iuswingman Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) There seems to be a tight lid on what is going on this offseason so it will be interesting to see if we are in for some surprising changes under Walt Bell. Who does everyone think will have a better than expected (breakout) season this year? Think any players will have a surprising change of positions? Some posters on the other site noted that you don't hear much about McCulley in articles discussing the QB battle and that he may be getting time at WR instead. If he is not going to cut it as a QB, I wouldn't be too shocked to see that change and would be interesting to see how he does as a WR. Could make for some interesting trick plays (not sure how much Bell is into those though) with a WR that could be a threat to throw on occasion. Hopefully some players on the OL have a breakout season because we desperately need that area to improve this year. Edited June 10, 2022 by iuswingman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 11, 2022 Report Share Posted June 11, 2022 10 hours ago, iuswingman said: There seems to be a tight lid on what is going on this offseason so it will be interesting to see if we are in for some surprising changes under Walt Bell. Who does everyone think will have a better than expected (breakout) season this year? Think any players will have a surprising change of positions? Some posters on the other site noted that you don't hear much about McCulley in articles discussing the QB battle and that he may be getting time at WR instead. If he is not going to cut it as a QB, I wouldn't be too shocked to see that change and would be interesting to see how he does as a WR. Could make for some interesting trick plays (not sure how much Bell is into those though) with a WR that could be a threat to throw on occasion. Hopefully some players on the OL have a breakout season because we desperately need that area to improve this year. Pretty sure McCulley has been moved to WR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted June 11, 2022 Report Share Posted June 11, 2022 I’ll second McCulley to WR is likely. I think the tight lid is by design. I heard an interview where Allen mentioned not wanting anyone to know what to expect. With some questions around who will start at QB, 2 new coordinators, and an opener against a conference team I kind of like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenhoosier Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Wasn’t sure where to put this, but nice mention of Dasan. Top Frosh 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 I was just looking at the upcoming NCAA football schedule to try to find some of those early season games...... I didn't realize that the Illini start their season at home vs. Wyoming, Saturday, August 27th. Wyoming @ Illinois 4:00 PM BTN What a great way to scout them before we play them. The only thing is, they will have one real game in under their belt..... The season can't get here soon enough! Go IU! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 A good read on Dasan McCullough! https://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/true-freshman-dasan-mccullough-set-to-contribute-in-year-one/2022/8/18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 I hope I'm not just drinking the Kool Aid, but I like our LB depth. We seem to be cyclical with our edge rushers, and I hope this is an 'up' season (don't we all?). And it would be great to have some serious push from our DL -- not sure how well that group is projected to be, but if they can get some decent penetration, it will make our already-ball-hawking secondary that much better. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 2 hours ago, MoyeCowbell said: I hope I'm not just drinking the Kool Aid, but I like our LB depth. We seem to be cyclical with our edge rushers, and I hope this is an 'up' season (don't we all?). And it would be great to have some serious push from our DL -- not sure how well that group is projected to be, but if they can get some decent penetration, it will make our already-ball-hawking secondary that much better. Plus.... our zone blitz scheme. Two years and three years ago we got a LOT of pressure dropping DEs in coverage, bringing certain LBers and DBs. Don't allow the offense to know where to shift their line protection to. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, btownqb said: Plus.... our zone blitz scheme. Two years and three years ago we got a LOT of pressure dropping DEs in coverage, bringing certain LBers and DBs. Don't allow the offense to know where to shift their line protection to. Watching that '20 season, it was amazing how versatile our D was. McFadden and Jones were capable of dropping back in coverage when we sent Mullen, Johnson and Matthews on those blitzes. It really was Havoc in the best possible way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyHoosier22 Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 Anyone heard anything regarding who we expect at QB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, IndyHoosier22 said: Anyone heard anything regarding who we expect at QB? I’ve only hear the official program stance of nod decision has been made and if one had we wouldn’t say anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 23 hours ago, btownqb said: Plus.... our zone blitz scheme. Two years and three years ago we got a LOT of pressure dropping DEs in coverage, bringing certain LBers and DBs. Don't allow the offense to know where to shift their line protection to. I’m really hoping we go back to playing more Zone as well. Best way to get takeaways is to get eyes on QB and ball.. just like Iowas D that lead the nation in INT’s last year… our D last year was way to much man to man with our backs turnt to QB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 58 minutes ago, 5 championships said: I’m really hoping we go back to playing more Zone as well. Best way to get takeaways is to get eyes on QB and ball.. just like Iowas D that lead the nation in INT’s last year… our D last year was way to much man to man with our backs turnt to QB Concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Regarding the O line, based on comments by the coaches, four of them will be Haggard, Bedford, Katic, and Carpenter. Allen referenced RG as having a few candidates. One time he mentioned Tim Weaver. Another it was Parker Hanna. He mentioned Hanna was getting used to this level but it sounds like there is hope for him. Edited August 21, 2022 by BobSaccamanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 12:44 PM, IndyHoosier22 said: Anyone heard anything regarding who we expect at QB? They are only going to announce it to the team. Hopefully it doesn’t get leaked if that’s what the coaches want. I suspect we are looking at Bazelak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 12:44 PM, IndyHoosier22 said: Anyone heard anything regarding who we expect at QB? I think they said the starter won’t be named until the day of the Illinois game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 QB decision has been made, won’t be released to the public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: QB decision has been made, won’t be released to the public Matt LoVecchio? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jones Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 20 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: QB decision has been made, won’t be released to the public Just hope its not the walk on from the end of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo123 Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 May as well go ahead and announce it. Not getting any mention from the Big media. How bad or good are we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 What is a realistic win total? 5? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 I'm anxious but apprehensive. I would say 6 wins if we handle Illinois respectably. I know it's game 1 but if it's a struggle and iu doesn't play well or they lose I'd say 4 wins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrus13 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Call me a bad fan, but if Tuttle is named starting QB, I don't have much hope for this team. Maybe 2-3 wins. I think Bazelak is our best chance. With him, I could see 6-6. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenhoosier Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 What I expect - sweep the noncon, and beat 3 of 4 (Illinois, Maryland, Rutgers, Purdue...3 of those are at home). What I hope - win all 7 of those and upset someone else along the way. Yes, I'm choosing to be optimistic. It is certainly debatable if I'm being realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 We have a new OC and everything except the line personnel will be different on offense than last year. Defense should be better with Allen calling defenses. Total crapshoot, but I say 5-7 wins, with 7 coming from the optimist in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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