Preseason rankings

[Dozsa2]

Slippery Rock checks in at No. 7 in both Street and Smith and Lindy's preseason rankings.

West Chester is 15 in Lindy's and IUP is 23 in Street and Smith.

I don't put much stock in these rankings. I'd rather go the entire season unranked and end up in the regional final like last year, but it's fun to look at in May.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Slippery Rock checks in at No. 7 in both Street and Smith and Lindy's preseason rankings.

West Chester is 15 in Lindy's and IUP is 23 in Street and Smith.

I don't put much stock in these rankings. I'd rather go the entire season unranked and end up in the regional final like last year, but it's fun to look at in May.

I actually feel better about this upcoming IUP team than I did at this time a year ago (when they got way too much summer hype).

But, the reality is Week 1 is the only game of importance as of now.

[Dozsa2]

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I actually feel better about this upcoming IUP team than I did at this time a year ago (when they got way too much summer hype).

But, the reality is Week 1 is the only game of importance as of now.

That's what concerns me this year. But all Lutz has to do to quell any overconfidence is remind them of a) how close we were to losing to Kentucky State and b) the fact that we **did** lose to Shippensburg. If not for that comeback in Week 1, our season would have been over Sept. 8.

Wayne State isn't on the level of Ferris or Grand Valley, but it's still a GLIAC team and probably won't be a pushover.

[jrshooter]

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I actually feel better about this upcoming IUP team than I did at this time a year ago (when they got way too much summer hype).

But, the reality is Week 1 is the only game of importance as of now.

Are you telling us that they only play one game at a time, or that the opponent puts on his pants one leg at a time?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Are you telling us that they only play one game at a time, or that the opponent puts on his pants one leg at a time?

Jonathan Moxon's only one man.

[SRU 88]

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No. 7 is way too high.

Yes, they only lose one starter on Defense; and there are high expectations for the stud DL from West Virginia (Jevon Lang) but he still will be a true freshmen.

On offense, they lose their single season rushing record holder (Hills); they lost their best two OL (Gaviglia/Raabe); their top two TE (Alexander/Cirillo) both of who were excellent blockers. Also, lost Merhaut their possession receiver and maybe more importantly Chapla's holder. Plus their best kick returner (Carter) was not on the Spring roster. Plus add in a new Offensive Coordinator.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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No. 7 is way too high.

Yes, they only lose one starter on Defense; and there are high expectations for the stud DL from West Virginia (Jevon Lang) but he still will be a true freshmen.

On offense, they lose their single season rushing record holder (Hills); they lost their best two OL (Gaviglia/Raabe); their top two TE (Alexander/Cirillo) both of who were excellent blockers. Also, lost Merhaut their possession receiver and maybe more importantly Chapla's holder. Plus their best kick returner (Carter) was not on the Spring roster. Plus add in a new Offensive Coordinator.

It's early. The 'game changer' recruiting season just started now that D1 grades are out.

[RockNation]

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No. 7 is way too high.

Yes, they only lose one starter on Defense; and there are high expectations for the stud DL from West Virginia (Jevon Lang) but he still will be a true freshmen.

On offense, they lose their single season rushing record holder (Hills); they lost their best two OL (Gaviglia/Raabe); their top two TE (Alexander/Cirillo) both of who were excellent blockers. Also, lost Merhaut their possession receiver and maybe more importantly Chapla's holder. Plus their best kick returner (Carter) was not on the Spring roster. Plus add in a new Offensive Coordinator.

Quite a few transfers added on offense, the coaches are confident. Carter is gone. Slightly different approach on offense this fall but should look good with Rivers at the helm. The team still sees themselves as underdogs, that's a good thing!

[ShoNuff]

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Quite a few transfers added on offense, the coaches are confident. Carter is gone. Slightly different approach on offense this fall but should look good with Rivers at the helm. The team still sees themselves as underdogs, that's a good thing!

Nothing is wrong with some expectations, even if its also from the "Talking Heads".

Don't quite understand how they can sell the "underdogs" role to the team, but if it works then cool.

[Mad3 Boss]

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Nothing is wrong with some expectations, even if its also from the "Talking Heads".

Don't quite understand how they can sell the "underdogs" role to the team, but if it works then cool.

[Dozsa2]

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Anyone have any names for these transfers we have coming in?

[RockNation]

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Nothing is wrong with some expectations, even if its also from the "Talking Heads".

Don't quite understand how they can sell the "underdogs" role to the team, but if it works then cool.

Wes Hills was a hell of a football player. I agree with MadBoss, his loss has been enough to motivate the team.

[SRU 88]

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Wes Hills was a hell of a football player. I agree with MadBoss, his loss has been enough to motivate the team.

True; but I would argue that losing your best 2 OL and your top 2 TE's creates a bigger hole. Hills' backup, Fochtman averaged 5.3 a carry.

[RockNation]

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True; but I would argue that losing your best 2 OL and your top 2 TE's creates a bigger hole. Hills' backup, Fochtman averaged 5.3 a carry.

They were very good run blockers. New TE's looked good during the spring game; not as good blockers yet, but better receivers.


OL, I hope the new squad can measure up. You couldn't ask for a better OL coach!

[Mad3 Boss]

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Anyone have any names for these transfers we have coming in?

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