THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPbigINDIANS]

If you canā€™t stop the run, you canā€™t win against good teams. One would assume the game plan against IUP will be to keep the offense off the field using ball control so this situation plays right into that scenario. This is a glaring concern for IUP. It wouldnā€™t surprise me if they moved an extra O lineman to that side of the ball before the opener.

Don't forget we haven't seen the roster yet. Tort is famous for not mentioning some guys in these previews.

[iupgroundhog]

If you canā€™t stop the run, you canā€™t win against good teams. One would assume the game plan against IUP will be to keep the offense off the field using ball control so this situation plays right into that scenario. This is a glaring concern for IUP. It wouldnā€™t surprise me if they moved an extra O lineman to that side of the ball before the opener.

...or use 3 LB's or a Nose Guard in running situations. Or, the players they have might do the job. Everybody is inexperienced at some point.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Looks like we're off to the races now. It's been a long wait. Matt's article very informative with a lot of key information. No mentions of punter Grubbs, though. TE Aiden Johnson is not back. Stewart's availability is a question mark. The big OL from Syracuse is not on the team. Appears to be really thin at DT but you never know who will step up. However, aside from a lack of experience, they don't appear to have much depth at that position. I'm surprised IUP couldn't land a transfer for DT.

https://www.indianagazette.com/sport...70b9c6dbd.html

If you canā€™t stop the run, you canā€™t win against good teams. One would assume the game plan against IUP will be to keep the offense off the field using ball control so this situation plays right into that scenario. This is a glaring concern for IUP. It wouldnā€™t surprise me if they moved an extra O lineman to that side of the ball before the opener.

[IUPalum]

Fowler and Lockhardt are huge additions to both sides of the ball. Not a chance Stewart plays this year. Yes he may get cleared during the season but will he be in game shape at any point... NO!!!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

This is a big item (from the Gazette article):


STILL WAITING: Tortorella said the NCAA has requested more information before deciding on whether to award another season of eligibility for right tackle McLean Djouha.

A member of Tortorellaā€™s initial signing class of 2017, the 6-foot-8, 300-pound Djouha didnā€™t see action until 2019. But he has played in 30 games in the Crimson Hawksā€™ past three seasons. If he is granted another season of eligibility, he would be an immediate boost to a line that has lost three starters.

ā€œIf he would be eligible,ā€ Tortorella said, ā€œwe would be probably not as experienced as weā€™ve been in the past, but talent-wise would be really pretty good.ā€


Djouha has a whole lot of experience and is a real handful. I really hope he gets the extra year. It's also amazing what is taking so long. They've been talking about this situation with him since January.

No big surprise on the Syracuse transfer. Word was he was totally lost and his time away from football caught up to him. It was worth a shot, as Tort said.

[iupgroundhog]

Looks like we're off to the races now. It's been a long wait. Matt's article very informative with a lot of key information. No mentions of punter Grubbs, though. TE Aiden Johnson is not back. Stewart's availability is a question mark. The big OL from Syracuse is not on the team. Appears to be really thin at DT but you never know who will step up. However, aside from a lack of experience, they don't appear to have much depth at that position. I'm surprised IUP couldn't land a transfer for DT.

https://www.indianagazette.com/sport...70b9c6dbd.html

[IUPNation]

Off topic, and not football related, but IUP AssociateProfessor Dr. P. Michael Kosicek passed away in a tractor accident this week.

Dr. Kosicek was a 1972 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School, obtained his Bachelors in Business Education with a focus on Accounting from IUP in 1976, and in 1979, obtained his Masterā€™s Degree from IUP. In 2004, he obtained his PhD in Administrative Studies-Public Sector from IUP.

After a long and distinguished career in private industry, Dr. Kosicek became an associate professor of the Department of Management. Since 2002, he instructed both undergraduate and MBA classes. He was a long-time coordinator of the Business Program. In 2018, Mike was the proud recipient of the University Senateā€™s Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching.

Iā€™m not sure if any of you had the privilege of knowing or attending one of Dr. Kosicekā€™s class, but it was something special. He was a true ā€˜IUP Guyā€™ who was always looking to help his students and graduates of the Eberly College. He often stayed after class, took interest in your life, and would help you any way he could. Dr. Kosicek was tough, you didnā€™t get to play around on your phone or mess around, but there was a good reason. He wanted to prepare you for life after college, and emphasized how important being professional is when getting a job, and how to keep progressing in your career. You were always sure to get an interesting lecture filled with relevant information wherever you attended his class.

Dr. Kosicek was a phenomenal professor, but an even better person. Much of my professional success I attribute to him and several other professors in the management department. He will be greatly missed by the students who taught and those who interacted with. IUP certainly lost a giant.

A tragic loss all around. I never met him but the fact he left an indelible mark in the minds of his students is a great tribute.

[IUsuallyPonder]

Off topic, and not football related, but IUP AssociateProfessor Dr. P. Michael Kosicek passed away in a tractor accident this week.

Dr. Kosicek was a 1972 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School, obtained his Bachelors in Business Education with a focus on Accounting from IUP in 1976, and in 1979, obtained his Masterā€™s Degree from IUP. In 2004, he obtained his PhD in Administrative Studies-Public Sector from IUP.

After a long and distinguished career in private industry, Dr. Kosicek became an associate professor of the Department of Management. Since 2002, he instructed both undergraduate and MBA classes. He was a long-time coordinator of the Business Program. In 2018, Mike was the proud recipient of the University Senateā€™s Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching.

Iā€™m not sure if any of you had the privilege of knowing or attending one of Dr. Kosicekā€™s class, but it was something special. He was a true ā€˜IUP Guyā€™ who was always looking to help his students and graduates of the Eberly College. He often stayed after class, took interest in your life, and would help you any way he could. Dr. Kosicek was tough, you didnā€™t get to play around on your phone or mess around, but there was a good reason. He wanted to prepare you for life after college, and emphasized how important being professional is when getting a job, and how to keep progressing in your career. You were always sure to get an interesting lecture filled with relevant information wherever you attended his class.

Dr. Kosicek was a phenomenal professor, but an even better person. Much of my professional success I attribute to him and several other professors in the management department. He will be greatly missed by the students who taught and those who interacted with. IUP certainly lost a giant.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Any word if Dylan Grubbs (Punter) decided to come back this year? Recall he was pretty elite in 2021 but then missed all of last year with an injury. There was talk he was going to return.

[Fightingscot82]

When does IUP's preseason practice start?

I believe they can start team practices 30 days before the first game, so maybe move in that first weekend in August then start sometime immediately after. I know SRU football moves in August 4 and starts practice the next day.

[iupgroundhog]

When does IUP's preseason practice start?

[IUPNation]

Yep ... 45 days to kickoff.

Weā€™ll get some sort of a renovation some day.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Baby Steps!!!

Yep ... 45 days to kickoff.

[IUPNation]

In 'kind of' stadium news, the parking lot behind Zink has been totally stripped and appears to be getting ready for a fresh paving. It should certainly be ready by opening night.

Recall both teams now enter the stadium from that end.

Baby Steps!!!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

In 'kind of' stadium news, the parking lot behind Zink has been totally stripped and appears to be getting ready for a fresh paving. It should certainly be ready by opening night.

Recall both teams now enter the stadium from that end.