IUFB Offseason Updates

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,979]

1 hour ago, Lebowski said:

Thanks for sharing.

There's an uptick in DEs entering the portal.  

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Season/2021-Football/TransferPortal/

So are some of these transfers also playing DT or OLB as well?  I'm not sure I fully understand the position because Alfred Bryant is listed as an OLB but last year he played DE.  And C.J. Person is listed as a DT but I recall seeing him playing DE.  

I suppose they're just defensive line positions in general?  While I truly hate to see these cats enter their names in the portal I do like the amount of depth IUFB has at those positions.  CTA doing his thang.  Defense.

Weakside DE is essentially just a standup OLB. They are the edge players. DK is going to play A LOT there. CJ is like Swann.. he is a tweener... he isn't really a DE, but not really a DT either. Especially when we go "under" looks where we might cover up all 5 linemen. We did this quite a bit against UW. 

DK was playing DE/OLB when he got the safety on Lil Tua. 

I absolutely love the way we play defense. We were so good last year in scheming. The stuff we did on the goal line last year vs. UW was just awesome. We also do a GREAT job of putting our guys in different spots to be successful. We subbed Fitz out on obvious passing downs and allowed Mullen or Johnson to play the Husky position. I could go on and on about the different things we do defensively, but I'll stop lol .... I really have zero worries about the defensive side of the ball and haven't for awhile. 

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1 hour ago, btownqb said:

Weakside DE is essentially just a standup OLB. They are the edge players. DK is going to play A LOT there. CJ is like Swann.. he is a tweener... he isn't really a DE, but not really a DT either. Especially when we go "under" looks where we might cover up all 5 linemen. We did this quite a bit against UW. 

DK was playing DE/OLB when he got the safety on Lil Tua. 

I absolutely love the way we play defense. We were so good last year in scheming. The stuff we did on the goal line last year vs. UW was just awesome. We also do a GREAT job of putting our guys in different spots to be successful. We subbed Fitz out on obvious passing downs and allowed Mullen or Johnson to play the Husky position. I could go on and on about the different things we do defensively, but I'll stop lol .... I really have zero worries about the defensive side of the ball and haven't for awhile. 

The Dude abides. 

[MemphisHoosier 2,276]

The oldest McCullough, Deland II, a Safety transfer from Miami (OH) has announced his commitment to IU - one more to go ; )

 

 

 

[KzooHoosier82 973]

48 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

The oldest McCullough, Deland II, a Safety transfer from Miami (OH) has announced his commitment to IU - one more to go ; )

 

 

 

I find it interesting that all his kids play on defense. You’d think there’d be at least one RB, WR or TE in the group. 

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Dasan (the ones that committed to Ohio state) took Ohio state commit out of his Twitter bio.


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1 hour ago, HoosierRobbie said:

Dasan (the ones that committed to Ohio state) took Ohio state commit out of his Twitter bio.


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Flip-a-roonie! Yesyesyesyes 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,979]

4 hours ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

I find it interesting that all his kids play on defense. You’d think there’d be at least one RB, WR or TE in the group. 

You gotta be elite, elite speed to play RB, almost always. 

Defense is where the athletes are.  

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13 minutes ago, btownqb said:

You gotta be elite, elite speed to play RB, almost always. 

Defense is where the athletes are.  

Ideally, yes but it doesn’t always turn out that way (see Stevie Scott). Desan doesn’t have the body for RB but if he has the hands he’d be perfect for TE. I believe he runs a 4.74 40 already. I don’t know what Daeh’s and Deland Jr’s speed and agility are rated at but Daeh is already a pretty big kid for a CB. He may end up as big as Desan by the time he graduates HS. 

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1 hour ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

Ideally, yes but it doesn’t always turn out that way (see Stevie Scott). Desan doesn’t have the body for RB but if he has the hands he’d be perfect for TE. I believe he runs a 4.74 40 already. I don’t know what Daeh’s and Deland Jr’s speed and agility are rated at but Daeh is already a pretty big kid for a CB. He may end up as big as Desan by the time he graduates HS. 

Daeh is a prototype for a Safety. 

Stevie still ran a 4.66. But could they play RB sure.. but they aren't sniffing a RB position in the NFL. 

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[MemphisHoosier 2,276]

Not sure where to put this/what to make of this, but Coach Warren dropped a 'fun' little GIF on the Twitter yesterday - make of it as you wish, potential McCullough tea leaves?!

[Hovadipo 59,198]

3 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Not sure where to put this/what to make of this, but Coach Warren dropped a 'fun' little GIF on the Twitter yesterday - make of it as you wish, potential McCullough tea leaves?!

All the coaches tweet them out when someone commits. Deland II committed yesterday. 

[MemphisHoosier 2,276]

14 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

All the coaches tweet them out when someone commits. Deland II committed yesterday. 

Awww good call, you're probably right - I forgot about the DMC 2 commit.  

[IUc2016 7,121]

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/indiana-quarterback-michael-penix-doing-great-target-return-opener

Still feel for Mike. Hope he can get healthy and compete ALL season as he certainly deserves it. 

[RBB89 3,497]

IU ranked 11th in ESPN power rankings.

Some stupid errors in the analysis but good publicity.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31366880/college-football-post-spring-top-25-power-rankings?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,620]

Planning for full attendance.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2021/05/05/indiana-football-ticket-sales-increase-key-department-finances-scott-dolson-attendance/4948500001/

[Chris007 53,746]

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

Planning for full attendance.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2021/05/05/indiana-football-ticket-sales-increase-key-department-finances-scott-dolson-attendance/4948500001/

Basketball will be the same as of now. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,979]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Basketball will be the same as of now. 

Baseball should be now. 

[LamarCheeks 20,789]

Our first five-star? 
 

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-iu-football-could-work-the-transfer-portal-to-land-first-ever-5-star-recruit/?fbclid=IwAR0M0Vpmc6jiGR661rPT-a_KGNUqg7FJsYWC42axid8BrlhwQgjHptAjByg

 

(I'm not sure how recruiting rankings worked way back in the day, but I'm assuming that Dave Schnell, Anthony Thompson and possibly Vaughn Dunbar would've been five stars?)

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26 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Our first five-star? 
 

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-iu-football-could-work-the-transfer-portal-to-land-first-ever-5-star-recruit/?fbclid=IwAR0M0Vpmc6jiGR661rPT-a_KGNUqg7FJsYWC42axid8BrlhwQgjHptAjByg

 

(I'm not sure how recruiting rankings worked way back in the day, but I'm assuming that Dave Schnell, Anthony Thompson and possibly Vaughn Dunbar would've been five stars?)

Schnell was labled as the best player in the country by Sports Illustrated coming into college so he’s gotta be the highest “rated” prospect of all time. I know AT was a Parade All American but I don’t know if that lands him in the top 30 in the country or not since it’s based on position and not overall top prospect. 
 

Even if this kid comes here, I don’t expect to be getting a 5 star-esque caliber of player. He was clearly overrated coming into USC but would provide valuable depth and production filling in for Stevie. I’m not sold on Sampson James yet but I hope he’ll make strides working with DMC