IUP Football 2019

[IUP CRIMSON HAWKS]

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IUP has offered QB Luke Thomas from Indiana High.

This is interesting. Any reaction to this? I've never seen him play but have read a lot about him in the local edition the past four years. Certainly the last time IUP tried an IHS QB it did not work out too well, though it has to be noted that he was one of the IUP QBs kicked to the curb in the infamous 2014 IUP QB debacle.

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[iupgroundhog]

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This is interesting. Any reaction to this? I've never seen him play but have read a lot about him in the local edition the past four years. Certainly the last time IUP tried an IHS QB it did not work out too well, though it has to be noted that he was one of the IUP QBs kicked to the curb in the infamous 2014 IUP QB debacle.
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I only watched a highlight reel of his so I'm sure there are people who've watched him for the last 4 years with better opinions. What I saw it looks like he's got good size, a great arm, can throw on the run, he's really accurate, and pretty mobile. Looks like he has potential. I would be interested to hear from the local experts.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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I only watched a highlight reel of his so I'm sure there are people who've watched him for the last 4 years with better opinions. What I saw it looks like he's got good size, a great arm, can throw on the run, he's really accurate, and pretty mobile. Looks like he has potential. I would be interested to hear from the local experts.

They were really talent-deprived this past season so he didn't have much help.

[IUP CRIMSON HAWKS]

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They were really talent-deprived this past season so he didn't have much help.

Very true. I think he likely really needs to bulk up. My impression is that he is a bit lite for PSAC ball. He might be a nice development project for the position.

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[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Very true. I think he likely really needs to bulk up. My impression is that he is a bit lite for PSAC ball. He might be a nice development project for the position.

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He is but truthfully they all look like skinny kids in these recruiting pictures. They get on campus and get exposed to real strength coaches, proper food, etc., and they bulk up. Ideally you don't want any of them on the field next year anyway. Very few show up even near ready to play at this level.

You go from playing skinny dorks in high school to guys who hit like Damon Lloyd. Boys versus men.

[IUP CRIMSON HAWKS]

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He is but truthfully they all look like skinny kids in these recruiting pictures. They get on campus and get exposed to real strength coaches, proper food, etc., and they bulk up. Ideally you don't want any of them on the field next year anyway. Very few show up even near ready to play at this level.

You go from playing skinny dorks in high school to guys who hit like Damon Lloyd. Boys versus men.

I still recall the last IHS QB IUP took. The first time I saw him on the field in summer camp standing beside big lumberjack types like Mike Box and Pat Smith I was totally aghast. Yeah, there will be plenty of work to be done. I see that even Pitt has a former IHS QB on their roster. He will likely never take a snap, but it is cool to see guys keeping their hand in college ball while they are getting that education.

Okay, I am a bit surprised that IUP offered the kid. But sometimes you just never know where the next blue chipper comes from.

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[ironmaniup]

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I still recall the last IHS QB IUP took. The first time I saw him on the field in summer camp standing beside big lumberjack types like Mike Box and Pat Smith I was totally aghast. Yeah, there will be plenty of work to be done. I see that even Pitt has a former IHS QB on their roster. He will likely never take a snap, but it is cool to see guys keeping their hand in college ball while they are getting that education.

Okay, I am a bit surprised that IUP offered the kid. But sometimes you just never know where the next blue chipper comes from.

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From his twitter feed, looks like Lock Haven also offered him. Maybe the coaches are remembering the last IHS QB not offered that went to Clarion, who beat them a couple years later. The money is probably on the low side, so its a good risk.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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From his twitter feed, looks like Lock Haven also offered him. Maybe the coaches are remembering the last IHS QB not offered that went to Clarion, who beat them a couple years later. The money is probably on the low side, so its a good risk.

Hopefully. I don't usually get too excited for recruits that only us and Lock Haven are chasing. Just sayin'

[BallHawkin]

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He is but truthfully they all look like skinny kids in these recruiting pictures. They get on campus and get exposed to real strength coaches, proper food, etc., and they bulk up. Ideally you don't want any of them on the field next year anyway. Very few show up even near ready to play at this level.

You go from playing skinny dorks in high school to guys who hit like Damon Lloyd. Boys versus men.

Unfortunately at the D2 level they are exposed to neither of these ...the strength coach is just a position coach/trainer given the additional duties and the players eat the same slop as the regular students......... jus sayin

[EdinboroFB]

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Unfortunately at the D2 level they are exposed to neither of these ...the strength coach is just a position coach/trainer given the additional duties and the players eat the same slop as the regular students......... jus sayin

My thoughts exactly.

[iupgroundhog]

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From his twitter feed, looks like Lock Haven also offered him. Maybe the coaches are remembering the last IHS QB not offered that went to Clarion, who beat them a couple years later. The money is probably on the low side, so its a good risk.

Lock Haven is the sleeper in the PSAC. There's a lot going on there.

[iupgroundhog]

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From his twitter feed, looks like Lock Haven also offered him. Maybe the coaches are remembering the last IHS QB not offered that went to Clarion, who beat them a couple years later. The money is probably on the low side, so its a good risk.

IF he chooses to stay home he'll encounter competition for playing time at IUP which is a good thing. So, I wouldn't make any predictions about his future, however, the kid looks pretty good to me. I would be hesitant to sell him short. Isn't he also the all-time passing leader at IHS?

[iupgroundhog]

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Unfortunately at the D2 level they are exposed to neither of these ...the strength coach is just a position coach/trainer given the additional duties and the players eat the same slop as the regular students......... jus sayin

Looking at his frame he could easily fill out to 200-210 and still be as mobile as he is now. Just sayin'. He's got adequate size for D2. No question.

[BallHawkin]

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Lock Haven is the sleeper in the PSAC. There's a lot going on there.

Lock Haven will be lucky to still be open by the time any of these recruits graduate .......... jus sayin

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Speaking of IHS I saw WR Ryan Hoff has left the IUP team.