THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Yeah...Edinboro was really the only Pee Sack obstacle in the late 80's for IUP...those games were pretty big but Slimey was still the mortal enemy...

I think they teach IUP hate at SRU freshmen orientation. I never got the same sense from IUP students. Perhaps mostly because they don't care.

It's big among the athletes. In my era it was a game most looked forward to watching but it wasn't like it's perceived to be now. Of course, Frank owned Dr. Evil record-wise.

When IUP takes the field at SRU, it's (by D2 standards) a thunderous amount of booing and F IUP chants. When SRU comes out at Miller ... it's the same as Clarion coming out at Miller.

It's heated on here among IUP fans but I don't see it many other places.

[IUPNation]

Hate IUP, absolutely yes. Considering the IUP game as big as Homecoming, no. Its always a big game - not always the biggest. Boro has (had?) a tradition specific to Slippery Rock week. I don't recall one for IUP week. Honestly, with all the chippiness of the last several years, Gannon might be it now.

Yeah...Edinboro was really the only Pee Sack obstacle in the late 80's for IUP...those games were pretty big but Slimey was still the mortal enemy...

[IUPNation]

I expect the folks from the Michelin Guide and Zagat Ratings to be descending on Indiana County very soon.

Indiana never suffered from a lack of places to eat.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Men's Golf 4th straight PSAC title ... 32nd overall.

Dynasty.

[Crimsonhawkfanatic]

Its really not. Boro football has a tradition for Slippery Rock week - not for IUP.

Why do you keep trying to insult a school that has beat “you’re school” 8 times in the last 10 years? All I have to say is 41-0 LOL… typical IUP hater.

[Iupgh]

Hopefully the Indiana school students getting the free tickets show up and make some noise..rattle the old bones in The Crypt.

I have given both home crowds solid grades so far this season. Expect another large crowd due to great weather and 6-0 start. Never forget everybody young and old likes a winner, just sayin…

[Iupgh]

Agreed. IUP and Shepherd aren't playing this week.

While it is doubtful either loses any of their next three games, a lot can happen. They need to focus on health -- and, my favorite coachism of all time ... "one game at a time".

IUP and Shepherd could both look much different a month from now.

Exactly, so much can change . Look at IUP 2016, great team turns average in 1 play when Lenny Williams is sacked against Mercyhurst. Still blew Fairmont out in round 1 but too much talent the next round (Cal) caught up to them.

[Fightingscot82]

Hate to disagree with you FS82 but it seems like you're taking a page out of the Trump playbook. Just deny everything.

I thought everybody hated IUP. In some cases, I think that hatred is turning into fear (or resentment).

Hate IUP, absolutely yes. Considering the IUP game as big as Homecoming, no. Its always a big game - not always the biggest. Boro has (had?) a tradition specific to Slippery Rock week. I don't recall one for IUP week. Honestly, with all the chippiness of the last several years, Gannon might be it now.

[iupgroundhog]

I saw two restaurants facing the water on the map...five if you count the Taco Bell, the Mexican restaurant and the Chinese Buffet near the water.

I expect the folks from the Michelin Guide and Zagat Ratings to be descending on Indiana County very soon.

[iupgroundhog]

Its really not. Boro football has a tradition for Slippery Rock week - not for IUP.

Hate to disagree with you FS82 but it seems like you're taking a page out of the Trump playbook. Just deny everything.

I thought everybody hated IUP. In some cases, I think that hatred is turning into fear (or resentment).

[Fightingscot82]

True. But I think when students show up it's just seen as a bonus. Nobody really anticipates them attending. As Nation said they are pumping a ton of free tickets to the Indiana schools. Hopefully it works.

At this level, I think schools have to do whatever it takes to gets butts in seats. Works for the PBC.

[IUPNation]

Small town versus big town, sure. Indiana doesn't have multiple places to eat & drink on water, though.

I saw two restaurants facing the water on the map...five if you count the Taco Bell, the Mexican restaurant and the Chinese Buffet near the water.

Seems like there is high potential for something grander there...there is your opportunity...you can quit working for the enemy and be a big shot in Edinboro!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP on break this weekend thru Tuesday....... campus will be empty........

True. But I think when students show up it's just seen as a bonus. Nobody really anticipates them attending. As Nation said they are pumping a ton of free tickets to the Indiana schools. Hopefully it works.

[IUP Indians]

Well, it's been a strange year. IUP's only had two home games this year (four on the road).

Regardless, they've had an average of 5,361 inside Miller Stadium this year.


As for this weekend, there won't be many excuses. The weather will be near 70 and sunny. Despite being a half hour away, there won't be any boost from Seton Hill at the gate. Oddly, SRU didn't travel down here nearly as well as it usually does. Even more strange, Mercyhurst had a huge crowd come to Indiana.

The first two games had themes ... HOF/Parents and then Homecoming. This will be a big test with an 0-7 team in town. I'd suspect they'll get about 4,000 through the gate. I'd love to see them crack 5,000 again but I'd be shocked.

IUP on break this weekend thru Tuesday....... campus will be empty........

[IUPalum]

Small town versus big town, sure. Indiana doesn't have multiple places to eat & drink on water, though.

Yes but Sunset Grill doesn't have the best food but great views.