iuswingman Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, IndyHoosier22 said: Is this guy an upgrade over McCulley and Tuttle? Seems like Missouri fans didn’t think much of him I guess he can't run very fast and his deep ball is not very accurate. Doesn't seem like much of an upgrade over Tuttle. I thought Bell liked dual threat QBs for his offense. Maybe McCulley is still the likely starter and this was just a depth signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Watching a few of his highlight, yes i know you can't take much from them, but he seems to have pretty good composure in the pocket with a decent arm, also while not the fastest player he isn't Manning or Brady slow. Looks like a pretty good pickup. Edited January 6, 2022 by Hoosier51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, IndyHoosier22 said: Is this guy an upgrade over McCulley and Tuttle? Seems like Missouri fans didn’t think much of him Indiana fans didn't think much of Peyton Ramsey, either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Still think we could benefit from another dual threat QB. Just don’t see him getting enough time in the pocket to show all his skills. Hopefully our depth at RB and upgrading to more speedy receivers will help offset our weak OL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Coach Kevin Wright just tweeted out...we're not quite done yet. Assuming Myles Jackson from UCLA? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 of course we are not done yet. although are we still going to be getting another QB? Allen said he wanted a transfer and a freshman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, Hoosierdave said: Still think we could benefit from another dual threat QB. Just don’t see him getting enough time in the pocket to show all his skills. Hopefully our depth at RB and upgrading to more speedy receivers will help offset our weak OL. Did you have someone in mind when you mention dual threat QB? I have no clue how many dual threat QBs were/are available in the portal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 14 minutes ago, Hoosierdave said: Still think we could benefit from another dual threat QB. Just don’t see him getting enough time in the pocket to show all his skills. Hopefully our depth at RB and upgrading to more speedy receivers will help offset our weak OL. We have two dual threat guys, now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Coach Kevin Wright just tweeted out...we're not quite done yet. Assuming Myles Jackson from UCLA? I wonder if we’d take Jackson AND Casey. Maybe one goes to bull and one to LB? Just a guess. Micah is going pro and as far as I know we are waiting on Cam Jones. With Jennings in, we might still need another, considering we also lost Williams and Miller to the portal. Edited January 6, 2022 by BobSaccamanno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 I honestly have no clue what the answer is at QB, I have no problem with this addition though. I mean, the kid did throw for 400 yards vs. LSU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 32 minutes ago, iuswingman said: I guess he can't run very fast and his deep ball is not very accurate. Doesn't seem like much of an upgrade over Tuttle. I thought Bell liked dual threat QBs for his offense. Maybe McCulley is still the likely starter and this was just a depth signing. That is not the case. All you have to do is listen to Tom Allen at the end of the year on McCulley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I wonder if we’d take Jackson AND Casey. Maybe one goes to bull and one to LB? Just a guess. Micah is going pro and as far as I know we are waiting on Cam Jones. With Jennings in, we might still need another, considering we also lost Williams and Miller to the portal. You take anyone better than what you have if you want to play with the big boys. If half the team transfers then so be it. 2-9 says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Regarding QB, I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on Connor Bazelak. But, based on stats, rankings, and a few clips, it’s obvious that he’s further along than Tuttle and McCulley. Conor has a good completion percentage and good experience. He threw 11 picks and Allen would probably like to see that cut in half. But with the good experience he has had, there is a good chance he will get better. Maybe that 16 TD/11 INT ratio goes to 20 to 6. That would be stellar and not a crazy ask for a younger guy who is still developing. I loved what Tuttle did in the game at Wisconsin in 2020 that we won. But this year, he had some WTF throws and still has an opportunity to get a lot better. I think there is some toughness with this kid. McCulley is obviously talented but he essentially couldn’t complete a pass late in the year. That’s when Allen said dual threat meant you have to throw too. He’s got to learn anticipation, timing, and reading defenses. I’d love to find a way to redshirt him and let him get bigger and smarter. Do they let you play in four or less games and redshirt any year, or only as a true freshman? That would be a heck of an opportunity for McCulley because he has some developing to do. Edited January 6, 2022 by BobSaccamanno 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Bazelak was ranked the 12th best QB in the portal. Did we take the first guy to say yes? look like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Regarding QB, I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on Connor Bazelak. But, based on stats, rankings, and a few clips, it’s obvious that he’s further along than Tuttle and McCulley. Conor has a good completion percentage and good experience. He threw 11 picks and Allen would probably like to see that cut in half. But with the good experience he has had, there is a good chance he will get better. Maybe that 16 TD/11 INT ratio goes to 20 to 6. That would be stellar and not a crazy ask for a younger guy who is still developing. I loved what Tuttle did in the game at Wisconsin in 2020 that we won. But this year, he had some WTF throws and still has an opportunity to get a lot better. I think there is some toughness with this kid. McCulley is obviously talented but he essentially couldn’t complete a pass late in the year. That’s when Allen said dual threat meant you have to throw too. He’s got to lean anticipation, timing, and reading defenses. I’d love to find a way to redshirt him and let him get bigger and smarter. Do they let you play in four or less games and redshirt any year, or only as a true freshman? That would be a heck of an opportunity for McCulley because he has some developing to do. Yes, he can technically RS at any point. I'm not so sure he isn't our goal line package RB, next year, essentially. I think he needs to be on the field, in some capacity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Just now, Indykev said: Bazelak was ranked the 12th best QB in the portal. Did we take the first guy to say yes? look like it. He's 8th. https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/TransferPortalTop/?positionkey=57 look at the top 7.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 minute ago, btownqb said: He's 8th. https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/TransferPortalTop/?positionkey=57 look at the top 7.... Thats better. I read 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 FB Transfer Rankings Rk. School Team Score 1 Indiana 36.39 2 USF 35.90 3 Michigan State 32.99 4 Alabama 32.68 5 Ole Miss 29.17 6 Texas 29.08 7 Louisville 28.35 Glad to see we are doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, btownqb said: He's 8th. https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/TransferPortalTop/?positionkey=57 look at the top 7.... Saw an article that said Charlie Batch was offering 1 million if Caleb Williams chooses E. Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDB Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 247 has him a higher rated transfer than both Calzada and Casey Thompson. I’m very happy we got him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, KDB said: 247 has him a higher rated transfer than both Calzada and Casey Thompson. I’m very happy we got him. And he is ranked higher than Bo Nix as well, who several mentioned last week as someone who would be a quality pickup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Saw an article that said Charlie Batch was offering 1 million if Caleb Williams chooses E. Michigan Gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Michigan QB Daniel Villari enters the portal. 3 star from New York. Many online speculating Harbaugh to the Raiders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, btownqb said: Indiana fans didn't think much of Peyton Ramsey, either. Ramsey was a much better quarterback than Penix or Tuttle. It would of been interesting to see how he would of fared the last two years, in particular last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Calzada ends up with Auburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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