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Oct. 30, 2007

Football: Bush, Terry, Perez Earn HBK Awards For Performances At UNI

    Youngstown – Junior tight end Derrick Bush, senior linebacker James Terry and senior safety Bob Perez were named the Hill Barth & King Players of the Game for their performances against UNI on Saturday.

    Bush was named the Hill Barth & King Offensive Player of the Game. He caught four passes for a career-best 59 yards. Bush caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Tom Zetts in the first quarter. It was Bush's second career touchdown reception, his other came at the UNI Dome in 2005.

    Terry was tabbed the Hill Barth & King Defensive Player of the Game. Terry was credited with six total tackles, including four solos. He also had a sack for two-yard loss.

    Perez was selected as the Hill Barth & King Special Teams Player of the Game. Perez had three total tackles with two coming on kickoff coverage. He also tipped a first-quarter punt.

    Senior tight end Louis Irizarry was selected as the Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game. Irizarry caught five passes for 48 yards against UNI.

    Senior defensive end Blake Halverson was tabbed the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game. Halverson, who had missed the previous two games because of an injury, played on 25 snaps against the Panthers. He had two total tackles, including a sack for a 10-yard loss.

    Earning accolades for the work during the week as Scout Team Players of the Week were freshman tight end Patrick Bellish (offense), freshman tight end/defensive tackle Brian McLaughlin (defense) and sophomore cornerback Andre Elliott (special teams).

    For the second consecutive week and fourth time this season senior strong safety Vince Gliatta was the recipient of the W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week.

    Terry was named the Haines Family Player of the Game by the YSU radio broadcast crew. A team captain, he was also the recipient of the Wachovia Securities Leadership Award.

    YSU will look to snap a two-game losing streak this Saturday when they travel to Indiana State. Kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Ind., is set for noon.

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