ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Name any of the undersized running backs to come through the NFL over the years and Jaleel McLaughlin stands out as an overachieving underdog. A three-sport star who skittered around the track and through defenses on the gridiron and the hardwood in North Carolina, ...
YOUNGSTOWN — In his very first meeting as Youngstown State’s defensive coordinator in February of 2022, Jahmal Brown told his new squad it would simplify its schemes and prioritize stopping the run. If you can’t stop the run, Brown reasoned, then you can’t play great defense because ...
YOUNGSTOWN — The Horizon League released its 2023-24 league slate Tuesday afternoon. The YSU men will begin league play at home Nov. 29 against rival Cleveland State before heading to Robert Morris on Dec. 2. After a near month-long break in play, the Penguins resume their Horizon League journey on New Year’s Eve against Oakland. On Jan. 4, Youngstown State visits Northern Kentucky, who defeated the Penguins in the semifinals of the league tournament last season. That’s followed by three consecutive home games: Jan. 7 against IUPUI, Jan. 10 against Purdue Fort Wayne then Jan. ...
By ROBERT HAYES Correspondent POLAND — Charles Nagy remembers the euphoria surrounding the Cleveland Indians of the 1990s well. A three-time All-Star, Nagy donned the Indians uniform from 1990-2002 and played for the San Diego Padres in 2003. He’s also a member of the Guardians’ ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Round 1 goes to the defense. Youngstown State held its first of two intrasquad scrimmages Saturday morning at Stambaugh Stadium, with the defense — particularly the first and second teamers — faring well against their offensive counterparts. “This was an important ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Dra Rushton has stayed patient during his time at Youngstown State. Through his redshirt season. Through his injuries. Through the excellent career of his predecessor. Now, it’s Rushton’s turn. The Liberty graduate is, at long last, set to take the reins of the ...
