rico Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said: I was just going over IU’s transfer portal roster. It currently lists 9 players total who originally committed to Coach Cignetti and JMU. Though some on here are reluctant and apprehensive about most of these players because of their lack of “stars” or even star power. I have a couple observations on all of this. - That many players and potentially more, believe and trust in Coach Cignetti enough to follow him where ever he goes. That says volumes…. - Coach Cignetti still wanting these specific players to come with him it IU and be a part of this rebuild also speaks volumes as to the type of players he knows and wants to go to battle for him. I also liked one of many comments he has said about his process so far. I will paraphrase… “We had to re-recruit IU guys to get on the bus with us and we also had to tell some to get off the bus!” It would be interesting to find out which IU players he told to “get off the bus!” I really don't have an opinion on what these JMU players' "worth" is. The doubts I have are about the new HC turning around the football program. That really ain't doubting Cigs but more about IU's football history. If that makes any sense? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, rico said: I really don't have an opinion on what these JMU players' "worth" is. The doubts I have are about the new HC turning around the football program. That really ain't doubting Cigs but more about IU's football history. If that makes any sense? I feel the same way. I hope he turns it around, but after 60 years of garbage I want to see results on the field. Results need to happen quickly cause the old boy ain't got too many years left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kdug Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Artesian_86 said: I was just going over IU’s transfer portal roster. It currently lists 9 players total who originally committed to Coach Cignetti and JMU. Though some on here are reluctant and apprehensive about most of these players because of their lack of “stars” or even star power. I have a couple observations on all of this. - That many players and potentially more, believe and trust in Coach Cignetti enough to follow him where ever he goes. That says volumes…. - Coach Cignetti still wanting these specific players to come with him it IU and be a part of this rebuild also speaks volumes as to the type of players he knows and wants to go to battle for him. I also liked one of many comments he has said about his process so far. I will paraphrase… “We had to re-recruit IU guys to get on the bus with us and we also had to tell some to get off the bus!” It would be interesting to find out which IU players he told to “get off the bus!” 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. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IU Scott Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, BGleas said: Caleb Williams decides to forgo the draft and will transfers to IU? LOL! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, BGleas said: Mike Katic returning to IU. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victobmyboy Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, BGleas said: Katic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) Just saw the 247 article. Katic coming back for 6th year. Foregoing NFL draft. https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/offensive-lineman-mike-katic-withdraws-from-the-nfl-draft-will-return-to-indiana-for-a-sixth-season-indiana-football-curt-cignetti-224012413/ Edited December 28, 2023 by Reacher Linked article 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 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?! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Reacher said: Just saw the 247 article. Katic coming back for 6th year. Foregoing NFL draft. https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/offensive-lineman-mike-katic-withdraws-from-the-nfl-draft-will-return-to-indiana-for-a-sixth-season-indiana-football-curt-cignetti-224012413/ Has some center experience and could solve that spot! The guy has basically been a starter since Day 1. Reminds me physically of the guard we had from a few years ago who started for the Commanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Hoosierinbham said: 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?! All day. I realize that football is different from basketball. However, the Fairleigh Dickinson team that beat Purdue last year had four veteran players that followed Tobin Anderson from D2 St Thos Aquinas. This included their two 5th year senior starting guards. Not only were they able to hit the ground running, knowing Anderson's system, but they came from a culture of winning at the D2 level. The JMU transfers will be key to changing the culture. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted December 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 We offered Elijah Sarratt 🙏 https://247sports.com/Player/elijah-sarratt-46145870/ I'm sure everyone will love the Sun Belt talent he is.. Utah (they've been decent, I think) offered. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 32 minutes ago, btownqb said: We offered Elijah Sarratt 🙏 https://247sports.com/Player/elijah-sarratt-46145870/ I'm sure everyone will love the Sun Belt talent he is.. Utah (they've been decent, I think) offered. My only concern is we already have 10 wrs and 8 TEs. I would think some will need to depart if we want adequate depth on defense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kdug Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, iuswingman said: My only concern is we already have 10 wrs and 8 TEs. I would think some will need to depart if we want adequate depth on defense I’d be fine if that means someone else leaves. Sarratt finished #11 in the country in receiving yards, and got better as the year went on. I think he’d easily be our #2 WR behind McCulley. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler Sam Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 hours ago, btownqb said: We offered Elijah Sarratt 🙏 https://247sports.com/Player/elijah-sarratt-46145870/ I'm sure everyone will love the Sun Belt talent he is.. Utah (they've been decent, I think) offered. Purdue offered today. Not sure how much NIL money we have left for portal guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DC2345 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 25 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Post has been deleted I think Dunnam jumped the gun. It takes two to tango so to speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 41 minutes ago, DC2345 said: I think Dunnam jumped the gun. It takes two to tango so to speak Just said he isn’t returning now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 1 minute ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Just said he isn’t returning now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Just said he isn’t returning now That’s why players need to be smarter about entering the portal. Coaches don’t have to take you back when you don’t get the offers you thought you’d get 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Kind of surprised given our lack of depth at safety. Hope that means CC has something lined up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 On 12/18/2023 at 8:16 PM, Common Sense said: Any chance on Sarrat? https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/31/badgers-offer-james-madison-transfer-wideout/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, Reacher said: Kind of surprised given our lack of depth at safety. Hope that means CC has something lined up I like Dunnam but sounds like some combination of CCC needing the roster spot and the info he is privy to. He said he interviewed the prior staff about the roster. What’s fascinating is that CCC specifically mentioned safety as a spot where he is still looking. He obviously has something in mind. Edited January 2 by BobSaccamanno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 12 hours ago, Reacher said: https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/31/badgers-offer-james-madison-transfer-wideout/ He’s visiting IU after the dead period 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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