THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPNation]

You guys are right. LH just has a ragtag group of 1 yr. transfers. It won't last. In fact, most of these transfers never even saw the field at their prior institutions. If IUP wasn't so beat up they would have beaten the crap out of LHU. LHU's ascent to a competitive level is nothing more than a mirage. No way they can sustain it. And that coach - he's the Coach Prime of D2 - even dances on the field. What a flake. In fact, I don't even think this is real. I expect to wake up soon and life will go back to normal.

I'm being sarcastic, of course. But I can't believe the collective denial of LHU's ascent in football. Is it that painful to lose your fall back conference doormat?

I think IUP was lucky yesterday to escape with a W. LHU is pretty solid at all positions. I think their WR Young might be the best candidate from the PSAC to play at a higher level.

People are crediting Mulrooney with 100% of the program comeback. He is good. No doubt. But there was a concerted effort to lift up the program. A lot of people involved. And it's working. Hiring the right guy was just a part of it. Even if he ultimately leaves, I have no reason to believe there won't be continuity. The program has a higher profile now.

Regarding building the program on transfers. Everybody agrees that is the name of the game now. But it seems to be viewed as a negative for LHU. What's up with that? Plus, in a rebuilding process, starting with transfers and moving into more of a homegrown roster is legitimate and takes place over a few year period.

In the current environment, nobody can predict where any of these programs will be in 3 years. Look at Bloom, look at Ship, look at Clarion. Even look at IUP.

In 2024, LHU presents a threat to every team on their formidable schedule. It should be fun to watch.

They haven’t had a winning season since the Carter Administration and you expect us to think they are here to stay. They need to arrive first…

I don’t see how one of the smallest schools that had to be merged into a triad has the resources to ge a formidable program year in and out. Shepherd spends all of its cash on foosball and it’s about the same size school as Lock Haven. Is there that much local cash up there?

[iupgroundhog]

They haven’t had a winning season since the Carter Administration and you expect us to think they are here to stay. They need to arrive first…

I don’t see how one of the smallest schools that had to be merged into a triad has the resources to ge a formidable program year in and out. Shepherd spends all of its cash on foosball and it’s about the same size school as Lock Haven. Is there that much local cash up there?

It's not all about money. You have to believe your eyes.

Success breeds more success.

I will stick up for them but I don't think I'm too biased. I'm not saying they are going to win the East but they are turning some things upside down. Everybody said D2 can no longer get the D1 transfers. Even Tort, who is an ace recruiter, said that. LH is getting them.

[IUPalum]

“One year mercenaries”??? There’s players on that team that been there since 2020 that are now seniors who are playing big roles on the team.

Oh, a first time poster gets butthurt.

[IUPNation]

The Lock Haven band had 17 members.

Maybe they should bus in the Mansfield band.

Not a bad broadcast production….

[IUPNation]

That was a hard hit on Hunter and the camera goes right to the scoreboard as not to show him hurt….

[Bart]

That was a hard hit on Hunter and the camera goes right to the scoreboard as not to show him hurt….

The NFL does that too.

[iupgroundhog]

That was a hard hit on Hunter and the camera goes right to the scoreboard as not to show him hurt….

That's their policy. They did that for both teams.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

That was a hard hit on Hunter and the camera goes right to the scoreboard as not to show him hurt….

Took a serious headshot while sliding. I doubt we'll see him for several weeks. Nico took a similar shot while sliding.

[iupgroundhog]

The Lock Haven band had 17 members.

Maybe they should bus in the Mansfield band.

Not a bad broadcast production….

The LH guy can call a football game pretty well. Like many of these broadcasts the camera couldn't follow the downfield passes. Also, no instant replay.

[Bart]

The LH guy can call a football game pretty well. Like many of these broadcasts the camera couldn't follow the downfield passes. Also, no instant replay.

He is obviously a pro, but the other commenter.... There is a way to seek back the last 30 seconds of time during the game. I did that during the game, looked like QB went head first and end up laying in that direction. I would have to watch it again to be sure.

My apologies. Watched it again, he was sliding. (around the 2:23 or 24 mark) There was also a late hit on the play before.

[ironmaniup]

Took a serious headshot while sliding. I doubt we'll see him for several weeks. Nico took a similar shot while sliding.

So how many targeting calls does a team have to get before it’s not just random coincidence?

[IUPNation]

Took a serious headshot while sliding. I doubt we'll see him for several weeks. Nico took a similar shot while sliding.

No update? The IUP social
media hasn't posted squat and not even a story in the website as of this afternoon.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

No update? The IUP social
media hasn't posted squat and not even a story in the website as of this afternoon.

I'm not sure IUP has an SID at the moment. If you haven't noticed, they haven't been issuing previews or anything. The position is also empty on the athletic department site.

That said, Tort's show tomorrow will be your best bet.

[iupgroundhog]

I'm not sure IUP has an SID at the moment. If you haven't noticed, they haven't been issuing previews or anything. The position is also empty on the athletic department site.

That said, Tort's show tomorrow will be your best bet.

It wouldn't take much effort for somebody to put a write-up together.

[iupgroundhog]

I'm not sure IUP has an SID at the moment. If you haven't noticed, they haven't been issuing previews or anything. The position is also empty on the athletic department site.

That said, Tort's show tomorrow will be your best bet.

What time is the show? How do you tune in?