NR IUP Crimson Hawks
GAME
6
vs. CALIFORNIA (PA) October 17, 2015 6:00 PM Indiana, Pa. Frank Cignetti Field @ George P. Miller Stadium (6,000)
DATE
RANK
OPPONENT
Kutztown Lock Haven at Mercyhurst*
RANK
SEPTEMBER 5 RV/NR 12 RV/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 NR/NR 24 31 NOVEMBER 7 14
OPPONENT
L 34-33 W 38-13 W 35-14
1 PM 12 PM
RESULT/TIME
at Virginia State W 35-16 RV/NR Bloomsburg L 20-13 Shippensburg W 34-26 at Edinboro* W 37-30 Seton Hill* W 38-34 at RV/25 Slippery Rock* L 56-21 at RV/NR IUP* 6 PM RV/NR Clarion* 3 PM at Gannon* 12 PM Mercyhurst* at Lock Haven*
RECORD
4-2, 2-1 PSAC West
RANKING
RV in AFCA Coaches
RANKING
NR in AFCA Coaches
LAST GAME
Oct. 10 lost to
Oct. 10 defeated
NR in D2Football Media Slippery Rock 56-21
HEAD COACH
Curt Cignetti
HEAD COACH
Mike Kellar
CAREER RECORD
38-13 / 5th year
CAREER RECORD
27-12 / 4th year
IUP RECORD
38-13 / 5th th year yea
CAL RECORD
27-12 / 4th year
CIGNETTI vs. CAL
1-3
vs. IUP
2-1
IUP vs. CAL
56-23-2
vs. Cignetti
2-1
RESULT/TIME
California (Pa.) (4-2, 2-1 PSAC West) DATE
California (Pa.) Vulcans
4-1, 3-0 PSAC West
Seton Hill 47-10
Edinboro* W 42-21 at Seton Hill* W 47-10 California (Pa.)* 6 PM at #20/21 Slippery Rock* 6 PM at RV/NR Clarion* 12 PM Gannon* at West Chester
IUP Crimson Hawks
RECORD
LAST GAME
IUP (4-1, 3-0 PSAC West)
SEPTEMBER 12 NR/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 RV/NR 24 31 NOVEMBER 7 14
RV/NR
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2015 SCHEDULES RV/NR
BREAKDOWN
1 PM 1 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 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 The Crimson Hawks bring a four-game win streak into the seventh annual Coal Bowl this Saturday as they host rival California (Pa.). Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. from Frank Cignetti Field. IUP enters the matchup with a 4-1 record and is one of two teams in the PSAC West with a 3-0 divisional mark. The Crimson Hawks set a new season-high in scoring in last week’s 47-10 win at Seton Hill. Cal is coming off of a 56-21 loss at Slippery Rock last weekend and is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the West. The Vulcans feature one of the nation’s top passing offenses, averaging 307.3 yards and score nearly 30 points per game. 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 • This will be the first time in the
• With 1,582 rushing yards so far,
• The Crimson Hawks lead the
seven-year history of the Coal
IUP is on pace with its record
PSAC with 13 interceptions,
Bowl that the trophy game will
-setting year of 2012 when the
picking off opponents once every
be played under the lights. The
Crimson Hawks totaled 1,466
14.5 passes. Harris has thrown
latest kickoff time prior to this
yards in the first five games and
eight interceptions on 182
year came in 2012 (3:30 p.m.).
broke the season record with
attempts.
259.3 yards per game. • The IUP defense will again have
• Saturday marks the return of
it’s hands full with a top-flight
• Cal is eighth in the PSAC in
Errol Brewster, who played
passing offense as Cal QB James
rushing defense, allowing 167
defensive end at IUP from 2010-
Harris averages 291 yards per
yards per game. The Vulcans
12. Brewster has 17 tackles and
game and is third in the PSAC
gave up 297 to Slippery Rock last
three sacks for Cal this season.
with a 151.9 pass efficiency.
week and 255 to Bloomsburg in week two.
• IUP has the the nation’s fourth-
• IUP HC Curt Cignetti is 1-3 alltime against Cal, including a 21-
ranked rushing offense at 316.4
• The Vulcans’ return game is
13 defeat on the road last year.
yards per game. The Crimson
arguably one of the best in the
The Vulcans have outscored IUP
Hawks have at least 226 yards in
PSAC, and is led by Aaron Terry,
during that time, 82-67.
each game this year, including a
who averages 20.3 yards on
season-high 383 yards against
seven punt returns, including a
Edinboro.
97-yard touchdown.
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QUICK FACTS
NOTEBOOK
Location
Indiana, Pa.
Enrollment
14,369
Founded
1875
Athletics Affiliation
NCAA Division II
Conference
IUP AND CAL BATTLE IN THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COAL BOWL Starting in 2009, Cal has dominated in the previous six matchups with five victories, including a 21-13 win last year. IUP’s lone Coal Bowl win came in 2013, defeating the Vulcans 20-7 at George P. Miller Stadium. This year’s 6 p.m. kickoff will be represent the first night game in Coal Bowl history.
PSAC (West)
Colors
Crimson & Gray
CIGNETTI vs. THE PSAC WEST
Nickname
Crimson Hawks
HC Curt Cignetti is 23-8 (.742) in his four-plus seasons against schools from the PSAC West, including a
President
Dr. Michael Driscoll
Interim Athletic Director Stadium
Steve Roach
6-1 mark in the Crimson Hawks’ 2012 conference championship season. He is just 1-3 in his previous four meetings with Cal, with the lone victory coming at home in 2013 (20-7).
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 250-82-1 (.752) along with a conference record of 149-36-1 (.804) during that
SPORTS INFORMATION
span. IUP also owns 15 divisional crowns in the last 29 seasons.
Sports Information Director
Ryan Rebholz
Office Phone
724-357-2747
Email
[email protected]
FOOTBALL HISTORY First Year of Football (Modern Year)
1927
Last Playoff Appearance
2012
All-Time Record (Pct)
528-261-23 (.664)
Division II Playoff Appearances
15
Division II National Semifinal Apperances Division II Championship Appearances All-Time Division II Playoff Record
6 2
Team
W-L
Pct.
NCAA Playoffs
PSAC West Titles
IUP
149-36-1
.804
15
15
Slippery Rock
119-64-3
.648
5
7
Edinboro
106-78-2
.575
8
5
California
88-98
.473
5
5
Shippensburg
71-65-2
.518
1
2
Clarion
67-119
.360
1
2
Gannon
25-29
.463
0
0
Mercyhurst
22-32
.407
1
1
Lock Haven
20-154-2
.114
0
0
Seton Hill
3-16
.158
0
0
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
Alma Mater
West Virginia, 1982
IUP Record (Years)
34-12 (four)
Offensive Coordinator
Marty Higgins
Alma Mater Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Paul Tortorella Slippery Rock, 1985
Football Office
724-357-2780
New OC Marty Higgins joined the coaching staff this summer from Upper Iowa University, bringing with him an offensive philosophy that averaged 34.5 points and 461 yards in 11 games last season. This is the first time since the 1970s that IUP is not running an “I” formation or pro set. The comparison below shows the Crimson Hawks’ offensive numbers in 2014 and their 2015 averages under Higgins. Category
2015
Rush Yds/Game
316.4
2014 162.3
Pass Yds/Game
141.4
210.8
Total Yds/Game
457.8
373.1
Points/Game
39.0
25.6
TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record 2014 PSAC Record/West Finish
6-5
NEW LOOK OFFENSE HAS PROVIDED MORE BIG PLAYS THIS YEAR
5-4/5th
IUP’s new spread offense has provided excitement this season with 24 plays of 20 yards or more at the
Final Ranking
n/a
midway point. 18 of those plays have been rushes, while eight total have gone for touchdowns. IUP has
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost
5/6
five plays of 50-plus yards, including last week’s 62-yard touchdown run by R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams. Last
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost
8/3
season, IUP averaged 3.5 plays of 20-plus yards each game and only had 10 rushes that covered that
Specialists Starters Returning/Lost
1/1
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
distance all season long. IUP RANKS FOURTH IN DIVISION II IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
Curt Cignetti - Head Coach
Sideline
The Crimson Hawks average 316.4 rushing yards per game, a mark that leads the PSAC and ranks fourth in
Paul Tortorella - Def. Coord./Safties
Sideline
the country. IUP has rushed for at least 226 yards in each game, including a 328-yard output last weekend
Jim Smith - Linebackers/Spec. Teams
Sideline
at Seton Hill. Five players average at least 25 yards per game and three have rushed for at least 274 yards
Mike Campolo - Offensive Line
Sideline
this year. The team has scored 16 rushing touchdowns and averages 6.3 yards per carry.
Rod Rutherford - Wide Receivers
Sideline
Bryant Haines - Defensive Line
Sideline
Luke Barker - Running Backs
Sideline
Dale Boston - Volunteer Asst.
Sideline
Player
Yds
Avg
TD
Yds/G
Chris Temple
518
6.7
9
129.5
Notes 234 yards, 6 TDs vs. Edinboro
Lenny Williams
439
8.6
3
87.8
205 yards, 1 TD at Seton Hill
Luigi Lista-Brinza
274
5.1
2
91.3
Career-high 164 yards at Mercyhurst
Drew Harris
183
5.5
1
36.6
109 yards against Lock Haven
Marty Higgins - Off. Coord./QBs
Booth
Johnny Franco - Cornerbacks
Booth
IUP is 29-6 UNDER CURT CIGNETTI WHEN A PLAYER RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS
John Pettina - Volunteer Asst.
Booth
In his four-plus seasons as head coach, Cignetti has a 29-6 record when an IUP player rushes for at least 100 yards in a game. There are four players on the 2015 roster with 100-yard games to their credit: So. RB Luigi Lista-Brinza with six, So. RB Chris Temple with three, and R-So. RB Drew Harris and R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams each with one. During the Cignetti era at IUP, De’Antwan “Rocket” Williams has the most 100yard games with 12 while Harvie Tuck had 11.
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NINE DIFFERENT PLAYERS HAVE 100-YARD GAMES UNDER CIGNETTI; FOUR HAVE 200-YARD GAMES
AFCA COACHES POLL
With Williams’ 205 yards at Seton Hill, Cignetti has how seen nine different players rush for 100 yards in a game since 2011. Four players have now rushed for 200 yards under Cignetti: Williams (205), Temple (234
RK
SCHOOL (1st VOTES)
vs. Edinboro), Tuck (four times in 2012) and De’Antwan Williams (one in 2013).
1.
Minnesota St. (28)
6-0
1
2.
West Georgia (4)
6-0
2
CHRIS TEMPLE IS 12TH IN THE COUNTRY IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
3.
Northwest Missouri St.
6-0
3
Despite playing in three full games and just part of a fourth, So. RB Chris Temple has rushed for 518 yards
4.
Ferris St. (Mich.)
5-0
4
and nine touchdowns, including 195 yards and a touchdown against Kutztown and 234 and six scores
5.
Sioux Falls (S.D.)
6-0
5
against Edinboro.
6.
Colorado St.-Pueblo
• Temple ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and No. 12 in the nation in rushing yards per game (129.5)
7.
• Temple ranks No. 2 in the PSAC and No. 22 in the nation in rushing yards per carry (6.73) • Temple is tied for No. 2 in the PSAC and tied for No. 10 in the nation in rushing touchdowns (9) • On just 77 carries, Temple’s 518 yards ranks No. 5 in the PSAC and No. 62 in the nation
10. Humboldt St. (Calif.)
5-0
11
• Temple’s 67-yard touchdown run vs. Edinboro is the longest play from scrimmage for the Crimson Hawks
11.
Midwestern St. (Texas)
6-0
12
and is the fifth longest rush in the PSAC this season
12.
Michigan Tech
5-0
14
• Temple’s 234 rushing yards against Edinboro is the seventh most in IUP single game history; It’s also the
13.
Emporia St. (Kan.)
6-0
18
second most by a PSAC player in a game this year
14.
Texas A&M-Commerce
5-1
15
• Temple’s six rushing touchdowns against the Fighting Scots set a new IUP record and tied former
15.
Delta St. (Miss.)
5-1
17
Shippensburg running back and current Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn for most in PSAC history
16.
Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)
4-1
19
• Temple was named the PSAC West Offensive Athlete of the Week after his game against Edinboro
17.
North Alabama
4-1
6
• Since earning more playing time in his final three games of his freshman season, Temple is averaging
18.
Grand Valley St. (Mich.)
5-1
24
115.3 yards per game and 6.1 yards per carry. He’s scored 10 touchdowns in those eight games.
19.
Henderson St. (Ark.)
Date
Opponent
Att
Yds
Avg
LG
TD
10/10/15
at Seton Hill
27
78
2.9
12
2
10/3/15
Edinboro
28
234
8.4
67
6
9/19/15
Lock Haven
4
11
2.8
15
0
9/12/15
Kutztown
18
195
10.8
43
1
11/15/14
#17 West Chester
19
93
4.9
30
0
11/8/14
at Gannon
17
82
4.8
22
0
11/1/14
Clarion
20
114
5.7
15
1
‘15 REC
LAST
5-1
7
Colorado School of Mines
6-0
8
8.
Ashland (Ohio)
6-0
9
9.
Shepherd (W.Va.)
5-0
10
5-1
NR
20. Slippery Rock (Pa.)
5-1
NR
21.
4-2
25
Minnesota-Duluth
22. Pittsburg St. (Kan.)
4-2
13
23. Tuskegee (Ala.)
5-1
NR
24. Arkansas Tech
5-1
NR
25. Angelo St. (Texas)
4-2
16
RV Indiana (Pa.)
4-1
NR
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IUP IS 6-0 WHEN LISTA-BRINZA RUNS FOR 100-PLUS YARDS
RK
SCHOOL
yards. It was his sixth career 100-yard game, and IUP is a perfect 6-0 in those games. This season
1
Minnesota State
6-0
1
Lista-Brinza is second on the team with 274 yards and ranks fifth in the PSAC with 91.3 yards per game.
2
West Georgia
6-0
2
Below are Lista-Brinza’s six career 100-yard games.
3
Ferris State
5-0
3
4
Sioux Falls
6-0
4
5
Northwest Missouri
6-0
5
6
CSU-Pueblo
7
Colorado Mines
8
Delta State
9
Michigan Tech
10
Texas A&M-Commerce
Lista-Brinza was the main ball-carrier in the win at Mercyhurst with career-highs of 26 carries and 164
Date
Opponent
Result
Rush
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
9.26.15
at Mercyhurst
W 35-14
26
164
6.3
1
51
10.11.14
Seton Hill
W 51-28
24
108
4.5
1
30
10.4.14
Edinboro
W 18-8
24
118
4.9
0
27
9.27.14
Mercyhurst
W 41-7
16
103
6.4
3
41
9.20.14
at Lock Haven
W 21-16
25
114
4.6
2
16
9.6.14
St. Augustine’s
W 41-19
21
111
5.3
2
23
‘15 REC
LAST
5-1
7
6-0
8
5-1
10
5-0
11
5-1
12 14
11
Ashland
6-0
WILLIAMS BREAKS IUP QB RUSHING RECORD; IS SCHOOL’S FIRST TRUE DUAL THREAT QB IN YEARS
12
Minnesota Duluth
4-2
15
R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams broke out in a big way at Seton Hill, rushing for 205 yards and a touchdown on
13
Shepherd
5-0
16
16 carries in IUP’s 47-10 win. The yardage set a new PSAC record for rushing yards by a quarterback and is
14
Lenoir-Rhyne
4-1
13
one of the top performances by a QB in Division II this year.
15
Humboldt State
5-0
18
• Williams ranks No. 6 in the PSAC and is tied for No. 61 in the country in rushing yards per game (87.6)
16
Emporia State
6-0
19
• Williams is No. 1 among PSAC QBs and No. 7 among Division II QBs in rushing yards per game
17
North Alabama
4-1
6
• Williams ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and No. 2 in Division II in rushing yards per carry (8.61)
18
Midwestern State
6-0
NR
• Three-star member of Temple’s 2014 recruiting class out of Sto-Rox HS in McKees Rocks, Pa.
19
Grand Valley
5-1
23
• Finished HS career has the WPIAL’s all-time leading passer with 8,509 yards and 102 touchdowns
20
Pittsburg State
4-2
9
• Also rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in HS career
21
Slippery Rock
5-1
25
• Fab 22 selection, WPIAL Co-Offensive Player of the Year, and the 2012 Big 7 Player of the Year
22
Tuskegee
5-1
NR
• Over the last three games, Williams has totaled 696 yards, has completed 64 pct of his passes, and is
23
Arkansas Tech
5-1
NR
averaging 11.5 yards per carry
24
Central Missouri
4-2
24
25
Valdosta State
3-2
17
Opponent
Cmp
Att
Pct
Yds
TD
INT
Rush
Yds
Avg
TD
Tot Off
Kutztown
12
24
50.0
163
1
0
13
52
4.0
1
215
Lock Haven
5
13
38.5
44
0
1
10
65
6.5
1
109
at Mercyhurst
14
23
60.9
127
1
0
6
23
3.8
0
150
Edinboro
9
12
75.0
90
0
1
6
94
15.7
0
184
at Seton Hill
9
15
60.0
157
2
0
16
205
12.8
1
362
49
87
56.3
581
4
2
51
439
8.6
3
1,020
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PEGUES HAS CAUGHT A PASS IN 16 STRAIGHT GAMES
RECORD BREAKDOWN 2015 2-1 2-0 0-0 0-0
September October November December IUP’s Record vs. PSAC Teams at home 2-1 on the road 2-0 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC West Teams at home 1-0 on the road 2-0 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 0-0 IUP’s Record in Games... decided by 7 pts or less 0-1 decided by 3 pts or less 0-1 home during day 2-1 home at night 0-0 away during day 2-0 away at night 0-0 IUP’s Record When Scoring... less than 20 points 0-0 20+ points 0-0 30+ points 4-1 IUP’s Record When Allowing... 14 or fewer points 3-0 24 or fewer points 1-0 25+ points 0-1 IUP’s Record When... leading after the 1st qtr 3-1 trailing after the first qtr 1-0 tied after the 1st qtr 0-0 leading at halftime 4-1 trailing at halftime 0-0 tied at halftime 0-0 leading after the 3rd qtr 4-1 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 1-0 400+ yards total offense 3-1 500+ yards total offense 0-0 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 3-1 less than 200 yards pass 4-0 200+ yards passing 0-1 250+ yards passing 0-0 300+ yards passing 0-0 350+ yards passing 0-0 IUP’s Record When Allowing... less than 200 total yards 0-0 less than 300 total yards 2-0 less than 400 total yards 2-0 400+ yards total offense 0-1 less than 100 yards rush 3-1 100+ yards rush 0-0 less than 200 yards pass 2-0 less than 300 yards pass 1-0 300+ yards pass 1-1
With one catch for 15 yards at Seton Hill, So. WR Walt Pegues has extended his streak to 16 straight Cignetti 14-5 14-5 10-2 0-1 17-6 16-6
games with a reception. The streak dates back to his very first game as a true freshman in 2014. The Crimson Hawks’ top receiving threat this year, Pegues leads the team with 26 receptions and 307 yards and had a 63-yard touchdown in the opener against Kutztown. IUP OFFENSIVE LINE FEATURES DEPTH, VERSATILITY The IUP offensive line features talent and depth, with six regular players combining for 91 games played and 63 career starts. R-Sr. RT Jorge Vicioso is the most experience with 28 games and 26 starts. Jr. LG Ethan Cooper has played in 22 games with 19 starts, and has seen time at left tackle and right guard in
12-3 11-5
addition to his regular left guard spot. Jr. Ed Bier has played both the center and left guard spots. The group has given up just three sacks in five games this year and has helped the IUP rushing attack average 316.4 yards, fourth in the nation.
5-3 5-1
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
4-3 1-3
touchdowns since 2011 and 40 since 2003. Despite playing one less game than most schools this year, the Crimson Hawks lead the nation 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
4-5 2-2 20-5 0-1 17-6 1-1 3-8 31-4 28-2 27-0 32-4 3-9 30-4 3-5 5-4 35-1 2-10 1-2 37-2 1-11 0-0 4-4 31-8 22-4 5-0 0-3 34-9 33-3 25-2 15-2 27-7 11-6 4-4 2-3 1-2 12-0 26-1 35-5 1-8 24-5 13-8 27-2 33-8 3-5
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
IUP def. Shippensburg, 41-10
THE IUP DEFENSE HAS MORE TOUCHDOWNS THAN FOUR PSAC TEAMS HAVE RUSHING SCORES Those five defensive scores in five games this season is more than four fellow PSAC schools and 22 Division II schools have rushing touchdowns. Edinboro has rushed for four scores this year, while Millersville has three and Lock Haven and Cheyney each have one. CRIMSON HAWKS PLAYING IN OPPONENT BACKFIELDS; 10 SACKS, 17 TFLs IN LAST TWO GAMES The IUP defense has increased its pressure over the last two games, totaling 10.0 sacks and 17.0 tacklesfor-loss against Edinboro and Seton Hill. 10 different Crimson Hawks have combined for those 10 sacks while 15 have helped make those 17 TFLs. 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
Total
17.0-86
10.0-70
136
555
KARON GIBSON MAKING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO DEFENSIVE END Sr. DE Karon Gibson is second in the PSAC with 1.50 TFLs per game and leads IUP with a total of 7.5. He also leads the Crimson Hawks with 3.5 sacks and is second on the team with 30 total tackles. This is his first season as a full-time defensive end after starting all 11 games as IUP’s nose guard last year. Opponent
Tot Tkl
TFL-Yds
Sck-Yds
Kutztown
9
1.5-9
1.5-9
Lock Haven
8
3.0-7
0.5-3
at Mercyhurst
5
0.5-2
0.0-0
Edinboro
4
1.5-6
0.5-4
at Seton Hill
4
1.0-8
1.0-8
30
7.5-32
3.5-24
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IUP DEFENSIVE LINE HAS SHOWCASED DEPTH; 10 CRIMSON HAWKS HAVE SEEN PLAYING TIME The IUP defensive line rotates on a regular basis, with anywhere from eight to 10 players seeing action
CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED
along the defensive front. The group has combined for 22.5 TFLs and 14.0 sacks on the season. The 14
Player
‘11
‘12
‘13
‘14
sacks are 88 pct of the team’s total of 16.
Devin Altland, WR
--
--
--
--
‘15 Tot
• Gibson leads all players with 7.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks
Jemal Averette, DL
--
--
--
11/0
• R-So. DE Matt Mowad had 3.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks despite injuries limiting his playing time
Jordan Batts, DL
--
11/0
11/0
7/2
• True Fr. DEs Deandre Easterling and CJ Odegbo have combined for 4.0 TFLs and 3.0 sacks
Noah Bertram, TE
--
--
--
--
2/0
2/0
Ed Bier, OL
--
--
2/0
7/1
5/0
14/1
4/0
4/0
5/5 16/5 5/2 34/4
KEVIN CLARKE HAS SEVEN DOUBLE-FIGURE TACKLE GAMES
Sean Bowling, PK
--
--
--
--
4/0
4/0
R-Jr. LB Kevin Clarke had a season-high 14 total tackles - eight solo - against Lock Haven. It was his
Jordan Brown, WR
--
--
--
--
2/2
2/2
seventh career double-figure tackle game, with six coming in his last 16 games. A first team preseason All-
Swahneek Brown, WR
--
--
--
--
5/5
5/5
American by D2Football.com, Clarke leads the Crimson Hawks with 39 total tackles in five games this
Cameron Casciole, LB
--
--
--
9/0
0/0
9/0
season. Last year he had five double-figure tackle games, including a career-high 21 against SRU.
Myles Catlin, LB
--
--
9/0
11/4
5/0 25/4
Dan Charmo, OL
--
--
Kevin Clarke, LB
--
--
10/1
11/11
Ethan Cooper, OL
--
--
6/3
11/11
5/5 22/19
Chris David, DB
--
--
--
11/3
5/5 16/8
Andrew DeGol, DB
--
--
9/0
8/0
5/0 22/0
Gabriel Diaz, OL
--
--
--
2/0
4/4
6/4
Jordan Diven, DL
--
--
--
--
2/0
2/0
Date
Opponent
Tkl
Solo
TFL
9.19.15
Lock Haven
14
8
1.0
11.8.14
at Gannon
11
0
0.0
10.25.14
Slippery Rock
21
12
1.0
10.18.14
at Cal
12
6
1.0
9.13.14
at Kutztown
19
5
2.0
9.6.14
St. Augustine’s
13
5
2.0
9.21.13
at Seton Hill
13
9
2.0
-- 10/9
1/1 11/10 5/5 26/17
Eric Doe, DB
--
--
-- 10/0
Nick Dubowski, LB
--
--
5/2 10/7
IUP LINEBACKERS AGAIN PROVIDE DEPTH IN 2015
Deandre Easterling, DL
--
--
--
--
The Crimson Hawks boast a seasoned linebacking corps in 2015. Three players - Clarke, Sr. Dorian Lane
Kevin Edwards, TE
--
--
11/1
9/1
5/2 25/4
and Jr. Myles Catlin - have combined for 84 games played and 37 starts. They have each produced during
Steve Franco, DB
--
--
3/0
11/11
5/5 19/16
their time on the field, combining for 399 tackles and 37.5 TFLs.
Karon Gibson, DL*
--
11/1 12/12
11/11
5/5 39/29
Drew Harris, RB
--
--
--
Chase Haslett, QB
--
--
-- 11/10
Player
GP/GS
Tkl
Solo
TFL
FR/FF
Clarke
26/17
185
76
17.0
2/3
Lane
33/16
141
59
15.0
1/1
Catlin
25/4
73
29
4.5
0/0
Totals
84/37
399
174
37.5
3/4
--
jason Inks, OL
--
--
--
--
C.J. Jackson, TE
--
--
--
10/1
5/0 15/0 5/0 20/9 5/0
5/0
5/0
5/0
4/1 15/11 1/0
1/0
5/3 15/4
Conor Jackson, LS
--
--
11/0
--
5/0 16/0
Shannon Jackson, RB
--
--
--
--
5/0
5/0
CRIMSON HAWKS LEAD PSAC, TIED FOR FOURTH IN NATION WITH 13 INTERCEPTIONS
Diamond Jones, LB
--
--
--
--
5/0
5/0
In just five games, the IUP defense has picked off 13 passes, which leads the PSAC and is tied for fourth in
Dorian Lane, LB
-- 14/0
11/10
Division II. Nine different players have gotten in the act with at least one, with four players grabbing away
Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB
--
--
two passes this year. R-Sr. SS Eric Williams picked off his first of the year last Saturday against Seton Hill
Mikale Makle, DB
--
while Fr. CB Mikale Makle had his first career interception over the weekend, returning it 59 yards.
Sean McVay, WR
4/0
Player
Int
Yds
TDs
Dorian Lane
2
99
2
Steve Franco
2
67
1
Takhi Turner
2
19
1
Jay Watkins
2
4
0
Mikale Makle
1
59
0
Jordan Batts
1
33
0
Matt Mowad
1
23
1
Eric Williams
1
4
0
Allen Wright
1
0
0
3/1
5/5 33/15
-- 11/10
3/2 14/12
--
--
--
5/0
--
11/0
6/1
5/0
2/1 23/2
Isiah Mims, WR
--
--
--
--
4/1
4/1
Tony Morgante, OL
--
--
8/1
4/2
5/5
17/8
4/3 15/6
Matt Mowad, DL
--
--
--
11/3
CJ Odegbo, DL
--
--
--
--
Jeff Palmer, DL
--
9/0
10/2
11/7
5/5 35/14
5/0
5/0
Rex Pearce, FB
--
--
--
8/0
5/0 13/0
Walt Pegues, WR
--
--
--
11/2
5/5 16/7
Joe Peterson, OL
--
--
--
--
1/0
1/0
Mike Pietropola, QB
--
--
--
--
5/0
5/0
Ackeno Robertson, DB
--
--
9/0
11/11
5/5 25/16
Jordan Spangler, P*
--
--
11/0
11/0
5/0 27/0
11/0
11/0
3/0 28/0
WATKINS ONE OF THE BEST AT BREAKING UP PASSES
Matt Spegal, P
--
3/0
R-So. CB Jay Watkins leads the PSAC and is sixth in the nation averaging 2.20 passes defended per game.
Ryan Stewart, PK*
--
--
His total of 11 - nine passes broken up and two interceptions - is tied for first in the conference despite
Chris Temple, RB
--
--
--
9/1
4/3 13/4
playing in just five games. He’s defended at least one pass in every game this year, including four break-
Mason Tortorice, DL
--
--
--
3/0
5/0
ups against Lock Haven, and has his interceptions against Kutztown and Edinboro.
Takhi Turner, DB
--
--
-- 10/9
10/0 10/0
5/0 25/0 8/0
5/1 15/10
Jorge Vicioso, OL
--
1/0
11/10
11/11
5/5 28/25
PEGUES IS AN ALL-PURPOSE THREAT
B. Wahl-Schwartz, DB
--
--
3/0
9/0
2/0 14/0
Not only is Pegues coming on as a receiver, but he has been a threat in the return game since his arrival
Jay Watkins, DB
--
--
9/5
1/1
5/5 15/11
last year. This season he leads IUP with 550 all-purpose yards (110/game), totaling 307 receiving, 23 rush-
Justin Weldon, DL
--
--
--
7/0
5/0 12/0
ing, and 220 on returns. As a true freshman in 2014, Pegues led IUP with 1,466 all-purpose yards, putting
Eric Williams, DB*
3/0 13/12
11/11
--
4/4 31/27
up more than 200 in a game three times.
Lenny Williams, QB
--
--
--
--
5/4
5/4
Opponent Kutztown Lock Haven at Mercyhurst Edinboro at Seton Hill Totals
Miles Williamson, WR
--
--
--
--
3/0
3/0
--
5/5
5/5
Ru Yds 5 12 0 6 0 23
Rec Yds 115 49 40 88 15 292
KR Yds 0 0 75 20 24 95
PR Yds 0 53 4 34 10 91
AP Yds 120 114 119 148 49 501
Kidus Woldeyes, OL
--
--
--
Ronald Womack, DB
--
--
-- 10/0
Zack Woznichak, DB
--
--
--
1/0
1/0
Allen Wright, DB
--
--
--
11/7
4/0 15/7
Gabriel Yuille, WR
--
--
--
--
*Transfers; not all years played at IUP
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5/0 15/0
1/1
2/0 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
4-1
TOTALS 33-7
1-2
3-2
1-0
0-2
0-0
5-6
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
4-1
33-12
vs. PSAC West
5-2
6-1
5-2
4-3
3-0
23-8
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
1-0
12-3
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
2-0
11-5
All home games
3-2
7-0
4-1
4-2
2-1
20-6
All road games
4-1
5-2
5-1
2-3
2-0
18-7
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
4-1
28-3
IUP scores
6
vs. CALIFORNIA (PA) October 17, 2015 6:00 PM Indiana, Pa. Frank Cignetti Field @ George P. Miller Stadium (6,000)
DATE
RANK
OPPONENT
Kutztown Lock Haven at Mercyhurst*
RANK
SEPTEMBER 5 RV/NR 12 RV/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 NR/NR 24 31 NOVEMBER 7 14
OPPONENT
L 34-33 W 38-13 W 35-14
1 PM 12 PM
RESULT/TIME
at Virginia State W 35-16 RV/NR Bloomsburg L 20-13 Shippensburg W 34-26 at Edinboro* W 37-30 Seton Hill* W 38-34 at RV/25 Slippery Rock* L 56-21 at RV/NR IUP* 6 PM RV/NR Clarion* 3 PM at Gannon* 12 PM Mercyhurst* at Lock Haven*
RECORD
4-2, 2-1 PSAC West
RANKING
RV in AFCA Coaches
RANKING
NR in AFCA Coaches
LAST GAME
Oct. 10 lost to
Oct. 10 defeated
NR in D2Football Media Slippery Rock 56-21
HEAD COACH
Curt Cignetti
HEAD COACH
Mike Kellar
CAREER RECORD
38-13 / 5th year
CAREER RECORD
27-12 / 4th year
IUP RECORD
38-13 / 5th th year yea
CAL RECORD
27-12 / 4th year
CIGNETTI vs. CAL
1-3
vs. IUP
2-1
IUP vs. CAL
56-23-2
vs. Cignetti
2-1
RESULT/TIME
California (Pa.) (4-2, 2-1 PSAC West) DATE
California (Pa.) Vulcans
4-1, 3-0 PSAC West
Seton Hill 47-10
Edinboro* W 42-21 at Seton Hill* W 47-10 California (Pa.)* 6 PM at #20/21 Slippery Rock* 6 PM at RV/NR Clarion* 12 PM Gannon* at West Chester
IUP Crimson Hawks
RECORD
LAST GAME
IUP (4-1, 3-0 PSAC West)
SEPTEMBER 12 NR/NR 19 NR/NR 26 NR/NR OCTOBER 3 NR/NR 10 NR/NR 17 RV/NR 24 31 NOVEMBER 7 14
RV/NR
NR in D2Football Media
2015 SCHEDULES RV/NR
BREAKDOWN
1 PM 1 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 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 The Crimson Hawks bring a four-game win streak into the seventh annual Coal Bowl this Saturday as they host rival California (Pa.). Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. from Frank Cignetti Field. IUP enters the matchup with a 4-1 record and is one of two teams in the PSAC West with a 3-0 divisional mark. The Crimson Hawks set a new season-high in scoring in last week’s 47-10 win at Seton Hill. Cal is coming off of a 56-21 loss at Slippery Rock last weekend and is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the West. The Vulcans feature one of the nation’s top passing offenses, averaging 307.3 yards and score nearly 30 points per game. 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 • This will be the first time in the
• With 1,582 rushing yards so far,
• The Crimson Hawks lead the
seven-year history of the Coal
IUP is on pace with its record
PSAC with 13 interceptions,
Bowl that the trophy game will
-setting year of 2012 when the
picking off opponents once every
be played under the lights. The
Crimson Hawks totaled 1,466
14.5 passes. Harris has thrown
latest kickoff time prior to this
yards in the first five games and
eight interceptions on 182
year came in 2012 (3:30 p.m.).
broke the season record with
attempts.
259.3 yards per game. • The IUP defense will again have
• Saturday marks the return of
it’s hands full with a top-flight
• Cal is eighth in the PSAC in
Errol Brewster, who played
passing offense as Cal QB James
rushing defense, allowing 167
defensive end at IUP from 2010-
Harris averages 291 yards per
yards per game. The Vulcans
12. Brewster has 17 tackles and
game and is third in the PSAC
gave up 297 to Slippery Rock last
three sacks for Cal this season.
with a 151.9 pass efficiency.
week and 255 to Bloomsburg in week two.
• IUP has the the nation’s fourth-
• IUP HC Curt Cignetti is 1-3 alltime against Cal, including a 21-
ranked rushing offense at 316.4
• The Vulcans’ return game is
13 defeat on the road last year.
yards per game. The Crimson
arguably one of the best in the
The Vulcans have outscored IUP
Hawks have at least 226 yards in
PSAC, and is led by Aaron Terry,
during that time, 82-67.
each game this year, including a
who averages 20.3 yards on
season-high 383 yards against
seven punt returns, including a
Edinboro.
97-yard touchdown.
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NOTEBOOK
Location
Indiana, Pa.
Enrollment
14,369
Founded
1875
Athletics Affiliation
NCAA Division II
Conference
IUP AND CAL BATTLE IN THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COAL BOWL Starting in 2009, Cal has dominated in the previous six matchups with five victories, including a 21-13 win last year. IUP’s lone Coal Bowl win came in 2013, defeating the Vulcans 20-7 at George P. Miller Stadium. This year’s 6 p.m. kickoff will be represent the first night game in Coal Bowl history.
PSAC (West)
Colors
Crimson & Gray
CIGNETTI vs. THE PSAC WEST
Nickname
Crimson Hawks
HC Curt Cignetti is 23-8 (.742) in his four-plus seasons against schools from the PSAC West, including a
President
Dr. Michael Driscoll
Interim Athletic Director Stadium
Steve Roach
6-1 mark in the Crimson Hawks’ 2012 conference championship season. He is just 1-3 in his previous four meetings with Cal, with the lone victory coming at home in 2013 (20-7).
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 250-82-1 (.752) along with a conference record of 149-36-1 (.804) during that
SPORTS INFORMATION
span. IUP also owns 15 divisional crowns in the last 29 seasons.
Sports Information Director
Ryan Rebholz
Office Phone
724-357-2747
[email protected]
FOOTBALL HISTORY First Year of Football (Modern Year)
1927
Last Playoff Appearance
2012
All-Time Record (Pct)
528-261-23 (.664)
Division II Playoff Appearances
15
Division II National Semifinal Apperances Division II Championship Appearances All-Time Division II Playoff Record
6 2
Team
W-L
Pct.
NCAA Playoffs
PSAC West Titles
IUP
149-36-1
.804
15
15
Slippery Rock
119-64-3
.648
5
7
Edinboro
106-78-2
.575
8
5
California
88-98
.473
5
5
Shippensburg
71-65-2
.518
1
2
Clarion
67-119
.360
1
2
Gannon
25-29
.463
0
0
Mercyhurst
22-32
.407
1
1
Lock Haven
20-154-2
.114
0
0
Seton Hill
3-16
.158
0
0
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
Alma Mater
West Virginia, 1982
IUP Record (Years)
34-12 (four)
Offensive Coordinator
Marty Higgins
Alma Mater Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater
Paul Tortorella Slippery Rock, 1985
Football Office
724-357-2780
New OC Marty Higgins joined the coaching staff this summer from Upper Iowa University, bringing with him an offensive philosophy that averaged 34.5 points and 461 yards in 11 games last season. This is the first time since the 1970s that IUP is not running an “I” formation or pro set. The comparison below shows the Crimson Hawks’ offensive numbers in 2014 and their 2015 averages under Higgins. Category
2015
Rush Yds/Game
316.4
2014 162.3
Pass Yds/Game
141.4
210.8
Total Yds/Game
457.8
373.1
Points/Game
39.0
25.6
TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record 2014 PSAC Record/West Finish
6-5
NEW LOOK OFFENSE HAS PROVIDED MORE BIG PLAYS THIS YEAR
5-4/5th
IUP’s new spread offense has provided excitement this season with 24 plays of 20 yards or more at the
Final Ranking
n/a
midway point. 18 of those plays have been rushes, while eight total have gone for touchdowns. IUP has
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost
5/6
five plays of 50-plus yards, including last week’s 62-yard touchdown run by R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams. Last
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost
8/3
season, IUP averaged 3.5 plays of 20-plus yards each game and only had 10 rushes that covered that
Specialists Starters Returning/Lost
1/1
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
distance all season long. IUP RANKS FOURTH IN DIVISION II IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
Curt Cignetti - Head Coach
Sideline
The Crimson Hawks average 316.4 rushing yards per game, a mark that leads the PSAC and ranks fourth in
Paul Tortorella - Def. Coord./Safties
Sideline
the country. IUP has rushed for at least 226 yards in each game, including a 328-yard output last weekend
Jim Smith - Linebackers/Spec. Teams
Sideline
at Seton Hill. Five players average at least 25 yards per game and three have rushed for at least 274 yards
Mike Campolo - Offensive Line
Sideline
this year. The team has scored 16 rushing touchdowns and averages 6.3 yards per carry.
Rod Rutherford - Wide Receivers
Sideline
Bryant Haines - Defensive Line
Sideline
Luke Barker - Running Backs
Sideline
Dale Boston - Volunteer Asst.
Sideline
Player
Yds
Avg
TD
Yds/G
Chris Temple
518
6.7
9
129.5
Notes 234 yards, 6 TDs vs. Edinboro
Lenny Williams
439
8.6
3
87.8
205 yards, 1 TD at Seton Hill
Luigi Lista-Brinza
274
5.1
2
91.3
Career-high 164 yards at Mercyhurst
Drew Harris
183
5.5
1
36.6
109 yards against Lock Haven
Marty Higgins - Off. Coord./QBs
Booth
Johnny Franco - Cornerbacks
Booth
IUP is 29-6 UNDER CURT CIGNETTI WHEN A PLAYER RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS
John Pettina - Volunteer Asst.
Booth
In his four-plus seasons as head coach, Cignetti has a 29-6 record when an IUP player rushes for at least 100 yards in a game. There are four players on the 2015 roster with 100-yard games to their credit: So. RB Luigi Lista-Brinza with six, So. RB Chris Temple with three, and R-So. RB Drew Harris and R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams each with one. During the Cignetti era at IUP, De’Antwan “Rocket” Williams has the most 100yard games with 12 while Harvie Tuck had 11.
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NINE DIFFERENT PLAYERS HAVE 100-YARD GAMES UNDER CIGNETTI; FOUR HAVE 200-YARD GAMES
AFCA COACHES POLL
With Williams’ 205 yards at Seton Hill, Cignetti has how seen nine different players rush for 100 yards in a game since 2011. Four players have now rushed for 200 yards under Cignetti: Williams (205), Temple (234
RK
SCHOOL (1st VOTES)
vs. Edinboro), Tuck (four times in 2012) and De’Antwan Williams (one in 2013).
1.
Minnesota St. (28)
6-0
1
2.
West Georgia (4)
6-0
2
CHRIS TEMPLE IS 12TH IN THE COUNTRY IN RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
3.
Northwest Missouri St.
6-0
3
Despite playing in three full games and just part of a fourth, So. RB Chris Temple has rushed for 518 yards
4.
Ferris St. (Mich.)
5-0
4
and nine touchdowns, including 195 yards and a touchdown against Kutztown and 234 and six scores
5.
Sioux Falls (S.D.)
6-0
5
against Edinboro.
6.
Colorado St.-Pueblo
• Temple ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and No. 12 in the nation in rushing yards per game (129.5)
7.
• Temple ranks No. 2 in the PSAC and No. 22 in the nation in rushing yards per carry (6.73) • Temple is tied for No. 2 in the PSAC and tied for No. 10 in the nation in rushing touchdowns (9) • On just 77 carries, Temple’s 518 yards ranks No. 5 in the PSAC and No. 62 in the nation
10. Humboldt St. (Calif.)
5-0
11
• Temple’s 67-yard touchdown run vs. Edinboro is the longest play from scrimmage for the Crimson Hawks
11.
Midwestern St. (Texas)
6-0
12
and is the fifth longest rush in the PSAC this season
12.
Michigan Tech
5-0
14
• Temple’s 234 rushing yards against Edinboro is the seventh most in IUP single game history; It’s also the
13.
Emporia St. (Kan.)
6-0
18
second most by a PSAC player in a game this year
14.
Texas A&M-Commerce
5-1
15
• Temple’s six rushing touchdowns against the Fighting Scots set a new IUP record and tied former
15.
Delta St. (Miss.)
5-1
17
Shippensburg running back and current Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn for most in PSAC history
16.
Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)
4-1
19
• Temple was named the PSAC West Offensive Athlete of the Week after his game against Edinboro
17.
North Alabama
4-1
6
• Since earning more playing time in his final three games of his freshman season, Temple is averaging
18.
Grand Valley St. (Mich.)
5-1
24
115.3 yards per game and 6.1 yards per carry. He’s scored 10 touchdowns in those eight games.
19.
Henderson St. (Ark.)
Date
Opponent
Att
Yds
Avg
LG
TD
10/10/15
at Seton Hill
27
78
2.9
12
2
10/3/15
Edinboro
28
234
8.4
67
6
9/19/15
Lock Haven
4
11
2.8
15
0
9/12/15
Kutztown
18
195
10.8
43
1
11/15/14
#17 West Chester
19
93
4.9
30
0
11/8/14
at Gannon
17
82
4.8
22
0
11/1/14
Clarion
20
114
5.7
15
1
‘15 REC
LAST
5-1
7
Colorado School of Mines
6-0
8
8.
Ashland (Ohio)
6-0
9
9.
Shepherd (W.Va.)
5-0
10
5-1
NR
20. Slippery Rock (Pa.)
5-1
NR
21.
4-2
25
Minnesota-Duluth
22. Pittsburg St. (Kan.)
4-2
13
23. Tuskegee (Ala.)
5-1
NR
24. Arkansas Tech
5-1
NR
25. Angelo St. (Texas)
4-2
16
RV Indiana (Pa.)
4-1
NR
D2FOOTBALL.COM MEDIA POLL
IUP IS 6-0 WHEN LISTA-BRINZA RUNS FOR 100-PLUS YARDS
RK
SCHOOL
yards. It was his sixth career 100-yard game, and IUP is a perfect 6-0 in those games. This season
1
Minnesota State
6-0
1
Lista-Brinza is second on the team with 274 yards and ranks fifth in the PSAC with 91.3 yards per game.
2
West Georgia
6-0
2
Below are Lista-Brinza’s six career 100-yard games.
3
Ferris State
5-0
3
4
Sioux Falls
6-0
4
5
Northwest Missouri
6-0
5
6
CSU-Pueblo
7
Colorado Mines
8
Delta State
9
Michigan Tech
10
Texas A&M-Commerce
Lista-Brinza was the main ball-carrier in the win at Mercyhurst with career-highs of 26 carries and 164
Date
Opponent
Result
Rush
Yds
Avg
TD
LG
9.26.15
at Mercyhurst
W 35-14
26
164
6.3
1
51
10.11.14
Seton Hill
W 51-28
24
108
4.5
1
30
10.4.14
Edinboro
W 18-8
24
118
4.9
0
27
9.27.14
Mercyhurst
W 41-7
16
103
6.4
3
41
9.20.14
at Lock Haven
W 21-16
25
114
4.6
2
16
9.6.14
St. Augustine’s
W 41-19
21
111
5.3
2
23
‘15 REC
LAST
5-1
7
6-0
8
5-1
10
5-0
11
5-1
12 14
11
Ashland
6-0
WILLIAMS BREAKS IUP QB RUSHING RECORD; IS SCHOOL’S FIRST TRUE DUAL THREAT QB IN YEARS
12
Minnesota Duluth
4-2
15
R-Fr. QB Lenny Williams broke out in a big way at Seton Hill, rushing for 205 yards and a touchdown on
13
Shepherd
5-0
16
16 carries in IUP’s 47-10 win. The yardage set a new PSAC record for rushing yards by a quarterback and is
14
Lenoir-Rhyne
4-1
13
one of the top performances by a QB in Division II this year.
15
Humboldt State
5-0
18
• Williams ranks No. 6 in the PSAC and is tied for No. 61 in the country in rushing yards per game (87.6)
16
Emporia State
6-0
19
• Williams is No. 1 among PSAC QBs and No. 7 among Division II QBs in rushing yards per game
17
North Alabama
4-1
6
• Williams ranks No. 1 in the PSAC and No. 2 in Division II in rushing yards per carry (8.61)
18
Midwestern State
6-0
NR
• Three-star member of Temple’s 2014 recruiting class out of Sto-Rox HS in McKees Rocks, Pa.
19
Grand Valley
5-1
23
• Finished HS career has the WPIAL’s all-time leading passer with 8,509 yards and 102 touchdowns
20
Pittsburg State
4-2
9
• Also rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in HS career
21
Slippery Rock
5-1
25
• Fab 22 selection, WPIAL Co-Offensive Player of the Year, and the 2012 Big 7 Player of the Year
22
Tuskegee
5-1
NR
• Over the last three games, Williams has totaled 696 yards, has completed 64 pct of his passes, and is
23
Arkansas Tech
5-1
NR
averaging 11.5 yards per carry
24
Central Missouri
4-2
24
25
Valdosta State
3-2
17
Opponent
Cmp
Att
Pct
Yds
TD
INT
Rush
Yds
Avg
TD
Tot Off
Kutztown
12
24
50.0
163
1
0
13
52
4.0
1
215
Lock Haven
5
13
38.5
44
0
1
10
65
6.5
1
109
at Mercyhurst
14
23
60.9
127
1
0
6
23
3.8
0
150
Edinboro
9
12
75.0
90
0
1
6
94
15.7
0
184
at Seton Hill
9
15
60.0
157
2
0
16
205
12.8
1
362
49
87
56.3
581
4
2
51
439
8.6
3
1,020
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PEGUES HAS CAUGHT A PASS IN 16 STRAIGHT GAMES
RECORD BREAKDOWN 2015 2-1 2-0 0-0 0-0
September October November December IUP’s Record vs. PSAC Teams at home 2-1 on the road 2-0 IUP’s Record vs. PSAC West Teams at home 1-0 on the road 2-0 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 0-0 IUP’s Record in Games... decided by 7 pts or less 0-1 decided by 3 pts or less 0-1 home during day 2-1 home at night 0-0 away during day 2-0 away at night 0-0 IUP’s Record When Scoring... less than 20 points 0-0 20+ points 0-0 30+ points 4-1 IUP’s Record When Allowing... 14 or fewer points 3-0 24 or fewer points 1-0 25+ points 0-1 IUP’s Record When... leading after the 1st qtr 3-1 trailing after the first qtr 1-0 tied after the 1st qtr 0-0 leading at halftime 4-1 trailing at halftime 0-0 tied at halftime 0-0 leading after the 3rd qtr 4-1 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 1-0 400+ yards total offense 3-1 500+ yards total offense 0-0 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 3-1 less than 200 yards pass 4-0 200+ yards passing 0-1 250+ yards passing 0-0 300+ yards passing 0-0 350+ yards passing 0-0 IUP’s Record When Allowing... less than 200 total yards 0-0 less than 300 total yards 2-0 less than 400 total yards 2-0 400+ yards total offense 0-1 less than 100 yards rush 3-1 100+ yards rush 0-0 less than 200 yards pass 2-0 less than 300 yards pass 1-0 300+ yards pass 1-1
With one catch for 15 yards at Seton Hill, So. WR Walt Pegues has extended his streak to 16 straight Cignetti 14-5 14-5 10-2 0-1 17-6 16-6
games with a reception. The streak dates back to his very first game as a true freshman in 2014. The Crimson Hawks’ top receiving threat this year, Pegues leads the team with 26 receptions and 307 yards and had a 63-yard touchdown in the opener against Kutztown. IUP OFFENSIVE LINE FEATURES DEPTH, VERSATILITY The IUP offensive line features talent and depth, with six regular players combining for 91 games played and 63 career starts. R-Sr. RT Jorge Vicioso is the most experience with 28 games and 26 starts. Jr. LG Ethan Cooper has played in 22 games with 19 starts, and has seen time at left tackle and right guard in
12-3 11-5
addition to his regular left guard spot. Jr. Ed Bier has played both the center and left guard spots. The group has given up just three sacks in five games this year and has helped the IUP rushing attack average 316.4 yards, fourth in the nation.
5-3 5-1
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
4-3 1-3
touchdowns since 2011 and 40 since 2003. Despite playing one less game than most schools this year, the Crimson Hawks lead the nation 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
4-5 2-2 20-5 0-1 17-6 1-1 3-8 31-4 28-2 27-0 32-4 3-9 30-4 3-5 5-4 35-1 2-10 1-2 37-2 1-11 0-0 4-4 31-8 22-4 5-0 0-3 34-9 33-3 25-2 15-2 27-7 11-6 4-4 2-3 1-2 12-0 26-1 35-5 1-8 24-5 13-8 27-2 33-8 3-5
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
IUP def. Shippensburg, 41-10
THE IUP DEFENSE HAS MORE TOUCHDOWNS THAN FOUR PSAC TEAMS HAVE RUSHING SCORES Those five defensive scores in five games this season is more than four fellow PSAC schools and 22 Division II schools have rushing touchdowns. Edinboro has rushed for four scores this year, while Millersville has three and Lock Haven and Cheyney each have one. CRIMSON HAWKS PLAYING IN OPPONENT BACKFIELDS; 10 SACKS, 17 TFLs IN LAST TWO GAMES The IUP defense has increased its pressure over the last two games, totaling 10.0 sacks and 17.0 tacklesfor-loss against Edinboro and Seton Hill. 10 different Crimson Hawks have combined for those 10 sacks while 15 have helped make those 17 TFLs. 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
Total
17.0-86
10.0-70
136
555
KARON GIBSON MAKING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO DEFENSIVE END Sr. DE Karon Gibson is second in the PSAC with 1.50 TFLs per game and leads IUP with a total of 7.5. He also leads the Crimson Hawks with 3.5 sacks and is second on the team with 30 total tackles. This is his first season as a full-time defensive end after starting all 11 games as IUP’s nose guard last year. Opponent
Tot Tkl
TFL-Yds
Sck-Yds
Kutztown
9
1.5-9
1.5-9
Lock Haven
8
3.0-7
0.5-3
at Mercyhurst
5
0.5-2
0.0-0
Edinboro
4
1.5-6
0.5-4
at Seton Hill
4
1.0-8
1.0-8
30
7.5-32
3.5-24
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IUP DEFENSIVE LINE HAS SHOWCASED DEPTH; 10 CRIMSON HAWKS HAVE SEEN PLAYING TIME The IUP defensive line rotates on a regular basis, with anywhere from eight to 10 players seeing action
CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED
along the defensive front. The group has combined for 22.5 TFLs and 14.0 sacks on the season. The 14
Player
‘11
‘12
‘13
‘14
sacks are 88 pct of the team’s total of 16.
Devin Altland, WR
--
--
--
--
‘15 Tot
• Gibson leads all players with 7.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks
Jemal Averette, DL
--
--
--
11/0
• R-So. DE Matt Mowad had 3.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks despite injuries limiting his playing time
Jordan Batts, DL
--
11/0
11/0
7/2
• True Fr. DEs Deandre Easterling and CJ Odegbo have combined for 4.0 TFLs and 3.0 sacks
Noah Bertram, TE
--
--
--
--
2/0
2/0
Ed Bier, OL
--
--
2/0
7/1
5/0
14/1
4/0
4/0
5/5 16/5 5/2 34/4
KEVIN CLARKE HAS SEVEN DOUBLE-FIGURE TACKLE GAMES
Sean Bowling, PK
--
--
--
--
4/0
4/0
R-Jr. LB Kevin Clarke had a season-high 14 total tackles - eight solo - against Lock Haven. It was his
Jordan Brown, WR
--
--
--
--
2/2
2/2
seventh career double-figure tackle game, with six coming in his last 16 games. A first team preseason All-
Swahneek Brown, WR
--
--
--
--
5/5
5/5
American by D2Football.com, Clarke leads the Crimson Hawks with 39 total tackles in five games this
Cameron Casciole, LB
--
--
--
9/0
0/0
9/0
season. Last year he had five double-figure tackle games, including a career-high 21 against SRU.
Myles Catlin, LB
--
--
9/0
11/4
5/0 25/4
Dan Charmo, OL
--
--
Kevin Clarke, LB
--
--
10/1
11/11
Ethan Cooper, OL
--
--
6/3
11/11
5/5 22/19
Chris David, DB
--
--
--
11/3
5/5 16/8
Andrew DeGol, DB
--
--
9/0
8/0
5/0 22/0
Gabriel Diaz, OL
--
--
--
2/0
4/4
6/4
Jordan Diven, DL
--
--
--
--
2/0
2/0
Date
Opponent
Tkl
Solo
TFL
9.19.15
Lock Haven
14
8
1.0
11.8.14
at Gannon
11
0
0.0
10.25.14
Slippery Rock
21
12
1.0
10.18.14
at Cal
12
6
1.0
9.13.14
at Kutztown
19
5
2.0
9.6.14
St. Augustine’s
13
5
2.0
9.21.13
at Seton Hill
13
9
2.0
-- 10/9
1/1 11/10 5/5 26/17
Eric Doe, DB
--
--
-- 10/0
Nick Dubowski, LB
--
--
5/2 10/7
IUP LINEBACKERS AGAIN PROVIDE DEPTH IN 2015
Deandre Easterling, DL
--
--
--
--
The Crimson Hawks boast a seasoned linebacking corps in 2015. Three players - Clarke, Sr. Dorian Lane
Kevin Edwards, TE
--
--
11/1
9/1
5/2 25/4
and Jr. Myles Catlin - have combined for 84 games played and 37 starts. They have each produced during
Steve Franco, DB
--
--
3/0
11/11
5/5 19/16
their time on the field, combining for 399 tackles and 37.5 TFLs.
Karon Gibson, DL*
--
11/1 12/12
11/11
5/5 39/29
Drew Harris, RB
--
--
--
Chase Haslett, QB
--
--
-- 11/10
Player
GP/GS
Tkl
Solo
TFL
FR/FF
Clarke
26/17
185
76
17.0
2/3
Lane
33/16
141
59
15.0
1/1
Catlin
25/4
73
29
4.5
0/0
Totals
84/37
399
174
37.5
3/4
--
jason Inks, OL
--
--
--
--
C.J. Jackson, TE
--
--
--
10/1
5/0 15/0 5/0 20/9 5/0
5/0
5/0
5/0
4/1 15/11 1/0
1/0
5/3 15/4
Conor Jackson, LS
--
--
11/0
--
5/0 16/0
Shannon Jackson, RB
--
--
--
--
5/0
5/0
CRIMSON HAWKS LEAD PSAC, TIED FOR FOURTH IN NATION WITH 13 INTERCEPTIONS
Diamond Jones, LB
--
--
--
--
5/0
5/0
In just five games, the IUP defense has picked off 13 passes, which leads the PSAC and is tied for fourth in
Dorian Lane, LB
-- 14/0
11/10
Division II. Nine different players have gotten in the act with at least one, with four players grabbing away
Luigi Lista-Brinza, RB
--
--
two passes this year. R-Sr. SS Eric Williams picked off his first of the year last Saturday against Seton Hill
Mikale Makle, DB
--
while Fr. CB Mikale Makle had his first career interception over the weekend, returning it 59 yards.
Sean McVay, WR
4/0
Player
Int
Yds
TDs
Dorian Lane
2
99
2
Steve Franco
2
67
1
Takhi Turner
2
19
1
Jay Watkins
2
4
0
Mikale Makle
1
59
0
Jordan Batts
1
33
0
Matt Mowad
1
23
1
Eric Williams
1
4
0
Allen Wright
1
0
0
3/1
5/5 33/15
-- 11/10
3/2 14/12
--
--
--
5/0
--
11/0
6/1
5/0
2/1 23/2
Isiah Mims, WR
--
--
--
--
4/1
4/1
Tony Morgante, OL
--
--
8/1
4/2
5/5
17/8
4/3 15/6
Matt Mowad, DL
--
--
--
11/3
CJ Odegbo, DL
--
--
--
--
Jeff Palmer, DL
--
9/0
10/2
11/7
5/5 35/14
5/0
5/0
Rex Pearce, FB
--
--
--
8/0
5/0 13/0
Walt Pegues, WR
--
--
--
11/2
5/5 16/7
Joe Peterson, OL
--
--
--
--
1/0
1/0
Mike Pietropola, QB
--
--
--
--
5/0
5/0
Ackeno Robertson, DB
--
--
9/0
11/11
5/5 25/16
Jordan Spangler, P*
--
--
11/0
11/0
5/0 27/0
11/0
11/0
3/0 28/0
WATKINS ONE OF THE BEST AT BREAKING UP PASSES
Matt Spegal, P
--
3/0
R-So. CB Jay Watkins leads the PSAC and is sixth in the nation averaging 2.20 passes defended per game.
Ryan Stewart, PK*
--
--
His total of 11 - nine passes broken up and two interceptions - is tied for first in the conference despite
Chris Temple, RB
--
--
--
9/1
4/3 13/4
playing in just five games. He’s defended at least one pass in every game this year, including four break-
Mason Tortorice, DL
--
--
--
3/0
5/0
ups against Lock Haven, and has his interceptions against Kutztown and Edinboro.
Takhi Turner, DB
--
--
-- 10/9
10/0 10/0
5/0 25/0 8/0
5/1 15/10
Jorge Vicioso, OL
--
1/0
11/10
11/11
5/5 28/25
PEGUES IS AN ALL-PURPOSE THREAT
B. Wahl-Schwartz, DB
--
--
3/0
9/0
2/0 14/0
Not only is Pegues coming on as a receiver, but he has been a threat in the return game since his arrival
Jay Watkins, DB
--
--
9/5
1/1
5/5 15/11
last year. This season he leads IUP with 550 all-purpose yards (110/game), totaling 307 receiving, 23 rush-
Justin Weldon, DL
--
--
--
7/0
5/0 12/0
ing, and 220 on returns. As a true freshman in 2014, Pegues led IUP with 1,466 all-purpose yards, putting
Eric Williams, DB*
3/0 13/12
11/11
--
4/4 31/27
up more than 200 in a game three times.
Lenny Williams, QB
--
--
--
--
5/4
5/4
Opponent Kutztown Lock Haven at Mercyhurst Edinboro at Seton Hill Totals
Miles Williamson, WR
--
--
--
--
3/0
3/0
--
5/5
5/5
Ru Yds 5 12 0 6 0 23
Rec Yds 115 49 40 88 15 292
KR Yds 0 0 75 20 24 95
PR Yds 0 53 4 34 10 91
AP Yds 120 114 119 148 49 501
Kidus Woldeyes, OL
--
--
--
Ronald Womack, DB
--
--
-- 10/0
Zack Woznichak, DB
--
--
--
1/0
1/0
Allen Wright, DB
--
--
--
11/7
4/0 15/7
Gabriel Yuille, WR
--
--
--
--
*Transfers; not all years played at IUP
-5-
5/0 15/0
1/1
2/0 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
4-1
TOTALS 33-7
1-2
3-2
1-0
0-2
0-0
5-6
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
4-1
33-12
vs. PSAC West
5-2
6-1
5-2
4-3
3-0
23-8
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
1-0
12-3
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
2-0
11-5
All home games
3-2
7-0
4-1
4-2
2-1
20-6
All road games
4-1
5-2
5-1
2-3
2-0
18-7
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
4-1
28-3
IUP scores
