THE IUP Football Thread

[ironmaniup]

Will that roster be available by kick-off at ESU?

It will be posted as soon as the student worker responsible for pushing the publish button passes his Sandusky background check.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Lol

[iup73]

Will that roster be available by kick-off at ESU?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Will that roster be available by kick-off at ESU?

[jrshooter]

This might be the year you'll need to differentiate between the Housers. Isaiah would be a conference-level sprinter, has great hands and has packed on some muscle. And like his brother, he is used to winning.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Not much being said about the IUP RB situation which has always been a stable of great backs. Stewert and Howser will get there shots I believe as a two headed monster. If they stay Healthy goods things should occur.

That's always the 'cross your fingers' position.

I'd agree those first two are poised to be a nasty 1-2 punch ... some serious speed and power. I beleive both have three years' eligibility left, too.

How's the depth look beyond RB1 and RB2 ?

[Iupgh]

Grubbs had a massive punt at the end of the Kutztown win last year. He is very special for this level. It sounds like he will come back for the '23 season.

Luckily, they (oddly) have pretty good depth at Punter -- and have a nice true freshman also coming in this year.

Naturally, there's always a little concern with how they'll react when the lights get bright.

Not much being said about the IUP RB situation which has always been a stable of great backs. Stewert and Howser will get there shots I believe as a two headed monster. If they stay Healthy goods things should occur.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Grubbs is a big loss. I'm sure one of the younger guys can step up but Grubbs is special at this level. Some games it won't make a difference but in big games he could change the game with a punt.

As far as backup QB I'm still not sure why there is little confidence in the others guys who have been in the program. As I remember reading, the kid from Colorado might have a lot of potential but the team he played for in Colorado actually competed at the JV level because they were just reinstating the program or something. Plus, I think he moved around a lot and doesn't really have a strong pedigree on paper. However, I trust Tort who says he's pretty good.

Grubbs had a massive punt at the end of the Kutztown win last year. He is very special for this level. It sounds like he will come back for the '23 season.

Luckily, they (oddly) have pretty good depth at Punter -- and have a nice true freshman also coming in this year.

Naturally, there's always a little concern with how they'll react when the lights get bright.

[ShoNuff]

The article also pretty much confirmed 2 of the Cal U transfers landed with IUP in WR Derek Lockhart and CB Naszhir Taylor.

[ShoNuff]

Posted above is from an all-star game at Cowboys Stadium. Below is from Kiski. He looks good.

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nic...FA/default.htm

Here's his full highlights while playing at Kiski:

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9573744...9826088cc7b859

[iupgroundhog]

This will be a good test case to the above conversation. If Sexton is as advertised, Marchitelli will likely have to sit the next two years before perhaps taking over.

The tricky thing in this era is getting him to stay for two years before playing. I assume he redshirts this year although he could still dress as the emergency QB. I believe they can dress but if you take one snap it then counts as a game played.

Reading between the quotes in the paper I get the vibe they aren't real warm/fuzzy with the other QBs on the roster.

I know they put the QBs in different color 'no hit' jerseys for camp/practice. They may want to put Sexton in a bubble.

Right. However, if you watch that all-star game clip Marchitelli can really run. I could see them using both of them. Should be interesting.

[IUPalum]

Am I to assume that the DL that Tort is hoping to sign is the kid from Cal?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Actually, I looked up some clips of Marchitelli and he does look real good. Extremely athletic with a big arm. Seems like IUP is developing a QB Connection.

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nico-marchitelli/d1nF5m2rEeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/default.htm

This will be a good test case to the above conversation. If Sexton is as advertised, Marchitelli will likely have to sit the next two years before perhaps taking over.

The tricky thing in this era is getting him to stay for two years before playing. I assume he redshirts this year although he could still dress as the emergency QB. I believe they can dress but if you take one snap it then counts as a game played.

Reading between the quotes in the paper I get the vibe they aren't real warm/fuzzy with the other QBs on the roster.

I know they put the QBs in different color 'no hit' jerseys for camp/practice. They may want to put Sexton in a bubble.

[iupgroundhog]

Actually, I looked up some clips of Marchitelli and he does look real good. Extremely athletic with a big arm. Seems like IUP is developing a QB Connection.

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nico-marchitelli/d1nF5m2rEeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/default.htm

Posted above is from an all-star game at Cowboys Stadium. Below is from Kiski. He looks good.

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nic...FA/default.htm

[iupgroundhog]

He played last year at The Kiski School.

They fluctuate with talent from year to year but typically have a lot of it. They also typically have some post-grad players.

Being that is only about 30 minutes from IUP, I'm sure they got to see him in person. They play similar private prep schools and the competition is fairly high.

They have to be smart with Sexton ... i.e. no stat-padding in blowouts, etc. If that means he sits the 4th quarter so be it.

Actually, I looked up some clips of Marchitelli and he does look real good. Extremely athletic with a big arm. Seems like IUP is developing a QB Connection.

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nico-marchitelli/d1nF5m2rEeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/default.htm