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2016 Football Roster

65 Tony Morgante

  • Position Offensive Line
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 280
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Mountain Top, Pa.
  • High School Crestwood

Biography

2015: A consistent player along the offensive line in his first year as a full-time starter, Morgante started all 12 games at right guard for the Crimson Hawks … Helped IUP break the program single season record by averaging 293.6 rushing yards per game … That number easily led the PSAC and ranked fifth in Division II … IUP’s 40 rushing touchdown in 12 games ranked eighth in the country … IUP ran for at least 250 yards nine times in 12 games, including six games of 300-plus yards … The Crimson Hawks rushed for a season-high 388 yards against California, tied for sixth most in program history … IUP gave up just 11 sacks in 12 games, which ranked 13th in Division II.

2014: Saw action in four games with two starts...Picked up starts against Saint Augustine's (9/6) and Kutztown (9/13) in first two games of season.

2013: Played in eight games, starting the season-opener at Southern Connecticut State (9/7).

2012: Redshirted.

Personal Profile: Son of Sally Shipiersa and Tony Morgante...Favorite Disney movie: Lion King...Favorite room in your house: Bedroom...Favorite person you follow on any social media site: Athlete motivation...Cats or dogs: Dogs...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Making a Bowl Game...When did you start playing football: Age 13...How do you spend your days off from football: Relaxing...Best place to eat in Indiana and why: 9th St. Deli because it's cheap and delicious...What’s the best advice you were ever given: Never give up...Favorite pro-athlete: Forrest Griffin...Favorite pro sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers.

 

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Historical Player Information

  • 65

    2012Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'2" 290 lbs
    65
  • 65

    2013Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'2" 290 lbs
    65
  • 65

    2014Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'2" 290 lbs
    65
  • 65

    2015Redshirt Junior

    Offensive Line
    6'2" 270 lbs
    65
  • 65

    2016Redshirt Senior

    Offensive Line
    6'3" 280 lbs
    65
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