YOUNGSTOWN - Impact was what Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford said he was looking for at the first scrimmage of Spring Practice, and he saw plenty of it. A hard-hitting and swarming YSU defense made its presence felt throughout the 2-hour-long pra… more »

Youngstown State senior receiver Dominique Barnes had just finished a TV interview on Monday evening when his position coach, Phil Longo, walked up to him and said, “Did you say good things about me? Did you tell them how fast I am?” Barnes looked at… more »

Some people say college football has recently turned into a business. However, the first "guarantee" game for Penn State football can be dated back to 1887 against Dickinson College. According to Lou Prato's book, "The Penn State Football Encyclop… more »

In the mid-1980s, when he was a standout quarterback in New Jersey, one of Phil Longo’s good friends was recruited by YSU coach Jim Tressel. He went to Michigan instead. “He has two Rose Bowl rings and never saw the field,” Longo said. “His bigges… more »

Three former Missouri Valley Football Conference players are working out for National Football League scouts, coaches and player personnel directors at the NFL Combine. Missouri State tight end Clayton Harbor, Youngstown State wide receiver Donald Jo… more »

The energetic Eric Wolford, a Youngstown native who has been labeled a top recruiter at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivison level, was named the sixth head coach in Youngstown State history on Tuesday, YSU President Dr. David C. Sweet announced… more »

Forty-three student-athletes, including 12 who earned first-team honors, highlight the 2009 all-Missouri Valley Football Conference all-academic team, announced by the league office today. Nominees must be starters or important reserves with at least… more »

Nine-year Youngstown State University Head Football Coach Jon Heacock announced on Sunday that he is stepping down. Heacock guided the program to a 60-44 record during his tenure, which was highlighted by a trip to the NCAA Division I Football Champions… more »

Founded in 1985 as the Gateway Football Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference is celebrating its 25th season of FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) football during the 2009 season. As part of a season-long celebration, the conference i… more »

The Penguins, who are 0-4 against Bowl Subdivision teams, will face the Pitt Panthers on Saturday at Heinz Field. YOUNGSTOWN — Today officially begins Pitt week for the Youngstown State football team. The Penguins will open their 2009 season on Sa… more »

YSU’s offense led from start to finish to keep the red practice jerseys in the team’s jersey scrimmage. YOUNGSTOWN — The offense retained the red practice jerseys, YSU coach Jon Heacock saw definite improvement and the Penguin football team wrapped u… more »

The Austintown native will lead a veteran and deep offensive line in today’s jersey scrimmage at Stambaugh Stadium YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s first jersey scrimmage of fall football camp is this morning at Stambaugh Stadium and nobody is more ex… more »

Mike Kolakowski returns to the YSU staff Although it’s been nearly three years since Mike Kolakowski roamed the sidelines at Stambaugh Stadium, it seems like just a few days to the veteran coach. Kolakowski re-joined the Youngstown State football… more »

First-year players take the field The first day of practice is always an exciting time for the players at any level of play, but for those who were taking part in their first session of college football, the experience was one they’ll always remember… more »

There's a decent possibility Emmitt Terrell will be downright sick of running by the time August 17 rolls around. That's when the former State College standout reports to Cornell for his first college practice. In the meantime, Terrell will continue… more »