NYHoosier312 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I think IU will win but coming off an emotional win last week, add to the fact that we are ranked and getting national attention from the media this has the ingredients for a let down. If told me we would win comfortably I would believe it. If you told me it's going down to the wire I'd also believe it. I'm convinced that CTA will have them ready to go on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, NYHoosier312 said: I think IU will win but coming off an emotional win last week, add to the fact that we are ranked and getting national attention from the media this has the ingredients for a let down. If told me we would win comfortably I would believe it. If you told me it's going down to the wire I'd also believe it. I'm convinced that CTA will have them ready to go on Saturday. I guess one thing we haven't mentioned is... Rutgers was coming off a pretty big time win, as well. @ Mich St, their first B1G since like 2017 or something. Maybe that works to our advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHoosier312 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, btownqb said: I guess one thing we haven't mentioned is... Rutgers was coming off a pretty big time win, as well. @ Mich St, their first B1G since like 2017 or something. Maybe that works to our advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, shell21 said: Rutgers fan here, watched some of your game against Penn State and congrats on the huge win. I hate Penn state with a passion so any loss for them excites Rutgers fans. A little bit about our game vs Michigan State. Obviously the turnovers played a huge role in the game, but Schiano preaches and practices forcing turnovers and if you look at him in the first go around with Rutgers, you will notice that his D is aggressive and forces a lot of turnovers, so its not an accident. Our Dline was a weakness under Ash, is now a strength as Schiano has added transfers and already coached up the guys we had in place. We also have a redshirt frosh who is a freak outside linebacker edge rusher who wreaked havoc with a couple of strip sacks and fumbles off of edge rushing. Our linebacks are experienced and our secondary is solid, but not deep. We also have an Ohio State transfer who started some for them at the Safety position that is kind of the qb of the secondary. Our d was expected to be good and solid and with Greg, now it's confident and aggressive. Our run D was great vs. MSU as they rushed for 50 yards I think, our pass d gave up some plays but didn't let up any big plays which I think is the goal with Greg. Our offense has been pathetic for years and now it at least looks functional. We are still lacking big time playmakers at the wide out position but we do have speed with a transfer from Wisconsin and Melton who returns for us. Our running backs Pacheco (very good player and an NFL players) and Young are good but will only be as successful as the line is . Our line is not great and lacks depth but they did perform well on Saturday, specifically pass blocking. However they are definetly the weakest unit on our team and what will hold down the offense most likely moving forward. The qb is more of a game manager, but can run and gets the ball out quickly and makes good decisions. He does have a weak arm which may hold down any vertical passing game we want to have. Gleeson the new OC comes from Ok State where their RB led the country in rushing last year. He is young and creative, but is limited with the lack of a line, but is night and day better than what we've had. Looking forward to a good game on Saturday and while I think you'll win, I think it will most likely be a close game if our offense can move the ball a little and if we can limit your qb's rushing yards. Hears to a good game. Appreciate the visit and the post. Keep coming, after the game, regardless of who wins. I love it when fans of other schools, especially the B1G come to visit in an informational and civil way. Rutgers..... the first to school to play a collegiate FB game in this great country of ours. Stay safe during this pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, shell21 said: Rutgers fan here, watched some of your game against Penn State and congrats on the huge win. I hate Penn state with a passion so any loss for them excites Rutgers fans. A little bit about our game vs Michigan State. Obviously the turnovers played a huge role in the game, but Schiano preaches and practices forcing turnovers and if you look at him in the first go around with Rutgers, you will notice that his D is aggressive and forces a lot of turnovers, so its not an accident. Our Dline was a weakness under Ash, is now a strength as Schiano has added transfers and already coached up the guys we had in place. We also have a redshirt frosh who is a freak outside linebacker edge rusher who wreaked havoc with a couple of strip sacks and fumbles off of edge rushing. Our linebacks are experienced and our secondary is solid, but not deep. We also have an Ohio State transfer who started some for them at the Safety position that is kind of the qb of the secondary. Our d was expected to be good and solid and with Greg, now it's confident and aggressive. Our run D was great vs. MSU as they rushed for 50 yards I think, our pass d gave up some plays but didn't let up any big plays which I think is the goal with Greg. Our offense has been pathetic for years and now it at least looks functional. We are still lacking big time playmakers at the wide out position but we do have speed with a transfer from Wisconsin and Melton who returns for us. Our running backs Pacheco (very good player and an NFL players) and Young are good but will only be as successful as the line is . Our line is not great and lacks depth but they did perform well on Saturday, specifically pass blocking. However they are definetly the weakest unit on our team and what will hold down the offense most likely moving forward. The qb is more of a game manager, but can run and gets the ball out quickly and makes good decisions. He does have a weak arm which may hold down any vertical passing game we want to have. Gleeson the new OC comes from Ok State where their RB led the country in rushing last year. He is young and creative, but is limited with the lack of a line, but is night and day better than what we've had. Looking forward to a good game on Saturday and while I think you'll win, I think it will most likely be a close game if our offense can move the ball a little and if we can limit your qb's rushing yards. Hears to a good game. Two weeks of sensible posts by opposing fan bases. Nice. Great post man. I'm sure you are, as we are as well, very excited about the future of your football program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, DeadOne said: I think the cocked nose over the center is gonna be an issue. I was dying Saturday when Millen kept going on about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, btownqb said: I guess one thing we haven't mentioned is... Rutgers was coming off a pretty big time win, as well. @ Mich St, their first B1G since like 2017 or something. Maybe that works to our advantage. Exactly. Penn St carries more weight but it's not like Rutgers cruising into East Lansing and depantsing Sparty was a small feat. I think we'll win but Schiano is a coach I like. Instant credibility and can make Rutgers competitive very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatShot Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Our last two wins at Rutgers didn't come easily. I was surprised to see the line that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I know I might end up looking stupid on Saturday, but I just think we match up really well against Rutgers. Our run defense was solid outside of Clifford scrambling. The rest of the team (taking out the TD we let them have) had 117 yards on 34 rushes for an average of 3.4 yards. Where we can get in trouble on defense is against a solid OL who can open up some holes and give the QB a lot of time for receivers to get open. We're athletic enough and our DB's are good enough that it is tough for individual receivers to beat us without having a lot of time to get open. Vedral can run a little, but I don't think he's anywhere near the scrambler Clifford is. I would not be surprised to see us blitz a lot to put pressure on their line and make Vedral make quick, rushed decisions. It seemed like we blitzed quite a bit Saturday, but no idea what the numbers were on that. On offense for us, Penix has done a good job of protecting the ball during his career, and the only fumbles we had were on a targeting, and a call that was an obvious targeting but was missed. I'm glad that Rutgers forced so many turnovers against MSU. I am sure that will be talked about all week during our practices. Also, we'll need to do a good job of keeping their DL from getting to Penix. Jones getting burnt late in the game is still on my mind. Also, if Ellis is back we should have one of the better special teams around...as long as we don't do stupid stuff! Elis on kickoffs, Taylor on punts, Whitehead punting, and Campbell kicking. I also don't remember anyone ever talk about a bad snap since we signed Wracher, so that must mean he's been doing a great job. Like I said, I respect Schiano and I have no doubt Rutgers will be back soon, but I just like this matchup for us. Really hoping I don't end up looking dumb(well, dumber than usual)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Line is back to 11.5/12 after dipping to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, btownqb said: Line is back to 11.5/12 after dipping to 10. It's basically the same line they had against MSU. I know people are excited about their win last week(and rightfully so), but we're a way better team than MSU. Tucker is terrible and will probably be run out of town within a few years. I think people are putting too much stock in the Rutgers win last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Leathernecks said: It's basically the same line they had against MSU. I know people are excited about their win last week(and rightfully so), but we're a way better team than MSU. Tucker is terrible and will probably be run out of town within a few years. I think people are putting too much stock in the Rutgers win last week. Hope he is there..... forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, btownqb said: Hope he is there..... forever Him and Locksley at Maryland. I'll throw in money for lifetime contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I could see this as a breakout game for our IU squad, but could also see it being a letdown of sorts. A lot of different ways this game could go. If I knew Penix would be on his A game, then I would for sure have us 10+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Lines back to -13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrappy74 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Crimson Cast had a good point: IF, and I mean IF, Hoosiers happen to come out and control the game they might keep a lot of playbook in their pocket for next week... I’ll try to remember that if playcalling seems lacking. I thought the OC called a good game last week and the just execution fell short until the heroics. Guys we’re open ( and yes I also hated the predictable 1st down runs and the back to back sacks without help for LT). Excited for 3:30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I just found myself with 3 1/12 extra hours today because I thought IU was at noon. Regarding game. I'm really curious to see how our team comes out after a program changing win. Come out fast and excited to play football or come out a little slow thinking we got this one. I actually think we come out fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy06 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 16 hours ago, btownqb said: Hope he is there..... forever John L Smith part II......I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Don't think that because you won one game everyone, especially in this part of the country, looks at you in the same light as the big dogs. They still don't respect us. They don't. I saw a graphic last night.. the "big games" for the B1G... none of our games were listed. Wisconsin @ Iowa was listed and Iowa isn't even ranked. I was p*****. Keep the chip on your shoulder, us vs. the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Game day primer and prediction. No booing @rico https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-game-day-rutgers-primer-and-prediction-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said: Game day primer and prediction. No booing @rico https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-game-day-rutgers-primer-and-prediction-2/ 'Bout time you came over to our side!!!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Excited to watch the game. Told the wife I’m not doing Halloween stuff until after the game is over lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Let's kick Rutgers ass and make this a great weekend despite the basketball recruiting news. Let's go Hoosiers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Open up this morning at -13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Let’s get this win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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