IUFB Offseason Updates

[Hardwood83 4,775]

1 hour ago, Home Jersey said:

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/07/15/Enshittification-Everything/

Not directly related, but I just have to scoff at "the two go hand in hand in the world of economics. Can't have one without the other." Economics is a social science, not explicitly mathematical.

People complain when prices are increased yet complain they want a better product? ...

Because these days they are paying more for a worse product.

That's great if you're a shareholder. Not if you're a customer (or fan). 

The natural conclusion of free market maximalism puts profit above all else, which without appropriate regulation and collective cooperation, often leads to a much worse product/experience. This model works for big brands, the rest of the landscape not so much. 

Just because some people can pay higher prices does not mean it's a net positive for the sport. 

That linked story was very interesting. 

[Home Jersey 9,115]

29 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

That linked story was very interesting. 

I appreciate you taking the time to read it and glad you found it worthwhile. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,012]

Behind Rivals paywall but '26 4-star QB Brodie McWhorter will be on campus this weekend.  From Cartersville, GA and apparently had verballed to WVU before they dumped their coach.  

https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/rich_rodriguez_pays_a_visit_to_former_wvu_qb_commit_brodie_mcwhorter/s1_16571_41632394

[Lebowski 2,823]

Here's a nice depth chart put together by Jamie Jordan.

Here's his substack: https://jamiejordan.substack.com/

[68Hoosier 657]

6 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Here's a nice depth chart put together by Jamie Jordan.

Here's his substack: https://jamiejordan.substack.com/

Good list the way it was laid out.  

[Hovadipo 57,092]

A lot of draft folks shocked after watching CJ West’s first day of Shrine Bowl practice. 

[Stuhoo 82,142]

47 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

A lot of draft folks shocked after watching CJ West’s first day of Shrine Bowl practice. 

Oh yes… CJ is for sure gonna play on Sundays.

[JSHoosier 20,599]

https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2025/1/24/24351102/new-study-ranks-indiana-as-the-nations-33rd-most-valuable-college-football-program

[Lebowski 2,823]

I'm not sure where to post this but, CJ West upped his scout look for the NFL draft yesterday during practice for the Shrine Bowl. 

[MemphisHoosier 2,273]

Anyone have a feel for how Jr. day went this weekend?  I'm seeing a lot of high 3*/low 4*'s confirming visits and offers, but nothing beyond that.

[cbp4iu 1,664]

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1883644766518194519?s=46&t=Z5Zx0Nuv1avozlhwzbdycg

[cbp4iu 1,664]

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1883644766518194519?s=46&t=Z5Zx0Nuv1avozlhwzbdycg

[Hovadipo 57,092]

Two contract extensions in one offseason. Not too shabby. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,012]

13 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Two contract extensions in one offseason. Not too shabby. 

If I didn't know any better, I'd say we're making a commitment to our football program.

[Home Jersey 9,115]

Katic joined Barstool recently, will forego the NFL draft. Funny clip of him meeting Jon Gruden. Apparently Leal met Dave Portnoy at Hoosier Hysteria and made the connection. Portnoy told Katic to send him 3 clips of him doing media and then hired him on the spot lol. Leal is certainly an interesting guy!

[Lebowski 2,823]

4 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Katic joined Barstool recently, will forego the NFL draft. Funny clip of him meeting Jon Gruden. Apparently Leal met Dave Portnoy at Hoosier Hysteria and made the connection. Portnoy told Katic to send him 3 clips of him doing media and then hired him on the spot lol. Leal is certainly an interesting guy!

Thanks for sharing. I wonder why he decided to forego the draft. Good for him. For selfish reasons I would have liked to see him pursue the league. But really happy for the guy. 

[Hovadipo 57,092]

17 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Thanks for sharing. I wonder why he decided to forego the draft. Good for him. For selfish reasons I would have liked to see him pursue the league. But really happy for the guy. 

I think Barstool/media is way more Katic's speed than pro football. I'm not a big Barstool guy, but it's a great spot for Mike as long as Gruden is around.