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Oct. 13, 2008

Football: Bush, Wicks and Blose Named HBK Players of the Game vs. Missouri State

Youngstown – Senior tight end Derrick Bush, junior cornerback Lenny Wicks and sophomore placekicker Stephen Blose were named the Hill Barth & King Players of the Game for their performances against Missouri State, the coaching staff announced on Tuesday.

Bush was named the HBK Offensive Player of the Game for the first time this season.

Wicks was selected as the HBK Defensive Player of the Game. Wicks played 65 total plays during Saturday's contest against the Bears and earned an 89 percent grade for his performance. He was credited with eight total tackles, including four solo stops.

Blose, a kickoff specialist, was tabbed the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game. Two of his kickoffs reached the end zone, including one touchback. He executed two sky kicks and in the fourth quarter YSU recovered one of his on-side kicks trailing 42-28.

Sophomore guard Eric Rodemoyer was named the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game. Rodemoyer's hustle downfield recovered a YSU fumble at the MSU one-yard line to set up the Penguins' first score.

Junior defensive tackle Crispin Fernandez was named the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game for the fourth time this season. Saturday, Fernandez appeared in 53 plays and finished with a grade of 91 percent. He was credited with six total tackles, including two solo stops.
Earning scout team honors for there performances during the week were freshman quarterback Marc Kantesky (offense), freshman safety Vincent Patella (defense) and freshman defensive end Noah Taylor (special teams).

Redshirt freshman Kamryn Keys and junior wide receiver Donald Jones were both named the recipients of the W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week for a block on special teams.

True freshman quarterback Dailyn Campbell was named the Haines Family Player of the Game by the YSU broadcast crew of Bob Hannon, Dick Hartzell, Dave Sess and Mike Orto. Campbell threw for one touchdown and ran for another score in the game.

Senior linebacker/long snapper Mike Barlak received the Wachovia Leadership Award. Barlak played 50 snaps against the Bears and posted the highest grade of the linebackers at 82 percent.

The Penguins (2-5 overall and 1-2 in the MVFC) return home to play host to No. 14 Southern Illinois (3-2 and 2-1). Kickoff at Stambaugh Stadium is set for 4 p.m.