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12 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

Literally free agency every year. Was watching Oklahoma yesterday against Arizona and remembered Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon. Transfer portal/NIL has quite literally ruined the non-CFP bowl games. They’re practically glorified exhibition games now with 1/2 the team gone.

This is exactly how I feel about the bowl games. You use to be able to have bragging rights and assess the strength of conferences from bowl match-ups.  I have very little interest watching 2nd and 3rd string players making their first starts. Watch how ESPN/SEC beat their chest and justify what they did to FSU when Georgia waxes FSU without 20 of their players in some nothing bowl game.

48 minutes ago, Kdug said:

IMO Brandon Miller’s situation isn’t really comparable since he was never charged with anything - but to your point they still did get quite a bit of backlash.

It helped Miller having Tuscaloosa cops and DA. We'll just call it extreme benefit of the doubt.

2 hours ago, Kdug said:

Most of these JMU players were all-conference too.

Horton (TE) was 1st team. Kamara (DL), Carpenter (DL), and Stephens (OL) were 2nd team. Fisher (LB) was 3rd team. Kidwell (OL) got hurt after week 4, but he was on the preseason Outland watchlist and on the 2nd team last year.

I wouldn’t be surprised if all of the all conference guys started and were productive for us next year. The two RBs and Walker (LB) all had solid stats, and at minimum provide some depth.

Great points.  This is the exact reason why I'm confused how people are disappointed in recruiting these guys over from JMU. CCC took the best, most experienced players from his top 25 team. He knows they're ability and character,  and they know HIS system and expectations. 

I don't know how anyone could honestly be opposed to what they will bring to CCC's first team at IU. I for one am very excited to see what he is building,  and guys experienced in his system should expedite the building process. They, along with retaining our best players, and adding transfers, give us a completely different team next season. How can you not be at least a little excited?!

39 minutes ago, MoyeCowbell said:

I might be mistaken, but I believe IU, Michigan St. and Northwestern are the only schools going through a coaching change. That might **could** be a/the reason they're near the bottom.

I'm actually gonna go out on a limb and say that's exactly why IU is near the bottom. Time will tell if that trend continues with C3 and his staff.

Exactly. It takes time to build relationships in recruiting.  I would assume we'll be tilted heavier towards the transfer portal this year than most. Spring transfers will still be huge for Coach Cig's first team. We won't know our full recruiting class for months.

2 hours ago, IU Scott said:

Let those guys sign with those top schools and in a couple of years sign them from the portal. A lot these guys will keep getting recruited over and will decide to leave UM or Georgia 

Exactly!  Eventually some may start with us as freshmen once we start winning and solidify our brand.

15 minutes ago, rogue3542 said:

I'd put money on it that's the plan for the next 3-4 years

As long as the talent and fit are there, having an elite qb from one of the state's top high school program is ideal. No better way to build the Hoosier brand with top in-state high school players, along with winning,  of course.

17 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Center Grove replaced Tayven Jackson with Tyler Cherry. Wild. 

Could the same thing happen at IU? Rourke>Jackson>Cherry?

3 hours ago, OGIUAndy said:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-football-lands-ohio-wr-miles-cross-from-transfer-portal/

Seems pretty physical, and really tracks the ball well and fights for it in the air. 

12 hours ago, rogue3542 said:

I think he’s a lot like Rondale Moore. 
 

We really underutilized him imo. There were a lot more ways we could have used him on offense.

I’d love for him to come back, but his timing on entering the portal suggests he won’t.

Definitely see the size,  speed, and quick cuts. Rondale was an absolute powerhouse; not sure Jaylin has anywhere close to that strength.

 And I agree Jaylin was underutilized and also used incorrectly.  Not sure if he was promised he would be used as a running back, but he's a slot receiver, not Austin Ekeler or Barry Sanders. The times he ran between the tackles were ineffective and hurt Jaylin and the team.

He needs a fresh start, whether it's here with new coaches and a new offense, or somewhere else. I wish him success wherever that occurs.

2 hours ago, btownqb said:

Most kids can/will put on 10-15lbs before they even play in a college game. 

That kid has the frame to put on some serious weight and gain explosiveness. Love how he gets off blocks and pursues. 

50 minutes ago, ephul said:

Dude has all the tools. Size, some mobility, accuracy, etc... a slightly more mobile Sudfeld?

Sudfeld arm,  but from his videos, MUCH more mobile. He's no Josh Allen,  but his running stride is similar to Trevor Lawrence.  Maybe not quite as fast, but long-strider that gets yards in chunks.  Also throws a beautiful deep ball. Great one year acquisition. 

1 hour ago, rico said:

I think you are gonna start seeing teams that want to be in the CFP scheduling tough OOC games in the future.

I just want a level playing field. How SEC teams are allowed to schedule Mercer and the like in November without being penalized is beyond me. All teams eligible for the playoffs should have to play the same amount of conference games. Having basically an additional bye week towards the end of the season is a competitive advantage. 

29 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

Was surprised to see a sprinkling of high quality OOC games! I would have thought the ‘we don’t need to’ superiority would have gotten worse with the new additions?

Great point. That was a pleasant surprise.  I figured they would water down their OOC to get as many teams in the playoff as possible.  Of course,  apparently SEC OOC loses don't count!😂

2 hours ago, rico said:

S-E-C, S-E-C, S-E-C, etc.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/sec-football-schedule-conference-releases-2024-slate-with-additions-of-texas-oklahoma/

There are going to be some GREAT match-ups in the SEC next year. Love the Big 2 conferences going away from divisions. But the SEC HAS to start playing 9 conferences games like the big boys and stop the Mercer/Fuhrman/Maine crap late in the season. 

28 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

 

He and McCulley were my top two.  Bostad also knows who fits and buys in to what coach wants to do. Smith has one full season of starts and 3 years of eligibility at one of the most important offensive positions.  LOVE the emphasis of his recommitment video.

Welcome back Carter!!

The kid is a winner and leader. Listened to his interview after winning the state title and he exuded gratitude and pride in his program's tradition and success. 

He moves well in the pocket, gets rid of the ball quickly, and threw accurately on the run. Excited to see how he develops. 

2 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

Let's go back to the 15 minute mark, we are cooking and they correctly call a foul on MM but he gets elbowed very clearly in the head on the post-foul play. It's a clear flagrant....

That should have set off on absolute shit storm and unleashed all kinds of toughness and hard play from our guys, but instead they sit there and let themselves get hit in the mouth. We get outscored 46-18 from that point forward. 

Completely took the air out of the IU fans. 4-6 point and momentum swing. Then we just quit at the end. Are the players sick or something?

1 hour ago, Inequality said:

Looking forward to this game. I’ve missed the last two. Lost my dad and have been taking care of that.

Prayers for your loss

Sea of red here. People are still trickling in, but BIG Hoosier advantage!

22 minutes ago, ephul said:

Right. When a baseball player is raking in Triple A, we don't say he can't and won't be successful in the big leagues because he's never done it there. Typically, playing extremely well in Triple A means you have the tools and talent to succeed at the next level. Obviously isn't ALWAYS the case, but playing well (and coaching well) usually means you have the traits and qualities to succeed at the next level.

Great analogy. Coach has traits that tend to carry-over. Plus, he learned "the process" from Saban, and those coaches that apply it seem to have been pretty successful. 

1 hour ago, ledies22 said:

I think he is gone then.  I am assuming the meeting with coach has happened and didnt like whatever. That's my take anyway.

Someone needs to convince Lucas he is a slot receiver at the next level. No need to take the pounding of a running back and shortening your career unnecessarily. Jmo

Just now, IUFLA said:

I was gonna say he does have quickness and, as you said, good lateral movement, and he supplements it with good technique... You can definitely tell he's a coach's kid... 

Agree. And contrary to what Laphonso Ellis mentioned once every 30 seconds against Maryland, he is NOT an easy target on defense. Gabe anticipates well, is stronger than he appears, and doesn't back down from anyone. He's gonna be a fan favorite.

9 hours ago, IUFLA said:

Gabe did a great job on McDaniel... And a couple of the fouls he picked up were BS... 

Gabe moves his feet very well, and has nice lateral movement.  The last foul was all ball, but I guess on the road, they'll always call swiping down at the ball, even if it's clean.

Excited to take my son to his first college game. Hope the Hoosiers continue to grow as a team and get confident shooting. 

2 hours ago, IUskim said:

And once again. Re-offered. 

I just love that term. These kids will now be more grateful for their offer from THIS staff, instead of feeling complacent or connected to the former staff. (MY guys vs. his guys)