DChoosier

For all of our (me included) worry/angst/SEC favoritism/complaining/perceived lack of respect/SEC media/etc etc etc the committee has actually treated IU quite well last year and so far this year.

Yep, It will change after the conference championships as 1 and 2 will be the BT and SEC champs. IU should be 1 if they beat OSU and probably 3 or 4 if we lose but in a close game. If we get smoked by OSU we might lose our bye but will still at least host a game as a 5,6 seed. Raise your hand if you thought we would have these discussions two years ago. Crazy times!!!

I’d take that bracket every day as I would love to see us play the Ole Miss/Texas winner. A game against the SEC would be great.

Yes, intact means having Evans back and also having a healthy (ie not hobbling) Benson.

For me it depends on the health of our OL. If the OL is not intact Fernando will be under pressure all day while our running game will be neutralized.

I didn’t mean to infer the winning team would also get the Heisman but rather that the BT. Championship game is a contest played in front of a ton of eyeballs showcasing how each of the two QB played against the competition provided by the #1 and #2 teams. A great performance in such a high profile game could/will influence at least a few voters. Fernando could help his case by playing great in a close loss and the same goes for Sayin (and both will have to overcome the SEC auto-votes for Simpson).

In that case the OSU-IU game could very well be for both the conference championship and the Heisman.

Is the voting before or after the conference championships?

IU - 102 Wiscy lite - 63

IU - 45 Wiscy - 3

We are definitely not elite enough to absorb many LOS injuries. Evan’s being out and a hobbled Benson are very impactful injuries.(we seemed to have admirably covered for Wyatt but he is still missed). We will see how the OL stands up vs OSU as the Iowa and PSU games reinforced that the OSU D coordinator should focus on pressure, pressure, pressure the QB.

Anyone with a more discerning OL eye than mine care to comment how Ajani did vs how the OSU dude, that got pulled, was doing? On a side note I know we needed OL bodies but it’s kind of interesting that the OSU guy was an unusual addition for Cig in that he didn’t fit the “production is what matters” mold/playbook.

I read a few of their comments. A couple posters couldn’t believe Cig mentioned being short handed as they thought we were only missing one player (Sarratt). Can’t blame them as the announcers almost always just mentioned missing Sarratt but I think missing Evans, and Benson for some of the game, impacted us equally if not more. We really need for the OL to get healthy.

I was also at the Rose Bowl game last year. It was great as was downtown Pasadena, filled with celebrating IU fans, that night. Great time! That being said, being a hour away from campus, when there is traffic, is not ideal (to say the least).

Question.. With Sarratt out I thought Williams would have 2 monster games but he was pretty quiet. Becker looked unreal. When Sarratt returns would you give Becker some of Williams 3rd receiver snaps?

Program is headed in the right direction. I closely watched the assistant coaches near the end of the game and all of them appeared to be wide awake!! Quite refreshing vs the last few years.

Tons to like. Spacing, shooting, shot selection, turnover ratio etc etc. One of the very few things I didn’t like was a a few possessions in a row in which the ball really seemed to “stick” with Conerway. Yep, not earth shattering but keep that ball moving.

We are not losing to a “name” non-conference opponent by 20! We are not losing to a “name” non-conference opponent by 20!! We are not losing to a “name” non-conference opponent by 20!!! We are not losing to a “name” non-conference opponent by 20!!!!

I’m going to share the following in-depth, insightful basketball knowledge: We are lucky to have Tucker D on our team. Your welcome.

TJD not getting as much run this year as Golden State brought in a more versatile (ie perimeter threat) big man. Wish him the best but, unfortunately, the continued lack of an outside shot will cost him well over $100,000,000.

I could not get on this site yesterday but downloaded a link, gave my social security number to a helpful gentleman located in Uzbekistan and here I am. Lets get a W today!!

IU- 81 Marquette -76

Twice. Here we go.

LOVED Cigs response: Idiot sideline reporter: Indiana has never won here His response: This team has never played here. Perfect!!

Earlier in the day Cig said Fisher was a go but Waffle House would be a game time decision which told me he really wasn’t ready. If it’s hammy related why risk it?