IUFB Offseason Updates

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,979]

16 hours ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

Hey Chris, was curious on your thoughts on these helmet pads the guys are all wearing in practice. I don’t remember these in past years. Do you know if they’ve cut down on preseason concussions?

11 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I’m not sure but would be happy to ask someone. I’m all for them if they help just a little bit. I will say we haven’t heard of any concussions that I can think of.

I know at the HS I coach at we have worn them for 5 or 6 years. We wear them from our first practice in the summer, to our last practice before our first game. The ONLY time our kids do not wear them is during the game.We wear them in scrimmages and even 7 on 7 in the summer, no real reason not to. I think they are between $70-90 a pop, but well worth it. We are just now having to replace some of them.  

We really don't have that many concussions anymore. Some of that is the guardian caps, some of it is a lot less contact in practice, some of it is acknowledging when a kid gets his bell rung and to check on them more often. Or get a hold of the trainer to look at them. The officials are more cognisant of this stuff, as well. They have a great view of most hits.  

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https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/32087798/college-football-2021-sp+-win-total-predictions

SP+ projects IU's win total at: 6.8 and BIG ten wins at: 4.5.

[KzooHoosier82 973]

2 hours ago, btownqb said:

I know at the HS I coach at we have worn them for 5 or 6 years. We wear them from our first practice in the summer, to our last practice before our first game. The ONLY time our kids do not wear them is during the game.We wear them in scrimmages and even 7 on 7 in the summer, no real reason not to. I think they are between $70-90 a pop, but well worth it. We are just now having to replace some of them.  

We really don't have that many concussions anymore. Some of that is the guardian caps, some of it is a lot less contact in practice, some of it is acknowledging when a kid gets his bell rung and to check on them more often. Or get a hold of the trainer to look at them. The officials are more cognisant of this stuff, as well. They have a great view of most hits.  

I remember when Feeney and another guy (can’t remember the name) had to sit for weeks due to concussions. Glad to see stuff like you mentioned cuts down on them significantly. I always felt like practice was were concussion issues were born due to repetition and the game incidents were more than likely a parlay to something that was already an issue. 

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24 minutes ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

I remember when Feeney and another guy (can’t remember the name) had to sit for weeks due to concussions. Glad to see stuff like you mentioned cuts down on them significantly. I always felt like practice was were concussion issues were born due to repetition and the game incidents were more than likely a parlay to something that was already an issue. 

A concussion in itself isn't a HUGE deal... but if it is undiagnosed that is when the problems occur, or can occur down the road. It wasn't like before we were saying "oh you will be fine, it's just a concussion"... it was more like, we didn't even know when they had a concussion. If that makes sense. Now multiple concussions are obviously not good, but just one... not a big deal at all. (obviously judging by severity) 

Yeah there are more concussions in practice, for sure. 

Return to play is a good thing, as well... once symptoms subside and a DR clears them:

Practice 1- walking for 10 mins at a time

Practice 2- light running for 10 mins at a time

Practice 3- non contact practice

Practice 4- contact practice

5th day--fully cleared 

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[Hoosierfan2017 23,222]

Those cleats are so filthy 

 

(that’s a good thing) 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,802]

Man we need to get Miami or FSU booked for a home and home soon. I don’t care how bad they are, IU football beating a brand like that would be fantastic, and would only strengthen our Florida recruiting pipeline.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,635]

Former Indiana wide receiver and NFL Network broadcaster Rhett Lewis has been named new IU football radio analyst.   Lewis played at Indiana from 2001-05. He graduated with a B.S. in sports broadcasting in 2005 and a M.S. in sports administration in 2006.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,635]

Another changing of the guard in the announcer's booth.  Joe Smith will hang it up after the '22 season.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2022/5/25/football-smith-to-celebrate-40th-and-final-season-in-iu-radio-booth.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1-4nn5a1fJitYe0vGeBBSlgVar6k4ULBhqOyqBWCatNebSIpMzuQfCHGs

https://indiana.rivals.com/news/iu-athletics-joe-smith-announces-2022-season-will-be-last?fbclid=IwAR3DS_IieR-SpMNuIclsp_zCxAurgZO3bVNyhR2SUATCgmsbv-2ggGuMF2M

[Chris007 53,888]

McCulley to WR? I've read this on a few other sites but not sure if true or not. Don't keep up with football in the offseason much. 

[Hovadipo 59,224]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

McCulley to WR? I've read this on a few other sites but not sure if true or not. Don't keep up with football in the offseason much. 

Hoosier Huddle didn't include him in the battle for the QB job which I found odd, but I guess this would jive? Bell must not be a fan.

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4 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Hoosier Huddle didn't include him in the battle for the QB job which I found odd, but I guess this would jive? Bell must not be a fan.

I think Bell is a very big fan from what I have been told...just not at QB. His move to WR is more than welcomed by the coaching staff, and he could end up being a force at this spot FWIW. 

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I think Bell is a very big fan from what I have been told...just not at QB. His move to WR is more than welcomed by the coaching staff, and he could end up being a force at this spot FWIW. 

Could be a very good red zone target at his size and athletic ability

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[Stuhoo 85,259]

14 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

 

 

Geez ... five of our first six games are pretty 'winnable'.

 

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3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Geez ... five of our first six games are pretty 'winnable'.

 

Hopefully the ones I see are the “winnable” games

[Lebowski 2,972]

19 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Geez ... five of our first six games are pretty 'winnable'.

 

If the front five plays like last year then only one game is winnable. 

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7 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

If the front five plays like last year then only one game is winnable. 

If the front five plays like last year it's gonna be a constant slide to sadness every single year.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,635]

What's in your wallet?  Better be just plastic effective immediately.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2022/7/13/general-iu-athletics-transitions-to-cashless-payments-for-all-ticketing-concessions-and-merchandise-purchases.aspx

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On 5/25/2022 at 11:41 AM, Hovadipo said:

Hoosier Huddle didn't include him in the battle for the QB job which I found odd, but I guess this would jive? Bell must not be a fan.

I'd say it's because of two things. 1. He's not a good QB. 2. WR room isnt good. So he has a chance to play.