After years of injuries, YSU’s Hickey making the most of his return

After years of injuries, YSU’s Hickey making the most of his return

YOUNGSTOWN — When Dathan Hickey takes the field at Stambaugh Stadium and lines up against Yale in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, it’ll be a “full-circle moment” for the Youngstown State defensive back. Hickey was a part of the Bulldogs’ program from 2018-23, before he transferred to YSU ahead of the 2024 season. Hickey went through a lot during his last couple years at Yale and his first year at YSU. But he came through the fir…