rico Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: We are 13th in the B1G in total offense, and dead last in rushing offense. The O-line has to be better. On defense, we have thrived by getting turnovers. I hope that continues this week but can't count on it. I don't care about any of that...I surmise Michigan will change their offensive scheme. Hell, they threw the ball 51 times last week. I expect a heavy dose of them running the ball straight at us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, rico said: I don't care about any of that...I surmise Michigan will change their offensive scheme. Hell, they threw the ball 51 times last week. I expect a heavy dose of them running the ball straight at us. i would care about being so poor on offense. If we can't sustain drives, and control the time of possession, the defense is going to get pounded...as you point out. Our O-line play has been pathetic this year, and it shows in the stats. They were some better last week in pass protection, but the run game, with Scott and James, has done nothing. We can't be one dimensional, and can't rely on the defense to produce 3 turnovers every game to produce field position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Steubenhoosier said: i would care about being so poor on offense. If we can't sustain drives, and control the time of possession, the defense is going to get pounded...as you point out. Our O-line play has been pathetic this year, and it shows in the stats. They were some better last week in pass protection, but the run game, with Scott and James, has done nothing. We can't be one dimensional, and can't rely on the defense to produce 3 turnovers every game to produce field position. We will toss the ball around and get Penix more involved in the running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Just now, rico said: We will toss the ball around and get Penix more involved in the running game. Not the recipe for ball control. To win this game, we will have to shorten the game. Gonna have to win the time of possession. If we can't run it, the Michigan defense will take away what you suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Not the recipe for ball control. To win this game, we will have to shorten the game. Gonna have to win the time of possession. If we can't run it, the Michigan defense will take away what you suggest. I understand the idea of making the game shorter by running, it's just hard to envision. But some of that is many years of watching IU football trying to stand and compete with the big boys. Our O-line doesn't appear to be our strength, but maybe they'll fool me. Hope so. 😊 GO HOOSIERS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 46 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Not the recipe for ball control. To win this game, we will have to shorten the game. Gonna have to win the time of possession. If we can't run it, the Michigan defense will take away what you suggest. You can use a short passing game to emulate the run. Once again, I worry about our "D" stopping the Wolves running game(if they chose to go that route). And time of possession is a non factor if you get timely turnovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, jv1972iu said: I understand the idea of making the game shorter by running, it's just hard to envision. But some of that is many years of watching IU football trying to stand and compete with the big boys. Our O-line doesn't appear to be our strength, but maybe they'll fool me. Hope so. 😊 GO HOOSIERS!! You play to your strengths...and in this case, it is the opponent's weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, rico said: You play to your strengths...and in this case, it is the opponent's weakness. I agree...and that starts with Penix and our receivers, IMO. And our defense has to play tough. We aren't going to consistently run on Michigan, IMO, but selectively, with good play calling, we could keep some drives moving. Let's face it...we just have to play tough, smart football... and make a few big plays. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said: We are 13th in the B1G in total offense, and dead last in rushing offense. The O-line has to be better. On defense, we have thrived by getting turnovers. I hope that continues this week but can't count on We also avg 36.5 points. I'll take that on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosiertildeath Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 I've been busy this week ! Can't say why , but you might guess ? Go Hoosiers !! Cage those pesky Wolverenes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Going to be a good one Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Unconfirmed rumors of Harbaugh going back to NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Unconfirmed rumors of Harbaugh going back to NFL Meh.. people have said that about Calipari forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, btownqb said: Meh.. people have said that about Calipari forever Yes, though this one is probably more likely. I don’t think he goes back to the NFL, but it is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Yes, though this one is probably more likely. I don’t think he goes back to the NFL, but it is possible Um fans.. just like IUBB fans need to take a chill pill. Neither program is elite. UM is consistently a top 15-20 team though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, btownqb said: Um fans.. just like IUBB fans need to take a chill pill. Neither program is elite. UM is consistently a top 15-20 team though. Let’s see if he remains at UM after this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Unconfirmed rumors of Harbaugh going back to NFL Well after this year he probably will be looking for a new job anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 51 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Let’s see if he remains at UM after this season I'm not arguing that he should be, necessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 I saw we are wearing military jerseys Saturday, any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: I saw we are wearing military jerseys Saturday, any thoughts? I like the idea of mixing the jerseys up. I have to see the jerseys actually on to have an opinion. Our red might look a little awkward with the camo though.. maybe needed to go with a white, grey, or black helmet instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, btownqb said: I like the idea of mixing the jerseys up. I have to see the jerseys actually on to have an opinion. Our red might look a little awkward with the camo though.. maybe needed to go with a white, grey, or black helmet instead. Yea, I thought the red was a little bit off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jblaz13 Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 I don't really have anything useful to say other than random thoughts and sensing an opportunity for Indiana to really start to make this relatively newfound B1G success start to stick. O-line, playcalling concerns and all. I still see too much talent in all 3 phases for this team to not absolutely level someone sooner or later so my gut feels it is due to be better put together for a full game than the first 2 which I am not complaining about at all .Make no mistake. Lines do crazy things and gel at crazy times when the ability is there.Just need to focus extra hard to make a better showing against a team known for refocusing fast after a tough loss under Hardbaugh. Win or lose I plan to be going in person to stop to see the guns and mast of the Indiana .Would be icing to see what would be the sweetest victory flag to have ever flown on that flag pole since it went up ......For the second time this season. Neither would ever get old to me but goes almost without saying that losing to these SOBs is just as worn out as it gets for IU fans. Go Hoosiers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 I have to work tomorrow so whatever the outcome I get to listen to Fisch on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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