Youngstown State coach resigns after 9 seasons

Nov 23, 2009 - 3:19 AM YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio(AP) -- Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock says he's stepping down after nine seasons that included one trip to the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals.

Heacock's announcement Sunday comes a day after the team's win over North Dakota State in the season finale. The Penguins finished 6-5 overall and 4-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The Penguins went 60-44 and won two conference titles under Heacock, twice selected the conference coach of the year. He served as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Youngstown State before taking over as head coach in 2001.

Heacock gave no reason for stepping down. The school says a search for a replacement will begin immediately.