btownqb Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 I watched some of the second half. Hopefully we won't have 7 TOs like MSU did. ESPN has us as a 76% chance to win. Who watched much of this game? @Leathernecks ? QB scrambling worries me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 I wonder what the line is going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 43 minutes ago, rico said: I wonder what the line is going to be. I'll say... us -10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Rutgers has a real coach again and may become a legit program. We are a considerably better program than Michigan State is at this point. Their new coach is a dud and I expect some dark days there a la Hazel at Purdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Rutgers has a real coach again and may become a legit program. We are a considerably better program than Michigan State is at this point. Their new coach is a dud and I expect some dark days there a la Hazel at Purdue. Just what we need. Rutgers becoming legit AGAIN. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, btownqb said: I'll say... us -10 I''' say us.....-6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_A Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just now, rico said: Just what we need. Rutgers becoming legit AGAIN. Ugh. Shiano is legit. Interesting read here: https://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/2020/10/greg-schiano-just-changed-the-trajectory-for-this-rutgers-program-now-what-politi.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, rico said: Just what we need. Rutgers becoming legit AGAIN. Ugh. They were good under Schiano before as you know. I’d expect them to turn into a physically tough team. But as a program, hopefully we can out recruit them and just have more talent so we beat them consistently. But they won’t be a weakling pushover much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 I don't think Vedra is anywhere near the runner that Clifford is. If we can get pressure on him, he'll make some bad throws too. As long as we are smart on offense and special teams, we should be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 35 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Rutgers has a real coach again and may become a legit program. We are a considerably better program than Michigan State is at this point. Their new coach is a dud and I expect some dark days there a la Hazel at Purdue. I think MSU and Maryland will be the doormats of the east for the next 3-4 years. Rutgers will be interesting to watch. They might move into that pack behind the top 3 pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Their run defense seemed to play well yesterday. Gave up some passing yards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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milehiiu Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: I had forgotten about cronichoosier. Thanks for the reminder. I can't recall a time in the recent past when IU was a 13 point favorite against a B1G opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Not really surprised by that line. Rutgers is going to be a lot better this year, but they don't have the players yet. If we can keep it to 0 or 1 turnovers, we should be alright. MSU didn't protect the ball at all. I could see the over happening, but only if we cover. I don't think they have the offense to score much if our defense plays like we did yesterday. For it to be close, I think it will have to be a low scoring game. Rutgers had 5 three and outs yesterday. Get a lead, force Vedral to make plays, and take advantage of him trying to force the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, milehiiu said: I had forgotten about cronichoosier. Thanks for the reminder. I can't recall a time in the recent past when IU was a 13 point favorite against a B1G opponent. We were favored by 27.5 last year against Rutgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm no Nostradamus, but as long as there is no letdown from this weeks big win and the team is focused, I believe IU wins comfortably. Go Hoosiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I will say, no matter what happens Saturday, I look forward to Rutgers moving ahead of MSU and Maryland and being competitive again. I don't have any issue with them. MSU has had clear issues, and after how Maryland handled the death of their offensive lineman a few years ago, they're getting what they deserve. Add to that the issues Locksley has had in his past, and they're in that bottom tier of respect for me. Looking forward to seeing Schiano get it going again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 We can't be the old IU football program and come out and lose a game like this after such a huge win. Also did not watch any of the rutgers game but did they look very well on offense or did they get all of their points from the 7 turnovers from MSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Don’t care about any line. Main thing for me is that when the game is over, it’s IU +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Don’t care about any line. Main thing for me is that when the game is over, it’s IU +1. I don't know if I can take another "+1"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I expect the defense to show up. I really dont think Penix and the offense will play that poorly again. But the O-Line is a liability and needs to get it together. Stevie Scott is a beast so open some holes and protect you quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDIUFAN Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I hope the offense plays better! Main thing is we won! We can’t give up almost 500 yards an us only 200 yards an expect to win many games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell21 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Rutgers fan here, watched some of your game against Penn State and congrats on the huge win. I hate Penn state with a passion so any loss for them excites Rutgers fans. A little bit about our game vs Michigan State. Obviously the turnovers played a huge role in the game, but Schiano preaches and practices forcing turnovers and if you look at him in the first go around with Rutgers, you will notice that his D is aggressive and forces a lot of turnovers, so its not an accident. Our Dline was a weakness under Ash, is now a strength as Schiano has added transfers and already coached up the guys we had in place. We also have a redshirt frosh who is a freak outside linebacker edge rusher who wreaked havoc with a couple of strip sacks and fumbles off of edge rushing. Our linebacks are experienced and our secondary is solid, but not deep. We also have an Ohio State transfer who started some for them at the Safety position that is kind of the qb of the secondary. Our d was expected to be good and solid and with Greg, now it's confident and aggressive. Our run D was great vs. MSU as they rushed for 50 yards I think, our pass d gave up some plays but didn't let up any big plays which I think is the goal with Greg. Our offense has been pathetic for years and now it at least looks functional. We are still lacking big time playmakers at the wide out position but we do have speed with a transfer from Wisconsin and Melton who returns for us. Our running backs Pacheco (very good player and an NFL players) and Young are good but will only be as successful as the line is . Our line is not great and lacks depth but they did perform well on Saturday, specifically pass blocking. However they are definetly the weakest unit on our team and what will hold down the offense most likely moving forward. The qb is more of a game manager, but can run and gets the ball out quickly and makes good decisions. He does have a weak arm which may hold down any vertical passing game we want to have. Gleeson the new OC comes from Ok State where their RB led the country in rushing last year. He is young and creative, but is limited with the lack of a line, but is night and day better than what we've had. Looking forward to a good game on Saturday and while I think you'll win, I think it will most likely be a close game if our offense can move the ball a little and if we can limit your qb's rushing yards. Hears to a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Watched the MSU/Rutgers highlights.. hard to tell much outside of MSUs TOs. I think 3 turnovers Rutgers ended up inside MSUs 30 yard line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadOne Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I think the cocked nose over the center is gonna be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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