YSUsports.com - Football: Williams, Lykes-Knight, Nowicki Named HBK Players of the Game vs. SUU

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Oct. 7, 2008

Football: Williams, Lykes-Knight, Nowicki Named HBK Players of the Game vs. SUU

Youngstown – Senior wide receiver Ferlando Williams, senior defensive tackle Bobby Lykes-Knight and junior punter Ben Nowicki were named the Hill Barth & King Players of the Game for their performances against Southern Utah, the coaching staff announced on Tuesday.
Williams was named the HBK Offensive Player of the Game for his efforts during the game. Against the Thunderbirds he lineup up at quarterback, wide receiver and tailback during the game. Williams caught four passes for 61 yards and had 22 yards rushing on nine attempts. He was also the HBK Offensive Player of the Game against South Dakota State and Liberty.

    Lykes-Knight was named the HBK Defensive Player of the Game against the Thunderbirds. He was credited with three tackles, including two solo stops. Lykes-Knight was previously named the Defensive Player of the Game against Central State.
    Nowicki was named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game following the best game of his YSU career. Nowicki had five punts for an average of 48.4 yards in the contest. He had boots of 47, 36, 49, 44 and 66 in the contest. The 66-yarder was the longest kick for a Penguin since Joe Bishop's 67-yard kick at Pittsburgh in 2005.
    Sophomore right tackle Bobby Coates was named the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game. Coates played all 74 offensive snaps finishing with a grade of 78 from the coaching staff. He was also named Offensive Lineman of the Game against Central State.
    Sophomore linebacker Jordan Edwards was the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game. Edwards had four tackles in the contest, including three solos. One stop was a three-yard sack.
    Earning scout-team honors for their play during the week was sophomore center Tyler Figueroa (offense), redshirt freshman linebacker Michael Kreastoulas (defense) and freshman safety David Fleming (special teams).
    Lykes-Knight was also the recipient of the Wachovia Leadership Award.
    Earning Haines Family Player-of-the-Game honors from the YSU radio broadcast crew of Bob Hannon, Dick Hartzell, Dave Sess and Mike Orto was sophomore safety Brandian Ross. Ross tied for team-high honors with seven total tackles, including four solo stops.

The Penguins (2-4 overall and 1-1 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference) return to league action this Saturday when they visit Missouri State. Kickoff for the contest at Plaster Field is set for 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 p.m. Central Time. The contest is the Bears' Homecoming game. NewsRadio 570 WKBN will have all the action beginning at 2 p.m.