THE IUP Football Thread

[iupgroundhog]

I'm not sure how high you've set the bar, but he led the national champs in sacks and was named all-conference in his one season at Ferris.

I didn't know that. Gotta always check your facts before you post on here. Nothing slips by, LOL.

[IUPalum]

Read up on the Title IX case. They found that indeed his cuts violated the law, but there was no malicious intent to harm anyone. The IUP Athletics budget had been cut and he was making the moves he felt were needed to keep the department strong.

The rest of that is your opinion. Granted, that’s what a message boards are built on. But did you know Frank? Ever sit down and talk to him? Ever find out his philosophy on athletics and college? Ever talk to him about the benefits of sports to kids who needed discipline? He had his faults but who doesn’t? I’m curious if you knew him at all.

Frank was a great human. I had numerous conversations with him over my years at IUP then after he "retired." He actually felt like he could save the world at times and that was almost to a fault that gives him the bad rap outside of IUP.

[IUPalum]

I'm not sure how high you've set the bar, but he led the national champs in sacks and was named all-conference in his one season at Ferris.

Some people just spout out without doing their research. I'm sure you know that!

[IUPNation]

Frank was a great human. I had numerous conversations with him over my years at IUP then after he "retired." He actually felt like he could save the world at times and that was almost to a fault that gives him the bad rap outside of IUP.

He is still the best coach in the history of the Pee Sack.

[iupgroundhog]

Some people just spout out without doing their research. I'm sure you know that!

Not to belabor this point but in defense of myself I was just going on stats another poster had posted. I usually comment on things where I'm confident they are correct. But I jumped the gun on this and was contrite when it was pointed out. My initial thought about Fowler was that he had the potential and I hope the young man finishes his career on a high note.

[iupgroundhog]

BTW, I have been wrong before. I think the last time was in 2023.

[IUPNation]

BTW, I have been wrong before. I think the last time was in 2023.

I’ve never been wrong. I don’t know the sensation.

[iupgroundhog]

I’ve never been wrong. I don’t know the sensation.

You're just numb.

[IUPNation]

You're just numb.

..only in my leg when I stand too
long.

But I’m still never wrong.

[IUPNation]

A public service announcement...fill up your gas tanks first thing tomorrow...cos it's gonna be a lot more by Tuesday.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Not to belabor this point but in defense of myself I was just going on stats another poster had posted. I usually comment on things where I'm confident they are correct. But I jumped the gun on this and was contrite when it was pointed out. My initial thought about Fowler was that he had the potential and I hope the young man finishes his career on a high note.

If you’re referring to the stats I posted, they come directly from the Ferris State football website. The larger point I was making is I’m not sure there will be a big D1 market for him, but that’s just one person’s opinion.

[iupgroundhog]

If you’re referring to the stats I posted, they come directly from the Ferris State football website. The larger point I was making is I’m not sure there will be a big D1 market for him, but that’s just one person’s opinion.

I guess we'll know pretty soon. I took another look at FSU's stat page. First of all, Fowler was named to the 2nd Team all-GLIAC at DE, not the 1st Team.

His defensive stats are below. Note that this is over 15 games, inclusive of playoff games. He did lead the team in sacks but sacks were spread around on the defense. 4 sacks is not a high number over 15 games. TFL's, again 8.5 in 15 games is not a high number. 21 solo tackles in 15 games is not a high number. When you throw in assists, 50 total tackles in 15 games is not very high, either. So, make of it what you will. When he was at IUP as a freshman, I thought he was possibly a D1-caliber player. I guess we'll be watching this.

Name	Yr	Pos	gp	tkl	ast	tot	tkl/g	sck	yds	tfl	yds
Tyrone Fowler	Sr.	DL	15	21	29	50	3.3	4	29	8.5	38

[Redwing]

A public service announcement...fill up your gas tanks first thing tomorrow...cos it's gonna be a lot more by Tuesday.

Uh, might want to keep these to OT threads. BTW, Crude is down 6% as I post this. Thanks for the tip! LOL

[IUPNation]

Uh, might want to keep these to OT threads. BTW, Crude is down 6% as I post this. Thanks for the tip! LOL

Street prices went up a dime a gallon today.

[Redwing]

Street prices went up a dime a gallon today.

And in MI they went down today.10-15 cents. and reports are that they are heading lower yet. Maybe it's dependent on location?