From IUP Sports Information
After a long wait, the IUP football program will officially get back on the field with the start of 2021 spring practice this Friday, March 19. Head coach Paul Tortorella announced his team’s practice schedule Monday.
All practices are subject to change based on health and safety protocols, weather, and other extenuating circumstances.
Tortorella and the Crimson Hawks have 15 practices scheduled during the months of March and April, which include an intrasquad scrimmage and the program’s spring game. The spring game is currently scheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at George P. Miller Stadium.
The full schedule can be found below.
Spectators
Spectators to Miller Stadium are asked to keep socially distant from each other, participating teams, student-athletes, school officials and other game day personnel. When not able to socially distant, please wear masks.
Return to play
The Crimson Hawks return to official practice one year after seeing their 2020 spring canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. IUP and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference did not compete in a football season last fall and canceled plans for a spring 2021 regular season.
IUP finished the 2019 season with a 10-2 overall record and posted the program’s fourth NCAA Division II playoff appearance in the last five seasons. It was also the program’s 13th 10-win season all-time and the fourth since 2012. The Crimson Hawks were ranked in the top-25 of Street & Smith’s and Lindy’s Sports college football preview magazines for the 2020 season, released in the summer.
2021 schedule announcement
The full 2021 regular season schedule has been finalized and will be released in the coming weeks. Special games and promotional events will be announced in the weeks and months following.
Spring practice schedule
All practices are from 3:45-6 p.m. and are subject to change
Friday, March 19 – Practice 1
Monday, March 22 – Practice 2
Wednesday, March 24 – Practice 3
Friday, March 26 – Practice 4
Monday, March 29 – Practice 5
Wednesday, March 31 – Practice 6
Monday, April 5 – Practice 7
Wednesday, April 7 – Intrasquad Scrimmage
Friday, April 9 – Practice 9
Monday, April 12 – Practice 10
Wednesday, April 14 – Practice 11
Friday, April 16 – Practice 12
Monday, April 19 – Practice 13
Wednesday, April 21 – Spring Game
Friday, April 23 – Practice 15
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