DChoosier

I’m surprised by the negative comments in regards to our offense. Aside from a terrible OL, average RB’s, invisible downfield receivers, poor QB play and unimaginative play calling…. I think our offense is pretty good. Homecoming + MSU’s first decent road opponent + Tuttle time = IU - 24 MSU 17

I love hearing about practices and how they are run. Please keep it coming. Everything seems very positive but then PTSD kicks in and I have horrible flashbacks of reading the very positive posts in regards to the greatly improved practices run by hard-nosed, defensive minded, no-turnovers, play-hard Archie :( :( :( :(

They are in the top 10 but it is interesting that we have played 3 of the top 5 teams in the country while 6-0 MSU has not played a team in the current top 25. This week will give a good indication of how good we each are.

Minor point, and to be clear I’m absolutely thrilled with what has happened since Woody was hired, but if fans show up there should be a scrimmage even if they have to use a walk-on or two. Families etc, put in a lot of time to attend and should get at least 10 minutes of seeing TJD etc in a scrimmage.

Yep…..We don’t seem to shine on high profile national games.

Just moving from a town and state that lived and died basketball, to a state that cares little about hoops, had to be a culture shock to a guy that has been big man on campus for years. Prior to COVID Stetson typically drew “crowds” of 300-500 per game. Realizing that no one on campus really gave a sh$t about basketball had to be a big adjustment (I’m not saying he is egotistical etc….as I have read he is a good kid but personally have no idea what he is like. Just saying it’s a lot more fun to be in a basketball environment).

He was not left out of the media day interviews. After Woody multiple players came up on stage at the same time for roughly 10 minute segments. Durr’s segment was with X Johnson and Duncomb and Durr was asked a number of questions. It was clear he is expecting/hoping for more than 5 minutes a game.

Yep, not to mention that Rutgers, MD, MSU and PU, which are teams we felt pretty good about beating pre-season, are all better than we expected.

I would give anything to be so wrong that it is laughable but the equation of revenge + night game + OL = PSU 38 IU 10 If we don’t turn it over, and our D plays their best, it could be different. Let’s hope.

Hopefully distance isn’t a big factor as not only is VT closer but a number of conference road games (Duke, UNC, Clemson, Wake, Georgia Tech) are also easier for the family.

IU - 31 WKU - 10

OSU all day long and it’s not even close.

I was at IU a gazillion years ago, and have too many favorite players to mention, but it’s interesting how Alan Henderson falls through the cracks. I realize it’s primarily because he was not on a team that won a natty (we would have beaten Kansas and won it all if he had not been injured) but his career stats are absolutely crazy: 7th all time IU scorer 1st all time IU in rebounds 5th all time in steals (he is the only big man in the top ten in steals) 2nd all time in blocks Quite a career.

Thanks for the article which also mentions Uwe’s problem catching. I remember when he came to IU and he would post up but couldn’t catch a bounce pass if his life depended on it. He really worked and improved going from 7ppg as a freshman to 16 as a senior and a first round draft pick.

Our offense (OL & Penix) worries me but going with my heart……. IU - 24 Cincy - 21

Thanks for the info. I vowed to not get reeled into anymore recruitments, as it is often anyone’s guess as to what a kid is going to do, but here I am again.......hook-line-and sinker. LOL Noah seems to be a perfect fit for Woodys offense and what this recruiting class needs. Fingers crossed.

I’d let Tuttle finish out the 3rd and have McCaulley take over for the 4th. Give them both some snaps and why risk Penix in a game that is seemingly under control

IU - 37 Potato Heads - 10 Win this, then beat Cinci (tall task) and the Iowa game will be but a distant memory. Lose to Idaho and the world as we know it will literally end.

Huge props to Yogi for working his way into the NBA (and possibly Europe in the future) at 6’0. Who knows what he could have done if he was 6’4”+ but he was still able to prove some naysayers wrong. Is he a “star”….no, but he is 28 and has earned a little over 8 million dollars. If he has been smart with his money he should be set for life. Congrats to him.

Im not sure that we had a “key situation” today.

Well, this has gone as badly as possible. If we can get it together the next few weeks, beat Cincinnati and start 3-1, this will just be a bad dream.

We are lucky that Iowa has an average, at best, QB.

Our punting (so far) is not good. It’s the kids first football game so hopefully this changes or we have a decent backup.

A drive and TD would be rather optimal this series.

Going with my heart…. IU - 27 Iowa - 21 Hope Barta is brought to tears……