10 IUP Crimson Hawks
GAME
SETON HILL
4
October 1, 2016 4:00 PM Indiana, Pa. Frank Cignetti Field @ George P. Miller Stadium
BREAKDOWN #8/10
IUP Crimson Hawks 3-0, 1-0 PSAC West
RECORD
3-1, 0-1 PSAC West
RANKING
#8 in AFCA Coaches
RANKING
NR in AFCA Coaches
LAST GAME
Sept. 24 lost to
#10 in D2Football Media
2016 SCHEDULES LAST GAME #8/10 DATE
IUP (3-0, 1-0 PSAC West)
RANK
SEPTEMBER 10 10/14 17 9/13 24 9/12 OCTOBER 1 8/10 8 15 22 29 NOVEMBER 5 12
OPPONENT
RANK
at East Stroudsburg at Cheyney at Edinboro *
SEPTEMBER 3 10 17 24 OCTOBER 1 8 15 22 29 NOVEMBER 5 12
W 73-42 W 55-0 W 56-28
Seton Hill * at California * Slippery Rock * Clarion * at Gannon *
4 PM 7 PM 2 PM 1 PM 12 PM
Mercyhurst * Bloomsburg
at Bowie State at Millersville Kutztown California (Pa.) *
NR in D2Football Media
1 PM 1 PM
RESULT/TIME
W 50-48 W 38-24 W 44-22 L 59-17
at 8/10 IUP * Clarion * at Gannon * Mercyhurst * at Edinboro *
4 PM 12 PM 12 PM 4 PM 3 PM
at Slippery Rock * Shippensburg
3 PM 12 PM
WHAT’S INSIDE Game Information ..................................................1 Game Storylines .....................................................1 2016 IUP Schedule .................................................1 IUP Football Quick Facts......................................2 AFCA / D2Football Polls.......................................3 IUP’s Record Breakdown .....................................4 Career Games Played/Started ...........................5 IUP Head Coach Curt Cignetti ............................6 IUP/Opponents Series Information .................. 7 PSAC Standings ..................................................... 7 IUP Depth Chart .....................................................8 IUP Pronunciations ...............................................8 Game-by-Game Starters .....................................9 The Last Time It Happened ..............................10 100/300 Yard Milestones .................................10 IUP Records............................................................ 11 20-Yard Plays/Breakdown ................................ 12 2015 IUP Scoring Drives..................................... 13 IUP Roster ....................................................... 14-15 2016 IUP Statistics ........................................16-22
California (Pa.), 59-17
HEAD COACH
Curt Cignetti
HEAD COACH
Isaac Collins
CAREER RECORD
46-15 / 6th year
CAREER RECORD
35-35 / 7th year
IUP RECORD
h year 46-15 / 6th
SHU RECORD
10-27 / 4th year
vs. IUP
0-3
vs. Cignetti
0-3
CIGNETTI vs. SHU 3-0 IUP vs. SHU
OPPONENT
Sept. 24 defeated Edinboro, 56-28
RESULT/TIME
Seton Hill (3-1, 0-1 PSAC West) DATE
Seton Hill Griffins
RECORD
3-0
THE GAME The 8th-ranked Crimson Hawks welcome Seton Hill for their 2016 home opener this Saturday at Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. IUP is 3-0 on the year and 1-0 in the division after last week’s 56-28 win at Edinboro. IUP took a 42-0 lead late into the third quarter before Edinboro could get on the board, and totaled 335 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Seton Hill is 3-1 (0-1) after dropping its first game of the year, 59-17 to California (Pa.) last weekend, giving up 532 yards of total offense and 28 first downs to the Vulcans. The game will be broadcast on WQMU 92.5 FM with the voice of IUP Athletics, Jack Benedict, calling the action. You can also listen on u92radio.com and on the u92radio app on your smartphone.
HOW TO FOLLOW WQMU 92.5 FM/U92radio.com Jack Benedict, play-by play Ab Dettorre, analyst Greg Drahuschak, sideline *pregame show begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff
IUP-TV/YouTube.com TBD, play-by-play TBD, analyst
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Twitter @IUPfootball @IUPCrimsonHawk
STORYLINES • For the second straight week,
• IUP’s 184 points in its first three
• IUP HC Curt Cignetti is 3-0
the Crimson Hawks will be tested
games are the most in a three-
against Seton Hill, including last
with a high-scoring offense led
game stretch in program history
year’s 47-10 road victory
The Griffins average 37.3 points
• IUP R-So. QB Lenny Williams
• Cignetti owns a 27-9 record
per game behind QB Christian
leads the nation in both com-
against PSAC West teams
Strong, who is second in Division
pletion percentage (80.4) and
II with 410.5 passing yards per
passing efficiency (240.9); He’s
• The Crimson Hawks have won
game
also 10th in points responsible
all three meetings with Seton
for per game (22.5)
Hill, outscoring the Griffins
by a productive quarterback;
• Strong has also tossed 12
124-38
touchdowns and has 63.0 com-
• Williams had his “coming out
pletion percentage
party” last year at Seton Hill,
• Seton Hill’s 3-0 start was the
breaking a PSAC QB rushing
best under fourth year head
• Much like Edinboro’s defense
record with 205 yards on 16
coach Isaac Collins, and already
last week, Seton Hill is among
carries; it was his first of five
tied with the most games won
the worst in the country in sever-
straight 100-yard games
since joining the PSAC in 2013
al defensive categories, including passing (305.8 ypg) and scoring
• As a team, IUP ran for 328
(38.3 ppg)
yards and four touchdowns in last year’s meeting
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QUICK FACTS
NOTEBOOK
Location
Indiana, Pa.
Enrollment
Around 14,000
Founded
1875
Athletics Affiliation
NCAA Division II
Conference
CRIMSON HAWKS A TOP 10 TEAM IN BOTH THE COACHES AND MEDIA POLLS IUP is ranked in the top 25 of both the AFCA Coaches and D2Football.com Media polls for the fourth straight week. The Crimson Hawks moved up to No. 8 in the AFCA poll after two weeks at No. 9, and slid up two spots to No. 10 by D2Football.com.
PSAC (West)
Colors
Crimson & Gray
IUP IMPROVED TO 32-2 IN PSAC WEST OPENERS DATING BACK TO 1983
Nickname
Crimson Hawks
IUP has had incredible success in PSAC West openers dating back to 1983, winning 32 of those 34, with its
President
Dr. Michael Driscoll
Athletic Director
Steve Roach
Stadium
Frank Cignetti Field at
56-28 victory at Edinboro on Saturday. IUP had a 26-game win streak between 1983-2008. The Crimson Hawks’ two PSAC West-opening losses have come to Mercyhurst in 2009 (20-16) and Slippery Rock in 2011 (20-6). IUP is on a current streak of five straight PSAC West-opening wins dating back to 2012.
George P. Miller Stadium Capacity
6,000
CIGNETTI vs. THE PSAC WEST HC Curt Cignetti is 27-9 (.750) in his six seasons against schools from the PSAC West, including a 6-1
SPORTS INFORMATION
mark in 2012 and 2015. He is 3-0 all-time against Seton Hill, including last year’s 47-10 win in Greensburg.
Sports Information Director
Ryan Rebholz
Office Phone
724-357-2747
Email
[email protected]
Cignetti has outscored the Griffins 124-38 in those three meetings. IUP IS PSAC WEST’s WINNINGEST TEAM SINCE 1986 Since 1986, IUP has the most overall wins and divisional wins of any team in the PSAC West. The program
FOOTBALL HISTORY
owns an overall record of 258-84-1 (.754) along with a conference record of 153-37-1 (.804) during that
First Year of Football (Modern Year)
1927
span. IUP clinched a share of the division 2015 division crown, the program’s 16th in 30 years.
Last Playoff Appearance
2015
Team
W-L
Pct.
NCAA Playoffs
PSAC West Titles
IUP
153-37-1
.804
16
16
Slippery Rock
124-64-3
.657
5
8
6
Edinboro
106-83-2
.560
8
5
2
California
92-99
.482
5
5
Shippensburg
71-65-2
.518
1
2
Clarion
69-122
.361
1
2 0
All-Time Record (Pct)
537-264-23 (.666)
Division II Playoff Appearances
16
Division II National Semifinal Apperances Division II Championship Appearances All-Time Division II Playoff Record
19-16
COACHING STAFF
Gannon
27-32
.458
0
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
Mercyhurst
24-35
.408
1
1
Alma Mater
West Virginia, 1982
Lock Haven
20-154-2
.114
0
0
Seton Hill
4-20
.167
0
0
IUP Record (Years)
43-15 (five)
Offensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Marty Higgins South Dakota St., 1982
Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Paul Tortorella Slippery Rock, 1985
Football Office
724-357-2780
CRIMSON HAWKS OFFENSE IS OUT TO AN HISTORICAL START The IUP offense is off to its best start - ever. Through three games, IUP has scored 184 points, the most in the first three games in program history. In fact, its the best three-game stretch of any IUP team in its illustrious history. Currently, the Crimson Hawks rank in the top five in Division II in three of the four major offensive statistical categories - first in total offense (610.7), second in scoring (61.3) and fifth in rushing
TEAM INFORMATION 2015 Overall Record 2015 PSAC Record/West Finish Final Ranking (AFCA/D2Football)
(323.0). The Crimson Hawks are also third in passing efficiency (203.8) and 24th in passing offense (287.7). 9-3 6-1/t-1st 19/19
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost
10/2
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost
7/4
Specialists Starters Returning/Lost
2/0
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
IUP’s SPREAD OFFENSE LOOKS TO EVOLVE AND IMPROVE IN YEAR TWO A big reason for IUP’s playoff year in 2015 was the switch from a traditional pro-style offense to a new spread scheme under OC Marty Higgins. The Crimson Hawks improved in nearly all areas, and as they head into the second year of the offense, they hope to grow the playbook and increase production. Category 2016 2015 2014 Rush Yds/Game
323.0
293.6
Rushing TDs
16
40
162.3 17
287.7
144.4
210.8
Curt Cignetti - Head Coach
Sideline
Pass Yds/Game
Paul Tortorella - Def. Coord./Safties
Sideline
Passing TDs
7
11
18
Jim Smith - Linebackers/Spec. Teams
Sideline
Passing Efficiency
203.8
128.5
125.9
Mike Campolo - Offensive Line
Sideline
Total Yds/Game
610.7
438.0
373.1
Mike Shanahan - Wide Receivers
Sideline
Points/Game
61.3
35.8
25.6
Anthony Leonard - Defensive Line
Sideline
Luke Barker - Running Backs
Sideline
THE BIG PLAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE IN 2016 The Crimson Hawks have 20 plays of 20 yards or more through three games this season, including 11 in the
Marty Higgins - Off. Coord./QBs
Booth
opener at East Stroudsburg. R-So. QB Lenny Williams, Jr. has been responsible for 11 of those long plays,
Johnny Franco - Cornerbacks
Booth
all passing, including a 72-yard scoring toss to Jr. Allen Wright, the longest IUP offensive play since 2008.
John Pettina - Volunteer Asst.
Booth IUP is 35-7 UNDER CURT CIGNETTI WHEN A PLAYER RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS In his five-plus seasons as head coach, Cignetti has a 35-7 record when an IUP player rushes for at least 100 yards in a game. Fr. RB Samir Bullock has reached the century mark twice this year, putting up 153 yards last week at Edinboro. Bullock is one of five players on the current roster to have a 100-yard game, and one of 11 players during the Cignetti era to go over the century mark. Cignetti is also 6-0 when two players top the 100-yard mark, with four of those wins coming last year.
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IUP’s 100-yard rushers 100-Yard
AFCA COACHES POLL
Career-
Name
Games
High
Opponent
RK
SCHOOL (1st VOTES)
Lenny Williams, QB
6
205
at Seton Hill (2015)
1.
Northwest Missouri St. (30)
‘16 REC
4-0
LAST
1
Chris Temple, RB
6
255
California (2015)
2.
Grand Valley St. (Mich.)
4-0
2
Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB
6
164
at Mercyhurst (2015)
3.
West Georgia
4-0
3
Samir Bullock, RB
2
153
at Edinboro (2016)
4.
Shepherd (W.Va.)
4-0
4
Drew Harris, RB
1
109
Lock Haven (2015)
5.
Ashland (Ohio)
4-0
5
6.
Texas A&M-Commerce
3-0
6 8
LENNY WILLIAMS CONTINUING WHERE HE LEFT OFF AFTER STANDOUT FRESHMAN YEAR
7.
Henderson St. (Ark.)
4-0
R-So. QB Lenny Williams had his strongest collegiate game against East Stroudsburg, totaling 468 yards
8.
Indiana (Pa.)
3-0
9
and six touchdowns in the 31-point victory. His passing totals of 380 yards and three touchdowns were
9.
Slippery Rock (Pa.)
4-0
10
both career-highs, and his 468 total yards is the second most in program history to his own 504 yards last
10. Midwestern St. (Texas)
3-0
11
year at Slippery Rock. Williams had a breakout year in his first season with the Crimson Hawks in 2015,
11.
Tuskegee (Ala.)
4-0
12
earning top freshman honors in both Super Region One and the PSAC West, and earned second team
12.
Sioux Falls (S.D.)
4-0
14
all-league honors at quarterback. His all-around playmaking abilities made him one of 38 nominees for the
13.
Ferris St. (Mich.)
3-1
7
14.
Azusa Pacific (Calif.)
4-0
15
15.
Assumption (Mass.)
4-0
17
16.
Florida Tech
4-0
19
17.
Colorado Mesa
4-0
18
18.
North Alabama
2-1
20
19.
2015 Harlon Hill Trophy, given annually to the Division II Football Player of the Year. WILLIAMS LEADS THE NATION IN COMPLETION PERCENTAGE, PASSING EFFICIENCY Through three games, Williams leads all of Division II with a 80.4 completion percentage and a 240.9 passing efficiency. He’s completed 41-of-51 passes for 739 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in a combined 7.5 quarters of work. His current numbers throughout a four quarter game average 22 completions, 394 yards, and three touchdowns. Williams’ 2016 Game-by-Game Passing
Rushing
Opponent
C-A-I
Pct
Yds
TD
at E. Stroudsburg
20-24-0
83.3
380
3
at Cheyney
9-13-0
69.2
152
3
Effic
No
Yds
Avg
TDs
Tot Yds
257.58
14
88
6.3
3
468
243.60
11
32
2.9
0
184
at Edinboro
12-14-0
85.7
207
0
209.91
12
69
5.8
2
276
Totals
41-51-0
80.4
739
6
240.93
37
189
5.1
5
928 (309.3)
Minnesota St.
3-1
21
20. Harding (Ark.)
4-0
25
21.
4-0
NR
3-1
13
23. Emporia St. (Kan.)
3-1
NR
3-0
NR
3-1
16
24. California (Pa.) 25. Augustana (S.D.)
D2FOOTBALL.COM MEDIA POLL
WILLIAMS IS ALSO 10TH IN DIVISION II IN POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR PER GAME Williams has accounted for 11 touchdowns - six passing, five rushing - in the first three games of his 2016
North Carolina-Pembroke
22. Central Missouri
RK
SCHOOL
season. That averages out to 22.5 points responsible for per game, which ranks 10th in Division II. Last
1
Northwest Missouri
‘16 REC
4-0
LAST
1
year, Williams totaled 21 touchdowns - nine passing, 12 rushing - in 12 games.
2
West Georgia
4-0
2
3
Grand Valley
4-0
3
CRIMSON HAWKS HAVE USED A BEVY OF BALL CARRIERS THROUGH THREE GAMES
4
Ashland
4-0
4
IUP is fifth in the nation with 323.0 rushing yards per game, and has used eight different ball carriers in
5
Shepherd
4-0
5
the first three games to reach that average. Bullock is the Crimson Hawks’ leading ground gainer with 313
6
North Alabama
yards (104.3 rpg) and an 8.2 average. Williams is second with 189 yards and leads the team with five of the
7
Midwestern State
Crimson Hawks’ 16 rushing touchdowns. Name Att Yds
8 Avg
TD
LG
Avg/G
9
Samir Bullock, RB
8.2
4
63
104.3
10
IUP
11
Slippery Rock
4-0
13
12
Sioux Falls
4-0
14
13
Emporia State
3-1
18
14
Tuskegee
4-0
15
15
Central Missouri
3-1
6
16
Minnesota State
3-1
17
17
Ferris State
3-1
8
18
Azusa Pacific
4-0
19
19
Florida Tech
4-0
24
20
Assumption
4-0
22
21
Minnesota Duluth
22
38
313
Lenny Williams, QB
37
189
5.1
5
17
63.0
Chris Temple, RB
20
102
5.1
3
26
34.0
Mike Pietropola, QB
18
97
5.4
1
25
32.3
Aiden Schaffer, RB
13
94
7.2
0
26
31.3
Malik Anderson, RB
15
70
4.7
1
10
35.0
Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB
5
33
6.6
0
9
33.0
Walt Pegues, WR
1
21
21.0
0
21
7.0
SAMIR BULLOCK LEADS DIVISION II TRUE FRESHMEN IN RUSHING Bullock has been the Crimson Hawks’ top back this fall, leading the team with 313 yards. His 104.3 rushing yards per game is the top mark for all Division II true freshmen and ranks sixth in the PSAC. His 8.2 yard average on 38 carries leads the conference and ranks fifth overall in the country. He has three big play runs this year - 63 yards (TD) at East Stroudsburg, 57 yards (TD) and 26 yards at Edinboro. BULLOCK AND WALT PEGUES AMONG PSAC’S TOP ALL-PURPOSE THREATS In addition to his running back duties, Bullock has also seen time returning kicks as he’s joined Jr. WR Walt Pegues as one of the top all-purpose threats in the conference. Bullock ranks sixth in the PSAC with 156.3 yards per game while Pegues is seventh with 152.0 yards per game. Name
Rush
Rec
P Ret
KO Ret
Total
Samir Bullock, RB
313
12
0
144
469
Yds/G 156.3
Walt Pegues, WR
21
395
24
16
456
152.0
3
2-1
7
3-0
9
Texas A&M-Commerce
3-0
10
Henderson State
4-0
11
3-0
12
3-1
21
Colorado Mesa
4-0
NR
23
Harding
4-0
NR
24
Augustana
3-1
16
25
Valdosta State
2-1
25
WALT PEGUES RANKS SEVENTH IN THE NATION IN RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME
RECORD BREAKDOWN 2016 3-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
September October November December IUP’s Record vs. PSAC Teams at home 0-0 on the road 3-0 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC West Teams at home 0-0 on the road 1-0 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC East Teams at home 0-0 on the road 2-0 IUP vs. Ranked Opponents at home 0-0 on the road 0-0 IUP’s Record in Games... decided by 7 pts or less 0-0 decided by 3 pts or less 0-0 home during day 0-0 home at night 0-0 away during day 2-0 away at night 1-0 IUP’s Record When Scoring... less than 20 points 0-0 20+ points 0-0 30+ points 3-0 IUP’s Record When Allowing... 14 or fewer points 1-0 24 or fewer points 0-0 25+ points 2-0 IUP’s Record When... leading after the 1st qtr 3-0 trailing after the first qtr 0-0 tied after the 1st qtr 0-0 leading at halftime 3-0 trailing at halftime 0-0 tied at halftime 0-0 leading after the 3rd qtr 3-0 trailing after the 3rd qtr 0-0 tied after the 3rd qtr 0-0 IUP’s Record With... less than 300 yds tot offense 0-0 300+ yards total offense 0-0 400+ yards total offense 1-0 500+ yards total offense 2-0 less than 100 yards rush 0-0 100+ yards rushing 0-0 150+ yards rushing 0-0 200+ yards rushing 1-0 250+ yards rushing 2-0 less than 200 yards pass 0-0 200+ yards passing 1-0 250+ yards passing 1-0 300+ yards passing 0-0 350+ yards passing 1-0 IUP’s Record When Allowing... less than 200 total yards 1-0 less than 300 total yards 0-0 less than 400 total yards 1-0 400+ yards total offense 1-0 less than 100 yards rush 2-0 100+ yards rush 1-0 less than 200 yards pass 1-0 less than 300 yards pass 1-0 300+ yards pass 1-0
A former all-region honoree as a kick returner, Pegues has turned into a dominant receiver, as he ranks Cignetti 17-5 16-6 13-3 0-1 20-6 20-7 14-3 13-6 6-3 7-1
second in the PSAC and seventh in Division II with 131.7 receiving yards per game. Totaling 21 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns, his 7.0 receptions per game is also tied for second in the league and ranks 22nd in the country. Pegues’ 2016 Game-by-Game Opponent
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
at E. Stroudsburg
12
195
16.3
1
56
at Cheyney
2
31
15.5
1
19
at Edinboro
7
169
24.1
1
45
Totals
21
395
18.8
3
56
PEGUES EXTENDS STREAK TO 26 STRAIGHT GAMES WITH A RECEPTION With seven receptions last week, Pegues extended his consecutive games with a catch streak to 26 straight. That stretch began with his first career game in 2014. For his career, Pegues has 123 receptions
4-3 2-5
for 1,755 yards and 10 touchdowns in 26 games. NEWCOMER CHRIS WUESTER DEVELOPING INTO A THREAT IN THE PASS GAME
5-7 2-2 22-5 1-1 21-7 2-2 3-9 34-4 33-3
Gr. WR Chris Wuestner had a big day at Cheyney, catching eight passes for 169 yards and a touchdown. He tallied three big plays, catching passes of 50, 36, and 24 yards. Wuestner was a late addition to the IUP roster, joining the Crimson Hawks a week before their 2016 season opener. He’s also made an impact on special teams, picking up a blocked punt and returning it 12 yards for a touchdown. ALL-AMERICAN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN ETHAN COOPER MAKES POSITION CHANGE Sr. OL Ethan Cooper started the season opener as IUP’s right tackle, a change from his usual spot at left guard. An All-American pick last season, he made his 28th consecutive start last week, which includes 23 straight games at left guard. He’s earned preseason All-American hype this year from The Sporting News and D2Football.com.
31-0 34-5 5-10
EXPERIENCED OFFENSIVE LINE HAS SOME RESHUFFLING IN 2016 Including Cooper’s move, IUP had three new starters along the offensive line. R-Fr. Jeff Arnold moved into the starting center position while Sr. Ed Bier took over Cooper’s spot at left guard. Bier has played in 24
37-5 4-5 5-5 41-2 4-11 1-2 45-3 1-12 0-0 4-5 32-8 27-4 7-1 0-3 34-10 33-4 26-2 22-2 32-8 12-6 5-4 2-3 2-3 14-0 28-2 38-5 2-9 28-6 18-9 32-3 35-9 4-5
career games, including two starts at the end of the 2015 season at center. So. Joe Peterson returned at left tackle, where he started the last seven games last season, and R-Sr. Tony Morgante returned at right guard after starting 12 games there a season ago. IUP HAS SCORED 16 DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS SINCE 2011; 42 SINCE 2003 Annually one of the PSAC’s - and the nation’s - strongest defenses, IUP has scored 16 total defensive touchdowns since 2011 and 42 since 2003. IUP didn’t wait long to get its first of 2016, with Jr. DT Jemal Averette returning an interception eight yards for a second quarter score at ESU. In 12 games last season, the Crimson Hawks scored six defensive touchdowns, including three at Mercyhurst. Not included in that total was a special teams touchdown, a 34-yard blocked punt return for a score against Cheyney. Last year’s total was the most IUP has had in a single season since the start of 2003, eclipsing the previous high of four in 2010, 2009, 2007 and 2003. The Crimson Hawks’ 16 defensive touchdowns since 2011 Year
Opponent
TD
2016
at ESU
Jemal Averette 8-yard interception return
Result IUP def. ESU 73-42
2015
Cheyney
Allen Wright 23-yard interception return
IUP def. Cheyney, 62-0
2015
at Mercyhurst
Takhi Turner 7-yard interception return
IUP def. Mercyhurst, 35-14
2015
at Mercyhurst
Dorian Lane 80-yard interception return
IUP def. Mercyhurst, 35-14
2015
at Mercyhurst
Steve Franco 50-yard interception return
IUP def. Mercyhurst, 35-14
2015
Lock Haven
Dorian Lane 19-yard interception return
IUP def. Lock Haven, 38-13
2015
Kutztown
Matt Mowad 23-yard interception return
Kutztown def. IUP, 34-33
2014
Clarion
A. Robertson 14-yard interception return
IUP def. Clarion, 31-0
2013
at Clarion
Marco Pecora 45-yard interception return
IUP def. Clarion 42-14
2013
Millersville
Jay Watkins 20-yard fumble recovery
IUP def. Millersville, 62-3
2013
at Seton Hill
Dorian Lane 39-yard interception return
IUP def. Seton Hill 26-0
2012
#25 Shepherd
Carl Fleming 77-yard interception return
IUP def. Shepherd, 27-17
2012
#7 Shippensburg Carl Fleming 40-yard interception return
2012
at Gannon
Terrell Holloway 8-yard interception return
IUP def. Gannon, 38-35
2011
at Lock Haven
M. Toussaint 29-yard interception return
IUP def. Lock Haven, 56-6
2011
at Clarion
Johnny Franco 42-yard interception return
IUP def. Clarion, 38-7
4
IUP def. Shippensburg, 41-10
THE DEFENSIVE LINE AGAIN BOASTS DEPTH The Crimson Hawks feature a defensive front that has seen 14 players see time through three games this year. R-So. DE Diamond Jones leads all linemen and ranks sixth on the team with 11 total tackles, adding 1.5 TFLs and a half-sack. He’s in his first full year as an end after making the switch from linebacker last year. • Altogether, IUP linemen have combined for 65 tackles, 12.0 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. • Jr. DT Jemal Averette highlights the group as a returning all-region and All-PSAC performer who has 88 tackles and 16.5 TFLs in 25 career games; He scored his first career touchdown on an eight-year interception return at ESU • R-Jr. DT Jordan Diven has seven tackles and leads the Crimson Hawks with 3.5 TFLs and 2.0 sacks • Fr. DE Dondrea Tillman saw his first career action at Cheyney with seven tackles and 2.0 TFLs • Jr. Justin Weldon moved into the starting lineup at nose guard this year and has played in 20 games FRESHMEN STEPPING IN AT LINEBACKER; KEVIN CLARKE RETURNED AT EDINBORO True freshmen linebackers Nick Amendola and Damon Lloyd have seen significant playing time early this year, with Amendola starting two games and Lloyd starting the season opener. Lloyd is fourth on the team with 12 total tackles and has broken up a pass, with Amendola totaling six stops. Sr. LB Myles Catlin has seven tackles and leads the team with four pass breakups in two games. R-Sr. LB Kevin Clarke returned to the lineup at Edinboro after missing the first two games with an injury. Leading IUP Linebackers Player
GP/GS
Tkl
Solo
TFL
Sacks
Damon Lloyd
3/1
12
4
0.0
0.0
PBU 1
Myles Catlin
2/2
7
5
0.0
0.0
4 0
Nick Amendola 3/2
6
4
0.5
0.0
Nick Dubowski 2/0
4
1
0.5
0.5
0
Totals
29
14
1.0
0.5
5
NEWCOMER ANTHONY DAVIS LEADS THE CRIMSON HAWKS IN TACKLES R-So. DB Anthony Davis has been a consistent contributor in his first year on campus, leading the Crimson Hawks with 16 tackles through three games despite not being a starter. The Temple transfer tallied a season-high seven stops at Cheyney and also has 2.5 TFLs and a sack this year. EXPERIENCED SECONDARY STEPPING UP FOR THE CRIMSON HAWKS Much like the defensive line, the IUP secondary also boasts a strong rotation of 12 players who boast plenty of experience. Six players have played in 20 or more career games in the defensive backfield, led by R-Sr. Ackeno Robertson with 35 (23 starts). The group has combined for 95 tackles to go along with four interceptions and 10 additional passes broken up. Player
GP/GS
Tkl
INT
Ackeno Robertson
35/23
106
3
PBU 8
Steve Franco - R-Sr.
26/26
121
3
8
Jay Watkins - R-Jr.
25/21
74
1
22
Eric Doe - Jr.
25/0
33
1
0
Takhi Turner - Jr.
24/13
98
4
9
Ronald Womack - R-Jr.
24/3
29
0
6
Mikale Makle - So.
14/9
21
3
4
IUP AMONG NATIONAL LEADERS WITH THREE BLOCKED KICKS The IUP special teams units have combined for three blocked kicks - two field goals, one punt - through three games in 2016. The Crimson Hawks have scored on two of those, including a 95-yard blocked field goal returned for a touchdown by Jr. DB Eric Doe, the fifth longest play in IUP history. IUP’s blocked kicks in 2016 Opponent
Player
Type
at Cheyney
Mason Tortorice
FG
Result Recovered by Cheyney
at Cheyney
Isaiah Stokes
FG
Erie Doe 95 yard return (TD)
at Edinboro
Diamond Jones
Punt
Chris Wuestner 12 yard return (TD)
MIKE PIETROPOLA SEES TIME ON SPECIAL TEAMS, AT QUARTERBACK So. QB Mike Pietropola has proven his value at several positions in his 15 career games, seeing time on the kickoff team, as a holder, punt returner, and in the defensive backfield as a true freshman in 2015. After converting to wide receiver this spring, he was forced to move back to quarterback - his original position - for fall camp. He remains IUP’s holder, and has seen time on the kickoff team and as a quarterback in all three IUP games. He’s 6-18 passing for 124 yards and a touchdown, has 97 rushing yards and a score of 18 carries, and has two tackles.
5
CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED Player ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 Malik Allen, DL ----Devin Altland, WR ---- 8/0 Nick Amendola, LB ----Malik Anderson, RB ----Jeff Arnold, OL ----Jemal Averette, DL --- 11/0 12/12 Devonne Barnes, OL ----Noah Bertram, TE ---- 3/0 Ed Bier, OL -- 2/0 7/1 12/2 Seamus Bishof, OL ---- 1/0 Sean Bowling, PK ---- 11/0 Swahneek Brown, WR ---- 11/11 Samir Bullock, RB ----Myles Catlin, LB -- 9/0 11/4 12/0 Dan Charmo, OL --- 10/9 6/1 Kevin Clarke, LB -- 10/1 11/11 12/12 Ethan Cooper, OL -- 6/3 11/11 12/12 Josh Coulter, DL* ----Anthony Davis, DB* ----Adam Deardorff, WR ---- 2/0 Andrew DeGol, DB -- 9/0 8/0 5/0 Gabriel Diaz, OL --- 2/0 9/6 Jordan Diven, DL ---- 9/2 Eric Doe, DB --- 10/0 12/0 Nick Dubowski, LB -- 5/2 10/7 12/0 Deandre Easterling, DL ---- 12/2 Kevin Edwards, TE -- 11/1 9/1 9/6 Steve Franco, DB -- 3/0 11/11 12/12 JoJo Gause, WR ----Drew Harris, RB ---- 7/0 Caleb Horton, WR ----Maurice House, DB ----C.J. Jackson, TE --- 10/1 10/3 Morgan Jackson, DB ----Diamond Jones, DE ---- 12/1 Zac Kelly, WR ----Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB --- 11/10 7/2 Damon Lloyd, LB ----Mikale Makle, DB ---- 12/7 Collin McAllister, DL ----Dom McNeill, WR ----Tony Morgante, OL -- 8/1 4/2 12/12 Matt Mowad, DL --- 11/3 8/5 CJ Odegbo, DL ---- 11/0 Rex Pearce, TE --- 8/0 12/0 Walt Pegues, WR --- 11/2 12/12 Joe Peterson, OL ---- 8/7 Mike Pietropola, QB ---- 12/0 Ackeno Robertson, DB -- 9/0 11/11 12/12 Andrew Robertson, DB ----Aiden Schaffer, RB ---- 1/0 Dyllon Scott, DL ---- 5/2 Jordan Spangler, P* -- 11/0 11/0 12/0 Matt Spegal, P 3/0 11/0 11/0 3/0 JR Stevens, DB ----Ryan Stewart, PK* -- 10/0 10/0 11/0 Isaiah Stokes, DB ----Chris Temple, RB --- 9/1 10/9 Dondrea Tillman, DL ----Mason Tortorice, DL --- 3/0 12/0 Takhi Turner, DB --- 10/9 11/1 Jay Watkins, DB -- 9/5 1/1 12/12 Zack Weaver, LB ----Justin Weldon, DL --- 7/0 10/2 Lenny Williams, QB ---- 12/11 Miles Williamson, WR ---- 4/0 Zaire Willis, OL ----Kidus Woldeyes, OL ---- 11/10 Ronald Womack, DB --- 10/0 11/0 Allen Wright, WR --- 11/7 11/0 Q. Wright-Downing, DL ----Chris Wuestner, WR* -- 9/1 13/0 0/0 *Transfers; not all years played at IUP
‘16 3/0 3/1 3/2 2/0 3/3 2/2 3/0 2/0 3/3 2/0 3/0 -3/0 2/2 3/0 1/1 3/3 2/0 3/0 1/0 1/0 3/0 3/1 3/0 2/0 2/1 3/3 3/3 3/3 1/0 1/0 1/0 2/0 1/0 3/3 3/0 1/0 3/1 2/2 2/0 3/0 3/3 2/2 3/0 3/0 3/3 3/3 3/0 3/0 3/1 3/0 3/0 1/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 3/0 3/3 2/0 3/0 3/3 3/3 1/0 3/3 3/3 1/0 3/0 3/0 3/3 1/0 1/0 3/2
Tot 3/0 11/1 3/2 2/0 3/3 25/14 3/0 5/0 25/6 3/0 14/0 11/11 3/0 34/6 19/11 34/25 32/29 12/0 3/0 3/0 23/0 14/6 12/3 25/0 29/9 14/3 32/11 29/26 3/3 8/0 1/0 1/0 22/4 1/0 15/4 3/0 19/12 3/1 14/9 2/0 3/0 27/18 21/10 14/0 23/0 26/17 11/10 15/0 35/23 3/1 4/0 8/2 35/0 30/0 3/0 34/0 3/0 22/13 2/0 18/0 24/13 25/21 1/0 20/5 15/14 5/0 3/0 14/10 24/3 23/7 1/0 25/3
CURT CIGNETTI (6th SEASON) Curt Cignetti enters his sixth year at the helm of the IUP football program in 2016. Through five seasons, Cignetti has a record of 43-15, going 26-9 in PSAC West play and 3-2 in the NCAA playoffs. He has a record of 23-6 at home and 20-8 on the road. The Crimson Hawks finished the 2015 season ranked No. 19 in the final American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll after posting a 9-3 record which included a trip to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. It was the third time in the last four seasons IUP was ranked in the top 25, coming in at No. 7 in 2012 and No. 24 in 2013. IUP opened the NCAA Division II playoffs with a 47-21 victory at Charleston, putting together a comeback that included 41 second half points. Dual threat redshirt freshman quarterback Lenny Williams finished with 252 total yards and five touchdowns, The Crimson Hawks, who averaged the fifth-best ground attack in the nation at 293.6 yards per game, totaled 347 rushing yards against Charleston. For their efforts, left guard Ethan Cooper was named a Football Gazette third-team All-American, while Williams was named the Super Region One and PSAC West Freshman of the Year. Eleven Crimson Hawks were named given all-conference honors, while six were named to the all-region second team.
QUICK FACTS Manette (Lawer) Curtis, Carly Ann and Natalie Elise West Virginia University Bachelor’s Degree Business (1982)
Wife: Children: Education:
WHERE HE’S BEEN YEARS
POSITION(S)
1983-84
Graduate Asst
SCHOOL
1985
QBs/WRs
1986-88
Quarterbacks
Rice
1989-92
Quarterbacks
Temple
1993-99
QBs/TEs/Rec. Coord.
Pitt
2000-06
QBs/TEs/Rec. Coord.
NC State
2007-10
WRs/Rec. Coord.
Alabama
2011-pres
Head Coach
IUP
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD NOTES
The rushing offense was also one of the best in the nation, as Tuck teamed with De’Antwan Williams to help IUP rush for 259.3 yards per game, 10th in the nation (as of 12/1). The Crimson Hawks 3,630 net rushing yards broke the single-season program record of 3,211 set in 1993. IUP averaged 33.6 points and 417.5 yards of total offense. They were also second in the nation in time of possession, keeping the ball an average of 34:16 per contest. 2012 also marked Cignetti’s 30th year of coaching. Prior to IUP, Cignetti spent four seasons as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide win the 2009 BCS National Championship with a 14-0 record. He brought in the consensus No. 1 recruiting class in the country in 2008, the first of three straight classes which finished in the top five nationally.
IUP entered 2015 ranked fifth in the PSAC West preseason coaches’ poll, before finishing the year with a share of the division title with a 6-1 conference record.
In addition to the national title, Cignetti was part of Alabama teams that posted a record of 33-3 over the past three regular seasons, including 29 consecutive regular season victories, won the 2008 and 2009 SEC West championship and earned a berth in the 2008 Sugar Bowl.
The Crimson Hawks finished 2012 with a 12-2 overall record, advancing to the Super Region One Championship (NCAA quarterfinals) at Winston-Salem State, ultimately falling to the Rams 21-17.
Among his recruits was Mark Ingram, who won the 2008 Heisman Trophy. He coached Julio Jones, the Associated Press SEC Freshman of the Year and Columbus Touchdown Club National Freshman of the Year the same season.
IUP went 6-1 in PSAC West play, with its only loss at then sixth-ranked California 26-24 on Sept. 22. The record was good for first in the division, earning the right to host East champion Shippensburg in the PSAC “State Game.” The Crimson Hawks would use a 27-10 first half lead in the game en route to a dominating 41-10 victory over the Red Raiders for the program’s first championship game win since 1987. (Note: The “State Game” was not played from 1988-2007)
On the strength of his accomplishments in the recruiting battles and the successes his players had on the field, Cignetti was honored as one of four finalists for the 2010 FootballScoop Wide Receivers Coach of the Year.
Pitt Davidson
DiPasquale – who were named Capital One Academic All-America’s. In 2012, the Crimson Hawks were the top defense in the nation, leading Division II in scoring defense (12.5 points per game) and total defense (257.9 yards per game). IUP was also third in the nation in turnover margin with a +21.
The Crimson Hawks earned the third seed in Super Region One and defeated sixth-seeded Shepherd 27-17 at home in the first round. They’d go on to defeat second-seeded New Haven (Conn.) on the road in the second round before the loss at top seed Winston-Salem State. The postseason appearance was the first for IUP since 2007 and the first NCAA quarterfinal appearance since 2002. For his efforts, Cignetti was named the PSAC West Coach of the Year, helping 14 of his players to All-PSAC West honors after the season. That includes PSAC West Offensive Player of the Year Harvie Tuck, who finished his senior season with 1,660 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. Cignetti also boasts six all-region players and two student-athletes – seniors Johnny Franco and Anthony
Cignetti joined the staff at Alabama after spending seven seasons (2000-06) as the recruiting coordinator at North Carolina State while also coaching tight ends from 200002 and 2005-06 and quarterbacks during the 2003 and 2004 campaigns. The Wolfpack qualified for five bowl games during that time, including the 2002 Gator Bowl when N.C. State set a school record with 11 wins. One of his last recruits before moving to Alabama was quarterback Russell Wilson out of Virginia, who committed to NC State before moving on to Wisconsin as a senior. He finished his collegiate career with a 60.9 completion percentage, 11,720 yards and 109 touchdowns before getting drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round 2012 and leading them to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory. Two of his recruiting classes ranked in the top 10 in the nation, and Rivals.com named him one of the top 25 recruiters in the nation in 2004. While working with the Wolfpack quarterbacks, Cignetti had the opportunity to coach 2003 ACC Player of the Year Philip Rivers and help prepare him to become the fourth pick in the NFL draft the following spring.
YEAR
RECORD
PSAC
2011
7-3
5-2
3rd in PSAC West
2012
12-2
6-1
PSAC Champions,
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
TOTALS
2013
9-2
5-2
2nd in PSAC West
vs. Unranked teams
6-1
9-0
8-2
6-3
8-1
3-0
40-7
2014
6-5
5-4
5th in PSAC West
vs. Top 25 teams
1-2
3-2
1-0
0-2
1-2
0-0
6-8
t-1st in PSAC West
vs. Top 10 teams
0-1
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
2-4
vs. PSAC
7-3
9-1
8-2
5-5
8-2
3-0
40-13
vs. PSAC West
5-2
6-1
5-2
4-3
6-1
1-0
27-9
vs. PSAC East
2-1
3-0
3-0
1-2
2-1
2-0
13-4
PSAC West home games
2-1
4-0
2-1
3-1
3-0
0-0
14-3
BY THE NUMBERS: CURT CIGNETTI AT IUP
NCAA Regional Finals
2015
9-3
6-1
5 YEARS
43-15
27-10
NCAA 2nd Round
CIGNETTI’S START Most Wins in First Five Years by IUP Head Coaches COACH (YEARS)
PSAC West road games
3-1
2-1
3-1
1-2
3-1
1-0
13-6
All home games
3-2
7-0
4-1
4-2
5-1
0-0
23-6
RECORD
PCT.
All road games
4-1
5-2
5-1
2-3
4-2
3-0
23-9
50-11-1
.815
Postseason
0-0
2-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
3-2
43-15
.741
IUP rushes for 200+ yards
4-0
11-1
6-0
3-1
9-1
3-0
36-3
39-9
.813
IUP scores
SETON HILL
4
October 1, 2016 4:00 PM Indiana, Pa. Frank Cignetti Field @ George P. Miller Stadium
BREAKDOWN #8/10
IUP Crimson Hawks 3-0, 1-0 PSAC West
RECORD
3-1, 0-1 PSAC West
RANKING
#8 in AFCA Coaches
RANKING
NR in AFCA Coaches
LAST GAME
Sept. 24 lost to
#10 in D2Football Media
2016 SCHEDULES LAST GAME #8/10 DATE
IUP (3-0, 1-0 PSAC West)
RANK
SEPTEMBER 10 10/14 17 9/13 24 9/12 OCTOBER 1 8/10 8 15 22 29 NOVEMBER 5 12
OPPONENT
RANK
at East Stroudsburg at Cheyney at Edinboro *
SEPTEMBER 3 10 17 24 OCTOBER 1 8 15 22 29 NOVEMBER 5 12
W 73-42 W 55-0 W 56-28
Seton Hill * at California * Slippery Rock * Clarion * at Gannon *
4 PM 7 PM 2 PM 1 PM 12 PM
Mercyhurst * Bloomsburg
at Bowie State at Millersville Kutztown California (Pa.) *
NR in D2Football Media
1 PM 1 PM
RESULT/TIME
W 50-48 W 38-24 W 44-22 L 59-17
at 8/10 IUP * Clarion * at Gannon * Mercyhurst * at Edinboro *
4 PM 12 PM 12 PM 4 PM 3 PM
at Slippery Rock * Shippensburg
3 PM 12 PM
WHAT’S INSIDE Game Information ..................................................1 Game Storylines .....................................................1 2016 IUP Schedule .................................................1 IUP Football Quick Facts......................................2 AFCA / D2Football Polls.......................................3 IUP’s Record Breakdown .....................................4 Career Games Played/Started ...........................5 IUP Head Coach Curt Cignetti ............................6 IUP/Opponents Series Information .................. 7 PSAC Standings ..................................................... 7 IUP Depth Chart .....................................................8 IUP Pronunciations ...............................................8 Game-by-Game Starters .....................................9 The Last Time It Happened ..............................10 100/300 Yard Milestones .................................10 IUP Records............................................................ 11 20-Yard Plays/Breakdown ................................ 12 2015 IUP Scoring Drives..................................... 13 IUP Roster ....................................................... 14-15 2016 IUP Statistics ........................................16-22
California (Pa.), 59-17
HEAD COACH
Curt Cignetti
HEAD COACH
Isaac Collins
CAREER RECORD
46-15 / 6th year
CAREER RECORD
35-35 / 7th year
IUP RECORD
h year 46-15 / 6th
SHU RECORD
10-27 / 4th year
vs. IUP
0-3
vs. Cignetti
0-3
CIGNETTI vs. SHU 3-0 IUP vs. SHU
OPPONENT
Sept. 24 defeated Edinboro, 56-28
RESULT/TIME
Seton Hill (3-1, 0-1 PSAC West) DATE
Seton Hill Griffins
RECORD
3-0
THE GAME The 8th-ranked Crimson Hawks welcome Seton Hill for their 2016 home opener this Saturday at Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. IUP is 3-0 on the year and 1-0 in the division after last week’s 56-28 win at Edinboro. IUP took a 42-0 lead late into the third quarter before Edinboro could get on the board, and totaled 335 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Seton Hill is 3-1 (0-1) after dropping its first game of the year, 59-17 to California (Pa.) last weekend, giving up 532 yards of total offense and 28 first downs to the Vulcans. The game will be broadcast on WQMU 92.5 FM with the voice of IUP Athletics, Jack Benedict, calling the action. You can also listen on u92radio.com and on the u92radio app on your smartphone.
HOW TO FOLLOW WQMU 92.5 FM/U92radio.com Jack Benedict, play-by play Ab Dettorre, analyst Greg Drahuschak, sideline *pregame show begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff
IUP-TV/YouTube.com TBD, play-by-play TBD, analyst
Live Stats Live stats: sidearmstats.com/iup/ football/
WIUP 90.1 FM TBD, play-by-play TBD, analyst
Twitter @IUPfootball @IUPCrimsonHawk
STORYLINES • For the second straight week,
• IUP’s 184 points in its first three
• IUP HC Curt Cignetti is 3-0
the Crimson Hawks will be tested
games are the most in a three-
against Seton Hill, including last
with a high-scoring offense led
game stretch in program history
year’s 47-10 road victory
The Griffins average 37.3 points
• IUP R-So. QB Lenny Williams
• Cignetti owns a 27-9 record
per game behind QB Christian
leads the nation in both com-
against PSAC West teams
Strong, who is second in Division
pletion percentage (80.4) and
II with 410.5 passing yards per
passing efficiency (240.9); He’s
• The Crimson Hawks have won
game
also 10th in points responsible
all three meetings with Seton
for per game (22.5)
Hill, outscoring the Griffins
by a productive quarterback;
• Strong has also tossed 12
124-38
touchdowns and has 63.0 com-
• Williams had his “coming out
pletion percentage
party” last year at Seton Hill,
• Seton Hill’s 3-0 start was the
breaking a PSAC QB rushing
best under fourth year head
• Much like Edinboro’s defense
record with 205 yards on 16
coach Isaac Collins, and already
last week, Seton Hill is among
carries; it was his first of five
tied with the most games won
the worst in the country in sever-
straight 100-yard games
since joining the PSAC in 2013
al defensive categories, including passing (305.8 ypg) and scoring
• As a team, IUP ran for 328
(38.3 ppg)
yards and four touchdowns in last year’s meeting
1
QUICK FACTS
NOTEBOOK
Location
Indiana, Pa.
Enrollment
Around 14,000
Founded
1875
Athletics Affiliation
NCAA Division II
Conference
CRIMSON HAWKS A TOP 10 TEAM IN BOTH THE COACHES AND MEDIA POLLS IUP is ranked in the top 25 of both the AFCA Coaches and D2Football.com Media polls for the fourth straight week. The Crimson Hawks moved up to No. 8 in the AFCA poll after two weeks at No. 9, and slid up two spots to No. 10 by D2Football.com.
PSAC (West)
Colors
Crimson & Gray
IUP IMPROVED TO 32-2 IN PSAC WEST OPENERS DATING BACK TO 1983
Nickname
Crimson Hawks
IUP has had incredible success in PSAC West openers dating back to 1983, winning 32 of those 34, with its
President
Dr. Michael Driscoll
Athletic Director
Steve Roach
Stadium
Frank Cignetti Field at
56-28 victory at Edinboro on Saturday. IUP had a 26-game win streak between 1983-2008. The Crimson Hawks’ two PSAC West-opening losses have come to Mercyhurst in 2009 (20-16) and Slippery Rock in 2011 (20-6). IUP is on a current streak of five straight PSAC West-opening wins dating back to 2012.
George P. Miller Stadium Capacity
6,000
CIGNETTI vs. THE PSAC WEST HC Curt Cignetti is 27-9 (.750) in his six seasons against schools from the PSAC West, including a 6-1
SPORTS INFORMATION
mark in 2012 and 2015. He is 3-0 all-time against Seton Hill, including last year’s 47-10 win in Greensburg.
Sports Information Director
Ryan Rebholz
Office Phone
724-357-2747
[email protected]
Cignetti has outscored the Griffins 124-38 in those three meetings. IUP IS PSAC WEST’s WINNINGEST TEAM SINCE 1986 Since 1986, IUP has the most overall wins and divisional wins of any team in the PSAC West. The program
FOOTBALL HISTORY
owns an overall record of 258-84-1 (.754) along with a conference record of 153-37-1 (.804) during that
First Year of Football (Modern Year)
1927
span. IUP clinched a share of the division 2015 division crown, the program’s 16th in 30 years.
Last Playoff Appearance
2015
Team
W-L
Pct.
NCAA Playoffs
PSAC West Titles
IUP
153-37-1
.804
16
16
Slippery Rock
124-64-3
.657
5
8
6
Edinboro
106-83-2
.560
8
5
2
California
92-99
.482
5
5
Shippensburg
71-65-2
.518
1
2
Clarion
69-122
.361
1
2 0
All-Time Record (Pct)
537-264-23 (.666)
Division II Playoff Appearances
16
Division II National Semifinal Apperances Division II Championship Appearances All-Time Division II Playoff Record
19-16
COACHING STAFF
Gannon
27-32
.458
0
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
Mercyhurst
24-35
.408
1
1
Alma Mater
West Virginia, 1982
Lock Haven
20-154-2
.114
0
0
Seton Hill
4-20
.167
0
0
IUP Record (Years)
43-15 (five)
Offensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Marty Higgins South Dakota St., 1982
Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Paul Tortorella Slippery Rock, 1985
Football Office
724-357-2780
CRIMSON HAWKS OFFENSE IS OUT TO AN HISTORICAL START The IUP offense is off to its best start - ever. Through three games, IUP has scored 184 points, the most in the first three games in program history. In fact, its the best three-game stretch of any IUP team in its illustrious history. Currently, the Crimson Hawks rank in the top five in Division II in three of the four major offensive statistical categories - first in total offense (610.7), second in scoring (61.3) and fifth in rushing
TEAM INFORMATION 2015 Overall Record 2015 PSAC Record/West Finish Final Ranking (AFCA/D2Football)
(323.0). The Crimson Hawks are also third in passing efficiency (203.8) and 24th in passing offense (287.7). 9-3 6-1/t-1st 19/19
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost
10/2
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost
7/4
Specialists Starters Returning/Lost
2/0
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
IUP’s SPREAD OFFENSE LOOKS TO EVOLVE AND IMPROVE IN YEAR TWO A big reason for IUP’s playoff year in 2015 was the switch from a traditional pro-style offense to a new spread scheme under OC Marty Higgins. The Crimson Hawks improved in nearly all areas, and as they head into the second year of the offense, they hope to grow the playbook and increase production. Category 2016 2015 2014 Rush Yds/Game
323.0
293.6
Rushing TDs
16
40
162.3 17
287.7
144.4
210.8
Curt Cignetti - Head Coach
Sideline
Pass Yds/Game
Paul Tortorella - Def. Coord./Safties
Sideline
Passing TDs
7
11
18
Jim Smith - Linebackers/Spec. Teams
Sideline
Passing Efficiency
203.8
128.5
125.9
Mike Campolo - Offensive Line
Sideline
Total Yds/Game
610.7
438.0
373.1
Mike Shanahan - Wide Receivers
Sideline
Points/Game
61.3
35.8
25.6
Anthony Leonard - Defensive Line
Sideline
Luke Barker - Running Backs
Sideline
THE BIG PLAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE IN 2016 The Crimson Hawks have 20 plays of 20 yards or more through three games this season, including 11 in the
Marty Higgins - Off. Coord./QBs
Booth
opener at East Stroudsburg. R-So. QB Lenny Williams, Jr. has been responsible for 11 of those long plays,
Johnny Franco - Cornerbacks
Booth
all passing, including a 72-yard scoring toss to Jr. Allen Wright, the longest IUP offensive play since 2008.
John Pettina - Volunteer Asst.
Booth IUP is 35-7 UNDER CURT CIGNETTI WHEN A PLAYER RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS In his five-plus seasons as head coach, Cignetti has a 35-7 record when an IUP player rushes for at least 100 yards in a game. Fr. RB Samir Bullock has reached the century mark twice this year, putting up 153 yards last week at Edinboro. Bullock is one of five players on the current roster to have a 100-yard game, and one of 11 players during the Cignetti era to go over the century mark. Cignetti is also 6-0 when two players top the 100-yard mark, with four of those wins coming last year.
2
IUP’s 100-yard rushers 100-Yard
AFCA COACHES POLL
Career-
Name
Games
High
Opponent
RK
SCHOOL (1st VOTES)
Lenny Williams, QB
6
205
at Seton Hill (2015)
1.
Northwest Missouri St. (30)
‘16 REC
4-0
LAST
1
Chris Temple, RB
6
255
California (2015)
2.
Grand Valley St. (Mich.)
4-0
2
Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB
6
164
at Mercyhurst (2015)
3.
West Georgia
4-0
3
Samir Bullock, RB
2
153
at Edinboro (2016)
4.
Shepherd (W.Va.)
4-0
4
Drew Harris, RB
1
109
Lock Haven (2015)
5.
Ashland (Ohio)
4-0
5
6.
Texas A&M-Commerce
3-0
6 8
LENNY WILLIAMS CONTINUING WHERE HE LEFT OFF AFTER STANDOUT FRESHMAN YEAR
7.
Henderson St. (Ark.)
4-0
R-So. QB Lenny Williams had his strongest collegiate game against East Stroudsburg, totaling 468 yards
8.
Indiana (Pa.)
3-0
9
and six touchdowns in the 31-point victory. His passing totals of 380 yards and three touchdowns were
9.
Slippery Rock (Pa.)
4-0
10
both career-highs, and his 468 total yards is the second most in program history to his own 504 yards last
10. Midwestern St. (Texas)
3-0
11
year at Slippery Rock. Williams had a breakout year in his first season with the Crimson Hawks in 2015,
11.
Tuskegee (Ala.)
4-0
12
earning top freshman honors in both Super Region One and the PSAC West, and earned second team
12.
Sioux Falls (S.D.)
4-0
14
all-league honors at quarterback. His all-around playmaking abilities made him one of 38 nominees for the
13.
Ferris St. (Mich.)
3-1
7
14.
Azusa Pacific (Calif.)
4-0
15
15.
Assumption (Mass.)
4-0
17
16.
Florida Tech
4-0
19
17.
Colorado Mesa
4-0
18
18.
North Alabama
2-1
20
19.
2015 Harlon Hill Trophy, given annually to the Division II Football Player of the Year. WILLIAMS LEADS THE NATION IN COMPLETION PERCENTAGE, PASSING EFFICIENCY Through three games, Williams leads all of Division II with a 80.4 completion percentage and a 240.9 passing efficiency. He’s completed 41-of-51 passes for 739 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in a combined 7.5 quarters of work. His current numbers throughout a four quarter game average 22 completions, 394 yards, and three touchdowns. Williams’ 2016 Game-by-Game Passing
Rushing
Opponent
C-A-I
Pct
Yds
TD
at E. Stroudsburg
20-24-0
83.3
380
3
at Cheyney
9-13-0
69.2
152
3
Effic
No
Yds
Avg
TDs
Tot Yds
257.58
14
88
6.3
3
468
243.60
11
32
2.9
0
184
at Edinboro
12-14-0
85.7
207
0
209.91
12
69
5.8
2
276
Totals
41-51-0
80.4
739
6
240.93
37
189
5.1
5
928 (309.3)
Minnesota St.
3-1
21
20. Harding (Ark.)
4-0
25
21.
4-0
NR
3-1
13
23. Emporia St. (Kan.)
3-1
NR
3-0
NR
3-1
16
24. California (Pa.) 25. Augustana (S.D.)
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WILLIAMS IS ALSO 10TH IN DIVISION II IN POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR PER GAME Williams has accounted for 11 touchdowns - six passing, five rushing - in the first three games of his 2016
North Carolina-Pembroke
22. Central Missouri
RK
SCHOOL
season. That averages out to 22.5 points responsible for per game, which ranks 10th in Division II. Last
1
Northwest Missouri
‘16 REC
4-0
LAST
1
year, Williams totaled 21 touchdowns - nine passing, 12 rushing - in 12 games.
2
West Georgia
4-0
2
3
Grand Valley
4-0
3
CRIMSON HAWKS HAVE USED A BEVY OF BALL CARRIERS THROUGH THREE GAMES
4
Ashland
4-0
4
IUP is fifth in the nation with 323.0 rushing yards per game, and has used eight different ball carriers in
5
Shepherd
4-0
5
the first three games to reach that average. Bullock is the Crimson Hawks’ leading ground gainer with 313
6
North Alabama
yards (104.3 rpg) and an 8.2 average. Williams is second with 189 yards and leads the team with five of the
7
Midwestern State
Crimson Hawks’ 16 rushing touchdowns. Name Att Yds
8 Avg
TD
LG
Avg/G
9
Samir Bullock, RB
8.2
4
63
104.3
10
IUP
11
Slippery Rock
4-0
13
12
Sioux Falls
4-0
14
13
Emporia State
3-1
18
14
Tuskegee
4-0
15
15
Central Missouri
3-1
6
16
Minnesota State
3-1
17
17
Ferris State
3-1
8
18
Azusa Pacific
4-0
19
19
Florida Tech
4-0
24
20
Assumption
4-0
22
21
Minnesota Duluth
22
38
313
Lenny Williams, QB
37
189
5.1
5
17
63.0
Chris Temple, RB
20
102
5.1
3
26
34.0
Mike Pietropola, QB
18
97
5.4
1
25
32.3
Aiden Schaffer, RB
13
94
7.2
0
26
31.3
Malik Anderson, RB
15
70
4.7
1
10
35.0
Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB
5
33
6.6
0
9
33.0
Walt Pegues, WR
1
21
21.0
0
21
7.0
SAMIR BULLOCK LEADS DIVISION II TRUE FRESHMEN IN RUSHING Bullock has been the Crimson Hawks’ top back this fall, leading the team with 313 yards. His 104.3 rushing yards per game is the top mark for all Division II true freshmen and ranks sixth in the PSAC. His 8.2 yard average on 38 carries leads the conference and ranks fifth overall in the country. He has three big play runs this year - 63 yards (TD) at East Stroudsburg, 57 yards (TD) and 26 yards at Edinboro. BULLOCK AND WALT PEGUES AMONG PSAC’S TOP ALL-PURPOSE THREATS In addition to his running back duties, Bullock has also seen time returning kicks as he’s joined Jr. WR Walt Pegues as one of the top all-purpose threats in the conference. Bullock ranks sixth in the PSAC with 156.3 yards per game while Pegues is seventh with 152.0 yards per game. Name
Rush
Rec
P Ret
KO Ret
Total
Samir Bullock, RB
313
12
0
144
469
Yds/G 156.3
Walt Pegues, WR
21
395
24
16
456
152.0
3
2-1
7
3-0
9
Texas A&M-Commerce
3-0
10
Henderson State
4-0
11
3-0
12
3-1
21
Colorado Mesa
4-0
NR
23
Harding
4-0
NR
24
Augustana
3-1
16
25
Valdosta State
2-1
25
WALT PEGUES RANKS SEVENTH IN THE NATION IN RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME
RECORD BREAKDOWN 2016 3-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
September October November December IUP’s Record vs. PSAC Teams at home 0-0 on the road 3-0 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC West Teams at home 0-0 on the road 1-0 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC East Teams at home 0-0 on the road 2-0 IUP vs. Ranked Opponents at home 0-0 on the road 0-0 IUP’s Record in Games... decided by 7 pts or less 0-0 decided by 3 pts or less 0-0 home during day 0-0 home at night 0-0 away during day 2-0 away at night 1-0 IUP’s Record When Scoring... less than 20 points 0-0 20+ points 0-0 30+ points 3-0 IUP’s Record When Allowing... 14 or fewer points 1-0 24 or fewer points 0-0 25+ points 2-0 IUP’s Record When... leading after the 1st qtr 3-0 trailing after the first qtr 0-0 tied after the 1st qtr 0-0 leading at halftime 3-0 trailing at halftime 0-0 tied at halftime 0-0 leading after the 3rd qtr 3-0 trailing after the 3rd qtr 0-0 tied after the 3rd qtr 0-0 IUP’s Record With... less than 300 yds tot offense 0-0 300+ yards total offense 0-0 400+ yards total offense 1-0 500+ yards total offense 2-0 less than 100 yards rush 0-0 100+ yards rushing 0-0 150+ yards rushing 0-0 200+ yards rushing 1-0 250+ yards rushing 2-0 less than 200 yards pass 0-0 200+ yards passing 1-0 250+ yards passing 1-0 300+ yards passing 0-0 350+ yards passing 1-0 IUP’s Record When Allowing... less than 200 total yards 1-0 less than 300 total yards 0-0 less than 400 total yards 1-0 400+ yards total offense 1-0 less than 100 yards rush 2-0 100+ yards rush 1-0 less than 200 yards pass 1-0 less than 300 yards pass 1-0 300+ yards pass 1-0
A former all-region honoree as a kick returner, Pegues has turned into a dominant receiver, as he ranks Cignetti 17-5 16-6 13-3 0-1 20-6 20-7 14-3 13-6 6-3 7-1
second in the PSAC and seventh in Division II with 131.7 receiving yards per game. Totaling 21 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns, his 7.0 receptions per game is also tied for second in the league and ranks 22nd in the country. Pegues’ 2016 Game-by-Game Opponent
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
at E. Stroudsburg
12
195
16.3
1
56
at Cheyney
2
31
15.5
1
19
at Edinboro
7
169
24.1
1
45
Totals
21
395
18.8
3
56
PEGUES EXTENDS STREAK TO 26 STRAIGHT GAMES WITH A RECEPTION With seven receptions last week, Pegues extended his consecutive games with a catch streak to 26 straight. That stretch began with his first career game in 2014. For his career, Pegues has 123 receptions
4-3 2-5
for 1,755 yards and 10 touchdowns in 26 games. NEWCOMER CHRIS WUESTER DEVELOPING INTO A THREAT IN THE PASS GAME
5-7 2-2 22-5 1-1 21-7 2-2 3-9 34-4 33-3
Gr. WR Chris Wuestner had a big day at Cheyney, catching eight passes for 169 yards and a touchdown. He tallied three big plays, catching passes of 50, 36, and 24 yards. Wuestner was a late addition to the IUP roster, joining the Crimson Hawks a week before their 2016 season opener. He’s also made an impact on special teams, picking up a blocked punt and returning it 12 yards for a touchdown. ALL-AMERICAN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN ETHAN COOPER MAKES POSITION CHANGE Sr. OL Ethan Cooper started the season opener as IUP’s right tackle, a change from his usual spot at left guard. An All-American pick last season, he made his 28th consecutive start last week, which includes 23 straight games at left guard. He’s earned preseason All-American hype this year from The Sporting News and D2Football.com.
31-0 34-5 5-10
EXPERIENCED OFFENSIVE LINE HAS SOME RESHUFFLING IN 2016 Including Cooper’s move, IUP had three new starters along the offensive line. R-Fr. Jeff Arnold moved into the starting center position while Sr. Ed Bier took over Cooper’s spot at left guard. Bier has played in 24
37-5 4-5 5-5 41-2 4-11 1-2 45-3 1-12 0-0 4-5 32-8 27-4 7-1 0-3 34-10 33-4 26-2 22-2 32-8 12-6 5-4 2-3 2-3 14-0 28-2 38-5 2-9 28-6 18-9 32-3 35-9 4-5
career games, including two starts at the end of the 2015 season at center. So. Joe Peterson returned at left tackle, where he started the last seven games last season, and R-Sr. Tony Morgante returned at right guard after starting 12 games there a season ago. IUP HAS SCORED 16 DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS SINCE 2011; 42 SINCE 2003 Annually one of the PSAC’s - and the nation’s - strongest defenses, IUP has scored 16 total defensive touchdowns since 2011 and 42 since 2003. IUP didn’t wait long to get its first of 2016, with Jr. DT Jemal Averette returning an interception eight yards for a second quarter score at ESU. In 12 games last season, the Crimson Hawks scored six defensive touchdowns, including three at Mercyhurst. Not included in that total was a special teams touchdown, a 34-yard blocked punt return for a score against Cheyney. Last year’s total was the most IUP has had in a single season since the start of 2003, eclipsing the previous high of four in 2010, 2009, 2007 and 2003. The Crimson Hawks’ 16 defensive touchdowns since 2011 Year
Opponent
TD
2016
at ESU
Jemal Averette 8-yard interception return
Result IUP def. ESU 73-42
2015
Cheyney
Allen Wright 23-yard interception return
IUP def. Cheyney, 62-0
2015
at Mercyhurst
Takhi Turner 7-yard interception return
IUP def. Mercyhurst, 35-14
2015
at Mercyhurst
Dorian Lane 80-yard interception return
IUP def. Mercyhurst, 35-14
2015
at Mercyhurst
Steve Franco 50-yard interception return
IUP def. Mercyhurst, 35-14
2015
Lock Haven
Dorian Lane 19-yard interception return
IUP def. Lock Haven, 38-13
2015
Kutztown
Matt Mowad 23-yard interception return
Kutztown def. IUP, 34-33
2014
Clarion
A. Robertson 14-yard interception return
IUP def. Clarion, 31-0
2013
at Clarion
Marco Pecora 45-yard interception return
IUP def. Clarion 42-14
2013
Millersville
Jay Watkins 20-yard fumble recovery
IUP def. Millersville, 62-3
2013
at Seton Hill
Dorian Lane 39-yard interception return
IUP def. Seton Hill 26-0
2012
#25 Shepherd
Carl Fleming 77-yard interception return
IUP def. Shepherd, 27-17
2012
#7 Shippensburg Carl Fleming 40-yard interception return
2012
at Gannon
Terrell Holloway 8-yard interception return
IUP def. Gannon, 38-35
2011
at Lock Haven
M. Toussaint 29-yard interception return
IUP def. Lock Haven, 56-6
2011
at Clarion
Johnny Franco 42-yard interception return
IUP def. Clarion, 38-7
4
IUP def. Shippensburg, 41-10
THE DEFENSIVE LINE AGAIN BOASTS DEPTH The Crimson Hawks feature a defensive front that has seen 14 players see time through three games this year. R-So. DE Diamond Jones leads all linemen and ranks sixth on the team with 11 total tackles, adding 1.5 TFLs and a half-sack. He’s in his first full year as an end after making the switch from linebacker last year. • Altogether, IUP linemen have combined for 65 tackles, 12.0 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. • Jr. DT Jemal Averette highlights the group as a returning all-region and All-PSAC performer who has 88 tackles and 16.5 TFLs in 25 career games; He scored his first career touchdown on an eight-year interception return at ESU • R-Jr. DT Jordan Diven has seven tackles and leads the Crimson Hawks with 3.5 TFLs and 2.0 sacks • Fr. DE Dondrea Tillman saw his first career action at Cheyney with seven tackles and 2.0 TFLs • Jr. Justin Weldon moved into the starting lineup at nose guard this year and has played in 20 games FRESHMEN STEPPING IN AT LINEBACKER; KEVIN CLARKE RETURNED AT EDINBORO True freshmen linebackers Nick Amendola and Damon Lloyd have seen significant playing time early this year, with Amendola starting two games and Lloyd starting the season opener. Lloyd is fourth on the team with 12 total tackles and has broken up a pass, with Amendola totaling six stops. Sr. LB Myles Catlin has seven tackles and leads the team with four pass breakups in two games. R-Sr. LB Kevin Clarke returned to the lineup at Edinboro after missing the first two games with an injury. Leading IUP Linebackers Player
GP/GS
Tkl
Solo
TFL
Sacks
Damon Lloyd
3/1
12
4
0.0
0.0
PBU 1
Myles Catlin
2/2
7
5
0.0
0.0
4 0
Nick Amendola 3/2
6
4
0.5
0.0
Nick Dubowski 2/0
4
1
0.5
0.5
0
Totals
29
14
1.0
0.5
5
NEWCOMER ANTHONY DAVIS LEADS THE CRIMSON HAWKS IN TACKLES R-So. DB Anthony Davis has been a consistent contributor in his first year on campus, leading the Crimson Hawks with 16 tackles through three games despite not being a starter. The Temple transfer tallied a season-high seven stops at Cheyney and also has 2.5 TFLs and a sack this year. EXPERIENCED SECONDARY STEPPING UP FOR THE CRIMSON HAWKS Much like the defensive line, the IUP secondary also boasts a strong rotation of 12 players who boast plenty of experience. Six players have played in 20 or more career games in the defensive backfield, led by R-Sr. Ackeno Robertson with 35 (23 starts). The group has combined for 95 tackles to go along with four interceptions and 10 additional passes broken up. Player
GP/GS
Tkl
INT
Ackeno Robertson
35/23
106
3
PBU 8
Steve Franco - R-Sr.
26/26
121
3
8
Jay Watkins - R-Jr.
25/21
74
1
22
Eric Doe - Jr.
25/0
33
1
0
Takhi Turner - Jr.
24/13
98
4
9
Ronald Womack - R-Jr.
24/3
29
0
6
Mikale Makle - So.
14/9
21
3
4
IUP AMONG NATIONAL LEADERS WITH THREE BLOCKED KICKS The IUP special teams units have combined for three blocked kicks - two field goals, one punt - through three games in 2016. The Crimson Hawks have scored on two of those, including a 95-yard blocked field goal returned for a touchdown by Jr. DB Eric Doe, the fifth longest play in IUP history. IUP’s blocked kicks in 2016 Opponent
Player
Type
at Cheyney
Mason Tortorice
FG
Result Recovered by Cheyney
at Cheyney
Isaiah Stokes
FG
Erie Doe 95 yard return (TD)
at Edinboro
Diamond Jones
Punt
Chris Wuestner 12 yard return (TD)
MIKE PIETROPOLA SEES TIME ON SPECIAL TEAMS, AT QUARTERBACK So. QB Mike Pietropola has proven his value at several positions in his 15 career games, seeing time on the kickoff team, as a holder, punt returner, and in the defensive backfield as a true freshman in 2015. After converting to wide receiver this spring, he was forced to move back to quarterback - his original position - for fall camp. He remains IUP’s holder, and has seen time on the kickoff team and as a quarterback in all three IUP games. He’s 6-18 passing for 124 yards and a touchdown, has 97 rushing yards and a score of 18 carries, and has two tackles.
5
CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED Player ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 Malik Allen, DL ----Devin Altland, WR ---- 8/0 Nick Amendola, LB ----Malik Anderson, RB ----Jeff Arnold, OL ----Jemal Averette, DL --- 11/0 12/12 Devonne Barnes, OL ----Noah Bertram, TE ---- 3/0 Ed Bier, OL -- 2/0 7/1 12/2 Seamus Bishof, OL ---- 1/0 Sean Bowling, PK ---- 11/0 Swahneek Brown, WR ---- 11/11 Samir Bullock, RB ----Myles Catlin, LB -- 9/0 11/4 12/0 Dan Charmo, OL --- 10/9 6/1 Kevin Clarke, LB -- 10/1 11/11 12/12 Ethan Cooper, OL -- 6/3 11/11 12/12 Josh Coulter, DL* ----Anthony Davis, DB* ----Adam Deardorff, WR ---- 2/0 Andrew DeGol, DB -- 9/0 8/0 5/0 Gabriel Diaz, OL --- 2/0 9/6 Jordan Diven, DL ---- 9/2 Eric Doe, DB --- 10/0 12/0 Nick Dubowski, LB -- 5/2 10/7 12/0 Deandre Easterling, DL ---- 12/2 Kevin Edwards, TE -- 11/1 9/1 9/6 Steve Franco, DB -- 3/0 11/11 12/12 JoJo Gause, WR ----Drew Harris, RB ---- 7/0 Caleb Horton, WR ----Maurice House, DB ----C.J. Jackson, TE --- 10/1 10/3 Morgan Jackson, DB ----Diamond Jones, DE ---- 12/1 Zac Kelly, WR ----Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB --- 11/10 7/2 Damon Lloyd, LB ----Mikale Makle, DB ---- 12/7 Collin McAllister, DL ----Dom McNeill, WR ----Tony Morgante, OL -- 8/1 4/2 12/12 Matt Mowad, DL --- 11/3 8/5 CJ Odegbo, DL ---- 11/0 Rex Pearce, TE --- 8/0 12/0 Walt Pegues, WR --- 11/2 12/12 Joe Peterson, OL ---- 8/7 Mike Pietropola, QB ---- 12/0 Ackeno Robertson, DB -- 9/0 11/11 12/12 Andrew Robertson, DB ----Aiden Schaffer, RB ---- 1/0 Dyllon Scott, DL ---- 5/2 Jordan Spangler, P* -- 11/0 11/0 12/0 Matt Spegal, P 3/0 11/0 11/0 3/0 JR Stevens, DB ----Ryan Stewart, PK* -- 10/0 10/0 11/0 Isaiah Stokes, DB ----Chris Temple, RB --- 9/1 10/9 Dondrea Tillman, DL ----Mason Tortorice, DL --- 3/0 12/0 Takhi Turner, DB --- 10/9 11/1 Jay Watkins, DB -- 9/5 1/1 12/12 Zack Weaver, LB ----Justin Weldon, DL --- 7/0 10/2 Lenny Williams, QB ---- 12/11 Miles Williamson, WR ---- 4/0 Zaire Willis, OL ----Kidus Woldeyes, OL ---- 11/10 Ronald Womack, DB --- 10/0 11/0 Allen Wright, WR --- 11/7 11/0 Q. Wright-Downing, DL ----Chris Wuestner, WR* -- 9/1 13/0 0/0 *Transfers; not all years played at IUP
‘16 3/0 3/1 3/2 2/0 3/3 2/2 3/0 2/0 3/3 2/0 3/0 -3/0 2/2 3/0 1/1 3/3 2/0 3/0 1/0 1/0 3/0 3/1 3/0 2/0 2/1 3/3 3/3 3/3 1/0 1/0 1/0 2/0 1/0 3/3 3/0 1/0 3/1 2/2 2/0 3/0 3/3 2/2 3/0 3/0 3/3 3/3 3/0 3/0 3/1 3/0 3/0 1/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 3/0 3/3 2/0 3/0 3/3 3/3 1/0 3/3 3/3 1/0 3/0 3/0 3/3 1/0 1/0 3/2
Tot 3/0 11/1 3/2 2/0 3/3 25/14 3/0 5/0 25/6 3/0 14/0 11/11 3/0 34/6 19/11 34/25 32/29 12/0 3/0 3/0 23/0 14/6 12/3 25/0 29/9 14/3 32/11 29/26 3/3 8/0 1/0 1/0 22/4 1/0 15/4 3/0 19/12 3/1 14/9 2/0 3/0 27/18 21/10 14/0 23/0 26/17 11/10 15/0 35/23 3/1 4/0 8/2 35/0 30/0 3/0 34/0 3/0 22/13 2/0 18/0 24/13 25/21 1/0 20/5 15/14 5/0 3/0 14/10 24/3 23/7 1/0 25/3
CURT CIGNETTI (6th SEASON) Curt Cignetti enters his sixth year at the helm of the IUP football program in 2016. Through five seasons, Cignetti has a record of 43-15, going 26-9 in PSAC West play and 3-2 in the NCAA playoffs. He has a record of 23-6 at home and 20-8 on the road. The Crimson Hawks finished the 2015 season ranked No. 19 in the final American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll after posting a 9-3 record which included a trip to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. It was the third time in the last four seasons IUP was ranked in the top 25, coming in at No. 7 in 2012 and No. 24 in 2013. IUP opened the NCAA Division II playoffs with a 47-21 victory at Charleston, putting together a comeback that included 41 second half points. Dual threat redshirt freshman quarterback Lenny Williams finished with 252 total yards and five touchdowns, The Crimson Hawks, who averaged the fifth-best ground attack in the nation at 293.6 yards per game, totaled 347 rushing yards against Charleston. For their efforts, left guard Ethan Cooper was named a Football Gazette third-team All-American, while Williams was named the Super Region One and PSAC West Freshman of the Year. Eleven Crimson Hawks were named given all-conference honors, while six were named to the all-region second team.
QUICK FACTS Manette (Lawer) Curtis, Carly Ann and Natalie Elise West Virginia University Bachelor’s Degree Business (1982)
Wife: Children: Education:
WHERE HE’S BEEN YEARS
POSITION(S)
1983-84
Graduate Asst
SCHOOL
1985
QBs/WRs
1986-88
Quarterbacks
Rice
1989-92
Quarterbacks
Temple
1993-99
QBs/TEs/Rec. Coord.
Pitt
2000-06
QBs/TEs/Rec. Coord.
NC State
2007-10
WRs/Rec. Coord.
Alabama
2011-pres
Head Coach
IUP
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD NOTES
The rushing offense was also one of the best in the nation, as Tuck teamed with De’Antwan Williams to help IUP rush for 259.3 yards per game, 10th in the nation (as of 12/1). The Crimson Hawks 3,630 net rushing yards broke the single-season program record of 3,211 set in 1993. IUP averaged 33.6 points and 417.5 yards of total offense. They were also second in the nation in time of possession, keeping the ball an average of 34:16 per contest. 2012 also marked Cignetti’s 30th year of coaching. Prior to IUP, Cignetti spent four seasons as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide win the 2009 BCS National Championship with a 14-0 record. He brought in the consensus No. 1 recruiting class in the country in 2008, the first of three straight classes which finished in the top five nationally.
IUP entered 2015 ranked fifth in the PSAC West preseason coaches’ poll, before finishing the year with a share of the division title with a 6-1 conference record.
In addition to the national title, Cignetti was part of Alabama teams that posted a record of 33-3 over the past three regular seasons, including 29 consecutive regular season victories, won the 2008 and 2009 SEC West championship and earned a berth in the 2008 Sugar Bowl.
The Crimson Hawks finished 2012 with a 12-2 overall record, advancing to the Super Region One Championship (NCAA quarterfinals) at Winston-Salem State, ultimately falling to the Rams 21-17.
Among his recruits was Mark Ingram, who won the 2008 Heisman Trophy. He coached Julio Jones, the Associated Press SEC Freshman of the Year and Columbus Touchdown Club National Freshman of the Year the same season.
IUP went 6-1 in PSAC West play, with its only loss at then sixth-ranked California 26-24 on Sept. 22. The record was good for first in the division, earning the right to host East champion Shippensburg in the PSAC “State Game.” The Crimson Hawks would use a 27-10 first half lead in the game en route to a dominating 41-10 victory over the Red Raiders for the program’s first championship game win since 1987. (Note: The “State Game” was not played from 1988-2007)
On the strength of his accomplishments in the recruiting battles and the successes his players had on the field, Cignetti was honored as one of four finalists for the 2010 FootballScoop Wide Receivers Coach of the Year.
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DiPasquale – who were named Capital One Academic All-America’s. In 2012, the Crimson Hawks were the top defense in the nation, leading Division II in scoring defense (12.5 points per game) and total defense (257.9 yards per game). IUP was also third in the nation in turnover margin with a +21.
The Crimson Hawks earned the third seed in Super Region One and defeated sixth-seeded Shepherd 27-17 at home in the first round. They’d go on to defeat second-seeded New Haven (Conn.) on the road in the second round before the loss at top seed Winston-Salem State. The postseason appearance was the first for IUP since 2007 and the first NCAA quarterfinal appearance since 2002. For his efforts, Cignetti was named the PSAC West Coach of the Year, helping 14 of his players to All-PSAC West honors after the season. That includes PSAC West Offensive Player of the Year Harvie Tuck, who finished his senior season with 1,660 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. Cignetti also boasts six all-region players and two student-athletes – seniors Johnny Franco and Anthony
Cignetti joined the staff at Alabama after spending seven seasons (2000-06) as the recruiting coordinator at North Carolina State while also coaching tight ends from 200002 and 2005-06 and quarterbacks during the 2003 and 2004 campaigns. The Wolfpack qualified for five bowl games during that time, including the 2002 Gator Bowl when N.C. State set a school record with 11 wins. One of his last recruits before moving to Alabama was quarterback Russell Wilson out of Virginia, who committed to NC State before moving on to Wisconsin as a senior. He finished his collegiate career with a 60.9 completion percentage, 11,720 yards and 109 touchdowns before getting drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round 2012 and leading them to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory. Two of his recruiting classes ranked in the top 10 in the nation, and Rivals.com named him one of the top 25 recruiters in the nation in 2004. While working with the Wolfpack quarterbacks, Cignetti had the opportunity to coach 2003 ACC Player of the Year Philip Rivers and help prepare him to become the fourth pick in the NFL draft the following spring.
YEAR
RECORD
PSAC
2011
7-3
5-2
3rd in PSAC West
2012
12-2
6-1
PSAC Champions,
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
TOTALS
2013
9-2
5-2
2nd in PSAC West
vs. Unranked teams
6-1
9-0
8-2
6-3
8-1
3-0
40-7
2014
6-5
5-4
5th in PSAC West
vs. Top 25 teams
1-2
3-2
1-0
0-2
1-2
0-0
6-8
t-1st in PSAC West
vs. Top 10 teams
0-1
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
2-4
vs. PSAC
7-3
9-1
8-2
5-5
8-2
3-0
40-13
vs. PSAC West
5-2
6-1
5-2
4-3
6-1
1-0
27-9
vs. PSAC East
2-1
3-0
3-0
1-2
2-1
2-0
13-4
PSAC West home games
2-1
4-0
2-1
3-1
3-0
0-0
14-3
BY THE NUMBERS: CURT CIGNETTI AT IUP
NCAA Regional Finals
2015
9-3
6-1
5 YEARS
43-15
27-10
NCAA 2nd Round
CIGNETTI’S START Most Wins in First Five Years by IUP Head Coaches COACH (YEARS)
PSAC West road games
3-1
2-1
3-1
1-2
3-1
1-0
13-6
All home games
3-2
7-0
4-1
4-2
5-1
0-0
23-6
RECORD
PCT.
All road games
4-1
5-2
5-1
2-3
4-2
3-0
23-9
50-11-1
.815
Postseason
0-0
2-1
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
3-2
43-15
.741
IUP rushes for 200+ yards
4-0
11-1
6-0
3-1
9-1
3-0
36-3
39-9
.813
IUP scores
