OGIUAndy

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.

Who?

https://247sports.com/Article/Indiana-Hoosiers-football-Ole-Miss-defensive-line-transfers-Patrick-Lucas-and-LeDarrius-Cox-commit-to-IU-program-177388150/

https://247sports.com/Article/Indiana-Hoosiers-football-Ole-Miss-defensive-line-transfers-Patrick-Lucas-and-LeDarrius-Cox-commit-to-IU-program-177388150/

https://247sports.com/Article/Indiana-Hoosiers-football-Ole-Miss-defensive-line-transfers-Patrick-Lucas-and-LeDarrius-Cox-commit-to-IU-program-177388150/

https://247sports.com/Player/Patrick-Lucas-94221/

When I went to IU and had balcony tickets, I would stay home and watch on TV.

I read he's also a candidate at Auburn.

Yeah, I think we saw enough to know it wasn't working. Seems to me a good one turns things around pretty quickly (DeBoer). There seems to be a lot of interesting candidates, so I think we'll get a good one.