NR IUP Crimson Hawks
GAME
10
vs. CHEYNEY November 14, 2015 12:00 PM Indiana, Pa. Frank Cignetti Field & George P. Miller Stadium (6,000)
DATE
RANK
OPPONENT
RANK
SEPTEMBER 5 NR/NR 12 NR/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 NR/NR 24 NR/NR 31 NR/NR NOVEMBER 7 NR/NR 14 NR/NR
L 34-33 W 38-13 W 35-14
Edinboro* W 42-21 at Seton Hill* W 47-10 California (Pa.)* W 20-15 at #15/15 Slippery Rock* L 40-39 at RV/NR Clarion* W 28-14 Gannon* Cheyney
W 26-14 12 PM
RESULT/TIME
Lincoln at RV/NR Gannon at Clarion Kutztown*
L 29-22 L 44-6 L 59-6 L 34-0
at Bloomsburg* East Stroudsburg* at Lock Haven* Shippensburg* West Chester*
L 63-0 L 69-7 L 56-20 L 70-7 L 41-20
at Millersville* at RV/NR IUP
RECORD
0-10, 0-7 PSAC East
RANKING
RV in AFCA Coaches
RANKING
NR in AFCA Coaches
LAST GAME
Nov. 7 lost to
Nov. 7 defeated
NR in D2Football Media Millersville 26-6
HEAD COACH
Curt Cignetti
HEAD COACH
Chris Roulhac
CAREER RECORD
41-14 / 5th year
CAREER RECORD
3-49-1 / 5th year
IUP RECORD
41-14 / 5th th year yea
CU RECORD
3-49-1 / 5th year
CIGNETTI vs. CU
2-0
vs. IUP
0-2
IUP vs. CU
6-0
vs. Cignetti
0-0
RESULT/TIME
Kutztown Lock Haven at Mercyhurst*
OPPONENT
Cheyney Wolves
7-2, 6-1 PSAC West
Gannon 26-14
Cheyney (0-10, 0-7 PSAC East) DATE
IUP Crimson Hawks
RECORD
LAST GAME
IUP (7-2, 6-1 PSAC West)
SEPTEMBER 12 NR/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 RV/NR 24 RV/NR 31 RV/NR NOVEMBER 7 RV/NR 14 RV/NR
RV/NR
NR in D2Football Media
2015 SCHEDULES RV/NR
BREAKDOWN
L 26-6 12 PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Game Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Game Storylines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2015 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/Regional Rankings . . . . . . . 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 IUP Scoring Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IUP Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 2015 IUP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-22
THE GAME On a weekend that includes a couple of schedule changes, the Crimson Hawks will play in one final home game when they host PSAC East foe Cheyney on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. from Frank Cignetti Field. Originally scheduled to be on the road at West Chester, IUP will get one last game on its home turf on PSAC Championship weekend. The Crimson Hawks are riding a two-game win streak over a pair of former regionally-ranked opponents, including a 26-14 win last week over Gannon. Cheyney has lost 42 straight games entering this weekend and is 0-10 this year. 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/BackLightTV.com Josh Hill, play-by-play Erik Kormos, analyst
Live Stats Live stats for all IUP home games: sidermstats.com/iup/football/
WIUP 90.1 FM Jake DeLuca, play-by-play Cody Benjamin, analyst
Twitter @IUPfootball @IUPCrimsonHawk
STORYLINES • The Crimson Hawks were
ond), Slippery Rock (fourth) and
• With his next touchdown,
originally scheduled to play at
Assumption (fifth) - are playing
Temple will be come the 10th
West Chester this week, but the
in conference championship
player in IUP history to score 100
Golden Rams clinched a spot in
games. Virginia Union (seventh)
points in a season. With 16
the PSAC “State Game” and IUP
is idle, while New Haven (ninth)
rushing touchdowns, he’s
will now play Cheyney, which was
will be playing Assumption.
currently tied for 10th in a single
set to play WCU’s new opponent this week, Slippery Rock.
season with 96 points. Michael • R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams (987
Mann (1993) has the all-time
yards) and So. RB Chris Temple
record of 126 points.
• IUP hopes to be able to rest
(969) are each looking to eclipse
some players and get back to full
the 1,000-yard mark for the
• IUP has never lost to Cheyney,
strenghth against the winless
season. It would be the first time
outscoring the Wolves 321-26
Wolves as the Crimson Hawks
since 2012 - Harvie Tuck (1,660)
in the two teams’ six previous
prepare for the possibility of
and De’Antwan Williams (1,325) -
matchups. HC Curt Cignetti has
earning a berth in the NCAA
that IUP would have two players
faced Cheyney twice - in 2013
playoffs, which begin next week.
reach that milestone.
(49-0) and 2012 (56-0).
• Teams with playoff hopes will
• Williams would become the
be jockeying for position this
first PSAC quarterback to rush
weekend. Three teams ranked
for 1,000 yards in a season if he
above IUP - Bowie State (sec-
gains 13 yards today.
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QUICK FACTS
NOTEBOOK
Location
Indiana, Pa.
Enrollment
14,369
Founded
1875
Athletics Affiliation
NCAA Division II
Conference
PSAC (West)
Colors
CRIMSON HAWKS STAY AT No. 6 IN THIS WEEK’S REGIONAL RANKINGS With the top nine teams from last week’s Super Region One rankings all winning on Saturday, there wasn’t much movement as the latest top 10 was released on Monday. The top seven teams from each region advance to postseason play, with the top overall seed to receive a bye. The final 28-team playoff bracket will be revealed on Sunday, Nov. 15. See page seven for more details.
Crimson & Gray
Nickname
Crimson Hawks
President
Dr. Michael Driscoll
Interim Athletic Director Stadium
Steve Roach
CIGNETTI vs. THE PSAC EAST HC Curt Cignetti is 10-4 against the PSAC East since coming to IUP in 2011, including 3-0 records in 2012 and 2013. The Crimson Hawks lost to Kutztown 34-33 and defeated Lock Haven 38-13 early this year.
Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium
Capacity
6,000
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 owns an overall record of 253-83-1 (.752) along with a conference record of 152-37-1 (.803) during that
SPORTS INFORMATION
span. IUP clinched a share of the division 2015 division crown, the program’s 16th in 30 years.
Sports Information Director
Ryan Rebholz
Team
W-L
Pct.
NCAA Playoffs
PSAC West Titles
Office Phone
724-357-2747
IUP
152-37-1
.803
15
16
Slippery Rock
123-64-3
.655
5
8
Edinboro
106-82-2
.563
8
5
Email
[email protected]
FOOTBALL HISTORY
California
91-99
.479
5
5
First Year of Football (Modern Year)
1927
Shippensburg
71-65-2
.518
1
2
Last Playoff Appearance
2012
Clarion
68-122
.358
1
2
Gannon
27-31
.466
0
0
15
Mercyhurst
24-34
.414
1
1
6
Lock Haven
20-154-2
.114
0
0
2
Seton Hill
4-19
.174
0
0
All-Time Record (Pct)
528-261-23 (.664)
Division II Playoff Appearances Division II National Semifinal Apperances Division II Championship Appearances All-Time Division II Playoff Record
18-15 THE DAWN OF A NEW OFFENSIVE ERA
COACHING STAFF
2015 marks a new era for the IUP offense as the Crimson Hawks have switched to an up-tempo spread set.
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
New OC Marty Higgins joined the coaching staff this summer from Upper Iowa University. This is the first
Alma Mater
West Virginia, 1982
time since the 1970s that IUP is not running an “I” formation or pro set. The comparison below shows the
IUP Record (Years)
34-12 (four)
Offensive Coordinator
Marty Higgins
Category
2015
Rush Yds/Game
306.0
162.3
Paul Tortorella
Pass Yds/Game
152.6
210.8
Slippery Rock, 1985
Total Yds/Game
458.6
373.1
Points/Game
34.2
25.6
Alma Mater Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Crimson Hawks’ offensive numbers in 2014 and their 2015 averages under Higgins.
Football Office
724-357-2780
TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record 2014 PSAC Record/West Finish
2014
IUP’s OFFENSE IS ON A RECORD-SETTING PACE 6-5
The Crimson Hawks are averaging 458.6 yards per game this year, on pace to break the program record of
5-4/5th
445.2 set in 1991 (5,787 yards in 13 games). IUP had a season-high 550 total yards at Slippery Rock and has
Final Ranking
n/a
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost
5/6
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost
8/3
Specialists Starters Returning/Lost
1/1
seven games of 400-plus yards this season. NEW LOOK OFFENSE HAS 48 PLAYS OF 20 YARDS OR MORE THIS YEAR IUP’s new spread offense has provided excitement this season with 48 plays of 20 yards or more after nine games. 30 of those have been rushes with 15 total 20-yard plays going for touchdowns. R-Fr. QB
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Lenny Williams has 33 total plays of 20 yards or more (18 pass, 15 rush), including nine at Slippery Rock.
Curt Cignetti - Head Coach
Sideline
Paul Tortorella - Def. Coord./Safties
Sideline
See page 12 for more information.
Jim Smith - Linebackers/Spec. Teams
Sideline
IUP LEADS PSAC, RANKS SIXTH IN DIVISION II IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
Mike Campolo - Offensive Line
Sideline
The IUP running game has six games of 250 or more yards this year, including 262 last week against
Rod Rutherford - Wide Receivers
Sideline
Gannon. The Crimson Hawks lead the PSAC and rank sixth in the country with 306.0 rushing yards per
Bryant Haines - Defensive Line
Sideline
game. IUP has rushed for more than 300 yards in five of its nine games, including 388 against Cal and 383
Luke Barker - Running Backs
Sideline
against Edinboro, two of the top eight single game team performances in program history.
Dale Boston - Volunteer Asst.
Sideline IUP is 32-7 UNDER CURT CIGNETTI WHEN A PLAYER RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS
Marty Higgins - Off. Coord./QBs
Booth
In his four-plus seasons as head coach, Cignetti has a 32-7 record when an IUP player rushes for at least
Johnny Franco - Cornerbacks
Booth
100 yards in a game. There are five players on the 2015 roster with 100-yard games to their credit: So. RB
John Pettina - Volunteer Asst.
Booth
Luigi Lista-Brinza with six, So. RB Chris Temple and R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams with five and R-So. RB Drew Harris and R-Fr. RB Shannon Jackson one each. 10 DIFFERENT PLAYERS HAVE 100-YARD GAMES UNDER CIGNETTI; FOUR HAVE 200-YARD GAMES With Jackson’s 167 yards at Clarion, Cignetti has how seen 10 different players rush for 100 yards in a game since 2011. Five players have done it this year alone - Temple, Harris, Lista-Brinza, Williams and Jackson.
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LENNY WILLIAMS IS A 2015 HARLON HILL AWARD NOMINEE
AFCA COACHES POLL
R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams leads IUP with 2,234 total yards this year, including 1,247 passing and 987 rushing. Over the last five games, he’s averaging 315 yards per game with 10 total touchdowns and is
RK
SCHOOL (1st VOTES)
averaging 9.3 yards per play.
1.
Northwest Missouri St. (29)
‘15 REC
LAST
• Nominated for Harlon Hill Award, given annually to the top player in Division II
2.
Ferris St. (Mich.) (2)
• Williams ranks No. 4 in the PSAC and is tied for No. 30 in the country in rushing yards per game (109.7)
3.
Ashland (Ohio) (1)
• Williams is No. 1 among PSAC QBs and No. 2 among Division II QBs in rushing yards per game
4.
Colorado St.-Pueblo
• Williams ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and No. 2 in Division II in rushing yards per carry - 10 rush/game (8.97)
5.
Shepherd (W.Va.)
• Williams ranks No. 2 in the PSAC in yards per play (8.09; 276 plays, 2,234 yards)
6.
Minnesota St.
• Williams’ 504 total yards against Slippery Rock broke an IUP record and is the 12th highest total by a
7.
West Georgia
9-1
1
Division II player - and second highest in the PSAC - this season (616, Matt Soltes, ESU)
8.
Henderson St. (Ark.)
9-1
9
• Williams’ season-high 364 passing yards against Slippery Rock is tied for the ninth highest total in IUP
9.
Slippery Rock (Pa.)
9-1
10
single game history; He also had season-highs of 22 completions and 33 attempts
10. Midwestern St. (Texas)
9-1
11
• Williams’ 205 rushing yards against Seton Hill broke a PSAC single game record for a QB
11.
Texas A&M-Commerce
8-2
12
• Williams has 33 plays of more than 20 yards (18 pass, 15 rush); He has six plays of at least 45 yards,
12.
Humboldt St. (Calif.)
8-1
13
including touchdowns of 64, 63, 62, 54 and 50 yards
13.
Indianapolis (Ind.)
9-1
18
• Three-star member of Temple’s 2014 recruiting class out of Sto-Rox HS in McKees Rocks, Pa.
14.
Grand Valley St. (Mich.)
8-2
17
Williams’ 2015 Game-by-Game Statistics
15.
North Alabama
7-2
19 20
10-0
2
9-0
3
10-0
5
9-1
4
9-0
6
9-1
7
Opponent
C-A-I
Pct
Yds
TD
Rush
Yds
Avg
TD
Tot Off
16.
Charleston (W.Va.)
9-1
Kutztown
12-24-0
50.0
163
1
13
52
4.0
1
215
17.
Sioux Falls (S.D.)
8-2
8
Lock Haven
5-13-1
38.5
44
0
10
65
6.5
1
109
18.
Valdosta St. (Ga.)
7-2
23
Emporia St. (Kan.)
at Mercyhurst
14-23-0
60.9
127
1
6
23
3.8
0
150
19.
8-2
14
Edinboro
9-12-1
75.0
90
0
6
94
15.7
0
184
20. Central Missouri
8-2
24
at Seton Hill
9-15-0
60.0
157
2
16
205
12.8
1
362
21.
Colorado Mesa
8-2
16
California (Pa.)
4-7-0
57.1
30
0
14
134
9.6
0
164
22. Bowie St. (Md.)
9-1
25
at #15 Slippery Rock
22-33-0
66.7
364
2
15
140
9.3
1
504
23. Assumption (Mass.)
9-1
NR
at Clarion
11-21-1
52.4
148
1
15
134
8.9
1
282
24. Tuskegee (Ala.)
8-2
15
Gannon
9-18-0
50.0
124
1
15
140
9.3
1
264
25. Carson-Newman (Tenn.)
8-2
NR
Totals
95-166-3 57.2
1,247
8
110
987
9.0
6
2,234
RV Indiana (Pa.)
7-2
RV
Yds/Game
Top Rushing Quarterbacks in Division II
D2FOOTBALL.COM MEDIA POLL
Rank Name
School
Class
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
1
Jason Vander Laan
Ferris St.
Sr.
205
1,234
6.0
18
58
137.1
RK
SCHOOL
2.
Lenny Williams
IUP
R-Fr.
110
987
9.0
6
64
109.7
1
Ferris State
3.
Treveon Albert
Fort Hays St.
Sr.
171
1,072
6.3
6
54
107.2
2
Northwest Missouri
4.
Blake Barney
Dixie St.
Fr.
111
718
6.5
5
70
102.6
3
CSU-Pueblo
5.
Evin Sims
Lenoir-Rhyne
So.
111
752
6.8
12
64
83.6
4
Ashland
5
Minnesota State
‘15 REC
LAST
9-0
2
10-0
3
9-1
4
10-0
5
9-1
6
CHRIS TEMPLE IS SEVENTH IN THE COUNTRY IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
6
West Georgia
9-1
1
Despite playing in just six full games and part of a seventh, So. RB Chris Temple is just 31 yards shy of
7
Shepherd
9-0
8
going over 1,000 yards. He is second on the team with 969 yards and leads IUP with 16 touchdowns.
8
Texas A&M-Commerce
8-2
9
• Temple ranks No. 2 in the PSAC and No. 7 in the nation in rushing yards per game (138.4)
9
Slippery Rock
9-1
10
• Temple ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and tied for No. 5 in the nation in points per game (12.0)
10
North Alabama
7-2
11
• Temple is No. 2 in the PSAC and is tied for No. 11 in the nation in rushing touchdowns (16)
11
Midwestern State
9-1
12
• His 16 rushing touchdowns are three away from tying Michael Mann (1993) for IUP’s season record (19)
12
Humboldt State
8-1
14
• Temple ranks No. 6 in the PSAC in rushing yards per carry (5.94)
13
Central Missouri
8-2
15
• Temple ranks No. 5 in the PSAC and No. 43 in the nation in rushing yards (969)
14
Grand Valley
8-2
17
15
Henderson State
9-1
18
16
Valdosta State
7-2
19
17
Sioux Falls
8-2
7
18
Assumption
9-1
21
19
Minnesota Duluth
7-3
23
20
Tuskegee
8-2
13
21
Charleston
9-1
25
22
Augustana
8-2
NR
23
Emporia State
8-2
16
24
Florida Tech
7-3
NR
25
Indianapolis
9-1
NR
Temple’s 2015 Game-by-Game Rushing Statistics Opponent
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
Kutztown
18
195
10.8
1
43
Lock Haven
4
11
2.8
0
15
at Mercyhurst Edinboro
DNP 28
234
8.4
6
57
at Seton Hill
27
78
2.9
2
12
California (Pa.)
37
255
9.8
3
46
at #15 Slippery Rock
17
54
3.2
3
17
Gannon
32
142
4.4
1
29
Totals
163
969
5.9
16
67
at Clarion
DNP
• If IUP can secure a playoff game, Temple would be on pace to rush for 1,245 yards this year, which would be the 14th time in school history a back has rushed for 1,200 yards in a season • Temple has two of the eight single game rushing performances in IUP history - 255 yards against Cal is sixth all-time and 234 yards against Edinboro is the eighth most
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• Temple’s 255 and 234-yard performances are the second and fourth most, respectively, by a PSAC player
RECORD BREAKDOWN 2015 2-1 4-1 1-0 0-0
September October November December IUP’s Record vs. PSAC Teams at home 4-1 on the road 3-1 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC West Teams at home 3-0 on the road 3-1 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC East Teams at home 1-1 on the road 0-0 IUP vs. Ranked Opponents at home 0-0 on the road 0-1 IUP’s Record in Games... decided by 7 pts or less 1-2 decided by 3 pts or less 0-1 home during day 3-1 home at night 1-0 away during day 3-0 away at night 0-1 IUP’s Record When Scoring... less than 20 points 0-0 20+ points 3-0 30+ points 4-2 IUP’s Record When Allowing... 14 or fewer points 5-0 24 or fewer points 2-0 25+ points 0-2 IUP’s Record When... leading after the 1st qtr 5-2 trailing after the first qtr 2-0 tied after the 1st qtr 0-0 leading at halftime 6-1 trailing at halftime 1-1 tied at halftime 0-0 leading after the 3rd qtr 7-1 trailing after the 3rd qtr 0-1 tied after the 3rd qtr 0-0 IUP’s Record With... less than 300 yds tot offense 0-0 300+ yards total offense 2-0 400+ yards total offense 5-1 500+ yards total offense 0-1 less than 100 yards rush 0-0 100+ yards rushing 0-0 150+ yards rushing 0-1 200+ yards rushing 1-0 250+ yards rushing 6-1 less than 200 yards pass 7-0 200+ yards passing 0-1 250+ yards passing 0-0 300+ yards passing 0-0 350+ yards passing 0-1 IUP’s Record When Allowing... less than 200 total yards 0-0 less than 300 total yards 4-0 less than 400 total yards 3-0 400+ yards total offense 0-2 less than 100 yards rush 4-1 100+ yards rush 3-1 less than 200 yards pass 4-0 less than 300 yards pass 2-1 300+ yards pass 1-1
in a game this season Cignetti 14-5 16-6 11-2 0-1 19-6 17-7
• Temple’s 67-yard touchdown run vs. Edinboro is the longest play from scrimmage for the Crimson Hawks and is the ninth longest rush in the PSAC this season • Temple’s six rushing touchdowns against the Fighting Scots set a new IUP record and tied former Shippensburg running back and current Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn for most in PSAC history • Temple was named the PSAC West Offensive Athlete of the Week after his game against Edinboro WALT PEGUES EXTENDS STREAK TO 20 STRAIGHT GAMES WITH A RECEPTION With three catches last week against Gannon, So. WR Walt Pegues Pegues extended his personal streak
14-3 12-6 5-3 5-1
of 20 consecutive games with a catch. It dates back to his very first game as a true freshman in 2014. IUP’s top receiving threat this year, Pegues leads the team with 50 receptions, 660 yards and three touchdowns. PEGUES HAD ONE OF IUP’s BEST RECEIVING DAYS AT SLIPPERY ROCK Pegues had a huge game against Slippery Rock with 14 receptions for 233 yards, both career-highs. He also reeled in a 50-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. The yardage and reception totals were both
4-3 1-4 5-6 2-2 21-5 1-1 18-6 1-2 3-8 34-4 28-3
among the best ever by an IUP player, ranking third and tied for third, respectively. IUP Single Game Receptions
IUP Single Game Receiving Yards
Player
Rec
Opp
Year
Player
Yds
Opp
Year
1. Terry Skelley
15
Clarion
1979
1. Jim Spence
271
Shippensburg
1983 2001
Drew Carswell 15
California (Pa.) 2014
2. Carmelo Ocasio 242
Millersville
3. Walt Pegues
14
Slippery Rock
2015
3. Walt Pegues
233
Slippery Rock
2015
Len Pesotini
14
Westminster
1975
4. Terry Skelley
215
Clarion
1979
5. Walt Pegues
13
Gannon
2014
5. Carmelo Ocasio 207
Saginaw Valley 2001
IUP OFFENSIVE LINE FEATURES DEPTH, VERSATILITY The IUP offensive line features six regular players combining for 111 games played and 81 career starts. • R-Sr. RT Jorge Vicioso is the most experienced with 31 games, but saw his streak of 29 consecutive starts end last week
29-0 33-4 3-10
• Jr. LG Ethan Cooper has played in 26 games with 23 starts, and has seen time at left tackle and right guard in addition to his regular left guard spot • Jr. RG Tony Morgante and R-Fr. C Kidus Woldyes are two of three linemen who have started all nine games this season
32-5 4-5 5-4 37-1 3-11 1-2 40-2 1-12 0-0 4-4 32-8 24-4 5-1 0-3 34-9 33-4 25-2 18-2 30-7 11-6 4-4 2-3 1-3 12-0 28-1 36-5 1-9 25-5 16-9 29-2 34-9 3-5
• True Fr. Joe Peterson is has made four straight starts at left tackle • Jr. Ed Bier has played both the center and left guard spots • The group has given up eight sacks and has helped IUP rush for 306.0 yards, sixth in the nation CRIMSON HAWKS’ DEFENSE RANKS SEVENTH IN NATION IN RED ZONE PERCENTAGE IUP leads the PSAC and ranks seventh among Division II schools with a 61.3 red zone defense. Opponents have advanced inside IUP’s 20 yard line 31 times in nine games, scoring on 19 of those possessions (14 touchdowns, five field goals). California (Pa.) and Slippery Rock scored on six of 13 combined red zone chances against IUP, while Clarion and Gannon were able to advance inside the 20 just three times total. IUP HAS SCORED 14 DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS SINCE 2011; 40 SINCE 2003 Annually one of the PSAC’s - and the nation’s - strongest defenses, IUP has scored 14 total defensive touchdowns since 2011 and 40 since 2003. Despite playing one less game than most schools this year, the Crimson Hawks are tied for third in Division II with five defensive scores, including three at Mercyhurst. This year’s total is already 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. Year
Opponent
TD
Result
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
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IUP def. Shippensburg, 41-10
CRIMSON HAWKS PLAYING IN OPPONENT BACKFIELDS; 20 SACKS, 47 TFLs IN LAST SIX GAMES The IUP defense has increased its pressure over the last six games, totaling 20.0 sacks and 47.0 tacklesfor-loss. The defensive line has been getting it done, with nine players combining for 27.5 TFLs and 15.5 sacks during that span. The Crimson Hawks have four sacks in each of their last two games (Gannon, Clarion) and are tied for fourth in the PSAC with 2.9 sacks per game. 12 different players have at least one sack this season. TFL
Sacks
Opponent
No-Yds
No-Yds
Opponent Rush Yds
Tot Yds
Edinboro
10.0-51
5.0-42
78
225
at Seton Hill
7.0-35
5.0-28
58
330
California (Pa.)
6-0-21
1.0-7
163
348
at #15 Slippery Rock
11.0-47
1.0-14
269
511
at Clarion
6.0-32
4.0-24
35
278
Gannon
7.0-36
4.0-20
140
225
Total
47.0-222
20.0-135
123.8/g
319.5/g
IUP DEFENSIVE LINE HAS SHOWCASED DEPTH; 11 CRIMSON HAWKS HAVE SEEN PLAYING TIME The IUP defensive line rotates on a regular basis, with anywhere from eight to 10 players seeing action along the defensive front. The group has combined for 39.5 TFLs and 21.0 sacks on the season. The 21 sacks are 81 pct of the team’s total of 26. • Sr. DE Karon Gibson and true Fr. DE Deandre Easterling are tied for the team-lead with 7.5 TFLs • Even though he’s started just one game, Easterling leads IUP with 4.5 sacks • Gibson is third on the team and leads all linemen with 44 total tackles • So. DT Jemal Averette is sixth on the team with 39 stops, including a career-high 12 when he started at defensive end against Clarion • R-So. DE Matt Mowad had four tackles and 1.0 TFL in limited time against Gannon, his first action in over one month after being sidelined with an injury CRIMSON HAWKS ARE SECOND IN PSAC, TIED FOR 10TH IN NATION WITH 18 INTERCEPTIONS In just ninegames, the IUP defense has picked off 18 passes, which is tied for the league lead and is tied for 10th in Division II. True Fr. CB Mikale Makle, So. FS Takhi Turner and R-So. CB Jay Watkins all have a teamhigh three picks, with the latter two each getting an interception against Gannon. 10 different players have at least one, with five players grabbing away two or more passes this year. Player
Int
Yds
Mikale Makle
3
59
TDs 0
Takhi Turner
3
19
1
Jay Watkins
3
4
0
Dorian Lane
2
99
2
Steve Franco
2
67
1
Jordan Batts
1
33
0
Matt Mowad
1
23
1
Eric Williams
1
4
0
Allen Wright
1
0
0
Kevin Clarke
1
0
0
WATKINS ONE OF THE BEST AT BREAKING UP PASSES Watkins had two big plays in the second half against Gannon, breaking up a fourth down pass in IUP territory in the third quarter and picking off a pass with 2:09 left in the game to clinch the win. He leads the PSAC and ranks sixth in the nation averaging 2.0 passes defended per game. His total of 18 - 15 passes broken up and three interceptions - also leads the conference despite playing in just nine games. Watkins is two away of tying the PSAC single season record of 20 that is held by Shippensburg’s Deon Harrison (2000) and Slippery Rock’s Admire Carter (2014). YOUTH MOVEMENT: COMBINED 38 FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES SEE PLAYING TIME A total of 62 players on the current roster have seen playing time this year, with the sophomores (21) and freshmen (17) accounting for two classes with the most playing time. Those two classes have also combined for 98 of the 198 total starts this season. IUP’s top five rushers, top three receivers, and five of its current starting defensive players all have either freshman or sophomore eligibility. Class
Players
Freshmen
17
Starts 42
Sophomores
21
56
Juniors
14
48
Seniors/Grads
10
52
CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED Player Devin Altland, WR Jemal Averette, DL Jordan Batts, DL Noah Bertram, TE Ed Bier, OL Sean Bowling, PK Jordan Brown, WR Swahneek Brown, WR Cameron Casciole, LB Myles Catlin, LB Dan Charmo, OL Kevin Clarke, LB Ethan Cooper, OL Chris David, DB Adam Deardorff, WR Andrew DeGol, DB Gabriel Diaz, OL Jordan Diven, DL Eric Doe, DB Nick Dubowski, LB Deandre Easterling, DL Kevin Edwards, TE Steve Franco, DB Karon Gibson, DL* Drew Harris, RB Chase Haslett, QB Jason Inks, OL C.J. Jackson, TE Conor Jackson, LS Shannon Jackson, RB Diamond Jones, LB Dorian Lane, LB Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB Mikale Makle, DB Sean McVay, WR Isiah Mims, WR Tony Morgante, OL Matt Mowad, DL CJ Odegbo, DL Jeff Palmer, DL Rex Pearce, FB Walt Pegues, WR Joe Peterson, OL Mike Pietropola, QB Ackeno Robertson, DB Dyllon Scott, DL Jordan Spangler, P* Matt Spegal, P Ryan Stewart, PK* Chris Temple, RB Mason Tortorice, DL Takhi Turner, DB Jorge Vicioso, OL B. Wahl-Schwartz, DB Jay Watkins, DB Justin Weldon, DL Eric Williams, DB* Lenny Williams, QB Miles Williamson, WR Kidus Woldeyes, OL Ronald Womack, DB Zack Woznichak, DB Allen Wright, DB Gabriel Yuille, WR
‘11 ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 -------- 11/0 -- 11/0 11/0 7/2 ------- 2/0 7/1 ---------------- 9/0 --- 9/0 11/4 ---- 10/9 --- 10/1 11/11 --6/3 11/11 ---- 11/3 ------- 9/0 8/0 ---- 2/0 -------- 10/0 --5/2 10/7 ------11/1 9/1 --- 3/0 11/11 -- 11/1 12/12 11/11 -------- 11/10 -------- 10/1 --- 11/0 ----------- 14/0 11/10 3/1 ---- 11/10 ----4/0 -- 11/0 6/1 ------8/1 4/2 ---- 11/3 ------ 9/0 10/2 11/7 ---- 8/0 ---- 11/2 ----------- 9/0 11/11 ------- 11/0 11/0 -- 3/0 11/0 11/0 --- 10/0 10/0 ---- 9/1 ---- 3/0 ---- 10/9 -- 1/0 11/10 11/11 --- 3/0 9/0 --9/5 1/1 ---- 7/0 3/0 13/12 11/11 ----------------- 10/0 ---- 1/0 ---- 11/7 -----
*Transfers; not all years played at IUP
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‘15 Tot 6/0 6/0 9/9 20/9 8/5 37/7 2/0 2/0 9/0 18/1 8/0 8/0 5/5 5/5 9/9 9/9 -- 9/0 9/0 29/4 3/1 13/10 9/9 30/21 9/9 26/23 7/5 18/8 2/0 2/0 5/0 22/0 6/5 8/5 6/2 6/2 9/0 19/0 9/0 24/9 9/1 9/1 6/3 26/5 9/9 23/20 8/8 42/32 6/0 6/0 4/1 15/11 4/0 3/0 8/3 18/4 9/0 20/0 9/1 9/1 9/0 9/0 9/9 37/20 5/2 16/12 9/4 9/4 6/5 27/6 7/1 7/1 9/9 21/12 5/3 16/6 8/0 8/0 7/7 37/16 9/0 17/0 9/9 20/11 5/4 5/4 9/0 9/0 9/9 29/20 2/0 2/0 9/0 31/0 3/0 28/0 8/0 28/0 7/6 16/7 9/0 12/0 8/1 18/10 8/8 31/29 2/0 14/0 9/9 19/15 8/1 15/1 8/8 35/31 9/8 9/8 3/0 3/0 9/9 9/9 8/0 18/0 1/0 2/0 8/0 19/7 1/1 1/1
CURT CIGNETTI (5th SEASON) Curt Cignetti enters his fifth year at the helm of the IUP football program in 2015. Through four seasons, Cignetti has a record of 34-12, going 20-8 in PSAC West play and 2-1 in the NCAA playoffs. He has a record of 18-5 at home and 16-7 on the road. The young Crimson Hawks finished 6-5 in 2014, going 5-4 in PSAC play. A former QB himself, Cignetti helped IUP set several records in the passing game over the course of the season. Chase Haslett completed over 60 percent of his passes, a mark that ranked as sixth best all-time and the highest from an IUP quarterback since 2008. Three recievers etched their names into the IUP record books, as seniors Drew Carswell and Brock DeCicco caught 15 and 11 passes respectively against California in the sixth annual Coal Bowl. Freshman wideout Walt Pegues also set records with 13 catches and 193 yards against Gannon.
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
Pitt Davidson
IUP
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD YEAR
RECORD
PSAC
2011
7-3
5-2
3rd in PSAC West
2012
12-2
6-1
PSAC Champions,
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. 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.
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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.
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) 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 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.
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. 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. 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 2000-02 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.
NOTES
Div. II Regional Finals
BY THE NUMBERS: CURT CIGNETTI AT IUP 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
vs. Unranked teams
6-1
9-0
8-2
6-3
7-1
TOTALS 36-7
1-2
3-2
1-0
0-2
0-1
5-7
2013
9-2
5-2
2nd in PSAC West
vs. Top 25 teams
2014
6-5
5-4
5th in PSAC West
vs. Top 10 teams
0-1
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
2-3
vs. PSAC
7-3
9-1
8-2
5-5
7-2
36-13
vs. PSAC West
5-2
6-1
5-2
4-3
6-1
26-9
vs. PSAC East
2-1
3-0
3-0
1-2
1-1
10-4
PSAC West home games
2-1
4-0
2-1
3-1
3-0
14-3
4 YEARS
34-12
21-9
CIGNETTI’S START Best Three Year Starts by IUP Head Coaches COACH (YEARS)
1.
Curt Cignetti (2011-13)
RECORD
PCT.
28-7
.800
2.
Frank Cignetti (1986-88)
27-7
.794
3.
Chuck Klausing (1964-66)
22-7
.759
4. Lou Tepper (2006-08)
24-8
.750
5.
20-7
.741
Bill Neal (1970-72)
PSAC West road games
3-1
2-1
3-1
1-2
3-1
12-6
All home games
3-2
7-0
4-1
4-2
4-1
22-6
All road games
4-1
5-2
5-1
2-3
3-1
19-8
Postseason
0-0
2-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
2-1
IUP rushes for 200+ yards
4-0
11-1
6-0
3-1
7-1
31-3
IUP scores
10
vs. CHEYNEY November 14, 2015 12:00 PM Indiana, Pa. Frank Cignetti Field & George P. Miller Stadium (6,000)
DATE
RANK
OPPONENT
RANK
SEPTEMBER 5 NR/NR 12 NR/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 NR/NR 24 NR/NR 31 NR/NR NOVEMBER 7 NR/NR 14 NR/NR
L 34-33 W 38-13 W 35-14
Edinboro* W 42-21 at Seton Hill* W 47-10 California (Pa.)* W 20-15 at #15/15 Slippery Rock* L 40-39 at RV/NR Clarion* W 28-14 Gannon* Cheyney
W 26-14 12 PM
RESULT/TIME
Lincoln at RV/NR Gannon at Clarion Kutztown*
L 29-22 L 44-6 L 59-6 L 34-0
at Bloomsburg* East Stroudsburg* at Lock Haven* Shippensburg* West Chester*
L 63-0 L 69-7 L 56-20 L 70-7 L 41-20
at Millersville* at RV/NR IUP
RECORD
0-10, 0-7 PSAC East
RANKING
RV in AFCA Coaches
RANKING
NR in AFCA Coaches
LAST GAME
Nov. 7 lost to
Nov. 7 defeated
NR in D2Football Media Millersville 26-6
HEAD COACH
Curt Cignetti
HEAD COACH
Chris Roulhac
CAREER RECORD
41-14 / 5th year
CAREER RECORD
3-49-1 / 5th year
IUP RECORD
41-14 / 5th th year yea
CU RECORD
3-49-1 / 5th year
CIGNETTI vs. CU
2-0
vs. IUP
0-2
IUP vs. CU
6-0
vs. Cignetti
0-0
RESULT/TIME
Kutztown Lock Haven at Mercyhurst*
OPPONENT
Cheyney Wolves
7-2, 6-1 PSAC West
Gannon 26-14
Cheyney (0-10, 0-7 PSAC East) DATE
IUP Crimson Hawks
RECORD
LAST GAME
IUP (7-2, 6-1 PSAC West)
SEPTEMBER 12 NR/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 RV/NR 24 RV/NR 31 RV/NR NOVEMBER 7 RV/NR 14 RV/NR
RV/NR
NR in D2Football Media
2015 SCHEDULES RV/NR
BREAKDOWN
L 26-6 12 PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Game Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Game Storylines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2015 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/Regional Rankings . . . . . . . 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 IUP Scoring Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IUP Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 2015 IUP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-22
THE GAME On a weekend that includes a couple of schedule changes, the Crimson Hawks will play in one final home game when they host PSAC East foe Cheyney on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. from Frank Cignetti Field. Originally scheduled to be on the road at West Chester, IUP will get one last game on its home turf on PSAC Championship weekend. The Crimson Hawks are riding a two-game win streak over a pair of former regionally-ranked opponents, including a 26-14 win last week over Gannon. Cheyney has lost 42 straight games entering this weekend and is 0-10 this year. 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/BackLightTV.com Josh Hill, play-by-play Erik Kormos, analyst
Live Stats Live stats for all IUP home games: sidermstats.com/iup/football/
WIUP 90.1 FM Jake DeLuca, play-by-play Cody Benjamin, analyst
Twitter @IUPfootball @IUPCrimsonHawk
STORYLINES • The Crimson Hawks were
ond), Slippery Rock (fourth) and
• With his next touchdown,
originally scheduled to play at
Assumption (fifth) - are playing
Temple will be come the 10th
West Chester this week, but the
in conference championship
player in IUP history to score 100
Golden Rams clinched a spot in
games. Virginia Union (seventh)
points in a season. With 16
the PSAC “State Game” and IUP
is idle, while New Haven (ninth)
rushing touchdowns, he’s
will now play Cheyney, which was
will be playing Assumption.
currently tied for 10th in a single
set to play WCU’s new opponent this week, Slippery Rock.
season with 96 points. Michael • R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams (987
Mann (1993) has the all-time
yards) and So. RB Chris Temple
record of 126 points.
• IUP hopes to be able to rest
(969) are each looking to eclipse
some players and get back to full
the 1,000-yard mark for the
• IUP has never lost to Cheyney,
strenghth against the winless
season. It would be the first time
outscoring the Wolves 321-26
Wolves as the Crimson Hawks
since 2012 - Harvie Tuck (1,660)
in the two teams’ six previous
prepare for the possibility of
and De’Antwan Williams (1,325) -
matchups. HC Curt Cignetti has
earning a berth in the NCAA
that IUP would have two players
faced Cheyney twice - in 2013
playoffs, which begin next week.
reach that milestone.
(49-0) and 2012 (56-0).
• Teams with playoff hopes will
• Williams would become the
be jockeying for position this
first PSAC quarterback to rush
weekend. Three teams ranked
for 1,000 yards in a season if he
above IUP - Bowie State (sec-
gains 13 yards today.
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NOTEBOOK
Location
Indiana, Pa.
Enrollment
14,369
Founded
1875
Athletics Affiliation
NCAA Division II
Conference
PSAC (West)
Colors
CRIMSON HAWKS STAY AT No. 6 IN THIS WEEK’S REGIONAL RANKINGS With the top nine teams from last week’s Super Region One rankings all winning on Saturday, there wasn’t much movement as the latest top 10 was released on Monday. The top seven teams from each region advance to postseason play, with the top overall seed to receive a bye. The final 28-team playoff bracket will be revealed on Sunday, Nov. 15. See page seven for more details.
Crimson & Gray
Nickname
Crimson Hawks
President
Dr. Michael Driscoll
Interim Athletic Director Stadium
Steve Roach
CIGNETTI vs. THE PSAC EAST HC Curt Cignetti is 10-4 against the PSAC East since coming to IUP in 2011, including 3-0 records in 2012 and 2013. The Crimson Hawks lost to Kutztown 34-33 and defeated Lock Haven 38-13 early this year.
Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium
Capacity
6,000
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 owns an overall record of 253-83-1 (.752) along with a conference record of 152-37-1 (.803) during that
SPORTS INFORMATION
span. IUP clinched a share of the division 2015 division crown, the program’s 16th in 30 years.
Sports Information Director
Ryan Rebholz
Team
W-L
Pct.
NCAA Playoffs
PSAC West Titles
Office Phone
724-357-2747
IUP
152-37-1
.803
15
16
Slippery Rock
123-64-3
.655
5
8
Edinboro
106-82-2
.563
8
5
[email protected]
FOOTBALL HISTORY
California
91-99
.479
5
5
First Year of Football (Modern Year)
1927
Shippensburg
71-65-2
.518
1
2
Last Playoff Appearance
2012
Clarion
68-122
.358
1
2
Gannon
27-31
.466
0
0
15
Mercyhurst
24-34
.414
1
1
6
Lock Haven
20-154-2
.114
0
0
2
Seton Hill
4-19
.174
0
0
All-Time Record (Pct)
528-261-23 (.664)
Division II Playoff Appearances Division II National Semifinal Apperances Division II Championship Appearances All-Time Division II Playoff Record
18-15 THE DAWN OF A NEW OFFENSIVE ERA
COACHING STAFF
2015 marks a new era for the IUP offense as the Crimson Hawks have switched to an up-tempo spread set.
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
New OC Marty Higgins joined the coaching staff this summer from Upper Iowa University. This is the first
Alma Mater
West Virginia, 1982
time since the 1970s that IUP is not running an “I” formation or pro set. The comparison below shows the
IUP Record (Years)
34-12 (four)
Offensive Coordinator
Marty Higgins
Category
2015
Rush Yds/Game
306.0
162.3
Paul Tortorella
Pass Yds/Game
152.6
210.8
Slippery Rock, 1985
Total Yds/Game
458.6
373.1
Points/Game
34.2
25.6
Alma Mater Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Crimson Hawks’ offensive numbers in 2014 and their 2015 averages under Higgins.
Football Office
724-357-2780
TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record 2014 PSAC Record/West Finish
2014
IUP’s OFFENSE IS ON A RECORD-SETTING PACE 6-5
The Crimson Hawks are averaging 458.6 yards per game this year, on pace to break the program record of
5-4/5th
445.2 set in 1991 (5,787 yards in 13 games). IUP had a season-high 550 total yards at Slippery Rock and has
Final Ranking
n/a
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost
5/6
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost
8/3
Specialists Starters Returning/Lost
1/1
seven games of 400-plus yards this season. NEW LOOK OFFENSE HAS 48 PLAYS OF 20 YARDS OR MORE THIS YEAR IUP’s new spread offense has provided excitement this season with 48 plays of 20 yards or more after nine games. 30 of those have been rushes with 15 total 20-yard plays going for touchdowns. R-Fr. QB
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Lenny Williams has 33 total plays of 20 yards or more (18 pass, 15 rush), including nine at Slippery Rock.
Curt Cignetti - Head Coach
Sideline
Paul Tortorella - Def. Coord./Safties
Sideline
See page 12 for more information.
Jim Smith - Linebackers/Spec. Teams
Sideline
IUP LEADS PSAC, RANKS SIXTH IN DIVISION II IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
Mike Campolo - Offensive Line
Sideline
The IUP running game has six games of 250 or more yards this year, including 262 last week against
Rod Rutherford - Wide Receivers
Sideline
Gannon. The Crimson Hawks lead the PSAC and rank sixth in the country with 306.0 rushing yards per
Bryant Haines - Defensive Line
Sideline
game. IUP has rushed for more than 300 yards in five of its nine games, including 388 against Cal and 383
Luke Barker - Running Backs
Sideline
against Edinboro, two of the top eight single game team performances in program history.
Dale Boston - Volunteer Asst.
Sideline IUP is 32-7 UNDER CURT CIGNETTI WHEN A PLAYER RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS
Marty Higgins - Off. Coord./QBs
Booth
In his four-plus seasons as head coach, Cignetti has a 32-7 record when an IUP player rushes for at least
Johnny Franco - Cornerbacks
Booth
100 yards in a game. There are five players on the 2015 roster with 100-yard games to their credit: So. RB
John Pettina - Volunteer Asst.
Booth
Luigi Lista-Brinza with six, So. RB Chris Temple and R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams with five and R-So. RB Drew Harris and R-Fr. RB Shannon Jackson one each. 10 DIFFERENT PLAYERS HAVE 100-YARD GAMES UNDER CIGNETTI; FOUR HAVE 200-YARD GAMES With Jackson’s 167 yards at Clarion, Cignetti has how seen 10 different players rush for 100 yards in a game since 2011. Five players have done it this year alone - Temple, Harris, Lista-Brinza, Williams and Jackson.
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LENNY WILLIAMS IS A 2015 HARLON HILL AWARD NOMINEE
AFCA COACHES POLL
R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams leads IUP with 2,234 total yards this year, including 1,247 passing and 987 rushing. Over the last five games, he’s averaging 315 yards per game with 10 total touchdowns and is
RK
SCHOOL (1st VOTES)
averaging 9.3 yards per play.
1.
Northwest Missouri St. (29)
‘15 REC
LAST
• Nominated for Harlon Hill Award, given annually to the top player in Division II
2.
Ferris St. (Mich.) (2)
• Williams ranks No. 4 in the PSAC and is tied for No. 30 in the country in rushing yards per game (109.7)
3.
Ashland (Ohio) (1)
• Williams is No. 1 among PSAC QBs and No. 2 among Division II QBs in rushing yards per game
4.
Colorado St.-Pueblo
• Williams ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and No. 2 in Division II in rushing yards per carry - 10 rush/game (8.97)
5.
Shepherd (W.Va.)
• Williams ranks No. 2 in the PSAC in yards per play (8.09; 276 plays, 2,234 yards)
6.
Minnesota St.
• Williams’ 504 total yards against Slippery Rock broke an IUP record and is the 12th highest total by a
7.
West Georgia
9-1
1
Division II player - and second highest in the PSAC - this season (616, Matt Soltes, ESU)
8.
Henderson St. (Ark.)
9-1
9
• Williams’ season-high 364 passing yards against Slippery Rock is tied for the ninth highest total in IUP
9.
Slippery Rock (Pa.)
9-1
10
single game history; He also had season-highs of 22 completions and 33 attempts
10. Midwestern St. (Texas)
9-1
11
• Williams’ 205 rushing yards against Seton Hill broke a PSAC single game record for a QB
11.
Texas A&M-Commerce
8-2
12
• Williams has 33 plays of more than 20 yards (18 pass, 15 rush); He has six plays of at least 45 yards,
12.
Humboldt St. (Calif.)
8-1
13
including touchdowns of 64, 63, 62, 54 and 50 yards
13.
Indianapolis (Ind.)
9-1
18
• Three-star member of Temple’s 2014 recruiting class out of Sto-Rox HS in McKees Rocks, Pa.
14.
Grand Valley St. (Mich.)
8-2
17
Williams’ 2015 Game-by-Game Statistics
15.
North Alabama
7-2
19 20
10-0
2
9-0
3
10-0
5
9-1
4
9-0
6
9-1
7
Opponent
C-A-I
Pct
Yds
TD
Rush
Yds
Avg
TD
Tot Off
16.
Charleston (W.Va.)
9-1
Kutztown
12-24-0
50.0
163
1
13
52
4.0
1
215
17.
Sioux Falls (S.D.)
8-2
8
Lock Haven
5-13-1
38.5
44
0
10
65
6.5
1
109
18.
Valdosta St. (Ga.)
7-2
23
Emporia St. (Kan.)
at Mercyhurst
14-23-0
60.9
127
1
6
23
3.8
0
150
19.
8-2
14
Edinboro
9-12-1
75.0
90
0
6
94
15.7
0
184
20. Central Missouri
8-2
24
at Seton Hill
9-15-0
60.0
157
2
16
205
12.8
1
362
21.
Colorado Mesa
8-2
16
California (Pa.)
4-7-0
57.1
30
0
14
134
9.6
0
164
22. Bowie St. (Md.)
9-1
25
at #15 Slippery Rock
22-33-0
66.7
364
2
15
140
9.3
1
504
23. Assumption (Mass.)
9-1
NR
at Clarion
11-21-1
52.4
148
1
15
134
8.9
1
282
24. Tuskegee (Ala.)
8-2
15
Gannon
9-18-0
50.0
124
1
15
140
9.3
1
264
25. Carson-Newman (Tenn.)
8-2
NR
Totals
95-166-3 57.2
1,247
8
110
987
9.0
6
2,234
RV Indiana (Pa.)
7-2
RV
Yds/Game
Top Rushing Quarterbacks in Division II
D2FOOTBALL.COM MEDIA POLL
Rank Name
School
Class
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
1
Jason Vander Laan
Ferris St.
Sr.
205
1,234
6.0
18
58
137.1
RK
SCHOOL
2.
Lenny Williams
IUP
R-Fr.
110
987
9.0
6
64
109.7
1
Ferris State
3.
Treveon Albert
Fort Hays St.
Sr.
171
1,072
6.3
6
54
107.2
2
Northwest Missouri
4.
Blake Barney
Dixie St.
Fr.
111
718
6.5
5
70
102.6
3
CSU-Pueblo
5.
Evin Sims
Lenoir-Rhyne
So.
111
752
6.8
12
64
83.6
4
Ashland
5
Minnesota State
‘15 REC
LAST
9-0
2
10-0
3
9-1
4
10-0
5
9-1
6
CHRIS TEMPLE IS SEVENTH IN THE COUNTRY IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
6
West Georgia
9-1
1
Despite playing in just six full games and part of a seventh, So. RB Chris Temple is just 31 yards shy of
7
Shepherd
9-0
8
going over 1,000 yards. He is second on the team with 969 yards and leads IUP with 16 touchdowns.
8
Texas A&M-Commerce
8-2
9
• Temple ranks No. 2 in the PSAC and No. 7 in the nation in rushing yards per game (138.4)
9
Slippery Rock
9-1
10
• Temple ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and tied for No. 5 in the nation in points per game (12.0)
10
North Alabama
7-2
11
• Temple is No. 2 in the PSAC and is tied for No. 11 in the nation in rushing touchdowns (16)
11
Midwestern State
9-1
12
• His 16 rushing touchdowns are three away from tying Michael Mann (1993) for IUP’s season record (19)
12
Humboldt State
8-1
14
• Temple ranks No. 6 in the PSAC in rushing yards per carry (5.94)
13
Central Missouri
8-2
15
• Temple ranks No. 5 in the PSAC and No. 43 in the nation in rushing yards (969)
14
Grand Valley
8-2
17
15
Henderson State
9-1
18
16
Valdosta State
7-2
19
17
Sioux Falls
8-2
7
18
Assumption
9-1
21
19
Minnesota Duluth
7-3
23
20
Tuskegee
8-2
13
21
Charleston
9-1
25
22
Augustana
8-2
NR
23
Emporia State
8-2
16
24
Florida Tech
7-3
NR
25
Indianapolis
9-1
NR
Temple’s 2015 Game-by-Game Rushing Statistics Opponent
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
Kutztown
18
195
10.8
1
43
Lock Haven
4
11
2.8
0
15
at Mercyhurst Edinboro
DNP 28
234
8.4
6
57
at Seton Hill
27
78
2.9
2
12
California (Pa.)
37
255
9.8
3
46
at #15 Slippery Rock
17
54
3.2
3
17
Gannon
32
142
4.4
1
29
Totals
163
969
5.9
16
67
at Clarion
DNP
• If IUP can secure a playoff game, Temple would be on pace to rush for 1,245 yards this year, which would be the 14th time in school history a back has rushed for 1,200 yards in a season • Temple has two of the eight single game rushing performances in IUP history - 255 yards against Cal is sixth all-time and 234 yards against Edinboro is the eighth most
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• Temple’s 255 and 234-yard performances are the second and fourth most, respectively, by a PSAC player
RECORD BREAKDOWN 2015 2-1 4-1 1-0 0-0
September October November December IUP’s Record vs. PSAC Teams at home 4-1 on the road 3-1 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC West Teams at home 3-0 on the road 3-1 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC East Teams at home 1-1 on the road 0-0 IUP vs. Ranked Opponents at home 0-0 on the road 0-1 IUP’s Record in Games... decided by 7 pts or less 1-2 decided by 3 pts or less 0-1 home during day 3-1 home at night 1-0 away during day 3-0 away at night 0-1 IUP’s Record When Scoring... less than 20 points 0-0 20+ points 3-0 30+ points 4-2 IUP’s Record When Allowing... 14 or fewer points 5-0 24 or fewer points 2-0 25+ points 0-2 IUP’s Record When... leading after the 1st qtr 5-2 trailing after the first qtr 2-0 tied after the 1st qtr 0-0 leading at halftime 6-1 trailing at halftime 1-1 tied at halftime 0-0 leading after the 3rd qtr 7-1 trailing after the 3rd qtr 0-1 tied after the 3rd qtr 0-0 IUP’s Record With... less than 300 yds tot offense 0-0 300+ yards total offense 2-0 400+ yards total offense 5-1 500+ yards total offense 0-1 less than 100 yards rush 0-0 100+ yards rushing 0-0 150+ yards rushing 0-1 200+ yards rushing 1-0 250+ yards rushing 6-1 less than 200 yards pass 7-0 200+ yards passing 0-1 250+ yards passing 0-0 300+ yards passing 0-0 350+ yards passing 0-1 IUP’s Record When Allowing... less than 200 total yards 0-0 less than 300 total yards 4-0 less than 400 total yards 3-0 400+ yards total offense 0-2 less than 100 yards rush 4-1 100+ yards rush 3-1 less than 200 yards pass 4-0 less than 300 yards pass 2-1 300+ yards pass 1-1
in a game this season Cignetti 14-5 16-6 11-2 0-1 19-6 17-7
• Temple’s 67-yard touchdown run vs. Edinboro is the longest play from scrimmage for the Crimson Hawks and is the ninth longest rush in the PSAC this season • Temple’s six rushing touchdowns against the Fighting Scots set a new IUP record and tied former Shippensburg running back and current Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn for most in PSAC history • Temple was named the PSAC West Offensive Athlete of the Week after his game against Edinboro WALT PEGUES EXTENDS STREAK TO 20 STRAIGHT GAMES WITH A RECEPTION With three catches last week against Gannon, So. WR Walt Pegues Pegues extended his personal streak
14-3 12-6 5-3 5-1
of 20 consecutive games with a catch. It dates back to his very first game as a true freshman in 2014. IUP’s top receiving threat this year, Pegues leads the team with 50 receptions, 660 yards and three touchdowns. PEGUES HAD ONE OF IUP’s BEST RECEIVING DAYS AT SLIPPERY ROCK Pegues had a huge game against Slippery Rock with 14 receptions for 233 yards, both career-highs. He also reeled in a 50-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. The yardage and reception totals were both
4-3 1-4 5-6 2-2 21-5 1-1 18-6 1-2 3-8 34-4 28-3
among the best ever by an IUP player, ranking third and tied for third, respectively. IUP Single Game Receptions
IUP Single Game Receiving Yards
Player
Rec
Opp
Year
Player
Yds
Opp
Year
1. Terry Skelley
15
Clarion
1979
1. Jim Spence
271
Shippensburg
1983 2001
Drew Carswell 15
California (Pa.) 2014
2. Carmelo Ocasio 242
Millersville
3. Walt Pegues
14
Slippery Rock
2015
3. Walt Pegues
233
Slippery Rock
2015
Len Pesotini
14
Westminster
1975
4. Terry Skelley
215
Clarion
1979
5. Walt Pegues
13
Gannon
2014
5. Carmelo Ocasio 207
Saginaw Valley 2001
IUP OFFENSIVE LINE FEATURES DEPTH, VERSATILITY The IUP offensive line features six regular players combining for 111 games played and 81 career starts. • R-Sr. RT Jorge Vicioso is the most experienced with 31 games, but saw his streak of 29 consecutive starts end last week
29-0 33-4 3-10
• Jr. LG Ethan Cooper has played in 26 games with 23 starts, and has seen time at left tackle and right guard in addition to his regular left guard spot • Jr. RG Tony Morgante and R-Fr. C Kidus Woldyes are two of three linemen who have started all nine games this season
32-5 4-5 5-4 37-1 3-11 1-2 40-2 1-12 0-0 4-4 32-8 24-4 5-1 0-3 34-9 33-4 25-2 18-2 30-7 11-6 4-4 2-3 1-3 12-0 28-1 36-5 1-9 25-5 16-9 29-2 34-9 3-5
• True Fr. Joe Peterson is has made four straight starts at left tackle • Jr. Ed Bier has played both the center and left guard spots • The group has given up eight sacks and has helped IUP rush for 306.0 yards, sixth in the nation CRIMSON HAWKS’ DEFENSE RANKS SEVENTH IN NATION IN RED ZONE PERCENTAGE IUP leads the PSAC and ranks seventh among Division II schools with a 61.3 red zone defense. Opponents have advanced inside IUP’s 20 yard line 31 times in nine games, scoring on 19 of those possessions (14 touchdowns, five field goals). California (Pa.) and Slippery Rock scored on six of 13 combined red zone chances against IUP, while Clarion and Gannon were able to advance inside the 20 just three times total. IUP HAS SCORED 14 DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS SINCE 2011; 40 SINCE 2003 Annually one of the PSAC’s - and the nation’s - strongest defenses, IUP has scored 14 total defensive touchdowns since 2011 and 40 since 2003. Despite playing one less game than most schools this year, the Crimson Hawks are tied for third in Division II with five defensive scores, including three at Mercyhurst. This year’s total is already 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. Year
Opponent
TD
Result
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
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IUP def. Shippensburg, 41-10
CRIMSON HAWKS PLAYING IN OPPONENT BACKFIELDS; 20 SACKS, 47 TFLs IN LAST SIX GAMES The IUP defense has increased its pressure over the last six games, totaling 20.0 sacks and 47.0 tacklesfor-loss. The defensive line has been getting it done, with nine players combining for 27.5 TFLs and 15.5 sacks during that span. The Crimson Hawks have four sacks in each of their last two games (Gannon, Clarion) and are tied for fourth in the PSAC with 2.9 sacks per game. 12 different players have at least one sack this season. TFL
Sacks
Opponent
No-Yds
No-Yds
Opponent Rush Yds
Tot Yds
Edinboro
10.0-51
5.0-42
78
225
at Seton Hill
7.0-35
5.0-28
58
330
California (Pa.)
6-0-21
1.0-7
163
348
at #15 Slippery Rock
11.0-47
1.0-14
269
511
at Clarion
6.0-32
4.0-24
35
278
Gannon
7.0-36
4.0-20
140
225
Total
47.0-222
20.0-135
123.8/g
319.5/g
IUP DEFENSIVE LINE HAS SHOWCASED DEPTH; 11 CRIMSON HAWKS HAVE SEEN PLAYING TIME The IUP defensive line rotates on a regular basis, with anywhere from eight to 10 players seeing action along the defensive front. The group has combined for 39.5 TFLs and 21.0 sacks on the season. The 21 sacks are 81 pct of the team’s total of 26. • Sr. DE Karon Gibson and true Fr. DE Deandre Easterling are tied for the team-lead with 7.5 TFLs • Even though he’s started just one game, Easterling leads IUP with 4.5 sacks • Gibson is third on the team and leads all linemen with 44 total tackles • So. DT Jemal Averette is sixth on the team with 39 stops, including a career-high 12 when he started at defensive end against Clarion • R-So. DE Matt Mowad had four tackles and 1.0 TFL in limited time against Gannon, his first action in over one month after being sidelined with an injury CRIMSON HAWKS ARE SECOND IN PSAC, TIED FOR 10TH IN NATION WITH 18 INTERCEPTIONS In just ninegames, the IUP defense has picked off 18 passes, which is tied for the league lead and is tied for 10th in Division II. True Fr. CB Mikale Makle, So. FS Takhi Turner and R-So. CB Jay Watkins all have a teamhigh three picks, with the latter two each getting an interception against Gannon. 10 different players have at least one, with five players grabbing away two or more passes this year. Player
Int
Yds
Mikale Makle
3
59
TDs 0
Takhi Turner
3
19
1
Jay Watkins
3
4
0
Dorian Lane
2
99
2
Steve Franco
2
67
1
Jordan Batts
1
33
0
Matt Mowad
1
23
1
Eric Williams
1
4
0
Allen Wright
1
0
0
Kevin Clarke
1
0
0
WATKINS ONE OF THE BEST AT BREAKING UP PASSES Watkins had two big plays in the second half against Gannon, breaking up a fourth down pass in IUP territory in the third quarter and picking off a pass with 2:09 left in the game to clinch the win. He leads the PSAC and ranks sixth in the nation averaging 2.0 passes defended per game. His total of 18 - 15 passes broken up and three interceptions - also leads the conference despite playing in just nine games. Watkins is two away of tying the PSAC single season record of 20 that is held by Shippensburg’s Deon Harrison (2000) and Slippery Rock’s Admire Carter (2014). YOUTH MOVEMENT: COMBINED 38 FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES SEE PLAYING TIME A total of 62 players on the current roster have seen playing time this year, with the sophomores (21) and freshmen (17) accounting for two classes with the most playing time. Those two classes have also combined for 98 of the 198 total starts this season. IUP’s top five rushers, top three receivers, and five of its current starting defensive players all have either freshman or sophomore eligibility. Class
Players
Freshmen
17
Starts 42
Sophomores
21
56
Juniors
14
48
Seniors/Grads
10
52
CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED Player Devin Altland, WR Jemal Averette, DL Jordan Batts, DL Noah Bertram, TE Ed Bier, OL Sean Bowling, PK Jordan Brown, WR Swahneek Brown, WR Cameron Casciole, LB Myles Catlin, LB Dan Charmo, OL Kevin Clarke, LB Ethan Cooper, OL Chris David, DB Adam Deardorff, WR Andrew DeGol, DB Gabriel Diaz, OL Jordan Diven, DL Eric Doe, DB Nick Dubowski, LB Deandre Easterling, DL Kevin Edwards, TE Steve Franco, DB Karon Gibson, DL* Drew Harris, RB Chase Haslett, QB Jason Inks, OL C.J. Jackson, TE Conor Jackson, LS Shannon Jackson, RB Diamond Jones, LB Dorian Lane, LB Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB Mikale Makle, DB Sean McVay, WR Isiah Mims, WR Tony Morgante, OL Matt Mowad, DL CJ Odegbo, DL Jeff Palmer, DL Rex Pearce, FB Walt Pegues, WR Joe Peterson, OL Mike Pietropola, QB Ackeno Robertson, DB Dyllon Scott, DL Jordan Spangler, P* Matt Spegal, P Ryan Stewart, PK* Chris Temple, RB Mason Tortorice, DL Takhi Turner, DB Jorge Vicioso, OL B. Wahl-Schwartz, DB Jay Watkins, DB Justin Weldon, DL Eric Williams, DB* Lenny Williams, QB Miles Williamson, WR Kidus Woldeyes, OL Ronald Womack, DB Zack Woznichak, DB Allen Wright, DB Gabriel Yuille, WR
‘11 ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 -------- 11/0 -- 11/0 11/0 7/2 ------- 2/0 7/1 ---------------- 9/0 --- 9/0 11/4 ---- 10/9 --- 10/1 11/11 --6/3 11/11 ---- 11/3 ------- 9/0 8/0 ---- 2/0 -------- 10/0 --5/2 10/7 ------11/1 9/1 --- 3/0 11/11 -- 11/1 12/12 11/11 -------- 11/10 -------- 10/1 --- 11/0 ----------- 14/0 11/10 3/1 ---- 11/10 ----4/0 -- 11/0 6/1 ------8/1 4/2 ---- 11/3 ------ 9/0 10/2 11/7 ---- 8/0 ---- 11/2 ----------- 9/0 11/11 ------- 11/0 11/0 -- 3/0 11/0 11/0 --- 10/0 10/0 ---- 9/1 ---- 3/0 ---- 10/9 -- 1/0 11/10 11/11 --- 3/0 9/0 --9/5 1/1 ---- 7/0 3/0 13/12 11/11 ----------------- 10/0 ---- 1/0 ---- 11/7 -----
*Transfers; not all years played at IUP
-5-
‘15 Tot 6/0 6/0 9/9 20/9 8/5 37/7 2/0 2/0 9/0 18/1 8/0 8/0 5/5 5/5 9/9 9/9 -- 9/0 9/0 29/4 3/1 13/10 9/9 30/21 9/9 26/23 7/5 18/8 2/0 2/0 5/0 22/0 6/5 8/5 6/2 6/2 9/0 19/0 9/0 24/9 9/1 9/1 6/3 26/5 9/9 23/20 8/8 42/32 6/0 6/0 4/1 15/11 4/0 3/0 8/3 18/4 9/0 20/0 9/1 9/1 9/0 9/0 9/9 37/20 5/2 16/12 9/4 9/4 6/5 27/6 7/1 7/1 9/9 21/12 5/3 16/6 8/0 8/0 7/7 37/16 9/0 17/0 9/9 20/11 5/4 5/4 9/0 9/0 9/9 29/20 2/0 2/0 9/0 31/0 3/0 28/0 8/0 28/0 7/6 16/7 9/0 12/0 8/1 18/10 8/8 31/29 2/0 14/0 9/9 19/15 8/1 15/1 8/8 35/31 9/8 9/8 3/0 3/0 9/9 9/9 8/0 18/0 1/0 2/0 8/0 19/7 1/1 1/1
CURT CIGNETTI (5th SEASON) Curt Cignetti enters his fifth year at the helm of the IUP football program in 2015. Through four seasons, Cignetti has a record of 34-12, going 20-8 in PSAC West play and 2-1 in the NCAA playoffs. He has a record of 18-5 at home and 16-7 on the road. The young Crimson Hawks finished 6-5 in 2014, going 5-4 in PSAC play. A former QB himself, Cignetti helped IUP set several records in the passing game over the course of the season. Chase Haslett completed over 60 percent of his passes, a mark that ranked as sixth best all-time and the highest from an IUP quarterback since 2008. Three recievers etched their names into the IUP record books, as seniors Drew Carswell and Brock DeCicco caught 15 and 11 passes respectively against California in the sixth annual Coal Bowl. Freshman wideout Walt Pegues also set records with 13 catches and 193 yards against Gannon.
Manette (Lawer) Curtis, Carly Ann and Natalie Elise West Virginia University Bachelor’s Degree Business (1982)
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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
Pitt Davidson
IUP
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD YEAR
RECORD
PSAC
2011
7-3
5-2
3rd in PSAC West
2012
12-2
6-1
PSAC Champions,
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. 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.
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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.
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) 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 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.
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. 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. 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 2000-02 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.
NOTES
Div. II Regional Finals
BY THE NUMBERS: CURT CIGNETTI AT IUP 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
vs. Unranked teams
6-1
9-0
8-2
6-3
7-1
TOTALS 36-7
1-2
3-2
1-0
0-2
0-1
5-7
2013
9-2
5-2
2nd in PSAC West
vs. Top 25 teams
2014
6-5
5-4
5th in PSAC West
vs. Top 10 teams
0-1
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
2-3
vs. PSAC
7-3
9-1
8-2
5-5
7-2
36-13
vs. PSAC West
5-2
6-1
5-2
4-3
6-1
26-9
vs. PSAC East
2-1
3-0
3-0
1-2
1-1
10-4
PSAC West home games
2-1
4-0
2-1
3-1
3-0
14-3
4 YEARS
34-12
21-9
CIGNETTI’S START Best Three Year Starts by IUP Head Coaches COACH (YEARS)
1.
Curt Cignetti (2011-13)
RECORD
PCT.
28-7
.800
2.
Frank Cignetti (1986-88)
27-7
.794
3.
Chuck Klausing (1964-66)
22-7
.759
4. Lou Tepper (2006-08)
24-8
.750
5.
20-7
.741
Bill Neal (1970-72)
PSAC West road games
3-1
2-1
3-1
1-2
3-1
12-6
All home games
3-2
7-0
4-1
4-2
4-1
22-6
All road games
4-1
5-2
5-1
2-3
3-1
19-8
Postseason
0-0
2-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
2-1
IUP rushes for 200+ yards
4-0
11-1
6-0
3-1
7-1
31-3
IUP scores
