IUP Football 2021

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joking aside I get he was a 'music guy' and probably despised having to belittle his once-mighty band at barbaric football games.

But, the band (at games) had become a joke. Seriously how did it get to the point of playing Ghostbusters 18 times per game?

The last 7-8 years I'd have preferred a DJ in the booth.

Proof in the pudding was Mercyhurst would always bring its band. Cal, too. They play football songs. Crowd songs. 'The Legend' thought it was playing a Jazz Ensemble concert.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Have some interesting information for you all. Dr. David Martynuik, the Director of IUP Marching Band, has officially handed in his resignation letter on Tuesday (08/24). I couldn't say anything as it wasn't confirmed until today. As of now, there is no reason given for his resignation. Not only is he leaving the marching band, but is currently cleaning out his office, and is leaving the university as well.

From what I heard through the grapevine, he just left after marching band rehearsal and handed his resignation to the dean. He did not mention anything or say anything to those in marching band or to anyone in his upcoming classes.

An email went out to all marching band members letting them know what had happened, and told everyone this had nothing to do with them. Sounds like this could be a personal matter, but that's just my speculation from those I've talked to.

I'll keep you updated if/when I learn more. Thankfully, I still have many connections in the IUP Music Department, so I can keep you all informed.

As of now, they stated they are looking for a replacement immediately, but student leaders and some faculty members will be leading rehearsals, etc.

For those of you tired of hearing Ghost Busters, this may be your lucky day.

Tell him not to let the door hit him ...

[Fightingscot82]

I've heard that tension is high in the music department. A bunch of positions were not filled so faculty are taking on more roles. Also heard that all band travel is cut for this year, which is a huge part of the experience for IUP.

[iupgroundhog]

Have some interesting information for you all. Dr. David Martynuik, the Director of IUP Marching Band, has officially handed in his resignation letter on Tuesday (08/24). I couldn't say anything as it wasn't confirmed until today. As of now, there is no reason given for his resignation. Not only is he leaving the marching band, but is currently cleaning out his office, and is leaving the university as well.

From what I heard through the grapevine, he just left after marching band rehearsal and handed his resignation to the dean. He did not mention anything or say anything to those in marching band or to anyone in his upcoming classes.

An email went out to all marching band members letting them know what had happened, and told everyone this had nothing to do with them. Sounds like this could be a personal matter, but that's just my speculation from those I've talked to.

I'll keep you updated if/when I learn more. Thankfully, I still have many connections in the IUP Music Department, so I can keep you all informed.

As of now, they stated they are looking for a replacement immediately, but student leaders and some faculty members will be leading rehearsals, etc.

For those of you tired of hearing Ghost Busters, this may be your lucky day.

Sounds like a good opportunity for somebody.

[IUsuallyPonder]

Have some interesting information for you all. Dr. David Martynuik, the Director of IUP Marching Band, has officially handed in his resignation letter on Tuesday (08/24). I couldn't say anything as it wasn't confirmed until today. As of now, there is no reason given for his resignation. Not only is he leaving the marching band, but is currently cleaning out his office, and is leaving the university as well.

From what I heard through the grapevine, he just left after marching band rehearsal and handed his resignation to the dean. He did not mention anything or say anything to those in marching band or to anyone in his upcoming classes.

An email went out to all marching band members letting them know what had happened, and told everyone this had nothing to do with them. Sounds like this could be a personal matter, but that's just my speculation from those I've talked to.

I'll keep you updated if/when I learn more. Thankfully, I still have many connections in the IUP Music Department, so I can keep you all informed.

As of now, they stated they are looking for a replacement immediately, but student leaders and some faculty members will be leading rehearsals, etc.

For those of you tired of hearing Ghost Busters, this may be your lucky day.

[ironmaniup]

At the 100 days to kickoff mark I asked what our esteemed fan base was thinking, record-wise.

Responses went from 10-0 basically to 5-5.

A lot has changed since then. Some major pieces were added at QB, DL, WR, etc.

Knowing what we know now ... what say you?

Anything worse than 9-1 will be disappointing. But its hard to be certain this year with so many not having played. there's bound to be growing pains, or maybe a covid impact that is hard to predict.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

8-2. A lot of the big pieces are still new. That's still purgatory.

That's probably a safe bet. Split the first two and split Cal/Rock.

But, they have to sweep the first two. Get this losing close in big games monkey off their backs.

[Fightingscot82]

8-2. A lot of the big pieces are still new. That's still purgatory.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

14-0, weapons galore. Anything less Tort should be fired.

Tort loses 3 in a row vs SRU he's gonna get some grumblings on here. Not fired but grumblings for sure. Especially considering they could have won the last two ... 2018 in particular.

[Ram040506]

At the 100 days to kickoff mark I asked what our esteemed fan base was thinking, record-wise.

Responses went from 10-0 basically to 5-5.

A lot has changed since then. Some major pieces were added at QB, DL, WR, etc.

Knowing what we know now ... what say you?

14-0, weapons galore. Anything less Tort should be fired.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

At the 100 days to kickoff mark I asked what our esteemed fan base was thinking, record-wise.

Responses went from 10-0 basically to 5-5.

A lot has changed since then. Some major pieces were added at QB, DL, WR, etc.

Knowing what we know now ... what say you?

[Fightingscot82]

Paul Failla not battle tested? Did you forget his time at the real Notre Dame?

Yes and no. 34 career passes at ND

[ShoNuff]

Green helps because beyond the three starters -- Brown, Charles and Carter -- there isn't a single WR on the roster who has caught a pass in a college game. So I doubt this pushes anyone out of the room.

Outside of Devin Carney (Thaddeus Stevens), that is a true statement in regards to the lack of WR experience beyond Brown/Charles/Carter. However, with now having three RBs with All-PSAC honors (Evans, Anderson, and Woody) along with the development of Adam Houser, I was thinking that maybe Evans or Anderson may move to WR to perhaps share reps with Carter. But with the signing of Green, I now see Green moving ahead of Carter in the offense 3-WR sets. And I see the RBs fighting for reps in the backfield. IUP has a lot of weapons on offense, and winning "should" help keep the complaining down to a minimal.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Did he start in Florida? I see that he played in 6 games over two seasons, 1 catch for 3 yards. Now he clearly started at Murray State in 2019, 28 receptions for 417 yards and 1 TD.

My question is where was he in 2020 (played in 2021)?

That's my fault. I said he started at Florida and later played at Murray State. I meant to say he started 'out' at Florda ... not 'started' as in first 11.

[GregD]

I agree that Woodbery is an ideal transfer QB, even if he has just one year left. However, some of IUP's better QBs over the years such as Failla and Eyerman were not really battle tested either (I believe Eyerman was a true freshman).

Green looks like another great pickup - but you have to wonder if that WR corps is getting crowded and if so who gets crowded out.

Paul Failla not battle tested? Did you forget his time at the real Notre Dame?