For the deficit that IUP found itself in, they almost won.
Two questions: what is the PSAC record for longest field goal?
When was the last time IUP had a kicker that could kick a field goal over 50 yards?
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostOct. 6, 2019 -- IUP was unable to stop SRU on 4th and 7 to win the game. SRU ultimately drives the field and scores. IUP, at home, loses 30-27.
Nov. 23, 2019 -- IUP loses at home in first round of playoffs to Shepherd. Gives up final second TD, and loses 31-27.
Oct. 23, 2021 -- IUP blows a 21-point fourth quarter lead and ultimately loses, at home, to California, 38-34. The Vulcans scored in the final 20 seconds.
Sept. 9, 2023 -- IUP forgets how many timeouts they have (inside the 5-yard line) and loses, 13-12, at home, to ESU.
Oct. 5, 2024 -- IUP lets SRU drive 75 yards in 90 seconds. IUP commits one of the dumbest personal fouls in stadium history by body slamming a player at midfield, and then gets a targeting call called. With 17 seconds left and SRU out of timeouts, IUP's secondary somehow lets somebody get behind them.
This isn't some coincidence. This is a pattern.
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Originally posted by iupgroundhog View Post
Those of us commenting on the game day thread were just talking about what we were seeing. Personally, my own comments overlapped with a lot of what you are describing. However. I think an argument can be made that IUP wasn't prepared to play SRU from the first whistle. This has been a problem in the past.
After watching that game, I disagree that out of 10 games the results would be even. Frankly, I think IUP is a better team than SRU. But IUP needs to be prepared for teams of that caliber.
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Oct. 6, 2019 -- IUP was unable to stop SRU on 4th and 7 to win the game. SRU ultimately drives the field and scores. IUP, at home, loses 30-27.
Nov. 23, 2019 -- IUP loses at home in first round of playoffs to Shepherd. Gives up final second TD, and loses 31-27.
Oct. 23, 2021 -- IUP blows a 21-point fourth quarter lead and ultimately loses, at home, to California, 38-34. The Vulcans scored in the final 20 seconds.
Sept. 9, 2023 -- IUP forgets how many timeouts they have (inside the 5-yard line) and loses, 13-12, at home, to ESU.
Oct. 5, 2024 -- IUP lets SRU drive 75 yards in 90 seconds. IUP commits one of the dumbest personal fouls in stadium history by body slamming a player at midfield, and then gets a targeting call called. With 17 seconds left and SRU out of timeouts, IUP's secondary somehow lets somebody get behind them.
This isn't some coincidence. This is a pattern.Last edited by IUPbigINDIANS; 10-06-2024, 03:37 PM.
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Originally posted by EyeoftheHawk View PostReading the game day thread was quite entertaining. IUP was flat…Karst is awful…IUP has no explosive players…IUP is back in it at halftime…Karst is good…The Refs suck…The defense sucks.
Despite all of that, I thought it was one of the most entertaining games I ever saw in the rivalry. Just because IUP got down 21-0 doesn’t mean they were flat. Rock made some plays, credit to them. IUP made adjustments and came roaring back. Credit to them. I didn’t see anyone say Rock was flat when they gave up the next 26 points. These two teams and coaching staffs slugged it out for 60 minutes and when the dust settled I still couldn’t tell you which team is better. I think there’s a really good chance we’re going to see a rematch later this year.
I’m not going to get into the weeds but I actually feel better about IUP despite the loss. If they win out, which they have a great chance to do, they’re going to be in a nice spot for the playoffs. There are definitely things that can be second guessed but that’s the case in every game. My takeaways:- Karst Hunter is who he is. He’s going to miss open guys, but also make plays with his legs most QB’s can’t. What you love about him is what you hate about him. He showed strong leadership yesterday.
- The offensive line had its best game so far in my opinion. The sacks were largely on Karst holding the ball too long. Monaco is good!
- Massey is a beast, especially when paired with Ridley.
- The defense isn’t great. Very little push against Rock’s inexperienced O-line and they got run on all day long. The secondary couldn’t hold up. Forget what you saw against Clarion. When it comes to playing the top-tier teams, IUP has a pretty average defense.
- If those two teams played 10 times they’d probably split and most of the games would be barn burners like yesterday.
After watching that game, I disagree that out of 10 games the results would be even. Frankly, I think IUP is a better team than SRU. But IUP needs to be prepared for teams of that caliber.
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Originally posted by Fightingscot82 View Post
Wrestling isn't as popular as it once was. Baseball and wrestling are falling victim to year round youth sports programs. I'm trying to get my smaller 8 year old to try wrestling, but the local organization is struggling because now 2nd graders can do basketball, hockey, and indoor flag football (his tackle football coaches are pushing him to do flag FB). The high school already shares its youth organization and high school team with a neighboring school district, and ours is 3A.
We've gotta get used to things of our past fading away as there are fewer kids but more choices. By 2030 there will be half as many high school students than 2010.
As a team/dual meet/general population spectator sport it might be on the decline but the participation numbers belie your theory. No doubt that in PA with a decline in sports participation overall, population loss, more sports to choose from, and a statewide decrease in participation it is hard for a lot of schools to fill out a dual meet roster covering all of the weights. But overall nationally it has increased.
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Reading the game day thread was quite entertaining. IUP was flat…Karst is awful…IUP has no explosive players…IUP is back in it at halftime…Karst is good…The Refs suck…The defense sucks.
Despite all of that, I thought it was one of the most entertaining games I ever saw in the rivalry. Just because IUP got down 21-0 doesn’t mean they were flat. Rock made some plays, credit to them. IUP made adjustments and came roaring back. Credit to them. I didn’t see anyone say Rock was flat when they gave up the next 26 points. These two teams and coaching staffs slugged it out for 60 minutes and when the dust settled I still couldn’t tell you which team is better. I think there’s a really good chance we’re going to see a rematch later this year.
I’m not going to get into the weeds but I actually feel better about IUP despite the loss. If they win out, which they have a great chance to do, they’re going to be in a nice spot for the playoffs. There are definitely things that can be second guessed but that’s the case in every game. My takeaways:- Karst Hunter is who he is. He’s going to miss open guys, but also make plays with his legs most QB’s can’t. What you love about him is what you hate about him. He showed strong leadership yesterday.
- The offensive line had its best game so far in my opinion. The sacks were largely on Karst holding the ball too long. Monaco is good!
- Massey is a beast, especially when paired with Ridley.
- The defense isn’t great. Very little push against Rock’s inexperienced O-line and they got run on all day long. The secondary couldn’t hold up. Forget what you saw against Clarion. When it comes to playing the top-tier teams, IUP has a pretty average defense.
- If those two teams played 10 times they’d probably split and most of the games would be barn burners like yesterday.
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Originally posted by SRU 88 View Post
What about the mysterious flag pickup on IUP's last scoring drive on Hunter's scramble the running back literally threw the ROCK Blitzer down. It was 3rd down if that gets called is is 3rd and forever, probably turnover on downs and final is 27- 26. I would also question Tort's decision to go for 2 on both occasions.
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Originally posted by SRU 88 View Post
What about the mysterious flag pickup on IUP's last scoring drive on Hunter's scramble the running back literally threw the ROCK Blitzer down. It was 3rd down if that gets called is is 3rd and forever, probably turnover on downs and final is 27- 26. I would also question Tort's decision to go for 2 on both occasions.
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Originally posted by Fightingscot82 View Post
Wrestling isn't as popular as it once was. Baseball and wrestling are falling victim to year round youth sports programs. I'm trying to get my smaller 8 year old to try wrestling, but the local organization is struggling because now 2nd graders can do basketball, hockey, and indoor flag football (his tackle football coaches are pushing him to do flag FB). The high school already shares its youth organization and high school team with a neighboring school district, and ours is 3A.
We've gotta get used to things of our past fading away as there are fewer kids but more choices. By 2030 there will be half as many high school students than 2010.
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Originally posted by IUPalum View PostThoughts:
5) wtf were the refs doing on Slippery Rock’s final drive. The targeting turned roughing penalty? Wtf, you can tackle a guy hard anymore? There was zero penalty on that play but they decided to call roughing so they didn’t look bad for picking up a flag. Absolutely ridiculous!
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Originally posted by IUPalum View PostThoughts:
1) How the heck can Tort not have this team ready and pumped up for a rivalry game on Homecoming?
2) Game plan on both sides of the ball was god awful for the first quarter or so. WTF did Tort and his boys see on film?
3) Once getting away from the run, why so many damn fade routes to a 5’ 9” Deabner? God awful!
4) Karst obviously doesn’t see the field well. He had guys open and threw to covered ones. Thank god for some interference penalties to offset that deficiency.
5) wtf were the refs doing on Slippery Rock’s final drive. The targeting turned roughing penalty? Wtf, you can tackle a guy hard anymore? There was zero penalty on that play but they decided to call roughing so they didn’t look bad for picking up a flag. Absolutely ridiculous!
6) What were the DBs doing on the game winning TD? Not a chance that ball should’ve been caught!
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Originally posted by Bart View Post
West Chester has a women's rugby team. It's striking when a college doesn't even offer basic high school sports like baseball and wrestling.
We've gotta get used to things of our past fading away as there are fewer kids but more choices. By 2030 there will be half as many high school students than 2010.
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Thoughts:
1) How the heck can Tort not have this team ready and pumped up for a rivalry game on Homecoming?
2) Game plan on both sides of the ball was god awful for the first quarter or so. WTF did Tort and his boys see on film?
3) Once getting away from the run, why so many damn fade routes to a 5’ 9” Deabner? God awful!
4) Karst obviously doesn’t see the field well. He had guys open and threw to covered ones. Thank god for some interference penalties to offset that deficiency.
5) wtf were the refs doing on Slippery Rock’s final drive. The targeting turned roughing penalty? Wtf, you can tackle a guy hard anymore? There was zero penalty on that play but they decided to call roughing so they didn’t look bad for picking up a flag. Absolutely ridiculous!
6) What were the DBs doing on the game winning TD? Not a chance that ball should’ve been caught!
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Originally posted by IUPNation View Post
Wrestling was one of the sports cut to get into Title IX compliance.
IUP sponsors almost every Pee Sack sport for women except golf. That’s it. One the mens side..IUP does not offer three sports the Pee Sack does..soccer, wrestling and tennis.
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