Reacher Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 I saw this article and thought it would be a good starting point for discussion. We have a feel for the roster and know the schedule... What do expect? https://www.offtackleempire.com/2024/5/2/24144011/b1g-2024-predictions-for-the-indiana-hoosiers Don't know why they even asked Boilerup for a prediction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiminNC Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 (edited) 8-9 wins depending on how the offense gels. I do think we are on the smaller end defensively so maybe more of a bend but don't break. We will need to score points. The only definite loss I see on the schedule is @OSU. Edited May 2 by TiminNC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 7 Author Report Share Posted May 7 Rourke #11? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 7 Author Report Share Posted May 7 Nice to make this list- https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-football-big-ten-conference-ranking-wide-receivers-ohio-state-buckeyes-tez-johnson-Emeka-Egbuka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 Purdue last, lol https://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/hoosier-huddle-staffs-2024-big-ten-power-rankings-v20-post-spring/2024/5/9-ba37c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomas Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 I think we have a chance to be the surprise team of the conference. I know our talent is better than last year and the coaching staff is light years better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-football-win-total-projections-updated-2024-marks-in-sec-big-ten-231759498/ Do you agree with 5.5 wins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 On 5/19/2024 at 9:55 AM, Reacher said: https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-football-win-total-projections-updated-2024-marks-in-sec-big-ten-231759498/ Do you agree with 5.5 wins? Probably fair but I'm definitely taking the over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierinbham Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 12 hours ago, bronkonagurski said: Probably fair but I'm definitely taking the over. I'm with you. As an IU football fan, optimism is basically all we've had for years. Coach Cig has a proven track record of reversing the fortunes of historically struggling programs. He now has another opportunity on a larger stage to show he can do it again. He has the coaches, players, and blueprint. Excited to see the results on the field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 (edited) On 5/10/2024 at 4:44 PM, Reacher said: Purdue last, lol https://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/hoosier-huddle-staffs-2024-big-ten-power-rankings-v20-post-spring/2024/5/9-ba37c lol at saying we got “decimated by the portal.” Calling Walters a poor hire is also hilarious. According to our 24/7, our portal haul was 29th overall. Some pretty lazy “journalism” IMO. Edited May 22 by Stlboiler23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 Got to laugh at this one... https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/05/22/college-football-ncaa-re-rank-1-134-georgia-ohio-state/73784695007/ James Madison #34 and IU #100 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 3 hours ago, Reacher said: Got to laugh at this one... https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/05/22/college-football-ncaa-re-rank-1-134-georgia-ohio-state/73784695007/ James Madison #34 and IU #100 ??? Looks more or less like rankings at the end of last season to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 29 Author Report Share Posted May 29 https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/what-anonymous-big-ten-coaches-said-about-iu-football-ahead-of-2024-season/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 36 minutes ago, Reacher said: https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/what-anonymous-big-ten-coaches-said-about-iu-football-ahead-of-2024-season/ Very interesting. The other coaches in the league knew Allen was dead in the water, not that it wasn't obvious to everyone, but interesting still. “They were really high on Connor Bazelak last season, and now’s he at Bowling Green. That tells you a lot about the state of the program.” The bullhorn comment was what everyone on the planet was thinking a couple of years in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue3542 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 I’m always the eternal optimist, but I think we will be really solid this coming year, and I think several of our opponents are in a place where we have a better chance than normal of winning. I think somewhere between 6-9 wins is likely. My official prediction is 8-4. Losses to Maryland, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio State. The rest of the games are very winnable. Here’s to hoping I’m right. Win a bowl game, and we’ve finally got 9windiana. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 Sounds like the Student Section got moved to the end North EndZone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 We will not lose a preseason game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Was in a Meijer store this weekend, saw a Lindy's preseason magazine on the shelf, opened it to see where they had Indiana ranked in the Big Ten, and was surprised to see them dead last (18th) in conference. I didnt bother reading the full write-up at that point. I realize it's just a preseason magazine, but just seeing it took away a lot of my optimism about the oaching change. I wasnt expecting miracles, but I was looking forward to a team that would be enjoyable to watch. I cant see myself enjoying the worst team in the conference. So, is the Lindy's prediction a bunch if BS? Or, are IU fans significantly overestimating what the new coaching staff can accomplish in Year 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Was in a Meijer store this weekend, saw a Lindy's preseason magazine on the shelf, opened it to see where they had Indiana ranked in the Big Ten, and was surprised to see them dead last (18th) in conference. I didnt bother reading the full write-up at that point. I realize it's just a preseason magazine, but just seeing it took away a lot of my optimism about the oaching change. I wasnt expecting miracles, but I was looking forward to a team that would be enjoyable to watch. I cant see myself enjoying the worst team in the conference. So, is the Lindy's prediction a bunch if BS? Or, are IU fans significantly overestimating what the new coaching staff can accomplish in Year 1? I think it could be a case where the author(s) believe it's easier (and ultimately better for their/Lindy's credibility) to rank IU low and take the "risk" of them over-performing, than proclaim the Hoosiers to be better and look silly if they don't reach those expectations. Coach Cignetti isn't unproven, but this configuration of the team is, so the burden is on them to flip the script and change external perceptions. With IU's less than favorable history, the burden will likely/always fall on the "prove it" side of the fence. As for the enjoyment factor -- I'm not gonna tell you how to calibrate your metrics here -- there is/will be a lot of opportunity to play faster and more dynamic on the offensive side than what we saw during the CTA era. If nothing else, my enthusiasm and potential enjoyment is going to be exponentially higher simply because I know Coach Bell won't be here to call boneheaded and predictable plays! And if we end up sucking on the field, just remember that IU has never lost a tailgate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 7 hours ago, MoyeCowbell said: I think it could be a case where the author(s) believe it's easier (and ultimately better for their/Lindy's credibility) to rank IU low and take the "risk" of them over-performing, than proclaim the Hoosiers to be better and look silly if they don't reach those expectations. Coach Cignetti isn't unproven, but this configuration of the team is, so the burden is on them to flip the script and change external perceptions. With IU's less than favorable history, the burden will likely/always fall on the "prove it" side of the fence. As for the enjoyment factor -- I'm not gonna tell you how to calibrate your metrics here -- there is/will be a lot of opportunity to play faster and more dynamic on the offensive side than what we saw during the CTA era. If nothing else, my enthusiasm and potential enjoyment is going to be exponentially higher simply because I know Coach Bell won't be here to call boneheaded and predictable plays! And if we end up sucking on the field, just remember that IU has never lost a tailgate. For decades, IU has had everything in place for an amazing tailgate experience except a competitive football team. Sadly, when I lived in IA, the Hawks game day experience was in another galaxy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted June 12 Author Report Share Posted June 12 https://athlonsports.com/college-football/indiana-hoosiers-football-named-underrated-2024-college-football-season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted June 12 Author Report Share Posted June 12 Schedule ranked 12th https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/ranking-big-ten-football-schedules-2024-hardest-michigan-easiest-rutgers/9e90cef72dca9b68ae41c0e0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted June 12 Author Report Share Posted June 12 8th ranked talent https://247sports.com/longformarticle/big-ten-football-2024-power-rankings-identifying-leagues-most-talented-skill-positions-232757788/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier82 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 4 hours ago, Reacher said: Schedule ranked 12th https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/ranking-big-ten-football-schedules-2024-hardest-michigan-easiest-rutgers/9e90cef72dca9b68ae41c0e0 Rutgers schedule is downright fraudulent. No way they only get the two worst top 25 teams in the conference, on accident. I don’t even know how you can rank Washington with a straight face after what they’ve lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 I like how the roster has come together. The staff did a really good job building each position group. I like our chances for a bowl game if Rourke stays healthy. I am not sure you can win at this level with any other QB on the roster. The other guys have talent but there are so many things that go into winning play at the position. If Rourke goes down, the staff will have their work cut out for them getting the rest of the roster to really help carry the backup and create success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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