YSU football team has Saturday on its mind

By JOE SCALZO

YOUNGSTOWN

One by one, offense and defense, upperclassmen and underclassmen, the YSU football players stepped to the podium and declared the importance of the Southern Illinois game.

“I definitely believe it’s a statement game,” said junior wide receiver Ely Ducatel on Tuesday.

“This is a statement game for this team,” said senior safety Andre Elliott.

“It’s been circled [on our calendars],” said quarterback Kurt Hess.

Through three weeks, the Penguins (2-1) have done exactly what’s expected of them. Now that they’re playing the defending conference champs, everyone inside and outside the team will be able to get a handle on whether this year’s team is any different than the last few.

Read the story in Wednesday’s Vindicator.