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YSU defense aims for improvement under new defensive coordinator Riemedio

YOUNGSTOWN — Over the past two seasons, shortcomings on defense have often held Youngstown State back from taking that next step and challenging for a conference title or making an FCS playoff run. Enter new defensive coordinator Ryan Riemedio. Penguins head coach Doug Phillips hired ...

YSU QB Brungard ready for final season with Penguins

YOUNGSTOWN — Heading into his fifth and final season at Youngstown State, Beau Brungard has some “unfinished business” to attend to. When the Penguins’ quarterback announced his decision to return to YSU in December, he felt like he and the team had “left so much out there” last ...

Sheffield visits Lake Club for YSU baseball golf outing

POLAND — While it didn’t feel much like baseball weather with a slew of rain storms early in the morning, the annual YSU Baseball Golf Extravaganza gave supporters the opportunity to contribute to the team at the Lake Club. Guest starring this year’s outing was nine time All-Star ...

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Brabant joins YSU bowling staff YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State head bowling coach Doug Kuberski announced Monday that Andrew Brabant has joined his staff as a graduate assistant coach. “Andrew brings with him a wealth of experience both on and off the lane as a coach and competitor,” Kuberski said. “He also has a well-rounded skillset that he constantly updates to stay ahead of the changes to our sport. We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to our staff and know he’s not only going to fit into our culture, but add to it as well.” Brabant served as the head coach of the boys ...

YSU sees progress in first scrimmage of fall camp

YOUNGSTOWN — With two weeks of fall camp in the rearview mirror, Youngstown State had its first scrimmage on Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. In a format similar to that of the spring’s Red-White Game, the first- and second-team units alternated drives during two 15-minute quarters, while ...

Ready to go: YSU opens fall camp with expectations abound

YOUNGSTOWN — Upon walking into Youngstown State’s football facility in Stambaugh Stadium, there’s an unmistakably distinct vibe in the air surrounding the program. Preseason expectations for the Penguins are as high as they’ve been in a number of years, likely since the team was ...