Iup basketball

[Ship69]

My biggest annoyance is the "coaches' box" ... which, is totally irrelevant and pretty much a made up, magical place.

Danny is a habitual abuser. I'm not talking a couple feet outside the box. He's dang near in the beer line at some points.


In this current era, Joe vs Danny is the biggest headache for officials in the West. They better take some Tylenol and pound 3-4 Red Bulls. They are going to take a verbal beating. Those two don't get along real well, and they certainly don't like losing to one another. Every call for 40 minutes should be against IUP -- or Danny loses his you know what.

Put it this way, it's actually hard to get the KCAC fired up. By and large, it's a somber crowd (even when it's packed). Kevin Reynolds was -- far and away -- the best at getting that place to a fever pitch. Trust me, it's not easy to get that place humming. He could have the whole place screaming at him 3-4 minutes into a game.

Danny isn't quite on the KR level within the KCAC, but, he's close.

I love when he visits. He gets some life into the building. Far too many forget these are college basketball games, and not quilting club.

If you played Millersville's Casey Stitzel twice a year, as Ship does, he might get your building going a bit. He is something else. Damien Blair has his moments as well, and the dude at Shepherd can get a little fired up. East Stroud can play some rough-house style ball, but Jeff Wilson himself is usually pretty restrained on the sidelines. I agree that the ooaches' box is pretty much a joke these days. Some of these coaches roam all over the place, including actually onto the court at times.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

In my opinion, PSAC officials let coaches (and sometimes players) yap at them far too much. Some of the coaches are glad to do it all night if they're allowed to.

My biggest annoyance is the "coaches' box" ... which, is totally irrelevant and pretty much a made up, magical place.

Danny is a habitual abuser. I'm not talking a couple feet outside the box. He's dang near in the beer line at some points.


In this current era, Joe vs Danny is the biggest headache for officials in the West. They better take some Tylenol and pound 3-4 Red Bulls. They are going to take a verbal beating. Those two don't get along real well, and they certainly don't like losing to one another. Every call for 40 minutes should be against IUP -- or Danny loses his you know what.

Put it this way, it's actually hard to get the KCAC fired up. By and large, it's a somber crowd (even when it's packed). Kevin Reynolds was -- far and away -- the best at getting that place to a fever pitch. Trust me, it's not easy to get that place humming. He could have the whole place screaming at him 3-4 minutes into a game.

Danny isn't quite on the KR level within the KCAC, but, he's close.

I love when he visits. He gets some life into the building. Far too many forget these are college basketball games, and not quilting club.

[Ship69]

Calmest guy around until he's on a bench. He's soft-spoken and even quiet off the court.

But, that switch sure flips.

The famous F-bomb toward Joe also came right when the music had stopped.

That particular season Joe beat Danny four times.

The officials take so much crap from him.

In my opinion, PSAC officials let coaches (and sometimes players) yap at them far too much. Some of the coaches are glad to do it all night if they're allowed to.

[IUPalum]

Calmest guy around until he's on a bench. He's soft-spoken and even quiet off the court.

But, that switch sure flips.

The famous F-bomb toward Joe also came right when the music had stopped.

That particular season Joe beat Danny four times.

The officials take so much crap from him.

Wish I could be there live!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I haven’t watched the men’s game yet but other than snow blowing, shoveling, and perfecting my use of profanity, I’ve got nothing to do but watch sports.

I might pull the equivalent of an all nighter for me on Wednesday and stay for both games. Danny’s visits to the KCAC are a must watch. I wasn’t far behind their bench for the regional final a few years back and that was the basketball equivalent of a WWE event. At one point Danny actually yelled “F$&@ that guy,” toward a ref in reference to Joe getting a call.

Calmest guy around until he's on a bench. He's soft-spoken and even quiet off the court.

But, that switch sure flips.

The famous F-bomb toward Joe also came right when the music had stopped.

That particular season Joe beat Danny four times.

The officials take so much crap from him.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Nice win today. I had my doubts. Clarion has been a tough opponent for IUP the past 4-5 games.


The KCAC's 'favorite' guest visits next.

#danny-boy

I haven’t watched the men’s game yet but other than snow blowing, shoveling, and perfecting my use of profanity, I’ve got nothing to do but watch sports.

I might pull the equivalent of an all nighter for me on Wednesday and stay for both games. Danny’s visits to the KCAC are a must watch. I wasn’t far behind their bench for the regional final a few years back and that was the basketball equivalent of a WWE event. At one point Danny actually yelled “F$&@ that guy,” toward a ref in reference to Joe getting a call.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Nice win today. I had my doubts. Clarion has been a tough opponent for IUP the past 4-5 games.


The KCAC's 'favorite' guest visits next.

#danny-boy

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP has a tough week upcoming. Joe and the Redshirts host California and then travel to Greensburg next Saturday.

However, I sure hope they aren't looking past tomorrow. Clarion is sitting a little above the .500 mark, but there's more to that story. The Golden Eagles have played a very tough non-conference schedule (including West Liberty and Daemen). They've also lost a lot of very close games.

Clarion is on a current 3-game winning streak (Seton Hill, UPJ and California). Not long ago, they won at West Chester (a tough road venue against a solid team). Earlier in the season, they defeated Frostburg State (when FSU was healthy and playing well).

All of that said, Clarion has also had some strange performances. For instance, they lost to Slippery Rock (without Ike Herster and Maceo Austin playing).

There's also this little nugget: Clarion has won 2 of the past 3 meetings against IUP.

Last year was a strange series. IUP hammered the Golden Eagles in the KCAC. In the rematch ... Clarion hammered IUP. Neither game was remotely competitive. They just took turns blasting one another.

Of note, Clarion had a bye prior to the second game (same as tomorrow's game).

IUP has really struggled containing Jeremy Thomas II. He's had some really big games in this series. Gavin Cote is a big guard who can light it up from outside. Justice Easter seems like he's been playing against IUP for 15 years now. Another guard, Trey Nelson, is the reigning West Player of the Week. Clarion also mixes in an array of big bodies under the basket.

So, long story short, this isn't going to be some walk in the park tomorrow.

Massey is projecting IUP to win, 78-74.

As for me? I have a hunch IUP remembers getting steamrolled up there last season. But, Damian Pitts seems to have found some cracks in the IUP system. I think this will be a "final 90 seconds" type of game.

IUP -1.5

[IUPbigINDIANS]

FYI

The women's game tomorrow at Clarion will now start at 11:30 a.m.

The men's game will start at 1:30 p.m.


This should get the teams out of there prior to Snowmageddon 2026

[IUPalum]

Bautista didn't play (obviously) but the good news is he isn't on crutches, wrapped up or anything else. He appeared to be walking fine. So, he may have been getting a precautionary day off.

Of note, Joe's two true freshmen both not only dressed but played (mop-up time).

They have more offense with Grove starting but less defense. Pick your poison, I guess.

Christian Moore (who doesn't get talked about nearly enough as one of the top guards in the league) went for 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Edinboro didn't pressure IUP at all. Not many teams in the league are going to beat IUP playing a slow-down, half-court game. They played right into Joe's strength.

The Scots hung around for about the first 28-30 minutes. However, they were completely gassed the final 7-8 minutes. They play a really short bench.

IUP did run a good bit of its 1-2-2 press (with Herring at the top). He did pretty well with it.

We'll see if they make the trip to Clarion. Depending on which forecast you read Western PA is either getting 1" or 3' of snow.

The true freshman playing isn't a bad thing. Joe can play them up to 10 games and still redshirt them. Both were/are very raw and need to get stronger!

As you answered your own question, Edinboro really didn't pressure because they run a short bench and were already gassed without pressing.

You say Grove brought more offense, does he??? Yes, he chucks threes, some days he makes them and others... YIKES!!! Grove brings nothing to the paint area. He's got to toughen up and get stronger in that area. Grove is 100% a lost puppy on D.

There is a chance Bautista could play on Saturday per the post game but I wouldn't count on it.

Christian Moore is a key cog on this team. Most teams will focus on Dallis and Ky. I'll let Moore fire away if that's the case. He's a proven top player and IUP can ride him too.

I liked what Ky was doing in the second half. Dribble penetrate to the middle!!! He can either shoot or it gets the D all out of sorts which opens up cutters or wide open 3 balls. He didn't that to Gannon some Saturday and it worked what little he did it.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe better rebound from that embarrassment on Saturday. I'll comment more on that in a few weeks. They must get back on track tonight. Any word on Bautista?

Bautista didn't play (obviously) but the good news is he isn't on crutches, wrapped up or anything else. He appeared to be walking fine. So, he may have been getting a precautionary day off.

Of note, Joe's two true freshmen both not only dressed but played (mop-up time).

They have more offense with Grove starting but less defense. Pick your poison, I guess.

Christian Moore (who doesn't get talked about nearly enough as one of the top guards in the league) went for 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Edinboro didn't pressure IUP at all. Not many teams in the league are going to beat IUP playing a slow-down, half-court game. They played right into Joe's strength.

The Scots hung around for about the first 28-30 minutes. However, they were completely gassed the final 7-8 minutes. They play a really short bench.

IUP did run a good bit of its 1-2-2 press (with Herring at the top). He did pretty well with it.

We'll see if they make the trip to Clarion. Depending on which forecast you read Western PA is either getting 1" or 3' of snow.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe better rebound from that embarrassment on Saturday. I'll comment more on that in a few weeks. They must get back on track tonight. Any word on Bautista?

No word on Bautista. I'd be surprised if we see him tonight. But, hopefully he's OK.

As of now the game is still on. Indiana may get pretty rough tonight with this incoming storm. Edinboro may be booking rooms next door at the Hilton.

But, massive game for Joe. If they lose tonight ... I fear the train could come off the tracks. This past Saturday was rough. It wasn't just losing up there. It was getting blown out to the middle of Lake Erie. We'll see how they recover mentally.

That said, in a typical half-court game, Joe can beat every team in the PSAC. He's never going to beat Gannon again playing the way he does. They literally walk right into the trap. Pun intended.

[IUPalum]

For many reasons, tonight is the biggest game of Joe's season.

Joe better rebound from that embarrassment on Saturday. I'll comment more on that in a few weeks. They must get back on track tonight. Any word on Bautista?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

For many reasons, tonight is the biggest game of Joe's season.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

What’s strange is that when Crutchfield was at West Liberty few, if any, dealt with that style of play better than Joe did. Obviously his teams were much better then, but there also seemed to be a plan to deal with those teams, which seems to be sorely lacking since Gannon adopted that approach.

I thought about that yesterday.

The differences I came up with:

Joe had several physical PGs. Chance, for example, was 5'11" but extremely physical.

His other guards in that era were also in the 6'5" range (Brandon Norfleet, etc.). It's much easier to trap 6'0" (or shorter) guards.

His post players in that era were far superior (Webb, Daddy, etc.). They were extremely more aggressive and much more physical.


Was Joe, too, a little more innovative in his younger years? Perhaps.


But, here's the other thing: Cal BEAT Gannon a week ago with (6) guys. That's it. Six players got on the floor. Danny does the 100 percent polar opposite attack than Joe does. Joe should study what Cal does against Gannon.

Millersville (a team Joe beat fairly easily) lost to Gannon, 74-70.

Gannon is good but shouldn't be embarrassing IUP (as noted in those results).

Joe has to change how he plays them. It clearly doesn't work with his current rosters and strategies.

He's had a post player issue for awhile now, which also isn't helping.

Put it this way ... they keep playing them like they did yesterday and they'd lose 50 out of 50.