Lebowski

Updated Rankings

Overall/Conference/Transfer
31/9/NA - 247
35/10/NA - Rivals
40/12/NA - On3

Updated Rankings

Overall/Conference/Transfer
31/9/NA - 247
35/10/NA - Rivals
40/12/NA - On3

Good interview with Greg McElroy who knows Cig since they were at Bama together.  Touches on recruiting (some committed just not announced yet) and thoughts on next year’s team.
One stand out funny quote that also is indicative of IUFB culture: "I'm not worried about keeping them happy, they have to keep me happy."

https://youtu.be/vO-uStaDU7M?si=0FK69UzkfKPupYmw

Updated Rankings

Overall/Conference/Transfer
31/9/NA - 247
35/10/NA - Rivals
40/12/NA - On3

Updated Rankings

Overall/Conference/Transfer
31/9/NA - 247
35/10/NA - Rivals
40/12/NA - On3

Updated Rankings

Overall/Conference/Transfer
31/9/NA - 247
35/10/NA - Rivals
40/12/NA - On3

Top 100 LB out of Crown Point, IN

247
Rivals
On3

Also being discussed to play LB as well. Sounds like the coaching staff aren't 100% sure what position best fits for him? Or maybe he'll concentrate on one position and be brought in on certain packages? I'm assuming the staff already knows what position will be his focus. 

WR out of Las Vegas, NV

247 Profile

PWO - four year starter that played in 3 of IUFB's 11 total bowl games. Aside from last year, his Jr and Sr year was probably the most fundamental football teams I ever watched. Some pretty solid years from 86 to 93. 

I played football with Joe Huff. He was/is a standup guy. He was a beast and in my opinion was one of the best to come out of Castle HS back on the 82 Indiana State Champion team

Same team, except my watching IU football started in the 80s. Aside from the Joe Huff days, last year's team was the most fundamental football team I've seen wear the Cream and Crimson. And we're basically getting the same coaching staff from last year that will be coaching upgraded players. This year we'll probably get a lot more closer games. There's 4 (Illini, at Iowa, at PSU, at Ducks) games on the schedule that will be dawg fights. And the cat's out of the bag, there's no chance a school is ever going to overlook IUFB anymore. We'll be in some battles this season for sure.

Kid has deep roots in Bloomington. I went to school with his family. Unionville kids. Grandfather played for Corso. 

Same team, except my watching IU football started in the 80s. Aside from the Joe Huff days, last year's team was the most fundamental football team I've seen wear the Cream and Crimson. And we're basically getting the same coaching staff from last year that will be coaching upgraded players. This year we'll probably get a lot more closer games. There's 4 (Illini, at Iowa, at PSU, at Ducks) games on the schedule that will be dawg fights. And the cat's out of the bag, there's no chance a school is ever going to overlook IUFB anymore. We'll be in some battles this season for sure.

Same team, except my watching IU football started in the 80s. Aside from the Joe Huff days, last year's team was the most fundamental football team I've seen wear the Cream and Crimson. And we're basically getting the same coaching staff from last year that will be coaching upgraded players. This year we'll probably get a lot more closer games. There's 4 (Illini, at Iowa, at PSU, at Ducks) games on the schedule that will be dawg fights. And the cat's out of the bag, there's no chance a school is ever going to overlook IUFB anymore. We'll be in some battles this season for sure.

Same team, except my watching IU football started in the 80s. Aside from the Joe Huff days, last year's team was the most fundamental football team I've seen wear the Cream and Crimson. And we're basically getting the same coaching staff from last year that will be coaching upgraded players. This year we'll probably get a lot more closer games. There's 4 (Illini, at Iowa, at PSU, at Ducks) games on the schedule that will be dawg fights. And the cat's out of the bag, there's no chance a school is ever going to overlook IUFB anymore. We'll be in some battles this season for sure.

I've been trying to say to anyone that will listen to my sorry arse, on paper, IUFB upgraded its 2025 roster compared to an 11-2 2024 CFP roster and last season was not a fluke.  Coaching matters. 

I'm tired of hearing from all the skeptical folk (fans included) in my neck of the woods. The whole "they didn't play anybody" message is stale and gets old. I get it, being the door mat for pretty much the entire existence of the program is ingrained in the these folk's DNA. But man, if these folks actually watched football they'd understand the door mat days are no longer a thing in Bloomington (Just so long as Coach Cig is still here). I'm tired of explaining to these folk that IUFB curb stomped 9 out of 3 (2 of those 3 played in the CFP Championship game) of their opponents last year. Like absolutely destroyed and completely dominated their opponents. And then having to explain to them that these very same opponents played other games on their own schedule. And how they played against like opponents. And how good teams don't play close games against weaker teams. And just like ND, we beat those effs up north 66-0 for crying out loud!!!!  Etc. etc. Hopefully after this year all the Herbstreits will take a seat and just shut the eff up.

The casual fan still thinks pre-Cig  IU football. Anyone who watched the games last year saw an entirely different animal. They were tough, disciplined, talented, and relentless. In all my years watching IU football, dating to the late 50's, last year was the most enjoyable and it's not even close. I'm so looking forward to the start of another great year.

DT CJ West - Round 4, 113th pick
QB Kurtis Rourke - Round 7, 227th pick

Finished it out with a 100% prediction rate. 

Looking forward to the 2025 season when there will be more than 2 IUFB picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. 
 

I've been trying to say to anyone that will listen to my sorry arse, on paper, IUFB upgraded its 2025 roster compared to an 11-2 2024 CFP roster and last season was not a fluke.  Coaching matters. 

I'm tired of hearing from all the skeptical folk (fans included) in my neck of the woods. The whole "they didn't play anybody" message is stale and gets old. I get it, being the door mat for pretty much the entire existence of the program is ingrained in the these folk's DNA. But man, if these folks actually watched football they'd understand the door mat days are no longer a thing in Bloomington (Just so long as Coach Cig is still here). I'm tired of explaining to these folk that IUFB curb stomped 9 out of 3 (2 of those 3 played in the CFP Championship game) of their opponents last year. Like absolutely destroyed and completely dominated their opponents. And then having to explain to them that these very same opponents played other games on their own schedule. And how they played against like opponents. And how good teams don't play close games against weaker teams. And just like ND, we beat those effs up north 66-0 for crying out loud!!!!  Etc. etc. Hopefully after this year all the Herbstreits will take a seat and just shut the eff up.

I've been trying to say to anyone that will listen to my sorry arse, on paper, IUFB upgraded its 2025 roster compared to an 11-2 2024 CFP roster and last season was not a fluke.  Coaching matters. 

I'm tired of hearing from all the skeptical folk (fans included) in my neck of the woods. The whole "they didn't play anybody" message is stale and gets old. I get it, being the door mat for pretty much the entire existence of the program is ingrained in the these folk's DNA. But man, if these folks actually watched football they'd understand the door mat days are no longer a thing in Bloomington (Just so long as Coach Cig is still here). I'm tired of explaining to these folk that IUFB curb stomped 9 out of 3 (2 of those 3 played in the CFP Championship game) of their opponents last year. Like absolutely destroyed and completely dominated their opponents. And then having to explain to them that these very same opponents played other games on their own schedule. And how they played against like opponents. And how good teams don't play close games against weaker teams. And just like ND, we beat those effs up north 66-0 for crying out loud!!!!  Etc. etc. Hopefully after this year all the Herbstreits will take a seat and just shut the eff up.

I've been trying to say to anyone that will listen to my sorry arse, on paper, IUFB upgraded its 2025 roster compared to an 11-2 2024 CFP roster and last season was not a fluke.  Coaching matters. 

I'm tired of hearing from all the skeptical folk (fans included) in my neck of the woods. The whole "they didn't play anybody" message is stale and gets old. I get it, being the door mat for pretty much the entire existence of the program is ingrained in the these folk's DNA. But man, if these folks actually watched football they'd understand the door mat days are no longer a thing in Bloomington (Just so long as Coach Cig is still here). I'm tired of explaining to these folk that IUFB curb stomped 9 out of 3 (2 of those 3 played in the CFP Championship game) of their opponents last year. Like absolutely destroyed and completely dominated their opponents. And then having to explain to them that these very same opponents played other games on their own schedule. And how they played against like opponents. And how good teams don't play close games against weaker teams. And just like ND, we beat those effs up north 66-0 for crying out loud!!!!  Etc. etc. Hopefully after this year all the Herbstreits will take a seat and just shut the eff up.

I've been trying to say to anyone that will listen to my sorry arse, on paper, IUFB upgraded its 2025 roster compared to an 11-2 2024 CFP roster and last season was not a fluke.  Coaching matters. 

I'm tired of hearing from all the skeptical folk (fans included) in my neck of the woods. The whole "they didn't play anybody" message is stale and gets old. I get it, being the door mat for pretty much the entire existence of the program is ingrained in the these folk's DNA. But man, if these folks actually watched football they'd understand the door mat days are no longer a thing in Bloomington (Just so long as Coach Cig is still here). I'm tired of explaining to these folk that IUFB curb stomped 9 out of 3 (2 of those 3 played in the CFP Championship game) of their opponents last year. Like absolutely destroyed and completely dominated their opponents. And then having to explain to them that these very same opponents played other games on their own schedule. And how they played against like opponents. And how good teams don't play close games against weaker teams. And just like ND, we beat those effs up north 66-0 for crying out loud!!!!  Etc. etc. Hopefully after this year all the Herbstreits will take a seat and just shut the eff up.

Big Mike getting rippin drunk on bourbon with the lovely Ms. Parrish at Huber's.
Good stuff:
 
 

Yep.