THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Did IUP have a timeout?

No. Our coaches can't count to three.

[Ram Tough]

Did IUP have a timeout?

[iupgroundhog]

WTF?

[ShoNuff]

REALLY SICK of "that CB" !!!!!!!!

[ironmaniup]

Campolo gonna have a long year with this bunch. Goodness

So much for the OL transfers moving right in and dominating
Still they had a few good plays, they might gel

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Campolo gonna have a long year with this bunch. Goodness

[IUPbigINDIANS]

This matchup is significantly different than Ashland was. I’m seeing an awful lot of love for an ESU team that was 4-7 last year that didn’t beat a single good team. Ashland is far superior to ESU across the board and IUP is coming in a little more rested. If IUP doesn’t put this one away by the third quarter I’ll be surprised. This is also a pretty untested QB ESU is bringing to town and he’s not facing anything close to what he saw against Pace. I expect at least two pics. Anyone who followed Tobias in high school knows that despite the big numbers he racked up he was prone to interceptions. Something to keep an eye on.

ESU does have a credible defense, but it’s not enough to keep IUP’s total low enough to leave Indiana with a win. IUP will have to beat itself (like almost happened last week).

ESU runs a good offense. Recall Tort Ball got lit up by it a bit last year. Different team. Different year. I get it.

I fully expect IUP to win today. But, as I've said all summer, I don't see this as any pushover. As Joe says, ESU has some dudes.

Biggest 'Lou Holtz' fears today:

* Ashland's DL caused havoc. ESU has a better DL. If we want to see the Karst Magic, he can't be running for his life again all day.

* Punt team. Punter. Punt return. Hell, anything with the word punt in it.

* Slow start. Tort teams are infamous for slow starts in Miller. Need to avoid giving hope.

* This is a 'moment' game for ESU. They are going to be sky high to start game.

* Personal fouls. Every Tort team has struggled with discipline after the whistle -- special teams in particular. Sooner or later, it costs you a game.

IUP Keys:

* Establish the run. When IUP gets running, that offense will explode. Try covering those three WRs, that TE and also worrying about Karst taking off ... while worrying about the running game. If IUP can run (attn: OL) they'll be incredible on offense.

* ESU isn't playing the Pace defense or offense today. IUP is a whole different animal. Aside, of course, from special teams. Those could be on par with Pace.

* Watch the junk plays and whacky formations

* Keep the hammer down. Last year IUP went up 20-0 and then put on cruise control for the next two quarters. Eliminate hope.

* Quinn Z. is going to get a lot of attention after last week. Enter Lockhart and Ridley. No team can cover all three for a whole game. They are too big, good and experienced. Get all three involved. Early.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like rain and storms all morning and most of the afternoon in Indiana. Luckily it appears the weather will start clearing out around (4pm) kickoff.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Weather could play a factor in this as well. This matchup actually isn't all that different from Ashland last week. I'm guessing the difference again is the talent on the outside for IUP. Should be a good physical game, looking forward to it.

This matchup is significantly different than Ashland was. I’m seeing an awful lot of love for an ESU team that was 4-7 last year that didn’t beat a single good team. Ashland is far superior to ESU across the board and IUP is coming in a little more rested. If IUP doesn’t put this one away by the third quarter I’ll be surprised. This is also a pretty untested QB ESU is bringing to town and he’s not facing anything close to what he saw against Pace. I expect at least two pics. Anyone who followed Tobias in high school knows that despite the big numbers he racked up he was prone to interceptions. Something to keep an eye on.

ESU does have a credible defense, but it’s not enough to keep IUP’s total low enough to leave Indiana with a win. IUP will have to beat itself (like almost happened last week).

[IUPNation]

Can't take much out of ESU's game film last week matched up against a cream puff.

But, they could take a lot out of IUP's film.

Tort better have the special teams and OL fixed. I'm not sure those are as quick of fixes as he's leading on.

I fully expect IUP to commit at least one (probably two) stupid personal fouls tomorrow (as usual).

It's going to be a good one.

I’ll miss it..going into the city tomorrow for a happy hour and dinner with friends. I too expect a battle. East Dennyburg isn’t going to roll over.

[Ship69]

Can't take much out of ESU's game film last week matched up against a cream puff.

But, they could take a lot out of IUP's film.

Tort better have the special teams and OL fixed. I'm not sure those are as quick of fixes as he's leading on.

I fully expect IUP to commit at least one (probably two) stupid personal fouls tomorrow (as usual).

It's going to be a good one.

Yeah, I imagine his special teams should certainly get some attention. You don't expect to get a punt blocked more than a couple of times a season. Two in one game is not good.

[Fightingscot82]

Can't take much out of ESU's game film last week matched up against a cream puff.

But, they could take a lot out of IUP's film.

Tort better have the special teams and OL fixed. I'm not sure those are as quick of fixes as he's leading on.

I fully expect IUP to commit at least one (probably two) stupid personal fouls tomorrow (as usual).

It's going to be a good one.

I feel like 2 is a good over/under bet on IUP personal fouls. Throw in a chippy team like Gannon or a rival like California and its 3. 4 or 5 when they play Slippery Rock.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Weather could play a factor in this as well. This matchup actually isn't all that different from Ashland last week. I'm guessing the difference again is the talent on the outside for IUP. Should be a good physical game, looking forward to it.

Can't take much out of ESU's game film last week matched up against a cream puff.

But, they could take a lot out of IUP's film.

Tort better have the special teams and OL fixed. I'm not sure those are as quick of fixes as he's leading on.

I fully expect IUP to commit at least one (probably two) stupid personal fouls tomorrow (as usual).

It's going to be a good one.

[CUlater]

Curious to see the RBs this Saturday.

Younger (14-70), Houser (8-45) and Stewart (5-14) each had a couple good runs despite not having a ton of room.

Younger was a split second from a long house call in the second half that would have put him over 100 yards.

I certainly had two things pegged wrong prior to the Ashland game. First, I never thought we'd have seen Dayjure Stewart. Second, I was expecting a healthy dosage of FB Parker Gregg. He didn't even get a carry.

I'd also assume Randy Washington will return this week. While untested at the collegiate level at RB (after starting here as a DB), he has legit speed and elusiveness to go with his 5'10", 200 lb frame.

Adam Houser looked tremendous in the second scrimmage and averaged nearly 6 yards per carry last week. You'd think he's certainly making a push for a heavier workload.

This will be a very big test for the struggling IUP OL. The East Stroudsburg DL, headlined by All-American Deshawn McCarthy, is no joke.

Many on the Pick 'Em board seem to think this will be a back-n-forth, high-scoring affair. I don't think that's going to be the case. These are two heavy-hitting, powerful defenses. My guess would be whichever teams scores 21 points will win. So, naturally then it will probably be 49-42.

Weather could play a factor in this as well. This matchup actually isn't all that different from Ashland last week. I'm guessing the difference again is the talent on the outside for IUP. Should be a good physical game, looking forward to it.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Curious to see the RBs this Saturday.

Younger (14-70), Houser (8-45) and Stewart (5-14) each had a couple good runs despite not having a ton of room.

Younger was a split second from a long house call in the second half that would have put him over 100 yards.

I certainly had two things pegged wrong prior to the Ashland game. First, I never thought we'd have seen Dayjure Stewart. Second, I was expecting a healthy dosage of FB Parker Gregg. He didn't even get a carry.

I'd also assume Randy Washington will return this week. While untested at the collegiate level at RB (after starting here as a DB), he has legit speed and elusiveness to go with his 5'10", 200 lb frame.

Adam Houser looked tremendous in the second scrimmage and averaged nearly 6 yards per carry last week. You'd think he's certainly making a push for a heavier workload.

This will be a very big test for the struggling IUP OL. The East Stroudsburg DL, headlined by All-American Deshawn McCarthy, is no joke.

Many on the Pick 'Em board seem to think this will be a back-n-forth, high-scoring affair. I don't think that's going to be the case. These are two heavy-hitting, powerful defenses. My guess would be whichever teams scores 21 points will win. So, naturally then it will probably be 49-42.