Curbstone: YSU AD Strollo offers insight into Penguins’ program

September 12, 2023

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Over the past three years, Youngstown State University has either won, shared or finished as runner-up for the Horizon League’s McCafferty Award, awarded annually to the league’s all-sports champion. As defending champions, Penguin executive director of athletics Ron Strollo is hoping for a title defense when all sports wrap up in May. “It is a great feeling to be the outright champion,” Strollo told the Curbstone Coaches during Monday’s first luncheon of the season at Avion Banquet Center. “It’s always tough to repeat but we feel we are up to the ...

Youngstown State falls at Ohio State 35-7

September 9, 2023

COLUMBUS — After Ohio State landed the game’s first punch, Youngstown State was able to counter with one of its own. From there, however, the lights went out. After each team opened with a touchdown drive to begin the game, FBS No. 5 Ohio State scored 28 unanswered points en route to a ...

Youngstown State keeping focus inward as it prepares for Ohio State

September 7, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — As far as 2023 goes, there won’t be a stage — or paycheck — bigger than what awaits Youngstown State on Saturday. Fresh off a 52-10 victory over Valparaiso, the 1-0 Penguins hit the road for the first time this season for what’s become their annual FBS buy game. This ...

Tyshon King turns in special Youngstown State debut during 52-10 win over Valparaiso

September 6, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — It was a debut fit for a king. Tyshon King, that is. With Dra Rushton held out of Thursday’s season opener against Valparaiso, Youngstown State turned to its newest addition to the backfield, the Division II Northern Michigan transfer, to lead the Penguins’ ground attack. ...

Youngstown State receiver CJ Charleston impressive in return

September 5, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — There was a time that CJ Charleston thought he may never play football again. After a productive sophomore campaign that saw the dynamic Youngstown State wide receiver catch 16 passes for 147 yards, Charleston was primed to take another step forward in the 2022 season. ...

Youngstown State throttles Valparaiso 52-10 behind 28-point third quarter

September 1, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Sometimes, it just takes a spark. Special teams delivered that needed boost for Youngstown State on Thursday night. After an inauspicious first half that saw YSU take just a one-score lead into the intermission, the Penguins parlayed a punt block into 28 unanswered points in ...