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 8,882]

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 85,928]

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 2,822]

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 57,036]

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

[Stuhoo 82,027]

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 20,563]

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

[Lebowski 2,822]

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 1,647]

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

[cbp4iu 1,647]

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

[Hovadipo 57,036]

Two contract extensions in one offseason. Not too shabby. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,928]

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.