THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPbigINDIANS]

SRU student newspaper issued its yearly 'we hate IUP' article today. Probably not a coincidence no players were quoted this year.

It did harp on IUP celebrating after the win last year.

You know ... the same school that let "F IUP" chants go the whole first half got offended. Lol.

[Fightingscot82]

It doesn't bother me. I just get season tickets. I guess they assume milk out the visitors as that's likely who buys most online tickets.

Do parents of visiting teams still get free tickets or did that end?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Not to rub it in, I just checked and Slippery Rock only charges a 50-cent fee for online football ticket sales.

It doesn't bother me. I just get season tickets. I guess they assume milk out the visitors as that's likely who buys most online tickets.

[Fightingscot82]

That online fee is a farce.

Both sides were slammed last week -- with no Mercyhurst band. The Lakers surprisingly traveled well down here. It was also Hall of Fame and Parents' Weekend ... so we had lots of one-timers in the stands. I think they announced around 5,500 or so. I suspect the same tomorrow but the 'something to do' crowd may shy off a bit with the weather.

To be honest, unless tomorrow is some fluke, the stadium is generally pretty empty until about 10-15 minutes prior to kickoff. The tailgate lot booms but those people tend to milk out every last minute before entering. The stadium gate will open at 1 p.m. tomorrow. However, I think the outdoor ticket booth opens at 12 p.m. If you are really early, you can also buy your tickets inside the KCAC at the main box office (right across parking lot from stadium).

It will be crowded but you won't have to camp out tonight for a ticket lol.

The biggest change is IUP moved the band back on to the home side (they used to be behind the endzone). So, by default a lot of IUP general admission fans now have to sit on the visiting side as the band now has 20% of the home side blocked.

Not to rub it in, I just checked and Slippery Rock only charges a 50-cent fee for online football ticket sales.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Here is an update via our esteemed Pick 'Em players:

Picking SRU - 16 participants
Picking IUP - 13 participants



As for the over/under of 63.5 points:

8 picked OVER

21 picked UNDER

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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The band may not travel due to the weather.


I looked at tickets Monday before weather report, I think the GA tickets were a shade under 16, of course that include a hefty online fee

That online fee is a farce.

Both sides were slammed last week -- with no Mercyhurst band. The Lakers surprisingly traveled well down here. It was also Hall of Fame and Parents' Weekend ... so we had lots of one-timers in the stands. I think they announced around 5,500 or so. I suspect the same tomorrow but the 'something to do' crowd may shy off a bit with the weather.

To be honest, unless tomorrow is some fluke, the stadium is generally pretty empty until about 10-15 minutes prior to kickoff. The tailgate lot booms but those people tend to milk out every last minute before entering. The stadium gate will open at 1 p.m. tomorrow. However, I think the outdoor ticket booth opens at 12 p.m. If you are really early, you can also buy your tickets inside the KCAC at the main box office (right across parking lot from stadium).

It will be crowded but you won't have to camp out tonight for a ticket lol.

The biggest change is IUP moved the band back on to the home side (they used to be behind the endzone). So, by default a lot of IUP general admission fans now have to sit on the visiting side as the band now has 20% of the home side blocked.

[SRU 88]

Many less general admission seats now. The IUP band gets a whole section on home side.

SRU band will take up a big chunk on visiting side.

Most games it won't matter but it will tomorrow.

Or, just buy reserved tickets today and not worry about it.

The band may not travel due to the weather.


I looked at tickets Monday before weather report, I think the GA tickets were a shade under 16, of course that include a hefty online fee

[IUPbigINDIANS]

From what I am hearing around town, they are saying there will be a monster crowd. I would arrive very early if you are attending the rivalry game.

Many less general admission seats now. The IUP band gets a whole section on home side.

SRU band will take up a big chunk on visiting side.

Most games it won't matter but it will tomorrow.

Or, just buy reserved tickets today and not worry about it.

[IUP PSAC Fan]

From what I am hearing around town, they are saying there will be a monster crowd. I would arrive very early if you are attending the rivalry game.

[IUPNation]

Looks like we'll have rain on Saturday. That will change some things

Well it is IUP Homecoming…it always rains.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like we'll have rain on Saturday. That will change some things

Is what it is at this point. Last year (up there) it rained and snowed all morning literally right up until kickoff and then the sun snuck out for the game.

It is going to be windy (even more so than the usual jet stream running through Miller Stadium). So, depending on your field direction, punting and kicking could be a nightmare.

[Ram040506]

Looks like we'll have rain on Saturday. That will change some things

I'd assume that would be a positive for IUP right? Pass game more affected with the weather than the run game, so far the weaker part of the IUP defense. Maybe take the ball a bit out of Sexton's hands a little bit to avoid a turnover and keep pounding the rock with that veteran OL.

[ironmaniup]

Looks like we'll have rain on Saturday. That will change some things

[Iupgh]

I've seen both play as well, and I disagree wholeheartedly. Eventually, they'll settle it on the field, but going by the common opponents (which is not a great way to do it either) ESU lost to a NE10 team in Pace. West Chester beat NE10 contender Bentley and then Bentley went and beat the hell out of Pace.

I'd say they are fairly even, with West Chester having a slight edge at this point.

I respect your opinion but I will stick with ESU as a better team definitely one trending up. WCU trigger recently benched which can’t be a good sign moving forward. In addition there stud RB is under used. Guess one will be right on Oct 15.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

For Thursday of game week ... social media is very quiet this year. It wasn't last year.