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A warm and sunny Friday afternoon made the 2009 edition of the
Football Alumni Reunion Weekend another tremendous success again thanks
to the former players and current Penguin coaches and players.
Friday's golf outing at Oak Tree Country Club saw gorgeous
weather after the past two weeks had been brutal spring conditions for all
Penguins. More than 90 participants took part in the golfing. As a group, we
welcomed new assistant coaches Benyard Jones and Michael Zordich to the Penguin
football family.
Thursday's spaghetti dinner at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman was outstanding
as former Guin and current Lane College Head Coach Trent Boykin spoke to the
group. The YSU coaching staff and the 15 seniors were also in attendance.
On the course, the foursome of Ray Briya (1965-67), Pete
Brittain, Randy Barker (1980-81) and Frank Pokorny (1982-84) won the event with
an impressive round of 61 during the best-ball format. That foursome also won
the event in 2007 and were second in 2005. Results from last year's event were
not reported.
Finishing second was the foursome of Bob Ferranti (1969-72),
Keith Snoddy (1977-79), Bernie Bartoszek (1969-71) and Tom Franklin (1966-69).
The skill prize winners were Mike McGlone (1985-88) who had
the longest drive on No. 6, Peter Davila (1995-97) who had the longest made putt on No. 8,
Kelly West who registered the longest drive on No. 10, Scott Jacobs 1981-83) who
was closest to the pin on No. 14 and Doug Brunot who had the longest putt on No. 18.
Raffles were held for a set of Taylor Made R7 irons, a Nike
SQ 2009 Dymo Driver, a Taylor Made Burner Driver, four Pittsburgh Pirates
tickets (game of choice), Pirates Gift Basket, YSU autographed football, two YSU
football tickets in the Miladore Family Penguin Club loge and a Pittsburgh
Steelers autographed football.
Following the outing, the group headed to Stambaugh
Stadium for a dinner in the DeBartolo Stadium Club. For the sixth consecutive
year, the Outback Steakhouse provided an incredible meal and everyone left no
scrapes behind.
The Red-White Spring Game was a nailbitter as the Offense won
the Jersey Scrimmage over the defense by a 35-34 margin. The contest went down
to the final play, but the offense was able to hang on.
The next Football Alumni Club gathering is on July 12 at the
Bocce Social hosted at the MVR.
Golf Outing Skill Prizes
No. 6 – Longest Drive in Fairway by Mike McGlone
No. 8 – Longest Putt by Peter Davila
No. 10 – Long Drive in Fairway by Kelly West
No. 14 – Closest to Pin (First Shot) by Scott Jacobs
No. 18 – Longest Putt by Doug Brunot |
