IUFB Offseason Updates

[Hoosierfan2017 23,222]

2 minutes ago, Feathery said:

I’m not an IU football fan. But the OSU, PSU, UM fans respect IU but see it as a one year spike. Until it’s multiple years above a PSU and UM in a row, I wouldn’t count on IUFB being a power and a reason to put basketball on the back burner. IU basketball is king not football. 

IU fans will forget about any football success the second that the basketball season starts. The football team just had its best season in decades and it’s already an afterthought because of how bad the basketball team is. 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,802]

1 hour ago, Feathery said:

What’s football success? I believe the roster loses a lot going into next season. 6 or 7 wins? IU is not a football school and recruiting is routinely in the bottom 4 of the conference. IU is probably back to 4th in the Big East next season. 

I’ve been of the opinion for a while that we should set our sights on overtaking MSU in the East. Consistent winning seasons, mostly around 8 wins, occasionally breaking through for 10 or 11 but not unquestionable to have a 4 or 5 win turd mixed in. We aren’t gonna be OSU, PSU or UM overnight, but can compete with them and be better than some of them occasionally, last like year. 

As for next year, I think PSU bounces back but there is no evidence Mich will be better than us. OSU loses Fields and a new QB taking over is always an unknown. No reason we can’t be at least top 3 in the East but compete for better than that. 
 

[FritzIam4IU 362]

On 3/13/2021 at 10:42 AM, NashvilleHoosier said:

I’ve been of the opinion for a while that we should set our sights on overtaking MSU in the East. Consistent winning seasons, mostly around 8 wins, occasionally breaking through for 10 or 11 but not unquestionable to have a 4 or 5 win turd mixed in. We aren’t gonna be OSU, PSU or UM overnight, but can compete with them and be better than some of them occasionally, last like year. 

As for next year, I think PSU bounces back but there is no evidence Mich will be better than us. OSU loses Fields and a new QB taking over is always an unknown. No reason we can’t be at least top 3 in the East but compete for better than that. 
 

I agree with this. MSU is down right now and IU is doing well. If IU can get a few consecutive years of 8+ wins I see no reason the Hoosiers can't make that jump (long term). The coaching is already very good and logic would state that the recruiting will continue to improve with a winning image.

[Josh 12,891]

Where did Allen's raise come from?  With Dolson saying he had to fire Coach Bum making sure it had no impact within the university's finances, did he have a booster contribute to Allen's raise too?

[jmsgws 2,181]

8 hours ago, Josh said:

Where did Allen's raise come from?  With Dolson saying he had to fire Coach Bum making sure it had no impact within the university's finances, did he have a booster contribute to Allen's raise too?

Part of the raise is coming from betting on increased revenue by the Football team this fall.  You know the University has to be counting on some momentum from last year, and the fact KNOCK ON WOOD, Covid is down to a level that fans can come back to the stadium.  The pent up demand to do things this fall is going to be out of this world. 

[rcbowla 7,549]

Part of the raise is coming from betting on increased revenue by the Football team this fall.  You know the University has to be counting on some momentum from last year, and the fact KNOCK ON WOOD, Covid is down to a level that fans can come back to the stadium.  The pent up demand to do things this fall is going to be out of this world. 

I'll bet stadiums are full for the start of the season. At some point these businesses that rely on venues being full are going to say enough is enough and I think that's soon. Just MO but I think we'll see sold out stadiums by fall at least. I hope. Also I agree that the success and projection of more success is probably what justified his raise.

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[jmsgws 2,181]

Just now, rcs29 said:

I'll bet stadiums are full for the start of the season. At some point these businesses that rely on venues being full are going to say enough is enough and I think that's soon. Just MO but I think we'll see sold out stadiums by fall at least. I hope. Also I agree that the success and projection of more success is probably what justified his raise.

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Well I don't know about a sell out for Memorial Stadium.  That doesn't happen very often.  :)

I do know the ticket office is working really hard trying to get increased ticket sales, and from what I hear third hand, they are being very successful.  

[rcbowla 7,549]

Well I don't know about a sell out for Memorial Stadium.  That doesn't happen very often.  :)

I do know the ticket office is working really hard trying to get increased ticket sales, and from what I hear third hand, they are being very successful.  

I'm just saying stadiums in general but I'd be willing to bet that game against Cincinnati will be sold out. Man I hope so that program deserves our support.

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[jmsgws 2,181]

I almost had my wife convinced to let us by season tickets for next year.  Our oldest is living in Indianapolis, and would love to head down for some football games.  Unfortunately, she said she wanted to fly home for Christmas instead.  :(

[Josh 12,891]

6 hours ago, jmsgws said:

Part of the raise is coming from betting on increased revenue by the Football team this fall.  You know the University has to be counting on some momentum from last year, and the fact KNOCK ON WOOD, Covid is down to a level that fans can come back to the stadium.  The pent up demand to do things this fall is going to be out of this world. 

Couldn't this be said about basketball too?

Don't get me wrong, Allen deserves it.  I just wonder why Dolson implied that basketball raises could not come from the athletics budget but football could.

[rcbowla 7,549]

Couldn't this be said about basketball too?
Don't get me wrong, Allen deserves it.  I just wonder why Dolson implied that basketball raises could not come from the athletics budget but football could.

I think Dolson just meant the buyout and any $ associated with the transition. Not about raises. Could be wrong

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[jmsgws 2,181]

8 hours ago, Josh said:

Couldn't this be said about basketball too?

Don't get me wrong, Allen deserves it.  I just wonder why Dolson implied that basketball raises could not come from the athletics budget but football could.

I would not think so, because there is not as much upside in BB.  AH is sold out almost every game already.  Sure there are empty seats, but most of them were sold. The only place there could be for more revenue is on regular TV  not the B1G network.  I think IU gets a bigger share of that revenue, but I am not 100% sure.  

Now instead of remodeling AH, if they would have done the smart thing and torn it down and made it bigger.......  I know that is blaphesmy, but financially it would have made sense.  

[Josh 12,891]

1 hour ago, jmsgws said:

I would not think so, because there is not as much upside in BB.  AH is sold out almost every game already.  Sure there are empty seats, but most of them were sold. The only place there could be for more revenue is on regular TV  not the B1G network.  I think IU gets a bigger share of that revenue, but I am not 100% sure.  

Now instead of remodeling AH, if they would have done the smart thing and torn it down and made it bigger.......  I know that is blaphesmy, but financially it would have made sense.  

I was so ready to like your post until the blasphemy!  If wrecking balls ever find their way to Assembly Hall I will duct tape myself to the banners in protest

[ThompsonHoosier 3,416]

Redshirt freshman QB Dexter Williams II tore his ACL during spring practice. Jack Tuttle is now the only healthy scholarship QB practicing this spring. 

[IUc2016 7,121]

1 minute ago, ThompsonHoosier said:

Redshirt freshman QB Dexter Williams II tore his ACL during spring practice. Jack Tuttle is now the only healthy scholarship QB practicing this spring. 

that is no bueno

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,979]

31 minutes ago, ThompsonHoosier said:

Redshirt freshman QB Dexter Williams II tore his ACL during spring practice. Jack Tuttle is now the only healthy scholarship QB practicing this spring. 

Other one is playing in a state championship basketball game on Saturday 

[Gahoosierfan 274]

4 hours ago, ThompsonHoosier said:

Redshirt freshman QB Dexter Williams II tore his ACL during spring practice. Jack Tuttle is now the only healthy scholarship QB practicing this spring. 

Is there a problem with IU Football conditioning program?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,635]

Jon Blau - IU football has canceled its spring practice today and Saturday is up on the air at this point.  IU's statement at this point is nothing beyond that it's "out of an abundance of caution."

[maharkn 1,876]

LT Caleb Jones has lost 40 pounds since the end of the season taking him from 395 to 355. Should really help him be able to move against the quicker ends

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[Lebowski 2,972]

Zach Carpenter, OG transfer from Michigan.