THE IUP Football Thread

[ironmaniup]

Wrong chip shot field would have of been 13 point lead.

yeah, the more I thought about this the more I think it was easily the right call to go for it. If you make the FG or not, 2 TDs beat you either way. They get a TD and FG, it’s a tie and overtime. But if you score a TD, you just won the game, huge upside, without much downside.

[Iupgh]

Gotta give IUP credit for one thing: they kept the Duane Brown injury locked in the vault. Obviously everybody saw it happen last week but there was zero indication he'd actually miss time.

I think that was a big curveball to Shepherd. IUP hit some plays yesterday (to the TEs) that we havent see all year. Granted, as many of us have said, they should have been more involved all season. Grant Smith looked like a monster yesterday. Where's that been all year? Feed that man.

But, you gameplan for Duane all week and at some point in warm-ups likely realize he's not out there.

Alas, conversation for a different time.

But, getting Duane back in addition to a legit TE threat ... scary stuff.

Only so many plays and footballs, I agree to a point but they weren’t taking Brown and Ridley touches away and giving them to tight ends. Offensively
they have had minimal resistance all year. Offense solid all year, minimal turnovers, sacks allowed and TOP outstanding. Defense has been a concern at times, not the offense.

[Iupgh]

Based on what metrics?

How about the eye metrics.

[Iupgh]

Which brings me back to the question of why the heck was he put in that spot to get hurt up 35-0 against F-in Clarion? Between that and Tort's terrible coaching at the end of yesterday's game, I truly question his ability to lead this team.

Yes your spot on let’s fire a guy that’s 47-10 with 2 PSAC
titles in 5 years. In addition Miller stadium is back great crowds and enthusiasm all season. SMH.

[Iupgh]

Isn’t that the truth! Going for it on fourth down from inside the 10 when you had a chip shot field goal to go up three scores makes absolutely no sense. Awful, awful, awful. Who makes that call? You’d think the HC would have veto power. I thought they were going to try to draw them offsides or call timeout and kick the field goal. I was astonished when they snapped it.

Bagent is a champion. He wasn’t going to give up. I get it that they had to pull of a miracle if they were going to make a comeback there, but IUP gave them life and it almost cost them. Then there were the stupid unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. At least the Shepherd kid was smart enough to do it when IUP was on the one yard line and it was an 18 inch penalty.

All that said, it’s a big win and that’s what matters. I have more thoughts but right now my hands are still stiff!

Wrong chip shot field would have of been 13 point lead.

[Iupgh]

They were Shepherd’s best chance to win.

Dude u have issues u are no different than the personalities. IUP coaches did a hell of a job. They should be commended for that game plan. Beat a team that averages 46 with 3 offensive all Americans. Should of been 14 if not for a horrific PI call on 4th down before there last score. Pressured Bagent all day and gave up 1 run of note for 9 yards. Handled the line of scrimmage and played with great effort. In addition they played and won minus 3 offensive stars (Brown, Lockhart, Stewert). What else do u need. If u dislike like Tort and his staff just say it but don’t sprout out bull**** that makes no sense….just sayin

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Gotta give IUP credit for one thing: they kept the Duane Brown injury locked in the vault. Obviously everybody saw it happen last week but there was zero indication he'd actually miss time.

I think that was a big curveball to Shepherd. IUP hit some plays yesterday (to the TEs) that we havent see all year. Granted, as many of us have said, they should have been more involved all season. Grant Smith looked like a monster yesterday. Where's that been all year? Feed that man.

But, you gameplan for Duane all week and at some point in warm-ups likely realize he's not out there.

Alas, conversation for a different time.

But, getting Duane back in addition to a legit TE threat ... scary stuff.

[Fightingscot82]

Plus they will get the best WR in the country back and the best RB in the region back! Region 1 will run through Indiana.

Based on what metrics?

[RamPride]

Yes, for all of the focus on the "name" skill players, the game was won in the trenches. I remember this being a concern for the Shep fans (who are very knowledgeable) but I didn't expect it to be so obvious.

Playing without Brown and Stewart and still winning is definitely impressive. I joke about Tort's "we have a lot of players" comment but it's true. IUP is deep with a lot of weapons.

Wow, so many contributors yesterday. It was a very satisfying victory.

On to the playoffs. IUP will need their big guns to be ready to make this run. At some point, anyway.

Not to take anything away from Shep. If there is a repeat matchup, it will be just as interesting as the first one.

Finally, I think Sexton has some intangibles. I think he is clearly the leader (I'm sure there are numerous leaders) and he manages the game really well. They talk about Bagent being unflappable but Sexton always seems to have his eyes on the prize.

Hopefully, we get the right bounces in the PO's. IUP needs to stick with the next Saturday approach.

Shepherd lost on 2 red zone interceptions…plus the offensive play calling which was very offensive..

[IUPalum]

If YOU'RE taking aim at Matt Burglund, who makes the rest of the PSAC coverage look like a preschool newspaper, you're an idiot.

Period.

Don't apologize for ****ty coaching! It was and as a reporter grow a set and say it. Don't twist his terrible decisions to make them sound like they were good. THEY WEREN'T!!!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I really thought the MEC would get two in..

There's all the 'metrics' involved but also the all-important human factor.

Concord gave up some monster point totals this year. I wonder if that scared off the committee a bit.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Possible rematches in the final with either Slippery Rock or Shepherd. Since Shepherd has home field on that side, I expect the Rams to make it through. IUP will have a tough test regardless of who they play in the semis.

[IUPNation]

No. New Haven.

Concord was sent home.

I really thought the MEC would get two in..

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Did Shepherd get Concord?

No. New Haven.

Concord was sent home.

[IUPNation]

Looks like winner of Ashland and ND will visit Miller.

Did Shepherd get Concord?