Fiveoutofsix

22 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Jmo 

I dont think DM had 5% to do with OC decision. As in today, being secure with signing. 

Here is a quote from his dad:  “We did our homework on him (Bell), so we wanted to know, has he seen my son play, what were his thoughts, how he thought he would use my son, what were his plans to develop (Donaven) McCulley, and probably most importantly my son wanted to get to know him and try to build a relationship with him,” Cooper, Sr. said.

7 minutes ago, Hoosier51 said:

 I don't think people have a problem with players transfering, it's when they transfer to a hated rival that the bitterness comes out. There are 125 division 1 FCS teams and 129 FBS football teams, but hey lets choose the one team my former schools fans will have a problem with. It's like a kick in the pants to them.

I totally understand a kid staying home and with a team that is at the same level.  RT did great things for IU.  The kid gave up playing time and development his first year to be the backup qb.  He has been moved around on both sides of the ball.  Looks like he will have to compete next year for playing time, a good problem to have if you are IU.  For him, playing time is probably a priority and maybe more opportunity to run in the punt return game.  My thoughts without knowing the inside details.  

2 minutes ago, KDB said:

Good for Sheridan.

Wonder if this changes his buyout owed to him?  

Expect sheridan there as well????

27 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said:

Watching the introductory press conference.  First question, he mentions how he and Coach Allen had to get to know each other.  

Puts to rest the ignorant criticism that Allen only hires guys he knows.  DeBoer, Warren, Bell.  These guys were hardly his close buddies.  

That criticism was always ignorant and just reflects people grasping at straws to attack Allen.  

The season wasn’t great.  But Allen absolutely knows football and has a good football mind.  He demands a certain type of personnel and he goes out and gets those guys, and better than we’ve ever done here.  He also has a good mind on what schemes he can have success with on both sides of the ball.  

When he got Bell, he had a certain vision in mind and he executed on it.  

The criticism of Allen as a bumbling guy is completely stupid and ignorant.  

I will also add, he won in the personality game.  Night and day from past press conferences.  Can see where he can be a positive recruiter.  Said the correct statements, and was honest.  

11 minutes ago, Hoosier51 said:

Yeah i think you might see an MSU turnaround with the Hoosiers 

For one thing, the chip on the shoulders should be back and the grind to prove everyone wrong.  Allen is still a young head coach and he is first and foremost a motivator, one of the best.  He never had to motivate when the target was reversed.  Hope their is growth their and with the players.  

Just now, btownqb said:

Hey you could be 100% right. I have no clue. 

The statement that I bolded.. how do you know that? Legitimately just asking. 

It was said many times Carpenter was injured on and off and missed most of spring?  Don't hold this as fact, but I remeber it being mentioned by staff or announcers at some point.  

What a fantastic addition!  Congrats coaching staff, team, fans and Shivers.  I'm not sure we have has back like this in a long time.  Can change the game directional.  Cross between Coleman and Howard?  Exciting!!!!  Already, the offense got better.  This kid can cut the corner, spread the field and break through tackles. 

This purdue rutugers game gives me perspective, especially the last five minutes.  On the road, B1G.  We all know Painter can coach, this display reminds me of yesterday.  

13 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said:

This tied the largest comeback in WI history and it’s the largest comeback in D1 this season. That just can’t happen. 
 

Given the opportunities, these two road losses were very costly. As of today, this isn’t a NCAA tournament team. It’s very difficult to find winnable road games remaining that will move the needle. IA may be best chance and maybe MN. MD isn’t looking like an impactful potential win at this time. Don’t see road wins at PU, MSU or OSU. We will likely be home dogs to PU, MI and maybe IL. 
WI was a great opportunity because they are mid pack at best as far as talent and they had a short bench last night. It was a wasted opportunity. This team can’t afford more “learning opportunities”

I'm sure when they watch the tape, they will see opposite sides to energy and effort.  What can be done and what can't be done.  

My hope is that this is all part of the plan, to let them learn how to play and play through adversity.  Just wish is was a one point win.  

This is what happens when you have a cupcake schedule, when you get a team that will play aggressive, and try and out muscle, you are not prepared to go 40min.  

Not sure what could of been different coaching, besides, maybe getting Miller back in there.  The best players were on the floor.  Maybe run more sets?  Or, work the refs more....

Hopefully in the future, a better schedule would be together to prepare for a game like this.  Wisconsin is not going to get fatigued, they get stronger.

3 minutes ago, Inequality said:

I don’t think “Woodson is a joke”. But he isn’t above criticism considering his knowledge of the game. He will learn from this and move forward. What burns me is to have these guys geared up and ready to go and completely trip on your own feet at the end. 

He needs a pg that can push and slow it down.  Hope this pg's grow.  Wish they didn't pump the brakes down the stretch, their stenght is to control tempo.  

2nd half, way to many rebounds ripped out of IU's hands.  It was effort.

9 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said:

Yes his father coached him up from New born on. A coach is not just the guy on the sideline. I work with lots of kids that could not throw it in the ocean and have turned them into pretty good shooters.

My son took the curry masterclass, fun class online.  He talks about what it took going from a two hand shooter to a one hand.  Because of coaching and self determination that transition, which was at a latter duration than many elite shooters helped him out.  

6 minutes ago, DC2345 said:

He's an improvement. 

One thing to note - he has been a OC and one stop was at a pressure cooker.  Being a HC at Umass, recored aside, should of taught him the executive side to football.  IU needs a HC of the offense, not just a OC.  Got to think there will be a co-oc and a clear vision for what needs to be done.   

I vaguely remember the Maryland teams and some big plays against IU.  Then again, there were many against the D, then.  Never watched FSU.

1 minute ago, KDB said:

I read the same thing.

I don’t think he’s been in any great situations since his time at Arkansas State. I’m cautiously optimistic.

Reading this article, sounds like a good hire:  https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-iu-football-to-hire-walt-bell-as-next-offensive-coordinator/ 

Impressive resume and past opportunities and still only 37 years old.  

25 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

If you keep switching jobs you will be eventually looked at as a person who won't stay long.  The more times yo do this the less likely you will still get hired

Some would say this is old thinking.  We are in the startup world, etc.  I know if you have a skill or creativity you can go from job to job.  Now, industry is hiring for specific projects only.  

1 minute ago, OGIUAndy said:

Probably for the best. 

Penix gave this fan some of my best IU football memories.  It will be interesting to see how this shakes out.  Is it testing the water until OC?  Is he going to follow Sheridan somewhere?  Does he just want a chance to play somewhere and IU looking towards the future?  I wonder what the communication was and currently is?  Has IU reached out to any QB's on the market?

On Twitter: Penix in transfer pool. 

58 minutes ago, FKIM01 said:

Sell balcony seats for $5 and have beer vendors patrol...I guarantee the balcony experience will be interesting!

The new upstairs

6 minutes ago, BGleas said:

I'm with you. My opinion shouldn't count too much, as I haven't been to game there since the very early 90's, but I'm still with you on being fine with a new building.  

My one caveat would be that when that time comes that the administration is extremely intentional in building a modern, advanced area that maintains the feel of a true college fieldhouse and/or some Assembly Hall uniqueness. 

I don’t want a sterile, cookie-cutter arena. 

If they didn't want to build new, I wonder why they didn't turn the balcony into suits and relocate the seating to go behind each basket.  They could of extended the building.

The first few rows of the balcony are not bad seats.  When I took Bob Knights Coaching Basketball class, we analyzed a practice from those seats.  We were able to see all 10 players and court at one time from a schematic viewpoint.  

1 minute ago, Zlinedavid said:

I was at IU during the nadir of the Davis era, but even then the balcony was maybe half full. Only time I remember it being more than half was for Purdue, and even then it wasn’t to capacity. 
 

And the climb up was a beast. Almost made me think about not drinking as much before the game…..almost. 

For sure, I was an undergrad during the Guyton, Lynn Washington era.   Balcony would fill up for big ten games, professors would cancel cancel so students can go.

3 minutes ago, DC2345 said:

No

Stinks, not sure with the covid year, etc...how this all will pan out.

Does Anderson still have eligibility?

26 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I'm entirely fine with building new. Yes, I understand I'm going to be ripped apart for that opinion. 

Not a huge deal to me either way. 

My curiosity is going to ask, will the balcony ever fully be filled consistently again?  With generation z and beyond able to stream anything and have augmented experiences- was not creating better seating views going to hurt in long run?

The athletic budget would be a lot different with a 25,000 + capacity then 17,000+.   

Assembly Hall has always been a special place to me.  Listening to Fred Glass interviews, he is very proud of preserving it.  He consistently states that the board agrees to replace it.  

Watching post pandemic games, the balcony is hardly filled - horrible site lines. 

Was it a good decision to keep it?  It has the 20th best seating capacity, I always thought it was in the top 10.  Wondering opinions.....