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Every single person I was wTching the game with yelled JUMP ON IT.... I know e couldn't have known it was backwards, but he should have atleast known to jump on it. If you are dumb enough to run that play, you should at least tell your players, "hey this could be a backwards pass. Jump on it regardless of if you think it went backwards if you don't catch it." The defense was bad again, but they were good enough to win today. This loss falls 100% on Wilson's shoulders for ever letting it get to that point. You kick the FG to go up by 5. Then when Minny scores the TD they will have to go for two. Regardless of that play, Indiana could have ended in the same position down by 3 if they convert the 2pt play. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

This post game press conference is going to be EPIC

I came here with a lot to say... But I don't think any of those words would get by our filters.... I'll settle for "Dag Nabbit."

Stomach in my throat. Going for two KILLS us Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

If we even attempt to pass this 2pt conversion.... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Huge "stop" there lol. Indiana's O-line has opened some HUGE holes for our RBs Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Oh boy... Get a big stop now.... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Defense hasn't played great, but the offense has been worse Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

The In_iana _efence is _epressing to watch again to_ay. #iufb Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Or they are just playing like Mallory wants them too:.. Which is HORRIBLE Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Still can't believe he threw that when he could have ran for the first down and maybe touchdown. I know he was wide open, but it was close to being a drop it appeared Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

May go down to the wire... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

That's more like it!!!! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Wahoo!!! The defense showed up! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

To be fair, you could say this for ANY student whether perceived good or bad. You have to qualify for IU to play... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Welcome back Eddie! It's been fun seeing all the old contributors stopping by lately. Big things are coming; if you want to write again just let me know! No writing sample needed this time around

I'm a sucker for these kinds of pranks, but check out this coffee shop prank they did in NYC. I would have flipped my lid...

To bowl, or not to bowl... THAT is the question. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

J Lyle will be a Hoosier as long as he qualifies. Let's hope that happens. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Wow... That's pretty incredible that you'd schedule all that without knowing... Doesn't make sense to me... Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

I did that last year.... Kill me Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

Recap? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

With Blackmon making his selection this evening, the rumor mill will be full circle. Figured this would be a good place to document & Debunk any and all rumors that come up. Post what you are hearing or reading. Obviously don't shoot the messengers, these are just things being heard about Blackmon. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

So Indiana has missed on some recruits. Was it Indiana's fault? Tom Crean's? Dirty Recruiting? or a LOADED roster? I'm leaning on the latter playing a significant role in the decision of 2014 recruits. Before we examine our lineup now, let's consider what happened in 2009. Indiana landed a top 10 class with Creek, Hulls, Watford, Elston, Hulls. This is a group that played from Day 1. Therefore going into the following season, it was safe to say playing time would more difficult to come by. The 2010 recruiting class was a down class (many thought) of Victor Oladipo and Will Sheehey. This "down" class has turned out pretty darn good hasn't it? Did future playing time affect this class and some of the higher ranked prospects? The 2011 recruiting class wasn't much different than 2010 with the key exception being Cody Zeller. Indiana *missed on a lot of good recruits both of these years. With another year under their belt, did the 2009 class affect other top commit's decisions on becoming a Hoosier? Then the 2012 class of Ferrell, Hollowell, Perea & Jurkin comes in. This class, as freshman came into a senior dominated team. Now that those seniors are gone, it is this groups turn to take over. Indiana followed the Top 5 2012 class up with another top 5 class in 2013. -Noah Vonleh -Troy Williams -Stan Robinson -Devin Davis -Collin Hartman -Luke Fischer - This class is LOADED. They might not have gotten as much hype as "The Movement" but they are a better class than the 2012 group in my opinion. This class is dynamic and has Indiana sitting very nicely for the future. Now let's look at our Roster when the 2014 kids get here... (Assuming no attrition) Seniors: Austin Etherington Juniors: Yogi Ferrell, Jeremy Hollowell, Hanner Perea, Peter Jurkin Sophomores: Noah Vonleh, Troy Williams, Stan Robinson, Devin Davis, Collin Hartman, Luke Fischer. That roster is loaded with talent and experience. A 2014 commit will have to deal with two SOLID classes for their first two years in Bloomington. The third season in Bloomington will contend with this 2013 class as seniors... It's a bleak picture for any player to look at. Think about this, in 2014... Yogi - Entering his 3rd year as a starter Jeremy - Entering his 3rd year as a key contributor Noah - Possibly entering his second and final season in Bloomington Troy - Possibly entering his second and final season in Bloomington Stan - Will be entering his second season as a contributor Devin / Collin / Luke - Harder to project, but they will have another year of experience. In 2015 not much changes. Players get more experience, and get better. It becomes even harder to gain minutes. This post turned out to be a fair bit of rambling, but I hope the point comes across that without ANY 2014 recruits, Indiana is set up for a VERY promising couple of years. When you land a large class, especially two back to back, you will miss on some bigger name talents. Guys want to play, and that is important to them when they view themselves as 1 or 2 and done guys. It will be harder to crack Indiana's lineup moving forward as these players gain more experience. I would imagine a lot of you are thinking of Kentucky right now. Their model doesn't apply to this logic as they basically turn the whole program over every season. Therefore they don't run into the issues that Indiana is facing today. These "issues" that fans are pointing out, are GREAT "issues" to have in my opinion. We are stocked, and ready to contend in 2015.

Hoosiers across the country are upset with the 2014 recruiting class. What was once was hyped as the start of the best class in the country, things have slowly declined from there. Why did this happen?So Indiana has missed on some recruits. Was it Indiana's fault? Tom Crean's? Dirty Recruiting? or a LOADED roster? I'm leaning on the latter playing a significant role in the decision of 2014 recruits. Before we examine our lineup now, let's consider what happened in 2009. Indiana landed a top 10 class with Creek, Hulls, Watford, Elston, Hulls. This is a group that played from Day 1. Therefore going into the following season, it was safe to say playing time would more difficult to come by. The 2010 recruiting class was a down class (many thought) of Victor Oladipo and Will Sheehey. This "down" class has turned out pretty darn good hasn't it? Did future playing time affect this class and some of the higher ranked prospects? The 2011 recruiting class wasn't much different than 2010 with the key exception being Cody Zeller. Indiana *missed on a lot of good recruits both of these years. With another year under their belt, did the 2009 class affect other top commit's decisions on becoming a Hoosier? Then the 2012 class of Ferrell, Hollowell, Perea & Jurkin comes in. This class, as freshman came into a senior dominated team. Now that those seniors are gone, it is this groups turn to take over. Indiana followed the Top 5 2012 class up with another top 5 class in 2013. -Noah Vonleh -Troy Williams -Stan Robinson -Devin Davis -Collin Hartman -Luke Fischer - This class is LOADED. They might not have gotten as much hype as "The Movement" but they are a better class than the 2012 group in my opinion. This class is dynamic and has Indiana sitting very nicely for the future. Now let's look at our Roster when the 2014 kids get here... (Assuming no attrition) Seniors: Austin Etherington Juniors: Yogi Ferrell, Jeremy Hollowell, Hanner Perea, Peter Jurkin Sophomores: Noah Vonleh, Troy Williams, Stan Robinson, Devin Davis, Collin Hartman, Luke Fischer. That roster is loaded with talent and experience. A 2014 commit will have to deal with two SOLID classes for their first two years in Bloomington. The third season in Bloomington will contend with this 2013 class as seniors... It's a bleak picture for any player to look at. Think about this, in 2014... Yogi - Entering his 3rd year as a starter Jeremy - Entering his 3rd year as a key contributor Noah - Possibly entering his second and final season in Bloomington Troy - Possibly entering his second and final season in Bloomington Stan - Will be entering his second season as a contributor Devin / Collin / Luke - Harder to project, but they will have another year of experience. In 2015 not much changes. Players get more experience, and get better. It becomes even harder to gain minutes. This post turned out to be a fair bit of rambling, but I hope the point comes across that without ANY 2014 recruits, Indiana is set up for a VERY promising couple of years. When you land a large class, especially two back to back, you will miss on some bigger name talents. Guys want to play, and that is important to them when they view themselves as 1 or 2 and done guys. It will be harder to crack Indiana's lineup moving forward as these players gain more experience. I would imagine a lot of you are thinking of Kentucky right now. Their model doesn't apply to this logic as they basically turn the whole program over every season. Therefore they don't run into the issues that Indiana is facing today. These "issues" that fans are pointing out, are GREAT "issues" to have in my opinion. We are stocked, and ready to contend in 2015. Click here to view the article