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9 hours ago, 5fouls said:

Michael Penix is so fun to watch.  

In four games - 1636 yds passing, 16 tds, 2 ints

Just now, KDB said:

What am I watching

No...why are you watching??

Just now, Steubenhoosier said:

Per the announcer this game has been a classic 

Classic IU football.   🙄

2 minutes ago, dgambill said:

Yep…those kids played their heart out.

They're a better team.  Better coaching too.

Akron deserves the win.  

2 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

I did and they lost 13-12 but blew a chance to at least tie the game

When you lead 9-0...it's reasonable to expect a win.  Nope!  

Just now, dgambill said:

That’s a touchdown

Nope

Coach Prime being taken to the wood shed by the Ducks right now...21-0 with 8:30 in the first half.

1 hour ago, 13th&Jackson said:

Yeah, still not convinced they’re #2

Not arguing because I think the entire BIG looks weak.

1 hour ago, 13th&Jackson said:

MI playing their first real team and struggling with Rutgers. No way they’re #2 in country 

Now 31-7...they overcame their struggles it seems.

1 hour ago, Maedhros said:

Yeah, it's entirely likely the staff has just adapted better to the new portal reality than I have. They're doing the job day in and day out and I'm just an anxious fan. Still, process over result. A lot had to go right for us to catch Mgbako, circumstances that won't necessarily repeat each cycle. Forget Carr, if Ledlum commits maybe that keeps Mgbako away. 

We've landed highly ranked targets every spring. But we also head into the season with questions about our guard play after missing on several transfers. The portal isn't a shopping list where we can pick and choose what we need. It might be good to take guys who can help the program when you can, and leave fewer holes to plug in portal season.

Everyone is selling Cupps short.  He may not give you everything that you want at pg...but he will still be solid, imho.  He can hit a jump shot, make a correct pass, defend adequately.  Knight played freshmen... lots of times.  Quit worrying.  Coach Woodson knows what he's doing!   

48 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said:

Don’t see if he’s down to two schools why it would take that long….let’s get this over with!

I agree...but these days with the investment that these high end players have already made, it's really more of a business decision for the kid's future.  Didn't used to be like this as old guys like me remember.  But with $$$ being HIGHLY involved...ain't nobody making snap decisions for the most part.

1 hour ago, 5fouls said:

At this point, 3 more victories is all I'm asking from my Reds.  Need them to finish with a winning record and I will feel good about the unexpected playoff push.

Absolutely!   😊

3 hours ago, Maedhros said:

Felt this way for a while, but we're officially out. Shame, I thought he looked fantastic in the cream and crimson. Trilly heard UGA is the clear team to beat.

 

 

His brother walked on at Georgia, which might be a factor.

5 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Yeah, I'm really surprised they haven't already. This is reminding me of Kevin Durant in 2019. 

He had that calf strain and kept trying to come back too soon and kept reaggrevating it. He'd sit out a bit more and then try and come back again, etc.

Then we all know what happened, he finally tore the Achilles. 

If in the Bengals, I'm preserving my Burrow investment and almost considering the season a wash. Get him recovered and healthy, and get a high pick and take the best OL available. 

This 100%.

8 minutes ago, 5fouls said:

Bengals need to put Burrow on IR.  With the upcoming schedule, they could still potentially win 2 of next 4.  That leaves them 2-4 going into their bye in week 7.

If Burrow uses those 5 weeks to heal properly, then an 8-3 finish with a healthy Burrow gets them to 10-7 and a likely playoff spot.

Ideal scenario?  No.  But he's not been healthy these first two games and is hurting team more than helping.  If he keeps playing hurt, no way they win enough to get in playoffs.  So why do it?

I see your point, but have doubts about Burrow healing in five weeks, doubts about this team winning even two games with a backup quarterback, and lastly that they can finish in the way you suggested.  I'm thoroughly pessimistic about this season for the Bengals.

20 hours ago, dgambill said:

I honestly don’t think 11.5% is that bad a percentage. Out of 32 teams that’s basically a little better than 3 teams a year make the playoffs. So if there are 3 teams you would pick to make the playoffs this year after that start…I’d take Cincy easily….with Chargers or Broncos, and Minnesota as also a shot given the divisions.

I might agree if I felt Burrow was moving past his physical problems as he did last season.  But that's not the case.  Plus the AFC North is still a formidable division defensively.  The failure/decision not to sign Tee Higgins still feels like a personnel issue that could lead to locker room problems.  But that's totally my gut and too much Bengals mgmt/Brown family history talking.  I hope that I'm wrong.  But if Burrow can't play effectively this next game, this discussion is pretty meaningless.  

1 hour ago, 5fouls said:

Huge Bengals fan, but Nick Chubb is my favorite NFL player.  Absolutely hate to see that injury.

The Browns gave this game away with four turnovers.  Two turned into defensive touchdowns for the Steelers.  Pittsburgh's defense won this game.

Penix stats through three games:

1332 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, 1 interception, 1 sack,  94.2 qbr

27 minutes ago, 5fouls said:

Burrow's calf is not right.  He was limping quite a bit exiting the field after the game.   if he can't go 100%, no sense playing him and risking a more significant injury,  

Yeah, he said he tweaked his calf injury late in the game.  No team has ever gone 0-2 to start back to back seasons and made the playoffs each season.  I just don't believe this team is going to be the first.  And this bad start will aggravate personnel issues, I'm betting.  That's the pessimist in me coming out.  

Bengals drop to 0-2 and I imagine there's more than a little concern in their locker room.  Since 1990 only 31 teams out of 270 NFL teams made the playoffs after starting 0-2.  They made it last season, but I am openly skeptical of this team repeating that feat since only about 11.5% have done it for a single season, much less back to back years.

3 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

Shitcan the DH and baking mitts and I'm there with ya 🙂

Works for me!  I agree with you!  😂😂

All things considered, it's been a fun MLB season.  Lots of exciting play and players... new names.  Very entertaining, imho.  I think the new rules helped bring back elements of how I remember the game being played.  And there have still been plenty of home runs for the fan who loves the free swingers.  Now all we need is to clean up the balls/strikes umpiring issue by bringing in the "RoboUmp".  Again, just my opinion.    😁

1 hour ago, 5fouls said:

Big loss for Wild Card chances.  Last night, they made up ground on Cubs, D-Backs, and Marlins.  Probably going to give a chunk of that back today.

I think it's 14 games left?  Gonna need 10 wins.

Not going to happen, imo.  Inconsistent play in all areas for various reasons like injuries, youth/inexperience, lack of quality talent.  This would include the coaching staff and mgmt, to keep everyone here happy.   😋

So, he's made his commitment.  How about locking this thread?