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Originally posted by Matt Burglund View Post
The other side of the coin is also interesting. The teams that get the most penalties called on their opponents tend to be (but not always) the bad teams. Through 3 weeks this season, Shippensburg, East Stroudsburg, Millersville and Seton Hill benefit the most from penalties (IUP is 5th) while Slippery Rock is 9th, Kutztown is 15th and Shepherd is dead last.
I researched this once and found that for many years, the team that had the most penalties called on their opponents was either Lock Haven or Cheyney.
Maybe someone else can conclude otherwise, but to me, this says that the refs sometimes feel bad when a team is down 49-0 in the third quarter.
It would be interesting to break down the types of penalties IUP has had. Clearly, the unsportsmanlike calls over the years have got to go.
IUP has also played very aggressively, especially on defense, which has inevitably led to some penalties. A few of those aren't necessarily a bad thing.
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Originally posted by iupgroundhog View Post
Obviously, you don't want to have unnecessary penalties. 5 penalties against the OL in the first game was definitely bad. The bottom line is whether you win or lose, though. Interference calls are often related to not being in position to make a play. That's bad.
It would be interesting to break down the types of penalties IUP has had. Clearly, the unsportsmanlike calls over the years have got to go.
IUP has also played very aggressively, especially on defense, which has inevitably led to some penalties. A few of those aren't necessarily a bad thing.
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Originally posted by iupgroundhog View Post
Obviously, you don't want to have unnecessary penalties. 5 penalties against the OL in the first game was definitely bad. The bottom line is whether you win or lose, though. Interference calls are often related to not being in position to make a play. That's bad.
It would be interesting to break down the types of penalties IUP has had. Clearly, the unsportsmanlike calls over the years have got to go.
IUP has also played very aggressively, especially on defense, which has inevitably led to some penalties. A few of those aren't necessarily a bad thing.
Past years we'd see the obligatory in-you-face taunting -- constantly ... which drew many of those flags.
They did a number on the kid from Ship we kept hearing about.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
Not to jinx it but I've been very impressed with IUP's kickoff coverage team. They cover well, make the tackle and get off the field.
Past years we'd see the obligatory in-you-face taunting -- constantly ... which drew many of those flags.
They did a number on the kid from Ship we kept hearing about.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
Not to jinx it but I've been very impressed with IUP's kickoff coverage team. They cover well, make the tackle and get off the field.
Past years we'd see the obligatory in-you-face taunting -- constantly ... which drew many of those flags.
They did a number on the kid from Ship we kept hearing about.
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Originally posted by Matt Burglund View Post
The other side of the coin is also interesting. The teams that get the most penalties called on their opponents tend to be (but not always) the bad teams. Through 3 weeks this season, Shippensburg, East Stroudsburg, Millersville and Seton Hill benefit the most from penalties (IUP is 5th) while Slippery Rock is 9th, Kutztown is 15th and Shepherd is dead last.
I researched this once and found that for many years, the team that had the most penalties called on their opponents was either Lock Haven or Cheyney.
Maybe someone else can conclude otherwise, but to me, this says that the refs sometimes feel bad when a team is down 49-0 in the third quarter.
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Originally posted by Matt Burglund View Post
The other side of the coin is also interesting. The teams that get the most penalties called on their opponents tend to be (but not always) the bad teams. Through 3 weeks this season, Shippensburg, East Stroudsburg, Millersville and Seton Hill benefit the most from penalties (IUP is 5th) while Slippery Rock is 9th, Kutztown is 15th and Shepherd is dead last.
I researched this once and found that for many years, the team that had the most penalties called on their opponents was either Lock Haven or Cheyney.
Maybe someone else can conclude otherwise, but to me, this says that the refs sometimes feel bad when a team is down 49-0 in the third quarter.
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Some interesting numbers looking deeper in to Mercyhurst:
This year:Opponent MU 1st Half Points Scored 2nd Half Points Scored AB 31 14 Lock Haven 6 43 Kutztown 24 7
Last (4) games against IUP:vs. IUP Lakers' 2nd half points scored 21 0 19 0 18 0 17 0
This years results are showing you're going to get one really strong half from Mercyhurst (offensively). Kutztown figured something out at halftime. The Lakers were moving the ball at will in the first half. KU scored 33 of its 50 points in the second half. Mercyhurst was (amazingly) losing to Lock Haven at halftime, 7-6. Then, of course, exploded for 43 in the second half. My hunch is they showed up for LH, went through the motions and then got the riot act at halftime from the HC. Both of their first two opponents were awful so those games can only tell you so much.
So, the question is can this years team put together a full 60 minutes? We haven't seen it yet. But, they've been very strong for half of each game.
And, talking about adjustments, the Lakers have not scored a second half point against IUP in the Tort Era.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostAnd, talking about adjustments, the Lakers have not scored a second half point against IUP in the Tort Era.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostSome interesting numbers looking deeper in to Mercyhurst:
This year:Opponent MU 1st Half Points Scored 2nd Half Points Scored AB 31 14 Lock Haven 6 43 Kutztown 24 7
Last (4) games against IUP:vs. IUP Lakers' 2nd half points scored 21 0 19 0 18 0 17 0
This years results are showing you're going to get one really strong half from Mercyhurst (offensively). Kutztown figured something out at halftime. The Lakers were moving the ball at will in the first half. KU scored 33 of its 50 points in the second half. Mercyhurst was (amazingly) losing to Lock Haven at halftime, 7-6. Then, of course, exploded for 43 in the second half. My hunch is they showed up for LH, went through the motions and then got the riot act at halftime from the HC. Both of their first two opponents were awful so those games can only tell you so much.
So, the question is can this years team put together a full 60 minutes? We haven't seen it yet. But, they've been very strong for half of each game.
And, talking about adjustments, the Lakers have not scored a second half point against IUP in the Tort Era.
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Originally posted by Matt Burglund View Post
The other side of the coin is also interesting. The teams that get the most penalties called on their opponents tend to be (but not always) the bad teams. Through 3 weeks this season, Shippensburg, East Stroudsburg, Millersville and Seton Hill benefit the most from penalties (IUP is 5th) while Slippery Rock is 9th, Kutztown is 15th and Shepherd is dead last.
I researched this once and found that for many years, the team that had the most penalties called on their opponents was either Lock Haven or Cheyney.
Maybe someone else can conclude otherwise, but to me, this says that the refs sometimes feel bad when a team is down 49-0 in the third quarter.
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Originally posted by Iupgh View Post
Singing to the choir, noticed that in this League 20 years ago. Go up and the flags start flying. It’s a travesty.
2002: SRU (7-4)
2003: Cheyney (2-9)
2004: SRU (4-7)
2005: Clarion (3-7)
2006: Cheyney (0-11)
2007: Cheyney (1-10)
2008: Lock Haven (0-11)
2009: Lock Haven (0-10)
2010: CW Post (7-4)
2011: Millersville (3-8)
2012: Millersville (2-9)
2013: Gannon (6-5)
2014: Cheyney (0-11)
2015: Clarion (7-4)
2016: Clarion (4-7)
2017: SRU (8-3)
2018: Clarion (4-7)
2019: Clarion (3-8)
2021: Clarion (0-11)
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Originally posted by Matt Burglund View Post
Here is some data. There are some anomalies, but for the most part the bad teams usually lead the league in opponent penalties.
2002: SRU (7-4)
2003: Cheyney (2-9)
2004: SRU (4-7)
2005: Clarion (3-7)
2006: Cheyney (0-11)
2007: Cheyney (1-10)
2008: Lock Haven (0-11)
2009: Lock Haven (0-10)
2010: CW Post (7-4)
2011: Millersville (3-8)
2012: Millersville (2-9)
2013: Gannon (6-5)
2014: Cheyney (0-11)
2015: Clarion (7-4)
2016: Clarion (4-7)
2017: SRU (8-3)
2018: Clarion (4-7)
2019: Clarion (3-8)
2021: Clarion (0-11)
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