YSUsports.com -- Williams, Elliott, Barlak Named HBK Players of the Game Against South Dakota State

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Sept. 9, 2008

Football: Williams, Elliott, Barlak Named HBK Players of the Game Against South Dakota State

Youngstown – Senior wide receiver Ferlando Williams, sophomore free safety Andre Elliott and senior snapper/linebacker Mike Barlak were named the Hill Barth & King Players of the Game for their performances against South Dakota State, the coaching staff announced on Tuesday.

Williams had four rushing attempts and caught two passes for 25 yards against the Jackrabbits to earn HBK Offensive Player-of-the-Game Honors. Williams played both wide receiver and quarterback in the contest.
Elliott finished with a career-best and team-high nine stops to be named the HBK Defensive Player of the Game. He was credited with four solo and five assists in the contest.

Barlak was named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game for his efforts. He finished with six total tackles, including one for a loss. He serves as the team's long snapper.
For the second consecutive week Crispin Fernandez was selected as the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game. Fernandez had two tackles in the contest that saw two Penguins defensive linemen injured.

Senior offensive tackle Tyler Booth was named the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game.

Earning scout team honors for their roles during week were Dionte Snow (offense), Stephen Meadows (defense) and Bryan Gaiters (special teams).

Sophomore fullback Kyle Banna earned the W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week while junior quarterback Brandon Summers was tabbed the Haines Family Player of the Game.

Senior tight end Derrick Bush received the Wachovia Leadership Award.

    In the national polls, which were released late Monday, YSU slipped to 23rd in the Sports Network Poll and is now 24th in the FCS Coaches Poll.
    On Tuesday, Head Coach Jon Heacock announced that junior quarterback Todd Rowan (Braceville, Ohio/LaBrae) has left the football team.
    Rowan started the first two games of the season for the Penguins. In two games this year, he had completed 14-of-23 passes for 84 yards and one interception.

Heacock also announced the senior defensive tackle Mychal Savage will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury and sophomore defensive end Luke Matelan is sidelined for the season with a broken foot. Savage, who has never redshirted, could apply for a redshirt season if he so chooses. Sophomore defensive tackle Torrance Nicholson is out at least two weeks with a broken bone in his foot.
YSU plays its home opener on Saturday against Central State. Kickoff at Stambaugh Stadium is set for 4 p.m.