IUP Football 2021

[EdinboroFB]

The only potential problem for IUP last weekend was to be flat....and to have the first two punts blocked was a joke on the coaches part.

Boro was 1-6 with a freshman QB. And that 1 win was because they blocked 2 FG's vs SH or theyre probably 0-fer.

No way there isnt some **** hitting the fan in the football office. I'd build around Davis for next year unless they find a 2-3 year stud QB and look more for some transfer OL instead.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Pretty interesting article in the Gazette today. Some very interesting quotes.

Near the end of the story, Matt wrote something along the lines that the team seemed 'disinterested at best' last weekend. That's a real scary comment.


And, it's the part I still cannot understand five days later. I get the emotional loss to Cal that never, ever should have happened. But, then the regional rankings came out. IUP was clearly still alive. I can't understand how that didn't serve as a revival moment. We've all seen some flat Tort teams over the years, but last weekend was a new low.

The question not being answered is how or why did it happen?

It's so perplexing, in fact, the only conclusion I can come with is to question if the players are still buying what the coaches are selling.

Side note: People are picking Seton Hill to beat IUP in Pick 'Em. Let that sink in for a bit.

[IUPalum]

IUP football always has a transfer QB. Will be the same thing next year

Brian Eyerman, Andrew Krewatch, Kevin Weidl.... they were pretty good and NOT Transfers.

[IUPalum]

Rich Ingold
Aamir Dew
Khi Downey
Jason Capizzi
Dan Matha
Mike Jemison
John Jones
Lenny Williams
Rocket Williams
Quinton Maxwell
Scott Woods

Those guys were OK.

Elice Parker

[Fightingscot82]

LMFAO

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVvVkcy...dium=copy_link

[ShoNuff]

I trust they'll find a quality QB -- be it a one-year or two-year guy. They seem to have a knack for identifying good QBs.

The most troubling area in my mind entering the off-season is the defense.

I know the whole DL returns next year but I sure wouldn't pass up the opportunity to add to it.

They'll need two CBs -- likely two transfers who will be Day 1 starters. Word is there isn't much depth in the program on the corners.

I'd probably add a transfer LB, too. Kelly returning helps.

Safety should be pretty solidified for the next 3 seasons. They took their lumps this year (as freshmen always do). That group should be much improved next year and then have the chance to be pretty special in '23 and '24. We have to remember those kids went to the prom last May. It's a talented group who got its growing pains out of the way.


Offense ...

RB - Houser returns. Immediate boost. Stewart, too. The Edinboro transfer will also be in the mix. I'd still add another one via transfer. You can't have enough.

WR - Pretty good group returns headlined by Duane. Probably add one more via transfer.

OL - Dauberman is a huge loss.

TE - Solid for next year with returners.

K/P should be set and in good shape. Side note: hopefully punt protection is fixed.


This assumes, of course, all those mentioned here do indeed stay. I assume we'll lose a couple to the portal.

IUP never have problem with their rosters. But their players needs to be coached up more.

[Matt Burglund]

Obviously big ticket D1 transfers on defense has paid a better return on investment for IUP.

Rich Ingold
Aamir Dew
Khi Downey
Jason Capizzi
Dan Matha
Mike Jemison
John Jones
Lenny Williams
Rocket Williams
Quinton Maxwell
Scott Woods

Those guys were OK.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The same staff that didn't have them ready for Edinboro in a do-or-die game? Same staff that a week after a punt block ruined their season had the next two blocked, also?

I'm no longer buying it. Tort needs to make some major staff changes. If he doesn't and all this happens again next year he'll be the one unemployed.

Players get the benefit of the doubt. A new year will have new leaders emerge, etc.

But, without some major staff changes, I think this is the new norm. Win some big ones. Lose some big ones.

This should have been a very good team this year.

[IUPFOOTBALLALUM]

CHECK THE RESUME!!! IUP BEEN STEAMROLLING THIS CONFERENCE FOR YEARS!

[IUPFOOTBALLALUM]

Maybe, maybe not. I don't know how much that helps Javon going into next season. Harry made a decision to come to IUP - he could have gone elsewhere - why not start him?

Not to mention that IUP currently has 3 other QB's on the roster. I think Horn is probably a career back up but either of the two freshmen could be the QB of the future.

IUP football always has a transfer QB. Will be the same thing next year

[Fightingscot82]

3 of those sacks came against Edinboro, so only 12 in the previous 7 games.

I've mentioned most of these before, but some other statistical observations that mean relatively nothing:

- Dead last in passing defense but tied for second-most INT.

- IUP has allowed opponents to convert 52.6% of 4th downs. That's second-worst in the conference.

- IUP is last in opponent penalties. I think that's a loaded and flawed statistic, but it matters.

- IUP is using RB by committee this year. Those three added together would be leading the PSAC in yards as an individual.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Tracking the IUP Offense during the Tort era:

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Category	2021	2019	2018	2017
Points per game (rounded)	35	44	33	35
Rushing Yards per game (rounded)	143	174	185	256
Passing Yards per game (rounded)	247	301	199	199
Penalties (total team) per game (rounded)	72	89	70	75

We all know every season isn't apples to apples. This year IUP played Kutztown and Shepherd in crossover. In 2019 IUP played Lock Haven and Millersville. But, as a whole, if somebody would have told me in August that IUP would have scored 35 ppg after 8 games ... I'd have probably bet they'd have been 7-1 -- not 5-3.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Wondering how this season would have gone if they got a D1 safety instead of Harry football.

Your question got me curious. As this season and Tort's previous (3) seasons are the most recent:


Passing Yards Allowed Per Game (rounded):

2017 - 197
2018 - 201
2019 - 199
2021 - 303

Which directly correlates to:

Points Allowed per game (rounded):

2017 - 15
2018 - 21
2019 - 17
2021 - 25


However, IUP's run defense has been quite stellar this year (and under Tort as a whole):

2017 - 89 ypg allowed
2018 - 144 ypg allowed
2019 - 103 ypg allowed
2021 - 77 ypg allowed



So, yes, passing yards allowed are WAY up. Points allowed per game are WAY up.

BUT, this isn't all on the secondary. Check this out:

SACKS by the IUP defense:

2017 - 36
2018 - 33
2019 - 35
2021 - 15 (granted, two games to go, but they will get at most to 21 or less)

Tells me QBs were getting much more time to throw the ball ... leaving the secondary in much tougher spots.


Numbers can be spun in many ways, but, end of the day, these are THE numbers.

[CALUPA69]

IUP needs to rebound and I think they will in a big way.

The STEWIES are an odd bunch. Other than SRU and CAL, they lost three winnable ( KUTZ 3-14, BORO 7-17, GU 10-14) games. And three of the CAL scores were gifts F-SHU 19, PICK 6, F-SHU 26. Their passing game only gains 1.4 yds per try more than their rushing game. They give up 18.4 ppg and score 16.4. Don't allow them to stay in the game because Logan Wiland (5.0ypc) can become a major grinder late in the game.

[iupgroundhog]

For those still following the team ... any thoughts on this trip to Greensburg?

I have no idea what to expect. Irv's thumb obviously is playing a major role. Sounds like the official word on last week was Irv was a pregame scratch. They knew he was hurt during the week but his game status was unclear.

I can guarantee one thing: plenty of good seats will be available.

I'm sure Seton Hill is chomping at the bit ... blood in the water, etc.

If IUP wants to win this game it better show up down there with some emotion. The Griffins haven't had many clear cracks at IUP ... ever. I fully expect IUP runs in to a team that will be just as amped up as Edinboro was.

By most accounts, the SH defense is drastically improved from prior years. They have a nice DL. Offensively, they have a nice power back. They aren't a great passing team. This is going to be a 3-yards and a cloud of dust approach against IUP. Although, if they've been watching film, I'd fully expect them to try and toss short stuff all day. IUP has been hard to run against. But, as we've seen the past two weeks, the short stuff has been wide open at will.

If IUP is interested -- and has worked on punt protection -- I suspect they leave Greensburg with a win. This is a big task for Tort this week to rally the troops. A 7-3 offseason, while disappointing, is a hell of a lot better than 5-5.

IUP needs to rebound and I think they will in a big way.