THE IUP Football Thread

[ShoNuff]

2-0 vs cal and slip and haven’t played their best game yet is wild to think about, this team keeps improving every week.. I like this team a lot more now than I did after game 1… even though lots of key players were out. This team has lots of fight, which we all saw at Mon Valley U Saturday. I think the hawks will run through the boro this week… especially after how this game ended last year. Hawks are coming for revenge.

Yes they do !!! That is no question the one thing I like about this time, they try to play through all four quarters! I am just ready to see them fully clicking on all cylinders.

[IUPalum]

This isn't a statement game. We just had two of those. This is a 'you should hammer them' game.

Edinboro has lost to every good team its played (crushed by Shepherd and Cal). Gannon also doubled them up on the board.

They have skill guys but several true freshmen up front. The mental lapse should be Tort's biggest fear.

Classic trap game! Don't play down to the competition. Go in with the mentality that you're going to kill and keep killing till they tap out.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Sounds kind of weird but I think IUP can make a statement on Saturday. Against an Edinboro team that isn't great (e.g. SRU/Cal) but isn't bad if they can put it all together and play up to their ability without lapses I think they will put themselves in a good place.

This isn't a statement game. We just had two of those. This is a 'you should hammer them' game.

Edinboro has lost to every good team its played (crushed by Shepherd and Cal). Gannon also doubled them up on the board.

They have skill guys but several true freshmen up front. The mental lapse should be Tort's biggest fear.

[iupgroundhog]

Well said, also Torts teams are road warriors… I’d expect this iup offense to put a lot of points on the board this week, weather seems good which is a surprise for Erie.

Sounds kind of weird but I think IUP can make a statement on Saturday. Against an Edinboro team that isn't great (e.g. SRU/Cal) but isn't bad if they can put it all together and play up to their ability without lapses I think they will put themselves in a good place.

[Crimsonhawkfanatic]

They had two really bad defensive quarters (2nd and 3rd) at ESU. But, as you said, two star defensive players missed the game and it was their first game.

The only game I thought was bad was Shippensburg. Yes, I realize they won by 3 scores. But, they left about 28 points on the field. They easily could have won that game in the 65-10 range.

It's been neat to watch this defense get better with each week. Holding SRU and Cal to 12 and 21 points is very impressive. The secondary, in particular, has really come a long way rather quickly.

I don't blame Edinboro for celebrating last year. They deserved it. IUP had themselves to blame for not showing up. But, yes, it's payback time.

Well said, also Torts teams are road warriors… I’d expect this iup offense to put a lot of points on the board this week, weather seems good which is a surprise for Erie.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

2-0 vs cal and slip and haven’t played their best game yet is wild to think about, this team keeps improving every week.. I like this team a lot more now than I did after game 1… even though lots of key players were out. This team has lots of fight, which we all saw at Mon Valley U Saturday. I think the hawks will run through the boro this week… especially after how this game ended last year. Hawks are coming for revenge.

They had two really bad defensive quarters (2nd and 3rd) at ESU. But, as you said, two star defensive players missed the game and it was their first game.

The only game I thought was bad was Shippensburg. Yes, I realize they won by 3 scores. But, they left about 28 points on the field. They easily could have won that game in the 65-10 range.

It's been neat to watch this defense get better with each week. Holding SRU and Cal to 12 and 21 points is very impressive. The secondary, in particular, has really come a long way rather quickly.

I don't blame Edinboro for celebrating last year. They deserved it. IUP had themselves to blame for not showing up. But, yes, it's payback time.

[Crimsonhawkfanatic]

I am glad you stated this, because I kind of been thinking the same thing....even though IUP is undefeated.

2-0 vs cal and slip and haven’t played their best game yet is wild to think about, this team keeps improving every week.. I like this team a lot more now than I did after game 1… even though lots of key players were out. This team has lots of fight, which we all saw at Mon Valley U Saturday. I think the hawks will run through the boro this week… especially after how this game ended last year. Hawks are coming for revenge.

[ShoNuff]

Agreed 1 game at a time, but personally I don’t think this team has played their best game yet… if most of this team can stay healthy they can be dangerous…They have so many weapons on offense, Not even counting Houser, it’s very hard to defend. Also the defense is coming along. Holding cal u to 21 points and slimey pebble to 12 is impressive. Very excited to see what this team can do…

I am glad you stated this, because I kind of been thinking the same thing....even though IUP is undefeated.

[Ship69]

I'm sure you couldn't see it on camera, but Duane was as frustrated as I've ever seen him this past Saturday. Ridley is becoming a legit superstar so that alone should start to take away the constant doubles on Duane. But, logic would certainly say with the amount of attention going to Brown/Ridley, Houser and Carter (and the TEs) should pose giant mismatches. There's no chance dropping LBs could cover Houser or Carter in the open field.

As you said, they should have ample time in the coming weeks to keep developing some things. There's obviously what should be some blowouts on the horizon.

Ridley killed Ship. I went into the game all worried about Brown due to his rep and then watched No. 6 burn us most of the game. It hurt all the more because he's from an area that Ship often recruits.

[Crimsonhawkfanatic]

I don't think Woody is hurt. I think Woody and Sirianni both played against ESU because Stewart had Covid and Houser was hurt. Not really sure the status past Stewart and Younger now. Houser can be really good but he's ALWAYS injured. The rest of the roster hasn't really seen action.

“Can’t make the club in the tub” plus Stewart and younger are hard to pass… both are studs in the backfield.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I don't think Woody is hurt. I think Woody and Sirianni both played against ESU because Stewart had Covid and Houser was hurt. Not really sure the status past Stewart and Younger now. Houser can be really good but he's ALWAYS injured. The rest of the roster hasn't really seen action.

They have many good backups on both sides this year. Many are playing on the kickoff team. It's showing. This has been their best kick coverage team in years. They are playing smart, making tackles and keeping their mouth shut. For years we seemed to have too many #lit guys covering kicks and getting tons of stupid flags.

[IUPalum]

I actually just looked at this earlier today. Woody has just 3 touches for 8 yards. That's a whole lot of nothing but I saw that he's only played in the East Stroudsburg game. He was often injured at Edinboro so its probably a safe assumption that's why he hasn't been in since.

It looks like Connor Kelly is the much more productive Edinboro transfer. He's second or third on the team for a lot of the stats you'd want for a linebacker.

I don't think Woody is hurt. I think Woody and Sirianni both played against ESU because Stewart had Covid and Houser was hurt. Not really sure the status past Stewart and Younger now. Houser can be really good but he's ALWAYS injured. The rest of the roster hasn't really seen action.

[Fightingscot82]

Yeah-"what have you done for me lately". Whatever happed to Sirianni and Woody?

I actually just looked at this earlier today. Woody has just 3 touches for 8 yards. That's a whole lot of nothing but I saw that he's only played in the East Stroudsburg game. He was often injured at Edinboro so its probably a safe assumption that's why he hasn't been in since.

It looks like Connor Kelly is the much more productive Edinboro transfer. He's second or third on the team for a lot of the stats you'd want for a linebacker.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Yeah-"what have you done for me lately". Whatever happed to Sirianni and Woody?

IUP is 5-0 but has had 4 tight games. Hopefully they get the chance to empty the bench some in the coming weeks. Give guys a rest and get the others game reps.

[ironmaniup]

Well, I think we are looking at a 10+ game season (14 or 15?). Every year you reference having a stable of good RB's who all end up being banged up by the end of the year. So, if they are holding Houser out now to increase the likelihood that he doesn't get hurt again, it's probably smart. Younger is a tough runner and he's quick and makes smart moves. Houser has looked really good when he has the opportunity to get carries. I sense the RB situation will all work out.

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I was thinking the same thing, remembering 2012 when Harvey Tuck went down, and Rocket Williams stepped in.