Ice Cap Insights

Oct 26 2022
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Ice Cap Insights, a Youngstown State football podcast brought to you by the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator, two of the longest published newspapers in Ohio's Mahoning Valley. We’ll be your go-to podcast for YSU information, discussing everything from upcoming matchups to top performances from the week before and we’ll even have conversations and interviews with some coaches and your favorite players. Tune in every Wednesday throughout the season to get up to date info for that week’s game. Find us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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Week 9: The Penguins welcome the 'Yotes to town

Oct 26 2022 28 mins  
After their exciting win over Western Illinois the Penguins South Dakota to town as they look to capture their third straight victory.

Week 8: On the road again

Oct 20 2022 26 mins  
The Youngstown State football team heads to Macob, Ill. a week after their 48-42 victory over Indiana State. Joel Whetzel and Greg Macafee breakdown the upcoming matchup and recap this past week's exciting win over the Sycamores.

Week 7: A Narrow Path Forward

Oct 12 2022 23 mins  
Greg Macafee and Joel Whetzel break down YSU's matchup against North Dakota and the change at quarterback from Demeatric Crenshaw to Mitch Davidson. They all discuss YSU's upcoming matchup with Indiana State and the Penguins' narrow path to the playoffs.

Week 6: A 'Game-Time Decision'

Oct 05 2022 27 mins  
The Youngstown State football team gets set to host North Dakota this weekend but one big question remains. Who will be YSU's starting QB? Sports Editor Greg Macafee and YSU beat reporter Joel Whetzel talk about YSU's quarterback situation and what it will mean for the team moving forward. They also discuss YSU's loss to North Dakota State and preview their matchup w

Week 5: The Penguins head West

Sep 28 2022 29 mins  
Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator Sports Editor Greg Macafee and YSU beat reporter Joel Whetzel preview YSU's matchup with North Dakota State Bison. They talk keys to the game, the history of the matchup and what fans should be looking for heading into Saturday. YSU basketball has also started! Joel visited practices on Monday and shares what women's head coach John Barnes

Week 4: YSU's Bye Week

Sep 21 2022 30 mins  
Joel Whetzel and Greg Macafee break down YSU's trip to Kentucky and discuss where the Penguins stand as they prepare for their matchup with North Dakota State on Oct. 1 in North Dakota.

Week 3: Heading down to Lexington

Sep 14 2022 32 mins  
The Youngstown State football team is heading to Kentucky! The Penguins are sent to take on the No. 9-ranked Wildcats down in SEC country and Greg Macafee and Joel Whetzel break down the matchup along with recapping the Penguins' win over Dayton this past weekend at Stambaugh Stadium.

Week 2: Here Come the Flyers

Sep 07 2022 32 mins  
In Episode 2 of Ice Cap Insights, Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator Sports Editor Greg Macafee and YSU beat reporter Joel Whetzel discuss YSU's Week 1 matchup against Duquesne and preview their Week 2 game against the Dayton Flyers.

YSU Week 1

Sep 01 2022 30 mins