THE IUP Football Thread

[Ram040506]

We'll see if the NCAA has any backbone because certainly some players should be suspended after that GVSU/FSU ordeal.

I wouldn't be surprised. The NCAA got a real black eye after the Michigan State fiasco.

They cut the feed to the IUP/Shepherd ending as both teams seemed to be jawing and getting a little close at the end. Hopefully, nothing serious happened and both were separated without any punches thrown.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

We'll see if the NCAA has any backbone because certainly some players should be suspended after that GVSU/FSU ordeal.

I wouldn't be surprised. The NCAA got a real black eye after the Michigan State fiasco.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

From the Detroit Free Press:


"The NCAA is investigating a physical altercation (including a helmet swing) involving multiple players and staffers from both teams in the moments after Ferris State's victory over rival Grand Valley State in a Division II football semifinal game at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale on Saturday afternoon."

[Ram040506]

He bought some time with his feet on that play. An inexperienced quarterback might not have done it. That said, the comment was that it was a "great pass." It actually was a very easy one for Bagent, as were a couple of other TD passes Saturday. He very obviously is the best quarterback in our region, maybe in the country, and has the stats to prove it.

His mobility in the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield was the backbreaker for the IUP defense last Saturday. I've been very impressed at how well he feels pressure in the pocket, and he's going to need it big time this week as I believe Mines leads the country in sacks with 61 on the season.

[Ship69]

Bagent gets all the accolades for his ridiculous throwing stats, but I’m equally impressed with his instincts in the pocket and how he moves around. He’s not a big runner, but he can if necessary. He almost never loses yards, which is huge. A lot of lesser quarterbacks end up in 2nd and 12 or 3rd and 11, but even when pressured Bagent will put the team in 2nd and 6 or 3rd and 5, and that’s a big difference. He’s big and strong, and moves really well. That’s why he has a good chance to earn a paycheck next fall. He truly has it all.

On the play in question, a lot of lesser quarterbacks would have been sacked or tried to run for it. Bagent bought some time, kept his eyes downfield, and delivered a strike. The only question was whether or not the kid was going to hold on. You’re going to win a lot of games when you have a player like that.

He bought some time with his feet on that play. An inexperienced quarterback might not have done it. That said, the comment was that it was a "great pass." It actually was a very easy one for Bagent, as were a couple of other TD passes Saturday. He very obviously is the best quarterback in our region, maybe in the country, and has the stats to prove it.

[IUPNation]

Now you say this tea, overachieved? What a joke you are. All year you've yacked that this team is the best in the region. blah blah blah.

They were only second best.

[IUPalum]

They played twice and split. The best player in the country plays for Shepherd enough said….
Moving forward I thought IUP overachieved a bit with 3 major season ending injuries and a new QB 10-2 doesn’t look bad. PSAC title game was a feather in there cap as they took care of business2 without 2 of there best weapons in street clothes.

2023 will be interesting as I look forward the West as a hole loses a lot of key Quarterbacks (Cal, GU, SRU). I am a big QB guy at this level it is huge and imperative to a strong season. Sexton will be the leader coming out of the gate unless someone lands a big time transfer. IUP would need to add 2 receivers and one more RB as both groups are solid but could use some fresh bodies. WR help seems to be on the way as that is usually a position u can replenish fast aka Lockhart last year. OL has 2 studs returning and possibly the center if he stays. The D 2 portal could be there strategy concerning 2 OL but there is a few on roster that can step in also.
TE will be strong as Laney returns and the freshman they redshirted turned down a FCS schools to sign with IUP.

Defensively the back 7 should be strong despite the collapse in the regional final. The true freshman that started is going to be a special player and if somehow they can land a transfer corner and move Taylor to safety that would be a tremendous back 7. LB will be strong as DDB and Holmes will be a great duo. The 2 DT will need replaced and the edge guys will be a force with more experience and strength meaning Feasel and Fowler. Once again the D2 portal for 2-3 bodies up front would go a long way. Special teams wise the all conference punter will be back from injury and there always is room to bring in another kicker to compete that’s for sure. Also year 2 for the OC should not be downplayed. Tort 48-11 with 2 PSAC titles in 5 seasons is solid work as the resources and facilities are both sub par as is getting guys into East Harvard….there u go.

Now you say they overachieved? What a joke you are. All year you've yacked that this team is the best in the region. blah blah blah.

[Iupgh]

That 10 games would all be contingent on weather. Dry field Shepherd wins 9 of 10 this year.

They played twice and split. The best player in the country plays for Shepherd enough said….
Moving forward I thought IUP overachieved a bit with 3 major season ending injuries and a new QB 10-2 doesn’t look bad. PSAC title game was a feather in there cap as they took care of business2 without 2 of there best weapons in street clothes.

2023 will be interesting as I look forward the West as a hole loses a lot of key Quarterbacks (Cal, GU, SRU). I am a big QB guy at this level it is huge and imperative to a strong season. Sexton will be the leader coming out of the gate unless someone lands a big time transfer. IUP would need to add 2 receivers and one more RB as both groups are solid but could use some fresh bodies. WR help seems to be on the way as that is usually a position u can replenish fast aka Lockhart last year. OL has 2 studs returning and possibly the center if he stays. The D 2 portal could be there strategy concerning 2 OL but there is a few on roster that can step in also.
TE will be strong as Laney returns and the freshman they redshirted turned down a FCS schools to sign with IUP.

Defensively the back 7 should be strong despite the collapse in the regional final. The true freshman that started is going to be a special player and if somehow they can land a transfer corner and move Taylor to safety that would be a tremendous back 7. LB will be strong as DDB and Holmes will be a great duo. The 2 DT will need replaced and the edge guys will be a force with more experience and strength meaning Feasel and Fowler. Once again the D2 portal for 2-3 bodies up front would go a long way. Special teams wise the all conference punter will be back from injury and there always is room to bring in another kicker to compete that’s for sure. Also year 2 for the OC should not be downplayed. Tort 48-11 with 2 PSAC titles in 5 seasons is solid work as the resources and facilities are both sub par as is getting guys into East Harvard….there u go.

[IUPNation]

Bagent gets all the accolades for his ridiculous throwing stats, but I’m equally impressed with his instincts in the pocket and how he moves around. He’s not a big runner, but he can if necessary. He almost never loses yards, which is huge. A lot of lesser quarterbacks end up in 2nd and 12 or 3rd and 11, but even when pressured Bagent will put the team in 2nd and 6 or 3rd and 5, and that’s a big difference. He’s big and strong, and moves really well. That’s why he has a good chance to earn a paycheck next fall. He truly has it all.

On the play in question, a lot of lesser quarterbacks would have been sacked or tried to run for it. Bagent bought some time, kept his eyes downfield, and delivered a strike. The only question was whether or not the kid was going to hold on. You’re going to win a lot of games when you have a player like that.

He probably should have been playing in Morgantown all along.

[EyeoftheHawk]

To be fair Bagent faced a ton of pressure. But yeah ... That was incredibly easy for him.

Bagent gets all the accolades for his ridiculous throwing stats, but I’m equally impressed with his instincts in the pocket and how he moves around. He’s not a big runner, but he can if necessary. He almost never loses yards, which is huge. A lot of lesser quarterbacks end up in 2nd and 12 or 3rd and 11, but even when pressured Bagent will put the team in 2nd and 6 or 3rd and 5, and that’s a big difference. He’s big and strong, and moves really well. That’s why he has a good chance to earn a paycheck next fall. He truly has it all.

On the play in question, a lot of lesser quarterbacks would have been sacked or tried to run for it. Bagent bought some time, kept his eyes downfield, and delivered a strike. The only question was whether or not the kid was going to hold on. You’re going to win a lot of games when you have a player like that.

[Ram Tough]

As students they do tend to be excitable. The one guy went nuts about what a "great pass" Bagent threw on Shepherd's first TD. That guy was so far open that I could have hit him in my younger days as a decent sandlot quarterback. For a guy with Bagent's talent, it couldn't have been any easier than that one.

To be fair Bagent faced a ton of pressure. But yeah ... That was incredibly easy for him.

[Ship69]

"You expect the long gaps and pauses in a student broadcast" IUPbigINDIANS , when it comes to the football announcers, I would welcome pauses, because you have pauses in other colleges and NFL football games. However, the IUP football announcers just keep talking and trying to analyze EVERY play, as if there should not be any pauses during their broadcast. Sometimes, a tackle is just a tackle. However, they attempt to make every play something very big. Just say whomever the ball carrier is has gained how many yards to what yard line and who he was tackled by....and that is it, especially if its a 2-4 yard play.And they EVERYBODY on IUP's team was "unstoppable" ALL year. Stuff like that. Too much "over The Top" play-calling.

"Yes, they are students. Which, of course, terrifies me to think the level of faculty support and coaching they are (not) receiving." Now I think THIS is the actual problem. I do not believe the students are getting any feedback from their professors. That is why they continue with the same mistakes, week after week, year after year. Hopefully these young students can get some real feedback.

As students they do tend to be excitable. The one guy went nuts about what a "great pass" Bagent threw on Shepherd's first TD. That guy was so far open that I could have hit him in my younger days as a decent sandlot quarterback. For a guy with Bagent's talent, it couldn't have been any easier than that one.

[IUPNation]

I feel like you’re stirring up a frenzy in your mind so you can hate us forever lol.

The irony!

Yes I hate your team. They are in our way.

[ShoNuff]

They aren't kids. They are college students. Not being able to pronounce names on a live broadcast is completely unacceptable. That's the easy part of their job. I'm not talking a slip of the tongue but to mispronounce the same name 14 times.

You expect the long gaps and pauses in a student broadcast. But, the simple stuff is ridiculous.

It's a great opportunity provided to them. Many schools use professional announcers.

IUP's announcers called Jacabo Diaz something different every game for four years. He was only the star on campus and an All-American.

Again, we aren't expecting Joe Buck on the call. But, the names are absurd.

The other thing -- my biggest pet peeve -- is student broadcasters tend to do zero research. They have such long pauses and gaps because they dont have any backstory to fill time.

Last night, perfect example, Bloomsburg's announcers said IUP looked like a good team and "they may be able to contend for the PSAC playoffs."

They've won three PSAC titles in a row and are ranked No. 2 in the country. It's just easy stuff and it shows they are not preparing at all.

Yes, they are students. Which, of course, terrifies me to think the level of faculty support and coaching they are (not) receiving.

I fully support having students go live on the mic for a broadcast. But, it doesn't have to be the live feed. I'd much prefer professional announcers actually get the air time. A shaky broadcast offsets a really strong production (for D2).

Now, we have some doozies in the league. Some of our 'pro' broadcasters are just cheerleaders. The color guy at SRU about cries on air every time SRU loses. The Gannon basketball color guy openly cheers on the air and is the worst homer in the PSAC.

Listen to some MEC basketball broadcasts. They are superb. It really elevates the fan viewing experience.

"You expect the long gaps and pauses in a student broadcast" IUPbigINDIANS , when it comes to the football announcers, I would welcome pauses, because you have pauses in other colleges and NFL football games. However, the IUP football announcers just keep talking and trying to analyze EVERY play, as if there should not be any pauses during their broadcast. Sometimes, a tackle is just a tackle. However, they attempt to make every play something very big. Just say whomever the ball carrier is has gained how many yards to what yard line and who he was tackled by....and that is it, especially if its a 2-4 yard play.And they EVERYBODY on IUP's team was "unstoppable" ALL year. Stuff like that. Too much "over The Top" play-calling.

"Yes, they are students. Which, of course, terrifies me to think the level of faculty support and coaching they are (not) receiving." Now I think THIS is the actual problem. I do not believe the students are getting any feedback from their professors. That is why they continue with the same mistakes, week after week, year after year. Hopefully these young students can get some real feedback.

[Ram040506]

Yet if we criticized anything about Shepherd you’d write another revenge song…I mean post.

:-)

I feel like your stirring up a frenzy in your mind so you can hate us forever lol.