D-BONE Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 47 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said: I think this is a team (barring injuries) that will get better each game. They have a ton of new players. But I agree, they have to get the running game going early. Yes, I agree with being able to improve. That's why I am not especially concerned about D and pass game. With what they've shown already and, as you point out they're still gelling, I am reasonably optimistic. On the ground, we definitely have some talent in the RB room. Can the O-line just be decent against B1G comp opening some running lanes? They have looked okay in pass blocking thus far, but run blocking has been such a crucial weakness for a while. Just the threat of the run would work wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, D-BONE said: Yes, I agree with being able to improve. That's why I am not especially concerned about D and pass game. With what they've shown already and, as you point out they're still gelling, I am reasonably optimistic. On the ground, we definitely have some talent in the RB room. Can the O-line just be decent against B1G comp opening some running lanes? They have looked okay in pass blocking thus far, but run blocking has been such a crucial weakness for a while. Just the threat of the run would work wonders. I'd like to see them put up 40+ today, with running being the main offensive weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-BONE Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said: I'd like to see them put up 40+ today, with running being the main offensive weapon. Yeah. Think we're around 17 point faves. Would love to win by 20 to 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-BONE Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 Well, so reality wrecked the cover the spread party, let alone the run it up pipe dream. Is it just a blip, an outlier? Feels like in contention for the Fantasy Bowl. Gotta fix the coming out sluggish (especially offensively) and the ill-timed, back- breaking big play surrendered immediately. Hard to buck historical trends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) We have hired former VT coach, Justin Fuente, as an analyst. Edited October 8, 2023 by Parakeet Jones 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Parakeet Jones said: We have hired former VT coach, Justin Fuente, as an analyst. He is the one that snapped Va Tech's 29 year bowl streak. Good informative read: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38191883/inside-virginia-tech-frank-beamer-unraveling-hokies-get-back Edited October 8, 2023 by rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Parakeet Jones said: We have hired former VT coach, Justin Fuente, as an analyst. Pretty solid OC at TCU with Andy Dalton. Had some really good teams at Memphis. Tough following a legend at Virginia Tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDIUFAN Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 Does an analyst coach really have any ability to speak up an help make changes? Your past analyst coach said he saw mistakes we were making ,but nothing happened. I’m sure Bell just thought I got this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, OLDIUFAN said: Does an analyst coach really have any ability to speak up an help make changes? Your past analyst coach said he saw mistakes we were making ,but nothing happened. I’m sure Bell just thought I got this! He does when he’s good friends with the new OC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDIUFAN Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 10 hours ago, DC2345 said: He does when he’s good friends with the new OC. I hope you are right. It seems ever since we lost Deboer and Wommack and who ever was our other coaches then we have not worked as unit. Put our players in position to win games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 With Fuente in position as an analyst, I feel like we have the best offensive strategists since Deboer. Carey knows who we have, what they can and can't do, and how our young qb's are progressing. Not saying it will change overnight, but simply stopping some of the stupidity of the option and goal line cluelessness will help. Having two weeks to overhaul should help. And Bostad's blocking philosophy should mesh well with Carey. Let Fuente add to what Carey has been observing, and we have the best chance for success. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDIUFAN Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoosierinbham said: With Fuente in position as an analyst, I feel like we have the best offensive strategists since Deboer. Carey knows who we have, what they can and can't do, and how our young qb's are progressing. Not saying it will change overnight, but simply stopping some of the stupidity of the option and goal line cluelessness will help. Having two weeks to overhaul should help. And Bostad's blocking philosophy should mesh well with Carey. Let Fuente add to what Carey has been observing, and we have the best chance for success. Go Hoosiers'! I’m hoping you’re right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 3 hours ago, OLDIUFAN said: Go Hoosiers'! I’m hoping you’re right! I'd like to say it can't get any worse, but we did barely squeeze by Akron!😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hoosierinbham said: I'd like to say it can't get any worse, but we did barely squeeze by Akron!😅 But using the transitive property we beat ND by 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoosierinbham said: I'd like to say it can't get any worse, but we did barely squeeze by Akron!😅 Akron just lost 55-14 to N. Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Hoosierinbham said: With Fuente in position as an analyst, I feel like we have the best offensive strategists since Deboer. Carey knows who we have, what they can and can't do, and how our young qb's are progressing. Not saying it will change overnight, but simply stopping some of the stupidity of the option and goal line cluelessness will help. Having two weeks to overhaul should help. And Bostad's blocking philosophy should mesh well with Carey. Let Fuente add to what Carey has been observing, and we have the best chance for success. If we get to 5-7 I would call it a successful season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 3 hours ago, rico said: If we get to 5-7 I would call it a successful season. Absolutely!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 55 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Won’t allow me to see it…what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUskim Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, 5 championships said: Won’t allow me to see it…what is it? Probably because that original tweet was deleted, but a few weeks after that dismissal he was arrested for accessory to murder after the fact. Apparently the original tweet wasn’t worded right or something is what he said. You can go to his Twitter feed and look the story is still there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Sagarin Ratings. Some fine company we're hanging out with there. Stanford (104) and Vandy (109) are the only P5 schools rated lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Lets hope that we can see Dexter back and can make some sort of positive impact soon. I don't expect dramatic changes, but I would like to see excitement on the positive end. https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/indiana-football-tom-allen-provides-the-latest-update-on-qb-dexter-williams-rehab-return-timeline-218890715/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuthruandthru Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I would save Dexter for Wisconsin next weekend. No reason to trot him out to the bloodbath at PSU for his first game back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 52 minutes ago, iuthruandthru said: I would save Dexter for Wisconsin next weekend. No reason to trot him out to the bloodbath at PSU for his first game back. I would save him until we get a coaching staff that has some clue as to what they are doing. We don't want another Michael Penix situation where he gets hurt then transfers and becomes a star. I have a feeling there will be a mass exodus of players if Allen is allowed to come back. The product on the field is garbage and the coaching staff is directly responsible for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDIUFAN Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 I think Allen is back next year! Just to steep a buy out! I do believe IU will be very active again in Transfer Portal to strengthen up our Defensive Backs an more hard running backs like Howland. I believe Coach Allen needs to look hard at his Special teams coach. Not saying to fire him ,but we are making too many costly mistakes on that squad. They need to help us win games not put us behind the 8 ball . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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