OGIUAndy

What’s the hourglass emoji mean normally when he tweets it?

I would say a couple of boards have been extremely negative towards this hire.

They're basically replying back to me because myself and others have called out the negativity a little bit on BTB. I post there like once a year, so I guess this is payback. My post over there was pretty much the same, why not give the guy a shot? Nothing more, nothing less.

I see and know the numbers, but I am taking a wait and see approach because I have no other choice. I hope it works out. It cannot and will not be worse than this year. Also, do you know of any other candidates who wanted the job and were turned down? Putting together a wish list is just that. You can name OC after OC but we really don't know who's a legitimate candidate and who was offered.

He was a top ten OLB

This would be huge:

Much like a lot of things these days, the vocal minority aka loud mouths, are the experts on all things. They could be right, could be a bad hire, but they don't really know any more than you or I. Besides about 3 people, every hire would be bad in their minds. The guy is 37 years old for christ's sake, like let's see what he's got.

Most on the The Hoosier and BTB love to hate on all things. Was this the most exciting hire, not at all. But to say it was a bad hire is just being negative. Nothing more, nothing less. We have zero real inside information as to why he was hired and who turned us down. I assume they had a list of people who were interested in the job and went from there. I would love to have the greatest OC out there, that doesn't mean he/she would love to come here. I would love to have another DeBoer, but that's pretty rare. Now let's go get some talent.

He is really, really good. I just don't see what he has to gain by coming back.

It would also be very surprising, at least McFadden would be.

I look at a couple of other boards during coaching hires and transfers (sniffing out rumors), they are not very nice right now. It's actually kinda weird. The problem with these OC/coaching lists that people put out, there's probably only 3-4 realistic options, not 15-20. Coaching is as "ole boys club" as you're going to get and so you kinda need to analyze the candidates within that scope. The hottest of the hot candidates are going to hold out for a blue blood, big time money, or HC offers. Everyone else is going to go where they know someone/have a connection (to a certain extent). But IU isn't getting the pick of the litter. And this guy was on people's list, he just wasn't the hottest/sexy pick. Personally I think scheme is the biggest need, not some guy who puts up the most yards and points. Will the scheme work for the types of players IU normally gets, and can it succeed against teams with more talent?

If the sky was really falling like some believe, these guys wouldn't be coming back. A few less injuries and a reasonably normal offensive output, and we'll be ok next year. We definitely need to hit the portal HARD.

I agree. Commitments, de-commitments, portal, transfers, it's just they way it is these days. I actually liked what I saw from Donaven McCulley skill wise. He just seemed extremely overwhelmed. But his size, running ability and throwing motion looked good to me.

Not surprised but this does sting. Going 2-10 hurts in a lot of ways. Regardless, they need to get a transfer. But similar to what @HoosierFaithful, hard to get too upset about a guy who never actually played. IU is not a program that can get away with being 2-10 without ramifications. I hope we don't start losing other recruits, but I have a feeling we will.

I don't know enough about which "candidates" were actually contacted or interested in job, but the vitriol coming out after this hire is pretty over the top. People need to relax a bit. Sure are a lot of angry people who are in need of a hug and a pill. Jesus. I like to take a glance at other boards after hirings and commitments then I always regret it. CTA has a mixed track record with hires, but I am willing to at least see what the offense looks like before I make a judgement. You can normally tell pretty quickly if it's going to work. The key with Indiana's offense is limiting turnovers and three and outs and the ability to make some adjustments.

Once he stopped or couldn't run anymore, he was limited. Neither our offensive line or are most good enough to let a quarterback sit in the pocket and dissect the defense. You have to make quick decisions or get out of the pocket and buy time. In all high level FB it's a bit unrealistic to think you can just sit in the pocket for 5 seconds. Based on some other feedback, it sounds like the scheme was as confusing to the players as much as anything. The line couldn't hold people and the WRs were not getting separation. Regardless, if you go 2-10, guys are going to leave. Penix was exciting when healthy and provided some of the best moments in IUFB in a loooooooooong time. I wish him nothing but the best (as long as he's not in the BIG).

You didn’t read his statement. He ain’t coming back.

I just want the offense to have an identity and get the ball to our best players. I wonder if Penix waited for the hire before deciding to leave?

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/indiana-football-michael-penix-junior-entering-ncaa-transfer-portal

We got a year to figure that out, just like most years. IU has very rarely had a great line or QB.

Well I don't know, but I'm sure we're looking at transfers and at least those we do have haven't had multiple ACL tears and arm/shoulder injuries.

He definitely was better at the deep ball than anything else. I blame the coaching staff for his issues this year. He shouldn't have played.

IU can’t rely on a QB who can’t stay healthy. My guess this was a mutual type decision. He’ll probably go back to Florida. Gave us some great moments. Will always be a fan

Probably for the best.

WRs we’re not good either.