THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPNation]

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

[IUPNation]

The Lock Haven band had 17 members.

Maybe they should bus in the Mansfield band.

Not a bad broadcast production….

[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.

[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.

[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]

I don't think it's sustainable even if he stays. Some years it will work. Other years it will be a disaster.

Let's also be clear that in its current state IUP is NOT a good football team. They are decimated. It's actually a miracle Tort is 2-0. Their patchwork defense has carried them.

What I'm getting at is LH had the perfect setting, record crowd, IUP without at least 8 regulars ... and LH still didn't win.

At full strength I think IUP clobbers them.

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.

[Fightingscot82]

“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.

Welcome to the world outside the hollow

[LOCKHAVENLOCKEDIN]

“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.

Undisciplined, absolutely, and then some. Dirty, I’m not sure if I’d go that far. Just seemed like they were a bunch of one year mercenaries that lack discipline. Tons of flags and many unsportsmanlike conduct, but I’m thinking the spotlight was a little bright.

“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.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Well hopefully the locals enjoyed it because a young coach importing players to get a forever doormat somewhat relevant again means this is his job interview for a pening job at some FCS directional school that is looking for a hot young coach on the cheap...and when that happens...everything goes back to normal in Clinton County and Ms Taylor's voodoo dolls are back in full control.

Even if he stays...relying heavily on one year mercenaries isn't a sustainable way to go...

I don't think it's sustainable even if he stays. Some years it will work. Other years it will be a disaster.

Let's also be clear that in its current state IUP is NOT a good football team. They are decimated. It's actually a miracle Tort is 2-0. Their patchwork defense has carried them.

What I'm getting at is LH had the perfect setting, record crowd, IUP without at least 8 regulars ... and LH still didn't win.

At full strength I think IUP clobbers them.

[IUPalum]

We haven't seen IUP yet.

They have a TON of guys out. Not joking they were down 7-8 rotation players tonight. They need Monaco back desperately. Williams (best DL) hasn't played yet this year. Ridley was out. Houser hurt. Karst hurt. It's bad.

IUP terribly blew that coverage late. It was botched before the snap. So, they made it more interesting than needed.

I don't know if I'd call LH 'dirty' but they are incredibly undisciplined. They have a ton of talent. But, they play like a mercenary team. Tons of stupid penalties.

I'm not so sure that was a blown coverage. It looked like the DB went for the int and missed. You can't do that late in a close game knowing you have no safety help over the top. That's just a bone headed play that hopefully he learns from.

[Fightingscot82]

They remind me of some of those Cal teams that were 1/3 transfers. IUP definitely played Tort Ball in the first quarter and then some. Also typical IUP ball with lots of penalties called in the first half, but some of that may have been to bait Lock Haven. Just lucky it didn't backfire.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

That was one of the roughest games I’ve seen. I’m not sure if IUP was playing that bad or Lock Haven has improved that much. Honestly, probably both, but that was brutal.

We haven't seen IUP yet.

They have a TON of guys out. Not joking they were down 7-8 rotation players tonight. They need Monaco back desperately. Williams (best DL) hasn't played yet this year. Ridley was out. Houser hurt. Karst hurt. It's bad.

IUP terribly blew that coverage late. It was botched before the snap. So, they made it more interesting than needed.

I don't know if I'd call LH 'dirty' but they are incredibly undisciplined. They have a ton of talent. But, they play like a mercenary team. Tons of stupid penalties.

[IUPNation]

Undisciplined, absolutely, and then some. Dirty, I’m not sure if I’d go that far. Just seemed like they were a bunch of one year mercenaries that lack discipline. Tons of flags and many unsportsmanlike conduct, but I’m thinking the spotlight was a little bright.

Well hopefully the locals enjoyed it because a young coach importing players to get a forever doormat somewhat relevant again means this is his job interview for a pening job at some FCS directional school that is looking for a hot young coach on the cheap...and when that happens...everything goes back to normal in Clinton County and Ms Taylor's voodoo dolls are back in full control.

Even if he stays...relying heavily on one year mercenaries isn't a sustainable way to go...

[IUsuallyPonder]

I didn't watch it live.. hopefully on a replay.

So Lock Haven is a dirty team?

Undisciplined, absolutely, and then some. Dirty, I’m not sure if I’d go that far. Just seemed like they were a bunch of one year mercenaries that lack discipline. Tons of flags and many unsportsmanlike conduct, but I’m thinking the spotlight was a little bright.

[IUPNation]

That was one of the roughest games I’ve seen. I’m not sure if IUP was playing that bad or Lock Haven has improved that much. Honestly, probably both, but that was brutal.

I didn't watch it live.. hopefully on a replay.

So Lock Haven is a dirty team?