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https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/thats-not-normal-florida-states-rev-share-contracts-are-raising-eyebrows-agents-and-industry-experts-say/

I saw this and was going to share it myself. Thanks for sharing. My first thought was, "Well, yeah, Coach Cig knows what he's doing." But I then started to think about it a little more. CTA was somewhat handcuffed compared to Coach Cig. I'm not defending CTA per se but I am wondering if Coach Cig would have been able to land recruits without the commitment from the top and NIL. CTA didn't have either. Regardless, this kind of data just provides another example of how Dolson and Pam Whitten can truly make a difference when focusing on the football program. Hiring a proven coach that is respected by his peers and providing the funds to keep stability and a foundation is really all that was needed for IUFB all along. And I'm here for all of it! My dreams are finally coming into realization.

2 months from now on 8/30/2025 our beloved Hoosiers will kickoff the 2025 season against Old Dominion. The Monarchs are coached by Ricky Rahne, Virginia-based, compete in the Sun Belt, and is a rival to James Madison. Coach Cig faced Coach Rahne twice in 2022 and 2023. A lot of the JMU transfers are familiar with ODU and QB transfer Grant Wilson is extremely familiar being that he came over from ODU. Wilson ended being the back up to Colton Joseph. Joseph is a runner and ODU in general are a running team. ODU is a team that has a good core coming back, especially at the LB position. Since there is familiarity between the coaching staffs, this game might be closer than the current spread (IUFB -23.5).

Top 100 S out of Douglasville, GA 247 Rivals On3

UCLA is quietly building a solid recruiting class. They also brought in Nico Iamaleava. We lost Jamier Johnson to them as well. I won't be surprised to see them make some noise this season especially with Coach Sunseri calling the plays. They have a favorable schedule. PSU and OSU are probably their toughest games they have this year. They come to Bloomington Oct. 25 and I see that as a potential huge game for both schools.

Updated rankings Overall/Conference/Transfer 32/12/NA - 247 31/12/NA - Rivals 30/11/NA - On3 Class Map We lost Jay Timmons to FSU. Let's hope he has a change of heart and ends ups with Coach Cig when it's all said and done.

"We're going to change the culture, the mindset, the expectation level, and improve the brand of Indiana Hoosier football. There will be no self-imposed limitations on what we can accomplish." -Coach Cig

Something to note: While the rankings are nice to see and it provides a way to gauge things, the AVG should be the focus. For example, 247 currently has IUFB tied with California ranked 30th based on Avg ranking. And if you look at Rivals, IUFB is ranked 17th in the conference. The Rivals avg ranking is due to two commits currently not rated. That should change once they get a full rating. Which brings me into a nice segue, in the grand scheme of things, these rankings really don't mean poop. While they do hold some weight for some of the highly sought recruits folks like D'Angelo Ponds and Mikail Kamara completely blow their initial rankings out of the water. And that goes the opposite direction as well. How many 4 and 5 stars didn't pan out? More than I can count. So I guess what I'm saying here is take these rankings with a grain of salt.

CB out of Sarasota, FL 247 Rivals On3 IUFB made the cut for his top 5. He's due to visit June 13th.

Updated rankings Overall/Conference/Transfer 26/10/NA - 247 24/10/NA - Rivals 29/10/NA - On3 Class Map

His OV is this Friday. Regarding his position, we currently have 7 on the roster and 4 commits (The Edge position is also included in this number). Depending on what technique is planned for each player will depend on how many a coach will want on his team (USC currently has 21 total on the roster or committed in this position, PSU has 13, Michigan has 14, etc. etc.). For example, coaches have to answer questions like do I have enough 3 technique guys on the roster? Or can this recruit play Edge as well? In today's defense where heavy rotation happens in this position most schools have 10 to 13 on the roster. Also, this position has heavy turnover in the transfer portal. If I had to guess, Coach Haines and Coach Kuntz probably want at least 12 to 13 on the roster to work with.

This weekend will have some major players in the recruiting trail visiting. QB - Julian Lewis - USC Commit CB - Chris McCorkle - IUFB Commit S - Byron Baldwin - IUFB Commit CB - Jaylen Bell - IUFB Commit RB - Sean Cuono - IUFB Commit DL - Jhrevious Hall Edge - Kobby Sakyi-Prah IOL - Evan Parker - IUFB Commit S - Garrett Reese - IUFB Commit DL - Antonio Carter Jr. OT - Michael O'Connell Edge - Isreal Oladipupo OT - Justin Bell

Visits this weekend DL - Cameron McHaney DL - Blake Smythe - IUFB Commit TE - Javonte Williams

Jayreon Campbell, Parker Elmore and CJ Scifries all committed after this visit. LeRon Dues has an announcement sometime today.

Top 50 RB out of Powder Springs, GA 247 Rivals On3 Let's hope he SLI for IUFB!!! He has quite the offer sheet. Watching his HUDL, he definitely fits the mold of a Coach Cig running back. Looks like he can work on his break away open field speed but he's got all the goods otherwise.

OL out of Greenwood, IN 247 On3 Center Grove guy. Just a hop, skip, and jump from campus. On an OV today.

Updated rankings Overall/Conference/Transfer 26/10/NA - 247 29/12/NA - Rivals 31/11/NA - On3 Class Map

TE out of Columbus, IN 247 Rivals On3 Looks like he picked up an offer during is visit. Another in-state commitment. Ranked top 5 in the state. He played QB and S his SO year. Didn't play last year due to transfer rules. I quiet sneaking addition and let's hope he signs with IUFB.

I foresee him as a development OL. Great size and the future is his to take. Happy with this addition should he decide to SLI.

Top 100 WR out of Fort Wayne, IN 247 Rivals On3 Within that 4 hour radius and the top recruit in the state of Indiana. He made an OV back in May. He's due to OV O$U this month on the 20th. I don't know if IUFB will land him but It's refreshing to not see ND on the list and it looks like Coach Cig and staff are attracting in-state talent over the Irish.

Did Elmore get an offer and is he on an OV or just a visit?

NIL deal also plays into his decision. I'm guessing it's probably the main on most if not all of recruits' factors when committing to a school.

CB out of Boiling Springs, SC 247 Rivals ESPN In Btown today.