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The 21st-ranked Youngstown State football team plays its season opener on Saturday at Illinois. Kickoff against the Fighting Illini is set for Noon Game #1 at Illinois Eastern time/11 a.m. Central time. The game is available on WKBN 570 Date: August 30, 2014 | Noon EST/11 a.m. CST AM, iHeartRadio and is on the Big Ten Network. Location: Champaign, Illinois YSU, which posted an 8-4 mark last year, will be opening its 74th season Stadium: Memorial Stadium | Capacity: 60,760 this weekend. The Penguins own an all-time mark of 41-30-2 in season- Series: First Meeting opening games since the program originated in 1938. Radio: 570 WKBN • iHeartRadio.com Despite losing a four-year starting quarterback, the Penguins are ranked Bob Hannon (Play by Play) | Chris Sammarone (Analyst) higher entering the 2014 slate than last season (24th) and were picked to Lauren Minenok (Sidelines) • Mike Orto (Engineer) finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference after being tabbed TV: BTN/BTN2Go fifth a year ago. The Guins posted a 5-3 conference mark and tied for Chris Denari (Play by Play) | Danan Hughes (Analyst) second with three other teams in the MVFC standingsin 2013. Team Twitters: @YoungstownStFB | @IllinoisFootball Junior QB Dante Nania will make his first start in the season opener. Nania was the primary backup to four-year starter Kurt Hess the past two YSU Pr o j e c t e d St a r t i n g Li n e up years and now gets his chance as the starter. He has a strong backfield OFFENSE DEFENSE to rely on, led by second-team All-MVFC pick Martin Ruiz. Ruiz was named LT 55 Trevor Strickland DE 7 Desmond Williams the Valley Football Newcomer and Freshman of the Year last season for his LG 77 Dylan Colucci DT 93 Emmanuel Kromah efforts. A stable of backs featuring Ruiz, Jody Webb, Demond Hymes and C 65 Stephen Page NT 92 Octavius Brown Ryan Moore could all see action. The receiving corps is long on experience RG 67 Brock Eisenhuth DE 59 Terrell Williams with seniors Christian Bryan and Jelani Berassa as well as juniors Andrew RT 61 Justin Spencer LB 22 Dubem Nwadiogbu Williams, Andre Stubbs and Michael Wheary. QB 3 Dante Nania LB 91 Mike Palumbo On defense, three of four starters from last year’s secondary and three TB 29 Martin Ruiz LB 40 Jaylin Kelly of four starters from the defensive line return. In the secondary, FS Donald TE 44 Nate Adams CB 27 Nate Dortch D’Alesio, SS Jameel Smith and CB Julius Childs are back while up front, Em- WR 4 Andre Stubbs FS 8 Donald D’Alesio manuel Kromah, Steve Zaborsky and Terrell Williams return. At linebacker, WR 8 Jelani Berassa SS 26 Jameel Smith Travis Williams leads the group with Iowa transfer Laron Taylor, and Dubem WR 80 Andrew Williams CB 1 Julius Childs Nwadiogbu helping to hold down the middle of the defense. SPECIAL TEAMS Illinois, which was 4-8 last year, defeated MVFC member Southern Illinois P 17 Joey Cejudo PK 17 Joey Cejudo in its opener last season. YSU Head Coach Eric Wolford was an assistant LS 43 Nathan Gibbs H 3 Dante Nania for the Fighting Illinois in 2007 and 2008 under Ron Zook. KR 20 Jody Webb PR 2 Christian Bryan The Penguins start a three-game homestand on Sept. 6 when they en- KR 23 Sidney Sandidge KO 17 Joey Cejudo tertain Duquesne of the Northeast Conference at Stambaugh Stadium. 2014 SCHEDULE AND REsULTs/NOTEs Date Opponent Site Time Notes Aug. 30 at Illinois Champaign, Ill. Noon Head Coach Eric Wolford was an assistant for Illini in 2007-08; YSU’s Fourth Big Ten foe Sept. 6 Duquesne Stambaugh 4 p.m. Guins won 59-17 in 2013 closing out the game on 35-3 spurt Sept. 13 Butler Stambaugh 4 p.m. Penguins beat Bulldogs 31-7 in Wolford’s home debut in 2010 Sept. 20 Saint Francis (Pa.) Stambaugh 7 p.m. Guins defeated Red Flash 49-23 in 2011; Lead all-time series 5-0 Oct. 4 at Missouri State* Springfield, Mo. 3 p.m. YSU has not played MSU since 2011; last win against the Bears was in 2007 Oct. 11 Western Illinois* Stambaugh 7 p.m. Penguins have won nine of last 10 meetings, including 24-14 win last year Oct. 18 Southern Illinois* (HC) Stambaugh 4 p.m. YSU rallied for 28-27 win last year; Guins have won three of last four meeteings Oct. 25 at South Dakota State* Brookings, S.D. 3 p.m. Guins looking for first win in series since 2007; last win at SDSU came in 1974 Nov. 1 South Dakota* Stambaugh 2 p.m. The Guins have won both meetings by a total of seven points Nov. 8 at Illinois State* Normal, Ill. 2 p.m. Home team has won each game since 2008; YSU has scored 28-plus in six straight Nov. 15 Indiana State* Stambaugh 2 p.m. YSU owns 20-3 advantage in all-time series; have won 15 of last 17 contests Nov. 22 at North Dakota State* Fargo, N.D. 3:30 p.m. YSU is one of two teams to beat NDSU since 2011; Guins are 2-1 at the Fargodome All Times are Eastern and subject to change | *Missouri Valley Football Conference game | (HC) Homecoming | All games on 570 WKBN @YSUsports | Youngstown State at Illinois • August. 30, 2014...pg. 1 www.YSUsports.com 2014 Youngstown State Football Notes at Illinois | #GoGuins/#YSUFootball Preseason Notes New QB At the Helm He a d Co a c h • The Penguins open the season in the state For the first time since November 2009, of Illinois for the first time since 1979 when a quarterback other than Kurt Hess will start Er i c Wo l f o r d they played at Illinois State to start the year. for the Penguins. Hess set numerous school Ka n s a s St a t e , ‘94 • Since 2007, YSU has played its season- records in his career, and in his four campaigns, opening game on the road six times in seven completed 706-of-1,135 passes for 8,926 24-21 years. The Guins played Dayton at home to yards and 75 touchdowns. open the 2013 slate. With Hess getting 94.7 of the pass attempts Fi f t h Se a s o n • After posting wins at Pittsburgh (2012) and (and having 1,345 total-offensive plays) since over Dayton (2013), YSU has won its last two September 2010, it will seem odd not to see season openers. him at quarterback. Year Record Pct. MVFC Pct. • Returning starters on offense include TB Other than Hess in the past four seasons, 2013 8-4 .667 5-3 .625 Martin Ruiz, OG Brock Eisenhuth, TE Nate nine players have attempted a pass at various 2012 7-4 .636 4-4 .500 Adams, WR Christian Bryan, WR Andre Stubbs times. The nine passers completed 26-of-58 2011 6-5 .545 4-4 .500 and WR Andrew Williams. attempts (44.8 percent) for 388 yards and 2010 3-8 .272 1-7 .125 • Returning starters on defense include FS three touchdowns. Totals 24-21 .533 14-18 .438 Donald D’Alesio, SS Jameel Smith, CB Julius Of the 78 touchdown passes thrown the past Childs, LB Travis Williams, DT Emmanuel four years, 75 are by Hess, one was by Marc career Record Breakdown Kromah, DT Steve Zaborsky and DE Terrell Kanetsky (2011), one came from TB Jamaine Home______17-8 Williams. Cook (2012) and the other was by current Away______7-13 • YSU also returns PK Joey Cejudo, LS Nate Postseason______0-0 fourth-string QB Tanner Garry (2013). vs. FCS Ranked Teams______4-8 Gibbs and holder Dante Nania. vs. FCS Unranked Teams______19-10 • There will be some inexperience at places Nania Gets The Call vs. FBS______1-3 as the roster features only one collegiate Fourth-year junior QB Dante Nania will make vs. FCS______23-18 touchdown pass (Tanner Garry), and no one his first start at the position when the Guins vs. Missouri Valley Football______14-18 on the current roster has attempted a punt. take on Illinois. August______1-0 • YSU is playing 12 regular-season games for Last season, Nania completed 11-of-20 September______12-4 the second consecutive year. Like 2013, the October______6-10 passes for 180 yards while rushing for 35 yards Guins will be at home for seven contests, in- November______5-7 on 11 carries in limited action. He has played When team rushes for 200 yards______18-6 cluding three straight after the Illinois game. a key role as the holder on placement kicks When team rushes for 300 yards______6-0 • Head Coach Eric Wolford and Assistant Head the past two years, but he will have his duties When team passes for 200 yards______12-12 Coach/Defensive Line Coach Tom Sims were increased immensely when he takes over as When team passes for 300 yards______3-1 members of the Illinois coaching staff in 2007 quarterback. When team rushes under 100 yards______0-6 and 2008 for then-coach Ron Zook. Sims was Behind Nania is true freshman Hunter Wells, Player rushes for 100 yards______18-9 also on the staff in 2006. They were both part redshirt freshman Ricky Davis and sophomore Two 100-yard rushers______3-0 of the program’s 2008 Rose Bowl squad that Opponent has 100-yard rusher______6-7 Tanner Garry. Garry played in three games a posted a 9-4 mark. Assistant coach Carmen Scoring 30-or-more points______18-5 year ago while Wells and Davis are yet to make Scoring 40-or-more points______9-0 Bricillo was at Illinois in 2009. their collegiate debuts. The last true freshmen Hold opponent to 10-points or less______5-0 quarterbacks to play were Dailyn Campbell and Scoring first______18-11 Big Ten Foes Marc Kanetsky in 2008. Leading at halftime______19-7 The Penguins are playing their fourth Big Trailing at halftime______4-14 Ten foe since a 2006 visit to Penn State. The Tied at halftime______1-0 First Time QB Starters Guins played the Nittany Lions twice (2006, Games decided by 11 points or more_____ 15-8 Dante Nania will be just the 14th quarterback Games decided by 10 points or less______8-13 2010), Ohio State twice (2007, 2008) and to start for the Penguins since five games into Games decided by 7 points or less______7-11 Michigan State twice (2011, 2013). The Pen- the 1998 season when Jeff Ryan took over as Games decided by 3 points or less______4-4 guins have three games at Pittsburgh (2005, the starter. That’s a pretty good run considering Overtime______0-0 2009 and 2012) to their big-school foe credit. that is a span of nearly 16 seasons. In 1998, Committing No Turnovers______10-4 Highlighting the series against the Panthers YSU started three different QBs in the first five Committing a Turnover______14-17 was a 31-17 win at Heinz Field in 2012. Win Turnover Margin______15-4 games before Ryan started all but one game Lose/Tie Turnover Margin______7-18 the next three-plus years. No Sacks Allowed______12-2 Ruiz Has Strong Start Former Penguin Kurt Hess started 45 Allowing a Sack______12-19 Sophomore TB Martin Ruiz is coming off straight games from 2010-13 while Tom Zetts the best season by a freshman running back started every game from 2005-08. YSU All-time Coaches in school history. Ruiz, who was named the Since 1998, YSU has had multiple first-time Coach Record Pct. Missouri Valley Football Conference New- starters in 2009, 2008, 2003 and 2002. None Jim Tressel 135-57-2 .700 comer and Freshman of the Year, set school of the QBs on the roster have started for the Rey Dempsey 12-8 .600 marks for attempts (192), yards (1,094) and Guins. Jon Heacock 60-44 .577 touchdowns by a freshman in 2013. The Guins are 7-6 in games in which a Bill Narduzzi 68-51-1 .571 Ruiz started seven of the eight MVFC quarterback makes his first start since Ryan’s Dike Beede 147-118-14 .552 games and rushed for 831 yards on 147 appearance against Southern Illinois in 1998. Eric Wolford 24-21 .533 attempts while scoring eight touchdowns in At the FCS level (since 1981), the Penguins are league play. As a frosh, he was a second-team 15-11 when a quarterback starts for the first all-league honoree. time in his career. @YSUsports | Youngstown State at Illinois • August 30, 2014...pg. 2 www.YSUsports.com 2014 Youngstown State Football Notes at Illinois | #GoGuins/#YSUFootball Season openers Eight-Win Seasons Quick Facts The Penguins are 41-30-2 all-time in season Last year, the Penguins won eight games or Location______Youngstown, Ohio openers after winning their previous two open- more for the 18th time in school history. Founded______1908 Enrollment______13,381 ers. Last season, the Guins grinded out a 28-10 The eight wins in 2013 were the most since Conference______Missouri Valley Football win over Dayton. In 2012, the campaign began 11 in the playoff campaign of 2006. Nickname______Penguins with a bang with an impressive 31-17 win at Colors______Red and White Pittsburgh. Receivers Grow Up President______James P. Tressel The group of Jelani Berassa, Christian Bryan, Athletics Director______Ron Strollo Andrew Williams, Andre Stubbs have combined Faculty Representative______Dr. Chet Cooper August record The Penguins are 8-1 all-time in the month for 253 receptions in their YSU careers. of August, with all eight wins coming at Berassa is in his sixth year with the program Sports Information Stambaugh Stadium. while Bryan, Williams and Stubbs all came in Youngstown State University The lone road contest played in August was together as part of the 2011 recruiting class. One University Plaza at Ohio State to begin the 2008 campaign. In Bryan never redshirted and has caught 102 Youngstown, OH 44555 their eight wins, the Guins have outscored the passes in a solid career. He ranks tied for 10th Phone: (330) 941-3192/1581/1480 Fax: (330) 941-3191 opposition 264-82. The lone loss on the August in school history in career receptions. Williams Email: [email protected] calendar was to the Buckeyes. has caught 53 passes and Stubbs has 51 as SID/Football Contact: Trevor Parks injuries forced redshirt campaigns for both Assistants: Jamie Hall, John Vogel Six Captains in 2014 players in their Penguin careers. Students: Kyle Kroynovich, Brandon Ross, The Penguins will have six seniors serve as Berassa missed the 2010 and 2012 seasons Ray Klempay, Lauren Minenok team captains during the season. Sixth-year with knee injuries. When healthy in 2011, he senior WR Jelani Berassa, fifth-year seniors FS had 37 of his 47 career catches and eight of Final MVFC Standings Donald D’Alesio and TE Nate Adams, fourth- his nine career TD hauls. Team Conf. Overall year senior WR Christian Bryan, third-year Fifth-year tight end Nate Adams has 23 North Dakota State 8-0 15-0 senior CB Julius Childs and second-year senior catches, including five touchdowns, as well. South Dakota State 5-3 9-5 DT Octatvius Brown were selected by their Youngstown State 5-3 8-4 teammates to assume that role this year. New Look Offensive Line Southern Illinois 5-3 7-5 YSU’s opening game offensive line will Missouri State 5-3 5-7 Illinois State 4-4 5-6 Winning Increases feature two first-time starters in Dylan Colucci UNI 3-5 7-5 For the third straight year the Guins won and Justin Spencer. Last year, left tackle Trevor South Dakota 3-5 4-8 more games than the previous season. After Strickland started five contests on the line while Western Illinois 2-6 4-8 three wins in 2010, the Penguins won six in right guard Brock Eisenhuth started nine times. Indiana State 0-8 1-11 2011. In 2012 the Guins won seven contests Eisenhuth started the first eight games as the for an improvement over the 2011 season. Last Penguins went 7-1 before being sidelined with This Week’s Schedule year, YSU posted its first eight-win season since an injury. He returned to start the finale against Southern Illinois vs. Taylor - Thurs. South Dakota State. Missouri State at Northwestern State - Thurs. 2006. Senior C Stephen Page, the lone senior Western Illinois vs. Valparaiso - Thurs. Youngstown State at Illinois Red-Zone Success on the unit, started at South Dakota State in 2012 and saw time near the end of the season North Dakota State at Iowa State YSU has converted at a high success rate in when Mark Pratt was hampered by an injury. UNI at Iowa the red zone under Head Coach Eric Wolford. South Dakota at Oregon Last year, Chris Elkins started all 12 games at Last year, YSU was 43-of-47 (91.5 percent) South Dakota State at Missouri center and was a second-team All-American in its red-zone opportunities. It marked the Indiana State at Indiana and first-team all-league pick. second season in his four-year tenure that the A young group of reserves OT Cameron Guins converted more than 90 percent of their Fraser (redshirt transfer), OG/C Matt Bell MVFC Preseason Poll red-zone opportunities. Away from home, the (sophomore), C Matt Parente (redshirt), OT Team Points Guins were a perfect 16-of-16 in the red zone. Christian Wilson (sophomore) and OG Cole 1. North Dakota State (24) 370 YSU scored touchdowns on 38 of those red- 2. South Dakota State (8) 330 Newsome (redshirt) are also in the mix. zone visits. 3. UNI (7) 324 4. Youngstown State 240 In 45 games under Coach Wolford, the Pen- 5. Southern Illinois 237 guins are 161-for-182 (88.5 percent) inside the Experienced Front Line 6. Illinois State 197 red zone. YSU has scored 138 touchdowns (94 Three of the four returning starters on the 7. Missouri State 180 rushing and 44 passing) while making 23-of-24 defensive line return from 2013. Junior DT Em- 8. South Dakota 121 field-goal attempts. Of the nine turnovers com- manuel Kromah and junior DE Terrell Williams 9. Western Illinois 96 mitted, eight have been interceptions. each started all 12 games last season. Junior 10. Indiana State 50 The Penguins were 35-of-43 inside the DT Steve Zabrosky started eight games a year red-zone in 2012 (81.7 percent). YSU went ago. Kromah had 31 tackles, including four sacks 1985-2014 42-of-47 in 2011 (89.4 percent) and in 2010, the Guins converted 41-of-45 chances (91.1 last season, Williams had 30 tackles and Zabor- percent). sky was credited with 12 stops. Each player Overall, the program has a red-zone score has played more than 20 games in their YSU in 52 consecutive games. Under Wolford they careers. have seven red-zone scores in three games. Additionally sophomore DE Derek Rivers had 13 stops, but three were for sacks. @YSUsports | Youngstown State at Illinois • August. 30, 2014...pg. 3 www.YSUsports.com 2014 Youngstown State Football Notes at Illinois | #GoGuins/#YSUFootball 2,000/1,000 Yard Seasons Cejudo Pulls Double Duty Starting Experience The Penguins have had a quarterback pass With PK Joey Cejudo set to add punter duties Name, Pos. 10 11 12 13 No. Str Christian Bryan, WR - 11 11 11 33 9 for more than 2,000 yards in each of the last to his kicking resume in 2014, he will be one Donald D’Alesio, FS/CB 7 3 11 11 32 8 five seasons. Prior to the 2009 slate, only of just three Penguins to handle both punting Travis Williams, LB - 11 9 8 28 0 eight times had a YSU quarterback eclipsed and kicking in the same year since 1970. Julius Childs, CB - - 11 10 21 0 the 2,00-yard mark and five of those came in The last Penguin to handle both roles as Andre Stubbs, WR - 2 8 7 17 3 playoff seasons. punter and placekicker was Jeff Wilkins in Emmanuel Kromah, DT - - - 12 12 12 Terrell Williams, DE - - - 12 12 12 Conversely, the Guins have had a running 1992-93. Wilkins was the placekicker in each Joey Cejudo, PK - - - 12 12 12 back rush for more than 1,000 yards in each season throughout his YSU career. Wilkins Andrew Williams, WR - 0 6 6 12 4 of the last four seasons. Jamaine Cook went shared punting duties in 1992 before assuming Jameel Smith, FS - - - 11 11 7 over 1,000 yards in 2010, 2011 and 2012 both placekicker and punting roles in 1993. He Jelani Berassa, WR - 10 - 1 11 1 while Martin Ruiz had 1,000-plus in 2013. turned out to be pretty good playing 14 years Steve Zaborsky, DT - - 1 8 9 0 Nate Adams, TE - - - 9 9 0 Only eight times have the Penguins had a QB in the NFL and winning a Super Bowl title with Brock Eisenhuth, OG - - - 9 9 1 throw for more than 2,000 yards and a player the St. Louis Rams. Kintrell Disher, WR - 2 5 1 8 0 rush for over 1,000 in a campaign. Until 2010, The only other kicker since 1970 to handle Michael Wheary, WR - - 1 5 6 0 the four previous occurrences (1992, 1994, both chores was Chuck Haynali, who did both Kevon Caffey, LB - - 0 6 6 0 1999 and 2006) all came in the postseason. in three straight seasons - 1976, 1977 and Martin Ruiz, TB - - - 7 7 7 Trevor Stickland, OT - - 0 5 5 0 1978. Tre’ Moore, SS/FS - - - 2 2 0 Stubbs Return Accolades Dubem Nwadiogbu, LB - 0 2 - 2 0 Junior KR/WR Andre Stubbs quietly had one Ruiz Ranked Highly Jody Webb, TB - - - 2 2 0 of the best kickoff-return seasons in school his- Desmond Williams, LB - - - 1 1 0 Sophomore TB Martin Ruiz ranked second Demond Hymes, TB - - 0 1 1 0 tory in 2013. At the end of the season, Stubbs among FCS freshmen last year in rushing yards Jacob Wood, TE - - - 1 1 0 was recognized as a first-team All-Missouri per game, averaging 91.2 yards a contest. Ruiz Eric Thompson, CB - - - 1 1 0 Valley Football Conference selection. trailed only North Carolina A&T’s Tarik Cohn, Stephen Page, C - 0 1 - 1 0 Last year, he averaged 26.9 yards per return who ran for 104.4 yards a contest. Overall he Octavius Brown, DT - - - 1 1 0 on 25 attempts. That average ranked him first ranked 39th in the nation. 100-Yard Rushing Games in the MVFC and 16th at the FCS level. His Ruiz’s 15 touchdowns tied for the most by a Player 2014 Career yards-per-return was the third-best average freshman in the nation with Howard’s Anthony Martin Ruiz (So.) 0 4 by a player in school history and most since Philaw. Ruiz tied for 20th in the FCS in points Jody Webb (So.) 0 1 1994. scored per game with 8.5 (102 points in 12 His 672 return yards tied him for second with games). 200/300-Yard Passing Games Robert Thompson (1983) in school history. He is just the fourth MVFC freshman to rush Player 2014 Career for more than 1,000 yards in his first year and the first since 1993. His 1,094 yards were 100-Yard Receiving Games Bryan Eclipses 100 Player 2014 Career Senior WR Christian Bryan has 102 career the second most by a freshman in a season in Nate Adams (Sr.) 0 1 receptions in 34 career games played. That conference history. Christian Bryan (Sr.) 0 1 breaks down to an average of three receptions per game throughout his career. Numbers Under Wolf Bryan is just one of 14 players in school After 45 games, Head Coach Eric Wolford history to eclipse the 100-reception mark in a is now 24-21. YSU has won 19 of its last 29 career. games under Wolford since the mid-point of He is tied for 10th in school history with Dave the 2011 season. A couple of good notes have DelSignore (1966-69) with his 102 grabs. come from his first 45 games regarding wins Bryan is also tied for 11th in school history and losses. Both losses when allowing 27 or for career touchdown receptions with his 11 fewer points have come at UNI (21-17 in 2011 TDs. He is one of 13 players in YSU history and 22-20). with 11-or-more TD grabs in a career. He’s tied • YSU is 12-0 when allowing 20 points or fewer with Ray Ellington and Kyle Smith with 11 career • YSU is 21-2 when allowing 27 points or fewer touchdown receptions. • YSU is 22-3 when allowing 33 points or fewer Schedule For the Week | August 26-Sept. 1 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday 29 Saturday 30 Sunday 31 Monday 1

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@YSUsports | Youngstown State at Illinois • August 30, 2014...pg. 4 www.YSUsports.com 2014 Youngstown State Football Notes at Illinois | #GoGuins/#YSUFootball Tressel Back on Campus >400 Yards/27 Points Milestone Games James P. Tressel, the President of Youngstown The Penguins have had more than 400 1 Sept. 15, 1938 Geneva (L, 6-12) 100 Oct. 18, 1952 Marshall (T, 6-6) State, was the Penguins’ head football coach yards of total offense in 23 games under Head 200 Nov. 15, 1963 Augustana (W, 20-6) from 1986-2000. In his YSU career, he was 135- Coach Eric Wolford. YSU eclipsed the mark in 300 Sept. 13, 1975 Central State (W, 10-0) 57-2 with seven seasons of 11 wins or more. five games in 2013. In his 45 contests, YSU 400 Sept. 15, 1984 Cincinnati (W, 27-23) He led the Guins to 10 postseason appearances has had more than 300 yards in 38 of them. 500 Oct. 17, 1992 Northeastern (L, 23-28) 600 Dec. 11, 1999 Florida A&M (W, 27-24) and won national championships in 1991, 1993, Additionally, the Guins have scored 27-or-more 700 Oct. 11, 2008 Missouri State (L, 28-42) 1994 and 1997. YSU also advanced to the points in 31 of Wolford’s 45 games at the 762 Aug. 30, 2014 at Illinois NCAA title game in 1992 and 1999. helm.

Milestone Wins President Debut Seven with two-Plus TDs 1 Oct. 22, 1938 Westminster (20-0) 100 Nov. 17, 1960 Akron (34-21) For the second straight year, the Penguins The Penguins had seven players who caught 200 Oct. 3, 1981 Akron (34-7) take the field under new university leadership at least two touchdowns in 2013. 300 Sept. 24, 1994 Slippery Rock (52-17) as former football coach/athletic director Jim Leading the way was Andre Stubbs, who 400 Oct. 14, 2006 Western Illinois (35-28) Tressel assumes the role of YSU president. caught five touchdown passes. Nate Adams 446 Nov. 2, 2013 South Dakota (38-34) Saturday’s game at Illinois will mark the eighth was second on the team with four while Marcel time that a new president has taken office since Caver had three. Christian Bryan, Martin Ruiz, GAMEDAY Locations the Penguins have played football. Andrew Williams and Carson Sharbaugh each Field So far in the new presidents’ first game, YSU had a pair of TD hauls. Eric Wolford • Head Coach is 5-2 with wins in 1966, 1984, 1992, 2000 It marked the first time in school history the Glenn Davis • Cornerbacks and last season. The defeats came in 1973 and Guins had seven players catch at least two Tom Sims • Defensive Line Eric Gallon • Running Backs 2010 - to Dayton and Penn State. touchdown passes in a season. In 1990, YSU Carmen Bricillo • Offensive Line had six players accomplish the feat. Kenny Carter • Wide Receivers 30-20 Campaign Rare Dan Gerberry • Tight Ends The Penguins registered 31 rushing and 23 Four-TD Passing Games Michael Zordich • Safeties passing TDs a year ago. It was just the third Since Nov. 1, 2008, quarterbacks Kurt Hess time in school history the Penguins had a 30- (six) and Brandon Summers (two) combined to Press Box 20 season. The others were in 1999 (32 rush, throw at least four touchdowns in a game eight Shane Montgomery • Offensive Coordinator/QB 21 pass) and 1979 (34 rush, 21 pass). The 31 times in a span of 60 games. Jamie Bryant • Defensive Coordinator Ron Stoops • Linebackers rushing scores were the most since 2006. In school history before November 2008, a Travis Tislaretz • Offensive Student Assistant It marked just the fifth time in school history the group of six quarterbacks combined for eight Phil DeCapito • Defensive Student Assistant Guins had 20-or-more TD passes in a campaign. four-passing touchdown games. YSU had The others were 2011 (27), 1994 (22), 1999 played 702 games up to that point in school Last 10 Games vs. FCS Ranked (21) and 1979 (21). history. Nov. 23, 2013 (16) South Dakota St._ ___L, 13-42 In 2013, YSU had 26 scores of 20-yards Nov. 16, 2013 (1) North Dakota St.______L, 17-35 or more. The Guins had 13 10-play marches, 50-Plus Point Games Nov. 17, 2012 (18) Indiana State______W, 27-6 four one-play scores and 17 four-or-fewer play Oct. 13, 2012 (14) at Illinois State______L, 28-35 The Penguins tied a school record with three Oct. 6, 2012 (1) at North Dakota St._ ___ L, 7-48 drives. 50-plus point games last season. YSU scored Sept. 22, 2012 (8) UNI______W, 42-35 67 vs. Morehead State and 59 twice (Illinois Nov. 12, 2011 (1) at North Dakota St.__ W, 27-24 Yardage Balance State and Duquesne). Nov. 5, 2011 (6) at UNI______L, 17-21 Last season, the Penguins threw for 2,457 The only other campaign the Guins scored Oct. 30, 2010 (19) UNI______L, 30-34 Oct. 16, 2010 (23) Western Illinois______L, 38-40 yards and rushed for 2,349 yards, again showing 50-or-more points three times during a season solid balance in total offensive yardage. was in 1994. YSU had 63 in the playoffs against Fourth Quarter Comebacks YSU ran the ball 448 times while attempting Alcorn State and had two 52-point contests Last 10 Times 296 passes in those contests. The Guins aver- (Buffalo and Slippery Rock). 2013 Fourth Final aged 38.5 rushing attempts per game and 25.2 Since Coach Eric Wolford took over, YSU has Trailed South Dakota 34-31 38-34 passes a contest. scored more than 50 points seven times. Trailed Southern Illinois 27-14 28-27 2012 Fourth Final Three is Still Important Hess SET standards Trailed UNI 35-28 42-35 Under Coach Eric Wolford, YSU is a combined Former QB Kurt Hess left his mark on the 2009 Fourth Final 27-of-34 on field-goal attempts (79.4 percent). program setting numerous school career marks Trailed North Dakota St. 35-24 39-35 PK Joey Cejudo made six-of-eight attempts following his four-year career. 2007 Fourth Final Trailed Southern Utah 22-16 23-22 last season, including a long of 40 yards against He set school marks with 706 completions, 2006 Fourth Final Duquesne. 1,135 attempts, 8,926 yards, 75 touchdown Trailed James Madison 31-20 35-31 In 2012, PK David Brown converted six-of- passes, 24 200-yard passing games, 198.4 Trailed Southern Illinois 24-17 31-24 seven attempts, including a long of 47 yards passing yards per game, a passer rating of 2005 Fourth Final against Indiana State. In 2011, the Penguins did 144.96 and TDs responsible for with 87. Trailed Illinois State 17-14 20-17 not make a field goal in the first eight games Trailed Western Illinois 21-17 23-21 before converting a 28-yard kick at UNI and two Four-Takeaway win Streak 2003 Fourth Final (33 and 30) at North Dakota State. YSU has won 19 straight games when it Trailed Indiana State 24-14 30-24 (OT) YSU was 12-of-14 in 2010, all of which came forces at least four turnovers. Last year the by the foot of Stephen Blose. Guins were 1-0 when that occurred.

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Since 2006, the Guins are 21-1 when they Strong Florida influence Against FBS Foes have at least four takeaways in a game. The This season, the Penguins have an impres- Year Result last loss was against UNI in 2006. sive 19 players from the state of Florida. Of 2013 Michigan State 55, YSU 17 the 19, 18 have been recruited by Coach Eric 2012 YSU 31, Pittsburgh 17 Classroom Excellence Wolford and his current staff, which includes 2011 Michigan State 28, YSU 6 Since Head Coach Eric Wolford took over, Florida natives Glenn Davis and Eric Gallon. 2010 Penn State 44, YSU 14 he has also had an impact on the Penguins’ Wolford also coached at USF. 2009 Pittsburgh 38, YSU 3 production in the classroom. In eight of the nine 2008 Ohio State 43, YSU 0 spring/fall semesters he has been head coach, 2007 Ohio State 38, YSU 6 Williams times SIX the Guins have maintained a 2.70 cumulative 2006 Penn State 37, YSU 3 The Penguins have six players on the roster GPA. 2005 Pittsburgh 41, YSU 0 with the last name Williams. On offense, YSU The Guins had 43 selections to the Missouri 2003 Kent State 16, YSU 13 has Andrew (WR) and Dwayne (OL), while the Valley Football Conference honor roll. Senior TE 2001 Marshall 38, YSU 24 defense is home to Desmond (DE), Milton (DT), Nate Adams was a recipient of the Presidents 2000 YSU 26, Kent State 20 Travis (LB) and Terrell (DE). Academic Award as well. 1999 Western Michigan 46, YSU 28 This past summer, YSU was the recipient of 1998 Central Florida 44, YSU 32 Providing protection the FCS Athletics Directors Association APR 1998 YSU 24, Kent State 10 Under Coach Eric Wolford, YSU has allowed award for having the most improved APR score 1997* YSU 44, Kent State 23 just 50 sacks in 45 games. Former quarterback in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 1996 Kent State 28, YSU 12 Kurt Hess started all of those contests. 2012-13. 1995 YSU 24, Akron 10 The YSU offensive line has surrendered just 1995* Central Michigan 46, YSU 25 34 sacks in the last 35 games as well. Only 11 1995 Kent State 17, YSU 14 Three Graduates on Roster times under Wolford and assistant coach Car- 1994* YSU 28, Kent State 14 Three members of the program have al- men Bricillo have the Guins allowed more than 1994* YSU 41, Akron 7 ready earned their bachelor’s degrees from one sack, and four of those came in 2010. 1993 YSU 19, Akron 0 Youngstown State. YSU’s trio of graduates 1993 YSU 17, Western Michigan 13 are Jelani Berassa, Nate Adams and Donald Numbers of Note D’Alesio. 1992 YSU 10, Akron 10 • Turnover Margin: Since 1996, the Penguins Berassa and Adams both graduated follow- 1992 YSU 28, Ohio 20 are 114-26 when they win or tie in the turnover ing the fall semester while D’Alesio earned his 1991 Akron 38, YSU 24 margin. When committing more turnovers, YSU diploma following the spring semester. 1990* YSU 27, Ohio 0 is just 17-54. 1990* YSU 28, Akron 23 Since 1990 YSU is: 1990* YSU 24, Eastern Michigan 14 Three Over 100 tackles • 142-18-2 when holding opponents to fewer 1989 YSU 30, Central Michigan 3 Senior FS Donald D’Alesio leads the program than 21 points in a game. 1989* YSU 20, Akron 17 with 183 career tackles, including 102 solo • 116-12 when rushing for 200-plus yards. 1989 Eastern Michigan 14, YSU 3 stops. Senior LB Travis Williams has 170 ca- • 137-22 when scoring 28-or-more points. 1988 Bowling Green 20, YSU 16 reer tackles, 99 of which are solos. Senior CB • 73-8-1 when holding opponents to fewer than 1988* Akron 33, YSU 7 Julius Childs has 121 tackles, 83 of which are 100 yards rushing in a game. 1988* Eastern Michigan 17, YSU 12 solos. • 166-12 when leading entering the fourth. 1988 Kent State 34, YSU 3 • 74-3-2 when holding opponents to 10 points- 1987 YSU 10, Akron 6 TDs Against the BCS or-less in a game. 1987 YSU 20, Bowling Green 17 In the first five contests against a BCS More recently: 1987 Eastern Michigan 35, YSU 20 team (2005-09) in school history the Penguins • YSU has scored points in 60 consecutive 1986* Eastern Michigan 18, YSU 17 scored zero touchdowns. games. 1985* Cincinnati 29, YSU 27 In the past four games, the Guins have • YSU has scored in double figures in 18 1985 Eastern Michigan 27, YSU 22 scored eight - all under Head Coach Eric Wol- straight contests. 1984 YSU 27, Cincinnati 23 ford. Of the eight scores, six have been passes • The Penguins have won 14 straight contests 1984* YSU 31, Eastern Michigan 7 and two have come via the rush. when rushing the ball at least 43 times and are 1982 Cincinnati 27, YSU 3 The rushing scores came by members of 16-1 since 2011. 1981 YSU 19, Cincinnati 13 the current team - Andre Stubbs at Pittsburgh • The Guins last played an overtime game on (2012) and Martin Ruiz at Michigan State Sept. 11, 2004 against Florida International. Breakdown (2013). YSU has not played an OT contest in a span of Overall: 20-26-1 113 games dating back to that contest. Home: 8-5 12-Game Regular Season Away: 12-21-1 The Penguins are playing 12 regular-season Up Next: Duquesne Longest Winning Streak: 6 games for just the fourth time in school his- YSU plays its home opener on Saturday, Longest Losing Streak: 9 tory. The other times were last year, 2008 and Sept. 6, when it entertains Duquesne. Kickoff Current Streak: One win 2003. The Guins posted an 8-4 mark a year for the contest at Stambaugh Stadium is set Most Points: 44 vs. Kent State, 1997 ago, were 4-8 in 2008 and went 5-7 in 2003. for 4 p.m. Fewest Points: 0, twice Last year the Guins picked up an impres- It marks the second straight year the Guins Last Win: At Pittsburgh, 2012 sive eight wins against Division I programs. In have played the Dukes. YSU defeated Duquesne *Indicates home game 2003, two victories came against non-Division 59-17 last season at Stambaugh Stadium in the I foes. first-ever meeting between the programs.

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Individual With 100+ Yards Receiving The Last Time It Happened YSU: Nate Adams (108 yards) vs. Duquesne | 9/21/2013 Opponent: Zach Vraa (101 yards), North Dakota State | 11/16/2013 A Kickoff Returned For A Touchdown YSU: Dominique Barnes (37 yards) vs. Missouri State | 9/29/2007 70-Yard Reception Opponent: Chaz Powell (100 yards), Penn State | 9/4/2010 YSU: Kurt Hess to Christian Bryan (70 yards) vs. WIU | 10/29/2011 Opponent: John Kelly to A.J. Alexander (70 yards); SFU | 10/22/2011 A Punt Returned for a Touchdown YSU: Josh Lee (96 yards) vs. Valparaiso | 9/10/2011 80-Yard Reception Opponent: Ryan Smith (76 yards), North Dakota State | 10/6/2012 YSU: Kurt Hess to Dominique Barnes (80 yards) at Penn State | 9/4/2010 Opponent: Paul McIntosh to Joe Allaria (86); Southern Illinois | 10/24/2009 An Interception Returned for a Touchdown YSU: Jameel Smith (95 yards) at Indiana State | 10/5/2013 Two Players with 100+ Yards Receiving Opponent: Anthony Thompson (100 yards), Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012 YSU: Dominique Barnes (122)/Donald Jones (105) vs. Illinois State | 11/14/2009 Opponent: Gianni Carter (134)/Chris King (101); Duquesne | 9/21/2013 A Fumble Returned for a Touchdown YSU: Jeremey Edwards (7 yards) vs. Valparaiso | 9/8/2012 10-or-More Receptions In One Game Opponent: Tyler Williams (0 yards), Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012 YSU: Will Shaw (10) at South Dakota State | 10/27/2012 Opponent: Marvon Sanders (14), Illinois State | 11/6/2010 Blocked Punt Returned for a Touchdown YSU: Vince Gliatta vs. South Dakota State | 9/8/2007 60-Yard Punt Opponent: Courtney Richmond, Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012 YSU: Nick Liste (62 yards) at Michigan State | 9/14/2013 Opponent: Bobby Kelsey (69 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007 Blocked Field Goal Returned for a Touchdown YSU: Lenny Wicks (79 yards) at North Dakota State | 11/21/2009 70-Yard Punt Opponent: Damon Gladney (64), McNeese State | 9/23/1995 YSU: Joe Bishop (70 yards) vs. Southern Illinois | 10/9/2004 Opponent: Ryan Hoffman (70 yards), Illinois State | 10/23/2004 Individual Rushed For 200+ Yards YSU: Adaris Bellamy (203 yards) vs. Dayton | 8/29/2013 Player Blocked A Punt Opponent: Shakir Bell (256 yards), Indiana State | 9/24/2011 YSU: Ali Cheaib vs. Dayton | 8/29/2013 Opponent: Mulku Kalokoh, Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012 70-Yard Rush YSU: Adaris Bellamy (80 yards) vs. Dayton | 8/29/2013 Player Blocked a Field Goal Opponent: Geno Blow (77 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007 YSU: Torrance Nicholson at Missouri State | 10/2/2010 Opponent: Kyle Emmanuel, North Dakota State | 11/16/2013 80-Yard Rush YSU: Adaris Bellamy (80 yards) vs. Dayton | 8/29/2013 Player Made Four Field Goals In One Game Opponent: Pat Young (81 yards), Kent | 9/3/1988 YSU: Jeff Wilkins (5) at Stephen F. Austin | 9/11/1993 Opponent: Ryan Pretorius (4), Ohio State | 8/30/2008 30 Carries YSU: Jamaine Cook (30) vs. Indiana State | 11/17/2012 50-Yard Field Goal Opponent: Herb Donaldson (40), Western Illinois | 11/22/2008 YSU: Nick Terracina (56 yards) at Liberty | 9/28/2003 Opponent: Aaron Pettrey (54 yards), Ohio State | 8/30/2008 40 Carries YSU: Jamaine Cook (42) vs. South Dakota | 11/3/2012 Non-Quarterback to Throw a Touchdown Pass Opponent: Herb Donaldson (40), Western Illinois | 11/22/2008 YSU: Jamaine Cook 23-yard pass to Will Shaw at Pittsburgh | 9/1/2012 Opponent: Tony Kays 38-yard pass to Kale Turner; UC Davis | 9/23/2006 Three Rushing Touchdowns YSU: Martin Ruiz (3) at Indiana State | 10/5/2013 Multiple Interceptions Opponent: Jewel Hampton (3), Southern Illinois | 10/15/2011 YSU: De’Angelo Wilson (2) vs. North Dakota State | 9/20/2008 Opponent: Calvin Burnett (2), Indiana State | 11/13/2010 Individual Pass For 300+ Yards YSU: Kurt Hess (311 yards) vs. Illinois State | 10/12/2013 Recorded a Safety Opponent: Mike Perish (387 yards), Indiana State | 10/5/2013 YSU: Slippery Rock snap on a punt went out of the end zone | 9/1/2006 Opponent: Illinois State blocked punt out of end zone | 11/14/2009 Three or More Passing Touchdowns YSU: Kurt Hess (4) vs. Illinois State | 10/12/2013 Team Passed for 300+ Yards Opponent: Mike Perish (3), Indiana State | 10/5/2013 YSU: 311 vs. Illinois State | 10/12/2013 Opponent: 387, Indiana State | 10/5/2013 30-or-More Completions YSU: Brandon Summers (30) at Southern Illinois | 10/24/2009 Team Rushed For 400+ Yards Opponent: Mike Perish (30), Indiana State | 10/5/2013 YSU: 450 vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) | 10/22/2011 Opponent: 639, Georgia Southern | 12/18/1999 40-or-More Passing Attempts YSU: Kurt Hess (42) at South Dakota State | 10/27/2012 Team Had 500+ Yards Total Offense Opponent: Mike Perish (56), Indiana State | 10/5/2013 YSU: 517 at South Dakota | 11/2/2013 Opponent: 547, Michigan State | 9/14/2013 50-or-More Passing Attempts YSU: Trenton Lykes (51) vs. Eastern Michigan | 9/5/1987 A Team Accounted for 30+ First Downs Opponent: Mike Perish (56), Indiana State | 10/5/2013 YSU: 33 vs. Morehead State | 9/7/2013 Opponent: 30, Michigan State | 9/14/2013 100 Yards Rushing/100 Yards Passing YSU: Jeff Ryan (125 Rush/194 Pass) vs. Hofstra | 11/4/2000 Defensive Extra Points Scored Opponent: Trevor Wooden (121/188), Missouri State | 11/19/2011 YSU: None Opponent: Hofstra | 9/27/1997 Two Players Rush For 100+ Yards YSU: Jody Webb (122), Martin Ruiz (117) vs. Morehead State | 9/7/2013 No Penalties Opponent: Sam Ojuri (146), John Crockett (120), North Dakota State | 11/16/2013 YSU: vs. Indiana State | 10/28/1995 Opponent: Eastern Washington | 12/13/1997 @YSUsports | Youngstown State at Illinois • August. 30, 2014...pg. 7 www.YSUsports.com 2014 Youngstown State Football Notes at Illinois | #GoGuins/#YSUFootball YSU at Illinois Depth Chart Of f e n s e De f e n s e RT 61 | Jus t i n Sp e n c e r 6-5, 295, RFr.; In d i a n a , Pa BCB 1 | Jul i us Ch i l d s 6-0, 180, Sr.; Lo s An g e l e s , Ca l i f . 71 | Cameron Fraser 6-4, 280, RFr.; Phenix City, Ala. 3 | Kenneth Durden 6-0, 180, Jr.; Valdosta, Ga. RG 67 | Br o c k Ei s e n hu t h 6-5, 335, So.; Jo h n s t o w n , Pa. 18 | D.J. Thomas 5-9, 175, Fr.; Cleveland, Ohio 69 | Cole Newsome 6-3, 290, RFr.; Huber Heights, Ohio FS 8 | Do n a l d D’Al e s i o 6-0, 190, Sr.; Yo u n g s t o w n , Oh i o C 65 | St e ph e n Pa g e 6-4, 295, Sr.; Ne w t o n Fa lls , Oh i o 24 | Shane Dixon 6-4, 195, Fr.; Brandenton, Fla. 54 | Matt Bell 6-5, 300, So.; Hermitage, Pa. 12 | Kenny Bishop 6-0, 180, So.; Fort Myers, Fla. LG 77 | Dyl a n Co lu c c i 6-6, 320; So.; La t r o b e , Pa. SS 26 | Ja m e e l Sm i t h 6-0, 200, So.; Mi a m i , Fl a . 50 | Anthony Parente 6-3, 275, RFr.; Hermitage, Pa. 2 | Tre’ Moore 5-10, 200, Jr.; Dayton, Ohio LT 55 | Tr e v o r St r i c kl a n d 6-7, 300, Jr.; Cly d e , Oh i o FCB 27 | Na t e Do r t c h 6-0, 170, So.; Fo r t My e r s , Fl a . 53 | Christian Wilson 6-7, 315, So., McKeesport, Pa. 14 | Eric Thompson 6-0, 190, So.; Brandenton, Fla. TE 44 | Na t e Ad a m s 6-5, 250, Sr.; Ne w a r k , Oh i o Sa m 91 | Mi k e Pa lu m b o 6-1, 230, RFr.; He r m i t a g e , Pa. 88 | Jacob Wood 6-5, 245, So.; Tallmadge, Ohio 6 | Travis Williams 6-3, 225, Sr.; Norfolk, Va. 86 | Shane Kuhn 6-4, 240, Fr.; Vandergrift, Pa. Mi k e 40 | Ja yl i n Ke lly 6-1, 235, So.; Wa sh i n g t o n , Pa. WR 4 | An d r e St ubbs 5-7, 170, Jr.; Ma pl e He i g h t s , Oh i o 5 | Laron Taylor 6-0, 235, Jr.; Detroit, Mich. 10 | Jaylon Brown 5-8, 165, Fr.; St. Clairsville, Ohio Wi ll 22 | Dub e m Nw a d i o g bu 6-2, 235, Jr.; La w r e n c e v i ll e , Ga. WR 2 | Christian Br y a n 5-10, 190, Sr.; Ir w i n , Pa. 15 | B.J. Welch 5-11, 205, So.; Orlando, Fla. 9 | Michael Wheary 5-11, 175, Jr.; Lakeland, Fla. 41 | Kevon Caffey 5-10, 205, Jr.; Miami, Fla. WR 8 | Je l a n i Be r a ss a 6-4, 210, Sr.; Mi a m i , Fl a . DE 7 | De s m o n d Wi ll i a m s 6-1, 250, Sr.; Co m p t o n , Ca l i f . 84 | Darien Townsend 5-10, 175, Fr.; Youngstown, Ohio 11 | Derek Rivers 6-5, 240, So.; Kinston, N.C. WR 80 | An d r e w Wi ll i a m s 6-4, 190, Jr.; Bo w m a n , S.C. 96 | Joshmere Dawson 6-0, 235, So.; Akron, Ohio 85 | I’tavious Harvin 6-2, 180, Fr.; Fort Myers, Fla. DT 93 | Em m a n u e l Kr o m a h 6-2, 280, Jr.; Tr e n t o n , N.J. QB 3 | Da n t e Na n i a 6-0, 195, Jr.; Gr e e n sbu r g , Pa. 90 | Eric Myers 6-3, 255, Jr.; Wooster, Ohio 6 | Hunter Wells 6-5, 195, Fr.; Navarre, Ohio NT 92 | Oc t a v i us Br o w n 6-0, 300, Sr.; Tr e n t o n , S.C. 12 | Ricky Davis 6-3, 215, RFr.; Middletown, Ohio 94 | Steve Zaborsky 6-2, 285, Jr.; Mineral Ridge, Ohio TB 29 | Ma r t i n Ru i z 5-11, 195, So.; Po r t Ta m p a , Fl a . 97 | Rickey Hagood II 6-0, 285, So.; Columbia, S.C. 20 | Jody Webb 5-9, 175, So.; Toledo, Ohio DE 59 | Te r r e ll Wi ll i a m s 6-3, 250, Jr.; McKe e sp o r t , Pa. 21 | Ryan Moore 5-11, 200, Fr.; York, S.C. 83 | Kevin Rader 6-4, 245, RFr.; Pittsburgh, Pa. 5 | Demond Hymes 5-11, 200, Jr.; Warren, Ohio Sp e c i a l Te a m s Su b j e c t t o Ch a n g e PK 17 | Jo e y Ce j u d o 6-4, 205, Sr.; Ch i n o Hi lls , Ca l i f . pronunciation Guide 18 | Connor McFadden 5-10, 165, RFr.; Poland, Ohio H 3 | Da n t e Na n i a 6-0, 195, Jr.; Gr e e n sbu r g , Pa. Adaris Bellamy______Ah-dare-us Joey Cejudo______Sa-WHO-doh 7 | Tanner Garry 6-0, 205, So.; McDonald, Pa. Ali Cheaib______ALL-e Shy-eeb LS 43 | Na t h a n Gi bbs 6-1, 230, Sr.; Ch i n o Hi lls , Ca l i f . Donald D’Alesio______duh-lis-ee-oh 86 | Shane Kuhn 6-4, 240, Fr.; Vandergrift, Pa. Nick Liste______List P 17 | Jo e y Ce j u d o 6-4, 205, Sr.; Ch i n o Hi lls , Ca l i f . Dante Nania______rhymes with Mania 99 | Nick Sheely 6-0, 210, Fr.; Austintown, Ohio Dubem Nwadigobu______(Silent N and G) PR 2 | Christian Br y a n 5-10, 185, Sr.; Ir w i n , Pa. 9 | Michael Wheary 5-11, 175, Jr.; Lakeland, Fla. KR 21 | Si d n e y Sa n d i d g e 6-2, 205, Fr.; Am h e r s t , Va. 20 | Jo d y We bb 5-9, 175, So.; To l e d o , Oh i o 4 | Andre Stubbs 5-7, 170, Jr.; Maple Heights, Ohio 29 | Martin Ruiz 5-11, 195, So.; Port Tampa, Fla. KO 17 | Jo e y Ce j u d o 6-4, 205, Sr.; Ch i n o Hi lls , Ca l i f . 18 | Connor McFadden 5-10, 165, RFr.; Poland, Ohio

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School 1 Julius Childs** CB 6-0 180 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif./Lynwood 60 Dwayne Williams OG 6-3 320 Fr. Mulberry, Fla./Mulberry 2 Christian Bryan*** WR 5-10 190 Sr. Irwin, Pa./Norwin 61 Justin Spencer OT 6-5 295 RFr. Indiana, Pa./Indiana 2 Tre’ Moore* SS 5-10 200 Jr. Dayton, Ohio/Wayne 62 Chris Ross LS 6-2 220 Fr. Auburn, Ohio/Kenston 3 Dante Nania** QB 6-0 195 Jr. Greensburg, Pa./Hempfield Area 64 Jim Bertovich OG 6-4 300 So. Pittsburgh, Pa./Kiski Area 3 Kenneth Durden CB 6-0 180 Jr. Valdosta, Ga./ Lowndes 65 Stephen Page*** C 6-4 295 Sr. Newton Falls, Ohio/Newton Falls 4 Andre Stubbs*** WR 5-7 170 Jr. Maple Heights, Ohio/Maple Heights 66 Cody Squiric DT 6-3 305 Fr. Indiana, Pa./Indiana Area 5 Demond Hymes** TB 5-11 200 Jr. Warren, Ohio/Warren Harding 67 Brock Eisenhuth* OG 6-5 335 So. Johnstown, Pa./Johnstown 5 Laron Taylor LB 6-0 235 So. Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech 68 Milton Williams DT 5-11 250 RFr. Irvington, N.J./Irvington 6 Hunter Wells QB 6-5 195 Fr. Navarre, Ohio/Fairless 69 Cole Newsome OG 6-3 290 RFr. Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne 6 Travis Williams*** LB 6-3 225 Sr. Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor 71 Cameron Fraser OT 6-4 280 RFr. Phenix City, Ala./Central 7 Tanner Garry* QB 6-0 205 So. McDonald, Pa./Fort Cherry 77 Dylan Colucci* OG 6-6 320 So. Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe 7 Desmond Williams* DE 6-1 250 Sr. Compton, Calif./Lynwood 78 Jeff Rotheram OT 6-7 310 Fr. North Olmsted, Ohio/North Olmsted 8 Jelani Berassa*** WR 6-4 210 Sr. Miami, Fla./Miami Killian 80 Andrew Williams*** WR 6-4 190 Jr. Bowman, S.C./Bethune-Bowman 8 Donald D’Alesio**** FS 6-0 190 Sr. Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney 81 Michael Callender WR 5-11 190 RFr. Reynoldsburg, Ohio/Reynoldsburg 9 Michael Wheary** WR 5-11 175 Jr. Lakeland, Fla./Lakeland Christian 82 Kintrell Disher*** TE 6-4 245 Sr. Orangeburg, S.C./Orangeburg-Wilkinson 10 Jaylon Brown WR 5-8 165 Fr. St. Clairsville, Ohio/St. Clairsville 83 Kevin Rader DE 6-4 245 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Pine-Richland 11 Derek Rivers* DE 6-5 240 So. Kinston, N.C./Kinston 84 Darien Townsend WR 5-10 175 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Youngstown Christian 12 Ricky Davis QB 6-3 215 RFr. Middletown, Ohio/Bishop Fenwick 85 I’tavious Harvin WR 6-2 180 Fr. Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers 12 Kenny Bishop* FS 6-0 180 So. Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers 86 Shane Kuhn TE 6-4 240 Fr. Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area 13 Chrispin Lee CB 6-1 165 Fr. Pembroke Pines, Fla./Flanagan 87 Brad Good WR 5-10 190 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area 14 Eric Thompson* CB 6-0 190 So. Bradenton, Fla./Southeast 88 Jacob Wood* TE 6-5 245 So. Tallmadge, Ohio/Tallmadge 15 B.J. Welch* LB 5-11 205 So. Orlando, Fla./Orangewood Christian 89 Chance Towery TE 6-4 220 Fr. Asheville, N.C./AC Reyonlds 16 Raekwon Washington TB 6-2 210 Fr. Shelby, N.C./Shelby 90 Eric Myers* DE 6-3 255 Jr. Wooster, Ohio/Triway 17 Joey Cejudo* P/PK 6-4 205 Sr. Chino, Calif./Chino Hills 91 Mike Palumbo LB 6-1 230 RFr. Hermitage, Pa./Hickory 18 D.J. Thomas CB 5-9 175 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio/Lakewood St. Edward 92 Octavius Brown* DT 6-0 300 Sr. Trenton, S.C./Strom Thurmond 18 Connor McFadden PK 5-10 165 RFr. Poland, Ohio/Poland 93 Emmanuel Kromah** DT 6-2 280 Jr. Trenton, N.J./Hamilton West 19 Deion Hall CB 6-0 190 So. Bedford, Ohio/Bedford 94 Steve Zaborsky** DT 6-2 285 Jr. Mineral Ridge, Ohio/Austintown Fitch 20 Jody Webb* TB 5-9 175 So. Toledo, Ohio/Whitmer 96 Joshmere Dawson* DE 6-0 235 So. Akron, Ohio/Akron East 21 Ryan Moore TB 5-11 200 Fr. York, S.C./York 97 Rickey Hagood II* DT 6-0 285 So. Columbia, S.C./Lower Richland 22 Dubem Nwadiogbu*** LB 6-2 235 Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Peachtree Ridge 98 Jimmie Kitchen DT 6-3 270 Jr. Lithonia, Ga./Lithonia 22 Ian Banks-Tillman WR 5-10 185 RFr. Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park 99 Nick Sheely P 6-0 210 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Ausintown Fitch 23 Sidney Sandidge TB 6-2 205 Fr. Amhurst, Va/Amhurst County 24 Shane Dixon FS 6-4 195 Fr. Bradenton, Fla./IMG Academy Retired Numbers are 47 • 58 • 79 | *Letters Earned 25 Nathan Pittman LB 6-2 235 Fr. Oviedo, Fla./Hagerty 26 Jameel Smith* SS 6-0 200 So. Miami, Fla./Norland Coaching Staff 27 Nate Dortch CB 6-0 170 So. Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers Head Coach: 28 Kevin Wilson SS 6-2 190 Fr. Lakeland, Fla./Kathleen Eric Wolford | Fifth Season (Kansas State, 1994) 29 Martin Ruiz* TB 5-11 195 So. Port Tampa, Fla./Robinson 30 Jacob Studdard CB 6-0 175 Fr. Southfield, Mich./Southfield Assistant Coaches and Staff: 31 David Rivers III* CB 6-2 185 So. Miami, Fla./American 32 Antoine Cox LB 5-10 215 Jr. Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch Shane Montgomery | N.C. State, 1990; Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 33 Johnson Louigene DE 6-3 210 Fr. Immokalee, Fla./Immokalee Jamie Bryant | Ohio Wesleyan, 1993; Defensive Coordinator 34 Logan Rhea WR 6-0 195 Fr. Mount Vernon, Ohio/Mount Vernon Tom Sims | Pittsburgh, 1990; Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line 35 Edmond Jacobs TB 5-10 180 RFr. Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park Carmen Bricillo | Duquesne, 1999; Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator 36 Nick Bozzo WR 5-11 190 Fr. Centerville, Ohio/Centerville Kenny Carter | The Citadel, 1990; Co-Special Teams Coordinator/WRs/Pass Game Coordinator 37 Joey Tabachino LB 6-1 220 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney Mike Zordich | Penn State, 1986; Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties 39 Asim Pleas WR 6-3 185 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Liberty Dan Gerberry | Ball State, 2009; Tight Ends 40 Jaylin Kelly* LB 6-1 235 So. Washington, Pa./Washington Eric Gallon | Kansas State, 1999; Running Backs 41 Kevon Caffey** LB 5-10 205 Jr. Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington Glenn Davis | USF, 2001; Cornerbacks 42 Jonathan Stewart LB 6-2 245 Fr. Kissimmee, Fla./St. Cloud Ron Stoops Jr. | Youngstown State, 1980; Linebackers/Director of H.S. Relations 43 Nathan Gibbs*** LS 6-1 230 Sr. Chino Hills, Calif./Chino Hills 44 Nate Adams*** TE 6-5 250 Sr. Newark, Ohio/Newark Catholic Mike Cochran | Youngstown State, 1992; Strength & Conditioning 46 Charlie Stack P 6-2 220 Fr. Columbus, Ohio/DeSales Ross Watson | Mount Union, 2006; Director of Operations 48 John Linkosky LB 6-1 200 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Pittsburgh Central Kyle Rivera | Youngstown State, 2012; Video Coordinator 50 Anthony Parente C 6-3 275 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Gateway Phil DeCapito | Defensive Assistant 53 Christian Wilson OT 6-7 315 So. McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport Area Will Humphrey | Offensive Assistant 54 Matt Bell OG 6-5 300 So. Hermitage, Pa./Hickory Travis Tislaretz | Offensive Assistant 55 Trevor Strickland** OT 6-7 300 Jr. Clyde, Ohio/Clyde 56 Charles Zaborsky C 6-1 270 Fr. Mineral Ridge, Ohio/Austintown Fitch 59 Terrell Williams** DE 6-3 250 Jr. McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport Area

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#2 • Christian Bryan #3 • Dante Nania Receptions 7 at Indiana State (2011) Attempts 5 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Yards 121 at Southern Illinois (2011) Yards 25 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Longest Catch 70 vs. Western Illinois (2011) Longest Rush 16 vs. Morehead State (2013) Touchdowns 1, 11 times

#4 • Andre Stubbs #4 • Andre Stubbs Receptions 5 vs. Southern Illinois (2012); at Southern Illinois (2013) Attempts 6 at Pittsburgh (2012) Yards 78 vs. Southern Illinois (2012) Yards 71 at Pittsburgh (2012) Longest Catch 35 at Michigan State (2013) Longest Rush 60 vs. Dayton (2013) Touchdowns 2 at Southern Illinois (2013) Touchdowns 1 at Pittsburgh (2012)

#8 • Jelani Berassa #5 • Demond Hymes Receptions 7 vs. Missouri State (2011) Attempts 11 vs. Valparaiso (2012) Yards 97 at North Dakota State (2011) Yards 80 vs. Valparaiso (2012) Longest Catch 69 vs. Western Illinois (2011) Longest Rush 33 vs. Valparaiso (2012) Touchdowns 2 at Indiana State (2011) Touchdowns 2 vs. Valparaiso (2012)

#9 • Michael Wheary #7 • Tanner Garry Receptions 3 vs. Morehead State (2013) Attempts 3 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Yards 55 vs. Morehead State (2013) Yards 13 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Longest Catch 26 vs. Morehead State (2013); at Southern Illinois (2013) Longest Rush 9 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Touchdowns 1 at South Dakota (2013) #9 • Michael Wheary #20 • Jody Webb Attempts 2 vs. UNI (2012); at Illinois State (2012) Receptions 2 at South Dakota (2013) Yards 17 at Illinois State (2012) Yards 52 at South Dakota (2013) Longest Rush 12 at Illinois State (2012) Longest Catch 40 at South Dakota (2013) Touchdowns 1 at South Dakota (2013) #20 • Jody Webb Attempts 11 vs. Morehead State (2013) #29 • Martin Ruiz Yards 122 vs. Morehead State (2013) Receptions 4 at Michigan State (2013) Longest Rush 34 vs. Morehead State (2013) Yards 72 vs. South Dakota State (2013) Touchdowns 3 vs. Morehead State (2013) Longest Catch 63 vs. South Dakota State (2013) Touchdowns 1 at Michigan State (2013); South Dakota State (2013) #29 • Martin Ruiz Attempts 24 at UNI (2013) Yards 199 vs. Western Illinois (2013) #44 • Nate Adams Longest Rush 60 vs. Western Illinois (2013) Receptions 4 vs. Duquesne (2013); at Southern Illinois (2013) Touchdowns 3 vs. Duquesne (2013); Indiana State (2013) Yards 108 vs. Duquesne (2013) Longest Catch 52 vs. Duquesne (2013) Touchdowns 1; Six Times (m.r. vs. North Dakota State, 2013) #80 • Andrew Williams Attempts 1 at North Dakota St. (2012); at Southern Illinois (2013) Yards 5 at North Dakota State (2012) #80 • Andrew Williams Longest Rush 5 at North Dakota State (2012) Receptions 6 vs. Southern Illinois (2012) Yards 91 vs. Indiana State (2012) Longest Catch 45 at Illinois State (2012) Touchdowns 2 vs. Indiana State (2012)

#82 • Kintrell Disher Receptions 3 at North Dakota State (2012); at Illinois State (2012) Yards 34 at North Dakota State (2012) Longest Catch 28 vs. Western Illinois (2011) Touchdowns 1 vs. Western Illinois (2011); at Illinois State (2012)

#88 • Jacob Wood Receptions 1 at South Dakota (2013) Yards 49 at South Dakota (2013) Longest Catch 49 at South Dakota (2013)

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#3 • Dante Nania #2 • Christian Bryan Completions 5 vs. Morehead State (2013) Punt Returns: 4 vs. South Dakota, 2012 Attempts 10 vs. Morehead State (2013) Longest Punt Return: 16 vs. South Dakota, 2012 Yards 77 vs. Morehead State (2013) Punt Return Yards: 23 vs. South Dakota, 2012 Longest Pass 36 vs. Duquesne (2013) #4 • Andre Stubbs #7 • Tanner Garry Kickoff Returns: 6 at North Dakota State, 2012 Completions 3 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Kickoff Return Yards: 148 at North Dakota State, 2012 Attempts 10 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Longest Kickoff Return: 54 at Michigan State, 2013 Yards 48 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Punt Returns: 3 vs. Southern Illinois, 2012; UNI, 2012 Touchdowns 1 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Punt Return Yards: 19 vs. UNI, 2012 Interceptions 1 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Longest Punt Return: 12 vs. UNI, 2012 Longest Pass 24 vs. North Dakota State (2013) #5 • Demond Hymes #9 • Michael Wheary Kickoff Returns: 3 at North Dakota State, 2012; North Dakota State, 2013 Attempts 1 vs. South Dakota (2012) Kickoff Return Yards: 85 vs. North Dakota State, 2013 Longest Kickoff Return: 33 vs. North Dakota State, 2013

#9 • Michael Wheary Kickoff Returns: 4 at South Dakota State, 2012 Kickoff Return Yards: 81 vs. Indiana State, 2012 Longest Kickoff Return: 56 vs. Indiana State, 2012

#17 • Joey Cejudo Field Goal Attempts: 2 vs. North Dakota State, 2013 Field Goal Made: 1; Six times Longest FG; 40 yards vs. Duquesne, 2013

#29 • Martin Ruiz Kickoff Returns: 4 at UNI, 2013 Kickoff Return Yards: 93 at UNI, 2013 Longest Kickoff Return: 51 at South Dakota, 2013

#80 • Andrew Williams Kickoff Returns: 1 vs. South Dakota State, 2011 Longest Kickoff Return: 23 vs. South Dakota State, 2011

@YSUsports | Youngstown State at Illinois • August. 30, 2014...pg. 11 www.YSUsports.com 2014 Youngstown State Football Notes at Illinois | #GoGuins/#YSUFootball DefensE Career Highs #1 • Julius Childs #59 • Terrell Williams Total Tackles 11 at Michigan State (2013); at Indiana State (2013) Total Tackles 8 vs. Western Illinois (2013) Solo Tackles 8 vs. Indiana State (2012); at Michigan State (2013) Solo Tackles 4 vs. Morehead State (2013) Interceptions 1 vs. Indiana State (2012); Western Illinois (2013) #90 • Eric Myers #6 • Travis Williams Total Tackles 4 vs. South Dakota State (2013) Total Tackles 13 vs. Southern Illinois (2012) Solo Tackles 11 vs. Southern Illinois (2012) #92 • Octavius Brown Total Tackles 6 vs. South Dakota State (2013) #7 • Desmond Williams Solo Tackles 6 vs. South Dakota State (2013) Total Tackles 2 vs. Illinois State (2013) Solo Tackles 2 vs. Illinois State (2013) #93 • Emmanuel Kromah Total Tackles 5 vs. Dayton (2013) #8 • Donald D’Alesio Solo Tackles 2 at Southern Illinois (2013) Total Tackles 13 at Southern Illinois (2013) Solo Tackles 8 at Southern Illinois (2013) Interceptions 1 vs. Indiana State (2012); 1 vs. Illinois State (2013) #94 • Steve Zaborsky Total Tackles 5 at Southern Illinois (2013) Solo Tackles 3 at Southern Illinois (2013) #11 • Derek Rivers Total Tackles 3 vs. Dayton (2013); Duquesne (2013) #96 • Joshmere Dawson Solo Tackles 3 vs. Duquesne (2013) Total Tackles 3 vs. Illinois State (2013)

#12 • Kenny Bishop #97 • Rickey Hagood II Total Tackles 3 at Indiana State (2013) Total Tackles 3 vs. Duquesne (2013) Solo Tackles 1 at Indiana State (2013) Solo Tackles 1 vs. Duquesne (2013) #14 • Eric Thompson Total Tackles 4 vs. Illinois State (2013) Solo Tackles 3 vs. Illinois State (2013)

#15 • B.J. Welch Total Tackles 4 vs. Duquesne (2013) Solo Tackles 3 vs. Duquesne (2013)

#22 • Dubem Nwadiogbu Total Tackles 6 vs. UNI (2012) Solo Tackles 3 vs. Saint Francis (2011); UNI (2012)

#26 • Jameel Smith Total Tackles 10 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Solo Tackles 8 vs. North Dakota State (2013) Interceptions 1 at Indiana State (2013)

#2 • Tre’ Moore Total Tackles 6 at Michigan State (2013) at Southern Illinois (2013) Solo Tackles 5 at Michigan State (2013)

#31 • David Rivers III Total Tackles 4 at Michigan State (2013) Solo Tackles 4 at Michigan State (2013) Interceptions 1 vs. Morehead State (2013); Duquesne (2013)

#40 • Jaylin Kelly Total Tackles 2 vs. Duquesne (2013) Solo Tackles 1 vs. Dayton (2013); at South Dakota (2013)

#41 • Kevon Caffey Total Tackles 6 vs. Western Illinois (2013); at UNI (2013) Solo Tackles 4 at UNI (2013)

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Additional Last Times Active Career Numbers (Multi-years Only) Posted a Shutout vs. Valparaiso (59-0)______9/8/2012 Tackles Receiving Posted Consecutive Shutouts Player Solo Asts Total Player No. Yards Avg. TD vs. Wofford (28-0)______8/29/1996 Donald D’Alesio 102 81 183 Christian Bryan 102 1,400 13.7 11 vs. Slippery Rock (22-0)______9/7/1996 Travis Williams 99 71 170 Andrew Williams 53 819 15.5 5 Two Shutouts in Same Season Julius Childs 85 36 121 Andre Stubbs 51 634 12.4 5 at Liberty (42-0)______9/17/2005 Jameel Smith 40 20 60 Jelani Berassa 47 674 14.3 9 at Indiana State (45-0)______10/8/2005 Kevon Caffey 27 24 51 Kintrell Disher 25 285 11.4 2 Scored 60 Points Terrell Williams 22 16 38 Nate Adams 23 320 13.9 5 vs. Morehead State (67-13)______9/7/2013 Emmanuel Kromah 15 19 34 Michael Wheary 23 289 12.6 1 Scored 50 Points Dubem Nwadigobu 13 14 27 Martin Ruiz 20 256 12.8 2 vs. Illinois State (59-21)______10/12/2013 Tre’ Moore 16 8 24 Jody Webb 4 92 23.0 1 Scored 40 Points Desmond Williams 10 9 19 Jacob Wood 1 49 49.0 0 vs. Illinois State (59-21)______10/12/2013 Octavius Brown 7 11 18 Scored 30 Points B.J. Welch 9 6 15 Punt Returns at South Dakota (38-34)______11/2/2013 Steve Zaborsky 6 7 13 Player No. Yards Avg. TD Scored 50 Points in Consecutive Games Derek Rivers 7 6 13 Christian Bryan 23 141 6.1 0 vs. Morgan State (57-22)______9/21/1991 Eric Thompson 9 4 13 Andre Stubbs 13 52 4.0 0 vs. Northeastern (59-7)______9/28/1991 David Rivers 9 1 10 Michael Wheary 4 16 4.0 0 Scored 40 Points in Consecutive Games Jaylin Kelly 2 5 7 vs. Western Illinois (56-14)______10/29/2011 Eric Myers 0 5 5 Field Goals vs. Saint Francis (49-23)______10/23/2011 Rickey Hagood 2 3 5 Player Att Made Long Blkd Played a One-Point Game Joshmere Dawson 0 5 5 Joey Cejudo 8 6 40 1 at Southern Illinois (W, 28-27)______9/28/2013 Kenny Bishop 1 3 4 Played a One-Point Game at Home Nathan Gibbs 1 0 1 vs. UNI (L, 20-21)______10/25/2008 Kickoff Returns Played an Overtime Game Player No. Yards Avg. TD vs. Florida International (L, 16-22)_ ____9/11/2004 Interceptions Andre Stubbs 57 1,433 25.1 0 Played an Overtime Game at Home Player No. Yards Avg. TD Michael Wheary 11 248 22.5 0 vs. Florida International (L, 16-22)_ ____9/11/2004 David Rivers 2 43 21.5 1 Martin Ruiz 10 235 23.5 0 Played an Overtime Game Away Donald D’Alesio 2 0 0.0 0 Demond Hymes 10 213 21.3 0 at Indiana State (W, 30-24)______10/18/2003 Julius Childs 2 0 0.0 0 Andrew Williams 3 60 20.0 0 Held Scoreless Jameel Smith 1 95 95.0 1 Southern Illinois (0-33)______10/18/2008 Scoring Held Scoreless at Home Passing Player TD FG PAT Total Southern Illinois (0-33)______10/18/2008 Player Att. Comp. Yds. TD Martin Ruiz 17 0 0 102 Held Scoreless in Consecutive Games Dante Nania 21 12 182 0 Joey Cejudo 0 6 49 67 at Tampa (0-49)______10/2/1971 Tanner Garry 10 3 48 1 Christian Bryan 11 0 0 66 at Northern Michigan (0-29)______10/9/1971 Michael Wheary 1 0 0 0 Jelani Berassa 9 0 0 54 Held Scoreless Twice in a Season Andre Stubbs 7 0 0 42 at Ohio State (0-43)______9/1/2008 Rushing Jody Webb 7 0 0 42 Southern Illinois (0-33)______10/18/2008 Player No. Yards Avg. TD Nate Adams 6 0 0 36 Allowed 60 Points Martin Ruiz 192 1,094 5.7 15 Andrew Williams 5 0 0 30 at Akron (27-60)______11/8/1969 Jody Webb 48 345 7.2 6 Demond Hymes 3 0 0 18 Allowed 50 Points Andre Stubbs 40 292 7.3 1 Kintrell Disher 2 0 1 14 at Michigan State (17-55)______9/14/2013 Demond Hymes 40 203 5.1 3 Michael Wheary 1 0 0 6 Allowed 40 Points Dante Nania 11 35 3.2 0 Jameel Smith 1 0 0 6 South Dakota State (13-42)______11/23/2013 Michael Wheary 7 37 5.3 0 David Rivers 1 0 0 6 Allowed 40 Points at Home Tanner Garry 3 13 4.3 0 Statistics are for players with stats South Dakota State (13-42)______11/23/2013 Andrew Williams 3 4 1.3 0 in multiple years only. Allowed 40 Points in Consecutive Games Christian Bryan 1 6 6.0 0 at South Dakota State (7-40)______9/8/2008 at Ohio State (0-43)______9/1/2008 Allowed 30 Points South Dakota State (13-42)______11/23/2013 Allowed 30 Points at Home South Dakota State (13-42)______11/23/2013 Scoreless Second Half (Both Teams) YSU at Western Illinois______10/3/1998 Scoreless First Half (Both Teams) YSU at Richmond______11/25/2000

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Coaching Staff Social Media Accounts Information Eric Wolford______Head Coach Shane Montgomery______Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Jamie Bryant______Defensive Coordinator Twitter: @YSUsports Carmen Bricillo______Offensive Line/Run-Game Coordinator Facebook: www.facebook.com/ysusports Tom Sims______Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line YouTube: www.youtube.com/YSUsports Dan Gerberry______Tight Ends Instagram: ysusports Kenny Carter______Wide Receivers/Co-Special Teams/Pass-Game Michael Zordich______Safeties/Co-Special Teams Coord. Eric Gallon______Running Backs Football Twitter: @YoungstownStFB Ron Stoops Jr.______Linebackers Football Instagram: youngstownstfb Glenn Davis______Cornerbacks Ross Watson______Director of Operations YSU Twitter Handles Of Interest Kyle Rivera______Video Director Mike Cochran______Strength and Conditioning Youngstown State University @youngstownstate Rollen Smith______Conditioning, Speed President James P. Tressel @JimTressel5 Phil DeCapito______Student Assistant (Defense) Head Coach Eric Wolford @YSUFBcoach Will Humphrey______Student Assistant (Offense) SID Trevor Parks @YSUSID Travis Tislaretz______Student Assistant (Offense) Assistant SID Jamie Hall @JayMe_Hall Football Information Assistant SID John Vogel @javogel34 Head Coach______Eric Wolford SID Student Assistant Kyle Kroynovich @kylekroynovich Alma Mater______Kansas State, 1992 SID Student Assistant Lauren Minenok @RenCapri Coach Wolford Record______24-21 (Fifth Season) Twitter______@YSUFBCoach Season Hashtags First Year of Football______1938 #YSUFootball Games Played______761 Overall Record, 74th season______446-299-17 #GoGuins Home Record______292-118-14 Road Record______151-179-3 FCS Social Accounts Neutral Site Record______3-2 FCS Football Official @NCAA_FCS FCS Record (Since 1981)______248-148-2 FCS Insider @FCS_Insider MVFC Record (Since 1997)______64-56 MVFC Home Record______35-25 FCS Football News @FCS_Football MVFC Road Record______29-31 FCS Gameday @FCS_Gameday Overtime Record______6-3 Missouri Valley Football Conference @ValleyFootball Last Overtime Game______Sept. 11, 2004 Craig Haley (FCS Beat Writer) @CraigHaley FCS Posteason Record______25-7 Last Postseason Appearance______2006 (Semifinals) Stadium______Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium (20,630) Hashtags Field______Dwight ‘Dike’ Beede Field #FCS (year round) Year Opened______1982 #FearTheFCS (for games vs. FBS opponent) Stambaugh Stadium Record______147-52-1 #UpsetAlert (late game situations involving upset/FCS vs FCS) Playing Surface, Year______PowerBlade HP+, 2011 #FCSFacts (for tidbits, record-breakers, etc.) Football Office______(330) 941-3478 Tickets______(330) 941-1978 #FCSPlayoffs (During FCS playoffs) Football Twitter/Instagram______@YoungstownStFB #FCSChamp (During the National Championship)

Team Information Basic Offense______Multiple Basic Defense______4-3 2013 Record______8-4 2013 Conference Record______5-3 (T-2nd) 2013 Letterwinners______64 Lettermen Returning/Lost______41/23 Offensive Lettermen Returning/Lost______19/12 Defensive Lettermen Returning/Lost______20/10 Special Teams Lettermen Returning/Lost______2/1 Starters Returning______15 (6 • Off., 8 • Def., 1 • ST) Starters Lost______9 (5 • Off., 3 • Def. 1 • ST) Offensive Starters Returning/Lost______6/5 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost______8/3 Specialists Returning/Lost______1/1

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