IUFB Offseason Updates

[LamarCheeks 22,018]

Kinda interesting that King Nick was being such a whiny fusspot after Georgia poached his strength coach. Now, he's doing the same to us. As disappointing as it is, that's kinda how it works, though. The 'Bama assistant wanted to go work with his friend at Georgia. And as far as our guys -- I think anybody in their right mind would rather work with Alabama's football program than IU's. 

Saban needs to just shut his yapper -- it's making him look like a hypocrite. 

[Stuhoo 88,785]

1 minute ago, LamarCheeks said:

Kinda interesting that King Nick was being such a whiny fusspot after Georgia poached his strength coach. Now, he's doing the same to us. As disappointing as it is, that's kinda how it works, though. The 'Bama assistant wanted to go work with his friend at Georgia. And as far as our guys -- I think anybody in their right mind would rather work with Alabama's football program than IU's. 

Saban needs to just shut his yapper -- it's making him look like a hypocrite. 

And, I’m assuming Bama has a much bigger salary budgeted for these positions.

 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,450]

17 hours ago, CS2 said:

Better news but I want to know if he hit her or threatened her.  I have a high bar for IU athletics.

So no mistakes are allowed by our kids? 

[CS2 175]

19 minutes ago, btownqb said:

So no mistakes are allowed by our kids? 

Nowhere near what I said.  

I would support a short-leash second chance with punishment and suspension for everything he was ultimately charged with unless... he struck or shoved her.  Physical assault is over the second chance line for me.  Sorry.

[KzooHoosier82 973]

9 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

And, I’m assuming Bama has a much bigger salary budgeted for these positions.

 

This is still pretty shocking to me. How much more could Bama be offering him that IU can’t match? Both Ballou and his wife are IU grads. Seems like mistake if you ask me but to each their own. 

[Alford Bailey 13,208]

1 hour ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

This is still pretty shocking to me. How much more could Bama be offering him that IU can’t match? Both Ballou and his wife are IU grads. Seems like mistake if you ask me but to each their own. 

We are talking about the premier college football program in the last 10 years and maybe of all time. No way you turn that down for IU.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 89,980]

Matt Cohen @Matt_Cohen_

IU announces the hire of Kevin Peoples as the new defensive line coach.  He was previously at Tulane and fills the spot vacated by Mark Hagen leaving for Texas.

[8bucks 7,492]

We are talking about the premier college football program in the last 10 years and maybe of all time. No way you turn that down for IU.

I agree. I think he had expected/hoped his next step to be the NFL but this is about as close as it gets.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 89,980]

Per source: Indiana running back Sampson James, a four-star recruit in the 2019 class, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Had offers from schools like Ohio State and Michigan.

[KzooHoosier82 973]

16 hours ago, Alford Bailey said:

We are talking about the premier college football program in the last 10 years and maybe of all time. No way you turn that down for IU.

He’s a strength and conditioning coach not an offensive coordinator. This is an all risk zero reward move. If he clashes with Saban or any of the other coaches he’s gone. If a key player gets hurt on his watch, he’s gone. If everything goes perfectly he gets none of the credit. All for what? A few extra bucks? To uproot you’re family? He has two teenage daughters who I can’t imagine would be too stoked about switching schools and moving to Tuscaloosa. 
 

You don’t abandon your home for a lateral move and if he’s getting paid that much more than shame on Allen and the administration for not stepping up to the table. If being a part of a program that wins a national championship is that important to him, then so be it. I would think continuing to build his alma matre into a relevant program and being recognized specifically as a catalyst for it having improved success would be a better career move in his industry than going to Alabama and trying to mold your S&C program into what they do there. If Ballou thinks he’s getting free reign to implement his program there as he sees fit he’s either crazy or being sold a bill of goods. The grass isn’t always greener and there’s more examples of that in recent memory than the contrary. 

[Aaron 4,523]

4 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Per source: Indiana running back Sampson James, a four-star recruit in the 2019 class, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Had offers from schools like Ohio State and Michigan.

Now I think some questions need to be asked. Up until now the losses were at positions we had plenty of depth and were not likely to play much baring injuries.

Running back outside of Scott we have no one left and James was going to be a huge contributor next season. Someone needs to question Tom Allen why all these players would want to leave after such a great season if they supposedly love him so much? Something stinks here.   

[KzooHoosier82 973]

6 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Per source: Indiana running back Sampson James, a four-star recruit in the 2019 class, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Had offers from schools like Ohio State and Michigan.

Wow. What is going on here? 

[Stuhoo 88,785]

[Jam 288]

That’s really disappointing. He had a good year and would get major carries next year.  Ronnie Walker also gone. Getting thin

[Trish 14,450]

this off season has been pretty bad with news on all fronts..

[IUc2016 7,121]

This is peak indiana football 

[ap2345 11,320]

If he does in fact transfer it looks like Coach Allen will need to find another running back for next year. 

[Naturalhoosier 15,475]

...and the hits just keep on comin'. 

[Naturalhoosier 15,475]

36 minutes ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

He’s a strength and conditioning coach not an offensive coordinator. This is an all risk zero reward move. If he clashes with Saban or any of the other coaches he’s gone. If a key player gets hurt on his watch, he’s gone. If everything goes perfectly he gets none of the credit. All for what? A few extra bucks? To uproot you’re family? He has two teenage daughters who I can’t imagine would be too stoked about switching schools and moving to Tuscaloosa. 
 

You don’t abandon your home for a lateral move and if he’s getting paid that much more than shame on Allen and the administration for not stepping up to the table. If being a part of a program that wins a national championship is that important to him, then so be it. I would think continuing to build his alma matre into a relevant program and being recognized specifically as a catalyst for it having improved success would be a better career move in his industry than going to Alabama and trying to mold your S&C program into what they do there. If Ballou thinks he’s getting free reign to implement his program there as he sees fit he’s either crazy or being sold a bill of goods. The grass isn’t always greener and there’s more examples of that in recent memory than the contrary. 

YOU won't abandon your home for a lateral move. He would. Having the chance to work with the best athletes in the nation. Having the opportunity to be part of an annual Championship contending program?  That's an entry into doing whatever he darn well pleases from that point forward. 

 

Does it suck?  For us, IU Fans, absolutely. But for him and his family, obviously not. We don't even know specifics surrounding financials at this point (that I'm aware of) so everything mentioned is pure speculation.

[HoosierRobbie 929]

Have one good year and now everyone’s leaving.. IU football at its finest.


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