Saturday, February 24, 2007
Players
Jake Andreadis (1995-98), running backTony Bowens (1987-90), defensive linemanTrent Boykin (1991-94), receiverAdrian Brown (1996-99), running backMark Brungard (1992-95), quarterbackRick Brunot (1981-83), offensive linemanDarnell Clark (1990-93), running backNick Cochran (1990-93), quarterbackPat Crummey (1988-91), offensive linemanPat Danko (1988-91), defensive linemanLorenzo Davis (1986-89), running backHarry Deligianis (1995-97), defensive linemanMark Derthick (1981-84), linebackerIan Dominelli (1998-99), linebackerDrew Gerber (1990-93), offensive linemanLeVar Greene (1998-2001), defensive backMark Griffith (1996-99), placekickerArchie Herring (1987-90), running backMatt Hogg (1994-97), offensive linemanJermaine Hopkins (1992-95), linebackerCodera Jackson (2005-06), defensive backRyan Jewell (2003-06), offensive linemanTim Johnson (1999-2000), linebackerLeon Jones (1992-95), linebackerTodd Kollar (1994-97), offensive linemanReggie Lee (1991-94), linebackerTrenton Lykes (1984-87), quarterbackPaul McFadden (1980-83), placekickerMarcus Mason (2005-06), running backP.J. Mays (2000-02), running backJerry Pacifico (1985-88), linebackerJason Perry (2003-06), defensive backRenauld Ray (1996-99), receiverDave Roberts (1989-92), defensive backJeff Ryan (1998-2001), quarterbackChris Sammarone (1992-94), offensive linemanRick Shepas (1983-86), receiverIan Shirey (1996-99), offensive linemanDwyte Smiley (1996-99), defensive backKyle Smith (2002-05), receiverRandy Smith (1991-94), defensive backTamron Smith (1990-93), running backPaul Soltis (1987-89), linebackerLester Weaver (1991-94), defensive backParis Wicks (1979-82), running backJeff Wilkins (1990-93), placekickerHerb Williams (1989-92), receiverNick Xides (1982-85), puntingTom Zetts (2003-07), quarterbackJim Zdelar (1987-88), offensive lineman
Games
September 4, 1982 -- Akron 20, YSU 19. First game ever played at Stambaugh Stadium.November 21, 1986 -- YSU 40, Akron 39. In Jim Tressel's first season, Elliott Fedd's catch helps the Penguins knock the Zips out of the I-AA playoffs.October 15, 1998 -- YSU 41, Towson State 39. YSU defeats Towson State and future NFL running back Dave Meggett, who was to be a one-man wrecking crew.November 24, 1990 -- Central Florida 20, YSU 18. A last-second field goal by Franco Grilla knocks the Penguins out of the playoffs after an 11-0 regular season.November 30, 1991 -- YSU 17, Villanova 14. Jeff Wilkins' field goal into the wind, set up by Herb Williams' catch, gives the Penguins a playoff victory.December 14, 1991 -- YSU 10, Samford 0. Samford, coached by Terry Bowden, is held to negative rushing yardage while Tamron Smith rushes for 246.September 26, 1992 -- James Madison 52, YSU 49. YSU's potent offense could not outscore James Madison in the Penguins' only home loss of the season.December 11, 1993 -- YSU 35, Idaho 16. YSU holds the Big Sky's top passer, Doug Nussmeier, in check in a playoff victory. October 8, 1994 -- YSU 17, North Alabama 14. Two of the best in I-AA and Division II engaged in a tremendous defensive struggle.November 25, 1994 -- YSU 63, Alcorn State 20. Alcorn State's Steve "Air" McNair passed for nearly 600 yards but the Penguins prove too talented in a nationally-televised playoff game held the day after Thanksgiving.September 25, 1999 -- YSU 28, Western Illinois 24. YSU trailed 21-0 before re-grouping to win over the nationally-ranked Leathernecks. YSU needed a goal line stand in the final minute to preserve the win in their last national championship season.December 11, 1999 -- YSU 27, Florida A & amp;M 24. Linebacker Tim Johnson intercepted a pass at the goal line and quarterback Jeff Ryan guided a late scoring drive as YSU won this national semifinal.November 4, 2000 -- YSU 42, Hofstra 35 (2OT). In the only double-overtime game ever at Stambaugh Stadium, Tim Johnson tipped a Hofstra pass on the final overtime series to secure the win.November 4, 2006 -- YSU 31, Southern Illinois 24. The Penguins continued their march to the Gateway championship as linebacker Marty Hutchison tackled SIU quarterback Nick Hill near the goal line as time expired.November 25, 2006 -- YSU 35, James Madison 31. Coach Jon Heacock captured his first career playoff win as Tom Zetts engineered two late touchdown drives and the Penguin defense held on the final series.
September 4, 1982 -- Akron 20, YSU 19. First game ever played at Stambaugh Stadium.November 21, 1986 -- YSU 40, Akron 39. In Jim Tressel's first season, Elliott Fedd's catch helps the Penguins knock the Zips out of the I-AA playoffs.October 15, 1998 -- YSU 41, Towson State 39. YSU defeats Towson State and future NFL running back Dave Meggett, who was to be a one-man wrecking crew.November 24, 1990 -- Central Florida 20, YSU 18. A last-second field goal by Franco Grilla knocks the Penguins out of the playoffs after an 11-0 regular season.November 30, 1991 -- YSU 17, Villanova 14. Jeff Wilkins' field goal into the wind, set up by Herb Williams' catch, gives the Penguins a playoff victory.December 14, 1991 -- YSU 10, Samford 0. Samford, coached by Terry Bowden, is held to negative rushing yardage while Tamron Smith rushes for 246.September 26, 1992 -- James Madison 52, YSU 49. YSU's potent offense could not outscore James Madison in the Penguins' only home loss of the season.December 11, 1993 -- YSU 35, Idaho 16. YSU holds the Big Sky's top passer, Doug Nussmeier, in check in a playoff victory. October 8, 1994 -- YSU 17, North Alabama 14. Two of the best in I-AA and Division II engaged in a tremendous defensive struggle.November 25, 1994 -- YSU 63, Alcorn State 20. Alcorn State's Steve "Air" McNair passed for nearly 600 yards but the Penguins prove too talented in a nationally-televised playoff game held the day after Thanksgiving.September 25, 1999 -- YSU 28, Western Illinois 24. YSU trailed 21-0 before re-grouping to win over the nationally-ranked Leathernecks. YSU needed a goal line stand in the final minute to preserve the win in their last national championship season.December 11, 1999 -- YSU 27, Florida A & amp;M 24. Linebacker Tim Johnson intercepted a pass at the goal line and quarterback Jeff Ryan guided a late scoring drive as YSU won this national semifinal.November 4, 2000 -- YSU 42, Hofstra 35 (2OT). In the only double-overtime game ever at Stambaugh Stadium, Tim Johnson tipped a Hofstra pass on the final overtime series to secure the win.November 4, 2006 -- YSU 31, Southern Illinois 24. The Penguins continued their march to the Gateway championship as linebacker Marty Hutchison tackled SIU quarterback Nick Hill near the goal line as time expired.November 25, 2006 -- YSU 35, James Madison 31. Coach Jon Heacock captured his first career playoff win as Tom Zetts engineered two late touchdown drives and the Penguin defense held on the final series.