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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2018 Football Roster

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13 Mike Pietropola

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 6-1
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Wellsboro, Pa.
  • High School Wellsboro
  • Major Health & Physical Education

Biography

General
>> Arguably IUP's most versatile player; has started at quarterback and safety, and is key contributor on special teams
>> Has played in 38 career games with nine starts entering senior season
>> 634 pass yards, 319 rush yards, 131 punt return yards, 114 kick return yards, 74 total tackles

2018 (Senior)
>> Compiled three interceptions; one against PSAC West champions, Slippery Rock
>> Totaled two forced fumbles; one against PSAC West champions, Slippery Rock
>> Finished with 65 total tackles from 31 solo and 34 assisted
>> 15 punt returns for 161 yards and a season long return of 50 yards

2017 (Junior)
>> 2nd team CoSIDA Academic All-America
>> Made move to defensive back where he played in all 14 games with six starts
>> IUP's holder on extra points and field goals
>> Fifth on team with 61 total tackles; had 37 solo stops
>> 2.5 TFLs, one sack, one interception and one pass breakup
>> 18 punt returns for 131 yards (7.3 avg); long return of 22 yards
>> Earned first career defensive start vs. Cheyney
>> Season-high 13 total tackles in NCAA semifinal vs. West Florida 
>> Nine solo tackles vs. Gannon 
>> Picked off pass in fourth quarter of PSAC Championship win at West Chester

2016 (Sophomore)
>> Moved from quarterback to receiver in the spring, to defensive back in fall camp, then back to quarterback
>> Saw action in all 12 games, mostly as backup quarterback and on special teams
>> IUP's holder on extra points and field goals
>> Started final three games at quarterback for the injured Lenny Williams 
>> 35-81 passing for 634 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions
>> 319 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 48 attempts (6.6 avg).
>> Started 62-13 playoff win at Fairmont State: 10-15 passing for 134 yards, touchdown; 51 rush yards and touchdown on six carries
>> Season-highs 143 passing yards, two touchdowns vs. Cal in NCAA second round 
>> Had two tackles

2015 (Freshman)
>> Versatile backup quarterback played in 12 games on special teams, also saw time at defensive back
>> IUP's holder on extra points and field goals
>> Finished with 11 total tackles and 0.5 TFL
>> Returned two kickoffs for 39 yards (19.5 avg) with a long of 36 yards 

High School
>> All-State selection as a junior and senior at Wellsboro HS
>> Pennsylvania Mr. Football finalist as a senior
>> 68 career passing touchdowns set District 4 record
>> Also had 6150 career passing yards and 1240 yards, 17 touchdowns on the ground
>> A career 1000-point basketball scorer

Statistics

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Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 13

    2015Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'0" 195 lbs
    13
  • 13

    2016Sophomore

    Quarterback
    6'0" 200 lbs
    13
  • 13

    2017Junior

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 200 lbs
    13
  • 13

    2018Senior

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 200 lbs
    13