2009-10 Athletic Department Releases
2009-10 Athletic Department Releases
July 27, 2010Horizon League Spring Honor Roll Features 77 YSU Student-Athletes
Youngstown -- Youngstown State had 77 student-athletes recognized for academic success by the Horizon League today when the conference office released its spring academic honor roll.
June 22, 2010
Aaron Merrill Named Second-Team Academic All-America
Youngstown -- Youngstown State senior thrower Aaron Merrill has been named Second-Team ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America in a vote of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), the organization announced on Tuesday.
June 3, 2010
Merrill Named First-Team Academic All-District; Blase Second Team
Youngstown State senior thrower Aaron Merrill (Leetonia, Ohio), a 2009 third-team Academic All-American, was selected first-team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA All-District IV for the second consecutive year. Senior distance runner Lauren Blase (Boardman, Ohio) was named second-team academic all-district as the selections were announced on Thursday.
June 2, 2010
2010 Penguin Club Scholarship Golf Outing Recap
The 2010 Penguin Club Scholarship Golf Outing was held at Oak Tree Country Club on Wednesday, June 2. More than 125 golfers enjoyed spending the afternoon with YSU coaches and student-athletes.
May 28, 2010
Penguin Student-Athletes Set GPA All-Time High
Youngstown -- Twenty-three student-athletes achieved a 4.0 grade-point average during the 2010 spring semester, an all-time high 176 or 58 percent posted a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and all Penguin student-athletes combined for a school-record 3.05 cumulative grade-point average, the department announced on Friday (May 28).
April 27, 2010
Katie Rogner, Aaron Merrill Named Athletes of the Year
Youngstown -- Junior women's golfer Katie Rogner (Warren, Ohio) and senior men's thrower Aaron Merrill (Leetonia, Ohio) will be honored this evening as The Vindicator/Youngstown State Scholar-Athletes of the Year.
April 20, 2010
Four Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-Horizon League Honors
Youngstown -- Four Youngstown State student-athletes have earned Academic All-Horizon League accolades for their accomplishments in competition and the classroom during the 2009-10 winter season.
February 22, 2010
Department Recognizes Sam Covelli; Coach Tressel Makes Appearance
The Youngstown State Penguin Club held another memorable Scholarship/Ring Dinner last night at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman where Entrepreneur Sam Covelli, the owner/operator of Covelli Enterprises, Inc., and currently the largest franchisee of Panera Bread LLC, was honored as the 2010 Penguin of the Year.
December 31, 2009
Youngstown State Athletics Top Moments of the 2000-2009 Decade
Youngstown State Athletics Top Moments of the 2000-2009 Decade
December 31, 2009
Penguin Student-Athletes Have Strong Classroom Performance in Fall Semester
Youngstown -- Thirty-two Youngstown State University student-athletes earned a 4.0 grade-point average for the 2009 fall semester while 176 (52 percent) had at least a 3.0 GPA.
December 18, 2009
Mellott, Blose Represent Penguins on 2009 FCS ADA All-Star Team
Cleveland, Ohio -- Youngstown State senior offensive lineman Brian Mellott and junior placekicker Stephen Blose were named to the 2009 FCS Athletic Directors Association Academic All-Star Team, the organization announced on Friday in conjunction with tonight's NCAA FCS Championship Game.
December 17, 2009
Penguins Land Four on Academic All-Horizon League Fall Teams
Indianapolis, Ind. -- Youngstown State athletic teams had four student-athletes recognized as part of the Horizon League’s Fall Academic All-Conference teams.
December 16, 2009
Seventeen Former Student-Athletes Earn Degrees at Fall Commencement
Youngstown -- Seventeen former Youngstown State student-athletes earned degrees at the university's Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 13 in Beeghly Center.
December 1, 2009
Blose Highlights Five Penguins on Academic All-MVFC Team
St. Louis, Mo. -- The Youngstown State football team had five players named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference's All-Academic Team, the league announced on Tuesday. Highlighting the five selections was junior placekicker Stephen Blose who was named to the first team.
October 14, 2009
Impressive Auction Lineup On Tap For Tonight's Jamboree
Youngstown -- The 13th annual Penguin Club Jamboree is being held tonight at The Georgetown in Boardman. Also, tonight's episode of Penguin Gameday will be done live during event at 7:30 p.m.
September 17, 2009
Horizon League, WebStream Productions launch all-new Horizon League Network
Indianapolis -- The Horizon League and WebStream Productions are pleased to announce the launch of the completely redesigned Horizon League Network website.
September 3, 2009
YSU and Clear Channel Announce Extension Through June 2013
Youngstown -- The Youngstown State University Athletic Department will extend its current radio broadcast rights agreement with Clear Channel Radio Youngstown, remaining on 570 WKBN through June 30, 2013.
August 17, 2009
Promotional Schedule Highlighted by Kids’ Days, Fireworks Shows
The Youngstown State University Athletic Department is set to play host to five hard-hitting games at Stambaugh Stadium this fall. This year’s promotional schedule features two State Farm Kids’ Tailgate Fun Days, two BJ Alan Phantom Fireworks Shows, Homecoming 2009 and Senior Day, the department announced on Monday.
July 7, 2009
Carpin, Curry, Leson SAAC Officers for 2009-10
Youngstown -- Junior diver/pole vaulter Amanda Carpin has been named the president of the Youngstown State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for 2009-10. Junior thrower Danielle Curry will serve as vice president while senior tennis player Chris Leson is the secretary.
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2010 Football Alumni Spring Reunion Another Success
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2009 Jamboree Set for October 14 at The Georgetown
Youngstown -- The 13th annual Penguin Club Jamboree will be held at The Georgetown in Boardman on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Season-Ticket Packages Now on Sale for 2009-10 Slate
Youngstown -- Season-Ticket Packages are now on sale for the upcoming 2009-10 Youngstown State men's and women's basketball seasons at the Beeghly Center. The men have 15 home games while the women have 13 home tilts.
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2010 Season Tickets, Gridiron Club Memberships Available
Youngstown -- The Youngstown State Athletic Department is reminding fans they can purchase season tickets for the upcoming football season and get involved in the Penguin Club. YSU's home opener against Butler at Stambaugh Stadium will be on September 11.
