IUP Football 2021

[EyeoftheHawk]

I think you should do the honors. Adios, 2021.

I second that.

[iupgroundhog]

Question...should we retire this thread since it's for 2021 and it was started by a Walk On fan in a weak attempt to troll us?

I can start a IUP Foosball Thread that would be for every year going forward.

I think you should do the honors. Adios, 2021.

[IUPNation]

Question...should we retire this thread since it's for 2021 and it was started by a Walk On fan in a weak attempt to troll us?

I can start a IUP Foosball Thread that would be for every year going forward.

[IUsuallyPonder]

Football 1/26/2022 12:21:00 PM Ryan Rebholz, Director of Strategic Communications and Ideation
Tortorella adds Zack Johnson as co-defensive coordinator

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INDIANA, Pa. - IUP head football coach Paul Tortorella officially announced Zack Johnson as the Crimson Hawks' new co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

"Zack Johnson is an up-and-coming defensive coach who has had a lot of success as a coordinator," said Tortorella. "He is an outstanding person who understands the history and tradition of the IUP football program as his father was on staff here with me in 1995 and 1996. We are excited for Zack and his family to be part of the IUP football staff."

Johnson comes to Indiana from the University of Charleston (W.Va.), where he spent the last five seasons, including two as the defensive coordinator. Prior to Charleston, Johnson spent the 2016 season at Ohio University where he was the defensive graduate assistant.

Johnson directed one of the top defenses in Division II, as the Golden Eagles ranked seventh in the nation in points allowed (14.3) and 12th in total defense (260.4). The Charleston defense was stingy with the pass, leading the nation with an 87.9 efficiency defense and ranking 13th with just 153.0 yards allowed through the air. The Golden Eagles were also sixth in the nation with a 26.6 defensive third down conversion rate and ninth with 3.5 sacks per game.

Six Golden Eagles defenders earned All-Mountain East Conference (MEC) in 2021, including lineman Eliah Goodman, linebacker Keon Freeman and defensive back Kei Beckham.

At Ohio, Johnson helped the Bobcats rank as the No. 1 defensive unit in the Mid-American Conference and the top-5 rushing defensive in Division I. He helped the development of NFL Draft picks Quinten Poling and Blair Brown. Johnson helped coach the Bobcats to an 8-6 record and a trip to the 2016 Dollar General Bowl.

The Morgantown, West Virginia native graduated from West Virginia University in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education/Health Education and minors in Special Education and History. While at WVU he served as a student assistant on defense with the linebackers from 2012-2015. He helped with the development of NFL Draft pick Nick Kwiatkowski.

[ironmaniup]

It looks like it's going to take a little time due to the union situation, let alone other elements of the matter. Something happened that required the victim to end up at the hospital, and something happened to result in the misdemeanor harassment charge. Those two somethings led to the police arresting Tate Gregory. Ugly, ugly, ugly situation. Stay tuned.

I don't know, but I wonder if the open ended coaching position was opened up because of his domestic problems, these things don't usually happen all at once. Positions are very difficult to get at IUP these days, and it was surprising to see the generic football coach position posted. I hope he sorts out his problems, because like others have said, these things are ugly, especially if there are kids involved.

[EyeoftheHawk]

That's certainly possible. I haven't read the coaches contract lately to know for sure how it plays out. If this were a drunken fight at the bar, maybe. But this involves a domestic partner.

Like I said, in PA a victim can refuse to testify and suddenly there's no way to prove the police assertion that the injuries were caused by the person charged. The misdemeanor harassment charge is interesting, though. This charge requires documented evidence that the accused person persisted after being told to stop, like relentless following, texting, phone calls or pounding on the door.

Regardless of the outcome, there are kids involved and that sucks more than all of this.

It looks like it's going to take a little time due to the union situation, let alone other elements of the matter. Something happened that required the victim to end up at the hospital, and something happened to result in the misdemeanor harassment charge. Those two somethings led to the police arresting Tate Gregory. Ugly, ugly, ugly situation. Stay tuned.

[Fightingscot82]

Maybe. Or, maybe he's not guilty.

I ain't no legal expert but my guess is he would be suspended while it's pending, and they would move somebody else into his role for the time being.

That's certainly possible. I haven't read the coaches contract lately to know for sure how it plays out. If this were a drunken fight at the bar, maybe. But this involves a domestic partner.

Like I said, in PA a victim can refuse to testify and suddenly there's no way to prove the police assertion that the injuries were caused by the person charged. The misdemeanor harassment charge is interesting, though. This charge requires documented evidence that the accused person persisted after being told to stop, like relentless following, texting, phone calls or pounding on the door.

Regardless of the outcome, there are kids involved and that sucks more than all of this.

[iupgroundhog]

Regardless, I imagine he'll be asked to resign. I'd be shocked if Tort comes to his defense.

Maybe. Or, maybe he's not guilty.

I ain't no legal expert but my guess is he would be suspended while it's pending, and they would move somebody else into his role for the time being.

[Fightingscot82]

No expert but there's a legal process. Being charged isn't being found guilty. I don't know the procedure once you involve the unions, etc.

FS82 could probably shed some light.

Its sticky. As a union state employee he has rights to separate his private & professional lives and a standardized process to look at these things. The harassment charge is misdemeanor but the simple assault was just a citation. In PA, the victim has to agree to press charges. A reluctant victim can't testify that he indeed did whatever caused the charges. The police were called to the emergency room but that doesn't say if it happened there or if the victim was there seeking care. Its also possible for him to enter into a diversion program and have the charges dismissed.

Regardless, I imagine he'll be asked to resign. I'd be shocked if Tort comes to his defense.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

No expert but there's a legal process. Being charged isn't being found guilty. I don't know the procedure once you involve the unions, etc.

FS82 could probably shed some light.

[IUPNation]

I believe he only had to pay 10% to get out, but not having any personal experience with getting out of jail, I don't know if he eventually has to pay it all.

Regardless, it's an awful situation and if his photo is still on the IUP Football website by the end of the day, shame on IUP.

[IUPNation]

[Fightingscot82]

I saw that on the criminal docket. No further details other than what the paper reported. Happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday night/Sunday morning. Victim ended up in the emergency room at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Victim described as domestic partner, but we know he's married and has two little girls.

UGH that's terrible to hear

[EyeoftheHawk]

Yeah he got out on $1,000 secured bond. Basically it means if he gets arrested again or fails to appear, he's jailed and owes the balance. Let's put it this way, a DUI usually gets you $1,000 bail and they let you go immediately (Released on Own Recognizance).

I saw that on the criminal docket. No further details other than what the paper reported. Happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday night/Sunday morning. Victim ended up in the emergency room at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Victim described as domestic partner, but we know he's married and has two little girls.

[Fightingscot82]

I believe he only had to pay 10% to get out, but not having any personal experience with getting out of jail, I don't know if he eventually has to pay it all.

Regardless, it's an awful situation and if his photo is still on the IUP Football website by the end of the day, shame on IUP.

Yeah he got out on $1,000 secured bond. Basically it means if he gets arrested again or fails to appear, he's jailed and owes the balance. Let's put it this way, a DUI usually gets you $1,000 bail and they let you go immediately (Released on Own Recognizance).