Iup basketball

[IUPTrackMan]

I’ve gone to a lot of MBB games at all levels in college. There was a time when I saw 124 games one winter (HS to Major D1). It’s rare to see a guy use bands on the bench to stay loose. Porterfield has been doing it for at least 2 seasons and maybe it’s 3 seasons (lost track of time with the Covid year). I don’t know if it’s a requirement (needed to get him through a game) or if it is something that makes him feel comfortable so he invests in the routine. I’m thinking that is a bad sign and it points to how delicate his situation is. I hope I’m wrong because he is a great player and for his sake I would like to see him get an opportunity professionally someday. Every athlete wants to know their ceiling and get a good read on how talented they are before they hang up the sneakers.

For now he’s probably focused on helping the team keep the unbeaten streak going as long as they can.

[Ship69]

The first half against West Chester was the first time we've seen the whole team together (first 10 guys) all season.

That was Joe's unveiling that he's got some serious power this year. That was probably the best defensive half I've ever seen from a Joe team. Blazing speed. West Chester was completely overwhelmed.

Granted, they started fooling around in the second half and playing some wild lineups. But, that was just experimenting.

Ethan's health is the key. I think the worst is behind him.

I think it'll help them in the PSAC that the conference appears to have fallen off some this year. Mercyhurst might be trouble and perhaps California if they get their full team. I don't see much in the East for them to worry about outside of possibly East Stroud.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

It's a feather in the cap for IUP and it doesn't hurt that a little of it rubs off on the PSAC. They'll have to avoid injury problems, and it would be nice if they can get Porterfield closer to 100 percent when the playoffs roll around.

The first half against West Chester was the first time we've seen the whole team together (first 10 guys) all season.

That was Joe's unveiling that he's got some serious power this year. That was probably the best defensive half I've ever seen from a Joe team. Blazing speed. West Chester was completely overwhelmed.

Granted, they started fooling around in the second half and playing some wild lineups. But, that was just experimenting.

Ethan's health is the key. I think the worst is behind him.

[Ship69]

It's nice for the Twitter world and all. Let's just make sure Joe is ready for Millersville.

It's a feather in the cap for IUP and it doesn't hurt that a little of it rubs off on the PSAC. They'll have to avoid injury problems, and it would be nice if they can get Porterfield closer to 100 percent when the playoffs roll around.

[Chuck Norris]

IUP is now #1.

https://iupathletics.com/news/2022/1...ibextid=Zxz2cZ

Even though it’s early in the season and national polls are fairly meaningless in D2, there’s still something kind of cool about it. For all the success the program has had it’s kind of amazing it has happened in over 25 years.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP is now #1.

https://iupathletics.com/news/2022/1...ibextid=Zxz2cZ

It's nice for the Twitter world and all. Let's just make sure Joe is ready for Millersville.

[IUPalum]

Looks like the walk-ons did a little sh*t kickin' on the blue-blood elite in the 2nd half.

You definitely only looked at the box score. Joe was putting out some crazy line ups trying to see what some young guys could do while trying to keep some vets healthy/rested. They game was never in doubt. What happened in Vegas?

[IUPNation]

IUP is now #1.

https://iupathletics.com/news/2022/1...ibextid=Zxz2cZ

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I suspect we’ll see a highly motivated IUP down in Johnstown this trip. We saw what happened when UPJ came to IUP after Rukavina’s little dance in the first meeting. The Gannon game may end up tighter than expected as it’s sandwiched between Hurst and UPJ. That said, IUP seems to play well in Erie.

UPJ got them at a very good time last year up there shortly after Shawndale went down.

Ruk's two wins against Joe have both come under similar circumstances.

But, yeah, they'll be ready for that one.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Joe got to Santa Clause with no losses. A tough stretch awaits after the break.

Next 5:

@ Millersville - Marauders are tough at home.

Seton Hill - Used to be a night off. Not any longer.

Mercyhurst - KCAC adding XANAX to the menu for one night only

@ Gannon - Remember when this was the game IUP circled every year? Seems like a long time ago.

@ Pitt-Johnstown - Prepare in advance for about 50 IUP fans to tune in and completely crash the broadcast. Yearly tradition. That, and, of course, 4" to 6" of snow to fall starting at game time. Closest road game and nobody ever goes.

I suspect we’ll see a highly motivated IUP down in Johnstown this trip. We saw what happened when UPJ came to IUP after Rukavina’s little dance in the first meeting. The Gannon game may end up tighter than expected as it’s sandwiched between Hurst and UPJ. That said, IUP seems to play well in Erie.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Looks like the walk-ons did a little sh*t kickin' on the blue-blood elite in the 2nd half.

Apparently you only looked at the box score. If IUP felt like it, they could have won by 30+. It looked like a cat toying with a mouse. Every once in the while the mouse looks like it might get away, but the outcome isn’t in doubt. Here’s to hoping though I guess…

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe got to Santa Clause with no losses. A tough stretch awaits after the break.

Next 5:

@ Millersville - Marauders are tough at home.

Seton Hill - Used to be a night off. Not any longer.

Mercyhurst - KCAC adding XANAX to the menu for one night only

@ Gannon - Remember when this was the game IUP circled every year? Seems like a long time ago.

@ Pitt-Johnstown - Prepare in advance for about 50 IUP fans to tune in and completely crash the broadcast. Yearly tradition. That, and, of course, 4" to 6" of snow to fall starting at game time. Closest road game and nobody ever goes.

[Ship69]

They have a lot of talent but just go through long stretches of chaotic playground ball. They'd be fairly scary if they could put a full 40 together (or, even 32) -- good size, very athletic, fast. That is an extremely streaky shooting team. They'll hit some NBA treys and then can't hit the side of a barn for 5 minutes.

Blair about lost his mind in the first half. They stayed in the locker room at halftime forever. They came out with about 20 seconds on the clock.

I'll just say there are a couple of coaches in the East whom you enjoy beating — and hate losing to — more than others.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

West Chester games almost always are, shall we say — interesting. I remember Fite being about as worked up as I've ever seen him at the end of the game out there last season.

They have a lot of talent but just go through long stretches of chaotic playground ball. They'd be fairly scary if they could put a full 40 together (or, even 32) -- good size, very athletic, fast. That is an extremely streaky shooting team. They'll hit some NBA treys and then can't hit the side of a barn for 5 minutes.

Blair about lost his mind in the first half. They stayed in the locker room at halftime forever. They came out with about 20 seconds on the clock.

[Ship69]

Walk-ons just got b*tch slapped in first half. Gonna play dirty that's what you get.

West Chester games almost always are, shall we say — interesting. I remember Fite being about as worked up as I've ever seen him at the end of the game out there last season.