btownqb Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Interesting Well... Vincent Gray struggled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Michigan doesn't do a ton of down the field stuff, or at least from what they've shown in two weeks. They do an excellent job of getting their athletes in space for YAC, which I love. Lots of drags behind the line of scrimmage/quick outs, etc. Recognizing those plays and open field tackling will be huge Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Really hoping for Marshall and Ellis to be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, btownqb said: Really hoping for Marshall and Ellis to be back. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Big Ten play 1:31 Arkansas and Indiana changing the culture of their football programs An all-access wired look at how Arkansas and Indiana are changing the culture around their football programs with new coaches at the helm. We learned quite a bit in two weeks of Big Ten play. Michigan's struggles against Michigan State and Minnesota's second loss of the season tells us a lot about both of those programs. Northwestern and Indiana are both off to 2-0 starts, revealing they are both improved from last season. If there is any constant in the conference right now, it's Ohio State. The Buckeyes beat Penn State on the road, and quarterback Justin Fields looks even better than he did a year ago. Here are your latest Big Ten power rankings: 1. Ohio State 2. Wisconsin 3. Indiana 4. Penn State 5. Northwestern 6. Michigan State 7. Purdue 8. Michigan 9. Iowa 10. Nebraska 11. Maryland 12. Rutgers 13. Minnesota 14. Illinois From ESPN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: Big Ten play 1:31 Arkansas and Indiana changing the culture of their football programs An all-access wired look at how Arkansas and Indiana are changing the culture around their football programs with new coaches at the helm. We learned quite a bit in two weeks of Big Ten play. Michigan's struggles against Michigan State and Minnesota's second loss of the season tells us a lot about both of those programs. Northwestern and Indiana are both off to 2-0 starts, revealing they are both improved from last season. If there is any constant in the conference right now, it's Ohio State. The Buckeyes beat Penn State on the road, and quarterback Justin Fields looks even better than he did a year ago. Here are your latest Big Ten power rankings: 1. Ohio State 2. Wisconsin 3. Indiana 4. Penn State 5. Northwestern 6. Michigan State 7. Purdue 8. Michigan 9. Iowa 10. Nebraska 11. Maryland 12. Rutgers 13. Minnesota 14. Illinois Illinois last, lol. Poor Lovie. Order seems about right to me at this stage. Rutgers might end up a little higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 17 hours ago, btownqb said: Well... Vincent Gray struggled. Struggled is an understatement. He was horrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I haven't seen much of Michigan play this year, buy if their secondary is as bad as everyone is saying, I hope we don't mess around with the run too much if it isn't working. We obviously need to run some, but I hope we test their DBs early and often to try to put them on their heels. Also, this is a game where we can't worry about Penix getting hurt. He has to keep it a few times and get yards with his feet to open other things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: I haven't seen much of Michigan play this year, buy if their secondary is as bad as everyone is saying, I hope we don't mess around with the run too much if it isn't working. We obviously need to run some, but I hope we test their DBs early and often to try to put them on their heels. Also, this is a game where we can't worry about Penix getting hurt. He has to keep it a few times and get yards with his feet to open other things up. Sparty threw the ball 32 times...ran 38 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, rico said: Sparty threw the ball 32 times...ran 38 times. And they averaged 10.1 yards per pass and 3.3 yards per rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: And they averaged 10.1 yards per pass and 3.3 yards per rush. Oh yeah, they weren't doing much with the ground game but they kept the Wolverines honest. Add to it, Sparty didn't have a Penix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 This is my take....Michigan was puffed up and over confident after smashing Minnesota in week 1. They overlooked Michigan St., a team that played above their talent level. The Spartans played their in state rival with a chip on their shoulder, minus 100k fans in the big house. Michigan got out coached and exposed. Guys... be prepared, Michigan is gonna come to Indiana Saturday with a chip on THEIR shoulder ready to hush all the negativity IMHO. CTA and Company need to be smart, stay within themselves and prepare for a dog fight! IU needs to come out hard, establish strength, toughness and quickness from the opening whistle. We need to put Michigan on their heels early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said: This is my take....Michigan was puffed up and over confident after smashing Minnesota in week 1. They overlooked Michigan St., a team that played above their talent level. The Spartans played their in state rival with a chip on their shoulder, minus 100k fans in the big house. Michigan got out coached and exposed. Guys... be prepared, Michigan is gonna come to Indiana Saturday with a chip on THEIR shoulder ready to hush all the negativity IMHO. CTA and Company need to be smart, stay within themselves and prepare for a dog fight! IU needs to come out hard, establish strength, toughness and quickness from the opening whistle. We need to put Michigan on their heels early. Yep, and take a very close look at what Sparty did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Artesian_86 said: This is my take....Michigan was puffed up and over confident after smashing Minnesota in week 1. They overlooked Michigan St., a team that played above their talent level. The Spartans played their in state rival with a chip on their shoulder, minus 100k fans in the big house. Michigan got out coached and exposed. Guys... be prepared, Michigan is gonna come to Indiana Saturday with a chip on THEIR shoulder ready to hush all the negativity IMHO. CTA and Company need to be smart, stay within themselves and prepare for a dog fight! IU needs to come out hard, establish strength, toughness and quickness from the opening whistle. We need to put Michigan on their heels early. Need our best performance. Tough defense and confident offense. Penix passing to all his targets and some success from Stevie and Sampson. Let's go O-line!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Staring to wander if we will be playing Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMonkey Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I won't be upset if we don't have to play Wisconsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, SpiderMonkey said: I won't be upset if we don't have to play Wisconsin. True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGIUAndy Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 IU 45 UM 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I really feel like we will have to be able to establish the run and then air it out on a questionable secondary. Have to be disciplined on Def and keep the QB in the pocket. I like our chances but think it will be decided by a late game TO or a big place. IU 27-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hm, the streak ends. 30-24 IU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMonkey Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Since everyone is making picks. 34-20 good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: I really feel like we will have to be able to establish the run and then air it out on a questionable secondary. Have to be disciplined on Def and keep the QB in the pocket. I like our chances but think it will be decided by a late game TO or a big place. IU 27-24 Offense must be much better with 3rd down conversions. Only 6 for 24 in first two games. Puts way too much pressure on the D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I've stayed out of the prediction thread 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: I really feel like we will have to be able to establish the run and then air it out on a questionable secondary. Have to be disciplined on Def and keep the QB in the pocket. I like our chances but think it will be decided by a late game TO or a big place. IU 27-24 I wouldn't worry about our "O". The "D" is what I am concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 14 hours ago, rico said: I wouldn't worry about our "O". The "D" is what I am concerned about. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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