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And he has solid escapability. That's what you need in the NFL. You don't need to be Michael Vick, just scramble and set up passing lanes like Brady and Rogers.

Play calling is attacking, yet balanced . Love it.

Would've been nice to see what Wisky could do at full strength. Bama is very good, but if Milroe went out on the first drive, they lose that game.

Strong player from a football powerhouse in Birmingham. We lost the top two players in our state to Georgia because Alabama doesn't have NIL, yet. (His former high school, Thompson, has one of the best quarterbacks in the country, who turned down huge money to stay home.) It will be interesting to see if Rosemond can gain traction with this kid.

That would be ideal. Can't stand either.

This is so true. I thought Bama originally overpaid for Saban. His economic and enrollment impact has paid off many times over. The growth and enhancement of the university is absurd.

It was more the ceiling than the floor that surprised me. Not to mention some of the top teams that shared, or had worse, projections than us.

Wow! I thought I was optimistic. I do love seeing expectations being raised. It seems we finally have a coach that thrives on delivering results.

Can't blame him with our history. Hopefully coach Cig is the one to change our trajectory.

If Coach Cig shows he can replicate the offense and team success at IU he's enjoyed in the past, that will open doors for Lewis and many others. The Sunseri factor could help with not only Lewis, but future qb's as well.

I love those comparisons. Chris Leak was a stud that some people forget about because of Tebow. Smooth, consistent leader that made it look easy. Threw a tight spiral that got there in a hurry. Wasn't huge or elite runner, but could scramble and pick up yards when necessary.

Absolutely! Three talented, versatile, Indiana kids and a solid big. Supplement other needs with the portal. I would be ecstatic.

I would tend to agree with this thought. His relationship with Sunseri is at the forefront. The prospect of playing in one of the 2 premier conferences (and the only national, not regional, conference) has to also be enticing. Add to that the opportunity for early playing time you probably wouldn't have at a top 10 program, and I can see the draw. Let's hope it happens!

Agree. Basketball will always be our first passion, but football will keep us relevant and financially viable in the conference wars.

Exactly. That's why a coach like coach Cig is so important. He isn't here to make us respectable, he's here to win without limitations. It will be a challenge to compete with OSU and Michigan, but I want someone that instills confidence it can happen. Throw the bank at Julian Lewis and get recruiting elevated; then we'll be in the conversation.

Outstanding!

I totally agree on the qb coach relationship. NFL talent is developed in many different places. Coaching, development, and opportunity are huge. I would also offer keeping Bostad and continued improvement of our o-line will be instrumental as well. You can have all the talent in the world, but if you're on your backside or running for your life, no one will see what you can really do.

That is an exceptionally well-thought and referenced argument. Tough to debate what you cited. And Underwood doesn't exactly seem to build cohesive teams either. You never know anymore with the portal and NIL, but I have to agree with you.

I've watched him play live twice. Very athletic and can do just about everything. Has lead his team to back to back state titles. NIL has changed things, but Bama insiders are pretty confident they'll land him. Maybe coach Yaz can pull some strings with his connections?

Exactly! Once the B1G and SEC decide how big they want to get, things will move quickly. Until then, it's fun to speculate. Look for a statement saying they don't plan on expanding in the near future; expansion will follow soon after.😂

Agree on GT, and would LOVE A&M. Missouri doesn't do a ton for me. Illinois has a huge presence in STL, so that just leaves KC.

You're absolutely correct. UNC is the crown jewel due to market, academics, and athletics. Georgia Tech would be great for market and academics. FSU hits market and athletics. Expansion is FAR from over IMO.

What do you see his potential role being this season? From videos, he seems like he plays how MKG did for UK; slasher, mid-range, rebound, and defend. It seems it would be tough to play him with Malik and Ballo, but with some strong shooters and drivers, he could produce as a 3rd or 4th option. A lineup of Rice, Carlyle, Tucker, MM, and Malik would be very versatile and explosive, assuming Tucker can rebound.

What an honor for Bryson and his family. Congratulations! Dr. Holland was one of my favorite instructors at IU.

That's not a slam on you at all. I love reading all of it. But you can definitely tell who's done their research and who hasn't. Reminds me of the top 25 polls. You can tell some of those journalists are serious, but some are completely clueless/careless and just fill out teams based on ESPN hype.