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It's a bit. He's doing it on purpose. He's giving that team its much recognized flowers it deserves. Because, man, that group got snubbed for what it did. The Natty doesn't happen without that group, in my opinion.

You're not the only one thinking about this because I am too. I will not be the least bit surprised if Smith is calling the huddle this fall. Now that I've been able to come down a little from this euphoric cloud nine ride of our beloved 16-0 National Champion IUFB Hoosiers, I do have a concern with our OL depth. We added depth in similar fashion last year at this time as well. There's definitely a plan bringing in Brunner. And honestly, I'd prefer we bring in at least one more OL, but that's just my worry whiskers in me. This conversation is so much more fun knowing IUFB finally has a coaching staff.

While I understand your point, 39 million is indeed candy compared to 6 billion. I always have to remind myself (because I've become somewhat desensitized to the word) just how much a billion is yet alone 6, which is what the internets say Mark Cuban's net worth is as of 2026. Who knows what his net worth really is but he's definitely worth billions, with an s. And being the business man the yinzer is you know if he were to fork over something like this for one player he ain't doing it alone. I can only imagine what type of "zoom call" that would be with folks like Todd Wagner and Carl Cook on the call. LOL! Also, 16-0

16-0

Good teams bang! ;-) Honestly, it probably has a lot to do with the helmet. I've noticed decals are coming off more often at every level.

Every FBS school has an average of 5-6 equipment managers on staff. Some schools might have less, some schools might have more. It depends on the budget of said school. When I played back in my salad days, the equipment manager was my "best friend"! LOL! My "best buddy", was responsible for all of my equipment and yes, even "re-striped" my helmet when needed.

Who knows. If I had to guess I'd say it's a money thing? I say that because the FCS did 11 game seasons but they are now doing 12 game seasons. Maybe they're worried they might lose a home game against Mercer?

I haven't read a single thing behind the decision but I'm guessing the SEC chickened out with the Big Ten's wishes to make it a 24 team playoff similar to the FCS's system. I've been a pretty big advocate to just adopt it and be done with it. Frankly, I don't understand why the SEC is apprehensive. The more the teams in a playoff the more it benefits the big dogs like them but whatever. We'll get there once folks realize that 16 isn't enough either.

Poop man, all SEC teams are too high. Bama is NOT a top 10 school and Ole Miss is maybe 7. JMU might be better than Bama! Every school in the top 20 not in the SEC has a solid argument that they are better than any SEC above them. Every single school. AP still doesn't get it. The SEC went 2-8 (not including intraconference games) in the post. 2 games. 2.

Soft. Note: This is the moment I cried last night. Thought about my ole man as well.

Soft.

Yes. But Grant Wilson is more than likely the backup, due to the experience.

If I had to guess, he'll have to fit a certain mold to do that. But it certainly is a possibility.

The Dude abides.

Best of luck to Coach D.O.! He's a National Champion that went 16-0. Accomplished in the 812. Bring the Doc and Ballou back baby!

Soft.

I was trying to convince myself Alberto Mendoza was the next starting QB for IUFB but all the signs were there that's just not how this staff works. I Googled them. Their m.o. is bringing in an experienced QB. They did it at JMU as well. And I worry about this formula's sustainability. I say this because why would any highly coveted high school QB want to sign with IU knowing they'll not see the field unless there's an injury to the starter? I don't foresee a FR, R-FR, or SO ever starting at the QB position with this staff. I don't think this a bad necessarily but I do know injuries happen.

I cried. I'm soft. 16-0

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16-0 National Champions

She's a very big reason IUFB is where it is today. She said all the right things during that interview.

Speaking of helmets. Bring back the script. I'm also a fan of the block I.

This is awesome if true. A creature of habit. It's a blueprint, a plan, a process.