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Nov. 12, 2008

Football: Lane, Ross, Wilson Named HBK Players of the Game Against Sycamores

Youngstown – Senior fullback Ben Lane, sophomore strong safety Brandian Ross and senior corner/punt returner De'Angelo Wilson were named the Hill Barth and King Players of the Game for their performances in Saturday's 35-21 victory against Indiana State, the YSU coaching staff announced this week.

Lane was named the HBK Offensive Player of the Game following a career-best performance. Lane rushed 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown. For Lane it was a career-high in carries and yards. He scored his second career touchdown on a two-yard run in the first quarter. It was his first score since finding paydirt in 2006 against the Sycamores.

Ross was tabbed the HBK Defensive Player of the Game after recording six total tackles against ISU. Ross had three solo stops, including a tackle for loss and quarterback hurry. Ross played all 60 snaps and earned a grade of 92 percent from the coaching staff.

Wilson was selected as the HBK Special Teams Player of the Game. Wilson returned two punts for 39 yards, including a long of 25. He also had his first career kickoff return which went for 36 yards. Wilson now has 500 yards in career punt return yards, second most in school history.
Senior tight end Derrick Bush was named Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman of the Game. Bush caught two passes for 14 yards in his final home game. He played 75 snaps earning a season-high grade of 94 percent.

Senior defensive tackle Bobby Lykes-Knight was named the Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman of the Game. Lykes-Knight played 45 snaps after missing the previous two games. He had three total tackles.

Earning scout-team honors for their performances during the week were redshirt freshman tight end Patrick Bellish (offense), freshman defensive lineman Chase Lemke (defense) and freshman cornerback Bryan Gaiters (special teams).
Senior offensive guard Brad Samsa was named the Haines Family Player of the Game by the YSU radio broadcast crew. Senior wide receiver Nick Canterino was the recipient of the Wachovia Leadership Award.

YSU is off this Saturday before traveling to Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 22.