Sept. 16, 2008

Football: Summers, Lykes-Knight, Wilson Named HBK Players of the Game vs. CSU

    Youngstown -- Junior quarterback Brandon Summers, senior defensive tackle Bobby-Lykes Knight and senior corner/punt returner De'Angelo Wilson were named the Hill Barth & King Players of the Game for their performances against Central State, the coaching staff announced on Tuesday.
    Summers earned the HBK Offensive Player-of-the-Game honor in his first start at quarterback. Against Central State, he completed 6-of-8 passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
    Lykes-Knight earned the HBK Offensive Player-of-the-Game accolade making his first start on the defensive line. Against the Marauders he had four total tackles, including one for a loss. Lykes-Knight played 45 snaps last Saturday earning a 91 percent grade.
    Wilson was named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game. He returned a punt 39 yards for a touchdown and had five returns for 95 yards in the contest. He had a 38-yarder that set up the Guins' final touchdown of the afternoon. For his efforts, Wilson was also named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.
    Sophomore right tackle Bobby Coates was named the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game while junior defensive end Jaimie Frasure was picked as the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game.
    Earning scout team honors for their work during the week leading up to the game were freshman quarterback Dailyn Campbell (offense), junior linebacker Draye Ersery (defense) and freshman free safety David Fleming (special teams).
    Senior cornerback Jarvis Richards was the recipient of the W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week and was selected to receive the Wachovia Leadership Award.
    Junior punter Ben Nowicki was named the Haines Family Player of the Game by the YSU radio broadcast crew. Nowicki had three punts on Saturday for an average of 44.0 yards per kick, including two punts downed inside the 10-yard line.
    The Penguins dropped one spot from 23rd to 24th in the FCS Coaches Poll and dropped out of the Sports Network poll following the win over CSU.
    North Dakota State is ranked second in the coaches poll and third in The Sports Network Poll.
    Kickoff for Saturday's game at Stambaugh Stadium is set for 6 p.m.