke Drone 19-30-270. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 14-30-155.RECEIVING: Illinois State • Kevett Mickle 6-77; Jason Horton 5-119; Jake Rourke 3-35; Geno Blow 2-24; Eyad Salem 1-11; Dave Mordis 1-8; Rafael Rice 1-4. Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 5-71; Rory Berry 4-41; Derrick Bush 4-29; Dustin Helle 1-14.INTERCEPTIONS: Illinois State • Kelvyn Hemphill 1-(-3). Youngstown State • None.

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2007 2007 GAME RECAPSGAME RECAPSNo. 1/2 (FCS) | Northern Iowa 14,No. 20 (FCS) | Youngstown State 13Oct. 27 • Cedar Falls, IowaUNI Dome | Att: 16,528

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 10 3 0 0 13Northern Iowa 0 0 0 14 14

Team Statistics YSU UNIFirst Downs 20 15Rushes 27 39 Yards 85 102Passes 25-36 16-20 Yards 245 170Total Plays 63 59Total Yards 330 272 Avg. Play 5.2 4.6Fumbles 2 0 Lost 1 0Penalties 3 3 Yards 26 30Punts 4-164 6-209 Avg. 41.0 34.8Punt Returns 2-5 2-17 Avg. 2.5 8.5KO Returns 3-67 4-78 Avg. 22.3 19.5INTs 1 1 Return Yds 4 4TOP 29:39 30:213rd Down 8-14 7-164th Down 0-0 1-1Sacks By 3-14 1-12

Youngstown State held top-ranked UNI scoreless until the fourth quarter before the Panthers scored two touchdowns rallying for a 14-13 victory. The Penguins took their opening posses-sion and went ahead 7-0 on a 28-yard pass from Tom Zetts to Derrick Bush. Later in the quarter, YSU led 10-0 on a 22-yard fi eld goal by Brian Palmer. Palmer’s second fi eld goal of the contest, this time from 37 yards, put the Guins ahead 13-0. UNI hung around and was able to use some big plays in the fourth quarter to pull out the come-from-behind victory. On third-and-two from the YSU 29, Eric Sanders connected with Johnny Gray for a touchdown. After forcing a YSU punt, the Panthers were able to move 80 yards for the game-winning score. Facing a third-and-10 from the UNI 48, Sanders connected with Schuylar Oordt for a 34-yard gain. The next play from the YSU 18 was a reverse with Gray racing to the end zone for the go-ahead score.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 11:39 • Derrick Bush 28-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Brian Palmer kick)YSU 3:57 • Palmer 22-yard fi eld goal2nd QuarterYSU 7:50 • Palmer 37-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterUNI 11:58 • Johnny Gray 29-yard pass from Eric Sanders (Billy Hallgren kick)UNI 4:54 • Gray 18-yard run (Hallgren kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 13-50; Jabari Scott 6-13; Tom Zetts 6-12; Ferlando Williams 2-10. Northern Iowa • Corey Lewis 23-66; Johnny Gray 1-18; Darian Williams 4-15; Eric Sanders 9-7; Team 2-(-4).PASSING: Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 25-35-245; Todd Rowan 0-1-0. Northern Iowa • Eric Sanders 16-20-170.RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 8-66; Louis Irizarry 5-48; Derrick Bush 4-59; Da’Michael Horne 2-28; Rory Berry 2-17; Kevin Smith 2-1; Jabari Scott 1-20; Ben Lane 1-6. Northern Iowa • Corey Lewis 7-39; Johnny Gray 5-77; Victor Williams; Schuylar Oordt 1-34; Whitney Lewis 1-4.INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Jarvis Richards 1-4. Northern Iowa • Brannon Carter 1-4.

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No. 22/23 (FCS) | Youngstown State 40,Indiana State 7Nov. 3 • 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

Team Statistics YSU INSFirst Downs 25 18Rushes 51 43 Yards 392 188Passes 14-19 11-24 Yards 119 112Total Plays 70 67Total Yards 511 300 Avg. Play 7.3 4.5Fumbles 2 3 Lost 2 1Penalties 5 4 Yards 40 31Punts 1-30 4-152 Avg. 30.0 38.0Punt Returns 4-26 0-0 Avg. 6.5 0.0KO Returns 2-25 8-105 Avg. 12.5 13.1INTs 1 0 Return Yds 37 0TOP 33:30 26:303rd Down 11-15 5-154th Down 0-0 2-3Sacks By 2-16 0-0

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 off ensive line-man 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 off ensive 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 Wil-liams 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.

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2007 2007 GAME RECAPSGAME RECAPSNo. 20/21 (FCS) | Youngstown State 31,No. 23 (FCS) | Western Illinois 24Nov. • Youngstown, OhioStambaugh Stadium | Att: 13,110

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalWestern Illinois 0 10 0 14 24Youngstown State 7 17 7 0 31

Team Statistics WIU YSUFirst Downs 20 20Rushes 42 36 Yards 124 90Passes 17-31 24-33 Yards 276 314Total Plays 73 69Total Yards 400 404 Avg. Play 5.5 5.9Fumbles 2 2 Lost 2 2Penalties 4 3 Yards 25 25Punts 3-127 5-153 Avg. 42.3 30.6Punt Returns 2-13 2-29 Avg. 6.5 14.5KO Returns 4-115 4-77 Avg. 28.8 19.2INTs 0 1 Return Yds 0 25TOP 29:27 30:333rd Down 6-15 7-124th Down 1-2 0-0Sacks By 1-16 4-30

Senior quarterback Tom Zetts set the school record for career touchdown passes and the Penguins held on for a 31-24 victory in the season fi nale against Western Illinois. Zetts threw touchdown passes to Louis Irizarry and Kevin Smith in the second quar-ter giving him 51 for his career, eclipsing the previos school record of 50 set by fellow Boardman product Jeff Ryan. YSU built a 31-10 lead entering the fourth quarter before Western Illinois scored two touchdowns to get within seven points. However, Dustin Helle’s acrobatic grab of an onside-kick try in the fi nal 90 seconds sealed the victory. YSU led 7-3 in the second quarter before consecutive touchdown passes by Zetts boosted the mark to 21-3. WIU cut the defi cit to 21-10, but Brian Palmer’s 11th straight fi eld goal gave the Guins a 24-10 halftime lead. Smith’s second rushing touchdown of the game in the third extended the lead to 31-10 before WIU made things interesting late.

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 5:28 • Kevin Smith 2-yard run (Brian Palmer kick)2nd QuarterWIU 14:51 • Taylor Rowan 28-yard fi eld goalYSU 10:49 • Louis Irizarry 2-yard pass from Tom Zetts (Palmer kick)YSU 2:45 • Smith 17-yard pass from Zetts (Palmer kick)WIU 1:00 • Dre Gibbs 2-yard run (Rowan kick)YSU 0:00 • Palmer 21-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterYSU 4:56 • Smith 1-yard run (Palmer kick)4th QuarterWIU 10:25 • Alex Douglass 1-yard run (Rowan kick)WIU 1:16 • Douglass 4-yard run (Rowan kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Western Illinois • Dre Gibbs 17-68; Alex Douglass 11-27; Matt Barr 13-18; Taylor Rowan 1-11. Youngstown State • Kevin Smith 22-79; Ferlando Williams 6-22; Brandon Nicholson 2-4; Team 3-(-7); Tom Zetts 3-(-8).PASSING: Western Illinois • Matt Barr 17-29-276; Zack Wells 0-2-0. Youngstown State • Tom Zetts 23-32-298; Ferlando Williams 1-1-11.RECEIVING: Western Illinois • Carl Sims 8-144; Trent Yancy 3-38; Matt Warner 2-33; Todd Speight 1-45; Javid Milton 1-9; Drew Helt 1-5; Alex Douglass 1-2. Youngstown State • Ferlando Williams 8-133; Rory Berry 4-68; Derrick Bush 4-55; Kevin Smith 4-25; Da’Michael Horne 2-20; Louis Irizarry 2-13.INTERCEPTIONS: Western Illinois • None. Youngstown State • Lenny Wicks 1-25.

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THE SPORTS NETWORKTeam (First-Place Votes) Record1. Appalachian State (119) 13-22. Delaware 11-43. Southern Illinois 12-24. Northern Iowa 12-15. Richmond 11-36. Woff ord 9-47. UMass 10-38. Eastern Washington 9-49. North Dakota State 10-110. Montana 11-111. McNeese State 11-112. James Madison 8-413. Eastern Kentucky 9-314. New Hampshire 7-515. Delaware State 10-216. YOUNGSTOWN STATE 7-417. Georgia Southern 7-418. Eastern Illinois 8-419. South Dakota State 7-419. Fordham 8-421. Harvard 8-222. Yale 9-123. Elon 7-424. Cal Poly 7-425. Grambling State 8-4

FCS COACHES POLLTeam (First-Place Votes) Record1. Appalachian State (27) 13-22. Delaware 11-43. Southern Illinois 12-24. Richmond 11-35. Northern Iowa (1) 12-16. UMass 10-37. James Madison 8-48. Eastern Washington 9-49. North Dakota State 10-110. Woff ord 9-411. McNeese State 11-112. Montana 11-113. Eastern Kentucky 9-314. New Hampshire 7-515. Eastern Illinois 8-416. Delaware State 10-217. YOUNGSTOWN STATE 7-418. Georgia Southern 7-419. Fordham 8-420. Harvard 8-221. Yale 9-122. South Dakota State 7-423. Elon 7-424. Grambling State 8-425. Dayton 11-1YSU opponents in bold and italics

WR Rory Berry WR Rory Berry caught 39 passes caught 39 passes for 473 yards in 2007for 473 yards in 2007..

SSS Vince Gliatta was a second-S Vince Gliatta was a second-team team all-conference selectionall-conference selection..

LB Jeremiah Wright fi nished his LB Jeremiah Wright fi nished his career with over 300 tackles.career with over 300 tackles.

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AUGUSTANA • 3-011/15/1963 ........... H .............W, 20-610/17/1964 ........... A .......... W, 40-2210/16/1965 ........... A .............W, 29-0AUSTIN PEAY • 6-29/15/1973 .............. A .............. L, 7-169/14/1974 .............. H .............W, 24-710/16/1982 ........... A .............W, 31-910/15/1983 ........... H .......... W, 41-1910/13/1984 ........... A .......... W, 16-1310/19/1985 ........... H .......... W, 35-1410/18/1986 ........... A ............L, 10-1310/17/1987 ........... H .......... W, 20-18BALDWIN-WALLACE • 13-7-19/28/1947 .............. H .............W, 26-611/19/1948 ........... H ............T, 33-3311/3/1949 .............. H .......... W, 20-1410/25/1951 ........... H ............L, 19-3310/23/1952 ........... H .......... W, 13-1210/24/1953 ........... A ...............W, 7-011/11/1954 ........... H .............W, 31-710/27/1955 ........... H .......... W, 28-1410/18/1956 ........... H .............W, 31-711/2/1957 .............. H ............L, 14-1910/30/1958 ........... H .......... W, 20-1210/8/1959 .............. H ...............W, 6-010/6/1960 .............. H ...............W, 7-610/7/1961 .............. A .............. L, 0-4010/6/1962 .............. H .............. L, 7-1410/26/1963 ........... H .......... W, 16-1410/24/1964 ........... A .............W, 26-610/30/1965 ........... H .............. L, 0-3011/12/1966 ........... H .......... W, 27-149/29/1967 .............. A ............L, 33-3610/5/1968 .............. A .............. L, 6-26BALL STATE • 0-110/19/1974 ........... A ............L, 14-21BLOOMSBURG • 1-09/1/1990 ................ H .............W, 43-7BOISE STATE • 1-012/17/1994 ........... N .......... W, 28-14BOSTON U • 1-09/20/1997 .............. A .............W, 28-7BOWLING GREEN • 2-411/11/1950 ........... A .............. L, 7-2211/10/1951 ........... H .............. L, 0-2011/8/1952 .............. A .............. L, 0-509/19/1953 .............. H .............W, 20-79/12/1987 .............. A .......... W, 20-1710/22/1988 ........... A ............L, 16-20BUFFALO • 4-410/31/1959 ........... H .............. L, 7-1610/15/1960 ........... A ............L, 13-4011/19/1966 ........... A ............L, 16-25

10/30/1993 ........... H .......... W, 38-1211/5/1994 .............. A .............W, 27-311/11/1995 ........... H .................L, 6-910/12/1996 ........... A .............W, 17-610/11/1997 ........... H .......... W, 52-17CAL POLY • 2-010/16/1999 ........... H .............W, 10-711/18/2000 ........... A .......... W, 35-13CAMP LEJEUNE MARINES • 0-19/22/1951 .............. A .............. L, 6-19CANISIUS • 2-19/20/1947 .............. H .............W, 12-69/25/1948 .............. H .......... W, 33-219/24/1949 .............. H ............L, 26-28CASE WESTERN RESERVE • 0-310/1/1938 .............. H .............. L, 0-339/25/1942 .............. H .............. L, 7-2110/4/1946 .............. H ............L, 13-20CENTRAL FLORIDA • 1-211/24/1990 ........... H ............L, 17-2011/27/1993 ........... H .......... W, 56-3010/31/1998 ........... A ............L, 32-44CENTRAL MICHIGAN • 6-5-210/24/1947 ........... H .............W, 13-710/23/1948 ........... H .............W, 32-99/21/1961 .............. H .............W, 36-79/22/1962 .............. A .............W, 14-79/19/1963 .............. H .................T, 7-710/31/1964 ........... A ............L, 20-259/17/1965 .............. H .......... W, 35-149/17/1966 .............. A ...............W, 7-69/22/1967 .............. A .............. L, 2-169/21/1968 .............. A ............L, 20-249/18/1971 .............. A ............L, 19-4711/11/1972 ........... H ............T, 28-2810/14/1995 ........... H ............L, 25-46CENTRAL STATE • 8-09/25/1971 .............. H .............W, 30-011/4/1972 .............. A .............W, 28-611/9/1974 .............. A .......... W, 25-149/13/1975 .............. H .............W, 10-011/13/1976 ........... A .............W, 45-711/12/1977 ........... H .............W, 34-610/14/1978 ........... A .......... W, 56-339/15/1979 .............. H .............W, 17-6CINCINNATI • 2-29/5/1981 ................ A .......... W, 19-139/25/1982 .............. A .............. L, 3-579/15/1984 .............. A .......... W, 27-239/14/1985 .............. A ............L, 27-29THE CITADEL • 1-012/5/1992 .............. A .......... W, 42-17CLARION • 6-0

11/12/1938 ........... H .............W, 46-09/5/1992 ................ H .............W, 48-79/28/1996 .............. H .......... W, 51-109/3/1998 ................ H ........... W, 50-69/8/2001 ................ H .............W, 44-09/29/2002 .............. H .......... W, 27-14DAVIS & ELKINS • 2-011/3/1938 .............. H .......... W, 20-1412/3/1939 .............. H ...............W, 3-0DAYTON • 0-910/13/1939 ........... H ............L, 12-1310/22/1949 ........... A .............. L, 7-419/23/1950 .............. A .................L, 0-710/5/1951 .............. H .............. L, 7-2710/30/1971 ........... A ............L, 24-359/9/1972 ................ A ............L, 13-189/8/1973 ................ A .............. L, 0-229/11/1976 .............. A ............L, 16-4110/22/1977 ........... H ............L, 23-27DELAWARE • 1-611/30/1974 ........... A ............L, 14-3511/10/1979 ........... H ............L, 45-5112/8/1979 .............. A ............L, 21-3811/22/1980 ........... A ............L, 13-2010/17/1981 ........... A .......... W, 24-2110/7/1995 .............. A ............L, 13-3410/17/1998 ........... H ............L, 20-30DELAWARE STATE • 3-19/14/1991 .............. A ............L, 29-339/12/1992 .............. H .......... W, 42-2010/9/1993 .............. H .......... W, 42-289/10/1994 .............. A .............W, 26-3DETROIT TECH • 2-111/19/1938 ........... A .............W, 19-010/20/1939 ........... H .............. L, 6-2410/4/1940 .............. H .............W, 34-6EASTERN ILLINOIS • 9-410/13/1973 ........... H .......... W, 27-1411/2/1974 .............. A .............W, 13-311/6/1976 .............. H .......... W, 36-1411/5/1977 .............. H .......... W, 52-2210/7/1978 .............. H .......... W, 40-2412/2/1978 .............. A ............L, 22-2611/2/1979 .............. A .......... W, 49-2110/25/1980 ........... A .............. L, 7-3210/24/1981 ........... H .......... W, 48-1610/2/1982 .............. H ............L, 23-2710/1/1983 .............. A ............L, 20-219/24/1988 .............. A .......... W, 33-1310/13/1992 ........... H .......... W, 28-19EASTERN KENTUCKY • 8-1210/17/1953 ........... A .......... W, 20-1910/16/1954 ........... H .............. L, 7-2511/23/1957 ........... A .............. L, 0-1310/25/1958 ........... H .............W, 14-911/23/1963 ........... A ............L, 14-349/26/1964 .............. H .............W, 21-711/11/1967 ........... A ............L, 12-3711/15/1968 ........... A .......... W, 26-129/20/1980 .............. A .............. L, 0-459/12/1981 .............. H .............. L, 6-269/11/1982 .............. A ............L, 17-319/10/1983 .............. H ............L, 23-289/8/1984 ................ A ............L, 17-229-28/1985 .............. H ............L, 29-3610/25/1986 ........... A ............L, 17-3810/24/1987 ........... H .............. L, 7-1411/25/1989 ........... A .......... W, 28-2410/2/1993 .............. A .......... W, 26-229/17/1994 .............. H .............W, 13-612/3/1994 .............. H .......... W, 18-15EASTERN MICHIGAN • 6-710/4/1957 .............. A .............W, 13-610/3/1958 .............. H ............L, 12-219/25/1959 .............. A .............W, 21-39/22/1960 .............. H .............W, 27-710/27/1973 ........... A .............. L, 2-4211/1/1975 .............. H .......... W, 15-149/1/1984 ................ H .............W, 31-79/7/1985 ................ A ............L, 22-27

9/13/1986 .............. H ............L, 17-189/15/1987 .............. A ............L, 20-359/10/1988 .............. H ............L, 12-179/9/1989 ................ A .............. L, 3-149/22/1990 .............. H .......... W, 24-14EASTERN WASHINGTON • 1-012/13/1997 ........... A .......... W, 25-14EDINBORO • 5-011/11/1989 ........... H .......... W, 28-149/8/1990 ................ H .......... W, 31-279/7/1991 ................ H .............W, 24-09/9/2000 ................ H .............W, 33-08/28/2003 .............. H .......... W, 35-11ELON • 1-011/17/2001 ........... H .............W, 45-7FLORIDA ATLANTIC • 1-110/12/2002 ........... A .......... W, 24-179/20/2003 .............. H .............. L, 6-13FLORIDA A&M • 2-09/21/1985 .............. H .......... W, 28-2112/11/1999 ........... H .......... W, 27-24FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL • 0-19/11/2004 .............. H ............L, 16-22FORT KNOX • 0-111/21/1942 ........... A .................L, 0-7FURMAN • 0-112/2/1989 .............. A ............L, 23-42GENEVA • 6-1-19/15/1938 .............. H .............. L, 6-129/15/1939 .............. H .............W, 20-79/12/1940 .............. H ...............W, 7-09/18/1941 .............. H .................T, 0-010/22/1942 ........... H .............W, 20-011/7/1942 .............. A .......... W, 31-19 9/19/1946 .............. H .............W, 26-010/5/1947 .............. A .............W, 27-7GEORGIA SOUTHERN • 3-111/2/1991 .............. A .......... W, 19-1711/21/1992 ........... H .......... W, 21-1012/4/1993 .............. H .......... W, 34-1412/18/1999 ........... N ............L, 24-59GREAT LAKES ACADEMY • 2-09/23/1954 .............. H .......... W, 34-329/24/1955 .............. A .............W, 25-0GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS • 15-5-111/13/1948 ........... H .................T, 7-711/18/1949 ........... H ............L, 13-2510/2/1950 .............. H ............L, 14-209/27/1952 .............. H .......... W, 13-1211/6/1953 .............. H .......... W, 26-259/11/1954 .............. A .............W, 13-011/13/1955 ........... H .............W, 44-711/9/1956 .............. H .............W, 13-011/9/1957 .............. H .......... W, 40-1311/6/1958 .............. H ............L, 20-269/12/1959 .............. A ...............W, 6-011/10/1960 ........... H .......... W, 55-3511/9/1961 .............. H .............W, 40-611/4/1963 .............. H .............W, 26-79/17/1964 .............. H .............W, 25-711/15/1965 ........... H .............W, 21-811/18/1967 ........... H .......... W, 21-109/14/1968 .............. A .......... W, 18-1411/14/1969 ........... H .............. L, 8-4011/14/1970 ........... H .............. L, 7-2011/13/1971 ........... H .............W, 14-0HAMPTON • 1-011/29/1997 ........... H .......... W, 28-13HILLSDALE • 1-110/28/1961 ........... A .............. L, 0-3010/25/1962 ........... H .............W, 29-6HOFSTRA • 3-011/16/1996 ........... A ............W, 14-39/27/1997 .............. H .......... W, 27-2211/4/2000 .............. H .......... W, 42-35IDAHO • 1-012/11/1993 ........... H .......... W, 35-16ILLINOIS STATE • 9-89/8/1979 ................ A .......... W, 33-27

The Penguins own 19 wins over Akron, their most over any opponent.The Penguins own 19 wins over Akron, their most over any opponent.Mike McGlone was part of YSU squads that beat the Zips in 1986 and 1987.Mike McGlone was part of YSU squads that beat the Zips in 1986 and 1987.

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10/10/1992 ........... H .......... W, 34-1011/13/1993 ........... A ............L, 10-1311/18/1995 ........... H ............L, 13-309/21/1996 .............. A ............L, 28-3111/1/1997 .............. H .............W, 13-011/14/1998 ........... A ............L, 14-4810/30/1999 ........... H ............L, 28-3110/7/2000 .............. A .......... W, 14-1210/20/2001 ........... H .......... W, 44-3011/9/2002 .............. A .......... W, 24-1710/25/2003 ........... H ............L, 25-3510/23/2004 ........... A ............L, 24-3010/1/2005 .............. H .......... W, 20-1710/28/2006 ........... A .......... W, 27-1312/2/2006 .............. H .......... W, 28-2110/20/2007 ........... H ............L, 22-27ILLINOIS WESLEYAN • 2-010/10/1941 ........... H .......... W, 25-1410/30/1942 ........... H .............W, 35-6INDIANA (PA.) • 2-111/18/1972 ........... A ............L, 14-3111/17/1973 ........... H ........... W, 44-09/18/1999 .............. H ........... W, 13-7INDIANA STATE • 16-111/5/1988 .............. H .............W, 25-710/7/1989 .............. A .......... W, 20-1910/3/1992 .............. A .......... W, 30-2411/6/1993 .............. H .......... W, 17-1011/19/1994 ........... A .............W, 14-310/28/1995 ........... H .............. L, 6-1310/4/1997 .............. A .............W, 31-09/19/1998 .............. H .......... W, 20-1410/2/1999 .............. A .......... W, 31-2810/28/2000 ........... H .............W, 42-710/6/2001 .............. A .......... W, 35-2110/5/2002 .............. H .......... W, 31-1610/18/2003 ........... A .......... W, 30-2410/30/2004 ........... H .......... W, 45-2010/8/2005 .............. A .............W, 45-010/7/2006 .............. H .......... W, 55-1711/3/2007 .............. A .............W, 40-7JAMES MADISON • 3-110/20/1990 ........... A .......... W, 31-1511/9/1991 .............. H .......... W, 28-219/26/1992 .............. H ............L, 49-5211/25/2006 ........... H .......... W, 35-31JOHN CARROLL • 5-410/13/1938 ........... H ............L, 12-20

11/14/1947 ........... H .............W, 13-210/9/1948 .............. A .............. L, 6-1310/8/1949 .............. H .......... W, 20-1210/14/1950 ........... A .............. L, 0-279/27/1951 .............. H .............W, 10-611/1/1952 .............. A .............. L, 0-4010/30/1953 ........... H .............W, 21-710/30/1954 ........... A ...............W, 7-0KENT STATE • 6-411/21/1947 ........... H .............W, 13-010/29/1948 ........... A .............W, 19-79/3/1988 ................ A .............. L, 3-3410/15/1994 ........... H .......... W, 28-149/2/1995 ................ A ............L, 14-179/14/1996 .............. A ............L, 12-289/6/1997 ................ H .......... W, 44-239/12/1998 .............. A .......... W, 24-109/16/2000 .............. A .......... W, 26-209/13/2003 .............. A ............L, 13-16LACROSSE • 1-011/6/1954 .............. H .......... W, 39-13LEBANON VALLEY • 1-010/26/1946 ........... A .............W, 20-6LIBERTY • 6-210/29/1988 ........... A .............. L, 0-2911/4/1989 .............. H .......... W, 41-1410/13/1990 ........... A .............W, 34-610/19/1991 ........... H .............. L, 8-1010/16/1993 ........... H .............W, 42-09/27/2003 .............. A .............W, 34-39/25/2004 .............. H .......... W, 27-179/17/2005 .............. A .............W, 42-0LINCOLN, MO. • 0-110/1/1966 .............. H .............. L, 7-12LOCK HAVEN • 3-010/27/1966 ........... H .............W, 36-68/30/2001 .............. H .............W, 38-79/22/2007 .............. H .............W, 35-3MAINE • 2-211/6/1965 .............. A ............L, 22-2711/5/1966 .............. H .............W, 14-69/2/1989 ................ A ............L, 14-2811/17/1990 ........... H .......... W, 38-179/9/2006 ................ H .......... W, 34-14MARSHALL • 4-5-110/21/1950 ........... A .......... W, 28-1310/18/1952 ........... H .................T, 6-6

11/5/1955 .............. A ............L, 12-2011/3/1956 .............. H .......... W, 33-139/26/1987 .............. A ............L, 18-3811/19/1988 ........... H ............L, 15-3812/21/1991 ........... N .......... W, 25-1712/19/1992 ........... A ............L, 28-3112/18/1993 ........... A .............W, 17-511/24/2001 ........... A ............L, 24-38MASSACHUSETTS • 1-110/1/1977 .............. A ............L, 13-5411/12/1994 ........... A .............W, 28-9MCMURRAY • 2-0-19/29/1962 .............. H .............W, 19-010/5/1963 .............. H .......... W, 17-1211/21/1964 ........... A ............T, 14-14MCNEESE STATE • 2-310/1/1994 .............. H ........... W, 28-89/23/1995 .............. A .............. L, 3-3112/20/1997 ........... N ........... W, 10-99/7/2002 ................ H ............L, 13-289/18/2004 .............. A ............L, 20-24MIDDLE TENNESSEE ST. • 4-310/31/1981 ........... A .......... W, 13-1010/30/1982 ........... H .......... W, 11-1010/29/1983 ........... A ............L, 24-3510/27/1984 ........... H .......... W, 23-1311/2/1985 .............. A ............L, 21-2811/1/1986 .............. H ............L, 14-4910/31/1987 ........... A .......... W, 17-16MIDWESTERN TEXAS • 1-09/29/1956 .............. H .............W, 20-6MISSOURI STATE • 11-111/9/1996 .............. A .......... W, 17-1311/15/1997 ........... H .......... W, 45-1311/21/1998 ........... A .......... W, 24-1711/6/1999 .............. H .......... W, 17-149/30/2000 .............. A .......... W, 19-1310/13/2001 ........... H .......... W, 41-209/28/2002 .............. A .......... W, 24-1710/4/2003 .............. H .............W, 34-711/13/2004 ........... A ............L, 28-3410/22/2005 ........... H .............W, 31-7 9/30/2006 .............. A .......... W, 37-109/29/2007 .............. H .......... W, 49-21MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE • 1-011/5/1948 .............. H .............W, 36-7MONTANA • 2-012/10/1994 ........... H .............W, 28-911/27/1999 ........... A .......... W, 30-27MOREHEAD STATE • 8-69/25/1965 .............. A ......... W, FORFEIT

9/24/1966 .............. H ............L, 12-2110/19/1968 ........... A ............L, 26-3510/18/1969 ........... H ............L, 12-2110/18/1975 ........... H .............W, 28-010/16/1976 ........... A .............W, 33-710/18/1980 ........... H ............L, 14-2011/14/1981 ........... A .............W, 38-711/13/1982 ........... A .......... W, 38-1911/19/1983 ........... H ............L, 20-2711/17/1984 ........... A .......... W, 35-3111/22/1985 ........... H .......... W, 20-1711/15/1986 ........... A ............L, 24-2711/14/1987 ........... H .......... W, 38-14MORGAN STATE • 3-09/30/1989 .............. H .......... W, 45-229/21/1991 .............. H .......... W, 57-229/18/1993 .............. H .......... W, 56-27MORRIS HARVEY • 3-29/22/1939 .............. A .................L, 0-710/17/1940 ........... H .............W, 19-010/4/1941 .............. A .............W, 12-711/9/1946 .............. H .......... W, 28-1410/11/1956 ........... A .................L, 0-6MOUNT UNION • 4-0-110/28/1949 ........... H .............W, 21-611/16/1950 ........... H .............W, 21-011/13/1951 ........... H ............T, 13-1310/9/1952 .............. H .............W, 26-7

11/18/1954 ........... H .............W, 44-7MUHLENBERG • 0-1-110/2/1948 .............. A .............. L, 0-1911/11/1949 ........... H .................T, 7-7MURRAY STATE • 3-510/10/1970 ........... A ............L, 32-4211/10/1973 ........... H .............W, 12-89/13/1980 .............. A .............. L, 6-249/19/1981 .............. H .............. L, 9-1311/12/1983 ........... H .............. L, 7-1911/10/1984 ........... A ...............W, 7-311/8/1986 .............. A ............L, 14-1711/7/1987 .............. H .......... W, 20-13NEBRASKA-OMAHA • 1-011/25/1978 ........... H .......... W, 21-14NEVADA-RENO • 1-012/7/1991 .............. A .......... W, 30-28NEW HAVEN • 2-09/27/1958 .............. A .......... W, 20-1510/24/1998 ........... H .......... W, 18-15NIAGARA • 2-010/15/1949 ........... A .............W, 27-710/27/1950 ........... H .............W, 14-6NICHOLLS STATE • 0-19/6/1986 ................ H ............L, 19-34NORTH ALABAMA • 1-010/8/1994 .............. H .......... W, 17-14NORTH CAROLINA A&T • 1-012/4/1999 .............. H .............W, 41-3NORTH DAKOTA • 0-211/4/1961 .............. H ............L, 13-209/15/1962 .............. A .............. L, 7-20NORTH DAKOTA STATE • 1-19/30/1972 .............. A ............L, 10-1611/3/1973 .............. H .......... W, 12-10NORTHEASTERN • 6-310/5/1985 .............. H .......... W, 23-189/20/1986 .............. A ............L, 21-2310/3/1987 .............. H .......... W, 29-1410/8/1988 .............. A .............. L, 7-2310/14/1989 ........... H .............W, 44-09/15/1990 .............. A .............W, 37-39/28/1991 .............. H .............W, 59-710/17/1992 ........... A ............L, 23-289/10/2005 .............. H .......... W, 35-16NORTHERN IOWA • 6-169/9/1978 ................ A .......... W, 31-149/29/1979 .............. H .............W, 29-011/1/1980 .............. H ............L, 17-3811/21/1981 ........... A ............L, 43-45

11/20/1982 ........... H .......... W, 25-1310/22/1983 ........... A ............L, 13-2310/20/1984 ........... H .............. L, 6-1610/26/1985 ........... H ............L, 26-5011/28/1987 ........... A ............L, 28-3112/12/1992 ........... A .............W, 19-711/2/1996 .............. H ............L, 10-2310/18/1997 ........... A ............L, 32-3511/7/1998 .............. H ............L, 14-4210/23/1999 ........... A .......... W, 29-2010/14/2000 ........... H .......... W, 28-249/29/2001 .............. A ............L, 11-3010/19/2002 ........... H .............. L, 7-2211/1/2003 .............. A .............. L, 9-4710/16/2004 ........... H ............L, 20-2210/29/2005 ........... A .............. L, 7-2110/21/2006 ........... H ............L, 23-3110/27/2007 ........... A ............L, 13-14NORTHERN MICHIGAN • 5-610/3/1959 .............. A .................L, 0-79/29/1960 .............. H .......... W, 49-2610/17/1970 ........... H ............L, 27-4310/9/1971 .............. A .............. L, 0-2910/7/1972 .............. H .......... W, 37-3610/6/1973 .............. A ............L, 12-3010/5/1974 .............. H .......... W, 24-1010/4/1975 .............. A .............. L, 0-1511/4/1978 .............. H .......... W, 41-1410/13/1979 ........... A .......... W, 24-239/27/1980 .............. H .............. L, 7-10NORTH TEXAS STATE • 0-210/26/1956 ........... H ............L, 12-1911/15/1957 ........... A ............L, 13-68NORTHWESTERN STATE • 1-010/26/1996 ........... H .......... W, 24-14OHIO • 3-49/28/1940 .............. A .............. L, 0-139/26/1941 .............. H .............W, 14-09/15/1955 .............. H .................L, 0-69/20/1958 .............. A .............. L, 0-3810/16/1959 ........... H ............L, 12-4411/3/1990 .............. H .............W, 27-011/7/1992 .............. A .......... W, 28-20OHIO STATE • 0-19/1/2007 ................ A .............. L, 6-38OHIO WESLEYAN • 1-19/29/1939 .............. H ............L, 13-1911/16/1940 ........... A .............W, 13-6OKLAHOMA CITY • 2-110/17/1941 ........... H .............W, 48-711/1/1947 .............. H .......... W, 19-13


Shawn Patton and the Penguins beat Boise State 28-14 in Shawn Patton and the Penguins beat Boise State 28-14 in the 1994 National Championship Game to go 14-0-1.the 1994 National Championship Game to go 14-0-1.

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LB Jeff Gergel played in all 47 games during his career, inlcuding the last Division II LB Jeff Gergel played in all 47 games during his career, inlcuding the last Division II contests (1980) and fi rst FCS game (1981) for YSU.contests (1980) and fi rst FCS game (1981) for YSU.

10/16/1948 ........... A ............L, 14-27PENN STATE • 0-19/16/2006 .............. A .............. L, 3-37PENSACOLA NAVY • 0-310/21/1967 ........... A ............L, 14-1710/12/1968 ........... H ............L, 38-5810/11/1969 ........... A .............. L, 6-21PITTSBURGH • 0-19/24/2005 .............. A .............. L, 0-41QUANTICO MARINES • 0-111/2/1950 .............. H ............L, 14-33RICHMOND • 0-111/25/2000 ........... A .............. L, 3-10SAGINAW VALLEY • 3-010/9/1976 .............. H .......... W, 22-2110/8/1977 .............. A .......... W, 22-129/30/1978 .............. H .......... W, 49-12SAMFORD • 3-012/14/1991 ........... H .............W, 10-010/23/1993 ........... H .............W, 24-711/23/2002 ........... H .......... W, 37-29ST. BONAVENTURE • 1-19/29/1946 .............. A .......... W, 20-1411/3/1951 .............. A .............. L, 6-39ST. FRANCIS, PA. • 4-010/6/1939 .............. H .............W, 20-610/20/1951 ........... H .............W, 27-610/4/1952 .............. A .............W, 35-010/3/1953 .............. H .......... W, 20-13ST. NORBERT • 0-0-111/5/1964 .............. H .................T, 7-7ST. VINCENT • 2-210/7/1938 .............. A .............. L, 6-3110/2/1942 .............. A .............. L, 7-1910/19/1946 ........... H .......... W, 25-1411/8/1947 .............. A .............W, 19-0SCRANTON • 2-111/2/1946 .............. H .......... W, 33-1410/18/1947 ........... A .............. L, 6-199/26/1953 .............. H .............W, 12-7SLIPPERY ROCK • 11-011/16/1991 ........... H .......... W, 40-219/24/1994 .............. H .......... W, 52-179/16/1995 .............. H .......... W, 28-129/7/1996 ................ H .............W, 22-08/28/1997 .............. H .............W, 33-99/2/1999 ................ H .......... W, 44-148/31/2000 .............. H .......... W, 24-109/6/2003 ................ H .......... W, 45-129/2/2004 ................ H .......... W, 35-139/1/2005 ................ H .......... W, 44-148/31/2006 .............. H .......... W, 51-21SOUTH DAKOTA STATE • 5-49/19/1942 .............. H .............W, 14-010/26/1968 ........... H ............L, 20-2310/25/1969 ........... A .......... W, 17-169/30/1972 .............. A ............L, 22-349/22/1973 .............. H .............. L, 6-279/21/1974 .............. A .......... W, 35-2111/15/1975 ........... H ............L, 21-3811/24/1979 ........... H .............W, 50-79/8/2007 ................ H .......... W, 23-17SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA • 1-111/1/1969 .............. H .............W, 20-710/31/1970 ........... A ............L, 27-50SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT ST. • 7-211/7/1959 .............. H ............L, 22-2510/29/1960 ........... A ...............W, 8-710/14/1961 ........... H .............W, 28-810/13/1962 ........... A ............L, 10-1610/12/1963 ........... H .............W, 12-010/10/1964 ........... A .......... W, 28-2710/9/1965 .............. H .............W, 16-710/22/1966 ........... A .......... W, 43-1410/14/1967 ........... H .............W, 35-0SOUTHERN ILLINOIS • 10-8-110/2/1965 .............. H ...............W, 9-710/8/1966 .............. A ............T, 21-21

11/4/1967 .............. H .............W, 29-311/2/1968 .............. A .......... W, 18-159/27/1969 .............. H ............L, 14-439/26/1970 .............. A ............L, 20-459/27/1986 .............. A ............L, 17-2411/12/1988 ........... H .......... W, 31-1411/8/1997 .............. A .......... W, 34-1010/10/1998 ........... H .......... W, 34-2110/9/1999 .............. A .......... W, 43-3711/11/2000 ........... H ............L, 20-2111/3/2001 .............. A .............W, 31-711/2/2002 .............. H .............W, 21-911/8/2003 .............. A ............L, 17-2410/9/2004 .............. H .............. L, 2-3711/5/2005 .............. A ............L, 17-3111/4/2006 .............. H .......... W, 31-2410/6/2007 .............. A ............L, 17-24SOUTHERN UTAH • 1-010/13/2007 ........... H .......... W, 23-22STEPHEN F. AUSTIN • 1-2-110/5/1991 .............. A .............W, 16-99/11/1993 .............. A ............L, 15-359/1/1994 ................ H ............T, 10-109/9/1995 ................ H .............. L, 0-27STONY BROOK • 1-0

9/15/2007 .............. H .............W, 42-6SUSQUEHANNA • 1-19/28/1963 .............. A .............. L, 7-1211/14/1964 ........... H .......... W, 17-12TAMPA • 0-210/3/1970 .............. H ............L, 13-3510/2/1971 .............. A .............. L, 0-49TENNESSEE A&I • 1-09/19/1959 .............. H .......... W, 13-12UT-CHATTANOOGA • 0-111/21/1970 ........... H ............L, 10-14TENNESSEE TECH • 11-511/11/1939 ........... A .................L, 6-710/26/1940 ........... H .......... W, 28-1310/31/1941 ........... H .............W, 14-09/28/1957 .............. H .............. L, 7-129/16/1967 .............. A .......... W, 31-289/19/1970 .............. H ............L, 19-3210/12/1974 ........... H .............W, 23-09/20/1975 .............. A .............W, 15-09/18/1976 .............. H ............L, 10-139/17/1977 .............. A ............L, 22-389/18/1982 .............. H .......... W, 37-149/17/1983 .............. A .......... W, 34-2210/6/1984 .............. H .............W, 51-0

10/12/1985 ........... A .......... W, 23-1610/11/1986 ........... H .............W, 30-610/10/1987 ........... A .......... W, 18-15TEXAS LUTHERAN • 1-1-111/18/1961 ........... H ............T, 14-1411/10/1962 ........... A .............W, 13-69/12/1963 .............. H .............. L, 7-14TEXAS STATE • 1-09/19/1992 .............. A .......... W, 23-20TOLEDO • 2-4-111/14/1942 ........... H .......... W, 39-1210/11/1947 ........... A .............. L, 7-2111/15/1952 ........... H ............L, 21-2411/13/1958 ........... A .............. L, 8-2111/12/1959 ........... H .................T, 8-89/17/1960 .............. A ............L, 30-349/30/1961 .............. H .......... W, 14-12TOWSON STATE • 4-010/15/1988 ........... H .......... W, 41-3911/18/1989 ........... H .............W, 38-711/10/1990 ........... A .............W, 13-011/23/1991 ........... A .......... W, 27-17UC DAVIS • 1-09/23/2006 .............. H .......... W, 38-24VILLANOVA • 7-211/8/1975 .............. H .............W, 25-610/23/1976 ........... A ............L, 14-349/10/1977 .............. A .......... W, 13-1010/28/1978 ........... H ............L, 17-2210/6/1979 .............. A .......... W, 27-2211/30/1991 ........... H .......... W, 17-1611/28/1992 ........... H .......... W, 23-2012/6/1997 .............. A .......... W, 37-3411/13/1999 ........... A .......... W, 28-21WAYNE STATE • 3-110/26/1974 ........... H .............W, 56-710/30/1976 ........... A .............. L, 0-2810/29/1977 ........... H .......... W, 31-109/16/1978 .............. A .......... W, 21-10WAYNESBURG • 2-1-19/19/1940 .............. H .................T, 6-610/25/1941 ........... A .............W, 12-011/15/1946 ........... H .............W, 25-710/9/1953 .............. H .............. L, 7-10WEST CHESTER • 2-010/9/1954 .............. A .............W, 21-610/7/1955 .............. H .............W, 39-6WESTERN COLORADO ST. • 1-19/22/1956 .............. A .............. L, 7-219/21/1957 .............. H .............W, 25-6WESTERN ILLINOIS • 13-109/20/1969 .............. A ............L, 28-3510/16/1971 ........... H ............L, 14-179/27/1975 .............. A ............L, 19-20

10/2/1976 .............. A ............L, 12-289/24/1977 .............. H .......... W, 37-1611/11/1978 ........... A .............W, 19-310/27/1979 ........... H .............W, 29-811/8/1980 .............. A .............W, 22-011/7/1981 .............. H .......... W, 34-2211/6/1982 .............. A .......... W, 28-209/24/1983 .............. H .......... W, 42-149/22/1984 .............. A ............L, 15-4811/22/1997 ........... H ............L, 21-2410/3/1998 .............. A .............. L, 0-149/25/1999 .............. H .......... W, 28-2410/21/2000 ........... A ............L, 10-249/22/2001 .............. H .............W, 41-710/26/2002 ........... A .............. L, 0-1910/11/2003 ........... H ............L, 20-5411/6/2004 .............. A .............W, 34-910/15/2005 ........... H .......... W, 23-2110/14/2006 ........... A .......... W, 35-2811/10/2007 ........... H .......... W, 31-24WESTERN KENTUCKY • 6-1010/9/1942 .............. H .............W, 40-610/6/1956 .............. A .............. L, 9-2610/12/1957 ........... H .................L, 6-910/11/1958 ........... H .............W, 20-610/11/1980 ........... A ............L, 17-4210/10/1981 ........... H ............L, 14-3510/9/1982 .............. A ............L, 14-2810/8/1983 .............. H .......... W, 24-1310/28/1989 ........... H ............L, 38-4110/6/1990 .............. A .......... W, 17-1410/27/2001 ........... H ............L, 14-249/21/2002 .............. A .............. L, 7-1311/15/2003 ........... H ............L, 13-3710/2/2004 .............. A ............L, 19-4411/12/2005 ........... H .......... W, 42-1011/11/2006 ........... A .............W, 19-3WESTERN MICHIGAN • 1-210/19/1957 ........... A ............L, 14-259/2/1993 ................ A .......... W, 17-139/11/1999 .............. A ............L, 28-46WESTMINSTER • 3-010/22/1938 ........... A .............W, 20-011/18/1939 ........... H .............W, 46-010/10/1940 ........... H .............W, 44-0WEST VIRGINIA • 0-110/29/1938 ........... H .............. L, 6-27WINGATE • 1-010/21/1995 ........... H .............W, 56-7WOFFORD • 1-08/29/1996 .............. H .............W, 28-0XAVIER, OHIO • 1-210/13/1951 ........... A .............. L, 0-4810/22/1955 ........... A .............. L, 0-2610/28/1972 ........... A .............W, 47-7

Quarterback Trenton Lykes engineered an Ohio ValleyQuarterback Trenton Lykes engineered an Ohio ValleyConference title and a playoff berth in 1987.Conference title and a playoff berth in 1987.


OVERTIME GAMES | 6-3Florida International 22, YSU 16Sept. 11, 2004 | StambaughYSU 30, Indiana State 24Oct. 18, 2003 | Terre Haute, Ind.YSU 42, Hofstra 35 (2)Nov. 4, 2000 | StambaughYSU 43, Southern Illinois 37Oct. 9, 1999 | Carbondale, Ill.YSU 18, New Haven 15Oct. 24, 1998 | StambaughIllinois State 31, YSU 28 (2)Sept. 21, 1996 | Normal, Ill.YSU 20, Murray State 13Nov. 7, 1987 | StambaughTennessee State 28, YSU 21 (2)Nov. 2, 1985 | Nashville, Tenn.YSU 16, Austin Peay 13Oct. 13, 1984 | Clarksville, Tenn.

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FCS PLAYOFF RANKINGSPlayoff Victories1. Georgia Southern ........................................382. YOUNGSTOWN STATE ................................ 253. Montana ..........................................................244. Marshall ...........................................................235. Appalachian State .......................................205. Delaware .........................................................20

Playoff Games1. Georgia Southern ........................................482. Montana ..........................................................393. Delaware .........................................................334. YOUNGSTOWN STATE ................................ 324. Appalachian State .......................................32

Highest Winning Percentage1. Marshall ...........................................23-6 (.793)2. Georgia Southern ..................... 38-10 (.792)3. YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................. 25-7 (.782)4. Boise State ........................................ 8-4 (.667)5. Appalachian State .................... 20-12 (.625)

Championships1. Georgia Southern .......................................... 62. YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................................. 43. Appalachian State ......................................... 34. Three Teams ..................................................... 2

Championship Game Appearances1. Georgia Southern .......................................... 82. YOUNGSTOWN STATE .................................. 62. Marshall ............................................................. 64. Montana ............................................................ 55. Eastern Kentucky ........................................... 4

Consecutive Wins (All Divisions)1. YOUNGSTOWN STATE (1993-99) ............... 151. Augustana (1983-87) ..................................153. Mount Union (1996-99) .............................144. Texas A&I (1969-72) .....................................124. Northern Alabama (1993-95) ..................124. Appalachian State (2005-Present) .........12

The Youngstown State football program has one of the most storied playoff pasts in the history of the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-AA. The Penguins have been a mainstay in postseason appearing 11 times since the 1987 campaign. While ranking 10th in FCS appearances, YSU is second in victories (25), second in championships (four) and title-game appearances (six) and third in winning percentage (.793). On six of those occasions, Youngstown State has reached the Championship game. In 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997, the Penguins reached the pinnacle by win-ning the National Championship. For their eff orts, the program was tabbed Division I-AA’s Team of the ‘90s. Youngstown State has played 32 con-tests in the FCS postseason winning an impressive 25. Before moving to the FCS level, YSU ap-peared in Division II Championship contest in 1979 and playoff s in 1974 and 1978. Each year, from August through Decem-ber, the program is known for winning and is mentioned as one of the greatest of all time.

YSU is one of just two schools to house fourYSU is one of just two schools to house fourFCS Championship trophies on campus.FCS Championship trophies on campus.

HISTORY OF PLAYOFF SUCCESSHISTORY OF PLAYOFF SUCCESSIn the Playoff s vs. OpponentsTeam RecordAlcorn State 1-0Applachian State 0-1Boise State 1-0Central Florida 1-1Eastern Kentucky 2-0Eastern Washington 1-0Florida A&M 1-0Furman 0-1Georgia Southern 1-1Hampton 1-0Idaho 1-0Illinois State 1-0James Madison 1-0Marshall 2-1McNeese State 1-0Montana 2-0Nevada 1-0North Carolina A&T 1-0Northern Iowa 1-1Richmond 0-1Samford 1-0The Citadel 1-0Villanova 3-0Overall 25-7

Playoff AppearancesYear Record2006 2-12000 0-11999 3-11997 4-01994 4-01993 4-01992 3-11991 4-01990 0-11989 1-11987 0-1

Playoff BreakdownOverall 25-7Home 14-1Road 8-5Neutral 3-1Score 30-or-more points 9-0Score 28-or-more points 15-2Score 21-or-more points 19-5Score 20-of-less points 7-2Allowing 30-plus points 3-4Hold Opp. Under 21 points 17-2First Round 8-3Quarterfi nals 7-1Semifi nals 6-1Finals 4-2

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Playoff Game SummariesYSU 52, Alabama A&M 0Semifi nals • Dec. 1, 1979 | Youngstown • Falcon Stadium The Penguins amassed 481 yards of total off ense and held Alabama A&M to just 68 yards in a 52-0 win in the semifi nals. Quarterback Keith Snoddy completed 15 of 25 passes for 180 yards and a school-record-tying four touchdowns, while Jim Ferranti caught three of those touchdown passes.

YSU 50, South Dakota State 7Quarterfi nals • Nov. 24, 1979 | Youngstown • Falcon Stadium The defense forced seven turnovers and held South Dakota State to zero yards rushing in a 50-7 win in the playoff quarterfi nals. YSU intercepted four passes and forced three fumbles. Off ensively, the Penguins racked up 474 yards of total off ense. Robby Robson tied a record with four rushing touchdowns in the game and fi nished with 138 yards on 28 carries. YSU led 22-0 at halftime before SDSU scored to get within 22-7, but the Penguins scored the fi nal 28 points of the game.

Eastern Illinois 26, YSU 22Semifi nals • Dec. 2, 1978 | Charleston, Ill. • O’Brien Stadium Poke Cobb scored from three yards out with four minutes left and Eastern Illinois held on to a 26-22 decision in the quarterfi nals despite a 122-yard rushing eff ort by Marschell Brumfi eld. YSU took a 22-14 lead into the fourth quarter, but the Panthers scored the fi nal 12 points to overcome the eight-point defi cit and eliminate the Penguins. YSU had defeated EIU during the regular season.

YSU 21, Nebraska-Omaha 14Quarterfi nals • Nov. 25, 1978 | Youngstown • Falcon Stadium Replacement quarterback Bill Fink found Jim Ferranti with a 32-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as the Penguins held on to defeat Nebraska-Omaha, 21-14, in the quarterfi nals of the playoff s. YSU led 14-7 at halftime, before UNO tied the contest. The victory was the fi rst postseason triumph in school history.

Delaware 35, YSU 14First Round • Nov. 30, 1974 | Newark, Del. • Delaware Stadium The Penguins lost 35-14 to Delaware in their fi rst playoff appearance in school history. The Blue Hens scored 21 second-half points to break open a 14-14 game. John Kinch ran for 80 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Cliff Stoudt threw for 165 yards completing 17-of-36 passes.

DIVISION II PLAYOFF HISTORYDIVISION II PLAYOFF HISTORY1979 National Championship GameDelaware 38, Youngstown State 21Dec. 8, 1979 • Albuquerque, N.M. (ABC)University Stadium | Att: 4,000

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 0 21 0 0 21Delaware 0 21 7 10 38

Team Statistics YSU UDFirst Downs 23 16Rushes 58 45 Yards 166 152Passes 10-30 13-27 Yards 153 325Total Plays 88 72Total Yards 319 477 Avg. Play 3.6 6.6Fumbles 6 4 Lost 3 3Penalties 5 9 Yards 45 84Punts 6-264 6-202 Avg. 44.0 33.7Punt Returns 3-6 0-0 Avg. 2.0 0.0KO Returns 3-59 1-15 Avg. 19.7 15.0INTs 0 2 Return Yds 0 85TOP 34:36 25:243rd Down 7-19 4-114th Down 3-4 1-2Sacks By 2-16 5-42

Scoring Summary2nd QuarterYSU 10:13 • Robby Robson 6-yard run (Orosz kick)UD 8:36 • Jay Hooks 70-yard pass from Scott Brunner (Brandt Kennedy kick)YSU 6:10 • Dwight Dumas 2-yard run (Orosz kick)YSU 4:44 • Keith Snoddy 9-yard run (Orosz kick)UD 1:47 • Phil Nelson 5-yard pass from Brunner (Kennedy kick)UD 0:18 • Vince Hyland 61-yard interception return (Kennedy kick)3rd QuarterUD 5:03 • Hooks 75-yard pass from Brunner (Kennedy kick)4th QuarterUD 9:59 • Kennedy 47-yard fi eld goalUD 6:33 • Gino Olivieri 34-yard run (Kennedy kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Delaware • Gino Olivieri 12-66; Lou Mariani 12-47; Kevin Dennis 11-39; Hugh Dougherty 3-8; Pete Gudzak 2-8; Ed Wood 1-5; Scott Brunner 4-(-21). Youngstown State • Robby Robson 27-127; Keith Snoddy 20-22; Jeff Johnston 4-11; Dwight Dumas 3-8; Bill Fink 3-0; Tom Meola 1-(-2).PASSING: Delaware • Scott Brunner 12-25-296; Mike Schonewolf 1-1-29; Rick Scully 1-0-0. Youngstown State • Keith Snoddy 8-23-129; Bill Fink 2-7-24.RECEIVING: Delaware • Jay Hooks 4-182; Jaime Young 4-64; Hugh Dougherty 2-45; Lou Mariani 1-21; Bob Wood 1-8; Phil Nelson 1-5. Youngstown State • Randy Beal 4-82; Jim Ferranti 3-58; Dwight Dumas 2-9; Tom Meola 1-4.INTERCEPTIONS: Delaware • Vince Hyland 1-61; Bob Woods 1-24. Youngstown State • None.

In a rematch of a thrilling regular-sea-son contest, Delaware again came from behind to beat the Penguins as the Blue Hens broke open a 21-21 game with 17 second-half points en route to a 38-21 win to capture the Division II National Championship on Dec. 8, 1979. Junior tailback Robby Robson contin-ued his spectacular performances of the 1979 campaign as he gained 127 yards and scored the fi rst touchdown of the game in the fi rst quarter. The Penguins built a 21-7 lead as Dwight Dumas scored from two yards out and Keith Snoddy added a nine-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Blue Hens scored 14 points to close out the half and draw even at the break following Vince Hyland’s interception return with just 18 seconds left. Delaware scored all 17 second-half points and overall had the fi nal 31 of the game at University Stadium.

The Penguins reached the fi nals in 1979 and semifnals in 1978.The Penguins reached the fi nals in 1979 and semifnals in 1978.

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1991 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1991 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

The Penguins won their fi nal eight games, including three decided by two The Penguins won their fi nal eight games, including three decided by two points or less on the way to winning the school’s fi rst I-AA title. points or less on the way to winning the school’s fi rst I-AA title.

Although the season had many miraculous moments, the big-gest turning point of the year and perhaps the program’s history came at Georgia Southern on Nov. 2. Both the Penguins and Eagles entered the game with 4-3 re-cords with YSU losers of two straight. The loser was out of playoff contention while the winners’ postseason hopes continued. YSU jumped out to a 12-3 halftime lead on GSU. Ray Isaac scored on a 33-yard touchdown run to put the Penguins in front 19-3 then in the fourth, YSU had to hang on. Georgia Southern, winners of 53 of its last 55 home games and the two-time defending champion, pulled within 19-17 with 5:40 but failed to tie the game missing the two-point conversion. YSU’s off ense kept the ball the fi nal 5:40 of the game converting two fourth-down plays to earn the victory. YSU ended the regular season with wins over James Madison, Slippery Rock and Towson State to make the playoff s. In the fi rst round against Villanova, YSU trailed 16-7 before Leo Hawkins scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the third cutting the defi cit to 16-14. In the fi nal two minutes, Youngstown State faced a 4th-and-11 play when Ray Isaacs’ pass was defl ected and then caught by Herb Williams for 41 yards. Jeff Wilkins kicked a 33-yard fi eld goal with six seconds left to send the Penguins into the quarterfi nals at top-seeded Nevada-Reno. At Nevada-Reno, YSU jumped out to a 17-3 lead and led 30-20 in the fourth quarter to set up an amazing fi nish. With just over seven minutes remaining, the Wolfpack scored to cut the defi cit to four. After YSU mishandled a punt for a safety, Nevada stormed down the fi eld to set up a 27-yard fi eld goal attempt by Rick Schwendinger, but with one second left, his kick sailed wide left. In the semifi nals, YSU’s defense was the star scoring on a fumble return, intercepting six passes and holding Samford to minus-4 yards rushing in a 10-0 win. Chris Vecchione returned a fumble six yards for a touchdown in the fi rst and Wilkins kicked a 28-yard fi eld goal in the third for the games’ only points. Tamron Smith set a school-record with 46 carries for 246 yards in the victory. YSU returned to the site of its biggest victory of the season playing Marshall in Statesboro, Ga. Again, the Penguins pulled out a thrilling come-from-behind win, 25-17, scoring 19 fourth-quarter points. Marshall led 17-6 entering the fourth but an Isaac to Williams 33-yard touchdown pass and a three-yard touchdown run by Ryan Wood gave YSU an 18-17 lead. Smith added a fi ve-yard touchdown rush to give the Penguins a 25-17 lead. A desperation pass by Marshall was knocked down in the end zone on the fi nal play.

1991 National Championship GameYoungstown State 25, Marshall 17Dec. 21, 1991 • Statesboro, Ga. (CBS)Paulson Stadium | Att: 12,667

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 0 3 3 19 25Marshall 0 0 17 0 17

Team Statistics MU YSUFirst Downs 22 16Rushes 30 50 Yards 49 121Passes 30-43 9-15 Yards 363 198Total Plays 73 65Total Yards 412 319 Avg. Play 5.6 4.9Fumbles 3 2 Lost 1 1Penalties 7 5 Yards 61 30Punts 2-27 3-94 Avg. 13.5 31.3Punt Returns 1-8 1-2 Avg. 8.0 2.0KO Returns 2-21 1-46 Avg. 10.5 46.0INTs 0 3 Return Yds 0 31TOP 27:25 32:353rd Down 7-14 6-164th Down 0-2 1-2Sacks By 4-25 7-41

Scoring Summary2nd QuarterYSU 5:20 • Jeff Wilkins 23-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterMU 10:14 • Troy Brown 13-yard pass from Michael Payton (Paul Klein kick)MU 5:08 • Clark 18-yard pass from Payton (Klein kick)YSU 2:04 • Wilkins 37-yard fi eld goalMU 0:00 • Klein 42-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterYSU 13:38 • Herb Williams 33-yard pass from Ray Isaac (pass failed)YSU 7:09 • Ryan Wood 3-yard run (run failed)YSU 5:42 • Tamron Smith 5-yard run (Wilkins kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Marshall • Glenn Pedro 13-50; Orlando Hatchett 5-15; Michael Payton 12-(-16). Youngstown State • Tamron Smith 30-88; Darnell Clark 4-23; Ryan Wood 5-18; Leo Hawkins 2-13; Ray Isaac 9-(-21).PASSING: Marshall • Michael Payton 30-43-363. Youngstown State • Ray Isaac 9-15-198.RECEIVING: Marshall • Ricardo Clark 8-154; Mike Bartrum 5-69; Troy Brown 5-65; Orlando Hatchett 5-26; Brian Dowler 3-25; Glenn Pedro 3-15; Will Brown 1-9. Youngstown State • Andre Ballinger 4-89; Herb Williams 3-49; Trent Boykin 1-56; Ron Strollo 1-4.INTERCEPTIONS: Marshall • None. Youngstown State • Lester Weaver 1-15; Randy Smith 1-13.

Youngstown State battled back from a 17-6 defi cit with 19 fourth-quarter points and held off a late charge to beat Marshall 25-17 to claim its fi rst-ever national title on Dec. 21, 1991 in Statesboro, Ga. Heading into the fourth quarter, YSU trailed 17-6 after Marshall scored all of its points in the third. Wide receiver Herb Williams caught a 33-yard pass from Ray Isaac and Ryan Wood scored on a three-yard touchdown run to put YSU ahead 18-17 after two failed two-point conversions. Tailback Tamron Smith increased the lead to 25-17 with a fi ve-yard run with 5:42 remaining. Marshall made one last charge moving the ball to the YSU 19-yard line in the fi nal minute. But three incompletions by Patton and a sack by Demario Ridgeway preserved the win for the Penguins.

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YSU won 12 of its fi nal 13 games and capped off the season by beating YSU won 12 of its fi nal 13 games and capped off the season by beating Marshall 17-5 in the National Championship Game on its home fi eld. Marshall 17-5 in the National Championship Game on its home fi eld.

Youngstown State’s reward for beating Central Florida, Georgia Southern and Idaho at home in the playoff s was to play at a hostile environment for the National Championship against Marshall in Huntington, W. Va., for the second straight year. But the one thing the Penguins had on their side was the revenge factor. In 1992, YSU played at Marshall and came up just short losing 31-28. Marshall scored the fi rst 28 points of that game before the Penguins rallied for the next 28. But a fi eld goal late in the fourth quarter dashed YSU’s 1992 title hopes setting the stage for a memorable 1993 championship game. This time, the Penguins would come out on top beating the Thundering Herd 17-5 on its home fi eld. YSU jumped out quickly scoring 17 fi rst-quarter points. Darnell Clark ran 50 yards for a touchdown on the third play from scrim-mage and Tamron Smith scored on a fi ve-yard run just over two minutes later. Later in the period, Jeff Wilkins kicked a 19-yard fi eld goal and from there it was the defense that was impressive. Marshall moved into YSU territory only once in the fi rst half before getting on the board on a 27-yard fi eld goal late in the third. In the fourth, the Thundering Herd threatened driving deep into YSU territory. Marshall had a fi rst down at the three, but was stopped on three straight plays. On fourth-and-goal from the one, the defense stuff ed Chris Parker to take over with 5:14 left. YSU took a safety later in the drive and with 1:40 left Vance Mayes’ interception sealed the Penguins second national title. Youngstown State rolled through the fi rst three rounds of the playoff s winning by an average margin of 22 points. YSU beat Central Florida 56-30 in the fi rst round, Georgia Southern 34-14 in the quarterfi nals and Idaho 35-16 in the semifi nals. Against Central Florida, YSU scored 35 fi rst-half points en route to the win. Against Georgia Southern, the Penguins jumped out with a fl urry again to lead 27-0. In the semifi nals against Idaho, Youngstown State trailed 16-14 at halftime in a snow storm. But in the third quarter Smith scored on an eight-yard touchdown run and Mark Brungard tossed a 39-yard touchdown pass to Don Zwisler to extend the lead to 12. Clark added a 15-yard scoring run in the fourth for the fi nal outcome. In the regular season, the Penguins opened with a win at West-ern Michigan before losing at Stephen F. Austin. After that, YSU picked up wins over Morgan State, Eastern Kentucky, Delaware State, Liberty, Samford, Buff alo and Indiana State. The Penguins’ seven-game win streak was snapped when they lost 13-10 at Illi-nois State but rebounded to close out the regular season shutting out Akron 19-0.

1993 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1993 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1993 National Championship GameYoungstown State 17, Marshall 5Dec. 18, 1993 • Huntington, W. Va. (CBS)Marshall Stadium | Att: 29,218

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 17 0 0 0 17Marshall 0 0 3 2 5

Team Statistics YSU MUFirst Downs 16 16Rushes 55 35 Yards 220 49Passes 7-8 19-29 Yards 75 207Total Plays 63 64Total Yards 295 256 Avg. Play 4.7 4.0Fumbles 2 1 Lost 1 1Penalties 9 3 Yards 79 24Punts 3-142 3-111 Avg. 47.3 37.0Punt Returns 1-0 0-0 Avg. 0.0 0.0KO Returns 1-19 3-61 Avg. 19.0 20.3INTs 2 0 Return Yds 33 0TOP 34:26 25:343rd Down 7-15 4-124th Down 0-1 0-3Sacks By 4-9 2-6

Scoring Summary1st QuarterYSU 14:27 • Darnell Clark 50-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick)YSU 12:21 • Tamron Smith 5-yard run (Wilkins kick)YSU 1:53 • Wilkins 19-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterMU 3:34 • Willy Merrick 27-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterMU 2:52 • Team Safety

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Marshall • Chris Parker 17-47; Todd Donnan 11-17; Glenn Pedro 5-3; Greg Martin 1-(-4); Travis Colquitt 1-(1-14). Youngstown State • Tamron Smith 24-109; Darnell Clark 11-88; Mark Brungard 14-25; Mack Gilchrist 1-4; Charles Perdue 3-(-1); Team 1-(-1); Jeff Wilkins 1-(-4).PASSING: Marshall • Todd Donnan 19-29-207. Youngstown State • Mark Brungard 7-8-75.RECEIVING: Marshall • Will Brown 7-94; Ricky Carter 4-47; Glenn Pedro 4-22; Greg Martin 3-40; Chris Parker 1-4. Youngstown State • Don Zwisler 2-38; Trent Boykin 2-19; Darnell Clark 2-6; John Quintana 1-13.INTERCEPTIONS: Marshall • None. Youngstown State • Leon Jones 1-21; Vance Mayes 1-12.

YSU scored 17 fi rst-quarter points and held on for a 17-5 win at Marshall on Dec. 18, 1993 at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, W. Va. The victory avenged a 31-28 defeat to Marshall the previous year. Tailback Darnell Clark got the Penguins on the board fi rst with a 50-yard touchdown run and Tamron Smith followed with a fi ve-yard run. Also in the fi rst, placekicker Jeff Wilkins booted a 19-yard fi eld goal to close out the scoring for YSU. The Thundering Herd picked up its fi rst points of the game in the third quarter on a 27-yard fi eld goal by Will Merrick. Then the defense used a memorable goal-line stand in the fourth quarter with YSU up by 12. MU had a fi rst-and-goal at the three, but the defense stopped four rushing plays with the last a stop of Chris Parker from the one-yard line.

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After a tie in the season opener, the Penguins won 14 straight games After a tie in the season opener, the Penguins won 14 straight games while claiming the school’s second straight I-AA crown.while claiming the school’s second straight I-AA crown.

Coach Jim Tressel’s 1994 team was arguably his best. The Pen-guins opened the year with a tie and then rolled to 14 straight victories while wrapping up the school’s second straight national championship beating Boise State 28-14 in the title game. After tying Stephen F. Austin in the opener, YSU went on to set a school record for victories in a year and set the mark for the school’s best winning streak in fi nishing the entire campaign without a loss. In 1994, YSU averaged 27.9 points and held their opponents to 10.1 points per contest. The Penguins won eight games by more than 20 points and scored more than 27 points nine times. Eight times, YSU’s opponents failed to score double fi gures. The year culminated with a 28-14 win over Boise State in the National Championship Game in Huntington, W. Va. By beating the Broncos, YSU became just the second school in Division I-AA history to repeat as National Champions. Against Boise State, YSU trailed 7-0 before scoring the next 28 points. The Broncos added a score late but the day, much like the season, belonged to YSU. The Penguins outgained the Broncos 422 to 225 and won the time of possession battle by eight minutes. In the second quarter of the title game, Mark Brungard scored on a two-yard run and scored on a 38-yard scamper just before the half . In the third, Brungard capped a 91-yard scoring drive with a fi ve-yard touchdown toss to Don Zwisler. In the fourth, Shawn Patton scored on a 55-yard rush with just over seven minutes remaining. The game was a microcosm of YSU’s season -- slow start fol-lowed by a tremendous fi nish. The year began with a fi nal-play fi eld goal to tie Stephen F. Austin, and next came 14 straight victories. In 1994, YSU won nine home games and in four away contests allowed just 18 points. In the regular season, YSU won six straight home contests over Eastern Kentucky, Slippery Rock, McNeese State, North Alabama, Kent State and Akron. The Penguins concluded the regular season with road victories over Buff alo, UMass and Indiana State. In the playoff s, YSU opened with a 63-20 win over a Steve McNair’s Alcorn State team in an ESPN nationally-televised game. McNair fi nished with 514 yards passing while making 82 passes. YSU’s dream season hung in the balance in the quarterfi nals against Eastern Kentucky. YSU led 11-0 in the fourth before EKU rallied for 15 points. Brungard led the troops back when he threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Bracy with 1:02 left. Against Montana in the semifi nals, YSU built a 21-0 third-quar-ter lead on the way to a 28-9 win. The victory over the Grizzlies sent the Guins to the title game for the third straight year.

1994 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1994 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1994 National Championship GameYoungstown State 28, Boise State 14Dec. 17, 1994 • Huntington, W. Va. (CBS)Marshall Stadium | Att: 27,674

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 0 14 7 7 28Boise State 7 0 0 7 14

Team Statistics YSU BSUFirst Downs 20 13Rushes 51 29 Yards 263 59Passes 9-19 17-31 Yards 159 166Total Plays 70 60Total Yards 422 225 Avg. Play 6.0 3.8Fumbles 1 3 Lost 0 0Penalties 3 4 Yards 40 40Punts 6-222 6-233 Avg. 37.0 38.8Punt Returns 2-6 0-0 Avg. 3.0 0.0KO Returns 2-37 4-92 Avg. 18.5 23.0INTs 2 2 Return Yds 12 58TOP 33:58 26:023rd Down 7-16 4-154th Down 1-1 1-3Sacks By 5-22 1-5

Scoring Summary1st QuarterBSU 2:46 • Randy Matyshock 5-yard pass from Tony Hilde (Erickson kick)2nd QuarterYSU 9:43 • Mark Brungard 2-yard run (Paul Massaro kick)YSU 0:35 • Brungard 38-yard run (Massaro kick)3rd QuarterYSU 3:02 • Don Zwisler 5-yard pass from Brungard (Massaro kick)4th QuarterYSU 7:15 • Shawn Patton 55-yard run (Massaro kick)BSU 4:19 • Matyshock 6-yard pass from Hilde (Erickson kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Boise State • K.C. Adams 11-30; Tony Hilde 17-28; Willie Bowens 1-1.Youngstown State • Shawn Patton 27-140; Mark Brungard 17-97; Dan Inglis 5-21; Nathan Toy 2-5.PASSING: Boise State • Tony Hilde 17-31-166. Youngstown State • Mark Brungard 9-19-159.RECEIVING: Boise State • Ryan Ikebe 5-63; Jarett Hausske 4-56; K.C. Adams 3-10; Lee Schrack 2-22; Randy Matyshock 2-11; Bernie Zimmerman 1-4. Youngstown State •Don Zwisler 3-91; Shawn Patton 3-23; Trent Boykin 2-23; Darnell Bracy 1-22.INTERCEPTIONS: Boise State • Chris Cook 1-58; DaWuan Miller 1-0. YoungstownState • Leon Jones 1-12; Randy Smith 1-0.

Quarterback Mark Brungard ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as Youngstown State earned its third national title with a 28-14 win over Boise State on Dec. 17, 1994, at Huntington, W. Va. Trailing 7-0, Brungard broke the game open in the second and third quarters as he ran for two touchdowns (two and 38 yards) and threw a fi ve-yard scoring strike to wide receiver Don Zwisler that put YSU in front 21-7. Tailback Shawn Patton scampered 55 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to give the Penguins their fi nal points taking a 28-7 lead. Patton fi nished the game with 140 yards rushing on 27 carries. Boise State added a touchdown late on a Tony Hilde to Randy Martyshock six-yard pass for the fi nal margin. YSU held the Broncos to just 59 yards rushing on 29 attempts. The Guins had 263 yards on the ground and totaled 422 for the game.

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1997 National Championship GameYoungstown State 10, McNeese State 9Dec. 20, 1997 • Chattanooga, Tenn. (ESPN)Finley Stadium | Att: 14,771

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 FinalYoungstown State 0 3 0 7 10McNeese State 3 0 6 0 9

Team Statistics YSU MSUFirst Downs 12 11Rushes 39 29 Yards 73 58Passes 12-21 14-28 Yards 127 143Total Plays 60 57Total Yards 200 201 Avg. Play 3.3 3.5Fumbles 0 0 Lost 0 0Penalties 3 3 Yards 20 35Punts 9-298 5-183 Avg. 33.1 36.6Punt Returns 1-5 3-28 Avg. 5.0 9.3KO Returns 2-42 1-23 Avg. 21.0 23.0INTs 1 0 Return Yds 0 0TOP 31:33 28:273rd Down 6-16 3-144th Down 0-0 0-1Sacks By 3-22 1-4

Scoring Summary1st QuarterMSU 5:30 • Shonz LaFrenz 22-yard fi eld goal2nd QuarterYSU 2:19 • Mark Griffi th 21-yard fi eld goal3rd QuarterMSU 8:08 • LaFrenz 37-yard fi eld goalMSU 0:51 • LaFrenz 46-yard fi eld goal4th QuarterYSU 8:08 • Renauld Ray 9-yard pass from Demond Tidwell (Griffi th kick)

Individual StatisticsRUSHING: McNeese State • William Davis 19-54; Derrick Beavers 3-13; Donnie Ashley 1-3; Tim Leger 1-3; Blake Prejean 5-(-15). Youngstown State • Jake Andreadis 16-35; Adrian Brown 14-34; Jared Zwick 3-4; Demond Tidwell 5-2; Demetrius Harris 1-(-2).PASSING: McNeese State • Blake Prejean 14-28-143. Youngstown State • Demond Tidwell 11-20-110; Jared Zwick 1-1-17.RECEIVING: McNeese State • Donnie Ashley 4-45; Andre Perkins 4-44; Damien Mor-ris 2-31; Chris Fontenot 2-12; William Davis 1-10; Freddie Bynum 1-1. YoungstownState • Tim Tyrell 4-54; Renauld Ray 3-38; Willis Marshall 3-22; Mark Cox 1-14; Jake Andreadis 1-(-1).INTERCEPTIONS: McNeese State • None. Youngstown State • Jeff Fackrell 1-0.

Quarterback Demond Tidwell tossed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Renauld Ray with 8:08 remaining as the Penguins held on for 10-9 victory over McNeese State on Dec. 20, 1997 in Chattanooga, Tenn. YSU picked up the game’s only turnover as Jeff Fackrell intercepted a Blake Prejean pass at the YSU 35-yard line with 12:02 remain-ing. The Penguins marched 66 yards in nine plays to score the game’s lone touchdown when Ray caught a 10-yard pass from Tidwell. After the score, YSU’s defense stopped the Cowboys on two consecutive drives. The Guins forced a three-and-out on the ensuing series after MSU had picked up nine yards on fi rst down. YSU milked 5:07 off the clock with a nine-play drive that went for just 13 yards giving the ball back to McNeese with just 1:16 left. On the fi nal drive, defensive tackle Harry Deligianis sacked Prejean on consecutive snaps and the fi nal play was an incomplete pass.

A road-weary YSU squad waited until the fi nal quarter of the seasonA road-weary YSU squad waited until the fi nal quarter of the seasonbefore a late touchdown pushed it past McNeese State for the title.before a late touchdown pushed it past McNeese State for the title.

The Penguins travelled the long road on the way to winning their fourth national championship in seven years. In the playoff s, YSU had to win two of three games on the road to get to the title game and those contests took the Penguins across the country. That journey ended in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the National Championship Game against McNeese State. In a tight contest, the Penguins trailed 9-3 entering the fourth quarter before the Cowboys committed a costly mistake. With 12:02 remaining, Jeff Fackrell intercepted a Blake Prejean pass at the YSU 35 to end a Cowboy threat and keep the Penguins within 9-3. Just over four minutes later, Demond Tidwell threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Renauld Ray and after Mark Griffi th’s extra point YSU led 10-9. The Cowboys had two fi nal chances only to be stopped each time by the Penguin defense. The YSU off ense came up big with a clock-consuming drive that took 5:07 of the fi nal 6:23 off the clock. McNeese took over with just 1:16 remaining and at its own 22-yard line. Four plays later, two of which were sacks by Harry Deligianis, the game was over. In the contest, the teams had remarkably similar statisics, YSU had 12 fi rst downs and 200 total yards while McNeese had 11 fi rst downs and 201 yards of total off ense. Youngstown State was seeded eighth in the playoff s following a 9-2 regular season. In the fi rst round, the Penguins opened with a 28-13 win over Hampton. Then the travels began. In the quarterfi nals, YSU trailed 21-0 at top-seed Villanova before mounting a furious rally. At halftime, the Penguins were behind 28-14 before scoring 23 straight points building a 37-28 lead. The Wildcats scored late and outyarded the Penguins 459-286. YSU’s postseason road trip continued in Spokane, Wash., against Eastern Washington. The Penguins led 17-0 on an Adrian Brown touchdown run, a Mike Stanec fumble return and a Mark Griffi th fi eld goal. But the Eagles responded with 14 third-quarter points to trim the defi cit to three. In the fourth, EWU was deep in YSU territory before Jake Anderson intercepted a pass ending the threat, and Brown added a touchdown for a 25-14 victory. In the regular season, YSU began the season by winning its fi rst six games -- over Slippery Rock, Kent State, at Boston, Hofstra, at Indiana State and over Buff alo -- before losing at Northern Iowa. YSU rebounded with wins over Illinois State, Southern Illinois and Southwest Missouri State before losing the regular-season fi nale 24-21 to Western Illinois. YSU led 21-10 before the Leathernecks scored in the third and in the fourth to win the Gateway title.

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Leon Jones was the Football Gazette’s Defensive PlayerLeon Jones was the Football Gazette’s Defensive Playerof the Year in 1994. He was a two-time All-American.of the Year in 1994. He was a two-time All-American.

AFCA2006 Marcus Mason, TB2001 Pat Crummey, OT2000 Tim Johnson, LB1997 Harry Deligianis, DT1997 Matt Hogg, OT1995 Leon Jones, LB1994 Leon Jones, LB1994 Lester Weaver, FS1993 Tamron Smith, RB1992 Dave Roberts, DB1990 Tony Bowens, DL1989 Paul Soltis, LB1980 Jeff Gergel, LB1979 Jim Ferranti, WR1978 Ed McGlasson, C1975 Don Calloway, SS1974 Don Calloway, SS

Formerly Known As:Kodak | 1960-93Schooner’s International | 1994Burger King | 1997-99

Walter Camp2006 Ryan Jewell, C2006 Marcus Mason, TB2001 LeVar Greene, CB2001 Pat Crummey, OT2000 Tim Johnson, LB1999 Ian Dominelli, LB1999 Ian Shirey, C1998 Dwyte Smiley, FS1997 Matt Hogg, OT1997 Todd Kollar, OT1995 Leon Jones, LB1995 Jermaine Hopkins, LB1993 Jeff Wilkins, K1992 Dave Roberts, DB1990 Tony Bowens, DL

Associated PressFirst Team2006 Marcus Mason, TB2001 Pat Crummey, OT2000 Tim Johnson, LB1997 Harry Deligianis, DT1997 Matt Hogg, OT1994 Lester Weaver, FS1994 Chris Sammarone, C1994 Leon Jones, LB1993 Drew Gerber, OT1992 Dave Roberts, DB1991 Pat Danko, DL1990 Tony Bowens, DL1989 Paul Soltis, LB1988 Jim Zdelar, OT1982 Paris Wicks, RB1981 Paris Wicks, RB1979 Jeff Lear, OT

Second Team2007 Brad Samsa, OL2006 Ryan Jewell, C2006 Jason Perry, CB2005 Codera Jackson, CB2002 P.J. Mays, TB2001 LeVar Greene, DB1999 Ian Dominelli, LB1997 Todd Kollar, OT1997 Dwyte Smiley, FS1994 Randy Smith, DB1988 Paul Soltis, LB1987 Paul Soltis, LB1978 Ed McGlasson, C

Third Team2006 Codera Jackson, CB1999 Ian Shirey, C1995 Jermaine Hopkins, LB1994 Ray Miller, OT1993 Dave Burch, DL

1989 Robert Fozkos, K1986 Rick Shepas, WR1984 Pat Toler, LB1983 John Goode, TE1981 Tom Cullen, DE1979 Kevin Statzer, SS1979 Jim Ferranti, WR1969 Dave DelSignore, WR

Honorable Mention1987 Trenton Lykes, QB1987 Elliott Fedd, TE1987 Rod Henderson, DB1985 Rick Shepas, WR1985 Nick Xides, P1984 Chris Stec, DE1984 Mike Hardie, FB1984 Frank Pokorny, TE1984 Nick Xides, P1983 Rick Brunot, OT1979 Keith Snoddy, QB1979 Terry Dittmer, NG1979 Robby Robson, TB1979 Tom Cliff ord, OG1979 Tom Harder, DE1978 Marschell Brumfi eld, TB 1978 Greg Fitzpatrick, LB1978 Quentin Lowry, DE1978 Jim Ferranti, WR

The Sports NetworkFirst Team2006 Ryan Jewell, C2006 Marcus Mason, TB2001 Pat Crummey, OT2001 LeVar Greene, CB2000 Tim Johnson, LB1999 Ian Dominelli, LB1997 Harry Deligianis, DT1997 Matt Hogg, OT1994 Lester Weaver, FS1994 Chris Sammarone, C1994 Randy Smith, KR1992 Dave Roberts, DB1992 Jeff Wilkins, PK1990 Tony Bowens, DL1989 Paul Soltis, LB

Second Team2006 Jason Perry, CB2005 Codera Jackson, CB2002 P.J. Mays, TB1999 Dwyte Smiley, FS1999 Ian Shirey, C1994 Randy Smith, DB1993 Jeff Wilkins, PK1993 Tamron Smith, TB1991 Pat Danko, DL1988 Paul Soltis, LB

Third Team2007 Mychal Savage, DT1998 Dwyte Smiley, FS1997 Todd Kollar, OT1995 Jermaine Hopkins, LB

Honorable Mention2007 Brian Palmer, PK2007 Brad Samsa, OT

2007 James Terry, LB1995 Leon Jones, LB1994 Leon Jones, LB1994 Ray Miller, OT1993 Jeff Wilkins, P1992 Tamron Smith, TB

Football GazetteFirst Team2006 Marcus Mason, TB2001 LeVar Greene, CB2000 Tim Johnson, LB1994 Lester Weaver, FS1994 Chris Sammarone, C1994 Leon Jones, LB1992 Dave Roberts, DB1989 Paul Soltis, LB1988 Jim Zdelar, OT

Second Team2006 Ryan Jewell, C2006 Jason Perry, CB1999 Ian Dominelli, LB1999 Ian Shirey, C1995 Leon Jones, LB1994 Randy Smith, DB

Third Team2004 Mike Bracken, SS1998 Dwyte Smiley, FS1994 Ray Miller, OT1989 Robert Fozkos, PK

Honorable Mention2006 Marty Hutchinson, LB2002 P.J. Mays, TB2001 P.J. Mays, TB2001 Jeff Ryan, QB2001 Pat Crummey, OT

2001 Dave Tesniarz, C2001 Russell Stuvaints, LB2001 Bruce Hightower, SS2001 Jerald Burley, RS2000 Jeff Ryan, QB1999 Adrian Brown, TB1999 Anthony Rozzo, P1999 Dwyte Smiley, FS1998 Ian Shirey, C1997 Harry Deligianis, DT1995 Jermaine Hopkins, LB

DefensivePlayer of the Year1994 Leon Jones, LB

ALL-STAR GAMESEast-WestShrine Game1997 Harry Deligianis, DT

Blue-GrayAll-Star Classic1992 Dave Roberts, DB1944 Tony Rosselli, DL

Hula Bowl2006 Kyle Smith, WR1999 Dwyte Smiley, FS

Florida vs. USA1999 Kawonza Swan, LB

Senior Bowl1972 Ron Jaworski, QB

Vegas All-American2006 Ryan Jewell, C

Center Ryan Jewell was a Walter Camp and fi rst-team Center Ryan Jewell was a Walter Camp and fi rst-team Sports Network All-American in 2006.Sports Network All-American in 2006.

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Pat DankoPat DankoDefensiDefensive Tackleve Tackle

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DDaave Robertsve RobertsCornerbackCornerback

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Jeff WilkinsJeff WilkinsPlacekickerPlacekicker

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Tony BowensTony BowensDefensive TackleDefensive Tackle

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Paul SoltisPaul SoltisLineLinebackerbacker

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Jim ZdelarJim ZdelarOff ensive TackleOff ensive Tackle

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Paris WicksParis WicksRunning BRunning Backack

191981 | 198281 | 1982

Jeff GergelJeff GergelLinebackerLinebacker

19198080

Jeff LearJeff LearOff ensive TackleOff ensive Tackle

19197979

Jim Jim FerrantiFerrantiWide ReceiverWide Receiver

191978 | 197978 | 1979

Ed McGEd McGlassonlassonCenterCenter19781978

Don CallowayDon CallowayStrong SafetyStrong Safety

191974 | 197574 | 1975

Leon JonesLeon JonesLinebackerLinebacker1994 | 1991994 | 19955

Chris SamChris SammaronemaroneCenterCenter19919944

Randy SmithRandy SmithKickKick Returner Returner

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Lester WeaverLester WeaverFree SafetyFree Safety

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DDrew Gerberrew GerberOff ensive TackleOff ensive Tackle

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Tamron SmiTamron SmiththRunning backRunning back

19931993

Ian DominelliIan DominelliLinebackerLinebacker

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DwDwyte Smileyyte SmileyFree SafetyFree Safety

19981998

Harry DeligianisHarry DeligianisDefDefensive Tackleensive Tackle

19971997

Matt Matt HoggHoggOff ensive TackleOff ensive Tackle

19971997

Todd KollarTodd KollarOff ensive TackleOff ensive Tackle

19971997

Jermaine HopkinsJermaine HopkinsLinebackerLinebacker

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LeVar GreeneLeVar GreeneCorCornerbacknerback

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Pat CrummeyPat CrummeyOff ensive TackleOff ensive Tackle

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Tim JohnsonTim JohnsonLinebackerLinebacker

20002000

Ian ShireyIan ShireyCenterCenter19199999

Marcus MasonMarcus MasonTailbackTailback

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Ryan Ryan JewellJewellCenterCenter20062006

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TB P.J. Mays was named the GatewayTB P.J. Mays was named the GatewayOff ensive Player of the Year in 2001.Off ensive Player of the Year in 2001.

GatewayFirst Team2007 Brad Samsa, OT2007 Mychal Savage, DT2007 James Terry, LB2007 Ferlando Williams, WR2006 Marcus Mason, TB2006 Ryan Jewell, C2006 Patrick Walker, OT2006 Jason Perry, CB2006 Codera Jackson, CB2006 James Terry, LB2006 Marty Hutchinson, LB2006 Jim Phelan, DT2006 Mychal Savage, DT2006 Joe Bishop, P2005 Codera Jackson, CB2005 Demetrius Ison, FB2005 Ryan Jewell, C2005 Justin Scholes, DE2005 James Terry, LB2004 Mike Bracken, SS2004 Mike Roberts, TE2004 Demetrius Ison, FB2002 P.J. Mays, TB2001 Pat Crummey, OT2001 P.J. Mays, TB2001 Bruce Hightower, SS2001 LeVar Greene, DB2001 Jerald Burley, RS2000 Tim Johnson, LB2000 Pat Crummey, OT2000 Matt Mechling, DL1999 Adrian Brown, RB 1999 Ian Shirey, C1999 Dwyte Smiley, FS1999 Anthony Rozzo, P1999 Ian Dominelli, LB1998 Dwyte Smiley, FS1998 Ian Shirey, C1997 Jake Andreadis, TB 1997 Harry Deligianis, DT

1997 Matt Hogg, OT1997 Todd Kollar, OT1997 Tom Paolucci, LB1997 Dwyte Smiley, FS

Second Team2007 Myles Banford, DE2007 Derrick Bush, TE2007 Vince Gliatta, SS2007 Brian Palmer, PK2007 Josh Tanner, OL2007 Tom Zetts, QB2006 Brad Samsa, OG2006 Derrick Bush, TE2005 Marcus Mason, TB2005 Jason Perry, CB2005 Brandon Brown, DE2005 Joe Bishop, P2004 Jeremiah Wright, LB2003 Mike Roberts, TE2003 Josh Davis, OT2003 Mike Bracken, SS2002 Nick Roberts, C2002 Guy Mazard, DT2002 Jon Tekac, LB2002 Anthony Barone, FS2001 Jeff Ryan, QB2001 Dave Tesniarz, C2001 Russell Stuvaints, LB2000 Jeff Ryan, QB2000 Ed Blizzard, CB2000 Bruce Hightower, CB1999 Tim Johnson, LB1999 Frank Kaydo, DT1998 Anthony Pannunzio, CB

Honorable Mention2007 Torrance Nicholson, DT2007 Ben Nowicki, P2007 Jeremiah Wright, LB2006 T.J. Peterson, WR2006 Jeff Koval, LB2006 Tom Zetts, QB2005 Kyle Smith, WR2005 John Bartos, OT2005 Mike Andrews, LB2004 Kyle Smith, WR2004 Jason Perry, CB2004 Brandon Brown, DE2003 Waymann Peters, CB2003 Will Sanders, OG2003 Nick Terracina, PK2002 Russell Stuvaints, LB2002 John Schumacher, TE2002 Jerald Burley, RS/WR2001 Antulio Aroche, DB2001 Bob Sivik, LB2001 Jake Stewart, PK2000 Montrail Thomas, DT2000 Dave Tesniarz, C2000 Troy LeFever, P1999 Kawonza Swan, LB1999 Jeff Ryan, QB1999 Elliott Giles, WR1998 Adrian Brown, RB1998 Mike Stanec, LB1998 Mark Griffi th, K1998 Frank Rutherford, OG1997 Adrian Brown, RB1997 Mike Stanec, LB1997 Demond Tidwell, QB

Players of the Year2006 Marcus Mason, TB2001 P.J. Mays, TB1997 Harry Deligianis, DT

Newcomer Team2007 Kevin Smith, TB2007 Ferlando Williams, WR2007 Torrance Nicholson, DT2007 Ben Nowicki, P2007 De’Angelo Wilson, RS2006 Louis Irizarry, TE2005 Marcus Mason, TB2005 Codera Jackson, CB2005 Mychal Savage, DT2004 Tom Zetts, QB2004 James Terry, LB2003 Nick Terracina, PK2003 Joe Bishop, P2002 Aaron Marshall, QB2002 Will Sanders, G2002 Sherod Holmes, CB2000 P.J. Mays, RB2000 Eugene Mintze, WR2000 Ryan Smith, OT2000 Brandon Pedraza, WR2000 Justin Dellarose, LB1999 Bryan Hawthorne, DE1999 Tim Johnson, LB1999 Matt Mechling, DT1998 Jeff Ryan, QB1997 Frank Rutherford, OG1997 Jake Anderson, SS1997 Chris Glantzis, DT

Newcomer of the Year2007 Ferlando Williams, WR2005 Marcus Mason, TB

Coach of the Year2006 Jon Heacock2005 Jon Heacock

First-Team Academic2007 Tom Zetts, QB2007 Todd Rowan, QB2007 Brian Mellot, OL2006 Tom Zetts, QB2006 Ryan Jewell, C2006 Bob Perez, FS2005 Tom Zetts, QB2003 Scott Thiessen, FS2001 Mike Thomas, LB1999 Shawn Billker, OT1998 Anthony Pannunzio, DB1998 Jared Zwick, QB1997 Anthony Pannunzio, CB 1997 J.J. Stefancin, P

Second-TeamAcademic2007 Bob Perez, SS2006 Jeff Koval, LB2005 Ryan Jewell, C2005 Justin Scholes, DE2004 Justin Scholes, DE2004 Shawn Carlson, TE2003 Chris DiMauro, FB2003 Justin Dellarsose, LB

2002 Jon Tekac, LB2001 Antulio Aroche, DB2000 Mike Thomas, LB1999 Jared Zwick, QB1999 Anthony Rozzo, P1998 Shawn Billker, OF1998 Anthony Rozzo, P1998 Frank Rutherford, OG1997 Jared Zwick, QB1997 Anthony Rozzo, P

Honorable-MentionAcademic2007 Rory Berry, WR2007 Brad Samsa, OT2007 Jeremiah Wright, LB2006 Brad Samsa, OG2005 Tanner Dunlap, LS2005 Jameson Evans, WR2004 Marty Hutchinson, LB2004 Nick Terracina, PK2003 Kyle Smith, WR2003 Shawn Carlson, TE2003 Mike Burns, TB2002 Justin Dellarose, LB2002 Martin Stachowicz, DE2001 Bob Sivik, LB2001 Dave Tesniarz, C2000 Chris Conwell, DB2000 Ryan Smith, OT2000 Dave Hong, OG2000 Josiah Doby, RB

Ohio ValleyFirst Team1987 Paul Soltis, LB1987 Rod Henderson, DB1987 Trenton Lykes, QB

1987 Elliott Fedd, TE1983 John Goode, TE1983 Rick Brunot, OT1982 Paris Wicks, RB1982 Rick McDonald, OT1982 Dave Peters, DB1982 Rick Brunot, OT1982 Tom Cullen, DE1981 Tom Cullen, DE1981 Paris Wicks, RB

Second Team1987 Mike Peterson, LB1987 Jerry Dunlap, DB1987 Jim Zdelar, OT1987 Maury Bibent, WR1982 Nick Xides, P (2nd)1982 Paul McFadden, K (2nd)

All-Conference1986 Rick Shepas, WR1985 Nick Xides, P1985 Rick Shepas, WR1984 Mike Hardie, FB1984 Frank Pokorny, TE1984 Chris Stec, DE1984 Pat Toler, LB1984 Nick Xides, P

Players of the Year1987 Paul Soltis, LB (Co-D)1987 Trenton Lykes, QB (O)1982 Paris Wicks, RB (O)

Coach of the Year1987 Jim Tressel1984 Bill Narduzzi

LB Ian Dominelli LB Ian Dominelli was a was a fi rst-team fi rst-team GFC pick in ‘99GFC pick in ‘99..

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Jim TresselJim Tressel11998686-2000 | 135-57-2 (.-2000 | 135-57-2 (.700700))

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordsYear Coach W L T Pct.1938 Dwight Beede 4 5 0 .4441939 Dwight Beede 4 5 0 .4441940 Dwight Beede 7 1 1 .8301941 Dwight Beede 7 0 1 .9401942 Dwight Beede 6 3 0 .6671946 Dwight Beede 7 1 0 .8751947 Dwight Beede 8 2 0 .8001948 Dwight Beede 4 3 2 .5501949 Dwight Beede 4 3 1 .5631950 Dwight Beede 3 5 0 .3751951 Dwight Beede 2 6 1 .2781952 Dwight Beede 4 3 1 .5501953 Dwight Beede 7 1 0 .8751954 Dwight Beede 7 2 0 .7781955 Dwight Beede 4 5 0 .4441956 Dwight Beede 4 4 0 .5001957 Dwight Beede 3 6 0 .3331958 Dwight Beede 4 4 0 .5001959 Dwight Beede 5 4 1 .5501960 Dwight Beede 6 2 0 .7501961 Dwight Beede 4 4 1 .5001962 Dwight Beede 6 3 0 .6501963 Dwight Beede 5 4 1 .5501964 Dwight Beede 6 1 2 .7221965 Dwight Beede 6 2 0 .7501966 Dwight Beede 5 3 1 .6111967 Dwight Beede 4 5 0 .4441968 Dwight Beede 3 6 0 .3331969 Dwight Beede 2 6 0 .2501970 Dwight Beede 0 9 0 .0001971 Dwight Beede 2 6 0 .2501972 Dwight Beede 4 4 1 .5001973 Rey Dempsey 4 6 0 .4001974 Rey Dempsey 8 2 0 .8001975 Bill Narduzzi 5 4 0 .5551976 Bill Narduzzi 4 6 0 .4001977 Bill Narduzzi 7 3 0 .7001978 Bill Narduzzi 10 2 0 .8331979 Bill Narduzzi 11 2 0 .8461980 Bill Narduzzi 2 8 1 .2271981 Bill Narduzzi 7 4 0 .6361982 Bill Narduzzi 6 5 0 .5461983 Bill Narduzzi 4 7 0 .3641984 Bill Narduzzi 7 4 0 .6361985 Bill Narduzzi 5 6 0 .4551986 Jim Tressel 2 9 0 .1821987 Jim Tressel 8 4 0 .6671988 Jim Tressel 4 7 0 .3641989 Jim Tressel 9 4 0 .6921990 Jim Tressel 11 1 0 .9171991 Jim Tressel 12 3 0 .8001992 Jim Tressel 11 3 1 .7671993 Jim Tressel 13 2 0 .8671994 Jim Tressel 14 0 1 .9671995 Jim Tressel 3 8 0 .2731996 Jim Tressel 8 3 0 .7271997 Jim Tressel 13 2 0 .8671998 Jim Tressel 6 5 0 .5451999 Jim Tressel 12 3 0 .8002000 Jim Tressel 9 3 0 .7502001 Jon Heacock 8 3 0 .7272002 Jon Heacock 7 4 0 .6362003 Jon Heacock 5 7 0 .4162004 Jon Heacock 4 7 0 3642005 Jon Heacock 8 3 0 .7272006 Jon Heacock 11 3 0 .7852007 Jon Heacock 7 4 0 .63666-Season Totals 412 265 17 .606

Winning PercentageYear Head Coach W L T Pct.1986-2000 Jim Tressel 135 57 2 .7002001-Present Jon Heacock 50 31 0 .6171973-1974 Rey Dempsey 12 8 0 .6001975-1985 Bill Narduzzi 68 51 1 .5711938-1972 Dike Beede 147 118 14 .552

VictoriesYear Head Coach W L T Pct.1938-1972 Dike Beede 147 118 14 .5521986-2000 Jim Tressel 135 57 2 .7001975-1985 Bill Narduzzi 68 51 1 .5712001-Present Jon Heacock 50 31 0 .6171973-1974 Rey Dempsey 12 8 0 .600

YSU Record By The DecadeYear Games Record Pct.1930’s 18 8-10 .4441940’s 61 43-13-5 .7461950’s 86 40-40-3 .4831960’s 88 47-36-5 .5631970’s 100 55-44-1 .5551980’s 113 54-58-1 .4821990’s 135 103-30-2 .7702000’s 93 59-34 .634

Ohio CollegeOhio CollegeCoach of the YearCoach of the Year2005 •2005 • Jon Heacock Jon Heacock1999 •1999 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1997 •1997 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1994 •1994 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1991 •1991 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1990 •1990 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1989 •1989 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1978 •1978 • Bill Narduzzi Bill Narduzzi

AFCA Region/DistrictAFCA Region/DistrictCoach of the YearCoach of the Year2006 •2006 • Jon Heacock | Region 4 Jon Heacock | Region 42005 •2005 • Jon Heacock | Region 4 Jon Heacock | Region 41997 •1997 • Jim Tressel | Region 3 Jim Tressel | Region 31994 •1994 • Jim Tressel | Region 3 Jim Tressel | Region 31993 •1993 • Jim Tressel | Region 3 Jim Tressel | Region 31979 •1979 • Bill Narduzzi | District 5 Bill Narduzzi | District 5

AFCA NationalAFCA NationalCoach of the YearCoach of the Year1994 • 1994 • Jim Tressel | I-AAJim Tressel | I-AA1991 •1991 • Jim Tressel | I-AA Jim Tressel | I-AA1979 •1979 • Bill Narduzzi | College Bill Narduzzi | College

Eddie RobinsonEddie RobinsonCoach of the YearCoach of the Year1994 • 1994 • Jim TresselJim Tressel

Chevrolet NationalChevrolet NationalCoach of the YearCoach of the Year1997 •1997 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1994 •1994 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel1993 •1993 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel

Football GazetteFootball GazetteCoach of the YearCoach of the Year1997 •1997 • Jim Tressel Jim Tressel

Bill NarduzziBill Narduzzi11997575-1985 | -1985 | 68-51-1 (.571)68-51-1 (.571)

Rey DempseyRey Dempsey11997373-1974 | 12-8 (-1974 | 12-8 (.600).600)

Dwight ‘Dike’ BeedeDwight ‘Dike’ Beede11938938-1972 | 147-118-14 (.552)-1972 | 147-118-14 (.552)

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Tight End John Quintana was the fi rst Division ITight End John Quintana was the fi rst Division IAcademic All-America selection in school history.Academic All-America selection in school history.

HONORS & AWARDSNFF Scholar-Athlete1998 Anthony Pannunzio, CB

CoSIDA AcademicAll-Americans2003 Scott Thiessen, FS1998 Anthony Pannunzio, CB 1993 John Quintana, TE1978 Sam Barbera, DT1975 Dave Garden, RB (2nd)

First-Team CoSIDAAcademic All-District2007 Bob Perez, SS2003 Scott Thiessen, FS2001 Antulio Aroche, DB2001 Mike Thomas, LB1999 Anthony Rozzo, P1999 Shawn Billker, OT1998 Anthony Pannunzio, CB1997 Anthony Pannunzio, CB1997 J.J. Stefancin, P1993 John Quintana, TE1981 Joe Schartner, LB

Second-Team CoSIDAAcademic All-District2007 Tom Zetts, QB2006 Bob Perez, FS2006 Ryan Jewell, C2005 Justin Scholes, DE2005 Ryan Jewell, C2004 Justin Scholes, DE2003 Chris DiMauro, FB

FCS Academic All-Star2007 Bob Perez, SS2007 Tom Zetts, QB2006 Tom Zetts, QB2006 Ryan Jewell, C2005 Tom Zetts, QB1999 Anthony Rozzo, P1998 Anthony Pannunzio, CB

NCAA PostgraduateScholarship1996 Mark Brungard, QB

NFF Honor Society2007 Bob Perez, SS2007 Tom Zetts, QB2006 Ryan Jewell, C

Gateway President’sAcademic Excellence2008 Tom Zetts, QB2008 Bob Perez, SS2006 Matt Brouse, OG2005 Matt Porter, DT2004 Scott Thiessen, FS2000 Jared Zwick, WR/QB2000 Bill Ruggles, FB2000 Shawn Billker, OT1999 Anthony Pannunzio, CB1998 J.J. Stefancin, P

Scott ThiessenScott ThiessenFreeFree Safety Safety

First-Team | 2003First-Team | 2003

AnAnthony Pannunziothony PannunzioCorCornerbacknerback

First-Team | First-Team | 19991999

John QuintanaJohn QuintanaTight EndTight End

First-Team | First-Team | 19919933

SaSam Barberam BarberaDefensive TackleDefensive TackleFirst-Team | First-Team | 19197878

Dave GardenDave GardenRunning BackRunning Back

SecondSecond-Team | -Team | 19197575

Punter Anthony Rozzo was a Punter Anthony Rozzo was a Division I-AA Academic All-Star in 1999.Division I-AA Academic All-Star in 1999.

QQuarterbauarterbackck Tom Zetts was named an FCS Tom Zetts was named an FCSAcademic All-Star in Academic All-Star in 2005, 2006 and 20072005, 2006 and 2007..

Cornerback Anthony Pannunzio was a fi rst-team Cornerback Anthony Pannunzio was a fi rst-team Academic All-America selection in 1998.Academic All-America selection in 1998.

QB | Mark BrungardQB | Mark BrungardNCAA PoNCAA Postgstgraduateraduate

ScholarshipScholarship

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John DelseroneMost Valuable Player

2007 • Tom Zetts, QB 2007 • James Terry, LB2006 • Marcus Mason, TB2005 • Kyle Smith, WR2004 • Mike Bracken, SS2003 • Sherod Holmes, CB2002 • P.J. Mays, TB2001 • Jeff Ryan, QB2000 • Tim Johnson, LB1999 • Adrian Brown, TB1998 • Mike Stanec, LB1997 • Harry Deligianis, DE1996 • Chris Inglis, LB1995 • Leon Jones, LB1994 • Shawn Patton, TB1993 • Tamron Smith, TB1992 • Dave Roberts, DB1991 • Ray Isaac, QB1990 • Ray Ellington, WR1989 • Steve Jones, RB1988 • Paul Soltis, LB1987 • Trenton Lykes, QB1985 • Rick Shepas, WR1984 • Pat Tolar, LB1983 • John Goode, TE1982 • Paris Wicks, RB

FSFS • Vince Gliatta • Vince GliattaSr. | Canton, OhioSr. | Canton, Ohio

TEAM AWARD WINNERSTEAM AWARD WINNERSOutstanding

Defensive Player

WR • Ferlando WilliamsWR • Ferlando WilliamsJr. | Jr. | WarWarner Robins, Ga.ner Robins, Ga.

OutstandingOffensive Player

DTDT • Mychal Savage • Mychal SavageJr. | Jr. | Hartsdale, N.Y.Hartsdale, N.Y.

Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman

of the Year

OTOT • Brad Samsa • Brad SamsaJr. | Jr. | Warren, OhioWarren, Ohio

Jim ZdelarOffensive Lineman

of the Year

PKPK • Brian Palmer • Brian PalmerJr. | Jr. | Youngstown, OhioYoungstown, Ohio

Paul McFadden/Jeff Wilkins

Specialist of the Year

WR • Dustin HelleWR • Dustin HelleSr. | Sr. | GiGirard, Ohiorard, Ohio

Ron StoopsInspirational Player

QBQB • Todd Rowan • Todd RowanSo. | So. | BracevilleBraceville, Ohio, Ohio

Four Square ClubAcademic Player

of the Year

SSSS • Bob Perez • Bob PerezSr. | Sr. | NavarreNavarre, Ohio, Ohio

Dr. Pat SpurgeonTorchbearer

OGOG • Leon Edwards • Leon EdwardsSr. | Sr. | ClevelandCleveland, Ohio, Ohio

Neal Frost Outreach Man of the Year

RetiredJersey

Numbers47 • 58 • 79

#47 | Jack Green#47 | Jack GreenYoungstown, OhioYoungstown, Ohio

#58 | J#58 | Jermaine Hermaine HopkinsopkinsMiaMiami, Fla.mi, Fla.

#79 | J#79 | Jim Zdelarim ZdelarYoungstown, OhioYoungstown, Ohio

QB Tom Zetts was named theQB Tom Zetts was named theJohn Delserone MVP in 2007.John Delserone MVP in 2007.

LLB James Terry was named theB James Terry was named theJohn Delserone MVP in 2007.John Delserone MVP in 2007.

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TB Marcus MasonTB Marcus Mason was signed as a free agent by was signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins in 2007.the Washington Redskins in 2007.

GGUINUINS WHO PLAYED IN THE NFL (21)S WHO PLAYED IN THE NFL (21)Tony AielloTony AielloBrooklyn TigersBrooklyn Tigers ............................................. .............................................19441944Detroit LionsDetroit Lions .................................................. ..................................................19441944Al CampanaAl CampanaChicago BearsChicago Bears ......................................... .........................................1950-531950-53Chicago CardinalsChicago Cardinals ....................................... .......................................19531953Craig CottonCraig CottonDetroit LionsDetroit Lions ............................................ ............................................1969-721969-72Chicago BearsChicago Bears ............................................... ...............................................19731973San Diego ChargersSan Diego Chargers .................................... ....................................19751975LLorenzo Davisorenzo DavisPittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers ...................................... ......................................19901990Sloko GillSloko GillDetroit LionsDetroit Lions .................................................. ..................................................19421942Ralph GoldstonRalph GoldstonPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles ................... ...................1952, 1954-551952, 1954-55John GoodeJohn GoodeSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals ....................................... .......................................19841984Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles ............................... ...............................1983-841983-84Ron Jaworski Ron Jaworski Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams .................................. ..................................1974-761974-76Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles ............................... ...............................1977-861977-86Miami DolphinsMiami Dolphins ...................................... ......................................1987-881987-88Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs ....................................... .......................................19891989Tim JohnsonTim JohnsonOakland RaidersOakland Raiders ..................................... .....................................2002-052002-05Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens ............................. ............................. 2001, 20062001, 2006Larry JordanLarry JordanDenver BroncosDenver Broncos ................................ ................................ 1962, 19641962, 1964Quentin LowryQuentin LowryWashington RedskinsWashington Redskins .......................... ..........................1981-831981-83Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers .............................. ..............................19831983Marcus MasonMarcus MasonWashington RedskinsWashington Redskins ................................ ................................20072007Rick McDonaldRick McDonaldPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles ..................................... .....................................19831983Paul McFaddenPaul McFaddenPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles ............................... ...............................1984-871984-87New York GiantsNew York Giants ........................................... ...........................................19881988Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons ............................................. .............................................19891989Ed McGlassonEd McGlassonNew York JetsNew York Jets ................................................ ................................................19791979Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams ........................................ ........................................19801980New York GiantsNew York Giants ........................................... ...........................................19811981Rod MorrisRod MorrisSan Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers .................................... ....................................19811981Frank PokornyFrank PokornyPittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers ...................................... ......................................19851985Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers ................................ ................................1977-831977-83St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals ................................. .................................1986-881986-88Miami DolphinsMiami Dolphins ............................................ ............................................19891989Russell StuvaintsRussell StuvaintsPittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers ................................ ................................2003-052003-05BobBob Thompson ThompsonDenver BroncosDenver Broncos ............................................ ............................................19871987Jeff WilkinsJeff WilkinsPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles ..................................... .....................................19941994San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers .............................. ..............................1995-961995-96St. Louis RamsSt. Louis Rams .................................... ....................................1997-201997-200707

Nazih BannaMiami (NFL)Tony BowensSan Francisco (NFL)Trent BoykinHamilton (CFL)Rick BrunotDenver (NFL)Pat CrummeyNew York Giants (NFL)Harry DeligianisJacksonville (NFL)Carolina (NFL)Green Bay (NFL)Dave DelSignoreSan Francisco (NFL)Jerry DunlapCalgary (CFL)Jim FerrantiPittsburgh (NFL)Pittsburgh (USFL)Jake FerroMiami Dolphins (NFL)Greg FitzpatrickDallas Cowboys (NFL)Rudy FlorioBritish Columbia (CFL)Montreal (CFL)Ralph GoldstonHamilton (CFL)Montreal (CFL)Joe GuidoOttawa (CFL)Archie HerringCleveland (NFL)Matt HoggDetroit (NFL)Philadelphia (NFL)Bill HouseCleveland (NFL)John KinchHamilton (CFL)Saskatchewan (CFL)Toronto (CFL)Todd Kollar

Buff alo (NFL)Pittsburgh (NFL)Quentin LowryDallas (NFL)Washington (NFL)Los Angeles Rams (NFL)Ron MackieSaskatchewan (CFL)Marcus MasonWashington (NFL)P.J. MaysSan Diego (NFL)Willis MarshallCalgary (CFL)Carey OroszLos Angeles Rams (NFL)Jeff PattersonMontreal (CFL)Al PerlPittsburgh (NFL)Farris ScottToronto (CFL)Kyle SmithMinnesota (NFL)Tampa Bay (NFL)Paul SoltisMiami (NFL)Sacramento (USFL)Kevin StatzerPittsburgh (NFL)Cliff Stoudt Birmingham (USFL)Bruce TaupierBritish Columbia (CFL)Tony TellingtonMiami (NFL)Robert ThompsonNew Orleans (NFL)Paris WicksNew England (NFL)Toronto (CFL)Khary WilliamsCalgary (CFL)Jim ZdelarMiami (NFL)

LB Tim Johnson spent three years withLB Tim Johnson spent three years withOakland before joining Baltimore in 2006.Oakland before joining Baltimore in 2006.

LB LB Russell Stuvaints Russell Stuvaints is the last Penguin to is the last Penguin to score a touchdown in an NFL game.score a touchdown in an NFL game.

Signed Professional Players

Willis Marshall has won Arena Bowl titles with Willis Marshall has won Arena Bowl titles with Grand Rapids (2001) and Colorado (2005).Grand Rapids (2001) and Colorado (2005).

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PK Paul McFadden was a two-time NFC All-Pro PK Paul McFadden was a two-time NFC All-Pro and was a Rookie-of-the-Year selection.and was a Rookie-of-the-Year selection.

QB Cliff Stoudt won two Super Bowls playing QB Cliff Stoudt won two Super Bowls playing behind Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburgh.behind Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburgh.

QB Ron Jaworski is the highest draft pick in QB Ron Jaworski is the highest draft pick in school history going in the second round.school history going in the second round.

NFL DRAFTNFL DRAFT PICKS PICKS ( (2211))Harry DeligianisHarry Deligianis .......................... .......................... JacksonvilleJacksonville(4th round • No. 118 | 1998)(4th round • No. 118 | 1998)Tony TellingtonTony Tellington ....................................... ....................................... MiamiMiami(9th round • No. 236 | 1993)(9th round • No. 236 | 1993)Jim ZdelarJim Zdelar ................................................. ................................................. MiamiMiami(7th round • No. 176 | 1989)(7th round • No. 176 | 1989)BobBob Thompson Thompson .......................... .......................... New OrleansNew Orleans(6th round • No. 142 | 1986)(6th round • No. 142 | 1986)John GoodeJohn Goode ....................... .......................St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Cardinals(5th round • No. 136 | 1984)(5th round • No. 136 | 1984)Paul McFaddenPaul McFadden ........................... ...........................PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia(12th round • No. 312 | 1984)(12th round • No. 312 | 1984)Quentin LowryQuentin Lowry ......................................... .........................................DallasDallas(12th round • No. 329 | 1979)(12th round • No. 329 | 1979)Ed McGlassonEd McGlasson ........................... ........................... New York JetsNew York Jets(10th round • No. 263 | 1979)(10th round • No. 263 | 1979)Greg FitzpatrickGreg Fitzpatrick ...................................... ......................................DallasDallas(7th round • No. 191 | 1979)(7th round • No. 191 | 1979)Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt ...................................... ......................................PittsburghPittsburgh(5th round • No. 121 | 1977)(5th round • No. 121 | 1977)Ron JaworskiRon Jaworski .................... ....................Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams(2nd round • No. 37 | 1973)(2nd round • No. 37 | 1973)Dave DelSignoreDave DelSignore ...................... ......................San FranciscoSan Francisco(15th round • No. 373 | 1970)(15th round • No. 373 | 1970)Craig CottonCraig Cotton .................................... .................................... San DiegoSan Diego(8th round • No. 200 | 1969)(8th round • No. 200 | 1969)Joe GuidoJoe Guido ........................................... ........................................... BaltimoreBaltimore(14th round • No. 161 | 1957)(14th round • No. 161 | 1957)Jake FerroJake Ferro .................................................. .................................................. MiamiMiami(15th round • No. 372 | 1967)(15th round • No. 372 | 1967)Bill HouseBill House ........................................... ...........................................ClevelandCleveland(7th round • No. 177 | 1967)(7th round • No. 177 | 1967)Frank HorvathFrank Horvath ................................. .................................MinnesotaMinnesota(19th round • No. 255 | 1963)(19th round • No. 255 | 1963)Ralph GoldstonRalph Goldston .......................... ..........................PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia(11th round • No. 125 | 1952)(11th round • No. 125 | 1952)Pete LanziPete Lanzi .............................. .............................. New York GiantsNew York Giants(11th round • No. 86 | 1948)(11th round • No. 86 | 1948)Al PerlAl Perl .................................................. ..................................................PittsburghPittsburgh(16th round • No. 143 | 1946)(16th round • No. 143 | 1946)Leo MogusLeo Mogus ..................................... .....................................WashingtonWashington(17th round • No. 180 | 1943)(17th round • No. 180 | 1943)

Penguins In The Super BowlPlayer Team YearCliff Stoudt Pittsburgh • 1979Cliff Stoudt Pittsburgh • 1980Ed McGlasson Los Angeles Rams 1980Ron Jaworski Philadelphia 1981Quentin Lowry Washington • 1983Jeff Wilkins St. Louis Rams • 2000Jeff Wilkins St. Louis Rams 2002Tim Johnson Oakland 2003Russell Stuvaints Pittsburgh • (Inj.) 2006• Indicates Super Bowl Champion

Penguins In the Pro BowlPlayer Team YearRon Jaworski Philadelphia 1980Paul McFadden Philadelphia 1984Paul McFadden Philadelphia 1985Jeff Wilkins St. Louis Rams 2003

Penguins In the World BowlPlayer Team YearMatt Hogg Barcelona 1991Tim Johnson Rhein 2002Tim Crummey Rhein 2003

Penguins in the Arena BowlPlayer Team YearWillis Marshall Colorado • 2005Willis Marshall Grand Rapids • 2001• Indicates Arena Bowl Champion

PK Jeff Wilkins scored 1,416 points and madePK Jeff Wilkins scored 1,416 points and made307 fi eld goals in his 14-year NFL career.307 fi eld goals in his 14-year NFL career.

Ed McGlassonEd McGlasson Quentin LowryQuentin Lowry


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Jake Andreadis rushed for 2,620 yards from 1995-98.Jake Andreadis rushed for 2,620 yards from 1995-98.

~ A ~Abdoo, John 1957-58Adams, Charley 1956Adams, Chris 1985, 88Adams, James 1965-67Adams, John 1973-74Adams, LeRoy 1990Adipotti, Richard 1965-67Agosti, Chuck 1959Aiello, Tony 1940-42Akpan, Ime 1999Albrecht, Michael 1989-91Alexander, Bud 1973-76Allen, Walter 1982Allison, Fred 1968Altomore, Ernest 1946Amendolara, Robert 1963-65Amill, Ramon 1991, 93-94Anderson, Ed 1977Anderson, Eric 1987-91Andres, Tom 1950-52Andrews, Mike 2002-05Andrews, Tim 1984-86Andreadis, Jake 1995-98Angelo, Jerry 1955Angelo, Louis 1946-48Angelo, Walter 1947-50Antol, Joseph 1946Anzevino, Ronald 1985Arbogast, Norm 1975Arduino, John 1949Arlow, Pete 1956-60Arlow, Rudy 1962-64Armeni, John 1955-58Aroche, Antulio 2000-01Audino, Joseph 1941August, Greg 1977Augustine, Dick 1956Averhart, Louis 1965-66

~ B ~Baader, Alex 1994Babinec, Andrew 1942Bailey, Joe 1977Bailey, Richard 1940Bailey, Tom 1955Baker, Charles 1965Baker, Dan 1979-81Ball, Tony 1973Ballas, Ron 1971-72Ballinger, Andre 1988, 90-91Banford, Myles 2006-07Banna, Nazih 1971-74Banna, Rick 1972-75Banna, Tom 1972-74Banks, Dick 1969-70Baranski, David 1980Barber, Gary 1982-85Barbera, Sam 1976-78Bari, Mat 1989-90Barker, Randy 1980-81Barlak, Mike 2006-07Barnes, Dominique 2007Barnes, Ron 1966-67Barney, Fred 1941-42Barone, Dave 1969Barone, Anthony 1999-2002Barr, Michael 1938Barron, Norm 1954-55Barthold, Daniel 1964-65Bartos, John 2003-05Bartoszek, Bernie 1969-71Baston, Nate 2001-04Batcha, Leonard 1950-56Battaglia, Tom 1949Baun, Ken 2000-2001Baynes, Tim 1969Baytos, Jeff 1971-75Beal, Randy 1976-79Beaver, Dan 1980-82

Beck, Frank 1953-55Beers, Randy 1998Bell, Ernie 1954Bell, Joe 1976Beltempo, Guy 1947-49Benedict, James 1946Benish, Joe 1938Bennett, Rudy 1968Berardi, James 1946-48Beregi, George 1965Bernard, Joseph 1947-49Berry, Rory 2006-07Bertrando, Jim 1975Beulah, Al 1960Biastro, John 1971-74Bibent, Maury 1986-89Billker, Shawn 1996-99Bishop, Joe 2003-06Black, Dan 1992Blackwell, Roosevelt 1968-71Blackwell, Todd 1999, 2001Blascak, Bill 1954Bleshoy, John 1987-90Blizzard, Ed 1997-2000Blose, Stephen 2007Blythe, Richard Allan 1987-90Bobo, Lee 1952Boda, Elmer 1981Bodnar, Ed 1956-59Bogdan, Dennis 1969-71Bogerd, Casey 1996-99Bogner, Bob 1980-82Boliver, John 1949-51Bologna, Jack 1949-50Bomar, Brian 1982-83Bond, Tony 1973-76Bone, Bill 1978Booth, Joe 1956Booth, Tyler 2004-06Borrow, Dave 1949-50Boulden, Ken 1953Bowen, Richard 1985-86Bowens, Tony 1987-90Boyd, Robert 1962Boykin, Trent 1991-94Boyle, Shawn 1980-82Bracken, Mike 2001-04Bracy, Darnell 1993-95Bradley, Matt 1977-78Brady, Terry 1966Brammer, Al 1954Branchetti, Paul 1975

Briganti, Joseph 1968-71Briggs, Matt 2001-04Brimmeier, Joe 1966-67Briya, Paul 1971Briya, Ray 1965-67Brnilovich, Sam 1964Brooks, Don 1979Brooks, Steve 1975-79Brophy, Kenny 1951Brouse, Matt 2003Brown, Adrian 1996-99Brown, Brandon 2002-05Brown, Carson 1970Brown, Eric 1996-98Brown, Kevin 1988-91Brown, Kevin 1999Brown, Leslie “Bart” 1980Brown, Reginald 1991-94Brown, Ronald 1988-91Brown, Tom 1974-78Brumfi eld, Marschell 1975-78Brungard, Mark 1992-95Brunderly, Fred 1970-72Bruno, Ben 1961-63Brunot, Rick 1981-83Brutz, Sam 1966-67Bucciarelli, Larry 1989-92Buchan, Glenn 1967-69Buckley, Larry 1963Bullock, John 1963-65Burba, Chris 1972-74Burch, David 1990-93Burelli, Angelo 1954-55Burke, Ryan 1995Burley, Jerald 2000-02Burns, James 1966-69Burns, Mike 2000-03Burns, Robert 1938-41Burton, Mike 1978Bush, Charles 1948Bush, Derrick 2005-07Bushofsky, Jame 1966-67Butcher, Karl 1957Byer, Matt 1991Byers, Brandon 2001-02Byers, Jason 1994

~ C ~Caldwell, Joe 1969-72Calloway, Don 1972-75Campana, Albert 1946-49

Campana, Thomas 1946-49Campbell, Robert 1941Campman, Al 1972-75Canacci, Richard 1961-64Candello, Nick 1956Capogreco, Ron 1985Cappitte, Greg 1982-85Caranfa, Joe 1969Carden, Harold 1961Carey, Michael 1987Carkido, Larry 1961Carlson, Shawn 2002-05Carrino, Alfred 1947Carsonie, Frank 1964Carter, Art 1993-94Carter, Jaymes 1964Carter, Lamont (Troy) 1988-90Carter, Ray 1955-58Carter, Rick 1972-75Caruso, Roger 1960Casgar, Thomas 1966Cassetto, Frank 1962Cavanaugh, Ken 1978-79Cavucci, Joe 1971-74Cayson, Josh 2003-06Ceglie, Vic 1980-83Ceremuga, George 1951-53Ceremuga, Joseph 1962-65Ceremuga, Paul 1956-59Cerneka, Greg 1973Cerni, Mark 1977-80Cerni, Steve 1976Chambers, Foster 1972-75Chatman, Terry 1983-85Cheeks, Alva “Butch” 1970-73Chelekis, Ernie 1949Chenault, Dorian 2004-07Cheripko, Darrell 1979-80Chianese, John 1938Chiaro, Lou 1951-53Chiccarelli, Anthony 1941Chipman, Metellus 1993-94Churilla, Randy 1982Cianelli, Joe 1985-87Cichoski, Lee 1957Cimmento, Andy 1955Cimmento, Thomas 1964Clark, Darnell 1990-93Clark, Robert 1984-85Clayton, Ed 1955Claxon, Erik 2006

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSClemente, Ton 1951Cliff ord, Tom 1975-79Clontz, James 1966Coates, Bobby 2007Coates, Randy 1997Coburn, Larry 1976Cochran, Don 1969-72Cochran, Mike 1987-89Cochran, Nick 1990-92Coggins, Terry 1978-1979Colaprete, Dom 1963-64Colclaser, Francis 1939-41Cole, Henry 1938Coleman, Andre 1998-2001Coman, Brian 1989-92Conceller, Ed 1951Congemi, Anthony 1962-65Congemi, John 1939-40Conger, Bob 1950Conn, Paul 1991-95Connelly, Pat 1951Connors, Gary 1956-57Contrucci, Dan 1973Conwell, Chris 1999-2000Cook, Andre 1995-96, 1998Coront, Kurt 1970-71Corrotto, Vincent 1939Costarella, Joe 1968Costelac, David 1980Cottom, Brian 1995Cotton, Craig 1965-68Cotton, Rashod 2006-07Coughlin, Leo 1950-52Coughlin, Robert 1941-42Cougras, Tony 1953-56Counts, Clyde 1961-63Courtney, Bob 1983-86Courtney, Gale 1967Coustillac, Richard 1960-61Cox, Jerry “Red” 1956, 1958Coyle, Frank 1938-40Craft, Jack 1941Cramb, Don 1968-71Cramb, John 1941, 1942, 1946Crawford, William 1965Crews, Jack 1997-98Croft, Gary 1984Crossetto, Dave 1960Crummey, Pat 1998- 2001Crump, Ken 1973-75Cuff man, Joel 1981, 1984-85

Rick Brunot fi nished third at the 1985 NCAA Division I Rick Brunot fi nished third at the 1985 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Heavyweight class.Wrestling Championships in the Heavyweight class.

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Culkar, Thom 1951-52Cullen, Tom 1979-82Cummings, Don 1954Cummings, Michael 1985-88Cunningham, Demetrius 1975-78

~ D ~Dailey, Jauron 1996-97Dale, George 1946Dancy, Ken 1973Danko, Pat 1988-91Dannals, Larry 1973-76Davanzo, Frank 1946-49Davidson, Bill 1958-60Davidson, William 1940-42, 1946Davie, Bob 1973-75Davila, Peter 1995-97Davis, Cliff 1956Davis, Harry 1947-50Davis, Josh 2000-03Davis, Lamar 1985-88Davis, Lorenzo 1986-89Dawson, Webster 1955DeArment, Harold 1939DeArment, Richard 1939DeAscentis, Tony 1953-56DeBone, Paul 1952DeBee, Joe 2003, 2005-06DeCapito, Phillip 1978-79Deering, Jim 1967, 1969DeFazio, Richard 1954DelBoccio, Dave 1991-92DelGarbino, J.T 1994-95DeLeo, Bill 1951Deley, Tom 1957-59Deligianis, Harry 1995-97Dellarose, Justin 2000-03Delserone, John 1963Delsignore, Dave 1967-69Delsignore, Dom 1953-56DeMarte, Dom 1963-64DeMas, John 1952-54DeNiro, Andy 2000-02Demechko, Ed 1980, 1982Denson, Ron 1973DePasco, Ralph 1981DePaul, Jim 1959DePerro, Marty 1971DePietro, Armand 1959DePinto, Nick 1960

DeRose, Joseph 1942Derthick, Dave 1982-83, 1985-86Derthick, Mark 1981-84DeSanto, Joseph 1946DeShields, Chris 1994Detelich, Blair 1992-94Dever, Jack 75-77DeVicchio, Matthew 1993-94DeVore, Jamie 1982-83Dewberry, Ryan 1998-99Dewberry, Tim 2004-05, 2007Dickson, Daryl 1984Dickson, Glenn 1941DiCross, Ken 1969-70DiDomenico, John 1976-77DiFrancisco, Tom 1981Dillingham, Tom 1992-95DiLullo, Nino 1965-67DiMauro, Chris 2001-03Diorio, Bill 1994DiRenzo, Al 1973Disco, Brian 1978DiStasio, Dean 1978Dittmer, Terry 1976-79DiTunno, Jody 1977, 1979-80Dlugosz, Dennis 1999-2002Doby, Josiah 1999-00, 2002-03Doddo, Archie 1956Dokmanovich, George 1951Dolak, Ray 1956-57Dominelli, Ian 1998-99Dolwick, Bob 1967Dorma, Jon 1995Dorulla, Jerry 1959-62Douglas, Dave 1984Dowling, John 1984-87Downing, Curt 1979Drahuschak, Rick 1956-57Dramie, Bob 1974Dreslinski, Tim 1992-95Driscoll, Joseph 1946-49Duda, George 1962-63Dugan, Jack 1970Dukas, Al 1955Dull, Tony 1940Dumas, Dwight 1976-79Dunlap, Elliott 1971-74Dunlap, Jerry 1987Dunlap, Regis 1942Dunlap, Tanner 2002-05Dunn, Carl 1986

Dunn, Charles 1977Dunn, Tony 1986-89Durbin, Steve 2001-03Durina, Michael 1946-49Durina, Pat 1976-77, 1979-80Durkin, Mike 1961Durko, Terry 1969Dyke, Jim 1981-84

~ E ~Eastham, David 1996Eckhart, Bart 1981-82Eckman, Dale 1957Edie, Frank 1987-89Edgerson, Regis 2004-06Edwards, John 1959-62Edwards, Jordan 2007Edwards, Leon 2007Edwards, Ralph 1962Ekoniak, Greg 1987-88Ellington, Ray 1987-90Engelhardt, John 1988-90, 1992Escola, Eric 1974Esoldo, Tony 1955Evans, Jameson 2005Evans, Marcus 1990-92Everette, Malcolm 1990-92Ewashko, Frank 1956

~ F ~Fackrell, Jeff 1996-97Farina, Jerry 1979, 1983Farina, Tom 1974-78Farmer, Tony 1978Farnsworth, Scott 1986Feasline, Doug 1978Febel, Gary 1984-85Fedd, Elliot. 1984-87Ference, Chris 1984Ferguson, Dave 1970-74Ferrando, Gary 1969Ferranti, Bob 1969-72Ferranti, Jim 1976-79Ferrer, Brent 1987-88Ferro, Gene 1964-66Finamore, Pete 1949-51Fink, Bill 1975-79Fink, Mike 1993-95Fire, Carmen 1953Fitzpatrick, Greg 1975-78Florio, Rudy 1969-71Forney, Ricardo 1977Forro, Ed 1993-94, 1996Forro, Nick 2003-05Fortunato, Joe 1938Fosnaught, Ed 1967Foster, John 2004-06Fozkos, Robert 1988-89Franklin, Barry 1961-64Franklin, Tom 1966-69Franko, Dick 1952-55Frazzini, Ed 1952, 1953Fritz, Gary 1977-80Froelich, Tom 2006Fuda, Sam 1966-67Furst, Dave 1972

~ G ~Gabel, Bob 1979-80Gaglione, Anthony 1941Gainous, Mozella 1976Galie, Vince 1966-67Gallo, Rocco 1957Galloza, Jose 2005Galmish, Edward 1965Galterio, Carl 1979Gamble, Chris 1987-90Garcar, Bob 1951-54

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS

Garcar, Bob 1976Garden, Dave 1972-75Gardner, Donald 1965-66Gardner, Tim 1979Gary, Gregory 1966-69Gasser, Dave 1960Geho, Quentin Ted 1938-40George, David 1966-67George, Fred 1976-79George, Tom 1978-79Gerber, Drew 1990-93Gergel, Jeff 1978-81Gergely, Steve 1946Ghent, Michael 1990Giambattista, Mike 1955-58Giannios, Greg 1999-2001Giauque, Dave 1976-77Gibson, Don 1974Gibson, Montquantae 2004-06Gibson, Robert 1946-49Gilchrist, Mack 1993-95Giles, Elliott 1998-99Gill, Sloko 1938-41Gilligan, Mike 1994-95, 1997Ginzburg, Alex 1994Giordano, Lou 1978Glantzis, Chris 1997-98Glears, Walter “Skip” 1952-54Gliatta, Vince 2004-07Gluvna, George 1968-69Gmiter, Jim 1953-54Gmiter, Pat 1952-53Gmuca, Ray 1956-57Godec, Jake 2002Goff er, Chris 2003, 2006Goldston, Ralph 1950-51Gonya, Curt 1993Gonzalez, Luis 2002-03Goodballet, Dave 1960Goode, Frank 1981-84Goode, Jarritt 1996-98Goode, John 1980-83Goode, Tariq 2006Gooden, Nick 2007Goodman, Ralph 1963-66Gorisek, Lou 1951Grant, Scott 1939Green, Aaron 1992-93

Green, Harold 1955-60Green, Jack 1938Green, Justin 2002Green, Marcus 2001Greene, David 1998Greene, LeVar 1998-2001Greer, Brett 1989-91Greer, William 1960Gresko, Ken 1966-69Griffi th, Mark 1996-99Griffi n, Tyler 2006Grist, Larry 1977-80Grooms, Sam 1977-80Grossi, Albert 1963-65Guerriero, Greg 1986Guerriero, Pat 1980-82Guerriero, Sean 1998-2001Guido, Joe 1953, 1954Gulas, Ed 1982Gulla, George 1954-55Gura, Bill 1983Gurski, Warren 1951-53Gustafson, Howard 1949-50Guzzo, John 1953

~ H ~Habarka, Larry 1974-76Haddox, William 1942Hafner, Roger 1973Hall, Brian 1969Hall, Devon 1985-88Hall, Shawn 1993-94Hallapy, Rod 1986Halter, Paul 1940-1941Halverson, Blake 2005-07Hammercheck, Glen 1958Hannis, Richard 1947-50Hanzes, Frank 1956-58Harder, Thomas 1977-79Hardie, George 1938-40Hardie, Mike 1981-84Hardwick, Steve 1984Harris, Demetrius 1997Hartman, Leon D. IV 1985Hartzell, Richard 1960-63Harvey, James 1971-72Hawkes, Lavelle 1998-99, 2001

TTight End Bob Davie caught 33 passes from 1973-75.ight End Bob Davie caught 33 passes from 1973-75.

Dick Adopotti set the school mark for rushing yards.Dick Adopotti set the school mark for rushing yards.

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Hawkins, Denny 1971Hawkins, Leo 1988-89, 1991Hawthorne, Bryan 1999-2000Haynali, Chuck 1976-79Hayslett, Coby 2003Heber, Jim 1938-41Heier, Steve 1969Heim, Ron 1985-86Helle, Dustin 2007Henderson, John 1941-42Henderson, Rod 1985-87Hendrix, Nakia 1994-95Herman, Glenn 1980Hernan, Ray 1975-76Herring, Anthony 1996Herring, Archie 1987-90Hickox, Marc 1977Higham, Jim 1957-58Hight, Tom 1972-74Hightower, Bruce 1999-2001Hill, Alfred III 1991-94Hill, Bob 1979-82Hill, Carlton 1974Hoelzle, Fred 1941-46Hoff man, Bill 1951Hoff man, Brian 1993Hogg, Matt 1994-97Holbrook, Bryon 1989Hollinger, Nathan 1980-81Hollins, Don 1973Hollis, Ben 1954Hollis, Bill 1959Holmes, Jim 1971-72Holmes, Sherod 2002-03Holt, Bob 1975-76Hong, Dave 2000Hopkins, Jermaine 1992-95Hopkins, Lloyd 1988Horne, Da’Michael 2005-07Horvath, Frank 1959-62Horvath, Gary 1964-67Horvath, Richard 1955Housteau, Robert 1947-51House, William 1963-66Householder, Brian 1992-94Hovan, Ronald 1989-90Howley, Ed 1957-58Hribar, Herbert 1939-40Hruska, Paul 1960-63Hudock, Anthony 1964Hudson, Leo 1993Huff man, Curt 1976-77Hughes, Ed 1960Hulea, Chuck 1947-49Hunt, Claude 1946-47Hunt, Craig 1975Hunt, Dave 1978Hunt, Greg 1972Hutchinson, Marty 2003-06

~ I ~Infante, Jim 1969-71Inglis, Chris 1993-96Inglis, Dan 1993-96Irizarry, Louis 2006-07Isaac, Ray 1988-91Ischo, John 1964Ison, Demetrius 2003-06Ivy, Tyrone 1982

~ J ~Jack, Paul 1940Jackson, Codera 2005-06Jackson, Darrell 1987Jackson, Dick 1954Jackson, Greg 2004-05Jackson, Leon 1974Jackson, Wayne 1975-76Jacobs, Greg 2005-06Jacobs, Scott 1981-83

Jakovina, Joe 1952James, Cyril 1939-42Jamieson, Eric 1977Jamieson, Robin 1974Janecko, Gene 1946-47Janke, Harry 1962-63Janofa, David 1985-87Jaros, Tom 1975-79Jarvie, Tom 1984Jarvis, Greg 1981-82Jarvis, Jim 1950-51Jaworski, Ron 1969-72Jay, Jim 1977-80Jean-Baptiste, Phillip 1992-95Jeff ries, Jim 1959Jennings, Mike 1971-74Jethroe, Andre 1993-96Jewell, Dean 2002Jewell, Ryan 2003-06John-Finn, Ron 2003-04Johnson, Alphonzo 1975Johnson, Dan 1975Johnson, Dave 1956-60Johnson, Jerry 1998-2001Johnson, Larry 1969-73Johnson, Tim 1999-2000Johnston, Jeff 1977-80Johnston, Jeff 1992-94Jones, Chris 1995-98Jones, Earl 1987-88Jones, Herb 2003-05Jones, Jake E. 1981-82Jones, Jim 1993-96Jones, Leon 1992-95Jones, Steve 1986-89Jones, Terica 1992-93, 1995Jordan, George 1967-69Jordan, Jim 1973Jordan, Larry 1969Jordan, Lawrence 1956, 1958-60Joseph, Charles 1965-68Juby, Joe 2002-05Judeh, Max 1974Julian, Vincent 1968-69Julius, Carmen 1938-39

~ K ~Kacenga, Kenneth 1965-68Kacenga, Larry 1972-73

Kall, Tom 1987-90Kalwarski, Ed 1939-41Kalwarski, Henry 1941Karapetsas, Kosta 2001-02Karis, Richard 1962Karnuth, Jon 1982Kavinsky, Ray 1961-64Kaydo, Frank 1996-99Kellogg, Jim 1976Kellum, Charles 1955Kennedy, Norris 2002-04Kenner, William 1962Kent, Joe 1966-69Kertesz, Craig 1989-92Ketterer, Jerry 1973Keys, Griffi n 1981-84Kimmel, Davey 1954-57Kinch, John 1973-76King, Cleveland 1969King, Emmett 1974-78King, Max 2005-06King, Wayne 1960-62Kipp, Ben 1993Kirilla, Gene 1982Kishman, Matt 2007Kissell, Ron 1980-82Kitt, Larry 1968Klatka, Andy 1960Klembara, Dennis 1968-71Klomfas, John 1983Knaack, Chris 1997Kochis, Ed 1950Kohut, George 1941Koken, Joseph 1976, 1979-80Kokos, Jr., Paul 1991-94Kolesar, John 1957-58Kollar, Todd 1994-97Kondrad, Aaron 1993-94Kopacz, Dave 1972-75Kopp, John 1963-64Korandovich, Bob 1985-86Koval, Jeff 2004-06Kovalchik, Tom 1968-69Kovar, Jerry 1988Koziol, Mark 1988-89Krafcik, John 1953, 1956-58Kraft, Ken 2003Kramer, Paul 1938-39Kross, Chris 1992-94Krovocheck, Timo 1984

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSKrumpak, Bill 1969Kubus, Kenneth 1986, 1988Kuchmaner, Andy 1971-75Kuhn, Ken 1983-84Kunkel, Larry 1955-57Kyer, Joe 1972-73

~ L ~Landino, Pete 1986Landis, George 1957Lane, Ben 2006-07Lanzi, Peter 1941-42, 1946-47Larmon, Philip 2001-04Latera, Gary 1975-78Latess, Denny 1970-73Latessa, Mike 2000Latsko, Ray 1952Law, Leo 1938Lawrence, Tony 2007Lear, Jeff 1975-79Lee, Jamel 2004-06Lee, Reginald 1991-94Leeson, Willis John 1938-39Lefebure, Pierre 1968LeFever, Troy 1996- 97, 2000Lehman, Julian 1971-74Lehner, Lou 1951-53Leppla, Steve 1976Leshnack, Gene 1957Leshnock, William 1961-64Letcher, Jim 1954Lewis, Dick 1959-61Lewis, Eugene 1995-97Liberty, Tom 1974Lichuar, Bob 1971-72Limongi, Tony 2003-05Lindsey, Edward 1941-42Locicero, Joseph 1946-49Lockhart, Eric 2000Logan, Keland 2002-03Lombardi, Bob 1975-78Lombardi, Frank 1978Longano, John 1998-99Lopatta, Robert 1968-69Lorion, Michael 1968-69Love, Rod 1984-87Lowery, Lewis 1967-69, 1971Lowry, Jess 1971-72Lowry, Quentin 1975-78Lucas, Thomas 1963-64Lucci, Conzy 1942-48Lucente, Joe 1987-88Lucente, Tony 1957-59Lucia, George 1950Lutsi, Joe 1964-67Lyden, John 1974-76Lykes, Trenton 1984-87Lykes-Knight, Bobby 2006Lynn, Bob 1951-53Lyons, Francis 1960-63

~ M ~MacGregor, Brad 1994-95Machuga, Robert 1953Mackie, Ron 1977-79Maff ei, Merle 1938Magazzeni, Dave 1981-82Magliocca, Joe 1966-67Mair, Dave 1969-72Majovsky, Tom 1959-60Maley, Max 1974-77Malys, Michael 1946, 1948-49Malys, Walter 1938-40, 1946Mancuso, Mark 1970Mangun, David 1968-71Mapes, Jerry 1984-87Marasky, Larry 1957-59Marcovecchio, Tony 1950Marcum, Yancey 2001-03Marini, Angelo 1957

Marshall, Aaron 2002-05Marshall, Willis 1994-97Marstellar, Frank 1952Marstellar, Jack 1951-52Martin, Justin 2003-04Martin, Tom 1972Martino, Ryan 2004Martinko, John 1953-55Marton, Jeff 1983Marzelli, Jon 1974Mason, Andre 1992-93Mason, Calvin 1967-68Mason, Marcus 2005-06Massaro, Paul 1994-95Masterson, Dick 1954Matakovich, John 1986-89Matelan, Luke 2007Matey, Edward 1963-66Matosky, John 1947-48Matteo, Joe 1950Matthews, Brian 1983, 1985Matthews, Damion 1998-99Matune, Paul 1972-75Matuschak, Paul 1948-50Maxwell, Kim 1977May, Jerry 1994Mayes, Vance 1993-94Mayorga, Art 1951Mays, P.J. 2000-02Mays, Vic 1974Mazard, Guy 2000-02McCabe, Bill 1951-55McCall, Brian 1942McCall, Melvyn 1979McCamon, Dave 1970McCauslin, Jeff 1970-73McCloud, Don, Sr. 1951-53McCloud, Don, Jr. 1973-77McDermott, Bill 1979-81McDonald, Larry 1949McDonald, Richard 1979-82McDowell, Dennis 1973McDowell, Don 1971-72McElroy, Edward 1961McFadden, Paul 1980-83McGarry, Michael 1966McGinty, Rob 2000McGlasson, Ed 1975-78McGlone, Michael 1985-88McIntosh, David 1987-88McLaughlin, Gary 1980McLeod, Mike 1994McMillian, William 1941McQuillan, Donald 1946Mechling, Matt 1999-2002Medland, Don 1950Medwick, Steve 1963-64Melchoir, Steve 1975Melek, Andy 1938-39Mellott, Brian 2007Meola, Tom 1977-79Mernedakis, Nick 2007Merrell, Rob 1981-82Mervos, Ned 1950-53Mico, Joe 1981Miklos, Dan 1973-76Mikula, Paul 1954Miller, Brian 1982-85Miller, George 1968-70Miller, Guy 1969Miller, John 1971Miller, Raymond 1991-94Mills, John 1977Mintz, Harold 1942Mintze, Eugene 2000-01Mister, Charles 2001Mitchell, Lawrence 1988-89Mitchell, Leonard 1941-42Mitchell, Oscar 1980Mlack, Jerry 1971-73Modic, Brett 1977-80Mogus, Leo 1939-42

Rod Love and the Guins wore blackRod Love and the Guins wore black uniforms in 1986-87. uniforms in 1986-87.

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Montana, Tony 1969Mook, Don 1988-90Moore, Henry 1974Moore, John 1960-63Moore, Pat 1954Moore, Willie 1974Moran, Richard 1964Morelli, Ralph 1958-60Morgan, Dan 1966Morgan, Darren 1988, 1991Morgan, Don 1950Morgan, Jim 1970Morris, Alfred 1981Morris, Rod 1974, 1977Morrison, Kelly 1979-80Morton, Tyler 2003-06Morvay, Dave 1978-80Mosier, Andrew 2001Moss, Howard 1975-76Mosure, Tom 1953-55Motosko, Tom 1969Mott, Harold 1955Moulder, Richard 1981Mraz, Joseph 1948Mullen, Jim 1980Mullen, Tim 1957, 1959-60Murphy, John 1983-86Murray, Nate 1958Murray, Tom 1966Mushrush, Norman 1941Musiel, Russ 1973-76Musolino, James 1986Muza, Joe 1955Myers, Craig 1978

~ N ~Naples, Anthony 1991, 1993Nanji, Fon 1997-2001Naples, Anthony 1991, 1993Narduzzi, Patrick 1985Natili, Ray 1957Needham, Barry 1980Neloms, John 1980Nelson, Ron 1970Nemeth, Dave 1938Nespeca, Dom 1955Nevotne, John 1983-86Newberry, Bob 1982-83Newby, David 1989-90Nezbeth, Michael 1991-92Nicastro, Sam 1954Nichols, Craig 1978Nicholson, Brandon 2007Nicholson, Joe 1973

Nicholson, Torrance 2007Nobles, Harold 1970Nogowski, Edmund 1951-53Norris, William 1992Novak, Dan 1978-80Nowicki, Ben 2007

~ O ~Oates, Russell 1951O’Bradovich, Dave 1975O’Brien, Ed 1951O’Dea, Steve 1973O’Donnell, Dan 1968Oesch, Jim 1977O’Hara, Mick 1980-83O’Krisky, Tom 1979Olexa, Jim 1961Ondo, Don 1961O’Neill, Ed 1967-68Organ, Richard 1942, 1946-48Orosz, Carey 1976-79Orrin, Henry 1940Orsini, Ralph 1974-78Orsini, Tony 1978Ostrosky, Walter 1963-64Oswalt, Keith 1973Ottoway, Roger 1951-53Outler, Na’eem 2007

~ P ~Pacak, Mike 1967-70Pacifi co, Jerry 1985-88Packman, Willie 1971-72Padach, John 1939-42Pagano, Sam 1951-54Page, Frank 1994-97Pakalnis, Lester 1978, 1980Palmer, Brian 2005-07Palmer, Bruce 2007Palumbo, Nick 1998Pannunzio, Anthony 1995-98Panozzo, James 1994-95Pantloni, Richard 1960-61Paolucci, Tom 1994-97Papa, Barry 1980Papadopoulis, Emanuel 1981Paris, Jason 1997, 2000Paris, Patrick 1963Parise, Ken 1975-79Parknavy, Jim 1971-72Parrish, Wendell 2001-02Patoray, Joe 2003Patterson, Jeff 1980-82


Patton, Shawn 1990, 1994Pavelic, Bob 1977-80Pavlich, Tony 1946Pavlick, Fred 1981Pavone, Brandon 2003Payne, Richard 1962Pearson, Carlos 1997, 2001Pearson, Ron 1993, 1995Pedraza, Brandon 2000Pelusi, John 1946-48Peluso, Louis 1942Penick, Jon 2007Penny, James 1988Pentz, Cole 1968-72Pentz, Ron 1974-77Perantoni, John 1964Perantoni, Matzie 1938-41Perantoni, Tom 1970-73Perez, Bob 2004-07Perdue, Charles 1993Perl, Al 1942Pernus, Russ 1991Perram, Greg 1988Perry, David 1979Perry, Jason 2003-06Pesut, Joe 1949-50Peters, Dave 1980-82Peters, Waymann 2001-03Peterson, Andre 1986-89Peterson, Darius 2001-03Peterson, Mike 1984-87Peterson, Richard 1964-67Peterson, Sidney 1980-82Peterson, T.J. 2005-06Peterson, Vince 1983-86Petrollini, Al 1942Petrus, Ray 1954-55Pezzuolo, Angelo 1951-54Pezzuolo, Henry 1950-51, 1954Phelan, Jim 2005-06Phillips, David 1986Pierson, John 1952Pierson, John, Jr. 1971-75Pinelli, Walt 1971-74Pishioneri, Albert 1941Pittman, Byron 1949-50Pitts, Aaron 2007Piunno, Joe 1964-67Pixley, Derek 1988-90, 1992Pokorny, Frank 1982-84Polak, Ed 1971-75Pollifrone, Patsy 1951-54Polosky, Dave 1967Popa, Dayne 1984-87Porter, Matt 2003-04Porter, Robert 1977-80

Porter, Tom 1980Portilla, Mike 1978-80Powell, Brett 1980-82Powell, J. Kevin 1981Powell, Kevin 1981-84Powers, Jeff 1990-93Powers, Tino 1950-51Pratt, Carmen 1960Prazenica, Francis 1949Presioso, Rudy 1946-48Preston, Durell 2003Price, Jason 1985-88Price, Paul 1974-75Priley, Steve 1968Probyn, Robert 1942Prologo, Pat 1964Protopapa, John 1981

~ Q ~Quatro, Fred 1959-61Quick, David 1992-93Quinn, Guy 1970-71Quintana, John 1990-93Quivers, Gary 1999-2000

~ R ~Radakovich, Brian 2005Radon, Felix 1972-75Raines, Mark 1986Rakovec, Tom 1991Rancey, Vincent 1939Randall, Phillip 1964-67Rauzan, Andrew 1995Ray, Renauld 1996-99Reed, David 1977-80Rekstis, Mike 1989-92Rekstis, Pete 1987-90Reams, Justin 2004-06Rechichar, Justin 2007Remias, John 1952, 1954-55Rendinell, Jim 1974Repasky, Ray 1962-65Ressler, Ray 1972Reynolds, Maurice 1976-79Reynolds, Steve 2003-04Rice, Tom 1972-76Rich, Demetrius 2000Rich, Jim 1957-60Rich, Joe 1972-73Richards, Dennis 1966Richards, Jarvis 2005-07Richards, Jim 1958Richards, Tom 1957-60Richards, William 1942Richardson, Matt 1995-98Richardson, Paul 1961-64Richmond, James 1961Richter, Neil 1959Ridgeway, Demario 1991-92Ridgley, Wayne 1942Riley, Joel 1997Ringfi eld, James 1987-89Rippley, Darrell 1966Rivers, Sanford 1964-66Roberts, Dave 1989-92Roberts, Mike 2001-04Roberts, Nicholas 1995-96Roberts, Nick 2000-02Robes, Rob 1993-94Robson, Robby 1977-80Robson, Todd 1981Rodgers, Darryl 1986-87Rodman, Jack 1984-86Rogers, Bruce 1969Rogers, Dwayne 1981-84Rohan, Ed 1977Rohan, Roy 1961-65Rohanna, Tom 1986Romack, Paul 1941

Roman, Mike 1967-70Romine, Melvin 1981-83Rominger, Paul 1940Romito, Robert 1963Rorick, John 1962-65Rose, Antaun 2005-06Rose, Barry 1964-66Rose, Dean 1954-55Ross, Brandian 2007Rosselli, Tony 1940-41Rosko, Chad 1988-91Roth, Frank 1961Roth, Joe 1964-67Roth, Ken 1961Rouse, John 1952-56Rowan, Roy 1947-48Rowan, Todd 2006-07Rovnak, Steve 1998-2000Rozzo, Anthony 1996-99Rubbo, Mark 1977-78Rubbo, Tom 1967Rubin, Dave 1989Rudzik, Chad 1965-66Ruggles, Bill 1998-99Russo, Phil 1955Rutecki, Felix 1949-51Rutherford, Frank 1997-99Rutkay, Tom 1947-48Ryan, Jeff 1998-2001Ryan, Pat 1967-70Rycraft, Matt 2002-04Rylander, Dom 1939-40

~ S ~Saadey, George 1954-57Sabino, Larry 1977, 1979-81Sabino, Rich 1979-80Sabo, James 1968-69Saccomen, Frank 1968Saklosky, Ronald 1962-63Sammarone, Chris 1992-94Sammarone, Chuck 1961-64Samsa, Brad 2005-07Sanders, Will 2002-03Sandine, Mark 1969-70Sandine, Ralph 1965-67Sandy, Tony 1939-40Sansone, John 1952Santangelo, Joe 1951-53Santillo, Paul 1953Santor, Mike 1957-58Sapp, Cleo 1975Saunders, Josh 1990Savage, Mychal 2005-07Savich, Frank 1946-49Saykes, Larry 1960-63Scales, Aaron 2004-05Scarlato, Cory 1993, 1995Schartner, Joe 1978-81Schaville, Francis 1951-52Schiavone, Guy 1954Schiff auer, Bob 1976-78Schneider, Mike 2006Scholes, Justin 2002, 2004-05Schumacher, John 1999-2002Schumacher, Luke 1997-1999Scott, Farris 1970-73Scott, Jabari 2007Scruggs, Gary 1984-87Scurry, Reggie 1993, 1995-97Seach, William 1992Seaman, Jeff 1984-85Seidel, Howard 1966-67Seidita, Ray 1968Seiple, Lee 1962-63Selbi, Tunis 1972Semansky, Andrew 1946-47Senchak, Metro 1938Sequella, Lou 1949Sevenich, Jim 1956-59Brian Radakovich lettered in both football and basketball.Brian Radakovich lettered in both football and basketball.

Byron Pittman was killed Byron Pittman was killed in the Korean War in 1952. in the Korean War in 1952.

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Sfara, Lou 1989-90Shaff er, Quay 1956-57Shaker, Mike 1978-79Shanshala, Ed 1951Shepas, Rick 1983-86Shetler, Rob 1982-83Shina, Tim 1986-87Shipley, Jeff 1974Shirey, Ian 1996-99Shirock, Louis 1938Shoup, Archie 1939-40Siciliano, John 1946-48Sikora, John 1953-54Simichick, John 1938-40Simons, Roshon 2006-07Simonsic, Mike 1990Simpson, Willie 1982Sivik, Bob 1999-2001Six, Steve 1992-95Skerratt, Ralph 1938-40Slacas, Bill 1980Sliman, Dan 1949Sloe, Mike 1981-83Smallfi eld, Jake 1993-96Smargiasso, Joe 1959Smart, James 1965-68Smesko, Al 1951Smiley, Dwyte 1996-99Smith, Dennis 1959Smith, Gary 1966-68Smith, Henry 1954Smith, Jim 2003Smith, Kevin 2007Smith, Kyle 2002-05Smith, Maurice 2007Smith, Randy 1991-94Smith, Rodney 1991Smith, Ryan 2000-01Smith, Sean 1989-90Smith, Tamron 1990-93Smith, Wayne 1973-76Smolanavich, Tom 1957-59Smouse, Francis 1942, 1946-48Snoddy, Keith 1977-79Soltis, Paul 1987-89Sonoga, Steve 1946Sontag, Richard 1938-41Spano, John 1967Spencer, Mervin 1958Sperlazza, Bill 1970-72

Sperlazza, Marvin 1976-79Spicer, Mike 1983-84Stachowicz, Martin 1999-2002Stala, Dom 1987-89Staff ord, Norm 1952-55Stancin, John 1960Stanec, Mike 1995-98Stanford, James 1988-89Stanley, Alton 1952Stapel, Bill 1959Starinchak, Andy 1952-55Staten, Marrell 1987-88Statzer, Kevin 1976-79Stec, Chris 1981, 1983-84Steele, John 1992Stefancin, John 1996-97Steiner, Brent 2001, 2003Stelter, Bob 1971-72Stewart, Jake 2000-02Stewart, Jeff 1987-88Stoltica, Michael 1947Stone, Dick 1941Stoops, Jim 1957Stoops, Ron 1953-57Stoudt, Cliff 1973-76Strabala, Steve 1985-86Straka, Eugene 1942Straus, Bob 1978-82Street, Colby 1999-2002Streeter, Mark 1975Strollo, Ron 1988-91Stumpo, Jerry 1958-59Stuvaints, Russell 2000-02Sulenski, William 1966-67Sullivan, Chuck 1986Sullivan, Mike 1972-75Superak, Peter 1996-99Suran, Ben 2004-05Suschak, John 1977Svec, Don 1987-90Sveda, George 1953-55Sveda, Ted 1971-74Swain, Michael 1968Swan, Kawonza 1996-98Sydlowski, Jim 1983-86Sykes, John 1954Sylvester, Rob 1988Sypert, Mike 1980

~ T ~Tabachino, Anthony 1948-50Tanner, Jim 1960-63Tanner, Josh 2004-07Taupier, Bruce 1969Taumalolo, Ray 2005Taylor, Matt 1993-96Taylor, Ron 1956Taylor, Ron 1959-62Teague, Jabari 1995, 1999Tekac, Jon 1999-2002Tedesco, Chuck 1959Tellington, Tony 1988-89Terlesky, Brian 1992-95Terlesky, Paul 1961-62Terracina, Nick 2003-04Terry, James 2004-07Terry, Wayne 1968-69Tesniarz, Dave 1998-2001Theodore, Nhemie 2007Thewes, Tim 1975Thiessen, Scott 2002-03Thomas, Fred 1974-77Thomas, Michael 1998-2001Thomas, Mike 1956-57Thomas, Mike 1978Thomas, Montrial 1999-2000Thompson, Dewayne 1994-97Thompson, Robert 1942, 1947-48Thompson, Robert 1963-66Thompson, Robert 1982-83, 1985Thompson, Scott 1983-86


Don Zwisler caught 82 passes in his fi nal two seasons.Don Zwisler caught 82 passes in his fi nal two seasons.

Thornton, Frank 1947-49Thurling, Tad 1973-74Thurling, Tim 1972Tidwell, Demond 1994-97Timmons, Jim 1971Tirey, Earl 1970-73Tirpak, Dick 1954Tkac, Gary 1978Tobin, Jim 1955Todd, Sam 1961-63Toler, Pat 1981-84Toles, Jesse 1977Toles, Larry 1984-86Tomaino, Dave 1979Tomasch, George 1991, 1993-94Tomaskovich, Mike 1967Tomassilli, John 1981-82, 1984Towsend, David 1976-78Toy, John 1969-72Toy, Nathan 1994Toy, Tony 1983, 1985Tracy, Jim 1998Traikoff , Boris 1958Trasket, D.R. 1979Trowers, Ian 1986-87, 1989Tubbs, Terrence 1987-88Tuck, Troy 1996-97Tuel, Don 1956-57Turner, Tony 1973Tuscano, Jerry 1974-75Tydings, Brian 1986Tyger, Larry 1996Tyrrell, Tim 1995-97

~ U ~Ungaro, Pat 1959

~ V ~Vactor, Gene 1966Valley, Steve 2000-01Vanasky, Joe 1940VanFossan, Mel 1965Vardaro, Martin 1940Vargo, Andy 1940Vasquez, Pete 1967Vecchione, Chris 1988-92Vecchione, Dave 1996-99Vechiarelli, Dom 1959-62Vechiarelli, James 1954-57Vechiarelli, Tony 1961-64Verlotte, James 1951-53Villa, Jim 1952Violi, John 1970-73Vogt, Chad 1993Vorsheck, Bill 1953-54Vukovich, William 1968-70

~ W ~Wagner, Dave 1940Walden, Fred 1957Walker, Ed 1951Walker, Greg 1970-73Walker, Louis 1976Walker, Patrick 2003-06Walker, William 1992, 1995-96Ward, Mike 1977Ward, Nate 2007Warden, Cyrus 1938-41Warstler, Eric 1978-81Watson, William 1947-50Watts, Luke 1938Weaver, Lester 1991-94Weaver, Richard 1963Webber, Alan 1949-50Weber, Chris 1977-81Weimer, Mike 1967Weingart, Greg 1977Weiss, Craig 1981Wesley, Sam 1987-88

Wesp, Chuck 1974Weston, Randy 1970-72Weybrecht, Dave 1974Whitaker, Bob 1967White, Aaron 1987White, Brian 1989, 1992-93White, Robert 1946White, Ron 1958Whiteleather, Jake 1974-75Wicks, Lenny 2007Wicks, Paris 1979-82Widner, Jim 1957Wilkins, Jeff 1990-93Will, James 1964Williams, Denver 1997-2000Williams, Deon’te 2007Williams, Dyrell 1986Williams, Ferlando 2007Williams, Herb 1952-54Williams, Herb 1990-92Williams, Jack 1941Williams, Jim 1971Williams, Larry 2002Williams, Neal 1946-47Williams, Phillip 1960-63Willis, Jamie 1991Willmitch, Marty 1970-71Wills, Glenn 1963-65Wilson, De’Angelo 2007Winston, Roy 1964-66Wise, Raymond 1946-47Wisecarver, Ryan 2004-05Wishak, Brian 1990Wolansky, Alex 1940-42Woloschak, Chuck 1973Woloschak, Michael 1963Wood, Greg 1975Wood, Ryan 1991-92Woods, Phillip 1995Woods, Vern 1970Worthy, Randy 1985-86, 1988Wortman, Walter 1960

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~ Z ~Zabel, Rob 1998, 2000Zachary, Artis 1975Zamana, Terry 1973Zangara, Don 1946-48Zban, John 1938-39Zdelar, Jim 1987-88Zelenak, John 1983-86Zetts, Tom 2004-07Zetwick, Mark 1975-78Zetwick, Tim 1979-80Ziemianski, Tom 1959-62Zigrino, Richard 1961Zoschg, Jim 1970Zwick, Jared 1996-99Zwisler, Don 1992-94

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QB Jeff Ryan engineered the comeback win over WIU in 1999.QB Jeff Ryan engineered the comeback win over WIU in 1999.

Best ComebacksLargest Defi cits Overcome to Win or Tie21 points • Sept. 25, 1999Youngstown State 28, Western Illinois 24 At Stambaugh Stadium, YSU rallied from a 21-0 second-quarter defi cit before tying the game up in the third. The Penguins took a 28-24 lead on a seven-yard run by quarterback Jeff Ryan, but had to hold the Leather-necks on four tries inside the fi ve-yard line in the fi nal minute, including twice from the one, to preserve the come-from-behind win.

21 points • Nov. 6, 1997Youngstown State 37, Villanova 34 The Guins trailed 21-0 in the second quarter before closing within a touchdown at halftime on an Adrian Brown run and a block-punt re-turn for a touchdown by Willis Marshall. Villanova led 28-14 before the Penguins scored 23 consecutive points to pull ahead 37-28 on a Jake Andreadis run in the fourth. Villanova added a late score to get close.

21 points • Nov. 11, 1972Youngstown State 28, Central Michigan 28 The Penguins trailed 28-7 at halftime, but Ron Jaworski threw three second-half touchdown passes -- a 65-yarder to Willie Packman, a 67- and 18-yarder to Bob Ferranti. The 67-yard touchdown to Ferranti came on the third play of the fourth quarter. CMU missed two fi eld goals and was stopped four times on the YSU one-yard line while a fake fi eld-goal pass attempt by Fred Bruderly highlighted a wild fourth.

19 points • Nov. 19, 1948Youngstown State 33, Baldwin-Wallace 33 The Penguins trailed 26-7 at halftime before a change in uniform brought a change in luck. YSU changed from red to white uniforms at halftime and rallied to force a 33-33 tie at Rayen Stadium. Conzy Lucci scored the tying touchdown and conversion late in the fourth quarter.

Cliffhangers Since 1972, the Penguins have fought back with a score to tie or win a game on their fi nal possession on 34 occasions.Nov. 25, 2006 • YSU 35, James Madison 31Nov. 4, 2006 • YSU 31, Southern Illinois 24*Oct. 15, 2005 • YSU 23, Western Illinois 21*Oct. 1, 2005 • YSU 20, Illinois State 17Oct. 18, 2003 • YSU 30, Indiana State 24 (OT) • Last Play TDNov. 4, 2000 • YSU 42, Hofstra 35 (2 OT)*Oct. 14, 2000 • YSU 28, Northern Iowa 25 Dec. 11, 1999 • YSU 27, Florida A&M 24Oct. 9, 1999 • YSU 43, Southern Illinois 37 (OT) • Last Play TD*Sept. 25, 1999 • YSU 28, Western Illinois 24Oct. 24, 1998 • YSU 18, New Haven 15 (OT)*Nov. 21, 1998 • YSU 24, SMS 17*Sept. 27, 1997 • YSU 27, Hofstra 22Dec. 3, 1994 • YSU 18, Eastern Kentucky 15Sept. 1, 1994 • YSU 10, Stephen F. Austin 10 • Last Play FGSept. 19, 1992 • YSU 23, Texas State 20Nov. 30, 1991 • YSU 17, Villanova 16*Sept. 8, 1990 • YSU 31, Edinboro 27Oct. 7, 1989 • YSU 20, Indiana State 19Sept. 23, 1989 • YSU 20, Akron 17Nov. 7, 1987 • YSU 20, Murray State 13Oct. 31, 1987 • YSU 17, Middle Tennessee State 16*Oct. 10, 1987 • YSU 18, Tennessee Tech 15 Sept. 12, 1987 • YSU 20, Bowling Green 17 • Last Play FGNov. 21, 1986 • YSU 40, Akron 39Nov. 22, 1985 • YSU 20, Morehead State 17Oct. 12, 1985 • YSU 23, Tennessee Tech 16*Nov. 17, 1984 • YSU 35, Morehead State 31Oct. 13, 1984 • YSU 16, Austin Peay 13 (OT)*Oct. 31, 1981 • YSU 13, Middle Tennessee State 10*Oct. 13, 1979 • YSU 24, Northern Michigan 23*Oct. 9, 1976 • YSU 22, Saginaw Valley 21 Nov. 1, 1975 • YSU 15, Eastern Michigan 14 *Nov. 10, 1973 • YSU 12, Murray State 8Oct. 21, 1972 • YSU 22, Akron 21Oct. 7, 1972 • YSU 37, Northern Michigan 36

*indicates a game where YSU scored on a previous possession and with the outcome no longer in doubt ran the clock out.

ONE-POINT GAMES (19-7)Oct. 27, 2007 • UNI 14, YSU 13Oct. 13, 2007 • YSU 23, Southern Utah 22Nov. 11, 2000 • Southern Illinois 21, YSU 20Dec. 20, 1997 • YSU 10, McNeese State 9Nov. 30, 1991 • YSU 17, Villanova 16Oct. 7, 1989 • YSU 20, Indiana State 19Nov. 21, 1986 • YSU 40, Akron 39Sept. 13, 1986 • Eastern Michigan 18, YSU 17Nov. 3, 1984 • YSU 3, Akron 2Oct. 1, 1983 • Eastern Illinois 21, YSU 20Oct. 30, 1982 • YSU 11, Middle Tennessee State 10Sept. 4, 1982 • Akron 20, YSU 19Oct. 13, 1979 • YSU 24, Northern Michigan 23Oct. 9, 1976 • YSU 22, Saginaw Valley State 21Nov. 1, 1975 • YSU 15, Eastern Michigan 14Sept. 27, 1975 • Western Illinois 20, YSU 19Oct. 7, 1972 • YSU 37, Northern Michigan 36Oct. 25, 1969 • YSU 17, South Dakota State 16Sept. 17, 1966 • YSU 7, Central Michigan 6Oct. 29, 1960 • YSU 8, Southern Connecticut State 7Oct. 6, 1960 • YSU 7, Baldwin-Wallace 6Sept. 19, 1959 • YSU 13, Tennessee A&I State 12Nov. 6, 1953 • YSU 20, Eastern Kentucky 19Oct. 23, 1952 • YSU 13, Baldwin-Wallace 12Sept. 27, 1952 • YSU 13, Gustavus Adolphus 12Nov. 11, 1939 • Tennessee Tech 7, YSU 6

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Rushing Attempts1. Tamron Smith vs. Samford • 12/14/1991 ...............................462. Monquantae Gibson at Western Kentucky • 11/11/2006 ...433. Robby Robson vs. Western Illinois • 10/27/1979 .................384. Robby Robson vs. Akron • 10/4/1980 .....................................375. Paris Wicks vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .........................36

Rushing Yards1. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ........ 3042. Marcus Mason at Western Illinois • 10/15/2005 ............... 2653. Robby Robson vs. Delaware • 11/10/1979 ......................... 2644. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/10/1960 ...... 2535. Marcus Mason vs. Southern Illinois • 11/4/2006 .............. 249

Rushing Yards In Consecutive Games1. Marcus Mason • 10/7-10/14/2006 ......................................... 462vs. Indiana State (197), at Western Illinois (265)2. Paris Wicks • 11/14-11/21/1981 .............................................. 442at Morehead State (227), vs. UNI (215)3. Marcus Mason • 10/14-10/21/2006 ...................................... 437at Western Illinois (265), vs. UNI (172)4. Marcus Mason • 10/28-11/4/2006 ......................................... 425at Illinois State (176), vs. Southern Illinois (249)5. P.J. Mays • 8/30-9/8/2001 .......................................................... 406vs. Lock Haven (226), vs. Clarion (180)

Rushing Touchdowns1. Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa • 11/21/1981 ............................. 52. P.J. Mays at Indiana State • 10/6/2001 ....................................... 42. Tamron Smith vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ...................... 42. Tamron Smith vs. Delaware State • 9/12/1992 ....................... 42. Robby Robson vs. South Dakota State • 11/24/1979 .......... 42. Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ........................ 42. Robby Robson at Villanova • 10/6/1979 ................................... 42. Marschell Brumfi eld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 ............... 42. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 .................. 42. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ............. 42. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/9/1961 ............. 4

Passing Attempts1. Denny Klembara vs. Akron • 11/22/1968 ...............................542. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ....................513. Denny Klembara at Akron • 11/8/1969 ..................................494. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983 .................475. Mark Brungard vs. Stephen F. Austin • 9/9/1995 .................45Most Attempts in One Game Without an InterceptionTrenton Lykes at Morehead State • 11/15/1986 ......................43Denny Klembara at Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 ..................43

Passing Completions1. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ....................312. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983 .................303. Tom Zetts at Western Kentucky • 10/2/2004 ........................284. Trenton Lykes vs. Eastern Kentucky • 10/25/1987 ..............275. Trenton Lykes at Morehead State • 11/15/1986 ..................26

Consecutive Completions1. Tom Zetts at Western Kentucky • 10/2/2004 ........................152. Trenton Lykes at Murray State • 11/8/1986 ...........................113. Jeff Ryan vs. Indiana State • 10/28/2000 ................................103. Demond Tidwell vs. Clarion • 9/28/1996 ...............................103. Trenton Lykes at Northeastern • 9/20/1986 ..........................10

Passing Yards1. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968 ......... 3912. Ron Jaworski vs. Central Michigan • 11/11/1972 ............. 3893. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983 .............. 3694. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ................. 3415. Denny Klembara vs. Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 .......... 333

Touchdown Passes1. Tom Zetts at Liberty • 9/17/2005 ................................................ 41. Jeff Ryan vs. Hofstra • 11/4/2000 ................................................ 41. Mark Brungard vs. Slippery Rock • 9/24/1994 ....................... 41. Keith Snoddy vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979 ......................... 41. Keith Snoddy at Illinois State • 9/8/1979 ................................. 41. Keith Snoddy at Central State • 10/14/1978 ........................... 41. Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan • 10/7/1972 ................ 41. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968 .............. 41. Harold Green vs. Akron • 11/19/1959 ....................................... 4

Best Percentage (Min. 10 attempts)1. Jeff Ryan vs. Indiana State • 10/28/2000 ..........1.000 (10-10)2. Ray Isaac vs. Northeastern • 10/14/1989 ............ 92.3 (12-13)3. Demond Tidwell vs. Clarion • 9/28/1996 ............ 90.9 (10-11)

Receptions1. Dave DelSignore at Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 ..............111. T.J. Peterson vs. James Madison • 11/25/2006 .....................113. Herb Williams vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ....................103. Steve Jones at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ........................103. Lorenzo Davis vs. Murray State • 11/7/1987 .........................103. Rick Shepas vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/28/1985 ....................10

Receiving Yards1. Elliott Giles at Montana • 11/27/1999 .................................. 2142. Dave DelSignore vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968 ......... 2123. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ............. 2104. John Goode at Akron • 11/5/1983 ........................................ 2095. Renauld Ray vs. Buff alo • 10/11/1997 .................................. 199

Touchdown Receptions1. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978 .............................. 42. Jim Ferranti vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979 ............................. 32. Jim Ferranti at Illinois State • 9/8/1979 ..................................... 32. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 .................. 32. Paul Ceremuga vs. Akron • 11/19/1959 .................................... 3

Total Offensive Yards1. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968 ......... 4032. Ron Jaworski vs. Central Michigan • 11/11/1972 ............. 3873. Jeff Ryan at Montana • 11/27/1999 ...................................... 3694. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983 .............. 3515. Denny Klembara at Southern Illinois • 11/2/1968 ........... 333

Total Offensive Plays1. Denny Klembara at Akron • 11/8/1969 ..................................662. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968 ............623. Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan • 9/5/1987 ....................614. Mark Brungard vs. Stephen F. Austin • 9/9/1995 .................565. Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/10/1983 .................47

All-Purpose Yards1. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ............. 3232. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ........ 3043. Marcus Mason vs. Southern Illinois • 11/4/2006 .............. 2804. Robby Robson vs. Delaware • 11/10/1979 ......................... 2645. Paris Wicks at Morehead State • 11/14/1981 ..................... 258

Field Goals Made 1. Jeff Wilkins at Stephen F. Austin • 9/11/1993 ......................... 51. Jeff Wilkins at Southwest Texas State • 9/19/1992 ............... 52. Darren Morgan vs. Towson State • 10/15/1988 ..................... 42. Paul McFadden vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .................. 42. Paul McFadden vs. Akron • 9/4/1982 ........................................ 42. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/7/1978 ....................... 42. Jeff Wilkins at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 ............................ 4

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QB Keith Snoddy QB Keith Snoddy had three four-had three four-touchdown performances.touchdown performances.

WR T.J. Peterson caught 11 WR T.J. Peterson caught 11 passes in a playoff game.passes in a playoff game.

TB Paris Wicks had fi ve rushing TB Paris Wicks had fi ve rushing scores at UNI in 1981.scores at UNI in 1981.

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Touchdowns Scored1. Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa • 11/21/1981 ............................. 52. P.J. Mays at Indiana State • 10/6/2001 ....................................... 42. Tamron Smith vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ...................... 42. Tamron Smith vs. Delaware State • 9/12/1992 ....................... 42. Robby Robson vs. South Dakota State • 11/24/1979 .......... 42. Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ........................ 42. Robby Robson at Villanova • 10/6/1979 ................................... 42. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978 .............................. 42. Marschell Brumfi eld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 ............... 42. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 .................. 42. Dick Adipotti at Southern Connecticut • 10/22/1966 ......... 42. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/9/1961 ............. 42. Al Perl vs. Western Kentucky • 10/9/1942 ................................ 4

Points Scored1. Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa • 11/21/1981 ...........................322. P.J. Mays at Indiana State • 10/6/2001 .....................................242. Tamron Smith vs. James Madison • 9/26/1992 ....................242. Tamron Smith vs. Delaware State • 9/12/1992 .....................242. Robby Robson vs. South Dakota State • 11/24/1979 ........242. Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ......................242. Robby Robson at Villanova • 10/6/1979 .................................242. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978 ............................242. Marschell Brumfi eld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 .............242. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ................242. Dick Adipotti at S. Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ...........242. Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/9/1961 ...........24

Interceptions1. Randy Smith vs. Samford • 12/14/1991 .................................... 31. Dave Roberts vs. Akron • 9/29/1990 .......................................... 31. Dave Peters vs. Akron • 9/4/1982 ............................................... 31. Joe Bell vs. Akron • 9/25/1976 ..................................................... 31. Don Cramb vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 ................................. 31. Ray Rohan vs. Southern Illinois • 10/2/1965 ........................... 3

Tackles1. Paul Soltis at Northeastern • 10/8/1988 .................................312. Ian Dominelli vs. Cal Poly • 10/16/1999 ..................................293. Tim Johnson at Indiana State • 10/2/1999 ............................254. Tim Johnson vs. Hofstra • 11/4/2000 .......................................255. Paul Soltis vs. Austin Peay • 10/17/1987 ................................24

Sacks1. Pat Danko vs. Morgan State • 9/21/1991 ................................. 41. Chris Stec at Morehead State • 11/17/1984 ............................ 43. Numerous times ............................................................................... 3Most Recent • Russell Stuvaints vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2001

Field Goal Attempts1. Jeff Wilkins at Stephen F. Austin • 9/11/1993 ......................... 51. Jeff Wilkins at Southwest Texas State • 9/19/1992 ............... 51. John Dowling at Tennessee Tech • 10/12/85 .......................... 51. Paul McFadden at Northern Iowa • 10/22/1983 .................... 51. Paul McFadden vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .................. 51. Paul McFadden at Western Illinois • 11/6/1982 ..................... 51. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/7/1978 ....................... 5

Extra Points Made1. Paul Massaro vs. Alcorn State • 11/25/1994 ............................ 92. Jon Dorma vs. Wingate • 10/21/1995 ........................................ 82. Jeff Wilkins vs. Central Florida • 11/27/1993 ........................... 84. Jeff Wikins vs. Morgan State • 9/18/1993 ................................. 74. Carey Orosz vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979 ............................ 74. Carey Orosz at Eastern Illinois • 11/3/1979 ............................. 74. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Ilinois • 11/5/1977 ........................ 74. Dick Hartzell vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/10/1960 .............. 74. Brian Palmer vs. Indiana State • 10/7/2006 ............................. 74. Brian Palmer vs. Slippery Rock • 8/31/2006 ............................ 7

Extra Point Attempts1. Paul Massaro vs. Alcorn State • 11/25/1994 ............................ 92. Jon Dorma vs. Wingate • 10/21/1995 ........................................ 82. Jeff Wilkins vs. Central Florida • 11/27/1993 ........................... 82. Max Judeth vs. Wayne State • 10/26/1974 .............................. 85. Numerous times ............................................................................... 7Most Recent • Brian Palmer vs. Missouri State • 9/29/2007

Points by Kicker1. Jeff Wilkins at Stephen F. Austin • 9/11/1993 .......................151. Jeff Wilkins at Southwest Texas State • 9/19/1992 .............151. Darren Morgan vs. Towson State • 10/15/1988 ...................154. Chuck Haynali vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/7/1978 .....................145. Jeff Wilkins at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 ..........................135. Paul McFadden vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 ................135. Paul McFadden vs. Akron • 9/4/1982 ......................................135. Brian Palmer vs. Indiana State • 10/7/2006 ...........................13

Punt Returns1. Rick Shepas vs. Northern Iowa • 10/20/1984 ......................... 71. Russ Musiel vs. Morehead State • 10/18/1975 ....................... 73. Russ Musiel vs. Eastern Michigan • 11/1/1975 ....................... 63. Rick Shepas vs. Middle Tennessee State • 10/27/1984 ....... 63. Robert Thompson vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 ............. 63. David Eastham vs. Clarion • 9/28/1996 .................................... 6

Punt Return Yards1. Robert Thompson vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 ........ 1272. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969 ............. 1133. Dave Roberts at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 .................. 1124. De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2007 .............. 1105. Jerald Burley vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2001 ....................... 103

Kickoff Returns1. Andre Coleman vs. Georgia Southern • 12/18/1999 ........... 92. Robert Thompson at Akron • 11/5/1983 .................................. 83. Robert Thompson vs. Eastern Kentucky • 9/28/1985 .......... 63. Robert Thompson at Cincinnati • 9/15/1984 ......................... 63. Robby Robson at Massachusetts • 10/1/1977 ....................... 63. Dan Contrucci at Akron • 10/20/1973 ....................................... 6

Kickoff Return Yards1. Andre Coleman vs. Georgia Southern • 12/18/1999 ...... 2132. Robert Thompson at Akron • 11/5/1983 ............................. 1583. Robert Thompson vs. Western Kentucky • 10/8/1983 ... 1364. Archie Herring vs. Akron • 10/1/1988 .................................. 1275. Archie Herring vs. Edinboro • 9/8/1990 ............................... 112

Punts1. Joe Kent vs. Maine • 11/5/1966 .................................................132. Nick Xides at Murray State • 11/10/1984 ...............................122. Nick Xides vs. Northern Iowa • 10/20/1984 ..........................122. Chris Weber vs. Northern Michigan • 9/27/1980 ................122. Dave Barone vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 ............................12

Punting Yards1. Nick Xides at Murray State • 11/10/1984 ............................ 5702. Nick Xides vs. Northern Iowa • 10/20/1984 ....................... 4973. Joe Kent vs. Maine • 11/5/1966 .............................................. 4564. Chris Weber vs. Northern Michigan • 9/27/1980 ............. 4355. Joe Bishop vs. Southern Illinois • 10/9/2004 ..................... 401

Punting Average1. Chris Weber at Akron • 10/20/1979 ..................................... 56.02. Don Calloway at Central State • 11/9/1974 ....................... 53.03. J.J. Stefancin vs. Western Illinois • 11/22/1997 ................. 52.04. Nick Xides vs. Eastern Illinois • 10/2/1982 ......................... 50.05. Don Calloway vs. Northern Michigan • 10/7/1972 ......... 49.0

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CB Dave Roberts had threeCB Dave Roberts had threeinterceptions vs. Akron in 1990.interceptions vs. Akron in 1990.

PK Jeff Wilkins made fi ve fi eld PK Jeff Wilkins made fi ve fi eld goals in a game twice.goals in a game twice.

WR Jim Ferranti caught four TD WR Jim Ferranti caught four TD passes in a game in 1978.passes in a game in 1978.

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Longest Rushes1. Marcus Mason at Western Illinois • 10/14/2006 ....................................95*2. Marschell Brumfi eld at Northern Iowa • 9/9/1978 ...............................88*3. Dick Adipotti at Southern Connecticut State • 10/22/1966 ..............87*4. Dave Kimmel vs. Abilene Christian • 10/23/1954 .................................84*5. P.J. Mays vs. Clarion • 9/8/2001 ....................................................................83*

Longest Pass Plays1. Jeff Ryan to Renauld Ray vs. New Haven • 10/24/1998 ......................90*2. Jamie DeVore to John Goode at Delaware • 10/17/1981 ..................85*3. Cliff Stoudt to Dave Ferguson at South Dakota • 9/21/1974 ............83*3. Joe Piunno to Dick Adipotti vs. Central Michigan • 9/17/1965 ........83*5. Jeff Ryan to Elliott Giles at Montana • 11/27/1999 ...............................82*5. Danny Klembara to Dave DelSignore vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 .....82*

Longest Interception Returns1. Don Cramb vs. SE Louisiana • 11/1/1969 .................................................97*2. Pat Durina vs. Saginaw Valley State • 9/30/1978 ...................................95*3. Leon Jones vs. Alcorn State • 11/25/1994 ...............................................94*4. John Rouse vs. Marshall • 11/3/1956 .........................................................85*5. Maurice Reynolds vs. Eastern Illinois • 11/5/1977 ................................84*

Longest Punts1. Troy LeFever vs. Northern Iowa • 10/14/2000 ..........................................852. Don Calloway at Northern Michigan • 10/6/1973 ..................................753. Nick Xides vs. Northeastern • 10/5/1985 ...................................................734. Chuck Haynali at Wayne State • 10/30/1976 ............................................725. Joe Bishop vs. Southern Illinois • 10/9/2004 ............................................705. Don Calloway at Central State • 11/9/1974 ...............................................70

Longest Punt Returns1. Ray Rohan (Lateral from Al Grossi) vs. C. Michigan • 9/17/1965 ........92*2. Robert Thompson vs. Northern Iowa • 11/20/1982 .............................81*3. Jerald Burley vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2001 ............................................77*4. De’Angelo Wilson vs. Illinois State • 10/20/2007 .....................................765. Dick Adipotti at Eastern Kentucky • 11/11/1967 ...................................74*

Longest Kickoff Returns1. Archie Herring vs. Edinboro • 9/8/1990 ....................................................91*1. Robert Thompson vs. Western Kentucky • 10/8/1983 ........................91*3. Harold Green vs. Gustavus Adolphus • 11/10/1960 .............................90*3. Larry Bruno at Geneva • 10/22/1942 .........................................................90*5. Andre Coleman vs. Lock Haven • 8/30/2001 ..........................................89*5. Tom Campana vs. Canisius • 9/25/1948 ...................................................89**indicates touchdown scored

50-Yard Plus Field Goals1. Nick Terracina at Liberty • 9/27/2003 ..........................................................562. Jeff Wilkins at Northern Iowa • 12/12/1992 ..............................................542. Paul McFadden at Murray State • 9/13/1980 ............................................544. Paul McFadden at Cincinnati • 9/25/1982 .................................................534. Paul McFadden at Akron • 10/3/1981 .........................................................536. Robert Fozkos vs. Morgan State • 9/30/1989 ...........................................526. Paul McFadden vs. Morehead State • 11/19/1983 ..................................526. Paul McFadden vs. Murray State • 9/13/1980 ..........................................526. Casey Orosz vs. Western Illinois • 10/27/1979 ..........................................5210. Jeff Wilkins at Northeastern • 10/17/1992 ..............................................5110. Jeff Wilkins vs. James Madison • 11/9/1991 ...........................................51

PK Nick Terracina kicked a 56-yard fi eld goal at Liberty on Sept. 27, 2003.PK Nick Terracina kicked a 56-yard fi eld goal at Liberty on Sept. 27, 2003.

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Rushing Attempts1. Robby Robson (1979) ....................3392. Shawn Patton (1994) .....................3222. Tamron Smith (1992) .....................3224. Adrian Brown (1999) ......................3205. Marcus Mason (2006) ....................302

Rushing Yards1. Marcus Mason (2006) ................ 1,8472. Shawn Patton (1994) ................. 1,6263. Adrian Brown (1999) .................. 1,5894. Tamron Smith (1991) ................. 1,5455. Robby Robson (1979) ................ 1,489

Rushing Touchdowns1. Robby Robson (1979) ...................... 262. Marcus Mason (2006) ...................... 233. P.J. Mays (2001) .................................. 213. Tamron Smith (1992) ....................... 215. Tamron Smith (1993) ....................... 205. Adrian Brown (1997) ........................ 20

100-Yard Rushing Games1. Marcus Mason (2006) ...................... 102. Shawn Patton (1994) ..........................92. Tamron Smith (1991) ..........................94. Adrian Brown (1999) ...........................74. Dave Kimmel (1956) ............................74. John Kinch (1974) ................................7

Consecutive 100-Yard Games1. Marcus Mason (2006) .........................62. Dave Kimmel (1956) ............................52. Paris Wicks (1982) .................................54. Marcus Mason (2005) .........................44. Tamron Smith (1991) ..........................44. Robby Robson (1979) .........................44. John Kinch (1974) ................................4

Average Per Rushing Attempt1. Dick Adipotti (1966) ........................ 9.32. Frank Horvath (1961) ...................... 7.33. Frank Horvath (1960) ...................... 6.74. Archie Herring (1989) ..................... 6.65. P.J. Mays (2001) ................................. 6.4

Rushing Yards Per Game1. Marcus Mason (2006) ................ 153.92. P.J. Mays (2001) ............................ 131.53. Paris Wicks (1982) ........................ 126.54. Frank Horvath (1960) ................. 126.55. Paris Wicks (1981) ........................ 123.9

Passing Attempts1. Trenton Lykes (1987) ......................3652. Trenton Lykes (1986) ......................3153. Mark Brungard (1994) ...................3144. Mark Brungard (1995) ...................3115. Tom Zetts (2006) ..............................301

Passing Completions1. Trenton Lykes (1987) ......................2162. Trenton Lykes (1986) ......................1903. Mark Brungard (1994) ...................1894. Tom Zetts (2007) ..............................1735. Jeff Ryan (1999) ...............................172

Passing Percentage1. Tom Zetts (2007) .............................62.52. Demond Tidwell (1997) ...............60.73. Tom Zetts (2004) .............................60.44. Trenton Lykes (1986) .....................60.35. Mark Brungard (1994) ..................60.2

Passing Yards1. Jeff Ryan (1999) ........................... 2,5732. Mark Brungard (1994) ............... 2,4533. Trenton Lykes (1987) .................. 2,4524. Nick Cochran (1992) ................... 2,1965. Trenton Lykes (1986) .................. 2,188

Passing Yards Per Game1. Ron Jaworski (1972) ................... 235.82. Denny Klembara (1968) ............ 206.13. Denny Klembara (1969) ............ 204.94. Trenton Lykes (1987) .................. 204.35. Trenton Lykes (1986) .................. 198.9

200-Yard Passing Games1. Tom Zetts (2005) ...................................61. Ron Jaworski (1972) ............................63. Jeff Ryan (1999) ....................................53. Trenton Lykes (1987) ...........................53. Ron Jaworski (1970) ............................5

300-Yard Passing Games1. Denny Klembara (1968) .....................32. Ron Jaworski (1972) ............................22. Trenton Lykes (1987) ...........................22. Trenton Lykes (1985) ...........................25. Six Players ...............................................1

Highest Passing Rating1. Jeff Ryan (1999) ........................... 151.72. Jamie DeVore (1983) .................. 147.23. Ray Isaac (1990) ........................... 142.94. Mark Brungard (1994) ............... 142.25. Ron Jaworski (1972) ................... 139.3

Rushing Yards By Quarterback1. Jeff Ryan (1999) ...............................6382. Jeff Ryan (2001) ...............................5213. Ray Isaac (1991) ...............................4714. Keith Snoddy (1978) ......................4635. Ray Isaac (1989) ...............................462

Touchdown Passes1. Mark Brungard (1994) ..................... 212. Jeff Ryan (1999) ................................. 192. Keith Snoddy (1979) ........................ 194. Ron Jaworski (1972) ......................... 185. Denny Klembara (1968) .................. 165. Tom Zetts (2004) ................................ 16

Interceptions Thrown1. Denny Klembara (1968) .................. 212. Bob Courtney (1985) ........................ 183. Denny Klembara (1969) .................. 164. Keith Snoddy (1978) ........................ 155. Cliff Stoudt (1975) ............................. 14

Receptions 1. Jim Ferranti (1979) ............................ 752. Herb Williams (1992) ........................ 723. Elliott Giles (1999) ............................. 624. Rick Shepas (1985) ............................ 615. Trent Boykin (1994) .......................... 59

Receiving Yards1. Herb Williams (1992) .................. 1,3062. Elliott Giles (1999) ....................... 1,3013. Jim Ferranti (1979) ...................... 1,2764. John Goode (1983) .........................9745. Rick Shepas (1985) ..........................959

Touchdown Receptions1. Jim Ferranti (1979) ............................ 132. John Goode (1983) ........................... 113. Jim Ferranti (1978) ............................ 104. Don Zwisler (1994) ..............................95. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................8

100-Yard Receiving Games1. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................61. Herb Williams (1992) ...........................63. Jim Ferranti (1979) ...............................53. Bob Ferranti (1970) ..............................5

5. Jim Ferranti (1978) ...............................45. Dave DelSignore (1969) .....................45. John Goode (1983) ..............................4

Consecutive 100-Yard Receiving1. Bob Ferranti (1970) ..............................32. Dave DelSignore (1969) .....................22. Jim Ferranti (1979) ...............................22. Jim Ferranti (1978) ...............................22. Ray Ellington (1990) ............................22. Herb Williams (1992) ...........................22. William Walker (1995) .........................22. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................22. Elliott Giles (1999) ................................2

Receiving Yards Per Game1. Dave DelSignore (1969) ............ 105.42. Jim Ferranti (1979) .........................98.23. John Goode (1983) ........................97.44. Bob Ferranti (1970) ........................89.85. Rick Shepas (1985) .........................87.2

Receiving Yards Per Catch1. Dave DelSignore (1969) ...............23.42. Jeff Patterson (1982) .....................21.83. Renauld Ray (1998) .......................21.64. John Goode (1983) ........................21.25. Elliott Giles (1999) ..........................21.0

Total Offensive Plays1. Jeff Ryan (1999) ...............................4822. Trenton Lykes (1987) ......................4793. Mark Brungard (1994) ...................4364. Mark Brungard (1995) ...................4285. Trenton Lykes (1986) ......................418

Total Offensive Yards1. Jeff Ryan (1999) ........................... 3,2112. Mark Brungard (1994) ............... 2,6573. Nick Cochran (1992) ................... 2,5074. Trenton Lykes (1987) .................. 2,4775. Tom Zetts (2006) .......................... 2,420

All-Purpose Yards1. Shawn Patton (1994) ................. 2,0612. Marcus Mason (2006) ................ 1,9263. Darnell Clark (1993) .................... 1,8224. Paris Wicks (1982) ........................ 1,7135. Paris Wicks (1981) ........................ 1,698

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Field Goals Made 1. Mark Griffi th (1999) ...........................182. Robert Fozkos (1989) ........................172. Paul McFadden (1982) ......................172. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ..............................172. Jeff Wilkins (1990) ..............................17

Field Goal Attempts1. Jeff Wilkins (1991) ..............................271. Paul McFadden (1982) ......................273. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................253. Jeff Wilkins (1990) ..............................255. Mark Griffi th (1999) ...........................24

Field Goal Percentage1. Brian Palmer (2007) .........93.3 | 14-152. Chuck Haynali (1976) ...........85.7 | 6-73. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ............81.0 | 17-214. Brian Palmer (2006) .........80.0 | 12-155. Robert Fozkos (1989) ......77.3 | 12-22

Perfect PAT SeasonsNick Terracina (2004) ...................... 31-31Paul McFadden (1983) ................... 28-28John Dowling (1984) ...................... 26-26John Dowling (1986) ...................... 23-23Paul McFadden (1980) ................... 16-16Chuck Haynali (1976) ..................... 15-15Felix Rutecki (1950) ......................... 11-11

PAT Made 1. Mark Griffi th (1997) ...........................542. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................532. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ..............................534. Brian Palmer (2006) ...........................505. Paul Massaro (1994) ..........................47

PAT Attempts1. Mark Griffi th (1997) ...........................582. Jeff Wilkins (1993) ..............................542. Jeff Wilkins (1992) ..............................542. Brian Palmer (2006) ...........................545. Mark Griffi th (1999) ...........................47

TOP PERFORMANCES1,000-Yard Rushers (19)1,847 • Marcus Mason, 20061,626 • Shawn Patton, 19941,589 • Adrian Brown, 19991,545 • Tamron Smith, 19911,489 • Robby Robson, 19791,446 • P.J. Mays, 20011,433 • Tamron Smith, 19931,403 • Tamron Smith, 19921,392 • Paris Wicks, 19821,363 • Paris Wicks, 19811,284 • P.J. Mays, 20021,166 • Darnell Clark, 19931,158 • John Kinch, 19741,125 • Leo Hawkins, 19911,095 • Archie Herring, 19891,057 • Jake Andreadis, 19971,011 • Darnell Clark, 19921,010 • Frank Horvath, 19601,006 • Frank Horvath, 1961

1,000-Yard Receivers (3)1,306 • Herb Williams, 19921,301 • Elliott Giles, 19991,276 • Jim Ferranti, 1979

2,000-Yard Passers (9)2,573 • Jeff Ryan, 19992,453 • Mark Brungard, 19942,452 • Trenton Lykes, 19872,196 • Nick Cochran, 19922,188 • Trenton Lykes, 19862,123 • Ron Jaworski, 19722,086 • Tom Zetts, 20062,010 • Mark Brungard, 19952,005 • Keith Snoddy, 1979

Punts1. Chris Weber (1980) ........................... 822. Nick Xides (1984) ............................... 773. Tim Dreslinski (1994) ........................ 704. Joe Kent (1968) .................................. 685. Chris Weber (1981) ........................... 66

Average Per Punt 1. Nick Xides (1985) ............................41.82. Nick Xides (1984) ............................41.53. Chris Weber (1981) ........................41.04. Anthony Rozzo (1999) ..................40.54. Chris Weber (1979) ........................40.5

Total Punting Yards1. Nick Xides (1984) ......................... 3,1932. Chris Weber (1980) ..................... 3,0743. Tim Dreslinski (1994) .................. 2,7814. Chris Weber (1981) ..................... 2,7045. Anthony Rozzo (1999) ............... 2,549

Punt Returns1. David Eastham (1996) ..................... 392. Jake Andreadis (1997) ..................... 353. Rick Shepas (1984) ............................ 31

INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDSINDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS4. Andre Ballinger (1991) .................... 285. De’Angelo Wilson (2007) ................ 27

Punt Return Average1. Dave Roberts (1992) .....................18.72. Dave Delsignore (1969) ...............17.13. Jerald Burley (2001) .......................17.04. Pete Rekstis (1987) .........................11.74. Jim Ferranti (1978) .........................11.7

Punt Return Yards1. Dave Roberts (1992) ......................3172. Jerald Burley (2001) ........................2893. De’Angelo Wilson (2007) ..............2844. Jake Andreadis (1997) ...................2645. Dave Delsignore (1969) ...............257

Kickoff Returns1. Andre Coleman (1999) .................... 362. Tom Paolucci (1995) ......................... 273. Darnell Clark (1993) .......................... 263. Robert Thompson (1983) ............... 265. Archie Herring (1988) ...................... 235. Robert Thompson (1985) ............... 23

Kickoff Return Yards 1. Andre Coleman (1999) ..................8392. Robert Thompson (1983) .............6723. Tom Paolucci (1995) .......................6474. Archie Herring (1990) ....................6115. Darnell Clark (1993) ........................608

Kickoff Return Average1. Randy Smith (1994) .......................33.12. Archie Herring (1990) ...................30.53. Josh Cayson (2003) ........................26.84. Archie Herring (1988) ...................25.94. Robert Thompson (1983) ............25.9

Points1. Robby Robson (1979) ....................1562. Marcus Mason (2006) ....................1383. P.J. Mays (2001) ................................1324. Tamron Smith (1992) .....................1265. Tamron Smith (1993) .....................120

TD’s Responsible For1. Mark Brungard (1994) ..................... 282. Jeff Ryan (1999) ................................. 262. Robby Robson (1979) ...................... 264. Keith Snoddy (1979) ........................ 234. Marcus Mason (2006) ...................... 23

Tackles1. Ian Dominelli (1999) .......................2242. Tim Johnson (1999) ........................2213. Paul Soltis (1987) .............................1854. Tim Johnson (2000) ........................1805. Leon Jones (1993) ...........................177

Sacks1. Harry Deligianis (1997) ................... 172. Jermaine Hopkins (1994) ............... 153. Chris Stec (1984) ................................ 103. Tom Cullen (1982) ............................. 103. Melvin Romine (1982) ..................... 10

Pass Breakups1. LeVar Greene (2001) ......................... 151. Derek Pixley (1989) ........................... 15

PK Mark Griffi th holds records for PK Mark Griffi th holds records for PATs and fi eld goals made.PATs and fi eld goals made.

3. Randy Smith (1993) .......................... 144. Leon Jones (1994) ............................. 134. Dave Roberts (1991) ........................ 134. John Matakovich (1989) ................. 13

Interceptions1. Dave Roberts (1992) ...........................91. Kevin Statzer (1979) ............................91. Kevin Statzer (1978) ............................94. Dave Roberts (1990) ...........................84. Randy Smith (1991) .............................84. Dave Peters (1982) ...............................8

Interception Return Yards 1. Randy Smith (1991) ........................1411. Jason Perry (2006) ..........................1413. Don Cramb (1969) ..........................1384. Lester Weaver (1994) .....................1365. Leon Jones (1994) ...........................126

Tackles For Loss1. Tom Harder (1978) ............................ 292. Tom Harder (1979) ............................ 252. Terry Dittmer (1979) ......................... 254. Quentin Lowry (1978) ..................... 215. Tom Cullen (1982) ............................. 19

Fumble Recoveries1. David Burch (1993) ..............................51. Malcolm Everette (1991) ...................51. Brett Modic (1980) ...............................51. Quentin Lowry (1978) ........................5WR WR Rick ShRick Shepas epas is one of just four receivers with 60 catches in a yearis one of just four receivers with 60 catches in a year..

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Rushing Attempts 1. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ............... 9872. Robby Robson (1977-80) .............. 9143. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ............... 8754. P.J. Mays (2000-02) .......................... 6365. Paris Wicks (1979-82) ..................... 595

Rushing Yards1. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ............4,8662. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ............3,9783. Robby Robson (1977-80) ...........3,6394. P.J. Mays (2000-02) .......................3,5115. Paris Wicks (1979-82) ..................3,101

100-Yard Rushing Games 1. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ..................222. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................163. P.J. Mays (2000-02) .............................143. Marcus Mason (2005-06) .................145. Paris Wicks (1979-82) ........................135. Robby Robson (1977-80) .................13

200-Yard Rushing Games 1. P.J. Mays (2000-02) ............................... 42. Paris Wicks (1979-82) .......................... 32. Marcus Mason (2005-2006) .............. 34. Monquantae Gibson (2004-06) ....... 14. Robby Robson (1977-80) ................... 14. Frank Horvath (1959-62) ................... 14. Tamron Smith (1990-93) .................... 14. Dave Garden (1972-75) ...................... 14. Jake Andreadis (1995-98) .................. 14. Dave Kimmel (1954-57) ..................... 14. Archie Herring (1987-90) ................... 1

Average Per Carry 1. Dick Adipotti (1965-67) ...................6.62. Frank Horvath (1959-62) ................6.23. Marcus Mason (2005-06) ................5.74. Darnell Clark (1990-93) ...................5.65. P.J. Mays (2000-2002) .......................5.5

Rushing Touchdowns1. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................552. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ..................523. Robby Robson (1977-80) .................474. P.J. Mays (2000-2002) ........................425. Marschell Brumfi eld (1975-78) ......32

Passing Attempts1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................1,0942. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............... 9373. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ............. 8764. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................... 7935. Denny Klembara (1968-71) ......... 660

Pass Completions1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................... 6542. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............... 5433. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ............. 4964. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................... 4575. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................... 327

200-Yard Passing Games1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................132. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ....................123. Mark Brungard (1991-95) ................103. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................105. Denny Klembara (1968-71) .............. 8

Passing Yards 1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................7,6432. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............6,3413. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................6,2264. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ..........6,1165. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................4,702

Touchdown Passes 1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................512. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .......................503. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................403. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) ...................405. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ................38

Completion Percentage1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ...................... 59.82. Demond Tidwell (1994-97) ......... 58.73. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) .............. 57.94. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) ................... 57.65. Chris Gamble (1987-88) ............... 57.4

Rushing Yards By Quarterback1. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................1,8722. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................1,3413. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) .............1,2364. Cliff Stoudt (1973-76) .................1,0725. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ............. 716

Rushing TDs By Quarterback1. Cliff Stoudt (1973-76) .......................252. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ............................233. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .......................174. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ................165. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................15

Passing Rating1. Nick Cochran (1990-92) .......... 139.462. Jeff Ryan (1988-2001) .............. 137.833. Demond Tidwell (1994-97) .... 135.064. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ................... 134.055. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ................. 128.17

Starts as a Quarterback1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................472. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .......................423. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ................414. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ............................405. Cliff Stoudt (1973-76) .......................36

300-Yard Passing Games1. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) .................... 41. Denny Klembara (1968-71) .............. 43. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ...................... 34. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ............................ 14. Demond Tidwell (1994-97) ............... 14. Jamie DeVore (1982-83) .................... 14. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) ..................... 1

Passing Yards Per Game1. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............176.82. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ..............170.83. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................161.04. Denny Klembara (1968-71) ......145.45. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................127.1

Interceptions Thrown1. Cliff Stoudt (1973-76) .......................522. Denny Klembara (1968-71) ............453. Keith Snoddy (1976-79) ...................374. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................365. Bob Courtney (1983-86) ..................325. Ron Jaworski (1969-72) ....................32

Receptions1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ................... 1862. Trent Boykin (1991-94) .................. 1502. Rick Shepas (1983-86) ................... 1504. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) .................. 1305. Lorenzo Davis (1986-89) ............... 122

Consecutive Games With Catch1. Kyle Smith (2003-2005) ....................302. Jeff Patterson (1980-82) ...................283. Ray Ellington (1988-90) ....................264. T.J. Peterson (2005-06) ......................255. Elliott Giles (1998-99) .......................24

Receiving Yards1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ................3,1032. Rick Shepas (1983-86) ................2,2633. Renauld Ray (1996-99) ...............2,1734. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) ...............2,1635. Herb Williams (1988-92) ............2,031

Touchdown Receptions 1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ......................252. Dave DelSignore (1966-69) ............213. Renauld Ray (1996-99) .....................184. John Goode (1981-84) .....................165. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) .....................15

100-Yard Receiving Games 1. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) ......................112. Bob Ferranti (1969-72) ....................... 93. Herb Williams (1988-92) .................... 73. Dave DelSignore (1967-69) .............. 75. Elliott Giles (1998-99) ......................... 6

Yards Per Catch1. Elliott Giles (1998-99) ................... 20.22. Dave DelSignore (1967-69) ........ 19.73. Renauld Ray (1996-99) ................. 18.64. Herb Williams (1988-92) .............. 18.55. John Goode (1980-83) ................. 18.4

Total Offensive Yards1. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................8,2772. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................8,098

DE Jermaine Hopkins had 22 sacks from 1992-95.DE Jermaine Hopkins had 22 sacks from 1992-95.

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WR Kyle Smith caught a pass in a school best 30 straight games.WR Kyle Smith caught a pass in a school best 30 straight games.

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3. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ..........6,9324. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............6,8465. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................6,043

Total Offensive Plays1. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .................1,3742. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ....................1,3263. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ............1,3034. Mark Brungard (1992-95) ..........1,2425. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ......................1,145

All-Purpose Yards 1. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ..............5,1282. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ............4,3773. Archie Herring, 1987-90 .............4,3414. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ..............4,1615. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ....................4,091

Points Scored1. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 3732. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ............... 3483. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ............... 3184. Robby Robson (1977-80) .............. 2945. Mark Griffi th (1996-99) .................. 281

Total Touchdowns Scored1. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................572. Tamron Smith (1990-93) ..................533. Robby Robson (1977-80) .................494. P.J. Mays (2000-2002) ........................455. Marschell Brumfi eld (1975-78) ......34

TD’s Responsible For1. Jeff Ryan (1998-2001) .......................672. Adrian Brown (1996-99) ..................572. Tom Zetts (2003-07) ..........................57

4. Ray Isaac (1988-91) ............................554. Trenton Lykes (1984-87) ..................55

Tackles1. Leon Jones (1992-95) .................... 5062. Paul Soltis (1987-89) ...................... 4683. Greg Fitzpatrick (1975-78) ........... 4454. Jerry Pacifi co (1985-88) ................. 4435. Tim Johnson (1999-2000) ............. 401

Tackles for Loss1. Tom Harder (1977-79) .......................672. Terry Dittmer (1976-79) ...................593. Tom Cullen (1979-82) ........................584. Melvin Romine (1980-83) ................355. Jon Tekac (1999-2002) ......................315. Mike Stanec (1995-98) ......................31

Interceptions1. Kevin Statzer (1976-79) ....................242. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ...................223. Lester Weaver (1991-94) ..................164. LeVar Greene (1998-2001) ..............145. Leon Jones (1992-95) .......................135. Randy Smith (1991-94) ....................135. Pat Durina (1976-80) .........................13

Interception Return Yards1. Pat Durina (1976-80) ...................... 3392. Jason Perry (2003-06) .................... 2403. Lester Weaver (1990-94) ............... 2214. Maurice Reynolds (1976-79) ....... 1995. Kevin Statzer (1976-79) ................. 176

Sacks1. Jermaine Hopkins (1992-95) ..........222. Harry Deligianis (1995-97) ..............183. Mike Stanec (1995-98) ......................174. Chris Stec (1980-84) ..........................165. Kevin Brown (1988-91) .....................125. Lamar Davis (1987-88) .....................12

Pass Breakups1. Randy Smith (1991-94) ....................392. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ...................283. LeVar Greene (1998-2001) ..............253. Leon Jones (1992-95) .......................253. Jason Perry (2003-06) .......................25

Punts1. Nick Xides (1982-85) ...................... 2572. Joe Bishop (2003-2006) ................ 2293. Chris Weber (1977-81) ................... 1954. Anthony Rozzo (1996-99) ............ 1575. Don Calloway (1972-75) ............... 155

Punt Yards1. Nick Xides (1982-85) ................ 10,5142. Joe Bishop (2003-2006) .............8,7873. Chris Weber (1977-81) ................7,6834. Joe Kent (1966-69) .......................7,1735. Don Calloway (1972-75) ............5,897

Average Per Punt1. Nick Xides (1982-85) ..................... 40.92. Chris Weber (1977-81) .................. 39.43. J.J. Stefancin (1996-97) ................. 38.84. Joe Bishop (2003-2006) ............... 38.45. Don Calloway (1972-75) .............. 38.0

WR Trent Boykin is tops in punt WR Trent Boykin is tops in punt returns and punt return yards.returns and punt return yards.

Punt Returns1. Trent Boykin (1991-94) .....................742. Rick Shepas (1983-86) ......................603. Kyle Smith (2002-05) .........................564. Russ Musiel (1973-76) .......................505. Jake Andreadis (1995-98) ................46

Punt Return Yards 1. Trent Boykin (1991-94) .................. 5342. Russ Musiel (1973-76) .................... 4213. Kyle Smith (2002-05) ...................... 3774. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ................ 3465. Jason Perry (2003-06) .................... 320

Punt Return Average1. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ............... 15.02. Jason Perry (2003-06) ................... 11.03. Pete Rekstis (1986-90) .....................8.43. Russ Musiel (1973-76) ......................8.45. Jim Ferranti (1976-79) .....................7.8

Kick Off Returns1. Archie Herring (1987-90) .................862. Robert Thompson (1981-83) ..........813. Andre Coleman (1998-2001) ..........744. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ...................505. Malcolm Everette (1990-92) ...........44

Kick Off Return Yards1. Archie Herring (1987-90) ...........2,1562. R.L. Thompson (1981-83) ..........1,7353. Andre Coleman (1998-01) .........1,6724. Malcolm Everette (1990-92) ........ 9435. Dave Roberts (1989-92) ................ 907

Consecutive Field Goals Made1. Brian Palmer (2007) ...........................112. Jeff Wilkins (1992-93) ........................103. Mark Griffi th (1999) ............................. 83. Mark Griffi th (1997-98) ....................... 8

KR Archie Herring holds the mark KR Archie Herring holds the mark for kickoff returns and yards.for kickoff returns and yards.

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDSINDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS3. Darren Morgan (1988) ........................ 83. Paul McFadden (1981-82) ................. 8

Points by Kicker1. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 3732. Mark Griffi th (1996-99) .................. 2813. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ............ 2404. John Dowling (1984-87) ............... 2375. Brian Palmer (2005-) ...............222

PAT Kicks Made1. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 1732. Mark Griffi th (1996-99) .................. 1493. Brian Palmer (2005-) ...............1234. Jake Stewart (2000-02) .....................975. John Dowling (1984-87) ..................93

PAT Kicks Attempted1. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) ..................... 1772. Mark Griffi th (1996-99) .................. 1603. Brian Palmer (2005-) ...............1324. Jake Stewart (2000-02) .................. 1045. Chuck Haynali (1976-79) .................99

Consecutive PAT’s Made1. Nick Terracina (2003-04) ..................492. Jeff Wilkins (1992-93) ........................463. Jeff Wilkins (1991-92) ........................444. John Dowling (1985-86) ..................405. Jeff Wilkins (1990-91) ........................385. Paul McFadden (1982-83) ...............38

PAT Percentage1. Nick Terracina (2003-04) .............. 98.4........................................................................ (60-61)2. John Dowling (1984-87) .............. 97.9........................................................................ (93-95)3. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) .................... 97.7................................................................... (173-177)4. Robert Fozkos (1988-89) ............. 97.7............................................................. (43-44)4. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ........... 96.7........................................................................ (87-90)

Field Goals Made1. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) ........................662. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ...............523. John Dowling (1984-87) ..................484. Mark Griffi th (1996-99) .....................455. Brian Palmer (2005-) .................33

Field Goal Attempts1. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) ........................982. Paul McFadden (1980-83) ...............903. John Dowling (1984-87) ..................764. Mark Griffi th (1996-99) .....................655. Chuck Haynali (1976-79) .................46

Field Goal Percentage1. Brian Palmer (2005-) ..............78.6................................................ (33-42)2. Robert Fozkos (1989) .................... 73.3 ............................................................. (17-22)3. Nick Terracina (2003-04) .............. 72.7............................................................. (24-33)4. Darren Morgan (1988) .................. 70.6............................................................. (12-17)5. Jeff Wilkins (1990-93) .................... 67.3............................................................. (66-98)

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LB Paul Soltis recorded 468 tackles in just three years at YSU.LB Paul Soltis recorded 468 tackles in just three years at YSU.

Touchdown PassesPlayer, Years No.1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 ........................... 512. Jeff Ryan, 1998-2001 ........................ 503. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 ................... 404. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 .................... 405. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ................. 386. Ray Isaac, 1988-91 ............................. 326. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 .................... 328. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ............. 319. Harold Green, 1955; 58-60 ............. 2410. Aaron Marshall, 2002-05 .............. 1910. Frank Beck, 1953-55 ....................... 1912. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 ........... 1712. Jamie DeVore, 1980-83 ................. 1714. Cliff Stoudt, 1973-76 ...................... 1614. Nick Cochran, 1990-92 .................. 1616. Bob Courtney, 1983-86 ................. 1417. Jared Zwick, 1996-99 ..................... 1018. Robert Gibson, 1949 ...................... 1019. Joe Piunno, 1964-67 .........................919. Joe Roth, 1964-67 ..............................9

ReceptionsPlayer, Years No.1. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79 .....................1862. Trent Boykin, 1991-94 ....................1502. Rick Shepas, 1983-86 .....................1504. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72 ....................1305. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89 .................1226. Renauld Ray, 1996-99 ....................1177. Herb Williams, 1989-92 .................1108. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69 ...........1029. Kyle Smith, 2002-05 .......................1019. Don Zwisler, 1991-94 .....................1019. Steve Jones, 1986-89 .....................10112. John Goode, 1980-83 .................... 9513. Maury Bibent, 1986-89 ................. 9214. Dave Ferguson, 1971-74 .............. 9015. Frank Pokorny, 1981-84 ................ 8716. Elliott Fedd, 1984-87 ..................... 8517. Ray Ellington, 1987-90 .................. 8318. T.J. Peterson, 2002, 2004-06 ........ 7719. Craig Cotton, 1966-68 ................... 7620. Willis Marshall, 1995-97 ................ 74

Receiving YardagePlayer, Years Yards1. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79 ................. 3,1032. Rick Shepas, 1983-86 ................. 2,2633. Renauld Ray, 1996-99 ................ 2,1734. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72 ................ 2,1635. Herb Williams, 1989-92 ............. 2,0316. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69 ....... 2,0067. Trent Boykin, 1991-94 ................ 1,9508. John Goode, 1980-83 ................ 1,7479. Don Zwisler, 1991-94 ................. 1,66810. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89 .......... 1,59811. Kyle Smith, 2002-05 ................. 1,53412. Elliott Giles, 1998-99 ................ 1,47713. Ray Ellington, 1987-90 ............ 1,37614. Dave Ferguson, 1971-74 ........ 1,34315. Jeff Patterson, 1979-82 ........... 1,27016. Frank Pokorny, 1981-84 .......... 1,23017. Maury Bibent, 1986-89 ........... 1,19218. Russ Musiel, 1973-76 ............... 1,19119. Elliott Fedd, 1984-87 ............... 1,17320. Craig Cotton, 1966-68 ............. 1,169

Total Offensive YardsPlayer, Years Yards1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 ..................... 8,2772. Jeff Ryan, 1998-2001 .................. 8,0983. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ........... 6,9324. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 ............. 6,8465. Ray Isaac, 1988-91 ....................... 6,0436. Cliff Stoudt, 1973-76 .................. 5,4597. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 .............. 5,4308. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ............. 4,8669. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 .............. 4,45210. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ..... 3,99911. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ........... 3,97812. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ......... 3,76113. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 ..... 3,37614. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ................ 3,16515. Harold Green, 1958-60 ........... 3,01716. Nick Cochran, 1990-92 ............ 2,95017. Marcus Mason, 2005-06 ......... 2,73918. Frank Horvath, 1959-62 .......... 2,65319. Jake Andreadis, 1995-98 ........ 2,62020. Dave Garden, 1972-75 ............ 2,608

All-Purpose YardsPlayer, Years Yards1. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ............. 5,1282. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ........... 4,3773. Archie Herring, 1987-90 ............ 4,3414. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ............. 4,1615. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ................... 4,0916. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79 ................. 4,0547. Jake Andreadis, 1995-98 .......... 4,0088. P.J. Mays, 2000-2002 ................... 3,9859. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89 ............. 3,82610. Robert Thompson, 1981-85 .. 3,55011. Darnell Clark, 1990-93 ............ 3,47112. Frank Horvath, 1959-62 .......... 3,29613. Dave Garden, 1972-75 ............ 3,01014. Marcus Mason, 2005-06 ......... 2,94015. Shawn Patton, 1990; 1994 ..... 2,91316. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69 ..... 2,79317. Ken Kacenga, 1965-68 ............ 2,69618. Rick Shepas, 1983-86 .............. 2,68519. Josh Cayson, 2003-06 .............. 2,60720. Marschell Brumfi eld, 1975-78 ...2,569

Rushing Yardage Player, Years Yards1. Tamron Smith, 1990-93 ............. 4,8662. Adrian Brown, 1996-99 ............. 3,9783. Robby Robson, 1977-80 ........... 3,6394. P.J. Mays, 2000-2002 ................... 3,5115. Paris Wicks, 1979-82 ................... 3,1016. Marcus Mason, 2005-06 ............ 2,7397. Jake Andreadis, 1995-98 .......... 2,6208. Frank Horvath, 1959-62 ............ 2,5679. Darnell Clark, 1990-93 ............... 2,52710. Dave Garden, 1972-75 ............ 2,52111. Dave Kimmel, 1954-57 ............ 2,42912. John Kinch, 1973-76 ................ 2,30613. Shawn Patton, 1990; 94 .......... 2,29714. Leo Hawkins, 1988-91 ............. 2,27915. Archie Herring, 1987-90 ......... 2,10316. Marschell Brumfi eld, 1975-78 .... 2,06917. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89 .......... 1,96018. Jeff Ryan, 1998-2001 ............... 1,87219. Ken Kacenga, 1965-68 ............ 1,79220. Monquantae Gibson, 2004-06 .......1,767

Passing YardagePlayer, Years Yards1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 ..................... 7,6432. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 ............. 6,3413. Jeff Ryan, 1998-2001 .................. 6,2264. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ........... 6,1165. Ray Isaac, 1988-91 ....................... 4,7026. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 .............. 4,6127. Cliff Stoudt, 1973-76 .................. 4,3878. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ....... 4,2169. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 .............. 4,19410. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 ..... 3,06611. Harold Green, 1955; 58-60 .... 2,58712. Nick Cochran, 1990-92 ............ 2,54513. Bob Courtney, 1983-86 ........... 2,45814. Robert Gibson, 1946-49 ......... 2,08615. Aaron Marshall, 2002-05 ........ 2,08316. Jamie DeVore, 1980-83 ........... 2,01617. Frank Beck, 1953-55 ................. 1,80518. Jim Heber, 1938-41 .................. 1,38919. Joe Piunno, 1964-67 ................ 1,31720. Mike Sloe, 1980-84 ................... 1,313

Pass CompletionsPlayer, Years No.1. Tom Zetts, 2003-07 .........................6542. Trenton Lykes, 1984-87 .................5433. Mark Brungard, 1992-95 ...............4964. Jeff Ryan, 1998-2001 ......................4575. Ray Isaac, 1988-91 ...........................3276. Ron Jaworski, 1969-72 ..................3257. Cliff Stoudt, 1973-76 ......................3038. Denny Klembara, 1968-71 ...........2809. Keith Snoddy, 1976-79 ..................27610. Demond Tidwell, 1994-97 .........22711. Bob Courtney, 1983-86 ...............17412. Aaron Marshall, 2002-05 ............17113. Nick Cochran, 1990-92 ................16914. Jamie DeVore, 1980-83 ...............14115. Harold Green, 1955; 58-60 ........13916. Mike Sloe, 1981-83 ......................... 9817. Joe Piunno, 1964-67 ...................... 8218. Chris Gamble, 1987-90 ................. 8119. Frank Edie, 1987-90 ....................... 7320. Jared Zwick, 1996-99 ..................... 64

TacklesPlayer, Years No.1. Leon Jones, 1992-95 ......................5062. Paul Soltis, 1987-89 ........................4683. Greg Fitzpatrick, 1975-78 .............4454. Jerry Pacifi co, 1985-88 ...................4435. Tim Johnson, 1999-2000 ..............4016. Reggie Lee, 1991-94 .......................3637. Mark Derthick, 1981-84 ................3607. Tom Perontoni, 1970-73 ...............3609. Pat Toler, 1981-84 ............................35110. Dwyte Smiley, 1996-99 ...............34911. Kawonza Swan, 1996-99 ............34512. Jeremiah Wright, 2003-07 .........30813. Mike Peterson, 1984-87 ..............29914. Terry Dittmer, 1976-79 ................27615. Jeff Gergel, 1978-81 .....................27216. Kevin Brown, 1988-91 .................26917. Jon Tekac, 1999-02 .......................26818. Reggie Brown, 1991-94 ..............26719. Andre Peterson, 1986-89 ...........26620. Joe Schartner, 1978-81 ...............265

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First Downs, GameYoungstown StateMost: 32; vs. Liberty, Nov. 4, 1989Fewest: 7; vs. Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 29, 1987OpponentMost: 35; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Fewest: 4; Western Illinois, Nov. 8, 19804; Lock Haven, Sept. 22, 2007

First Downs, SeasonYoungstown StateMost: 297; 1997 and 1999 (15 games)By Rushing: 200; 1991 (15 games)By Passing: 118; 2006 (14 games)By Penalty: 23; 2003 (12 games)Fewest: 107; 1969 (8 games)OpponentMost: 308; 1992 (15 games)By Rushing: 170; 1992 (15 games)By Passing: 156; 1999 (15 games)By Penalty: 26; 1978 (12 games)Fewest: 113; 1974 (10 games)

Rushing, GameYoungstown StateAttempts: 81; vs. Samford, Dec. 14, 1991Fewest: 23; vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987Yards: 532; vs. Wayne State, Oct. 26, 1974Fewest: -19; vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987OpponentAttempts: 80; Northeastern, Sept. 15, 1990Fewest: 15; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 15; Liberty, Nov. 4, 1989Yards: 639; Georgia Southern, Dec. 18, 1999Fewest: -36; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994

Rushing, SeasonYoungstown StateAttempts: 852; 1991 (15 games)Fewest: 288; 1969 (8 games)Yards: 3,598; 1993 (15 games)Fewest: 684; 1969 (9 games)Average: 255.6; 1989 (13 games)Lowest: 85.5; 1969 (8 games)Yards Per Attempt: 5.4; 2006 (14 games)OpponentAttempts: 628; 1992 (15 games)Fewest: 329; 1967 (9 games)Yards: 2,963; 1999 (15 games)Fewest: 999; 1978 (12 games)Average: 255.1; 1986 (11 games)Lowest: 83.3; 1978 (12 games)Yards Per Attempt: 5.2; 1986 (11 games)

Passing, GameYoungstown StateAttempts: 54; vs. Akron, Nov. 22, 1968Fewest: 3; vs. Nevada, Dec. 7, 1991 3; vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Nov. 4, 1963Comp: 31; vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987

Fewest: 0; vs. Gustavus Adolphus, Nov. 4, 1963Percentage: 1.000; vs. Indiana State Oct. 28, 2000 (13-13)Yards: 446; vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 28, 1985Fewest: 7; vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 7, 1978OpponentAttempts: 82; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Fewest: 3; Western Kentucky, Oct. 27, 2001Completions: 52; Alcorn State, Nov. 29, 1994Fewest: 1; Northern Michigan, Oct. 4, 1975 1; Western Kentucky, Oct. 27, 2001Yards: 514; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Fewest: 2; Indiana State, Oct. 4, 1997

Passing, SeasonYoungstown StateAttempts: 368; 1987 (12 games)Fewest: 90; 1962 (9 games)Completions: 219; 1987 (12 games)Fewest: 31; 1961 (9 games)Percentage: 62.0; 2007 (176-of-284)Lowest Pct.: 37.9; 1980 (86-of-227)Interceptions: 24; 1985 (11 games)Fewest: 4; 1993 (15 games)Yards: 2,722; 1999 (15 games)Fewest: 914; 1967 (9 games)Highest Average: 235.8; 1972 (9 games)Lowest Average: 97.3; 1980 (11 games)OpponentAttempts: 467; 1993 (15 games)Fewest: 123; 1961 (9 games)Completions: 281; 1991 (15 games)Fewest: 53; 1961 (9), 1971 (8)Percentage: 61.8; 1999 (15) and 1995 (11)

DEFENSIVE SHUTOUTS (59)Date ScoreOct. 8, 2005 YSU 45, Indiana State 0Sept. 17, 2005 YSU 42, Liberty 0Sept. 8, 2001 YSU 44, Clarion 0Sept. 9, 2000 YSU 33, Edinboro 0Nov. 1, 1997 YSU 13, Illinois State 0Oct. 4, 1997 YSU 31, Indiana State 0Sept. 7, 1996 YSU 22, Slippery Rock 0Aug. 29, 1996 YSU 28, Woff ord 0Nov. 20, 1993 YSU 19, Akron 0Oct. 16, 1993 YSU 42, Liberty 0Dec. 14, 1991 YSU 10, Samford 0Sept. 7, 1991 YSU 24, Edinboro 0Nov. 10, 1990 YSU 13, Towson State 0Nov. 3, 1990 YSU 27, Ohio 0Oct. 14, 1989 YSU 44, Northeastern 0Oct. 6, 1984 YSU 51, Tennessee Tech 0Nov. 8, 1980 YSU 22, Western Illinois 0Oct. 4, 1980 YSU 0, Akron 0Dec. 1, 1979 YSU 52, Alabama A&M 0Sept. 29, 1979 YSU 29, Northern Iowa 0Oct. 18, 1975 YSU 28, Morehead State 0Sept. 20, 1975 YSU 15, Tennessee Tech 0Sept. 13, 1975 YSU 10, Central State 0Nov. 6, 1974 YSU 30, Akron 0Oct. 12, 1974 YSU 23, Tennessee Tech 0Nov. 17, 1973 YSU 44, Indiana (Pa.) 0Nov. 13, 1971 YSU 14, Gustavus Adolphus 0Sept. 25, 1971 YSU 30, Central State 0Oct. 14, 1967 YSU 35, S. Connecticut State 0Oct. 16, 1965 YSU 29, Augustana 0Oct. 12, 1963 YSU 12, S. Connecticut State 0Sept. 29, 1962 YSU 19, McMurray 0Oct. 8, 1959 YSU 6, Baldwin-Wallace 0Sept. 12, 1959 YSU 6, Gustavus Adolphus 0Sept. 23, 1955 YSU 25, Great Lakes Academy 0Oct. 30, 1954 YSU 7, John Carroll 0Sept. 11, 1954 YSU 13, Gustavus Adolphus 0Oct. 24, 1953 YSU 7, Baldwin-Wallace 0Oct. 4, 1952 YSU 35, Saint Francis (Pa.) 0Nov. 16, 1950 YSU 21, Mount Union 0Nov. 21, 1947 YSU 13, Kent State 0Nov. 8, 1947 YSU 19, St. Vincent 0Sept. 19, 1946 YSU 26, Geneva 0Oct. 22, 1942 YSU 20, Geneva 0Sept. 19, 1942 YSU 14, South Dakota 0Nov. 7, 1941 YSU 19, Akron 0Oct. 31, 1941 YSU 14, Tennessee Tech 0Oct. 25, 1941 YSU 12, Waynesburg 0Sept. 26, 1941 YSU 14, Ohio 0Sept. 18, 1941 YSU 0, Geneva 0Nov. 2, 1940 YSU 13, Akron 0Oct. 17, 1940 YSU 19, Morris Harvey 0Oct. 10, 1940 YSU 44, Westminster 0Sept. 12, 1940 YSU 7, Geneva 0Dec. 3, 1939 YSU 3, Davis & Elkins 0Nov. 18, 1939 YSU 46, Westminster 0Nov. 19, 1938 YSU 19, Detroit Tech 0Nov. 12, 1938 YSU 46, Clarion 0Oct. 22, 1938 YSU 20, Westminster 0

QB Cliff Stoudt ran for 25 touchdowns and QB Cliff Stoudt ran for 25 touchdowns and passed for 16 in his career.passed for 16 in his career.

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Lowest Pct.: 40.5; 1973 (81-of-200)Interceptions: 31; 1991 (15 games)Fewest: 4; 1971 (8 games)Yards: 3,215; 1999 (15 games)Fewest: 761; 1971 (8 games)Highest Average: 214.3; 1999 (15 games)Lowest Average: 92.9, 1975 (9 games)

Total Offense, GameYoungstown StatePlays: 106; vs. Tennessee Tech, Oct. 11, 1986Yards: 637; vs. Wayne State, Oct. 26, 1974Fewest: 60; vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 20, 1980TOP: 42:52; vs. Samford, Dec. 14, 1991OpponentPlays: 97; Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Yards: 656; Georgia Southern, Dec. 18, 1999Fewest: 68; Alabama A&M, Dec. 1, 1979TOP: 40:22; Missouri State, Nov. 13, 2004

Total Offense, SeasonYoungstown StatePlays: 1,074; 1991 (15 games)Yards: 5,704; 1999 (15 games)Fewest: 2,277; 1971 (8 games)Highest Average: 402.2; 1979 (13 games)Lowest Average: 236.3; 1980 (11 games)OpponentPlays: 1,059; 1992 (15 games)Yards: 5,416; 1992 (15 games)Fewest: 2,192; 1966 (9 games)Highest Average: 411.0; 1986 (11 games)Lowest Average: 232.4; 1978 (12 games)

Scoring, GameYoungstown StateTDs: 9; vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Rushing: 8; vs. Wayne State, Oct. 26, 1974 8; vs. Wingate, Oct. 21, 1995Passing: 5; vs. Slippery Rock, Sept. 24, 1994Points in a Quarter:

Most: 31; vs. Northern Michigan, Nov. 4, 1978 First: 21; Numerous Times

Second: 31; vs. Northern Michigan, Nov. 4, 1978 Third: 28; vs. Ashland, Sept. 23, 1978 28 at Missouri State, 2006 Fourth: 30; at Northern Iowa, Nov. 21, 1981Points in a Half:

42 vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994 (1st)Points in a Game:

63 vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Fewest: 0 (34 times)Fewest Points in a Victory: 3; 3-0 vs. Davis & Elkins, Dec. 3, 1939 3; 3-2 vs. Akron, Nov. 3, 1984Most Points in a Loss:

49; 52-49 vs. James Madison, Sept. 26, 1992Margin of Victory:52; 59-7 vs. Northeastern, Sept. 28, 1991Gateway Margin of Victory:45; 45-0 at Indiana State, Oct. 8, 2005

OpponentTDs: 10; North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957Rushing: 8; North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957Passing: 5; Western Michigan, Sept. 11, 1999 5; Northern Iowa, Oct. 26, 1985Points in a Quarter: Most: 29; Northern Michigan (2nd), Oct. 17, 1970Points in a Half: 44; Delaware, (2nd) Nov. 10, 1979Points in a Game: 68; North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957Fewest: 0 (59 times)Fewest Points in a Victory: 6; 6-0 Ohio, Sept. 15, 1955 6; 6-0 Morris Harvey, Oct. 11, 1956Most Points in a Loss: 39; 40-39 Akron, Nov. 21, 1986 39; 41-39 Towson State, Oct. 15, 1988Margin of Victory:55; 68-13 North Texas State, Nov. 15, 1957Gateway Margin of Victory:38; 47-9 UNI, Nov. 1, 2003

Scoring, SeasonYoungstown StateTDs: 58; 2006 (14 games)Fewest: 14; 1971 (8 games)Rushing: 45; 1993 (15 games)Passing: 22; 1994 (15 games)Points: 460; 1997 (15 games)Fewest: 101; 1971 (8 games)Points Per Game: 33.5; 1978 (12), 2001 (11)Fewest: 12.6; 1971 (8 games)OpponentTDs: 46; 1970 (9 games)Fewest: 4; 1941 (8 games)

Rushing: 29; 1970 (9 games)Passing: 17; 1985 (11) 1982 (11)Points: 363; 1999 (15 games)Fewest: 28; 1941 (8 games)Points Per Game: 35.8; 1970 (9 games)Fewest: 3.5; 1941 (8 games)

Kicking, GameYoungstown StatePATs: 9; vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994Attempts: 9; vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 25, 1994FGs: 5; vs. Southwest Texas, Sept. 9, 1992 5; vs. Stephen F. Austin, Sept. 11, 1993Attempts: 5; Four TimesOpponentPATs: 7; Akron, Nov. 8, 1969Attempts: 8; Akron, Nov. 8, 1969FGs: 5; Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, 1983Attempts: 6; Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, 1983 6, Penn State, Sept. 16, 2006

Kicking, SeasonYoungstown StatePATs: 54; 1997 and 1993 (15 games)Attempts: 58; 1997 (15 games)FGs: 18; 1999 (15 games)Attempts: 28; 1991 (15 games)Best Pct.: 93.8 (15-16); 2007 (11 games)Consecutive Made: 11; 2007OpponentPATs: 41; 2006 (14 games)Attempts: 42; 2006 (14 games)FGs: 17; 1986 (11 games)Attempts: 23; 1986 (11 games)Best Pct.: 76.2 (16-21), 2002 (11 games)Consecutive Made: 12; 2002

Punting, GameYoungstown StateMost: 15; vs. Northern Iowa, Oct. 20, 1984Fewest: 0; vs. North Carolina A&T, Dec. 4, 1999Yards: 570; vs. Murray State, Nov. 10, 1984Longest: 85; vs. Northern Iowa, Oct. 14, 2000OpponentMost: 13; Northern Iowa, Oct. 20, 1984Fewest: 0; Slippery Rock, Sept. 24, 1994 0; Morehead State, Nov. 15, 1986 0; Tennessee Tech, Sept. 19, 1970Yards: 500; Northern Iowa, Oct. 20, 1984Longest: 75; Illinois State, Nov. 1, 1997

Punting, SeasonYoungstown StateMost: 90; 1985 (11 games)Fewest: 42; 1977 (10 games)Yards: 3,475; 1985 (11 games)Best Avg.: 41.8; 1985 (11 games)OpponentMost: 90; 1984 (11 games)Fewest: 38; 1986 (11 games)Yards: 3,421; 1984 (11 games)Best Avg.: 41.7; 1984 (11 games)

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Punt/Kickoff/Returns, GameYoungstown StateKickoff TD: 1; M.R. vs. Missouri State, Sept. 29 2007Punt TD: 1; M.R. vs. Indiana State, Oct. 7, 2006Total TD: 2; vs. Lock Haven, Sept. 30, 2001 (blocked punt and kickoff )Blocks: 3; vs. Morehead State, Nov. 13, 1982OpponentKickoff TD: 1; M.R., James Madison, 11/25/2006Punt TD: 1; M.R., Illinois State, 10/23/2004Total TD: 2; M.R. Illinois State, 10/23/2004 (kickoff and punt)

Punt/Kickoff/Returns, SeasonYoungstown StateKickoff Returns: 57; 1999 (15 games)Yards: 1,207; 1999 (15 games)Average: 25.4; 1990 (12 games)TDs: 2; 1990 (12 games)Punt Returns: 43; 1996 (11 games)Yards: 430; 1992 (15 games)Average: 11.9; 1992 (15 games)TDs: 2; 1969 (8), 1992 (12)Total Return TDs: 6; 2001 (11 games)OpponentKickoff Returns: 74; 1997 (15 games)Yards: 1,290; 1997 (15 games)Average: 23.8; 1973 (10 games)TDs: 2; 1977 (10), 1978 (12), 1981 (11)Punt Returns: 43; 1984 (11 games)Yards: 487; 1968 (9 games)Average: 13.9; 1968 (9 games)TDs: 2; 1970 (9), 1995 (11), 1997 (15)Total Return TDs: 4; 2004 (11 games)

Penalties, GameYoungstown StateTotal: 17; vs. Morehead State, Nov. 17, 1984Yards: 158; vs. Morehead State, Nov. 17, 1984OpponentTotal: 18 (136); UNI, Oct. 26, 1985Yards: 163 (16); UNI, Nov. 1, 1980

Penalties, SeasonYoungstown StateMost: 99; 1978 (12 games)Fewest: 47; 1995 (11 games)Yards: 940; 1978 (12 games)Fewest: 385; 1995 (11 games)OpponentTotal: 93; 1978 (12), 1985 (11)Fewest: 46; 1996 (11 games)Yards: 854; 1978 (12 games)Fewest: 450; 1996 (11 games)

Turnovers, GameYoungstown StateTurnovers: 9; vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 4, 1975INTs: 6; vs. Towson State, Nov. 23, 1991 6; vs. Samford, Dec. 14, 1991 6; vs. Eastern Illinois, Dec. 7, 1978

OpponentTurnovers: 8; Samford, Dec. 14, 1991INTs: 7; Western Illinois, Oct. 20, 1984

Turnovers, SeasonYoungstown StateTurnovers: 43; 1980 (11 games)Fewest: 12; 1999 (15 games)INTs: 24, 1985 (11 games)Fumbles Lost: 25; 1976 (10), 1977 (10)Returns: 33; 1991 (15 games)Yards: 442; 1991 (15 games)Best Turnover Margin: +25; 1992 (15 games)OpponentTurnovers: 56; 1991 (15 games)Fewest: 14; 1972 (9 games)INTs: 31; 1991 (15 games)Fumbles Lost: 25; 1991 (15 games)Returns: 24; 1985 (11 games)Yards: 438; 1985 (11 games)Best Turnover Margin: +18; 1970 (9 games)

Conversions, SeasonYoungstown StateThird Down Conversions: 108; 1989, 1992Third-Down Pct.: 51.9 (108-208); 1989Fourth Down Conversions: 23; 1991Fourth-Down Pct.: 90.9 (10-11); 2006OpponentThird Down Conversions: 100; 1999Third-Down Pct.: 48.5 (100-206); 1999Fourth Down Conversions: 21-34; 1983Fourth-Down Pct.: 77.8 (7-9); 1986

MiscellaneousWins, Season: 14; 1994Losses, Season: 9; 1986 and 1970Consecutive Wins: 14; 1994Consecutive Losses: 12; Nov. 1969-Sept. 1971Consecutive Home Wins:13; Oct. 1992-Oct. 1994Consecutive Home Unbeaten Streak:24; Oct. 1992-Sept. 1995Consecutive Road Wins:8; Oct. 1999-Oct. 2000Consecutive Road Losses:12; Nov. 1969-Oct. 1972Consecutive Gateway Wins5; 11/21/1998 to 10/23/1999Consecutive Gateway Losses4; 2004Longest Unbeaten Streak20; Nov. 20, 1993-Dec. 17, 1994Longest Winless Streak12; Nov. 1969-Sept. 1971Longest Winning Streaks14; Sept. 10-Dec. 17, 199411; Sept. 1-Nov. 24, 199011; Nov. 2, 1991-Sept. 19, 1992Best Regular-Season Records11-0; 1990 | 10-0-1; 1994 | 7-0-1; 1941Consecutive Winning Seasons7; 1940-49; 1996-2002

Consecutive Losing Seasons: 5; 1967-1971Consecutive Games Scoring: 92; 1980-88Consecutive Games Points Allowed: 56; 1984-89Consecutive Shutouts: 4; 1941-42Consecutive Times Shutout: 2; 1952, 1971Shutouts in a Season: 5, 1941Times Shutout in a Season: 3, 1971Games Scoring 10+ Points: 54; 1991-95Games Allowing 10+ Points: 16; three timesBiggest Halftime Comeback:21; vs. Central Michigan, Nov, 11, 1972Opponent Biggest Halftime Comeback:26; Morehead State, Oct. 19, 196824; Delaware, Nov. 10, 1979Biggest 4th-Quarter Comeback:16 vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 17, 1972Opponent Biggest 4th-Quarter Comeback:20; Southern Illinois, Nov. 11, 2000

TOP SCORING PERFORMANCES50-Plus Point Games63 vs. Alcorn State • Nov. 25, 199459 vs. Northeastern • Sept, 28, 199158 at Ashland • Sept. 23, 197857 vs. Morgan State • Sept. 21, 199156 vs.Wingate • Oct. 21, 199556 vs. Central Florida • Nov. 27, 199356 vs. Morgan State • Sept. 18, 199356 at Central State • Oct. 14, 197856 vs. Wayne State • Oct. 26, 197455 vs. Indiana State • Oct. 7, 200655 vs. Gustavus Adolphus • Nov. 10, 196052 vs. Buff alo • Oct. 11, 199752 vs. Slippery Rock • Sept. 24, 199452 vs. Alabama A&M • Dec. 1, 197952 vs. Eastern Illinois • Nov. 5, 197751 vs. Clarion • Sept. 28, 199651 vs. Tennessee Tech • Oct. 6, 198451 vs. Slippery Rock • Aug. 31, 200650 vs. Clarion • Sept. 3, 1998 50 vs. South Dakota State • Nov. 24, 1979

Combined Points101 | James Madison 52, YSU 49 • 199296 | Delaware 51, YSU 45 • 197996 | Pensacola Navy 58, YSU 38 • 196890 | YSU 55, Gustavus Adolphus 35 • 196089 | YSU 56, Central State 33 • 1978

Points in Consecutive Games116 | 57 vs. Morgan State 59 vs. Northeastern • 1991107 | 58 vs. Ashland 49 vs. Saginaw Valley State • 1978102 | 50 vs. South Dakota State 52 vs. Alabama A&M • 197996 | 40 vs. Eastern Illinois 56 vs. Central State • 197895 | 45 vs. Delaware 50 vs. South Dakota State • 1979


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Total Rushing Passing 1st 3rd PenYear GP Yds YPG Att. Yds YPG TD Att. Comp. Int Pct. Yds YPG TD Downs Down Fum-Lost Pen Yds Pts PPG2007 11 4,035 366.8 458 2,161 196.5 28 284 176 6 62.0 1,874 170.4 7 212 76-156 14-9 58 431 301 27.42006 14 5,343 381.6 581 3,132 223.7 38 317 181 12 57.1 2,211 157.9 17 277 84-179 13-5 76 634 440 31.42005 11 4,205 382.3 474 2,108 191.6 23 288 170 8 59.0 2,097 190.6 17 227 74-159 20-8 59 461 306 27.82004 11 3,757 341.5 465 1,879 170.8 16 280 163 10 58.2 1,878 170.7 17 193 60-161 24-8 64 542 270 24.5 2003 12 3,832 319.3 508 2,147 178.9 19 284 143 11 50.3 1,685 140.4 14 219 65-173 17-14 63 520 281 23.42002 11 3,449 313.5 519 2,169 197.2 19 178 88 6 49.4 1,280 116.4 7 177 54-154 29-15 56 540 215 19.5 2001 11 4,478 407.1 569 3,083 280.3 35 188 110 10 58.5 1,395 126.8 8 225 60-145 33-19 62 488 368 33.52000 12 3,637 303.1 579 2,017 168.1 23 210 114 6 54.3 1,620 135.0 17 198 78-179 19-11 55 520 296 24.71999 15 5,704 380.3 704 2,982 198.8 32 310 181 8 58.4 2,722 181.5 21 299 93-206 14-4 65 510 421 28.11998 11 3,461 314.6 529 2,093 190.3 18 197 109 8 55.3 1,368 124.4 12 197 62-158 21-11 48 409 250 22.71997 15 5,342 356.1 754 3,190 212.7 44 266 156 8 58.6 2,152 143.5 11 297 92-206 27-13 73 659 460 30.71996 11 3,503 318.5 578 2,144 194.9 24 178 95 5 53.4 1,359 123.5 9 181 73-170 19-9 51 458 261 23.71995 11 3,619 329.0 448 1,460 132.7 14 321 172 9 53.6 2,159 196.3 11 201 73-174 26-16 47 385 188 17.11994 15 5,014 334.3 651 2,526 168.4 27 330 194 9 58.8 2,488 163.5 22 268 85-209 24-14 73 676 418 27.91993 15 5,129 341.9 745 3,598 239.9 45 236 134 4 56.8 1,531 102.1 7 275 90-197 31-16 82 744 448 29.91992 15 5,486 365.7 742 3,096 206.4 41 287 162 10 56.5 2,390 159.3 13 308 108-224 18-9 75 669 448 29.91991 15 5,130 342.0 852 3,534 235.6 39 222 114 14 51.4 1,596 106.4 9 286 84-220 34-18 73 641 413 27.51990 12 4,443 370.3 626 2,686 223.8 23 203 109 7 53.7 1,757 158.8 16 235 57-156 25-10 53 436 340 28.31989 13 4,975 382.7 743 3,323 255.6 34 244 125 8 51.2 1,652 127.1 11 283 108-208 38-11 67 568 372 28.61988 11 3,390 308.2 467 1,863 169.4 19 285 156 17 54.7 1,527 138.8 2 189 69-165 21-10 51 496 190 17.31987 12 4,124 343.7 482 1,647 137.3 13 368 219 11 59.5 2,477 206.4 15 225 84-188 15-4 74 641 240 20.01986 11 4,176 379.6 464 1,839 167.2 15 341 199 11 58.4 2,337 212.5 10 235 74-167 12-5 73 665 221 20.11985 11 4.093 372.1 488 1,687 153.4 12 332 174 24 52.4 2,406 218.7 18 214 71-162 25-10 91 717 259 23.61984 11 3,628 329.8 561 1,876 170.5 17 279 135 20 48.4 1,752 159.3 11 194 61-177 21-14 102 798 231 21.01983 11 4,151 377.4 471 1,743 158.5 12 312 168 16 53.8 2,408 218.9 18 201 46-152 35-18 83 730 269 24.51982 11 3,484 316.7 543 2,044 185.8 19 314 148 19 46.5 1,440 130.9 6 166 54-162 34-17 73 544 246 22.41981 11 3,571 324.6 540 2,280 207.3 25 207 91 15 44.0 1,291 117.4 8 184 35-18 69 569 282 25.61980 11 2,600 236.4 613 1,530 139.1 13 227 86 23 37.9 1,070 97.3 3 165 29-20 79 759 144 13.11979 13 5,228 402.1 682 2,930 225.4 34 302 146 17 48.3 2,298 176.8 21 272 37-15 83 846 416 32.01978 12 4,636 386.3 700 3,010 250.8 32 226 101 18 44.7 1,626 135.5 18 229 36-22 99 940 402 33.51977 10 3,159 215.9 514 1,860 186.0 27 194 85 8 43.8 1,299 129.9 8 184 41-25 69 690 275 27.51976 10 3,318 331.8 525 1,848 184.8 16 223 111 14 49.8 1,470 147.0 6 191 65-177 39-25 75 682 191 19.11975 9 2,944 327.1 434 1,745 193.9 14 166 78 15 47.0 1,199 133.2 4 162 33-120 33-16 61 707 139 15.41974 10 3,609 360.9 563 2,445 244.5 27 159 80 12 50.3 1,164 116.4 5 187 64-129 21-16 55 494 258 25.81973 10 2,919 291.9 508 1,761 176.1 12 193 80 15 41.4 1,148 114.8 6 142 54-159 37-18 91 783 129 12.91972 9 348.6 387.3 371 1,363 151.4 13 267 139 9 51.9 2,123 235.8 18 178 20-12 68 589 221 24.61971 8 2,277 284.6 341 1,105 138.1 6 209 97 13 46.4 1,172 146.5 7 124 18-10 38 329 101 12.61970 9 3,307 367.5 354 1,287 143.0 15 338 154 17 45.6 2,020 224.5 10 175 29-16 41 321 169 18.71969 8 2,344 293.0 288 684 85.5 3 232 94 18 40.5 1,660 207.5 12 107 25-8 49 501 132 16.51968 9 2,870 318.9 346 1,015 112.8 12 281 121 21 43.1 1,855 206.1 16 114 -- 33-17 57 486 185 20.61967 9 3,038 337.6 490 2,124 236.0 15 143 66 11 46.1 914 101.6 9 -- 29-11 55 486 187 20.81966 9 2,897 321.9 456 1,965 218.3 19 135 63 13 46.6 932 103.6 6 123 -- 23-12 58 681 182 20.21965 7 1,668 238.3 381 1,223 174.7 92 36 11 39.1 445 63.6 3 -- 132 18.91964 9 -- 198 22.01963 10 2,467 246.7 467 2,027 202.7 18 108 35 8 32.4 440 44.0 1 -- 44 403 133 13.31962 9 2,303 255.9 425 1,717 190.8 12 90 36 11 40.0 586 65.1 6 120 -- 42 391 132 14.71961 9 2,154 239.3 357 1,549 172.1 17 98 31 9 31.6 605 67.2 5 94 -- 29-12 37 388 151 16.81960 8 2,544 318.0 379 1,811 226.4 22 96 41 7 42.7 733 91.6 9 128 -- 25-11 49 447 223 27.91959 10 2,467 246.7 288 1,201 120.1 7 191 83 22 43.3 1,266 126.6 12 114 -- 16-7 46 409 129 12.91958 8 1,752 219.0 276 1,128 141.0 10 100 35 15 35.0 624 78.0 7 81 -- 21-9 47 415 114 14.31957 9 2,456 272.9 413 1,661 184.6 18 108 45 14 41.7 795 88.3 2 122 -- 38-18 43 444 132 14.71956 8 2,236 279.5 343 1,338 167.3 16 126 51 13 40.5 898 112.3 2 93 -- 20-9 290 125 15.61955 9 2,649 294.3 1,724 191.6 21 126 57 45.2 925 102.8 3 106 -- 172 19.11954 9 2,696 299.5 1,926 214.0 23 100 47 47.0 770 85.6 10 98 -- 216 24.01953 8 2,250 281.3 1,454 181.8 14 112 50 44.6 796 99.5 6 95 -- 133 16.61951 9 1,786 198.4 373 1,023 113.7 9 168 64 21 38.1 763 84.8 4 94 -- 35-20 247 88 9.81949 8 2,472 309.0 344 1,439 179.9 8 140 66 17 47.1 1,033 129.1 12 108 -- 330 141 17.7

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Special Teams Year-By-Year Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Punts

Year GP No. Yds Avg. LG TD No. Yds Avg. LG TDs No. Yards Avg. LG2007 11 34 337 9.9 76 0 34 680 20.0 38 0 51 1,875 36.8 572006 14 39 186 7.8 64 1 39 720 18.5 33 0 60 2,222 37.0 522005 11 21 188 9.0 36 0 15 313 20.9 44 0 46 1,693 36.8 672004 11 24 171 7.1 27 0 42 799 19.0 75 0 62 2,372 38.3 702003 12 29 210 7.2 30 0 43 981 22.8 78 0 67 2,585 38.6 602002 11 25 207 8.3 66 0 27 507 18.8 42 0 68 2,416 35.5 522001 11 32 503 15.7 77 3 33 715 21.7 89 1 50 1,829 36.6 542000 12 29 175 6.0 23 0 31 574 18.5 48 0 65 2,471 38.0 851999 15 16 97 6.1 21 0 57 1,207 21.2 46 0 63 2,549 40.5 611998 11 27 210 7.8 24 0 47 808 17.2 34 0 59 2,144 36.3 551997 15 38 295 7.8 24 1 34 675 19.9 37 0 75 2,655 35.4 671996 11 43 254 5.9 18 1 23 428 18.6 57 0 67 2,440 36.4 561995 11 19 247 4.6 14 0 45 876 19.5 43 0 60 1,953 32.6 531994 15 36 259 7.2 28 0 34 835 24.6 81 0 71 2,821 39.7 661993 15 31 280 9.0 36 1 43 801 18.6 39 1 60 2,330 38.8 531992 15 36 430 11.9 71 2 51 1,024 20.1 58 0 64 2,302 36.0 671991 15 36 184 5.1 15 0 46 1,005 21.9 88 0 64 2,245 35.1 661990 12 10 97 9.7 37 0 31 787 25.4 91 2 52 1,793 34.5 591989 13 25 128 5.1 14 0 42 911 21.7 55 0 58 1,907 32.9 551988 11 21 149 7.9 23 0 49 1,045 21.3 57 0 55 2,022 36.8 601987 12 28 213 7.6 44 0 46 971 21.1 53 0 66 2,435 36.9 491986 11 20 124 6.2 28 0 45 754 16.8 30 0 54 2,007 37.2 551985 11 15 84 5.6 12 0 39 727 18.6 53 0 59 2,468 41.8 731984 11 43 132 3.1 22 0 29 515 17.8 29 0 85 3,475 40.9 661983 11 35 222 6.3 25 0 43 951 22.1 91 1 59 2,351 39.9 601982 11 38 277 7.3 81 1 39 680 17.4 43 0 64 2,555 39.9 641981 11 35 194 6.3 60 1 31 434 14.0 27 0 74 3,027 40.9 671980 11 21 126 6.0 19 1 35 660 14.7 58 0 83 3,074 37.0 571979 13 15 82 5.5 46 0 33 555 16.8 52 0 47 1,905 40.5 601978 12 28 231 8.3 37 1 39 647 16.6 44 0 55 1,995 36.3 591977 10 17 101 5.9 26 1 31 379 12.2 23 0 42 1,566 38.2 631976 10 20 102 5.1 42 0 31 561 18.1 39 0 46 1,729 37.5 721975 9 33 269 8.2 22 394 17.9 46 1,795 39.0 691974 10 26 227 8.4 70 1 27 485 17.9 30 0 51 1,962 38.5 701973 10 18 61 3.3 0 44 835 18.9 0 62 2,272 36.6 751972 9 30 142 4.7 0 38 591 15.5 0 51 1,912 37.5 561971 8 14 56 4.0 0 31 396 12.8 0 62 2,161 35.6 671970 9 13 47 3.6 0 57 893 15.7 0 57 1,567 27.5 471969 8 20 238 11.9 52 2 62 2,036 32.8 601968 9 10 72 7.2 47 846 18.0 68 2,489 36.6 1967 9 22 302 13.7 35 632 18.1 51 1,684 33.0 1966 9 19 79 4.2 25 310 12.4 62 2,165 34.91965 7 92 41 1,335 32.6 571963 10 49 1,593 32.51962 9 41 1,479 36.11961 9 43 1,524 35.41960 8 13 200 15.4 1 34 1,075 31.6 1959 10 12 112 9.3 21 288 13.7 0 50 1,614 32.3 1958 8 11 130 11.8 26 337 13.0 0 33 1,032 31.31957 9 9 80 8.9 31 611 19.7 0 39 1,310 33.61956 8 15 138 9.2 25 484 19.4 1 38 1,257 33.1

DefensePoints Per Game1. 1962 9.92. 1994 10.13. 1953 11.04. 1996 11.65. 1974 11.86. 1990 12.26. 1975 12.27. 1956 12.38. 1963 12.79. 1959 12.910. 1955 13.1

Rushing DefenseYards Per Game1. 1965 69.12. 1978 83.33. 1994 85.74. 1981 104.65. 1982 110.36. 1997 113.27. 1966 118.28. 1967 118.79. 1979 119.010. 1991 122.2

Passing DefenseYards Per Game1. 1966 25.32. 1956 60.63. 1963 65.14. 1958 81.15. 1969 87.16. 1959 87.97. 1962 90.08. 1961 92.09. 1957 94.010. 1971 95.1

Total DefenseYards Per Game1. 1965 192.32. 1963 202.83. 1978 232.44. 1962 238.45. 1956 240.46. 1966 243.67. 1994 249.38. 1974 250.59. 1996 253.210. 1958 256.8

WinningestPercentage1. 1994 14-0-1 .9672. 1941 7-0-1 .9403. 1990 11-1 .9174. 1946 7-1 .8754. 1953 7-1 .8756. 1993 13-2 .8676. 1997 13-2 .8678. 1979 11-2 .8469. 1978 10-2 .83310. 1940 7-1-1 .830

ScoringPoints Per Game1. 2001 33.51. 1978 33.53. 1979 32.04. 2006 31.45. 1997 30.76. 1993 29.96. 1992 29.98. 1989 28.69. 1990 28.310. 1999 28.1

Total Off enseYards Per Game1. 2001 407.12. 1979 402.13. 1972 387.34. 1978 386.35. 1989 382.76. 2005 382.37. 2006 381.68. 1999 380.39. 1986 379.610. 1983 377.4

RushingYards Per Game1. 2001 280.32. 1989 255.63. 1978 250.84. 1974 244.55. 1993 239.96. 1991 235.67. 1960 226.48. 1979 225.49. 2006 223.710. 1990 223.8

PassingYards Per Game1. 1972 235.82. 1970 224.53. 1983 218.94. 1985 218.75. 1986 212.56. 1969 207.57. 1987 206.48. 1968 206.19. 1995 196.310. 1999 181.5

10-WInSeasons1. 1994 142. 1997 132. 1997 134. 1991 124. 1999 126. 1979 116. 1990 116. 2006 116. 1992 1110. 1978 10

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Placekicker John Placekicker John Dowling owns the Dowling owns the FCS record with 11 FCS record with 11 career game-career game-winning kicks from winning kicks from 1984-87, including 1984-87, including one as time expired one as time expired to beat Bowling to beat Bowling Green on Sept. 12, Green on Sept. 12, 1987.1987.

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Yds YPG TD Downs Down Fum-Lost Pen Yds Pts PPG2007 11 3,500 318.2 410 1,430 130.0 15 296 179 11 60.5 2,070 188.2 10 189 62-159 19-9 61 428 203 18.52006 14 5,046 360.4 498 2,378 169.9 24 390 223 15 57.2 2,668 190.6 16 267 61-170 21-13 68 526 323 23.12005 11 3,634 330.4 398 1,468 133.5 10 323 182 18 56.3 2,166 133.5 11 198 65-157 19-8 60 509 178 16.22004 11 4,158 378.0 483 2,111 191.9 14 308 163 7 52.9 2,047 186.1 13 206 65-173 20-9 77 639 272 24.72003 12 4,703 391.9 568 2,699 224.9 21 300 160 13 53.3 2,004 167.0 9 243 55-170 24-11 75 711 283 23.62002 11 3,064 278.5 451 1,414 128.5 10 280 153 9 54.6 1,650 150.0 8 173 65-169 29-15 83 656 201 18.32001 11 3,218 292.5 440 1,507 137.0 11 297 161 14 54.2 1,711 155.5 11 180 48-159 30-22 60 498 191 17.42000 12 3,494 291.2 459 1,645 137.1 11 327 168 20 51.4 1,849 137.1 10 189 51-167 14-10 70 618 189 15.81999 15 6,178 411.9 601 2,963 197.5 25 455 281 18 61.8 3,215 214.3 21 329 100-206 19-8 91 760 363 24.21998 11 4,140 376.4 465 1,974 179.5 21 323 176 14 54.5 2,166 196.9 13 230 73-155 28-8 63 591 261 23.71997 15 4,292 286.1 530 1,698 113.2 12 443 215 13 48.5 2,594 172.9 15 240 67-213 31-18 75 749 233 15.51996 11 2,785 253.2 436 1,485 135.0 9 256 121 10 47.3 1,300 118.2 5 159 47-171 19-13 46 450 128 11.61995 11 3,611 328.3 453 1,768 160.7 11 313 169 16 54.0 1,843 167.6 10 196 49-152 21-11 53 528 236 21.51994 15 3,739 249.3 511 1,285 85.7 8 447 240 26 53.7 2,454 163.6 10 220 76-217 34-19 80 802 152 10.11993 15 4,833 322.2 590 2,047 138.3 16 467 241 21 51.6 2,759 183.9 12 261 70-199 28-16 98 800 232 15.51992 15 5,416 361.1 628 2,793 186.2 23 431 239 25 55.5 2,623 174.9 14 308 90-210 26-19 84 709 295 19.71991 15 4,641 309.4 553 1,833 122.2 15 460 249 31 54.1 2,808 187.2 15 259 68-215 34-25 82 766 259 17.11990 12 3,687 307.3 461 1,631 135.9 9 361 178 22 49.3 2,056 171.3 8 206 56-169 31-15 63 534 146 12.21989 13 4,020 309.2 477 1,941 149.3 19 331 164 20 49.6 2,079 159.9 11 213 66-164 34-18 59 494 245 18.81988 11 4,317 392.5 506 2,113 192.1 17 270 154 13 57.0 2,204 200.4 16 231 70-167 26-13 59 549 267 24.31987 12 3,956 329.7 531 1,929 160.8 21 312 167 10 53.5 2,027 168.9 5 224 76-176 31-11 71 553 231 19.31986 11 4,521 411.0 541 2,806 255.1 21 218 120 8 55.0 1,715 155.9 13 239 68-142 26-18 70 621 288 26.21985 11 4,032 366.6 504 1,967 178.8 17 245 125 15 51.0 2,065 187.7 17 184 60-155 32-16 93 809 286 26.01984 11 3,094 281.3 408 1,360 123.6 11 327 136 13 41.6 1,734 157.6 9 165 47-168 24-9 83 673 210 19.11983 11 3,812 346.5 475 1,688 153.5 16 292 133 17 45.5 2,124 193.1 16 184 55-169 28-12 66 510 270 24.51982 11 3,197 290.6 425 1,213 110.3 12 314 148 19 47.1 1,984 180.4 17 169 55-165 27-15 79 573 248 22.51981 11 3,352 304.7 447 1,151 104.6 14 331 161 15 48.5 2,201 200.1 10 183 37-19 82 774 215 19.51980 11 3,030 275.5 431 1,619 147.2 15 261 106 13 40.6 1,420 129.1 12 137 25-20 74 690 251 22.81979 13 3,593 276.4 494 1,547 119.0 14 337 152 27 45.1 2,046 157.4 10 196 33-18 76 609 209 16.11978 12 2,789 232.4 453 999 83.3 9 305 139 27 45.6 1,790 149.2 10 164 40-25 93 854 182 15.21977 10 2,948 294.8 519 1,740 174.0 15 204 89 13 43.6 1,208 120.8 9 156 31-18 62 536 205 20.51976 10 3,178 317.8 521 2,017 201.7 18 152 79 17 52.3 1,161 116.1 10 158 54-143 47-27 60 716 217 21.71975 9 2,476 275.1 460 1,578 175.3 10 129 56 7 43.4 898 99.8 4 129 45-136 29-15 62 518 110 12.21974 10 2,505 250.5 480 1,351 135.1 10 188 82 19 43.0 1,154 115.4 3 113 40-134 25-21 52 483 118 11.81973 10 2,733 273.3 444 1,439 143.9 16 200 81 21 40.5 1,279 127.9 8 148 54-148 31-17 62 561 200 20.01972 9 2,790 310.0 432 1,653 183.6 15 184 82 7 44.5 1,139 126.4 10 142 11-6 64 565 197 21.81971 8 2,507 313.4 429 1,746 218.3 18 125 53 6 42.4 761 95.1 8 133 16-8 45 451 184 23.01970 9 3,147 349.7 469 2,052 228.0 29 172 85 4 49.4 1,095 121.7 12 157 18-11 52 508 323 35.91969 8 3,286 410.8 473 1,944 243.0 19 190 85 12 44.7 1,342 167.8 14 163 22-11 58 632 243 30.41968 9 2,704 300.4 443 1,296 144.0 12 220 107 8 48.6 1,408 156.4 14 145 -- 29-14 43 418 255 28.31967 9 2,420 268.9 329 1,068 118.7 8 221 94 11 42.5 1,352 150.2 14 -- 20-14 44 439 166 18.41966 9 2,192 243.6 383 1,064 118.2 9 207 89 11 42.9 1,128 25.3 7 119 -- 34-16 35 512 125 13.91965 7 1,346 192.3 255 484 69.1 170 79 17 46.5 862 123.1 4 -- 93 13.31964 9 -- 127 14.11963 10 2,028 202.8 414 1,377 137.7 13 137 55 12 40.1 651 65.1 6 -- 43 407 127 12.71962 9 2,146 238.4 347 1,336 148.4 10 135 61 15 45.2 810 90.0 3 97 -- 35 316 89 9.91961 9 2,601 289.0 428 1,773 197.0 15 123 53 10 43.1 828 92.0 8 120 -- 29-14 33 352 157 17.41960 8 2,265 283.1 370 1,244 155.5 20 159 79 13 49.7 1,021 127.6 6 121 -- 29-15 33 340 176 22.01959 10 2,590 259.0 420 1,711 171.1 17 169 58 18 34.3 879 87.9 2 130 -- 23-15 58 529 129 12.91958 8 2,054 256.8 439 1,405 175.6 16 112 49 9 43.8 649 81.1 4 120 -- 23-15 50 490 148 18.51957 9 2,412 268.0 436 1,566 174.0 21 124 60 7 48.4 846 94.0 5 126 -- 34-24 42 435 171 19.01956 8 1,923 240.4 399 1,438 179.8 10 92 30 8 32.6 485 60.6 5 89 -- 22-17 310 98 12.31951 9 2,931 325.7 471 1,817 201.9 20 169 76 18 45.0 1,114 123.8 8 132 -- 32-17 617 211 23.41949 8 2,344 293.0 1,441 180.1 14 147 66 44.9 903 112.8 6 103 -- 375 140 17.5

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OPPONENT TWICE IN SAME YEAR1942 • Geneva | W, 20-0 • W, 31-191978 • Eastern Illinois | W, 40-24 • L, 22-26*1979 • Delaware | L, 45-51 • L, 21-38*1994 • Eastern Kentucky | W, 13-6 • W, 18-15*2006 • Illinois State | W, 27-13 • W, 28-21**Indicates Playoff Game

RECORD BY THE MONTHMonth Games Record Pct.August 7 7-0-0 1.000September 189 108-77-4 .582October 271 152-116-3 .566November 199 125-65-10 .653December 25 19-6-0 .760

LONGEST SERIES VS. OPPONENTS35 | Akron23 | Western Illinois22 | Northern Iowa21 | Baldwin-Wallace21 | Gustavus Adolphus20 | Eastern Kentucky

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1987 Lorenzo Davis 131 647 4.9 21988 Lorenzo Davis 110 581 5.2 61989 Archie Herring 166 1,095 6.6 121990 Archie Herring 221 904 4.0 111991 Tamron Smith 301 1,545 5.1 101992 Tamron Smith 322 1,403 4.3 211993 Tamron Smith 287 1,433 4.9 201994 Shawn Patton 322 1,626 5.0 141995 Jake Andreadis 138 593 4.3 61996 Adrian Brown 164 655 4.0 111997 Jake Andreadis 195 1,057 5.4 111998 Adrian Brown 194 884 4.6 81999 Adrian Brown 320 1,589 5.0 172000 P.J. Mays 184 781 4.2 102001 P.J. Mays 227 1,446 6.4 212002 P.J. Mays 225 1,284 5.0 112003 Josh Cayson 135 707 5.2 42004 Monquantae Gibson 124 680 5.5 52005 Marcus Mason 176 892 5.1 82006 Marcus Mason 302 1,847 6.1 232007 Kevin Smith 123 610 5.0 10

ReceivingYear Player No. Yards Avg. TD1949 Frank Davanzo 22 284 12.9 31951 John Boliver 11 166 15.1 31956 Tony Cougras 15 290 19.3 11957 Tom Smolanovich 14 253 18.1 01958 Tom Smolanovich 14 317 22.6 41959 Paul Ceremuga 39 615 15.8 81960 Dave Johnson 16 271 16.9 41961 Fred Quatro 10 208 20.8 21962 Frank Horvath 12 192 16.0 21963 Bill Leshnock 13 137 10.5 01965 Barry Rose 9 139 15.4 11966 Craig Cotton 24 280 11.7 31967 Dave DelSignore 23 441 19.2 61968 Dave DelSignore 43 722 16.8 81969 Dave DelSignore 36 843 23.4 71970 Bob Ferranti 46 808 17.5 41971 Bob Ferranti 36 514 14.4 41972 Bob Ferranti 43 725 16.8 71973 Dave Ferguson 28 369 13.2 01974 Dave Ferguson 38 674 18.4 21975 Bob Davie 22 259 11.7 01976 Russ Musiel 31 406 13.1 21977 Jim Ferranti 47 690 14.7 21978 Jim Ferranti 42 857 20.4 101979 Jim Ferranti 75 1,276 17.0 131980 Joe Koken 24 260 10.8 11981 Jeff Patterson 23 337 13.7 21982 Jeff Patterson 28 611 21.8 41983 John Goode 45 974 21.2 111984 Frank Pokorny 43 549 12.8 71985 Rick Shepas 61 959 15.7 31986 Rick Shepas 54 821 15.2 21987 Maury Bident 49 637 13.0 41988 Dave McIntosh 27 286 10.6 11989 Lorenzo Davis 33 547 16.6 21990 Ray Ellington 37 696 18.8 51991 Andre Ballinger 30 408 13.6 31992 Herb Williams 72 1,306 18.1 91993 Don Zwisler 33 527 16.0 31994 Don Zwisler 49 861 17.6 91995 William Walker 42 651 15.5 31996 Renauld Ray 25 507 20.3 21997 Willis Marshall 40 490 12.3 11998 Renauld Ray 26 562 21.6 7

RushingYear Player No. Yards Avg. TD1949 Al Campana 78 387 4.9 41951 Ralph Goldston 83 469 5.7 21956 Dave Kimmel 168 940 5.6 61957 Dave Kimmel 133 790 5.9 61958 Ray Carter 84 385 4.6 11959 Ralph Morelli 78 447 5.7 31960 Frank Horvath 150 1,010 6.7 91961 Frank Horvath 138 1,006 7.3 101962 Frank Horvath 117 525 4.5 41963 Phil Williams 129 656 5.0 71965 Sanford Rivers 122 476 3.9 31966 Dick Adipotti 64 600 9.3 61967 Ken Kacenga 132 692 5.2 41968 Ken Kacenga 125 614 4.9 71969 Dick Banks 80 310 3.8 11970 Rosie Blackwell 159 773 4.9 71971 Rosie Blackwell 116 586 5.1 41972 Dave Garden 128 604 4.9 71973 Dave Garden 187 808 4.3 41974 John Kinch 251 1,158 4.6 10 1975 Dave Garden 112 523 4.3 71976 Marschell Brumfi eld 138 641 4.6 3 1977 Marschell Brumfi eld 119 493 4.1 151978 Marschell Brumfi eld 163 866 5.3 141979 Robby Robson 268 1,144 4.3 241980 Robby Robson 269 897 3.3 71981 Paris Wicks 245 1,363 5.6 161982 Paris Wicks 282 1,392 4.9 101983 Robert L. Thompson 120 506 4.2 41984 John Murphy 173 685 4.0 31985 Robert L. Thompson 126 492 3.9 41986 Rod Love 147 691 4.7 4

1999 Elliott Giles 62 1,301 21.0 82000 Eugene Mintze 26 356 13.7 12001 Jerald Burley 21 314 15.0 32002 Jerald Burley 20 363 18.1 32003 Kyle Smith 29 530 18.3 32004 Kyle Smith 28 444 15.9 22005 Kyle Smith 37 482 13.0 52006 T.J. Peterson 53 767 14.5 72007 Ferlando Williams 42 499 11.9 2

PassingYear Player Att.-Comp. Pct. Yds TD 1949 Robert Gibson 92-49 53.2 754 101951 George Ceremuga 65-24 36.9 339 01956 Jerry Cox 73-35 48.0 567 21957 Mike Santor 52-20 38.5 345 01958 Harold Green 66-22 33.3 433 41959 Harold Green 187-81 43.3 1,245 121960 Harold Green 75-36 48.0 643 81961 Ben Bruno 53-18 31.5 260 21962 Ben Bruno 50-24 48.0 337 41963 Ben Bruno 82-29 35.0 321 11965 Joe Roth 68-27 39.7 372 31966 Joe Piunno 127-61 48.0 911 61967 Joe Roth 90-43 47.8 664 6 1968 Denny Klembara 280-121 43.2 1,855 161969 Denny Klembara 223-93 41.7 1,639 121970 Ron Jaworski 200-98 49.0 1,411 71971 Ron Jaworski 190-87 45.8 1,059 71972 Ron Jaworski 259-139 53.6 2,123 181973 Cliff Stoudt 151-64 42.3 962 41974 Cliff Stoudt 154-77 50.0 1,144 51975 Cliff Stoudt 135-66 48.9 1,022 21976 Cliff Stoudt 197-96 48.7 1,259 51977 Keith Snoddy 133-56 42.1 832 71978 Keith Snoddy 199-86 43.2 1,332 141979 Keith Snoddy 209-103 49.3 1,623 15

Lorenzo Davis led the team in rushing twice Lorenzo Davis led the team in rushing twice (1987 and 1988) and receiving once (1989).(1987 and 1988) and receiving once (1989).

ANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERSANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS

Renauld Ray led the Penguins in receiving in Renauld Ray led the Penguins in receiving in 1996 and 19981996 and 1998..

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TB Adrian Brown rushed for 1,589TB Adrian Brown rushed for 1,589 yards and yards and scored 17 touchdowns in 1999.scored 17 touchdowns in 1999.

1980 Les Pakalnis 114-41 36.0 520 21981 Jamie DeVore 151-62 41.0 947 81982 Griffi n Keys 104-56 53.8 758 41983 Jamie DeVore 124-75 60.5 1,021 91984 Trenton Lykes 135-67 49.6 833 81985 Bob Courtney 203-101 49.8 1,473 111986 Trenton Lykes 315-190 60.3 2,138 101987 Trenton Lykes 365-216 59.2 2,452 151988 Frank Edie 128-71 55.4 717 01989 Ray Isaac 200-100 50.0 1,299 91990 Ray Isaac 186-99 53.2 1,597 141991 Ray Isaac 195-100 51.3 1,383 71992 Nick Cochran 254-145 57.1 2,196 121993 Mark Brungard 224-129 57.6 1,504 71994 Mark Brungard 314-189 60.2 2,453 211995 Mark Brungard 311-165 53.0 2,010 101996 Demond Tidwell 119-68 57.1 921 61997 Demond Tidwell 242-147 60.7 1,961 91998 Jeff Ryan 152-84 55.2 1,036 81999 Jeff Ryan 288-172 59.7 2,573 192000 Jeff Ryan 192-105 54.7 1,416 152001 Jeff Ryan 161-96 59.6 1,201 82002 Aaron Marshall 98-51 52.0 711 62003 Aaron Marshall 224-111 49.6 1,316 122004 Tom Zetts 255-154 60.4 1,822 162005 Tom Zetts 258-154 59.7 1,949 142006 Tom Zetts 301-171 56.8 2,086 142007 Tom Zetts 277-173 62.5 1,845 7

ScoringYear Player TD XP 2P FG Pts.1938 Matzie Perantoni 6 0 0 0 361939 Jim Heber 3 3 0 0 211940 Tony Aiello 7 1 0 0 431941 Pete Lanzi 6 1 0 0 371942 Al Perl 13 0 0 0 781946 Pete Lanzi 8 2 0 0 501947 Al Campana 8 0 0 0 481948 Al Campana 10 1 0 0 611949 Frank Davanzo 5 0 0 0 301950 Ralph Goldston 5 0 0 0 301951 John Boliver 3 0 0 0 181952 Lee Bobo 5 0 0 0 30 Dick Franco 5 0 0 0 301953 Joe Guido 4 7 0 0 311954 Frank Beck 9 8 0 0 621955 Walter Dawson 8 0 0 0 481956 John Rouse 5 8 0 0 381957 Dave Kimmel 6 0 0 0 361958 Tom Richards 5 0 0 0 301959 Paul Ceremuga 8 0 2 0 501960 Frank Horvath 11 0 1 0 681961 Frank Horvath 11 0 0 0 661962 Frank Horvath 6 0 0 0 361963 Phil Williams 7 0 0 0 421965 Dick Adipotti 8 0 0 0 481966 Dick Adipotti 6 0 0 0 361967 Dick Adipotti 7 1 0 0 441968 Dave DelSignore 8 0 0 0 481969 Dave DelSignore 9 0 1 0 561970 Roosevelt Blackwell 7 0 0 0 421971 Roosevelt Blackwell 4 0 0 0 241972 Bob Ferranti 7 0 0 0 421973 Dave Garden 4 0 0 0 241974 John Kinch 10 0 0 0 601975 Cliff Stoudt 7 1 0 0 431976 Cliff Stoudt 7 0 0 0 421977 Marschell Brumfi eld 15 0 0 0 90

1978 Marschell Brumfi eld 15 0 0 0 901979 Robby Robson 20 0 0 0 1201980 Robby Robson 7 0 0 0 421981 Paris Wicks 17 0 1 0 1041982 Paul McFadden 11 21 0 17 721983 John Goode 11 0 0 0 661984 John Dowling 0 26 0 9 531985 John Dowling 0 25 0 14 671986 Lorenzo Davis 10 0 1 0 621987 Lorenzo Davis 2 0 0 0 121988 Darren Morgan 0 16 0 12 521989 Robert Fozkos 0 43 0 17 941990 Jeff Wilkins 0 34 1 17 861991 Leo Hawkins 14 0 0 0 841992 Tamron Smith 21 0 0 0 1261993 Tamron Smith 20 0 0 0 1201994 Shawn Patton 17 0 0 0 1021995 Jake Andreadis 6 0 0 0 361995 Jon Dorma 0 18 0 6 361996 Adrian Brown 11 0 0 0 661997 Adrian Brown 20 1 0 0 1221998 Mark Griffi th 0 24 0 10 541999 Adrian Brown 18 0 0 0 108 2000 P.J. Mays 10 0 0 0 602001 P.J. Mays 22 0 0 0 1322002 P.J. Mays 13 0 0 0 782003 Nick Terracina 0 29 0 13 602004 Nick Terracina 0 31 0 11 642005 Brian Palmer 0 39 0 7 602006 Marcus Mason 23 0 0 0 1382007 Brian Palmer 0 34 0 14 76

Total Offensive YardsYear Player Plays Rush Pass Total 1949 Robert Gibson 121 83 754 8371951 Ralph Goldston 114 469 162 6311956 Dave Kimmel 178 940 0 940

1957 Dave Kimmel 139 790 0 7901958 Harold Green 98 74 433 5071959 Harold Green 230 259 1,245 1,5041960 Frank Horvath 156 1,010 188 1,1981961 Frank Horvath 147 1,006 20 1,026 1962 Phil Williams 135 656 52 7081965 Dick Adipotti 99 463 111 5741966 Joe Piunno 127 -64 911 847 1967 Joe Roth 134 46 664 7101968 Denny Klembara 330 -148 1,855 1,7071969 Denny Klembara 294 -61 1,639 1,5781970 Ron Jaworski 222 -23 1,411 1,3881971 Ron Jaworski 229 -109 1,059 9501972 Ron Jaworski 311 -22 2,123 2,1011973 Cliff Stoudt 227 180 962 1,1421974 Cliff Stoudt 241 169 1,144 1,313 1975 Cliff Stoudt 254 406 1,022 1,4281976 Cliff Stoudt 349 317 1,259 1,5761977 Keith Snoddy 243 290 832 1,1221978 Keith Snoddy 328 463 1,332 1,7951979 Keith Snoddy 316 349 1,623 1,9721980 Robby Robson 269 897 0 8971981 Paris Wicks 247 1,363 53 1,7951982 Paris Wicks 285 1,392 11 1,403 1983 Jamie DeVore 159 30 1,021 1,0511984 Trenton Lykes 206 147 833 9801985 Bob Courtney 252 110 1,473 1,5831986 Trenton Lykes 418 198 2,138 2,3361987 Trenton Lykes 479 25 2,452 2,4771988 Frank Edie 156 7 717 7241989 Ray Isaac 409 462 1,642 2,1041990 Ray Isaac 315 355 1,597 1,9521991 Ray Isaac 381 471 1,383 1,8541992 Nick Cochran 368 311 2,196 2,5071993 Mark Brungard 346 331 1,504 1,8351994 Mark Brungard 436 204 2,453 2,6571995 Mark Brungard 428 174 2,010 2,1841996 Demond Tidwell 198 24 921 9451997 Demond Tidwell 356 272 1,961 2,2331998 Jeff Ryan 285 364 1,036 1,4001999 Jeff Ryan 482 638 2,573 3,2112000 Jeff Ryan 343 349 1,416 1,7652001 Jeff Ryan 298 521 1,201 1,7222002 P.J. Mays 256 1,284 0 1,2842003 Aaron Marshall 327 254 1,316 1,5702004 Tom Zetts 310 -20 1,822 1,8022005 Tom Zetts 296 3 1,949 1,9522006 Tom Zetts 383 334 2,086 2,4202007 Tom Zetts 334 213 1,845 2,058

All-Purpose Yardage Year Player Rush Rec Ret Yds.1956 Dave Kimmel 940 98 210 1,2481957 Dave Kimmel 790 33 230 1,0531958 Ray Carter 385 10 146 5411959 Paul Ceremuga 3 615 62 6801960 Frank Horvath 1,010 188 70 1,2681961 Frank Horvath 1,006 148 N/A 1,1541962 Frank Horvath 525 192 N/A 7171963 Phil Williams 656 52 N/A 7081965 Dick Adipotti 463 111 N/A 5741966 Ken Kacenga 486 206 68 7601967 Ken Kacenga 692 139 71 9021968 Ken Kacenga 614 67 353 1,0341969 Dave DelSignore 15 843 379 1,2371970 Roosevelt Blackwell 773 296 0 1,0691971 Roosevelt Blackwell 586 89 0 6751972 Dave Garden 604 230 63 897


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TacklesYear Player UT AT Total1970 Tom Perantoni 30 59 891971 Tom Perantoni 33 65 981972 Bill Sperlazza 42 57 1141973 Ed Polak 56 58 1141974 Jerry Tuscano - - 1281975 Greg Fitzpatrick 57 52 1091976 Greg Fitzpatrick 91 40 131 1977 Ron Pentz 44 57 1011978 Bob Lombardi 59 56 1151979 Brett Modic 55 39 941980 Jeff Gergel 75 44 1191981 Joe Schartner 49 66 1151982 Mark Derthick 51 53 1041983 Pat Toler 48 111 1591984 Pat Toler 68 95 1631985 Pat Narduzzi 70 89 1591986 Jerry Pacifi co 74 64 1381987 Paul Soltis 112 73 1851988 Paul Soltis 108 67 1751989 Mike Cochran 62 52 1141990 Derek Pixley 60 36 961991 Ron Brown 77 56 1331992 Marcus Evans 74 51 1251993 Leon Jones 103 74 1771994 Reggie Lee 66 63 1291995 Leon Jones 95 21 1161996 Kawonza Swan 27 53 801997 Dwyte Smiley 49 43 921998 Dwyte Smiley 77 46 1231999 Ian Dominelli 98 126 2242000 Tim Johnson 92 88 1802001 Jon Tekac 34 35 69 Russell Stuvaints 48 21 692002 Jon Tekac 48 61 1092003 Yancey Marcum 56 58 1142004 Jeremiah Wright 33 58 912005 James Terry 44 27 712006 Marty Hutchinson 74 54 1112007 Jeremiah Wright 41 35 76

InterceptionsYear Player No. Yds. TDs1965 Dick Adipotti 4 101 11966 Chad Rudzik 3 17 01969 Don Cramb 5 138 11970 Ron Yoder 3 15 01971 Ron Yoder 2 40 0 Tom Perantoni 2 35 1 Don Cramb 2 19 01972 Ron Yoder 2 17 01973 Al Campman 5 13 01974 Al Campman 5 42 11975 Ron Pentz 2 14 01976 Joe Bell 4 58 01977 Kevin Statzer 4 48 01978 Kevin Statzer 9 43 01979 Kevin Statzer 8 77 01980 Pat Durina 4 79 0 Larry Grist 4 12 01981 Dave Peters 3 28 0 Mick O’Hara 3 7 01982 Dave Peters 8 102 11983 Terry Chatman 4 48 01984 Larry Toles 4 56 11985 Larry Toles 5 105 11986 Jason Price 2 -6 0

1987 Pete Rekstis 4 -3 01988 Pete Rekstis 3 37 01989 John Matakovich 3 31 0 Tony Tellington 3 21 0 David Newby 3 17 01990 Dave Roberts 8 75 01991 Randy Smith 8 141 11992 Dave Roberts 9 39 01993 Leon Jones 5 67 01994 Lester Weaver 7 136 01995 Eugene Lewis 3 0 01996 Anthony Pannunzio 3 12 0 Dwyte Smiley 3 34 01997 Dwyte Smiley 3 56 1 Jake Anderson 3 24 01998 Kawonza Swan 3 38 0 Jake Anderson 3 47 01999 Tim Johnson 5 75 02000 Tim Johnson 5 87 02001 LeVar Greene 7 73 12002 Sherod Holmes 3 1 0 Mike Bracken 3 18 02003 Waymann Peters 4 43 12004 Jason Perry 3 70 02005 Codera Jackson 6 103 12006 Codera Jackson 4 48 0 Jason Perry 4 141 22007 Lenny Wicks 2 38 0 De’Angelo Wilson 2 34 0 Dorian Chenault 2 0 0

Punting AverageYear Player No. Yards Long Avg. 1951 John Boliver 56 2,135 - 38.11956 Jerry Cox 27 875 - 32.41957 Dave Kimmel 24 833 - 34.81958 Tom Smolanovich 22 697 - 31.71959 Tom Smolanovich 30 965 - 32.21960 Frank Horvath 25 842 - 33.71961 Frank Horvath 46 1,486 - 35.21962 Frank Horvath 39 1,476 - 38.01963 Michael Woloschak 42 1,314 - 31.31965 Craig Cotton 39 1,268 57 32.51966 Joe Kent 62 2,165 - 34.91967 Joe Kent 51 1,684 - 33.01968 Joe Kent 68 2,489 - 36.6


Marty Hutchinson played through a broMarty Hutchinson played through a brokenkenleft hand to left hand to record 111 tackles in 2006record 111 tackles in 2006..

Dwyte Smiley led the Guins in tacklesDwyte Smiley led the Guins in tacklesduring the 1997 and 1998 seasons.during the 1997 and 1998 seasons.

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1969 Joe Kent 23 835 60 36.31970 Mark Mancuso 24 807 47 33.51971 Ron Jaworski 60 2,135 67 35.61972 Don Calloway 51 1,912 56 37.51973 Don Calloway 55 2,061 75 37.51974 Don Calloway 49 1,924 70 39.11975 Don Calloway 38 1,499 69 39.41976 Chuck Haynali 33 1,243 72 37.61977 Chuck Haynali 41 1,566 63 38.21978 Chuck Haynali 48 1,749 59 36.41979 Chris Weber 37 1,479 58 40.01980 Chris Weber 82 3,074 57 37.51981 Chris Weber 66 2,704 67 41.01982 Nick Xides 63 2,532 60 40.21983 Nick Xides 58 2,321 60 40.01984 Nick Xides 77 3,193 66 34.81985 Nick Xides 59 2,468 73 41.81986 Ken Kubus 53 1,985 55 37.51987 Frank Edie 57 2,073 55 36.41988 Ken Kubus 54 2,022 60 37.41989 Larry Bucciarelli 30 1,050 55 35.01990 Frank Edie 43 1,517 59 35.31991 Larry Bucciarelli 54 1,978 66 36.61992 Larry Bucciarelli 35 1,265 52 36.11993 Jeff Wilkins 60 2,330 53 38.81994 Tim Dreslinski 70 2,781 66 39.71995 Brad MacGregor 52 1,667 53 32.11996 J.J. Stefancin 47 1,822 56 38.81997 J.J. Stefancin 57 2,220 67 38.91998 Anthony Rozzo 58 2,144 55 37.01999 Anthony Rozzo 63 2,549 61 40.52000 Troy LeFever 64 2,457 85 38.42001 Kosta Karapetsas 48 1,794 54 37.42002 Kosta Karapetsas 67 2,416 52 36.12003 Joe Bishop 63 2,519 60 40.02004 Joe Bishop 62 2,372 70 38.32005 Joe Bishop 45 1,693 67 37.62006 Joe Bishop 59 2,203 52 37.32007 Ben Nowicki 47 1,744 57 36.8

ANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERSANNUAL STATISTICAL LEADERSKickoff ReturnsYear Player No. Yards Avg. LG1956 Dave Kimmel 5 108 21.6 -1957 Ray Carter 9 185 20.6 -1958 Ray Carter 4 101 25.3 -1959 Tom Smolanovich 7 108 15.4 -1965 Albert Grossi 8 186 23.2 311966 Darrell Rippey 5 78 15.6 -1967 Dave DelSignore 17 333 19.6 -1968 Ken Kacenga 15 310 20.6 -1969 Dick Banks 8 134 16.8 261970 Rudy Florio 13 201 15.5 291971 Andy Kuchmaner 15 207 13.8 241972 Joe Rich 9 184 20.4 35 1973 Dan Contrucci 18 457 25.4 541974 Eric Escola 12 243 20.2 301975 Rick Banna 11 221 20.1 341976 Russ Musiel 18 348 19.3 271977 Robby Robson 13 177 13.6 211978 Marschell Brumfi eld 14 307 21.9 441979 Jim Ferranti 13 303 23.3 521980 Paris Wicks 10 244 24.4 481981 Paris Wicks 13 240 18.5 271982 Robert Thompson 20 374 18.7 431983 Robert Thompson 26 672 25.9 911984 John Murphy 12 252 21.0 391985 Robert Thompson 23 491 21.4 531986 Jerry Mapes 13 228 17.5 301987 Archie Herring 18 394 21.9 411988 Archie Herring 23 596 25.9 571989 Archie Herring 20 450 22.5 521990 Archie Herring 20 611 30.5 911991 Dave Roberts 20 477 23.8 461992 Malcolm Everett 22 427 19.4 401993 Darnell Clark 26 608 23.4 391994 Randy Smith 17 562 33.1 811995 Tom Paolucci 27 647 23.9 431996 Willis Marshall 6 104 17.3 231997 Jake Andreadis 11 237 21.5 361998 Andre Cook 17 279 16.4 231999 Andre Coleman 36 839 23.3 462000 Andre Coleman 18 396 22.0 482001 Jerald Burley 12 306 25.5 492002 Jerald Burley 12 253 21.1 422003 Josh Cayson 16 428 26.8 782004 Matt Rycraft 14 310 22.1 752005 Marcus Mason 4 113 28.2 442006 Josh Cayson 12 236 19.7 302007 De’Angelo Wilson 11 266 24.2 38

Punt ReturnsYear Player No. Yards Avg. LG1956 Dave Kimmel 10 102 10.2 -1957 Dave Kimmel 6 62 6.2 -1958 Ray Carter 6 45 7.5 -1959 Tom Smolanovich 6 65 6.5 -1960 Frank Horvath 6 70 11.7 -1965 Albert Grossi 7 119 17.0 701966 Dave DelSignore 6 31 5.2 101967 Dave DelSignore 4 92 23.0 -1968 Ken Kacenga 5 43 8.6 -1969 Dave DelSignore 15 257 17.1 521970 Mike Pacak 3 17 5.7 91971 Andy Kuchmaner 5 32 6.4 -1972 Joe Rich 19 118 6.2 141973 Russ Musiel 10 53 5.3 111974 Russ Musiel 21 203 9.7 701975 Russ Musiel 24 182 7.6 52

1976 Russ Musiel 15 86 5.7 421977 Jim Ferranti 11 52 4.7 181978 Jim Ferranti 16 187 11.7 371979 Pat Durina 5 62 12.4 461980 Pat Durina 20 107 5.4 141981 John Goode 12 82 6.8 601982 Robert Thompson 20 181 9.1 811983 Tim Blood 13 129 9.9 181984 Rick Shepas 31 127 3.3 221985 Rick Shepas 14 75 5.4 121986 Rick Shepas 15 111 7.4 281987 Pete Rekstis 11 128 11.6 441988 Maury Bibent 18 142 7.9 231989 Maury Bibent 16 80 5.0 111990 Pete Rekstis 7 52 7.4 131991 Andre Ballinger 28 155 5.5 151992 Dave Roberts 17 317 18.6 711993 Trent Boykin 25 201 8.0 361994 Trent Boykin 31 226 7.3 281995 Jabari Teague 13 65 5.0 141996 David Eastham 39 215 5.5 181997 Jake Andreadis 35 264 7.5 241998 Andre Cook 14 117 8.4 161999 Anthony Barone 11 73 6.6 212000 Eugene Mintze 10 90 9.0 162001 Jerald Burley 17 289 17.0 772002 Jerald Burley 18 124 6.9 152003 Kyle Smith 23 142 6.2 302004 Kyle Smith 24 171 7.1 272005 Jason Perry 9 125 13.9 362006 Jason Perry 19 191 10.1 642007 De’Angelo Wilson 27 284 10.5 76

Nick Xides led the Penguins in punting from Nick Xides led the Penguins in punting from 1982-851982-85. He had 77 punts in 1984.. He had 77 punts in 1984.

Jason Perry rJason Perry returned a punt and eturned a punt and ananinterception for a touchdown in 2006interception for a touchdown in 2006..

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147 • Dave Kimmel vs. North Texas State, 10/26/1956 (21)146 • Josh Cayson at Illinois State, 10/23/2004 (25)146 • P.J. Mays at Illinois State, 11/9/2002 (32)145 • Paris Wicks at Cincinnati, 9/5/1981 (21)144 • Calvin Mason at Tennessee Tech, 9/16/1967 (13)144 • Darnell Clark vs. Eastern Kentucky, 10/2/1993 (16)144 • Paris Wicks vs. Akron, 9/4/1982 (24)144 • Marschell Brumfi eld vs. Saginaw, 9/30/1978 (28)143 • Jake Andreadis vs. Delaware, 10/17/1998 (11)143 • Archie Herring vs. Morgan State, 9/30/1989 (13)142 • Shawn Patton vs. Montana, 12/10/1994 (26)142 • John Murphy at Morehead State, 11/17/1984 (20)142 • Frank Horvath vs. North Dakota, 11/4/1961 (25)141 • Robby Robson vs. Akron, 10/4/1980 (37)140 • Shawn Patton vs. Boise State, 12/17/1994 (27)140 • Paris Wicks at Morehead State, 11/13/1982 (27)140 • Dave Garden vs. Central Michigan, 11/11/1972 (14)140 • Ken Kacenga vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 9/14/1968 (16)139 • Shawn Patton vs. Buff alo, 11/5/1994 (21)139 • Paris Wicks vs. Northern Iowa, 11/20/1982 (36)139 • Cliff Stoudt vs. South Dakota State, 11/15/1975 (15)139 • Sanford Rivers vs. S. Connecticut State, 10/9/1965 (35)138 • Tamron Smith at Towson State, 11/23/1991 (30)138 • Robby Robson vs. South Dakota St., 11/24/1979 (28)137 • P.J. Mays vs. Samford, 11/23/2002 (23)137 • Tamron Smith vs. Nevada-Reno, 12/7/1991 (25)136 • Josh Cayson vs. Edinboro, 8/28/2003 (10)136 • Paris Wicks vs. Tennessee Tech, 9/18/1982 (30)136 • Robby Robson vs. Akron, 10/21/1978 (26)136 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. N. Michigan, 10/17/1970 (20)136 • Ken Kacenga at Southern Illinois, 10/8/1966 (19)136 • Frank Horvath vs. Northern Michigan, 9/29/1960 (25)135 • Marschell Brumfi eld vs. Ashland, 9/23/1978 (13)135 • Frank Beck vs. Great Lakes, 9/23/1954 (20)134 • Mike Hardie vs. Western Illinois, 11/6/1982 (9)134 • Frank Horvath vs. Akron, 11/17/1960 (24)133 • Tamron Smith at Northeastern, 10/17/1992 (23)133 • Lorenzo Davis vs. Towson State, 10/15/1988 (14)133 • John Kinch vs. South Dakota State, 9/21/1974 (27)132 • Frank Horvath vs. Buff alo, 10/15/1960 (12)131 • Shawn Patton vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/17/1994 (28)131 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. Murray State, 10/10/1970 (22)130 • Marcus Mason at Missouri State, 9/30/2006 (22)130 • P.J. Mays at Florida Atlantic, 10/12/2002 (27)130 • John Kinch vs. Austin Peay, 9/14/1974 (27)129 • Josiah Doby vs. Clarion, 8/29/2002 (5)129 • Tamron Smith vs. Clarion, 9/5/1992 (18)129 • John Kinch vs. Eastern Illinois, 11/2/1974 (30)129 • Sanford Rivers vs. Lock Haven, 10/27/1966 (22)128 • Archie Herring vs. Bloomsburg, 9/1/1990 (19)128 • Robert Thompson at Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1985 (19)128 • Robby Robson vs. Central State, 9/15/1979 (31)

Individual 300-Yard Rushing Games (1)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts)304 • Dick Adipotti vs. S. Connecticut State, 10/22/1966 (24)

Individual 200-Yard Rushing Games (18)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts)265 • Marcus Mason at Western Illinois, 10/14/2006 (20)264 • Robby Robson vs. Delaware, 11/10/1979 (30)253 • Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/10/1960 (20)249 • Marcus Mason vs. Southern Illinois, 11/4/2006 (29)246 • Tamron Smith vs. Samford, 12/14/1991 (46)236 • Monquantae Gibson at W. Kentucky, 11/11/2006 (43)227 • Paris Wicks at Morehead State, 11/14/1981 (24)226 • P.J. Mays vs. Lock Haven, 8/30/2001 (21)218 • P.J. Mays vs. Missouri State, 10/13/2001 (24)215 • Paris Wicks at Northern Iowa, 11/21/1981 (33)214 • Paris Wicks at Austin Peay, 10/16/1982 (30)211 • Dave Garden vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/13/1973 (24)210 • P.J. Mays vs. Southern Illinois, 11/2/2002 (28)210 • Jake Andreadis vs. Wingate, 10/21/1995 (22)208 • Dave Kimmel at Western Michigan, 10/19/1957203 • Marcus Mason vs. Missouri State, 10/22/2005 (32)202 • Archie Herring vs. Towson State, 11/18/1989 (24)201 • P.J. Mays at Marshall, 11/24/2001 (30)

Individual 175-199 Yard Rushing Games (20)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts)198 • Monquantae Gibson vs. Northeastern, 9/10/2005 (32)198 • Adrian Brown at Southern Illinois, 10/9/1999 (27)197 • Marcus Mason vs. Indiana State, 10/7/2006 (22)195 • Leo Hawkins vs. Southern Illinois, 11/12/1988 (19)189 • Ralph Morelli at Eastern Michigan, 9/25/1959 (18)189 • Dave Kimmel vs. Western Colorado, 9/21/1957 (18)188 • Adrian Brown vs. Florida A&M, 12/11/1999 (30)187 • Adrian Brown at Eastern Washington, 12/13/1997 (20)187 • Tamron Smith at The Citadel, 12/5/1992 (29)185 • Frank Horvath vs. S. Connecticut St., 10/14/1961 (21)184 • Frank Horvath vs. Texas Lutheran, 11/18/1961 (16)180 • P.J. Mays vs. Clarion, 9/8/2001 (9)178 • Darnell Clark at Ohio, 11/7/1992 (19)177 • Marschell Brumfi eld at Northern Iowa, 9/9/1978 (17)176 • Marcus Mason at Illinois State, 10/28/2006 (33)176 • P.J. Mays vs. Indiana State, 10/5/2002 (30)176 • Tamron Smith vs. Northeastern, 9/28/1991 (28)176 • Leo Hawkins vs. Morgan State, 9/21/1991 (22)175 • Adrian Brown at Kent, 9/12/1998 (22)175 • Robby Robson vs. Western Illinois, 10/27/1979 (38)

Individual 150-174 Yard Rushing Games (40)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts)172 • Marcus Mason vs. Northern Iowa, 10/21/2006 (33)171 • Frank Horvath vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/9/1961 (13)170 • P.J. Mays vs. Elon, 11/17/2001 (15)168 • Monquantae Gibson at McNeese State, 9/18/2004 (23)168 • Paris Wicks vs. Middle Tennessee St., 10/30/1982 (33)168 • Ken Kacenga at Baldwin-Wallace, 9/29/1967 (25)167 • Monquantae Gibson at Western Illinois, 11/6/2004 (25)166 • Dave Garden vs. Akron, 11/16/1974 (16)165 • P.J. Mays vs. Clarion, 8/29/2002 (26)163 • Adrian Brown vs. Missouri State, 11/6/1999 (32)163 • Al Campana vs. Canisius, 9/25/1948 (18)160 • Monquantae Gibson vs. Liberty, 9/25/2004 (30)160 • Adrian Brown vs. Georgia Southern, 12/18/1999 (22)160 • George Ceremuga vs. St. Francis, 10/20/1951 (12)160 • Robert Thompson vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/1/1984 (18)159 • Shawn Patton vs. Slippery Rock, 9/24/1994 (23)159 • Tamron Smith vs. James Madison, 9/26/1992 (34)159 • Paris Wicks vs. Western Illinois, 11/7/1981 (27)159 • Dick Adipotti at Augustana, 10/16/1965 (17)158 • Marcus Mason vs. Illinois State, 12/2/2006 (26)158 • Josh Cayson vs. Indiana State, 10/30/2004 (32)158 • Shawn Patton vs. Alcorn State, 11/25/1994 (22)158 • Lorenzo Davis at MTSU, 10/31/1987 (21)158 • Dave Kimmel vs. Marshall, 11/3/1956 (20)157 • John Kinch vs. Akron, 11/16/1974 (24)156 • Ray Carter vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/9/1957 (23)154 • Tamron Smith at Illinois State, 11/13/1993 (26)154 • Bill Leshnock at Augustana, 10/17/1964 (16)153 • Tamron Smith at Towson State, 11/10/1990 (15)153 • John Kinch vs. Central State, 9/13/1975 (28)153 • Ray Repasky vs. S. Connecticut State, 10/12/1963 (15)152 • Marcus Mason at Indiana State, 10/8/2005 (18)152 • Matt Rycraft vs. Western Illinois, 10/11/2003 (21)152 • Dave Kimmel vs. Abilene Christian, 10/23/1954 (10)151 • Dick Adipotti at Central Michigan, 9/17/1966 (19)151 • Joe Guido vs. Mount Union, 11/18/1954 (15)150 • P.J. Mays at Indiana State, 10/6/2001 (34)150 • Tamron Smith vs. Liberty, 10/16/1993 (17)150 • Jerry Mapes vs. Cincinnati, 9/14/1985 (28)150 • Dave Kimmel at Morris Harvey, 10/11/1956 (18)

Individual 125-149 Yard Rushing Games (71)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts)149 • Jabari Scott at Indiana State, 11/3/2007 (14)149 • Leo Hawkins at Eastern Illinois, 9/24/1988 (17)149 • Paris Wicks vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/24/1981 (27)148 • Tamron Smith vs. Morgan State, 9/18/1993 (14)147 • Adrian Brown at Northern Iowa, 10/23/1999 (29)147 • Eric Escola vs. Wayne State, 10/26/1974 (12)

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TB Robby Robson had 264 yards rushing on 30 carries against Delaware in 1979.TB Robby Robson had 264 yards rushing on 30 carries against Delaware in 1979.

TB TB Marcus Mason seMarcus Mason set the school mark for 100-t the school mark for 100-yard games in a season with 10 in 2006.yard games in a season with 10 in 2006.

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127 • P.J. Mays at Cal Poly, 11/18/2000 (24)127 • Adrian Brown at Missouri State, 11/21/1998 (20)127 • Steve Jones vs. Liberty, 11/4/1989 (24)127 • Robby Robson vs. Delaware, 12/8/1979 (27)127 • John Kinch at Central State, 11/9/1974 (28)126 • Marcus Mason vs. Illinois State, 10/1/2005 (27)126 • Jake Andreadis at Akron, 11/4/1995 (31)126 • Marschell Brumfi eld vs. Saginaw Valley, 10/9/1976 (22)126 • Robby Robson vs. Morehead State, 10/18/1980 (25)125 • Marcus Mason vs. Western Illinois, 10/15/2005 (21)125 • Jeff Ryan vs. Hofstra, 11/4/2000 (18)125 • Paris Wicks vs. American International, 11/15/1980 (17)125 • Robert Thompson at MTSU, 11/2/1985 (29)

Individual 100-124 Yard Rushing Games (111)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Attempts)124 • Leo Hawkins at Nevada, 12/7/1991 (26)124 • Rod Love vs. Austin Peay, 10/17/1987 (18)124 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. Chattanooga, 11/21/1970 (25)124 • Dick Adipotti vs. Southern Illinois, 11/4/1967 (17)124 • Frank Horvath vs. Toledo, 9/17/1960 (18)123 • Mike Burns vs. Southern Illinois, 11/2/2003 (12)123 • Jake Andreadis vs. SMS, 11/15/1997 (16)123 • Tamron Smith vs. Illinois State, 10/10/1992 (26)123 • Leo Hawkins vs. Edinboro, 11/11/1989 (15)123 • John Kinch vs. Northern Michigan, 10/5/1974 (27)123 • Frank Horvath vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/22/1960 (13)122 • Kevin Smith at Indiana State, 11/3/2007 (14)122 • Justin Reams vs. Slippery Rock, 9/1/2005 (14)122 • Monquantae Gibson vs. Fla. International, 9/11/2004 (22)122 • Jeff Ryan vs. New Haven, 10/24/1998 (27)122 • Lorenzo Davis vs. Eastern Illinois, 9/24/1988 (23)121 • Marcus Mason at Appalachian State, 12/9/2006 (22)121 • Nolan Moore vs. Slippery Rock, 9/16/1995 (25)122 • Roosevelt Blackwell vs. G. Adolphus, 11/13/1971(21)121 • J.C. Penny at Kent, 9/3/1988 (27)121 • Paris Wicks vs. Murray State, 9/19/1981 (22)120 • Adrian Brown at Villanova, 11/13/1999 (24)120 • Adrian Brown at Buff alo, 10/12/1996 (23)120 • Dave Kimmel vs. Baldwin-Wallace, 10/18/1956 (19)119 • Dave Garden vs. Xavier, 10/28/1972 (10)118 • Josh Cayson vs. SMS, 10/4/2003 (20)118 • Robby Robson vs. Akron, 9/25/1976 (26)118 • Ken Kacenga vs. Lock Haven, 10/27/1966 (10)117 • Mike Burns vs. Kent State, 9/13/2003 (18)117 • P.J. Mays at Western Illinois, 10/21/2000 (20)

117 • Jake Andreadis at Kent, 9/14/1996 (18)117 • Shawn Patton at Delaware State, 9/10/1994 (14)117 • Steve Jones at Eastern Kentucky, 11/25/1989 (20)117 • Dave Kimmel vs. Western Colorado, 9/22/1956 (27)116 • Mike Burns vs. Elon, 11/17/2001 (10)116 • Archie Herring at Northeastern, 9/15/1990 (20)116 • Marschell Brumfi eld at Eastern Illinois, 12/2/1978 (25)116 • Paul Richardson vs. Hillsdale, 10/25/1962 (16)115 • Josh Cayson vs. Slippery Rock, 9/6/2003 (14)115 • Tamron Smith at Georgia Southern, 11/2/1991 (23)115 • Robby Robson at Central State, 10/14/1978 (24)115 • Ken Kacenga vs. Southern Illinois, 11/4/1967 (18)114 • Brian Cottom at Illinois State, 9/21/1996 (28)114 • Dick Adipotti vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/12/1965 (14)114 • Dave Kimmel vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/9/1956 (29)113 • Dwight Dumas vs. Villanova, 10/28/1978 (15)113 • Dave Garden vs. Murray State, 11/10/1973 (25)112 • John Murphy at Akron, 11/5/1983 (19)112 • Paris Wicks vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/2/1982 (27)112 • Marschell Brumfi eld at Dayton, 9/11/1976 (17)112 • Cliff Stoudt at Villanova, 10/23/1976 (19)112 • Phil Williams vs. Hillsdale, 10/25/1962 (13)111 • Darius Peterson vs. Clarion, 9/8/2001 (12)111 • Adrian Brown vs. Southern Illinois, 10/10/1998 (22)111 • Archie Herring vs. Liberty, 11/4/1989 (19)111 • Rod Love vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/11/1986 (27)111 • Robby Robson at Eastern Illinois, 11/3/1979 (27)111 • Andy Kuchmeyer vs. Eastern Michigan, 11/1/1975 (20)111 • Ken Kacenga vs. South Dakota State, 10/26/1968 (24)111 • Dave Kimmel vs. Midwestern Texas, 9/29/1956 (20)110 • Tom Zetts at Illinois State, 10/28/2006 (12)110 • Josiah Doby vs. Indiana State, 10/28/2000 (10)110 • Robby Robson at Western Illinois, 10/11/1980 (31)110 • Dave Garden vs. Austin Peay, 9/14/1974 (22)110 • Albert Grossi vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/12/1965 (10)109 • Brian Cottom vs. Slippery Rock, 9/16/1995 (18)109 • Tamron Smith vs. Marshall, 12/19/1993 (24)109 • Tamron Smith vs. Samford, 10/23/1993 (20)109 • Archie Herring vs. Edinboro, 11/11/1989 (20)109 • Robby Robson vs. American International, 11/15/1980 (20)109 • Roosevelt Blackwell at Dayton, 10/30/1971 (17)108 • Tamron Smith at Eastern Kentucky, 10/2/1993 (21)108 • Leo Hawkins at Georgia Southern, 11/2/1991 (25)107 • Marcus Mason vs. Maine, 9/9/2006 (29)107 • Jake Andreadis vs. Kent, 9/6/1997 (13)107 • Shawn Patton vs. Kent, 10/15/1994 (20)107 • Leo Hawkins vs. Morgan State, 9/21/1991 (22)107 • Rod Love at Cincinnati, 9/15/1984 (23)107 • Marschell Brumfi eld at Tennessee Tech, 9/17/1977 (13)107 • Phil Williams vs. Texas Lutheran, 9/12/1963 (19)106 • Tamron Smith at Delaware State, 9/14/1991 (19)106 • Archie Herring vs. Northeastern, 10/14/1989 (12)106 • Robby Robson at Delaware, 11/22/1980 (33)106 • John Kinch vs. Wayne State, 10/26/1974 (17)106 • Ken Kacenga at Morehead State, 10/19/1968 (13)106 • Frank Horvath vs. Toledo, 9/30/1961 (19)105 • Shawn Patton at Massachusetts, 11/12/1994 (15)105 • Tamron Smith at Stephen F. Austin, 10/5/1991 (21)105 • John Murphy at Austin Peay, 10/13/1984 (25)104 • Regis Edgerson at Western Illinois, 11/6/2004 (19)104 • Adrian Brown vs. Kent, 9/6/1997 (17)104 • Tamron Smith vs. Slippery Rock, 11/16/1991 (10)104 • Leo Hawkins at Akron, 10/12/1991 (24)104 • Dwight Dumas vs. Akron, 10/21/1978 (20)104 • Rod Love vs. Akron, 11/21/1986 (12)103 • Adrian Brown at Montana, 11/27/1999 (26)103 • John Kinch vs. Indiana (Pa.), 11/17/1973 (24)102 • Kevin Smith vs. Missouri State, 9/29/2007 (15)102 • Adrian Brown at Northern Iowa, 10/18/1997 (22)102 • Adrian Brown vs. Northern Iowa, 11/2/1996 (13)102 • Leo Hawkins vs. Villanova, 11/30/1991 (17)102 • Don Leshnock vs. Gustavus Adolphus, 11/7/1963 (9)101 • Marcus Mason vs. Slippery Rock, 8/31/2006 (17)101 • Jeff Ryan vs. Illinois State, 10/30/1999 (20)101 • Adrian Brown at Indiana State, 10/4/1997 (20)101 • Tamron Smith vs. Georgia Southern, 11/21/1992 (28)101 • Tamron Smith vs. Morgan State, 9/21/1991 (18)101 • Mike Hardie vs. Murray State, 9/19/1981 (17)101 • Dwight Dumas at Eastern Illinois, 12/2/1978 (22)101 • Ralph Goldston vs. Mount Union, 11/16/1950 (12)100 • Justin Reams vs. Indiana State, 10/7/2006 (18)

TOPTOP RUSHING PERFO RUSHING PERFORMANCESRMANCESMULTI 100-YARD RUSHERS (28)Jabari Scott (149), Kevin Smith (122)at Indiana State | Nov. 3, 2007Marcus Mason (176), Tom Zetts (110)at Illinois State | Oct. 28, 2006Marcus Mason (197), Justin Reams (100)vs. Indiana State | Oct. 7, 2006Monquantae Gibson (167),Regis Edgerson (104)at Western Illinois | Nov. 6, 2004P.J. Mays (210), Mike Burns (123)vs. Southern Illinois | Nov. 2, 2002P.J. Mays (165), Josiah Doby (129)vs. Clarion | August, 29, 2002P.J. Mays (170), Mike Burns (116)vs. Elon | Nov. 17, 2001P.J. Mays (180), Darius Peterson (111)vs. Clarion | Sept. 8, 2001Jake Andreadis (107), Adrian Brown (104) vs. Kent State | Sept. 6, 1997Nolan Moore (121), Brian Cottom (109)vs. Slippery Rock | Sept. 16, 1995Darnell Clark (144), Tamron Smith (108)at Eastern Kentucky | Oct. 2, 1993Leo Hawkins (176), Tamron Smith (101)at Nevada | Dec. 7, 1991Leo Hawkins (123), Archie Herring (109)at Georgia Southern | Nov. 2, 1991Tamron Smith (137), Leo Hawkins (124)vs. Morgan State | Sept. 21, 1991Tamron Smith (115), Leo Hawkins (108)vs. Edinboro | Nov. 11, 1989Steve Jones (127), Archie Herring (111)vs. Liberty | Nov. 4, 1989Leo Hawkins (149), Lorenzo Davis (122)at Eastern Illinois | Sept. 24, 1988Paris Wicks (121), Mike Hardie (101)vs. Murray State | Sept. 19, 1981Paris Wicks (125), Robby Robson (109)vs. American International | Nov. 15, 1980Robby Robson (136),Dwight Dumas (104)vs. Akron | Oct. 21, 1978Marschell Brumfi eld (116),Dwight Dumas (101)vs. Eastern Illinois | Dec. 2, 1978Dave Garden (166), John Kinch (157)vs. Akron | Nov. 16, 1974Eric Escola (147), John Kinch (106)vs. Wayne State | Oct. 26, 1974John Kinch (130), Dave Garden (110)vs. Austin Peay | Sept. 14, 1974Dick Adipotti (124), Ken Kacenga (115)vs. Southern Illinois | Nov. 4, 1967Sanford Rivers (129), Ken Kacenga (118)vs. Lock Haven | Oct. 27, 1966Dick Adipotti (114), Albert Grossi (110)vs. Gustavus Adolphus | Nov. 12, 1965Paul Richardson (116), Phil Williams (112)vs. Hillsdale | Oct. 25, 1962

100-Yard Rushing & Receiving (1)1. Robert L. Thompson128 rushing/101 receivingvs. Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1985

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WR Elliott Giles had a school-record 214 yards WR Elliott Giles had a school-record 214 yards at Montana in 1999 on just six catches.at Montana in 1999 on just six catches.

TE John Goode had 209 yards receivingTE John Goode had 209 yards receivingagainst Akron on Nov. 5, 1983.against Akron on Nov. 5, 1983.

Individual 200-Yard Receiving Games (4)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions)214 • Elliott Giles vs. Montana, 11/27/1999 (6)212 • Dave DelSignore vs. Pensacola Navy, 10/12/1968210 • Dave DelSignore vs. Western Illinois, 9/20/1969 (7)209 • John Goode vs. Akron, 11/5/1983 (6)

Individual 150-199 Yard Receiving Games (10)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions)199 • Renauld Ray vs. Buff alo, 10/11/1997 (8)195 • Rick Shepas vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/28/1985 (10)188 • Jim Ferranti vs. Central State, 10/14/1978 (9)181 • William Walker vs. McNeese State, 9/23/1995 (7)168 • Bob Ferranti vs. Central Michigan, 11/11/1972 (8)166 • Dave Ferguson at South Dakota State, 9/21/1974 (5)164 • Dave Ferguson vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1974 (5)159 • John Goode vs. Northern Iowa, 10/22/1983 (5)158 • Jim Ferranti vs. Illinois State, 9/8/1979 (8)152 • Ray Ellington vs. Edinboro, 9/8/1990 (6)

Individual 125-149 Yard Receiving Games (24)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions)149 • Jim Ferranti vs. Akron, 10/20/1979 (9)148 • Jerry Mapes vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/7/1985 (3)148 • Rick Shepas vs. Morehead State, 11/22/1985 (9)148 • John Goode vs. Western Illinois, 9/24/1983 (7)146 • Dave DelSignore vs. Akron, 11/8/1969 (8)145 • Elliott Giles vs. Slippery Rock, 9/2/1999 (3)145 • Rick Shepas at Northeastern, 9/20/1986 (7)144 • T.J. Peterson vs. James Madison, 11/25/2006 (11)144 • Elliott Giles at Western Michigan, 9/11/1999 (9)143 • Herb Williams vs. James Madison, 9/26/1992 (10)142 • Kyle Smith vs. Northern Iowa, 11/1/2003 (7)137 • Jim Ferranti vs. Eastern Illinois, 11/3/1979 (9)135 • Dennis Dlugosz vs. Elon, 11/17/2001 (4)

WR Herb Williams set a record withWR Herb Williams set a record with1,302 yards receiving in 1993.1,302 yards receiving in 1993.

135 • John Goode vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/10/1983 (8)135 • John Goode at Delaware, 10/17/1981 (3)133 • Ferlando Williams vs. Western Illinois, 11/10/2007 (8)132 • Jim Ferranti vs. Northern Iowa, 9/29/1979 (7)131 • Herb Williams vs. Liberty, 10/19/1991 (8)130 • Dave DelSignore vs. Morehead State, 10/18/1969 (7)129 • Maury Bibent at Tennessee Tech, 10/10/1987 (9)129 • Rick Shepas vs. Austin Peay, 10/19/1985 (5)128 • Frank Pokorny vs. Morehead State, 11/19/1983 (9)127 • Bob Ferranti at Murray State, 10/10/1970 (7)127 • Dave DelSignore vs. SE Louisiana, 11/1/1969 (4)125 • Herb Williams vs. Southwest Texas State, 9/19/1992 (5)

Individual 100-124 Yard Receiving Games (44)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date (Receptions)122 • Jim Ferranti at Northern Michigan, 10/13/1979 (8)121 • Herb Williams vs. Eastern Illinois, 10/31/1992 (3)119 • Herb Williams vs. Indiana State, 10/3/1992 (6)117 • William Walker at Delaware, 10/7/1995 (7)117 • Bob Ferranti vs. Northern Michigan, 10/7/1972 (9)114 • Jeff Patterson at Western Illinois, 11/8/1980 (4)114 • Willie Packman vs. Central Michigan, 11/11/1972 (3)113 • Frank Pokorny vs. Western Illinois, 9/24/1983 (6)113 • Dave DelSignore at Southern Illinois, 11/2/1968 (11)112 • Don Zwisler vs. Slippery Rock, 9/24/1994 (6)112 • Jim Ferranti vs. Akron, 10/21/1978 (4)111 • Kyle Smith vs. Western Kentucky, 11/12/2005 (6)111 • Renauld Ray vs. Clarion, 9/28/1996 (4)111 • Lorenzo Davis at Tennessee Tech, 10/10/1987 (5)111 • Bob Ferranti at Dayton, 9/9/1972 (4)110 • T.J. Peterson vs. Maine, 9/9/2006 (5)110 • Ray Ellington vs. Bloomsburg, 9/1/1990 (7)110 • Jim Ferranti at Ashland, 9/23/1978 (3)109 • Joel Cuff man vs Tennessee Tech, 10/6/1984 (4)109 • Dave Ferguson vs. South Dakota State, 9/22/1973 (3)108 • Andre Ballinger at Delaware State, 9/14/1991 (8)108 • Bob Ferranti vs. Northern Michigan, 10/17/1970 (6)108 • Bob Ferranti at Southern Illinois, 9/26/1970 (7)106 • Elliott Giles vs. Western Illinois, 9/25/1999 (7)106 • Rick Banna vs. Villanova, 11/8/1975 (5)106 • Russ Musiel vs. Villanova, 11/8/1975 (8)106 • Paul Ceremuga vs. Akron, 11/19/1959105 • Trent Boykin vs. Kent State, 10/15/1994 (7)105 • Elliott Fedd at Northern Iowa, 10/26/1985 (6)105 • Jim Ferranti at Akron, 10/15/1977 (5)105 • John Toy at Indiana (Pa.), 11/18/1972 (8)105 • Bob Ferranti vs. Tampa, 10/3/1970 (6)104 • Herb Williams at Marshall, 12/19/1992 (5)104 • Jim Ferranti vs. Northern Michigan, 11/4/1978 (5)104 • Jim Ferranti vs. Central State, 11/12/1977 (8)104 • Bob Ferranti vs. Western Illinois, 10/16/1971 (7)103 • Herb Williams vs. Villanova, 11/28/1992 (5)103 • Bob Ferranti vs. Chattanooga, 11/21/1970 (4)102 • Elliott Giles at Northern Iowa, 10/23/1999 (5)102 • Elliott Giles vs. Cal Poly, 10/16/1999 (4)101 • Maury Bibent at Eastern Michigan, 9/5/1987 (6)101 • Robert Thompson at Tennessee Tech, 10/12/1985 (5)100 • Lorenzo Davis at Furman, 12/2/1989 (4)100 • Ray Hernan at Central State, 11/13/1976 (3)100 • Craig Cotton vs. Akron, 11/22/1968 (7)

WR Dave DelSignore is the only player in school history with two 200-yard receiving games.WR Dave DelSignore is the only player in school history with two 200-yard receiving games.

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Individual 300-Yard Passing Games (15)Yards • Player vs. Opponent, Date391 • Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy, Oct. 12, 1968389 • Ron Jaworski vs. Central Michigan, Nov. 11, 1972369 • Jamie DeVore vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, 1983341 • Trenton Lykes at Eastern Michigan, Sept. 5, 1987333 • Denny Klembara vs. Southern Illinois, Nov. 2, 1968321 • Ron Jaworski at Southeastern Louisiana, Oct. 31, 1970317 • Denny Klembara vs. Akron, Nov. 22, 1968316 • Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 7, 1972314 • Tom Zetts vs. James Madison, Nov. 25, 2006312 • Denny Klembara at Akron, Nov. 8, 1969311 • Trenton Lykes at Morehead State, Nov. 15, 1986309 • Keith Snoddy at Northern Michigan, Oct. 13, 1979305 • Trenton Lykes vs. Akron, Nov. 21, 1986303 • Trenton Lykes at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 10, 1987300 • Demond Tidwell vs. Buff alo, Oct. 11, 1997

Individual 250-299 Yard Passing Games (20)298 • Tom Zetts vs. Western Illinois, Nov. 10, 2007293 • Mark Brungard at Delaware, Oct. 7, 1995291 • Tom Zetts at Southern Illinois, Nov. 5, 2005286 • Tom Zetts at Western Kentucky, Oct. 2, 2004281 • Jeff Ryan at Montana, Nov. 27, 1999281 • Mark Brungard at McNeese State, Sept. 23, 1995279 • Cliff Stoudt vs. Villanova, Nov. 8, 1975271 • Ron Jaworski vs. Akron, Oct. 21, 1972269 • Trenton Lykes at Northeastern, Sept. 20, 1986266 • Bob Courtney at Morehead State, Nov. 17, 1984264 • Tom Zetts at UNI, Oct. 29, 2005264 • Jamie DeVore vs. Western Illinois, Sept. 24, 1983263 • Bob Courtney vs. Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 28, 1985259 • Mark Brungard vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 14, 1995258 • Tom Zetts at Missouri State, Nov. 13, 2004258 • Denny Klembara at Western Illinois, Sept. 20, 1969256 • Nick Cochran at Marshall, Dec. 19, 1992255 • Denny Klembara vs. Southern Illinois, Sept. 27, 1969253 • Jeff Ryan at Western Michigan, Sept. 11, 1999253 • Trenton Lykes vs. Northeastern, Oct. 3, 1987

Individual 225-249 Yard Passing Games (28)249 • Bob Courtney at Tennessee Tech, Oct. 12, 1985249 • Cliff Stoudt at South Dakota State, Sept. 21, 1974248 • Nick Cochran at SW Texas State, Sept. 19, 1992248 • Keith Snoddy vs. Central State, Oct. 14, 1978

100-Yard Rushing & Passing (4)1. Jeff Ryan (125 rushing/195 passing)vs. Hofstra, 11/4/20002. Jeff Ryan (101 rushing/202 passing)vs. Illinois State, 10/30/19993. Jeff Ryan (122 rushing/197 passing)vs. New Haven, 10/24/19984. Frank Beck (135 rushing/149 passing)vs. Great Lakes Academy, 9/23/1954

Two 100-Yard Passers in a Game (4)129 – Jeff Ryan | 105 – Colby Streetvs. Indiana State • Oct. 28, 2000133 – Jared Zwick | 117 – Jeff Ryanvs. Slippery Rock • Sept. 2, 1999263 – Bob Courtney | 183 – Trenton Lykesvs. Eastern Kentucky • Sept. 28. 1985230 – Bob Courtney | 100 – Trenton Lykesat Eastern Michigan • Sept. 7, 1985

246 • Ron Jaworski at Indiana, Pa., Nov. 18, 1972245 • Tom Zetts at UNI, Oct. 27, 2007245 • Tom Zetts vs. Western Kentucky, Nov. 12, 2005245 • Jeff Ryan vs. North Carolina A&T, Dec. 4, 1999244 • Cliff Stoudt at Central State, Nov. 13, 1976243 • Nick Cochran vs. James Madison, Sept. 26, 1992243 • Ken Kuhn at Akron, Nov. 5, 1983242 • Mark Brungard vs. Eastern Kentucky, Dec. 3, 1994238 • Ron Jaworski at Murray State, Oct. 10, 1970236 • Mark Brungard vs. Slippery Rock, Sept. 24, 1994233 • Ron Jaworski at Dayton, Sept. 9, 1972231 • Trenton Lykes vs. Morehead State, Nov. 22. 1985230 • Mark Brungard at Stephen F. Austin, Sept. 11, 1993230 • Trenton Lykes at UNI, Nov. 28, 1987230 • Bob Courtney at Eastern Michigan, Sept. 7, 1985230 • Denny Klembara at South Dakota State, Oct. 25, 1969229 • Mark Brungard vs. Akron, Oct. 29, 1994229 • Keith Snoddy at Illinois State, Sept. 8, 1979227 • Jeff Ryan vs. Western Illinois, Sept. 25, 1999227 • Trenton Lykes vs. Morehead State, Nov. 14, 1987225 • Jamie DeVore at Tennessee Tech, Sept. 17, 1983225 • Keith Snoddy at Eastern Illinois, Nov. 3, 1979225 • Ray Isaac at Furman, Dec. 2, 1989225 • Ken Kuhn at UNI, Oct. 22, 1983

Individual 200-224 Yard Passing Games (22)223 • Ray Isaac vs. Bloomsburg, Sept. 1, 1990220 • Ron Jaworski at UT-Chattanooga, Nov. 21, 1970219 • Keith Snoddy vs. Northern Iowa, Sept. 29, 1979216 • Nick Cochran vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 31, 1992214 • Jeff Ryan at Southern Illinois, Nov. 3, 2001213 • Aaron Marshall at UNI, Nov. 1, 2003210 • Ray Isaac vs. Central Florida, Nov. 24, 1990208 • Tom Zetts vs. UNI, Oct. 21, 2006208 • Keith Snoddy vs. Northern Michigan, Nov. 4, 1978208 • Ron Jaworski vs. Western Illinois, Oct. 16, 1971207 • Tom Zetts vs. Slippery Rock, Sept. 2, 2004206 • Ron Jaworski at Central State, Nov. 4, 1972205 • Tom Zetts at Liberty, Sept. 17, 2005205 • Mark Brungard vs. Samford, Oct. 23, 1993205 • Mark Brungard vs. Kent State, Oct. 15, 1994205 • Trenton Lykes at Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 25, 1986204 • Mark Brungard vs. Illinois State, Nov. 18, 1995204 • Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan, Oct. 17, 1970202 • Jeff Ryan vs. Illinois State, Oct. 30, 1999202 • Tom Zetts vs. Western Illinois, Oct. 15, 2005201 • Tom Zetts vs. Northeastern, Sept. 10, 2005201 • Jeff Ryan vs, UNI, Nov. 7, 1998

Jamie DeVore threw for 369 yards in the 1983 Jamie DeVore threw for 369 yards in the 1983 season opener against Eastern Kentucky.season opener against Eastern Kentucky.

Mark Brungard had 10 200-pluMark Brungard had 10 200-plus ys yarard passing d passing performances performances during his careerduring his career..

QB Denny Klembara shares the school mark with four 300-yard passing games in his career. He had a school-best 391 yards against Pensacola Navy in 1968.

Tom Zetts threw for more than 200 yards on a Tom Zetts threw for more than 200 yards on a school-record 13 occasions.school-record 13 occasions.

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QB Frank Beck led the Penguins to consecutive seven-win seasonsQB Frank Beck led the Penguins to consecutive seven-win seasonsin 1953 and 1954. YSU was 19-8 in his three years as quarterback.in 1953 and 1954. YSU was 19-8 in his three years as quarterback.

1938 • 4-5Coach: Dwight Beede

Captains: Carmen Julius, Johnny Zban9/15 Geneva .........................................L, 6-1210/1 Case Western Reserve ............L, 0-3310/7 at St. Vincent ..............................L, 6-3110/13 John Carroll ............................. L, 12-2010/22 at Westminster ........................ W, 20-010/29 West Virginia ..............................L, 6-2711/3 Davis & Elkins .........................W, 20-1411/12 Clarion (HC) .............................. W, 46-011/19 at Detroit Tech ......................... W, 19-0


Captain: Carmen Julius9/15 Geneva ....................................... W, 20-79/22 at Morris Harvey ......................... L, 0-79/29 Ohio Wesleyan ....................... L, 13-1910/6 St. Francis (Pa.) ........................ W, 20-610/13 at Dayton ................................. L, 12-1310/20 Detroit Tech ................................L, 6-2411/11 at Tennessee Tech ...................... L, 6-711/18 Westminster (HC) ................... W, 46-012/3 Davis & Elkins ..............................W, 3-0

1940 • 7-1-1Coach: Dwight Beede

9/12 Geneva ..........................................W, 7-09/19 Waynesburg ................................. T, 6-69/28 at Ohio .........................................L, 0-1310/4 Detroit Tech .............................. W, 34-610/10 Westminster ............................. W, 44-010/17 Morris Harvey .......................... W, 19-010/26 Tennessee Tech (HC) ...........W, 28-1311/2 at Akron ..................................... W, 13-011/16 at Ohio Wesleyan ................... W, 13-6


9/18 Geneva ........................................... T, 0-09/26 Ohio ............................................ W, 14-010/4 at Morris Harvey ..................... W, 12-710/10 Illinois Wesleyan ...................W, 25-1410/17 Oklahoma City ........................ W, 48-710/25 at Waynesburg ........................ W, 12-010/31 Tennessee Tech ....................... W, 14-011/7 Akron (HC) ................................ W, 19-0


9/19 South Dakota State ............... W, 14-09/25 Case Western Reserve ............L, 7-2110/2 at St. Vincent .............................L, 7-1910/9 Western Kentucky .................. W, 40-610/22 Geneva ....................................... W, 20-010/30 Illinois Wesleyan (HC) ........... W, 35-611/7 at Geneva ...............................W, 31-1911/14 Toledo ......................................W, 39-1211/21 at Fort Knox (Ky.) ........................ L, 0-7


Captain: Pete Lanzi9/19 Geneva ....................................... W, 26-09/29 at St. Bonaventure ...............W, 20-1410/4 Case Western Reserve ......... L, 13-2010/19 St. Vincent ...............................W, 25-1410/26 at Lebanon Valley ................... W, 20-611/2 Scranton (HC) ........................W, 33-1411/9 Morris Harvey ........................W, 28-1411/15 Waynesburg ............................. W, 25-7


Captain: Robert Thompson9/20 Canisius ..................................... W, 12-69/28 Baldwin-Wallace ..................... W, 26-610/5 at Geneva .................................. W, 27-7

10/11 at Toledo ......................................L, 7-2110/18 at Scranton .................................L, 6-1910/24 Central Michigan (HC) .......... W, 13-711/1 Oklahoma City ......................W, 19-1311/8 at St. Vincent ............................ W, 19-011/14 John Carroll .............................. W, 13-211/21 Kent ............................................. W, 13-0


Captain: Robert Thompson9/25 Canisius ...................................W, 33-2110/2 at Muhlenburg ..........................L, 0-1910/9 at John Carroll ...........................L, 6-1310/16 at Oklahoma City .................. L, 14-2710/23 Central Michigan .................... W, 32-910/29 at Kent ........................................ W, 19-711/5 Mississippi College (HC) ...... W, 36-711/13 Gustavus Adolphus ................... T, 7-711/19 Baldwin Wallace ..................... T, 33-33


Captains: August Yahn, Frank Davanzo9/24 Canisius .................................... L, 26-2810/8 John Carroll ............................W, 20-1210/15 at Niagara ................................. W, 27-710/22 at Dayton ....................................L, 7-4110/28 Mount Union (HC) ................. W, 21-611/3 Baldwin Wallace ....................W, 20-1411/11 Muhlenburg ................................. T, 7-711/18 Gustavus Adolphus .............. L, 13-25


9/23 at Dayton ...................................... L, 0-710/5 Gustavus Adolphus .............. L, 14-2010/14 at John Carroll ...........................L, 0-2710/21 at Marshall ..............................W, 28-1310/27 Niagara (HC) ............................. W, 14-611/2 Quantico Marines ................. L, 14-3311/11 at Bowling Green .....................L, 7-2211/16 Mount Union ........................... W, 21-0


Captain: Ralph Goldston9/22 at Camp LeJeune ......................L, 6-199/27 John Carroll .............................. W, 10-610/5 Dayton .........................................L, 7-2710/13 at Xavier .......................................L, 0-4810/20 Saint Francis (Pa.) (HC) ......... W, 27-610/25 Baldwin Wallace ..................... L, 19-3311/3 at St. Bonaventure ..................L, 6-3911/10 Bowling Green ..........................L, 0-2011/13 Mount Union .......................... T, 13-13


9/27 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 13-1210/4 at St. Francis (Pa.) ................... W, 35-010/9 Mount Union ........................... W, 26-710/18 Marshall (HC) ............................... T, 6-610/23 Baldwin Wallace ....................W, 13-1211/1 at John Carroll ...........................L, 0-4011/8 at Bowling Green .....................L, 0-5011/15 Toledo ....................................... L, 21-24


9/19 Bowling Green ........................ W, 20-79/26 at Scranton ............................... W, 12-710/3 St. Francis (Pa.) ......................W, 20-1310/9 Waynesburg ...............................L, 7-1010/17 at Eastern Kentucky ............W, 20-1910/24 at Baldwin Wallace ....................W, 7-010/30 John Carroll (HC) .................... W, 21-711/6 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 26-25

1954 • 7-2Coach: Dwight BeedeCaptain: Sam Pagano

9/11 at Gustavus Adolphus .......... W, 13-09/23 Great Lakes Academy .........W, 34-3210/9 at West Chester ....................... W, 21-610/16 Eastern Kentucky (HC) ............L, 7-2510/23 Abilene Christian ................... L, 20-2610/30 at John Carroll ............................W, 7-011/6 La Crosse .................................W, 39-1311/11 Baldwin Wallace ...................... W, 31-711/18 Mount Union ........................... W, 44-7


9/15 Ohio ................................................ L, 0-69/24 at Great Lakes Academy ...... W, 25-010/7 West Chester ............................ W, 39-610/13 Morris Harvey ......................... L, 12-1410/22 at Xavier .......................................L, 0-2610/27 Baldwin Wallace (HC) ..........W, 28-1411/5 at Marshall ............................... L, 12-2011/13 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 44-711/19 at Abilene Christian .............. L, 12-25


Captain: Tony Cougras9/22 at West Colorado State ...........L, 7-219/29 Midwestern Texas .................. W, 20-610/6 at Western Kentucky ...............L, 9-2610/11 at Morris Harvey ......................... L, 0-610/18 Baldwin Wallace ...................... W, 31-710/26 North Texas State (HC) ........ L, 12-1911/3 Marshall ...................................W, 33-1311/9 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 13-0


Captains: Davey Kimmel, Jim Vechiarella9/21 West Colorado State ............. W, 25-69/28 Tennessee Tech .........................L, 7-1210/4 at Eastern Michigan .............. W, 13-610/12 Western Kentucky (HC) ............ L, 6-910/19 at Western Michigan ............ L, 14-2511/2 Baldwin Wallace ..................... L, 14-1911/9 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 40-1311/15 at North Texas State ............. L, 13-6811/23 at Eastern Kentucky ................L, 0-13


Captains: Ray Carter, John Krafciki9/20 at Ohio .........................................L, 0-389/27 at New Haven ........................W, 20-1510/3 Eastern Michigan .................. L, 12-2110/11 Western Kentucky (HC) ........ W, 20-610/25 Eastern Kentucky ................... W, 14-910/30 Baldwin Wallace ....................W, 20-1211/6 Gustavus Adolphus .............. L, 20-2611/13 at Toledo ......................................L, 8-21


Captain: Tom Smolanovich9/12 at Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 6-09/19 Tennessee A&I State ............W, 13-129/25 at Eastern Michigan .............. W, 21-310/3 at Northern Michigan ............... L, 0-710/8 Baldwin Wallace .........................W, 6-010/16 Ohio ........................................... L, 12-4410/31 Buff alo ..........................................L, 7-1611/7 S. Connecticut State (HC) ... L, 22-2511/12 Toledo ............................................ T, 8-811/19 Akron ........................................W, 34-14


Captains: Harold Green, Pete Arlow9/17 at Toledo ................................... L, 30-349/22 Eastern Michigan ................... W, 27-79/29 Northern Michigan (HC) ....W, 49-2610/6 Baldwin Wallace .........................W, 7-610/15 at Buff alo .................................. L, 13-4010/29 at S. Connecticut State ............W, 8-711/10 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 55-3511/17 Akron ........................................W, 34-21


9/21 Central Michigan .................... W, 36-79/30 Toledo (HC) .............................W, 14-1210/7 at Baldwin Wallace ...................L, 0-4010/14 S. Connecticut State .............. W, 28-810/21 at Albright ...................................L, 6-2010/28 at Hillsdale ..................................L, 0-3011/4 North Dakota .......................... L, 13-2011/9 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 40-611/18 Texas Lutheran ....................... T, 14-14

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9/12 Texas Lutheran ..........................L, 7-149/19 Central Michigan ........................ T, 7-79/28 at Susquehanna ........................L, 7-1210/5 McMurray ................................W, 17-1210/12 So. Connecticut State (HC) . W, 12-010/26 Baldwin-Wallace ...................W, 16-1411/2 at Akron .......................................L, 7-2111/7 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 26-711/15 Augustana ................................ W, 20-611/23 at Eastern Kentucky ............. L, 14-34


Captains: Ray Rohan, Richard Canacci9/17 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 25-79/26 Eastern Kentucky ................... W, 21-710/10 at S. Connecticut State .......W, 28-2710/17 at Augustana .........................W, 40-2210/24 at Baldwin Wallace ................. W, 26-610/31 at Central Michigan .............. L, 20-2511/5 St. Norbert ................................... T, 7-711/14 Susquehanna (HC) ...............W, 17-1211/21 at McMurray ........................... T, 14-14


Captains: Ray Rohan, Albert Grossi9/17 Central Michigan ..................W, 35-149/25 at Morehead State ............W, 1-0; FO 10/2 Southern Illinois ........................W, 9-710/9 S. Connecticut State (HC) .... W, 16-710/16 at Augustana .......................... W, 29-010/30 Baldwin-Wallace .......................L, 0-3011/6 at Maine .................................... L, 22-2711/12 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 21-8


Captains: Jake Ferro, Ed Matey9/17 at Central Michigan ..................W, 7-69/24 Morehead State (HC) ........... L, 12-2110/1 Lincoln ........................................L, 7-1210/8 at Southern Illinois ............... T, 21-2110/22 at S. Connecticut State .......W, 43-1410/27 Lock Haven ............................... W, 36-611/5 Maine ......................................... W, 14-611/12 Baldwin Wallace ....................W, 27-1411/19 at Buff alo .................................. L, 16-25


Captains: Dick Adipotti, Joe Lutsi9/16 at Tennessee Tech ................W, 31-289/22 Central Michigan ......................L, 2-169/29 at Baldwin Wallace ................ L, 33-3610/7 at Akron .................................... L, 12-1910/14 S. Connecticut State .............. W, 35-010/21 at Pensacola Navy ................. L, 14-1711/4 Southern Illinois (HC) ........... W, 29-311/11 at Eastern Kentucky ............. L, 12-3711/18 Gustavus Adolphus .............W, 21-10


Captains: Ken Kacenga, Chuck Joseph9/14 at Gustavus Adolphus ........W, 18-149/21 at Central Michigan .............. L, 20-2410/5 at Baldwin Wallace ...................L, 6-2610/12 Pensacola Navy ...................... L, 38-5810/19 at Morehead State ................ L, 26-3510/26 South Dakota State (HC) .... L, 20-2311/2 at Southern Illinois ..............W, 18-1511/15 Eastern Kentucky .................W, 26-1211/22 Akron ......................................... L, 13-48


Captains: Dave DelSignore, George Jordan9/20 at Western Illinois .................. L, 28-359/27 Southern Illinois .................... L, 14-4310/11 at Pensacola Navy ....................L, 6-2110/18 Morehead State ..................... L, 12-2110/25 at South Dakota State ........W, 17-1611/1 SE Louisiana (HC) ................... W, 20-711/8 at Akron .................................... L, 27-6011/14 Gustavus Adolphus .................L, 8-40


Captains: George Miller, Mike Roman,William Vukovich

9/19 Tennessee Tech ...................... L, 19-329/26 at Southern Illinois ............... L, 20-4510/3 Tampa ....................................... L, 13-3510/10 at Murray State ...................... L, 32-4210/17 Northern Michigan (HC) ..... L, 27-4310/31 at SE Louisiana ....................... L, 27-5011/7 Akron ......................................... L, 14-4211/14 Gustavus Adolphus .................L, 7-2011/21 Chattanooga ........................... L, 10-14


Captains: Rosie Blackwell, Lew Lowery9/18 at Central Michigan .............. L, 19-479/25 Central State ............................ W, 30-010/2 at Tampa ......................................L, 0-4910/9 at Northern Michigan .............L, 0-2910/16 Western Illinois (HC) ............. L, 14-1710/30 at Dayton ................................. L, 24-3511/13 Gustavus Adolphus ............... W, 14-011/20 at Akron ......................................... L, 0-7


Captains: Joe Caldwell, Cole Pentz9/9 at Dayton ................................. L, 13-189/23 at North Dakota State .......... L, 10-169/30 at South Dakota State ......... L, 22-3410/7 Northern Michigan ..............W, 37-3610/21 Akron (HC) ..............................W, 22-2110/28 at Xavier (Ohio) ....................... W, 47-711/4 at Central State ....................... W, 28-611/11 Central Michigan ................... T, 28-2811/18 at Indiana (Pa.) ....................... L, 14-31

1973 • 4-6Coach: Rey Dempsey

Captains: Ron Yoder, Elliott Dunlap,Farris Scott, Bill Sperlazza

9/8 at Dayton ....................................L, 0-229/15 at Austin Peay ............................L, 7-169/22 South Dakota State .................L, 6-2710/6 at Northern Michigan .......... L, 12-3010/13 Eastern Illinois (HC) .............W, 27-1410/20 at Akron .......................................L, 7-3110/27 at Eastern Michigan ................L, 2-42

11/3 North Dakota State .............W, 12-1011/10 Murray State ............................ W, 12-811/17 Indiana (Pa.) ............................. W, 44-0

1974 • 8-2Coach: Rey Dempsey

Captains: Nazih Banna, Elliott Dunlap9/14 Austin Peay ............................... W, 24-79/21 at South Dakota State ........W, 35-2110/5 Northern Michigan ..............W, 24-1010/12 Tennessee Tech ....................... W, 23-010/19 at Ball State .............................. L, 14-2110/26 Wayne State (HC) ................... W, 56-711/2 at Eastern Illinois .................... W, 13-311/9 at Central State .....................W, 25-1411/16 Akron .......................................... W, 30-011/30 at Delaware^ .......................... L, 14-35^NCAA Division II Playoff Game

1975 • 5-4Coach: Bill Narduzzi

Captains: Don Calloway, Rick Carter,Dave Garden

9/13 Central State ............................ W, 10-09/20 at Tennessee Tech .................. W, 15-09/27 at Western Illinois .................. L, 19-2010/4 at Northern Michigan .............L, 0-1510/18 Morehead State (HC) ............ W, 28-010/25 at Akron .......................................L, 6-1711/1 Eastern Michigan .................W, 15-1411/8 Villanova .................................... W, 25-611/15 South Dakota State .............. L, 21-38

1976 • 4-6Coach: Bill NarduzziCaptain: Cliff Stoudt

9/11 at Dayton ................................. L, 16-419/18 Tennessee Tech ...................... L, 10-139/25 Akron ............................................L, 3-2410/2 at Western Illinois .................. L, 12-2810/9 Saginaw Valley (HC) ............W, 22-2110/16 at Morehead State ................. W, 33-710/23 at Villanova .............................. L, 14-3410/30 at Wayne State ..........................L, 0-2811/6 Eastern Illinois .......................W, 36-1411/13 at Central State ....................... W, 45-7

1977 • 7-3Coach: Bill Narduzzi

Captains: Ron Pentz, Don McClord9/10 at Villanova .............................W, 13-109/17 at Tennessee Tech ................. L, 22-389/24 Western Illinois .....................W, 37-1610/1 at Massachusetts ................... L, 13-5410/8 at Saginaw Valley State ......W, 22-1210/15 at Akron ...................................W, 28-1010/22 Dayton (HC) ............................ L, 23-2710/29 Wayne State ...........................W, 31-1011/5 Eastern Illinois .......................W, 52-2211/12 Central State ............................ W, 34-6

1978 • 10-2 | 5-0 MID-CONCoach: Bill Narduzzi

Captains: Sam Barbera, Tom Farina9/9 at Northern Iowa* ................W, 31-149/16 at Wayne State ......................W, 21-109/23 at Ashland ................................ W, 58-79/30 Saginaw Valley State ...........W, 49-1210/7 Eastern Illinois* .....................W, 40-2410/14 at Central State .....................W, 56-3310/21 Akron* (HC) .............................. W, 27-310/28 Villanova ................................... L, 17-2211/4 Northern Michigan* ............W, 41-1411/11 at Western Illinois* ................. W, 19-311/25 Nebraska-Omaha^ ..............W, 21-1412/2 at Eastern Illinois^ ................ L, 22-26*Mid-Continent Conference Game^NCAA Division II Playoff Game

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11/5 at Akron* .................................. L, 21-4911/12 Murray State* ............................L, 7-1911/19 Morehead State* ................... L, 20-27*Ohio Valley Conference Game

1984 • 7-4 | 5-2 OHIO VALLEYCoach: Bill Narduzzi

Captain: Mark Derthick9/1 Eastern Michigan ................... W, 31-79/8 at Eastern Kentucky* ........... L, 17-229/15 at Cincinnati ...........................W, 27-239/22 at Western Illinois .................. L, 15-4810/6 Tennessee Tech* ..................... W, 51-010/13 at Austin Peay* ............ W, 16-13 (OT)10/20 Northern Iowa (HC) .................L, 6-1610/27 Middle Tennessee St.* ........W, 23-1311/3 Akron* ...........................................W, 3-211/10 at Murray State* .......................L, 7-3511/17 at Morehead State* .............W, 35-31 *Ohio Valley Conference Game


Captains: Gary Barber, Robert Thompson, Nick Xides

9/7 at Eastern Michigan ............. L, 22-279/14 Cincinnati ................................. L, 27-299/21 Florida A&M* .........................W, 28-219/28 Eastern Kentucky* ................ L, 29-3610/5 Northeastern .........................W, 23-1810/12 at Tennessee Tech* ..............W, 23-1610/19 Austin Peay* (HC) .................W, 35-1410/26 at Northern Iowa ................... L, 26-5011/2 at MTSU* ..................... L, 21-28 (2 OT)11/9 at Akron* .....................................L, 5-3011/22 Morehead State* ..................W, 20-17*Ohio Valley Conference Game

1986 • 2-9 | 2-5 OHIO VALLEYCoach: Jim Tressel

Captains: David Janofa, Vince Peterson,Rick Shepas

9/6 Nicholls State .......................... L, 19-349/13 Eastern Michigan .................. L, 17-189/20 at Northeastern ..................... L, 21-239/27 at Southern Illinois ............... L, 17-2410/11 Tennessee Tech* ..................... W, 30-610/18 at Austin Peay * ...................... L, 10-1310/25 at Eastern Kentucky* ........... L, 17-3811/1 Middle Tennessee St.* (HC) L, 14-4911/8 at Murray State* .................... L, 14-1711/15 at Morehead State* .............. L, 24-2711/21 Akron* ......................................W, 40-39*Ohio Valley Conference Game

1987 • 8-4 | 5-1 OHIO VALLEYCoach: Jim Tressel

Captains: Jerry Dunlap, David Janofa,Trenton Lykes, Mike Peterson

9/5 at Eastern Michigan ............. L, 20-359/12 at Bowling Green .................W, 20-179/26 at Marshall ............................... L, 13-3810/3 Northeastern .........................W, 29-1410/10 at Tennessee Tech* ..............W, 18-1510/17 Austin Peay* (HC) .................W, 20-1810/24 Eastern Kentucky* ...................L, 7-1410/31 at Middle Tennessee St.* ...W, 17-1611/7 Murray State * ............. W, 20-13 (OT)11/14 Morehead State* ..................W, 38-1411/20 at Akron ..................................... W, 10-611/28 at Northern Iowa^ ................ L, 28-31*Ohio Valley Conference Game^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff game

1988 • 4-7Coach: Jim Tressel

Captains: Paul Soltis, Mike McGlone,Jason Price, Jim Zdelar

9/3 at Kent State ..............................L, 3-349/10 Eastern Michigan .................. L, 12-17

1979 • 11-2 | 5-0 MID-CON

NCAA DIVISION II RUNNER-UPCoach: Bill Narduzzi

Captains: Jim Ferranti, Terry Dittmer9/8 at Illinois State .......................W, 33-279/15 Central State ............................ W, 17-69/22 Ashland ...................................... W, 24-39/29 Northern Iowa* ....................... W, 29-010/6 at Villanova .............................W, 27-2210/13 at Northern Michigan* .......W, 24-2310/20 at Akron* ................................... W, 16-310/27 Western Illinois* (HC) ............ W, 29-811/3 at Eastern Illinois* ................W, 49-2111/10 Delaware .................................. L, 45-5111/24 South Dakota State^ ............ W, 50-712/1 Alabama A&M^ ...................... W, 52-012/8 vs. Delaware^ ......................... L, 21-38*Mid-Continent Conference Game^NCAA Division II Playoff Game

1980 • 2-8-1 | 1-3 MID-CONCoach: Bill Narduzzi

Captains: Robby Robson, Pat DurinaMarvin Sperlazza

9/13 at Murray State .........................L, 6-249/20 at Eastern Kentucky ................L, 0-459/27 Northern Michigan* ................L, 7-1010/4 Akron .............................................. T, 0-010/11 at Western Kentucky ............ L, 17-4210/18 Morehead State ..................... L, 14-2010/25 at Eastern Illinois* ....................L, 7-3211/1 Northern Iowa* (HC) ............ L, 17-3811/8 at Western Illinois* ................. W, 22-011/15 American International ......W, 41-2011/22 at Delaware ............................. L, 13-20*Mid-Continent Conference Game


Captains: Jeff Gergel, Brett Modic9/5 at Cincinnati ...........................W, 19-139/12 Eastern Kentucky* ...................L, 6-269/19 Murray State* ............................L, 9-1310/3 at Akron* ................................... W, 34-710/10 Western Kentucky* (HC) ..... L, 14-3510/17 at Delaware* ..........................W, 24-2110/24 Eastern Illinois .......................W, 48-1610/31 at Middle Tennessee St.* ...W, 13-1011/7 Western Illinois .....................W, 34-2211/14 at Morehead State* ............... W, 38-711/21 at Northern Iowa ................... L, 43-45*Ohio Valley Conference Game


Captains: Tom Cullen, Paris Wicks9/4 Akron* ....................................... L, 19-209/11 at Eastern Kentucky* ........... L, 17-319/18 Tennessee Tech* ...................W, 37-149/25 at Cincinnati ...............................L, 3-5710/2 Eastern Illinois ........................ L, 23-2710/9 at Western Kentucky* .......... L, 14-2810/16 at Austin Peay* ........................ W, 31-910/30 MTSU* (HC) ............................W, 11-1011/6 at Western Illinois .................W, 28-2011/13 at Morehead State* .............W, 38-1911/20 Northern Iowa .......................W, 25-13*Ohio Valley Conference Game


Captains: Mark Derthick, Rick Brunot9/10 Eastern Kentucky* ................ L, 23-289/17 at Tennessee Tech* ..............W, 34-229/24 Western Illinois .....................W, 42-1410/1 at Eastern Illinois ................... L, 20-2110/8 Western Kentucky ................W, 24-1310/15 Austin Peay* (HC) .................W, 41-1910/22 at Northern Iowa ................... L, 13-2310/29 at Middle Tennessee St.* .... L, 24-35

9/24 at Eastern Illinois ..................W, 33-1310/1 Akron ............................................L, 7-3310/8 at Northeastern ........................L, 7-2310/15 Towson State (HC) ...............W, 41-3910/22 at Bowling Green .................. L, 16-2010/29 at Liberty .....................................L, 0-2911/5 Indiana State ............................ W, 25-711/12 Southern Illinois ...................W, 31-1411/19 Marshall .................................... L, 15-38


Captains: Andre Peterson, Mike Cochran,Steve Jones, Tony Dunn

9/2 at Maine .................................... L, 14-289/9 at Eastern Michigan ................L, 3-149/23 Akron ........................................W, 20-179/30 Morgan State .........................W, 45-2210/7 at Indiana State .....................W, 20-1910/14 Northeastern (HC) ................. W, 44-010/21 at Central Michigan ............... W, 30-310/28 Western Kentucky ................. L, 38-4111/4 Liberty ......................................W, 41-1411/11 Edinboro .................................W, 28-1411/18 Towson State ........................... W, 38-711/25 at Eastern Kentucky^ ..........W, 28-2412/2 at Furman^ .............................. L, 23-42^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff game


Captains: Archie Herring, Tony Bowens,Pete Rekstis, Don Sveck, Ray Ellington

9/1 Bloomsburg ............................. W, 43-79/8 Edinboro .................................W, 31-279/15 at Northeastern ...................... W, 37-39/22 Eastern Michigan .................W, 24-149/29 Akron ........................................W, 28-2310/6 at Western Kentucky ...........W, 17-1410/13 at Liberty ................................... W, 34-610/20 at James Madison ................W, 31-1511/3 Ohio (HC) .................................. W, 27-011/10 at Towson .................................. W, 13-011/17 Maine .......................................W, 38-1711/24 Central Florida^ ..................... L, 17-20^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game

1991 • 12-3DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Coach: Jim TresselCaptains: Ray Isaac, Ron Strollo, Pat Danko,

Derek Pixley, Kevin Brown9/7 Edinboro ................................... W, 24-09/14 at Delaware State .................. L, 29-339/21 Morgan State .........................W, 57-229/28 Northeastern ........................... W, 59-710/5 at Stephen F. Austin .............. W, 16-910/12 at Akron .................................... L, 24-3810/19 Liberty (HC) ................................L, 8-1011/2 at Georgia Southern ...........W, 19-1711/9 James Madison .....................W, 28-2111/16 Slippery Rock .........................W, 40-2111/23 at Towson State ....................W, 27-1711/30 Villanova^ ...............................W, 17-1612/7 at Nevada-Reno^ .................W, 30-2812/14 Samford^ .................................. W, 10-012/21 vs. Marshall^ ..........................W, 25-17 ^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game

1992 • 11-3-1DIVISION I-AA RUNNER UP

Coach: Jim TresselCaptains: Nick Cochran, Herb Williams,

Craig Kertesz, Marcus Evans, Dave Roberts, Chris Vecchione

9/5 Clarion ........................................ W, 48-79/12 Delaware State ......................W, 42-209/19 at Southwest Texas State ...W, 23-209/26 James Madison ...................... L, 49-52

10/3 at Indiana State .....................W, 30-2410/10 Illinois State ............................W, 34-1010/17 at Northeastern ..................... L, 23-2810/31 Eastern Illinois (HC) .............W, 28-1911/7 at Ohio .....................................W, 28-2011/14 at Akron .................................... T, 10-1011/21 Georgia Southern ................W, 21-1011/28 Villanova^ ...............................W, 23-2012/5 at The Citadel^ ......................W, 42-1712/12 at Northern Iowa^ ................. W, 19-712/19 at Marshall^ ............................ L, 28-31^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game

1993 • 13-21993 • 13-2DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

CoachCoach:: Jim Tressel Jim TresselCaptains:Captains: Jeff Wilkins, Tamron Smith, Jeff Wilkins, Tamron Smith,

Drew Gerber, David Burch,Drew Gerber, David Burch,Jeff Powers, Alfred Hill IIIJeff Powers, Alfred Hill III

9/2 at Western Michigan9/2 at Western Michigan ........... ...........W, 17-13W, 17-139/11 at Stephen F. Austin9/11 at Stephen F. Austin ............. ............. L, 15-35L, 15-359/18 Morgan State9/18 Morgan State ......................... .........................W, 56-27W, 56-2710/2 at Eastern Kentucky10/2 at Eastern Kentucky ............ ............W, 26-22W, 26-2210/9 Delaware State (HC)10/9 Delaware State (HC) ............ ............W, 42-28W, 42-2810/16 Liberty10/16 Liberty ........................................ ........................................ W, 42-0W, 42-010/23 Samford10/23 Samford ..................................... ..................................... W, 24-7W, 24-710/30 Buff alo10/30 Buff alo ...................................... ......................................W, 38-12W, 38-1211/6 Indiana State11/6 Indiana State .......................... ..........................W, 17-10W, 17-1011/13 at Illinois State11/13 at Illinois State ........................ ........................ L, 10-13L, 10-1311/20 at Akron11/20 at Akron ..................................... ..................................... W, 19-0W, 19-011/27 Central Florida^11/27 Central Florida^ .................... ....................W, 56-30W, 56-3012/4 Georgia Southern^12/4 Georgia Southern^ ............. .............W, 34-14W, 34-1412/11 Idaho^12/11 Idaho^ ...................................... ......................................W, 35-16W, 35-1612/18 at Marshall^12/18 at Marshall^ ............................. ............................. W, 17-5W, 17-5^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game


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Codera Jackson helped lead YSU to Gateway titles in 2005 and 2006.Codera Jackson helped lead YSU to Gateway titles in 2005 and 2006.

1998 • 6-5 | 3-3 GATEWAYCoach: Jim Tressel

Captains: Jake Andreadis, Matt Richardson, Mike Stanec, Anthony Pannunzio

9/3 Clarion ........................................ W, 50-69/12 at Kent State ..........................W, 24-109/19 Indiana State* ........................W, 20-1410/3 at Western Illinois* ...................L, 0-1410/10 Southern Illinois* (HC) .......W, 34-2110/17 Delaware .................................. L, 20-3010/24 New Haven ................... W, 18-15 (OT) 10/31 at Central Florida ................... L, 32-4411/7 Northern Iowa* ...................... L, 14-4211/14 at Illinois State* ...................... L, 14-4811/21 at Missouri State* .................W, 24-17*Gateway Conference Game

1999 • 12-3 | 5-1 GATEWAY

DIVISION I-AA RUNNER UPCoach: Jim Tressel

Captains: Frank Rutherford,Kawonza Swan, Anthony Rozzo

9/2 Slippery Rock .........................W, 44-149/11 at Western Michigan ............ L, 28-469/18 Indiana (Pa.) ............................. W, 13-79/25 Western Illinois* ...................W, 28-2410/2 at Indiana State* ...................W, 31-2810/9 at Southern Illinois* .. W, 43-37 (OT)10/16 Cal Poly (HC) ............................ W, 10-710/23 at Northern Iowa* ................W, 29-2010/30 Illinois State* ........................... L, 28-3111/6 Missouri State* ......................W, 17-1411/13 at Villanova .............................W, 28-2111/27 at Montana^ ..........................W, 30-2712/4 North Carolina A&T^ ............ W, 41-312/11 Florida A&M^ ........................W, 27-2412/18 vs. Georgia Southern^ ........ L, 24-59 *Gateway Conference Game^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game

2000 • 9-3 | 4-2 GATEWAYCoach: Jim Tressel

Captains: Senior Game Captains8/31 Slippery Rock .........................W, 24-109/9 Edinboro ................................... W, 33-09/16 at Kent State ..........................W, 26-209/30 at Missouri State* .................W, 19-1310/7 at Illinois State* .....................W, 14-1210/14 Northern Iowa* .....................W, 28-2410/21 at Western Illinois* ................ L, 10-24

10/28 Indiana State* (HC) ................ W, 42-711/4 Hofstra ....................... W, 42-35 (2 OT)11/11 Southern Illinois* .................. L, 20-2111/18 at Cal Poly ...............................W, 35-1311/25 at Richmond^ ...........................L, 3-10*Gateway Conference Game^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game

2001 • 8-3 | 5-2 GATEWAYCoach: Jon Heacock

Captains: Jeff Ryan, Dave Tesniarz, Bob Sivik, LeVar Greene, Bruce Hightower

8/30 Lock Haven ............................... W, 38-79/8 Clarion ........................................ W, 44-09/22 Western Illinois* ..................... W, 41-79/29 at Northern Iowa* ................. L, 11-3010/6 at Indiana State* ...................W, 35-2110/13 Missouri State* ......................W, 41-2010/20 Illinois State* (HC) ................W, 44-3010/27 Western Kentucky* ............... L, 14-2411/3 at Southern Illinois* .............. W, 31-711/17 Elon ............................................. W, 45-711/24 at Marshall ............................... L, 24-38*Gateway Conference Game


Captains: P.J. Mays, Jon Tekac,John Schumacher

8/29 Clarion ......................................W, 27-149/7 McNeese State ....................... L, 13-289/21 at Western Kentucky* .............L, 7-139/28 at SMS* ....................................W, 24-1710/5 Indiana State* ........................W, 31-1610/12 at Florida Atlantic .................W, 24-1710/19 Northern Iowa* .........................L, 7-2210/26 at Western Illinois* ...................L, 0-1911/2 Southern Illinois* (HC) ......... W, 21-911/9 at Illinois State* .....................W, 24-1711/23 Samford ...................................W, 37-29*Gateway Conference Game


Captains: Mike Burns, Josiah Doby,Justin Dellarose, Sherod Holmes

8/28 Edinboro .................................W, 35-119/6 Slippery Rock .........................W, 45-129/13 at Kent State ........................... L, 13-169/20 Florida Atlantic ..........................L, 6-13

9/27 at Liberty ................................... W, 34-310/4 Missouri State* ........................ W, 34-710/11 Western Illinois* .................... L, 20-5410/18 at Indiana State* ......... W, 30-24 (OT)10/25 Illinois State* (HC) ................. L, 25-3511/1 at Northern Iowa* ....................L, 9-4711/8 at Southern Illinois* ............. L, 17-2411/15 Western Kentucky* ............... L, 13-37*Gateway Conference Game


Captains: Mike Bracken, Yancey Marcum, Senior Game

9/2 Slippery Rock .........................W, 35-139/11 Florida International ...L, 16-22 (OT)9/18 at McNeese State .................. L, 20-249/25 Liberty ......................................W, 27-1710/2 at Western Kentucky* .......... L, 19-4410/9 Southern Illinois* .....................L, 2-3710/16 Northern Iowa* (HC) ............ L, 20-2210/23 at Illinois State* ...................... L, 24-3010/30 Indiana State* ........................W, 45-2011/6 at Western Illinois* ................. W, 34-911/13 at Missouri State* .................. L, 28-34*Gateway Conference Game


Captains: Kyle Smith, Aaron Marshall,Brandon Brown, Justin Scholes

9/1 Slippery Rock .........................W, 44-149/10 Northeastern .........................W, 35-169/17 at Liberty ................................... W, 42-09/24 at Pittsburgh ..............................L, 0-4110/1 Illinois State* ..........................W, 20-1710/8 at Indiana State* ..................... W, 45-010/15 Western Illinois* ...................W, 23-2110/22 Missouri State* (HC) .............. W, 31-710/29 at UNI* ..........................................L, 7-2111/5 at Southern Illinois* ............. L, 17-3111/12 Western Kentucky* ..............W, 42-10*Gateway Conference Game


Captains: Jason Perry, Jeremiah Wright,Ryan Jewell, Josh Cayson

8/31 Slippery Rock .........................W, 51-21 9/9 Maine .......................................W, 34-14 9/16 at Penn State ..............................L, 3-379/23 UC Davis ..................................W, 38-249/30 at Missouri State* .................W, 37-1010/7 Indiana State* ........................W, 55-17 10/14 at Western Illinois* ...............W, 35-28 10/21 UNI* (HC) .................................. L, 23-3110/28 at Illinois State* .....................W, 27-1311/4 Southern Illinois* .................W, 31-2411/11 at Western Kentucky* ........... W, 19-311/25 James Madison^ ..................W, 35-3112/2 Illinois State^ .........................W, 28-2112/9 at Appalachian State^ ......... L, 24-49*Gateway Conference Game^NCAA FCS Playoff Game


Captains: Jeremiah Wright, Louis Irizarry,Bob Perez, Tom Zetts, James Terry

9/1 at Ohio State ..............................L, 6-389/8 South Dakota State .............W, 23-179/15 Stony Brook .............................. W, 42-69/22 Lock Haven ............................... W, 35-39/29 Missouri State* ......................W, 49-2110/6 at Southern Illinois* ............. L, 17-2410/13 Southern Utah ......................W, 23-2210/20 Illinois State* (HC) ................. L, 22-2710/27 at UNI* ....................................... L, 13-1411/3 at Indiana State* ..................... W, 40-711/10 Western Illinois* ...................W, 31-24*Gateway Conference Game

1994 • 14-0-1DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Coach: Jim TresselCaptains: Lester Weaver, Chris Sammarone,

Ray Miller, Chris Kross, Reggie Lee9/1 Stephen F. Austin .................. T, 10-109/10 at Delaware State ................... W, 26-39/17 Eastern Kentucky ................... W, 13-69/24 Slippery Rock .........................W, 52-1710/1 McNeese State ........................ W, 28-810/8 North Alabama (HC) ...........W, 17-1410/15 Kent State ...............................W, 28-1410/29 Akron .......................................... W, 41-711/5 at SUNY-Buff alo ...................... W, 27-311/12 at Massachusetts .................... W, 28-911/19 at Indiana State ....................... W, 14-311/25 Alcorn State^ .........................W, 63-2012/3 Eastern Kentucky^ ..............W, 18-1512/10 Montana^ ................................. W, 28-912/17 vs. Boise State^ .....................W, 28-14^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game


Captains: Mark Brungard, Paul Conn,Steve Six, Leon Jones, Jermaine Hopkins,

Phillip Jean-Baptiste9/2 at Kent State ........................... L, 14-179/9 Stephen F. Austin .....................L, 0-279/16 Slippery Rock .........................W, 28-129/23 at McNeese State .....................L, 3-3110/7 at Delaware ............................. L, 13-3410/14 Central Michigan ................... L, 25-4610/21 Wingate (HC) ........................... W, 56-710/28 Indiana State ..............................L, 6-1311/4 at Akron ...................................W, 24-1011/11 Buff alo ............................................ L, 6-911/18 Illinois State ............................. L, 13-30


Captains: Jim Jones, Dan Inglis,Chris Inglis, Andre Jethroe

8/29 Woff ord ...................................... W, 28-09/7 Slippery Rock ........................... W, 22-09/14 at Kent ....................................... L, 12-289/21 at Illinois State ........... L, 28-31 (2 OT)9/28 Clarion ......................................W, 51-1010/12 at Buff alo ................................... W, 17-610/19 Ashland ...................................... W, 38-310/26 Northwestern State (HC) ...W, 24-1411/2 Northern Iowa ........................ L, 10-2311/9 at SW Missouri State ..........W, 17-1311/16 at Hofstra .................................. W, 14-3

1997 • 13-2 | 4-2 GATEWAY

DIVISION I-AA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSCoach: Jim Tressel

Captains: Matt Hogg, Todd Kollar,Demond Tidwell, Harry Deligianis,

Tom Paolucci, DeWayne Thompson8/28 Slippery Rock ........................... W, 33-99/6 Kent State ...............................W, 44-239/20 at Boston ................................... W, 28-79/27 Hofstra .....................................W, 27-2210/4 at Indiana State* ..................... W, 31-010/11 Buff alo (HC) ............................W, 52-1710/18 at Northern Iowa* ................. L, 32-3511/1 Illinois State* ............................ W, 13-011/8 at Southern Illinois* ............W, 34-1011/15 Missouri State* ......................W, 45-1311/22 Western Illinois* .................... L, 21-2411/29 Hampton^ ..............................W, 28-1312/6 at Villanova^ ..........................W, 37-3412/13 at Eastern Washington^ ....W, 25-1412/20 vs. McNeese State^ ............... W, 10-9*Gateway Conference Game^NCAA Division I-AA Playoff Game


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A | Adipotti, Dick • On Oct. 22, 1966, Adipotti rushed for a school-re-cord 304 yards on 24 carries against Southern Connecticut State.B | Brown, Adrian • Brown ranks second in school history with 3,978 yards rushing on 875 attempts. He holds the school mark with 55 rush-ing touchdowns.C | Championships • The Penguins won the 2006 and 2005 Gateway Football Conference titles and 1987 Ohio Valley crown. In 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997, YSU won Division I-AA National Championships.D | Deligianis, Harry • Deligianis was the last Penguin to be selected in the NFL Draft being picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 1998 draft. He also holds the school record for sacks in a season with 17 during the 1997 campaign.E | Ellington, Ray • Ellington played four years of football and two sea-sons of basketball at YSU.F | Ferranti Brothers • Jim (1976-79) and Bob Ferranti (1969-72) were two of the most prolifi c wide receivers in school history. Together the two combined for 316 receptions for 5,266 yards and 40 touchdowns.G | Gill, Sloko • Gill was the fi rst Penguin to play in the National Football League when he played for the Detroit Lions in 1942.H | Hopkins, Jermaine • Hopkins, a fi rst-team All-America linebacker in 1995, was tragically killed in January 1996. His No. 58 was retired by the school and has not been worn since.I | Ian Dominelli • Dominelli set a school record with 224 tackles during the 1999 season. Dominelli was a fi rst-team All-America linebacker that campaign.J | Jaworski, Ron and Jones, Leon • Jaworski had a stellar career in the NFL guiding the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl in 1981. Jones was named the Football Gazette’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1994.K | Kickers • Two former Penguins played in the NFL in Jeff Wilkins and Paul McFadden. Also, the school has had such standouts as Mark Griffi th, Nick Terracina, John Dowling and Robert Fozkos.L | Lykes, Trenton • Lykes led the Guins to their fi rst-ever Division I-AA playoff berth in 1987. M | Mays and Mason • P.J. Mays was named the Gateway Conference’s Off ensive Player of the Year in 2001 while Marcus Mason was the Gate-way’s Off ensive Player of the Year in 2006.N | Narduzzi, Bill • Coach Narduzzi led the program to the 1979 Divi-sion II National Championship game and won 68 games in his 10 years with the program.O | O’Neill, Ed • O’Neill played two seasons at Youngstown State before moving on to Hollywood. O’Neill, who was born in Youngstown, starred in the sitcom Married With Children as Al Bundy.P | Paris Wicks • Wicks tied a school record by rushing for more than

100 yards in a game fi ve straight times in 1982. He scored a school-re-cord fi ve touchdowns at UNI on Nov. 21, 1981.Q | Quintana, John • Quintana was the fi rst YSU player on the Division I level to be named an Academic All-American. Quintana was a fi rst-team selection in 1993.R | Ryan, Jeff • Ryan set the single-season mark for passing yardage in 1999 (2,573) leading YSU to the FCS semifi nals.S | Smith, Tamron and Stambaugh Stadium • Smith rushed for a school record 4,866 yards on a school best 987 attempts. His 22 100-yard games are also a school mark. Stambaugh has been home to the program since 1982.T | Tressel, Jim • Tressel guided the Penguins to four National Champi-onships, six National Championship Games and 135 victories from 1986 through 2000.U | Undefeated • In 2005, YSU went 6-0 at Stambaugh Stadium. The Penguins enjoyed unbeaten regular seasons at Stambaugh in 2005, 1994, 1993 and 1991.V | Villanova • One opponent the Penguins have tormented has been Villanova. In the playoff s, YSU defeated the Wildcats in 1991, 1992 and 1997 by a total of seven points.W | Wilkins, Jeff • The most accomplished YSU player in the NFL, Wilkins holds school career records for points by a kicker, point-after kicks made, fi eld goals made and attempts. He retired after spending 14 seasons in professional football.X | Xides, Nick • Xides set, and still holds, school records for career punts (257), yards (10,514) and average (40.9) playing from 1982-85.Y | Youngstown • College, University and State University. The uni-versity in the city of Youngstown has had these three names since it opened in the fall of 1908. It was known as Youngstown College from 1928-1954, referred to as Youngstown University from 1955 to 1966 and Youngstown State since 1967.Z | Zdelar and Zetts • Jim Zdelar was a fi rst-team All-American in 1987. Soon after his playing career ended, he was killed in an automobile ac-cident and since 1993, no player has worn the Number 79 at YSU. Zetts set school career passing records for touchdowns, completions, at-tempts, yards and percentage.The goal-line stop against Marshall led to a national title in 1993.The goal-line stop against Marshall led to a national title in 1993.

PK Paul McFadden is one of two Penguins kickers to play in the NFL.PK Paul McFadden is one of two Penguins kickers to play in the NFL.

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Former head football coach and Director of Athletics Jim Tressel left a major mark not only on the Athletic Department and campus, but the entire Mahoning Valley community. Tressel spent 15 years as the head coach at Youngstown State and six as the Executive Di-rector of Intercollegiate Athletics before being named the head football coach at The Ohio State University in January 2001. In just two years he turned that program into a National Champion-ship winner posting a 14-0 mark in 2002. Tressel brought a winning attitude to the Mahoning Valley when he took charge of the Penguin football program in the mid-1980’s. He gave the people something to rally around in a time of need and helped keep the spirits of everyone in the community high. He came to Youngstown in 1986 and within two seasons the Penguins were in the NCAA Di-vision I-AA Playoff s. The playoff s, once a dream, became common place for YSU. In his tenure, Youngstown State appeared in the playoff s 10 times and won four national championships. The fi rst national title came in 1991 and began a run of four straight title-game appearances. The march to the crown in 1991 was magical as the Penguins won eight straight to end the season. YSU won at Georgia Southern on Nov. 2 and was never to lose again that season. In the playoff s, the Penguins beat Villanova, Nevada-Reno and Samford before beating Marshall in the title game. After losing in the title game to Marshall in 1992, the Penguins were back in 1993 to fi nish 13-2 and beat the Herd 17-5 in the title game. In 1994, the Penguins were unbeaten in 15 games finishing 14-0-1. YSU tied Stephen F. Austin in the season opener and then won a school-record 14 consecutive games to earn a repeat championship. In the playoff s the Pen-guins beat Alcorn State, Eastern Kentucky and Montana en route to the title game. YSU beat Boise State 28-14 to earn its third national title. In 1997, the Penguins were back in the nation-al title hunt. In the playoff s, YSU beat Hampton, Villanova and Eastern Washington to advance to the title game. In a tight defensive game, YSU beat McNeese State 10-9 to earn Tressel’s fourth title. En route to the 1999 National Championship Game, YSU set an NCAA Division I-AA record win-ning 15 consecutive playoff games after beating Montana, North Carolina A&T and Florida A&M in the preliminary rounds. In the championship game, YSU lost to Georgia Southern. In his fi nal year in 2000, YSU fi nished 9-3 and qualifi ed for the playoff s for the 10th time.

Jim TresselJim Tressel135-57-2 at YSU135-57-2 at YSU

COACHING HONORSCOACHING HONORSChevrolet Chevrolet National Coach of the YearNational Coach of the Year1997, 1994, 19931997, 1994, 1993

Eddie Robinson I-AAEddie Robinson I-AACoach of the YearCoach of the Year19941994

AFCA National AFCA National Coach of the YearCoach of the Year1994, 19911994, 1991

AFCA Regional AFCA Regional Coach of the YearCoach of the Year1994, 1993, 1991, 19871994, 1993, 1991, 1987

Ohio CollegeOhio CollegeCoach of the YearCoach of the Year1999, 1997, 1994, 1991,1999, 1997, 1994, 1991,1990, 19891990, 1989

Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley ConferenceCoach of the YearCoach of the Year19871987

TRESSEL’S YSU COACHING RECORDTRESSEL’S YSU COACHING RECORDYear Overall Conference Notes Year Overall Conference Notes 2000 9-3 4-2 (GFC) Playoff s2000 9-3 4-2 (GFC) Playoff s1999 12-3 5-1 (GFC) I-AA Finalist1999 12-3 5-1 (GFC) I-AA Finalist1998 6-5 3-3 (GFC)1998 6-5 3-3 (GFC)1997 13-2 4-2 (GFC) 1997 13-2 4-2 (GFC) l-AA Championsl-AA Champions1996 8-3-0 1996 8-3-0 1995 3-8-0 1995 3-8-0 1994 14-0-1 1994 14-0-1 l-AA Championsl-AA Champions1993 13-2 1993 13-2 I-AA ChampionsI-AA Champions1992 11-3-1 I-AA Finalist1992 11-3-1 I-AA Finalist1991 12-3 1991 12-3 I-AA ChampionsI-AA Champions1990 11-1 Playoff s1990 11-1 Playoff s1989 9-4 Playoff s1989 9-4 Playoff s1988 4-7 1988 4-7 1987 8-4 5-1 (OVC) Playoff s1987 8-4 5-1 (OVC) Playoff s1986 2-9 2-5 (OVC)1986 2-9 2-5 (OVC)Totals 135-57-2 (.702 Win Percentage)Totals 135-57-2 (.702 Win Percentage)

TRESSELTRESSEL FACTS FACTSNational ChampionshiNational Championshipsps:: 4 4Championship Game AppearancesChampionship Game Appearances:: 6 610-Plus Win Seasons10-Plus Win Seasons: : 77PlayPlayoff Appearancoff Appearanceses:: 10 10WinninWinning/Total Seasonsg/Total Seasons:: 12/15 12/15Playoff VictoriesPlayoff Victories:: 2424TotalTotal Victories Victories:: 135135

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Paul McFadden • PKAtlanta Falcons | 1984-87New York Giants | 1988Philadelphia Eagles | 1989A bare-footed specialist who was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, Paul Mc-Fadden played a total of six seasons in the NFL for three teams. He amassed 520 points in his career converting 160-of-165 point-after attempts and 120-of-175 fi eld-goal tries. He began his career in Philadelphia scoring a

team rookie record 116 points making 30-of-37 fi eld-goal at-tempts. He was named the NFC’s Rookie of the Year and earned a spot in the Pro Bowl. He spent his fi rst four years with Philadel-phia before moving on to New York in 1988 and Atlanta in 1989. He was a 12th round draft pick originally by the Eagles.

Tim Johnson • LBOakland Raiders | 2002-05Baltimore Ravens | 2006A stellar special teams player and re-serve linebacker, Tim Johnson played in 33 games over a fi ve-season span in the NFL. He played his fi rst three years for Oakland appearing in 39 games for the Raiders. As a rookie in 2003 he re-corded 27 tackles and two pass break-ups in just fi ve games. In 2004, he had 12 tackles and four pass breakups in

eight contests. During the 2005 slate he played in all 16 games for the Raiders. He played four games for Baltimore in 2006. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.

Ron Jaworski • QBLos Angeles Rams | 1974-76Philadelphia Eagles | 1977-86Miami Dolphins | 1987-88Kansas City Chiefs | 1989In a 15-year NFL career, Ron Jaworski played in 188 games for four diff erent teams. He spent 10 seasons in Phila-delphia guiding the Eagles to Super Bowl XV in 1981. In his career, he com-pleted 2,187-of-4,117 passes (53.1 per-cent) for 28,190 yards and 179 touch-

downs. He also rushed for 859 yards and 16 scores. His best year was during the Super Bowl campaign when he completed 257 passes for 3,529 yards and 27 touchdowns in the regular season. All three were career highs. While with the Eagles he threw for 26,963 yards and 175 touchdowns. He was a second round draft choice of the Rams.

Cliff Stoudt • QBPittsburgh Steelers | 1977-83St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals | 1986-88Miami Dolphins | 1989During an eight-year NFL career, Cliff Stoudt played for three teams and appeared in 66 games. He spent the fi rst four years of his career with Pitts-burgh, the next three with the Cardi-nals and his fi nal season with Miami. His best season was in 1983 when he completed 197-of-381 passes for 2,553

yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 479 yards and four scores that year. In his career, he completed 359-of-684 passes (52.5 percent) for 4,506 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was a fi fth round draft choice of the Steelers.

Jeff Wilkins • PKPhiladelphia Eagles | 1994San Francisco 49ers | 1995-96St. Louis Rams | 1997-2007Jeff Wilkins spent 14 seasons in the NFL, spending the last 11 with the St. Louis Rams. He retired at the conclu-sion of the 2007 season. He did not miss an extra point from 1998 through 2007 while scoring 1,416 career points. He made a career-long fi eld goal of 57 yards in 1998. Wilkins scored a career-

high 163 points with the Rams in 2003. That season he made a career-best 39 fi eld goals in a career-high 42 tries. In 1999, he made 64-of-64 extra-point tries. He was part of a Super Bowl Champion as St. Louis won the Super Bowl XXIV in 2000. He was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent.

Craig Cotton • TEDetroit Lions | 1969-72Chicago Bears | 1973San Diego Chargers | 1975Craig Cotton spent six NFL seasons playing 77 games with three diff erent teams. He spent four years with Detroit and one each with Chicago and San Di-ego. In his career he had 28 receptions for 409 yards and one touchdown. He caught a career-high 13 passes for 186 yards with the Bears in 1973. He had

15 catches in four years with the Lions. He was an eighth-round draft pick of the Chargers.


THIS ISTHIS IS YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN

STATESTATE

• ACADEMIC SERVICES• ACADEMIC SERVICES

• ATHLETIC WELLNESS• ATHLETIC WELLNESS

• FACILITIES• FACILITIES

• ATHLETIC SUCCESS STORIES• ATHLETIC SUCCESS STORIES

• ATTRACTIVE CAMPUS• ATTRACTIVE CAMPUS

• STUDENT LIFE• STUDENT LIFE

• UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION• UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

• ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION• ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

• PENGUIN NICKNAME TRADITION• PENGUIN NICKNAME TRADITION

• CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN• CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN

• MEDIA COVERAGE • MEDIA COVERAGE

Youngstown State University is a teaching-centered university where the focus is on students and their professional development. Specializing in undergraduate education, there are more than 100 undergraduate majors, 35 master’s programs and doctoral programs in educational leadership and physical therapy. YSU is also a member of the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM), which offers an accelerated six-year B.S./M.D. The university was recently re-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, and individual programs are accredited by national and international accrediting bodies, including AACSB (business); ABET (engineering); and NCATE (education).

With accessible faculty members, 83 percent of whom hold the highest degree attainable in their fi eld, YSU offers a small-university feel to go along with opportunities typically available only at larger institutions. The average class size is 22 in lecture classes and 10 in labs. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1.

Seven Academic CollegesSchool of Graduate Studies & ResearchBeeghly College of EducationWilliamson College of Business AdministrationCollege of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesBitonte College of Health & Human ServicesCollege of Fine & Performing ArtsCollege of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

For a complete list of majors, visit www.ysu.edu/majors

University Support Areas• The Center for Student Progress features special mentoring and support for fi rst-year students, multicultural students and students with disabilities.• The Reading and Study Skills Center provides helpin reading, studying, test-taking and time management.• The Writing Center and Mathematics Center offers tutorial assistance.• The Language Learning and Resource Center supportsforeign-language learning.• Career and Counseling Services assists students and alumni in exploring career and future employment possibilities and developing plans to achieve academic and career goals.

Youngstown State University is a teaching-centered universitywhere the focus is on students and their professionaldevelopment. Specializing in undergraduate education, there are more than 100 undergraduate majors 35 master’sthere are more than 100 undergraduate majors 35 master s

Former YSU Student-Athlete of the Year Former YSU Student-Athlete of the Year Leslie Johnson was a three-time Academic Leslie Johnson was a three-time Academic All-Horizon League honoree.All-Horizon League honoree.

The recent academic success of YSU’s student-athletes is unprecedented. During the Spring 2008 semester, an all-time high of 41 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. Also an all-time high, 56 percent of YSU’s student-athletes achieved at least a 3.0 GPA for the semester. Eleven of the 16 sponsored teams achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Most notably, 366 student-athletes have earned their degree since the Spring 2001 semester.

Ten YSU Student-Athletes have earned Academic All-America accolades, including six since 2001. A Penguin has been named Academic All-District 41 times, and there have been 234 academic all-league honorees.

Jermaine Hopkins Academics CenterThe Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center is a

state-of-the-art learning area located in Stambaugh Stadium in Room 1099 on the fi rst fl oor. The Academics Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday though Friday.

The Center has been completely refurbished and is one of the best learning facilities in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference.

The center features 19 private study cubicles, four study tables and 14 computer terminals. Student-athletes have access to the Internet as well as several other resources and multiple software packages on all systems within the lab.

Athletic Academic Advising Coordinator

Marilyn O’Bruba oversees a talented and dedicated

fi ve-person staff.

With the help of the Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center, 90 percent or more of YSU’s student-athletes who exhausted their eligibility have

graduated with a four-year degree every year since 2002.

The weight training program The weight training program at YSU was greatly improved in at YSU was greatly improved in 2007-08 with the renovation of 2007-08 with the renovation of the Stambaugh Stadium weight the Stambaugh Stadium weight room (pictured here) and the room (pictured here) and the opening of a weight room in opening of a weight room in Beeghly Center.Beeghly Center.

Strength and ConditioningThe Penguin Advantage Program is

designed to promote student-athlete development in physical fi tness and athletic ability. This comprehensive program incorporates some of the latest and basic methods to train the university’s full complement of athletic teams.

The emphasis of the Advantage Program is on total physical development to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. A variety of weight-training styles consistently challenges athletes to perform better as well as understand how the body adapts to training. Combined with nutritional education and consultation, the Advantage Program strives to prepare YSU athletes for success in and out of the sports arena.

The Stambaugh Stadium Weight Room, which continues to be one of the best facilities in the FCS and Horizon League, features 28,000 pounds of free weights, 8,000 pounds of dumbbells, 14,000 pounds of machine weights and a number of cardiovascular machines.

First-year strength and conditioning coach John Patrick comes to YSU from Jacksonville University. A Youngstown native, he is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association and is certifi ed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the International Sports Science Association and the United States Weightlifting Association. He is assisted by Liz Vlad.

In addition, Dr. Mohammed Shayesteh, a licensed sports nutritionist, provides advice and counseling to athletes in conjunction with their training programs.

Sports MedicineYSU student-athletes have two recently

upgraded sports medicine centers at their disposal to treat and prevent injuries.

The Willard Webster Sports Medicine Center inside of Stambaugh Stadium is the main hub and serves the majority of YSU’s athletic teams. There is also a training and rehabilitation room in Beeghly Center that caters to the needs of the volleyball, swimming and diving and men’s and women’s basketball squads. The centers is well equipped to handle any needs with the latest available and innovative equipment for the care and prevention of injuries.

Veteran athletic trainer John Doneyko was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in 2008 after serving in the department for 22 years. A licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and a nationally-certifi ed Athletic Trainer, Doneyko is assisted by Jenna Lesko, Jeff Wills, Todd Burkey and Kenny Layman. Also, numerous student assistants are on hand throughout the year and work closely with all teams attending games (home and away) and practices.

The Penguins staff is assisted by a host of health care professionals in the Youngstown area, providing state-of-the-art care in prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Dr. Ray Duffett, Dr. James Shina and Dr. Mike Miladore are on hand on football gamedays and work with all sports.

Veteran John Doneyko was promoted to Head Trainer

in Spring 2008.

John Patrick returned to YSU in Spring 2008 to run

the weight program.

The Beeghly Center weight room opened in 2007-08.Few areas play a role as essential to the continued success of Youngstown State athletics as the athletic training staff.

The YSU athletic complex The YSU athletic complex features some of the best features some of the best facilities in the Missouri Valley facilities in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and Football Conference and Horizon League.Horizon League.

STAMBAUGH STADIUMSTAMBAUGH STADIUM(football, soccer)(football, soccer)

BEEGHLY CENTERBEEGHLY CENTER(basketball, volleyball, (basketball, volleyball,

swimming & diving)swimming & diving)

YSU TENNIS COURTSYSU TENNIS COURTS(tennis)(tennis)

YSU TRACKYSU TRACK(track & fi eld)(track & fi eld)

Stambaugh Stadium, the home venue for Youngstown State’s soccer program and four-time NCAA Football Championship Subdivision football team, is one of the top facilities in the entire Northeast. Nicknamed the “Ice Castle,” the stadium celebrated its 25th anniversary during the 2007 season. The tallest building in the city, Stambaugh Stadium has been defended well by the Penguins. The football team has won nearly 75 percent of its games at Stambaugh, including 14 straight playoff contests. The stadium seats 20,630 Penguins fans, and nine of the 10 all-time largest Missouri Valley Football Conference crowds have been at Stambaugh. Renovations since 2002 include a new concourse-level elevator, a new scoreboard and Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard and a state-of-the-art SprinTurf playing surface. Recent major improvements have also been made to the football and administrative offi ces, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room and seating areas.

Beeghly Center serves as the home for the Youngstown State University men's and women's basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving teams. Opened in the 1972-73 school year, the arena has seen a major facelift totaling more than $4 million this decade. This past year was an especially busy one as a new basketball fl oor and weight room were installed. Since 2000, signifi cant improvements have been made to lobbies, hallways, locker rooms, the sound system, scoreboards and press row seating. The Beeghly Natatorium, which is in the north end of the building, has received $300,000 in improvements since 2005. Beeghly Center has also served as a venue for presidential campaign rallies, World Wide Wrestling (WWE) events, the Harlem Globetrotters and concerts.

On July 9, 2007, Frank and Norma Watson and Jim and Ellen Tressel donated a combined $1 million to YSU’s Centennial Capital Campaign to help fund a new indoor practice facility. The Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS), which is set to break ground within the coming year, will provide a competitive advantage to YSU’s student-athletes, particularly those participating in baseball, football, soccer, softball and track programs. The indoor facility will also serve as a university and community resource, providing a large, climate–protected venue for events and a training facility for local youth organizations and high schools.

Student-athletes at YSU have Student-athletes at YSU have the opportunity to compete for the opportunity to compete for championships, take on nationally-championships, take on nationally-ranked opponents, receive a top-ranked opponents, receive a top-notch education and develop the skills notch education and develop the skills necessary to play and work at the necessary to play and work at the professional level.professional level.

“ The experience at Youngstown State was great for me. I would recommend

Youngstown State to any player with pro aspirations, but more importantly, to get your education.” Ron Jaworski - ESPN Analyst

Former YSU Student-Athlete

2007-08 Athletic Highlights• At least one student-athlete in all 18

of YSU’s athletic programs earned fi rst or second-team all-conference honors during the 2007-08 academic year.

• Football players Brad Samsa (second-team), Mychal Savage (third-team), Brian Palmer (honorable mention) and James Terry (honorable mention) all earned All-American honors while men’s basketball player Vytas Sulskis was a Freshman Mid-Major All-American. Baseball player Joe Iacobucci was an honorable mention pick on the All-Ping! Freshman team.

• Seven student-athletes earned CoSIDA academic all-district honors.

• Seventeen student-athletes were named academic all-league during the fall and winter seasons.

• YSU student-athletes earned fi rst-team all-league honors 30 times and second-team honors all-conference honors 46 times.

• YSU coaches were recognized as Coach of the Year four times.• Penguins student-athletes earned Player of the Year or Newcomer

of the Year honors 11 times

Playing and Working Professionally• A large number of Penguins have gone on to play professionally

in the United States or overseas in recent years.• Notable past YSU student-athletes who have played professionally

are Ron Jaworski (current ESPN Analyst), Jeff Wilkins (NFL Pro Bowl kicker), Paul McFadden (NFL Rookie of the Year), Dave Dravecky (MLB all-star and World Series participant) and Brad Hennessey (current San Francisco Giants pitcher)

• Football players are frequently invited to tryouts for NFL teams. Running back Marcus Mason made the Washington Redskins’ roster in 2006, and wide receiver Kyle Smith was in camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. Other recent football players have played overseas or gone on to play in the Arena Football League.

• Quin Humphrey played professional basketball in Europe and the NBDL after a successful playing career that ended in 2006.

• YSU student-athletes have also gone on to work in athletic administration and in the front offi ce of professional sports teams.

• Outside of athletics, YSU student-athletes have been admitted to top-level medical and graduate schools, become police offi cers, engineers, teachers, coaches, fi nancial planners, broadcasters, university developers, hotel executives and much more.

Josh Page earned academic all-district

honors for the third time.

Competing Against the Nation’s Elite• The Youngstown State football team played at Ohio State in 2007

and will open the season against the Buckeyes in 2008. It has also played at Heinz Field against Pittsburgh (2005) and at Beaver Stadium versus Penn State (2006).

• In the last two years the men’s basketball team has played at UCLA, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State while the women’s hoops squad has played at Cincinnati and Ohio State

• Since 2005, the baseball team has scheduled games at Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Cincinnati, Penn State and West Virginia.

• The softball team has played against Michigan State, Penn State, George Mason, Purdue, Michigan and Kentucky since 2006.• The track and fi eld teams have routinely competed at the Penn Relays and Sea Ray Relays, and in 2008 they traveled to New York City, Virginia Tech, Florida, Louisville and Arkansas.

The Youngstown State football team opened the 2007 season at Ohio Stadium against Ohio State.

While YSU sits just blocks from downtown While YSU sits just blocks from downtown Youngstown, the campus core has an intimate Youngstown, the campus core has an intimate feeling with plenty of green space and a mix feeling with plenty of green space and a mix of historic and modern buildings.of historic and modern buildings.

Your Success is Our StoryYou have a story. Everyone does. It’s about where you come

from, what you think about, what you value. It’s about your friends, your family, your language, your music, your school. It’s about your particular skills and interests, what you’ve learned so far in life, how you relate to the world and other people. Right now, you’re about to start a whole new chapter in your story. In the book called My Life—by you, of course—the theme of this chapter is “Where do I want to go, and who do I want to become?”

You have options you want to explore, places you want to see, things you want to do, ideas you want to propose, a career you want to pursue. That’s one reason you’re planning to go to college—to get going on that next chapter of your life, to become who you want to be.

Colleges and universities have stories, too. How they started, what traditions they maintain, the way they look, the students they serve, the things they offer academically and socially, the role they play in their communities, and the role they play in the generation of new knowledge.

Youngstown State University’s story is all those things. YSU is about outstanding academic quality, diversity of people and programs, and broad access to opportunity. But it is, overall, a culmination of the stories of all the students who in the past 100 years graduated and went on to make a difference. Our students - while they are here and after they graduate - are what YSU is all about.

Campus Overview• Opened in 1908, YSU celebrated its centennial during the 2007-

08 academic year. As part of the celebration, the university launched a $44 million campaign for campus improvements. In addition to endowments for students and colleges, the centennial plan calls for a new $34.3 million business building, improved engineering and science labs and an indoor athletics practice facility.

• With enrollment at its highest in the last 13 years, the student population is 13,497, more than 12,000 of which are undergraduate students. Based on demographics, 44 percent are male, 56 percent are female; 17 percent are minority students and 1 percent are international students. 218 current YSU students were high school valedictorians, and there are more than 85,000 alumni.

• YSU’s 145-acre urban campus is one of the nation’s most attractive and among Ohio’s safest.

Campus Housing• Four university residence halls house 1,000 students in

comfortable, spacious rooms.• The $22 million University Courtyard Apartments, operated by the

Ambling Corporation exclusively for YSU students, is one of the fi nest facilities of its kind in Ohio. Opened in 2003, Courtyard Apartments offer singles, doubles, and quads for 408 students.

• Buechner Hall, a privately-run residence, accommodates 72 women on campus and includes a meal plan, weekly room-cleaning services and a stately European ambience.

• All university-operated residence halls, as well as University Courtyard Apartments, have in-room high-speed Internet connections, cable and telephone terminals.

Library Resources• Six-story Maag Library on campus features 700,000

bound volumes, 300,000 government documents and 800,000 microforms.

• A member of OhioLink research consortium, which provides access to over 39 million items.

• The Youngstown Public Library is located across the street from the South end of campus.

Opened in 2003, the University Courtyard Apartments on the West end of campus houses many student-athletes.

The opportunities to be active on campus The opportunities to be active on campus and join student organizations are plenty, and and join student organizations are plenty, and students are encouraged to get involved with students are encouraged to get involved with enriching projects that enable them to work enriching projects that enable them to work with fellow students, faculty members and with fellow students, faculty members and community leaders.community leaders.

Campus Recreation and Student Programming is the central hub for student life on campus. There are more than 40 intramural sports programs, fi tness classes and workshops that are taught by certifi ed student staff. The department organizes the Penguin Pre-Party every other Thursday, which features live entertainment on campus. The department also oversees Greek life and more than 120 student organizations ranging from the American Marketing Association to Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the Ski and Snowboarding Club.

The 70,000 square foot Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center opened in 2005 and features the latest in recreation, fi tness and wellness space. In the “rec” are more than 70 pieces of cardio equipment, 24 weight-training pieces and a combination of 40 plate-loaded and free-weight stations. There are four multi-purpose courts to play basketball, volleyball, badminton and many other activities; an aerobics studio; a meditation center and a fi ve-story climbing wall. There is also a wellness resource center that offers comprehensive programming in areas of fi tness, nutrition, mental and spiritual health and personal safety.

Penguin Productions, a group of motivated students and advisers from campus, has helped bring popular musical artists such as Ludacris, Korn, Sugarland, Puddle of Mudd and Saliva to the area.

The Kilcawley Student Center features amenities for student entertainment and academic wellness. The KC Food Court, Arby’s, candy counter, Peaberry’s Cafe and lounge areas are ideal places to mingle with friends. Kilcawley also has full copy and graphic centers, wireless hotspots, computer labs and ample meeting space. The YSU Bookstore and Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center are connected.

The College of Fine & Performing Arts Series features talented YSU students in events ranging from art shows to plays to dance ensembles. The Dana School of Music is nationally renowned, and its students are showcased in weekly concerts at the Butler Institute of American Art and major performances both on and just off campus. The YSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2005.

Off-campus venues within walking distance also provide students with a wide variety of entertainment choices. The DeYor Performing Arts Center houses the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and popular performances such as Beauty and the Beast, Rent and High School Musical. Jerry Seinfeld and other comedians have performed at Stambaugh Auditorium, which also has country chart-topper Lonestar on the schedule. The Chevrolet Centre has been the venue for events ranging from 3 Doors Down and Carrie Underwood concerts to Disney on Ice to minor league hockey and arena football.

Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama spoke to Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama spoke to students and community members on the Youngstown State campus students and community members on the Youngstown State campus while on the campaign trail in 2008.while on the campaign trail in 2008.

The Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center is a popular spot for students.

Fraternities and sororities participate in Greek Sing as part of an active Greek Life on campus.

University President Dr. University President Dr. David C. Sweet and his wife, David C. Sweet and his wife, Pat, are avid fans of Penguins Pat, are avid fans of Penguins athletics.athletics.

When David C. Sweet became Youngstown State University’s sixth president in July 2000, he mapped out a course that included three priorities: e n r o l l m e n t , partnerships and diversity. In the eight years since,

the University has made great strides in all three areas.

Enrollment has jumped nearly 15 percent since fall 2000 and is now at its highest level in 13 years. Over the last eight years, the number of minority students has increased more than 60 percent. And the University has initiated partnerships with the city of Youngstown, the Youngstown city and other school districts and community groups to meet the needs of the region.

The University has also expanded academic programs at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels, including a new doctor of physical therapy degree. In partnership with the Youngstown city schools, the University opened Youngstown Early College, a high school on the YSU campus aimed at helping city school students earn college credit and a high school degree at the same time. YEC’s fi rst class graduated in May. Last year, YSU reorganized its academic structure to better address the growing importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the state and national levels. As a result, two new colleges were created: the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

YSU has worked in collaboration with the City of Youngstown to complete a nationally-recognized urban development plan,

Youngstown 2010. In addition, the University has been a leader in the development of Wick Neighbors, a non-profi t community organization that is spearheading a major redevelopment project in the Wick District and Smoky Hollow neighborhood.

Since 2000, the University has opened the $22 million University Courtyard Apartments and the $12.1 million Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The campus is now in the midst of a $44 million Centennial Capital Campaign, the largest fund-raising effort in YSU’s history. A centerpiece of the campaign is a new $34.3 million building for the Williamson College of Business Administration.

Prior to coming to YSU, Dr. Sweet was dean and professor of the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State from 1978 to 2000. His leadership resulted in national recognition for the college’s graduate studies and its city management/urban policy program.

Prior to joining Cleveland State, Dr. Sweet held a number of state cabinet posts, including the director of the State Department of Development. He also served as commissioner of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission and head of the state’s fi rst energy agency. Prior to state service, he was director of regional economic research at the Battelle Institute in Columbus.

He previously served as the chairman of the Northeast-Midwest Institute, a Washington, D.C. policy research institute, and president of the American Economic Development Council. In 1998, he was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Dr. Sweet holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, an M.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a B.A. from the University of Rochester. He and his wife, Pat, live in Liberty, Ohio and have two daughters, two sons and six grandchildren.

Millicent S. Counts Larry D. DeJane

YOUNGSTOWN STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Sudershan Garg Harry Meshel

Dr. Dianne Bitonte Miladore John L. Pogue

Scott R. Schulick Dr. H.S. Wang

Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo, a former Penguin student-athlete, has worked diligently to ensure that today’s student-athletes have the support system in place to succeed not only at Youngstown State, but also in their future.

Now in his eighth year as Athletics Director and 13th as a member of the department, his vision for successful broad-based programs and providing student-athletes tools to succeed on and off the playing fi elds is coming to fruition.

Strollo has concentrated his priorities on facility improvements; full compliance of NCAA regulations; fi scal management and budgetary maintenance; streamlining department organization; increasing visibility and fundraising efforts of the Penguin Club; and enhancing the overall experience and competitiveness of student-athletes and programs.

Under Strollo’s leadership, Youngstown State earned full NCAA certifi cation in 2007. This review of governance and commitment to rules, academic integrity, and equity and student-athlete well-being showed YSU athletics operates in substantial conformity with the operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership.

During his tenure, Strollo has placed a priority

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Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo (right) joined Paul McFadden from Ron Strollo (right) joined Paul McFadden from University Development and major donor Tony University Development and major donor Tony Lariccia in saluting Hall of Fame Coach Dom Lariccia in saluting Hall of Fame Coach Dom Rosselli (third from left) at a 2007 football game.Rosselli (third from left) at a 2007 football game.

on the construction and enhancements of athletic venues. Currently, he is leading a capital campaign to construct the Watson and Tressel Training Site, a $4-6 million indoor athletic practice facility.

The Beeghly Center has undergone more than $3 million in renovations. In the past year, a new Dom Rosselli Court was installed and a weight room was built for the men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving programs.

Within the past year in Stambaugh Stadium, offi ce space in the athletic marketing and ticket offi ces and football suite received an enhancement, and the weight room and athletic training offi ces were renovated. Other recent upgrades include a concourse-level elevator (2005), a scoreboard and a Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard (2004) and a state-of-the-art SprinTurf playing surface (2002).

He has also secured agreements for Eastwood Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians’ Class-A affi liate, and Cene Park to be the baseball team’s home fi elds and McCune Park to serve as the softball team’s home venue.

Thanks to the benevolence of the Andrews Trust and the priority Strollo places on academics, the academic counseling center underwent a signifi cant renovation and expansion in his fi rst year and continues to receive technology upgrades.

In the past seven years, the department, which has been recognized as a national leader for its graduation rates, has had many successes on and off the playing fi eld.

More than half of the current 300-plus student-athletes have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher while 11 teams have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. YSU’s Academic Progress Rate is well

above the national average for public institutions, and its 93 percent graduation rate is at an all-time high.

Ten student-athletes have captured Academic All-America accolades while a total of 41 have been named to Academic All-District teams.

YSU has won 11 Horizon League titles, and it won back-to-back Gateway Football Conference (now the Missouri Valley Football Conference) championships in 2005 and 2006 in Strollo’s tenure.

In Strollo’s role as the Executive Director of the Penguin Club, the organization has increased athletic endowed scholarship contributions annually. Annual events keep improving every year, and the growth of the Football Alumni Club has had a positive impact on the department.

Strollo returned to his alma mater in 1996 as athletic business manager. In March 2000, he was named the school’s Associate Executive Director of Athletics. In his short time in that capacity, he helped spearhead the transition into the Horizon League.

He has strong ties to the local community and to the athletic department. He grew up in nearby Austintown and attended Fitch High School. He played football for YSU from 1988 through 1991 for Coach Jim Tressel and was named captain of the fi rst Division I-AA National Championship team in 1991. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Youngstown State in June, 1993.

Ron and his wife, Nicole, reside in Austintown with their two children, Ryan and Rachel. Nicole is a former YSU student-athlete who competed in track and cross country from 1989 through 1993.

Emily HaynamAssistant A.D.

Jane KestnerNCAA Faculty Rep.

Elaine JacobsAssociate A.D./SWA

Rick LoveAssociate A.D.

Tom MorellaAssistant A.D.

Robb SchmidtAssistant A.D.

Penguin Nickname LegendPrior to 1933, Youngstown College had been referred to as "Y" College, YoCo, Wye Collegians and

many times, simply the "Locals."There are two accounts of how the Penguin nickname came to be, and interestingly enough they

come from the same evening on Jan. 30, 1933. But throughout the season prior to that contest, many of the members of the 1932-33 varsity men’s basketball team and their friends on campus spent idle moments in the cafeteria discussing suitable new names for our school sports combines, basketball, and fencing that year.

The names considered covered every conceivable spectrum of animals, birds, and things associated with the steel city, but none seemed to fi t. There was always someone who pointed out an inadequacy of some sort.

The fi rst account states that on a cold, freezing night at a men’s basketball game at West Liberty State Teachers College, in West Liberty, W. Va., a spectator watching the members of the team stomp on the fl oor and swing their arms made them look like Penguins and without a nickname, the fans took a liking to the word.

The second account comes from the trip to West Liberty in which the road that evening had been hit by a snowfall between one and two feet deep. The passengers in two of the cars found it necessary on several occasions to get out and help push their vehicles out of snow drifts or road area with snow ruts, diffi cult to drive through.

During the trip, Bennett Kunicki recalls, the discussion of a nickname for the school was the hot topic of conversation. In Kunicki’s car, the name Penguins came up and was well received by everyone in the car. Upon arrival at the West Liberty gym, the name was mentioned to the members of the team, who thought it was perfect.

By the end of that school year, the nickname was unanimously accepted by the student body without the necessity of a formal polling vote. Plans were then made to introduce the new name during the 1933-34 basketball season.

The nickname Penguins was formally introduced to the school in the "Jambar" (Vol. IV, No. 3) at the beginning of the 1933-34 basketball season. Page three of that issue was set up to cover YSU’s fi rst game to introduce the members of that season’s team and to give the schedule for the season. The date of the "Jambar" issue was Dec. 15, 1933. Within the next fi ve or six weeks, Penguins became our newly accepted nickname both in the Jambar and on the sports pages of the then two local newspapers.

The name was introduced after the fi rst game with Slippery Rock in the Dec. 15, 1933 issue of the "Jambar". The Youngstown Telegram fi rst used the nickname in a headline on Dec. 29, 1933 while The Vindicator fi rst acknowledged the nickname in its Jan. 27, 1934 edition.

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Youngstown State University Youngstown State University is the only Division I university is the only Division I university in the country with a Penguin in the country with a Penguin for a mascot and the nickname for a mascot and the nickname Penguins for their athletic Penguins for their athletic teams.teams.

YSU Alma MaterAll hail to thee O Youngstown, Our Alma Mater fair; In sunlight and starshine We see thee in all thy glory. The Red and White, thy glorious colors, Ever we praise and hold them High to the breeze as the symbol of our Most loyal allegiance. This anthem, O Youngstown, Our pledge of trust shall be That thy sons and daughters Shall keep faith with thee forever

YSU’s Fight SongThe Red and White are wavingOver the fi eld Our teams are fi ghting With a spirit that will not yield Rah-Rah-Rah Hail to thee O’Youngstown We’ll fi ght for you Once again the Penguins Will win for YSU

Pete and Penny Penguin are the Pete and Penny Penguin are the beloved mascots of Youngstown beloved mascots of Youngstown State University and represent YSU State University and represent YSU and the Athletic Department at and the Athletic Department at home and road games, community home and road games, community functions and special events functions and special events throughout the region. throughout the region.

As seen from the roof of Stambaugh As seen from the roof of Stambaugh Stadium, the Youngstown State campus Stadium, the Youngstown State campus is well within walking distance of a is well within walking distance of a revitalized downtown Youngstown.revitalized downtown Youngstown.

The City of Youngstown was incorporated in 1867 and named for John Young, who purchased approximately 15,000 acres (the entire township) for slightly more than $16,000 in 1797 from the United States Government.

With its setting in the Mahoning Valley along the Mahoning River, Youngstown quickly grew to become a thriving city in the 1920s as part of the industrial belt that stretched from Massachusetts to the Mississippi River. The iron and steel industry created a strong blue-collar work ethic in the city and surrounding areas that is still very evident, even decades after the closing of the mills. At its peak, Youngstown was the third-largest steel producing city in the country.

Today, with a new citywide revitalization plan coordinated between the city, Youngstown State University and nearly 200 volunteers, neighborhood organizations and businesses, a new vision for Youngstown exists. The award-winning plan, Youngstown 2010, calls for a more diverse and vibrant economy founded on the current strengths with the city and region, such as YSU, the health care sector and the arts community.

Wick Neighbors, Inc., was created from a broad-based group of leaders from YSU and religious and cultural institutions along Wick Avenue, which borders campus to the East. Its mission is to redevelop the historically rich Smoky Hollow neighborhood just off campus and promote a place for creative living and working in the city.

Youngstown is very well-known for its dedication to the arts. The Butler Institute of American Art, located within the confi nes of campus, is one of the most unique and respected museums in the nation. There are also two auditoriums in the city, several museums and the Chevrolet Centre, a modern arena opened in 2005.

Youngstown is also a hotbed for football. In addition to YSU’s four national championships in the 1990s, many coaches have ties to the city. Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel is formerly the head coach at YSU, and current college head coaches Bo Pelini (Nebraska), Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Mike Stoops (Arizona) and Mark Mangino (Kansas) are all from the Valley. The entire Mahoning Valley is seen as a hotbed for college recruits.

Five boxing champions have their roots in Youngstown. Five boxing champions have their roots in Youngstown. The most recent champion, middleweight Kelly Pavlik, The most recent champion, middleweight Kelly Pavlik, wore the Youngstown State “Y” and Pete the Penguin on wore the Youngstown State “Y” and Pete the Penguin on his trunks when he beat Jermaine Taylor on HBO in 2008.his trunks when he beat Jermaine Taylor on HBO in 2008.

Built in 2005, the 5,700-seat Chevrolet Centre Built in 2005, the 5,700-seat Chevrolet Centre is a large part of the downtown revitalization is a large part of the downtown revitalization project. It houses minor league hockey and arena project. It houses minor league hockey and arena football, concerts, ice shows and much more.football, concerts, ice shows and much more.

Quick FactsPopulation: 83,906Area: 34.2 square milesMetropolitan: 586,939

Attractions• More than 50 area golf courses• The 2,537 acre Mill Creek Park situated within miles of downtown• Two large malls and shopping districts within 20 minutes of campus• Minor league hockey and arena football franchises downtown and a nearby minor league baseball team• Several museums and auditoriums

Within 100 Miles• The bright lights of both Pittsburgh and Cleveland• Lake Erie• 24 state parks and three national parks• Pro Football Hall of Fame• Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and Museum• Numerous professional sports franchises

The view of Lake Glacier from Fellows Riverside The view of Lake Glacier from Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park is one of the most Gardens in Mill Creek Park is one of the most scenic areas in the Mahoning Valley.scenic areas in the Mahoning Valley.

Head football coach Jon Head football coach Jon Heacock was interviewed Heacock was interviewed following Youngstown State’s following Youngstown State’s 2006 playoff win at Stambaugh 2006 playoff win at Stambaugh Stadium over James Madison Stadium over James Madison on ESPN2.on ESPN2.

The amount of local media coverage dedicated to Youngstown State athletics ranks near the top in both the Horizon League and the Missouri Valley Football Conference. As the main sports attraction in the Mahoning Valley, the Penguins receive daily coverage from fi ve television stations, two major newspapers and several radio stations. Regional media coverage extends to Akron, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Missouri Valley Football Conference contests are frequently featured as nationally televised games of the week, and the Horizon League has a partnership with ESPN and its stations to broadcast men’s and women’s basketball games. Football and basketball games are broadcast locally on tape-delay.

Live Internet CoverageIn addition to coverage provided by traditional

media, the successes of Youngstown State student-athletes are regularly broadcast live across the world over the Internet.

The Horizon League is a recognized leader in video streaming through the Horizon League Network (HLN) and produced more than 300 free, live events during the 2007-08 academic year. In addition to live games, HLN includes highlight vignettes of all-19 League championships, weekly highlight videos during the men’s and women’s basketball season and other special programming covering Horizon League institutions, coaches and student-athletes. Nearly every one of YSU’s home men’s and women’s basketball games and all league road contests are broadcast over the HLN. Several home volleyball and soccer games and the entire 2008 Horizon League Baseball Championship were also streamed live over the Internet.

Broadcasts of Youngstown State’s home football games are also available over the Internet via paid subscriptions.

Weekly Coaches ShowsYoungstown State head football coach Jon Heacock, head men’s

basketball coach Jerry Slocum and head women’s basketball coach Cindy Martin are featured weekly on both radio and television coaches shows. Penguin Gameday, a production of the local NBC affi liate, showcases upcoming opponents, reviews past contests and provides an avenue for fans to become familiar with student-athletes. Penguin Playbook is an hour-long radio show broadcast on the high-power AM station 570 WKBN. Olympic sport coaches are featured as guests on the show as their seasons approach.

When Cindy Martin (left) was named YSU’s women’s basketball coach, the news When Cindy Martin (left) was named YSU’s women’s basketball coach, the news conference was broadcast live on AM 570 WKBN and the Horizon League Network. conference was broadcast live on AM 570 WKBN and the Horizon League Network. The hiring was also featured as the top sports story on every local media outlet.The hiring was also featured as the top sports story on every local media outlet.

Local exposure is also extended to Olympic Local exposure is also extended to Olympic sports. Pitcher Ryan Wackerman was sports. Pitcher Ryan Wackerman was interviewed by Youngstown’s CBS affi liate interviewed by Youngstown’s CBS affi liate during the fi rst baseball practice in February.during the fi rst baseball practice in February.

YSU received front-YSU received front-page coverage of its page coverage of its Horizon League track Horizon League track title in the Youngstown title in the Youngstown

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Documents

Youngstown State 2008 Football Media Guide