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YSU takes another step, continues upward trajectory

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State head coach Ethan Faulkner didn’t mince words in the aftermath of the Penguins’ Horizon League championship game defeat to Robert Morris. “This is a group that’s elevated our program,” Faulkner said, discussing what YSU had done this year during his ...

YSU earns 5th straight NCAA appearance, hoping for repeat Final Four run

YOUNGSTOWN — In 2021, Youngstown State bowling coach Doug Kuberski led the Penguins to their first-ever Final Four appearance at the NCAA championships. That season, Kuberski had added two freshman bowlers to his roster and then four more a year later. Since then, those six bowlers have ...

Yurcich brings experience, scheme and philosophy to YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — New Youngstown State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s coaching journey has taken him to some of college football’s preeminent programs. He’s coached at Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Texas and Penn State. Yet, this winter, Yurcich found his way to Youngstown to join head ...

Shannon juggles double duty with YSU baseball, spring football

YOUNGSTOWN — When former Ursuline star Brady Shannon was still in high school, he had to make a choice between his two passions. Shannon had multiple offers from various schools to play either football or baseball at the collegiate level. Ultimately, he opted to play baseball at Central ...

Johnson recaps first year as YSU president, gives insight into athletics

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — When Bill Johnson assumed his duties as president of Youngstown State University in March 2024, he embraced the challenges presented as the school’s top administrator. Everything from cultivating new donors, to working with the university’s four unions to improving ...

Three Penguins participate in YSU’s pro day

YOUNGSTOWN — For many who play and love football, getting to the NFL is always a dream. Few ever get the opportunity to play college football, while even fewer are given the opportunity to make it to the NFL. A couple nights ago, Youngstown State running back Tyshon King was making his ...