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Location: Youngstown, Ohio (N.E. Ohio) ysuround.gif (4459 bytes)
Population (city) 82,026
Population (greater) 676,715
Population (student) 14,805
Founded: 1908
President: Dr. Cynthia E. Anderson
Athletic Director: Ron Strollo
Nickname: Penguins
Colors: Red & White
Mascot: Pete Penguin
Affiliation: NCAA Division I FCS (football)
NCAA Division I (all other sports)
Conference(s): Missouri Valley Football Conference (football)
The Horizon League (all other sports)
Men's Sports: Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track and Field
Women's Sports: Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Facilities:

Stambaugh Stadium (Football and W Soccer)

  • Nickname: "The Ice Castle"
  • Field: Dwight "Dike" Beede Field
  • Surface: Artificial (Sprinturf)
  • Capacity: 20,630

Beeghly Center (M&W Basketball and Volleyball)

Eastwood Field (Baseball)

Cene Park (Baseball)

McCune Park (Softball)

Mill Creek Park (M&W Golf, M&W Cross-Country)

YSU Tennis Courts (M&W Tennis - Outdoor)

Boardman Tennis Center (M&W Tennis - Indoor)

Beeghly Natatorium (Swimming & Diving)

Football Information:

Head Coach: Eric Wolford {Kansas State, 1994: 2nd Season (4-7)}
  • Kansas State University (1994; Graduate Assistant - Offensive Line)
  • Emporia State University (1995; Offensive Line/Strength Coach)
  • University of South Florida (1996-99; Offensive Line)
  • University of Houston (2000; Tight-Ends/Tackles)
  • University of Houston (2001; Running-Backs/Special Teams)
  • University of Houston (2002; Defensive Line)
  • University of North Texas (2003; Offensive Line)
  • University of Arizona (2004-06; Offensive Line)
  • University of Illinois (2007-08; Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line)
  • University of S. Carolina (2009-10; Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line)
  • Youngstown State University (2010-present; Head Coach)
Assistant Coaches:

Tom Sims (Pittsburgh, 1990)
Assistant Head Coach | Defensive Line
1st Year

Rick Kravitz (Troy, 1977)
Defensive Coordinator | Linebackers Coach
1st Year

Shane Montgomery (North Carolina State, 1990)
Offensive Coordinator | Quarterbacks Coach
1st Year

Louie Matsakis (Emporia State, 2000)
Special Teams Coordinator | Running Backs Coach
1st Year

Phil Longo (Rowan, 1992)
Recruiting Coordinator | Wide Receivers Coach
1st Year

Ron Stoops, Jr. (Youngstown State, 1980)
Assistant Secondary Coach | Directory of High School Relations
1st Year

Frank Buffano (Arizona, 2006)
Defensive Backs Coach
1st Year

Carmen Bricillo (Duquesne, 1999)
Offensive Line Coach
1st Year

Andre Coleman (Kansas State)
Tight Ends Coach
1st Year

Dan Kopp (Youngstown State, 1995)
Director of Football Operations
2nd Year

John Patrick (Mount Union, 1999)
Strength & Conditioning Coach
3rd Year

 
Base Offense: Multiple
Base Defense: 4-3