YSUsports.com - Football: Williams, Chenault, Ross Earn Player-of-the-Game Honors vs. Stony Brook

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Sept. 18, 2007
Football: Williams, Chenault, Ross Earn Player-of-the-Game Honors vs. Stony Brook
Youngstown -- Ferlando Williams, Jr., Dorian Chenault and Brandian Ross earned Hill Barth & King Players-of-the-Game accolades from the coaching staff for their performance last Saturday in the 42-6 victory over Stony Brook.

Sophomore center Brian Mellott was named the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game while senior linebacker James Terry was tabbed the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game.

    Williams had an impressive game scoring three touchdowns, two receiving and one rushing against SBU. He finished the contest with four receptions for 68 yards while running the ball twice for 32 yards.
    Chenault was named the Gateway's Defensive Player of the Week as well for his efforts. Against the Seawolves he had five total tackles, a forced fumble and an interception.
    Ross was named the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game. Ross finished with four tackles in the contest, including three solos. Three of his tackles came on Stephen Blose kickoffs.

Mellott was also named the Gateway Offensive Lineman of the Week. Mellot played all 72 snaps at center and for the second consecutive week earned a winning grade from the coaching staff.

Terry finished with five total tackles in the contest. He had a sack for a nine-yard loss as well as another tackle for loss. He snatched his third career interception and had two quarterback hurries.

Earning scout-team honors for their roles at practice during the week were freshman wide receiver Dionte Snow (offense), freshman defensive lineman Brad Miller (defense) and freshman wide receiver Kamryn Keys (special teams).

    Terry was also the recipient of the Haines Family Player of the Game honor from the YSU broadcast crew.
    Senior linebacker and team captain Jeremiah Wright earned the Wachovia Leadership Award for his contributions during the game and throughout the week. Against Stony Brook he had 11 tackles, including five solos.
    In the national polls, the Penguins held steady at No. 7 in the FCS Coaches Poll, but feel from sixth to ninth in The Sports Network weekly top 25.

Youngstown State (2-1) plays its third straight home game this Saturday against Lock Haven (0-3). Kickoff for the contest between the Penguins and the Division II Bald Eagles is set for 4 p.m.