IUFB Offseason Updates

[Hovadipo 55,242]

https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-football-predictions-projecting-every-big-ten-teams-final-record-in-2024-234926629/#2467612

 

Don't know who Brad Crawford is but he clearly knows ball.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,119]

[mamasa 15,226]

SIAP

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/iu-football-announces-more-additions-to-memorial-stadium-including-multiple-iconic-restaurant-options-234968785/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2-tzFwXWKAvzaCawwH6LxP4E6K1qZgv0ZjKiULbTEZ_sG6S7VMH61bVUc_aem_jTK0h7uWIyCxRoGFEihilQ

[mamasa 15,226]

days until kickoff, and, bonus points for a current pic lol!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,119]

I'll post it here but it will include sponsor rights at SSAH

[Hovadipo 55,242]

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

I'll post it here but it will include sponsor rights at SSAH

Man, a sponsor on McCracken Court is going to be a TOUGH sell to the fanbase.

If this is off the playing surface, ex. outside the sidelines like the NBA does it won't be that big of a deal, but I'm not sure where exactly they're putting them based on the release.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 8,942]

56 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Man, a sponsor on McCracken Court is going to be a TOUGH sell to the fanbase.

If this is off the playing surface, ex. outside the sidelines like the NBA does it won't be that big of a deal, but I'm not sure where exactly they're putting them based on the release.

Well... since we can't move the scorer's table back enough for the players checking in to even sit there, we can't move the media back enough for players to even land out of bounds.... you're right it undoubtedly has to be on the court for it to matter. 

Sorry had to vent about those two things, can't stand it. 

[Hovadipo 55,242]

7 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Well... since we can't move the scorer's table back enough for the players checking in to even sit there, we can't move the media back enough for players to even land out of bounds.... you're right it undoubtedly has to be on the court for it to matter. 

Sorry had to vent about those two things, can't stand it. 

Definitely a claustrophobic floor area. Someone might pay up to NOT have a sponsor on the floor lol.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,119]

This man is ready and willing.   

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,119]

TheDailyHoosier -

Quick update, this is a branding opportunity only. The name of the court will continue to be Branch McCracken Court.

[Chris007 43,567]

Does anyone know if you have to park in the grass lot assigned to you? Can I park in the Park Avenue lot if I have a Forest Avenue pass? I thought there were just grass lots, didn't know we had specific names. I bought Park Avenue and a friend bought Forest Avenue.

[Hovadipo 55,242]

4 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Does anyone know if you have to park in the grass lot assigned to you? Can I park in the Park Avenue lot if I have a Forest Avenue pass? I thought there were just grass lots, didn't know we had specific names. I bought Park Avenue and a friend bought Forest Avenue.

Don’t know the answer to your question, but it sure sounds like they’ve neutered the grass lot situation over the last few years. That would just be further nut-cutting. 

Lot 12 stand up!

[Chris007 43,567]

48 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Don’t know the answer to your question, but it sure sounds like they’ve neutered the grass lot situation over the last few years. That would just be further nut-cutting. 

Lot 12 stand up!

No doubt. Who knew the grass lots had names. Plus assigning parking spaces, they made it not as fun. 

[Demo 19,682]

https://x.com/SheriffWoodson/status/1827890576332648706
 

If you had just described it to me I would have thought thumbs up. But actually seeing it, not so much.

Thoughts?

[Hovadipo 55,242]

1 minute ago, Demo said:

https://x.com/SheriffWoodson/status/1827890576332648706
 

If you had just described it to me I would have thought thumbs up. But actually seeing it, not so much.

Thoughts?

I have a lot of gear from The Shop in my closet. This will not make the cut.

Might be a scorcher, but I am not a fan of the whole bison crusade constantly happening on Twitter.

[Demo 19,682]

19 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I have a lot of gear from The Shop in my closet. This will not make the cut.

Might be a scorcher, but I am not a fan of the whole bison crusade constantly happening on Twitter.

Yeah, the bison feels pretty jammed down our throats, though I don’t hate it. But I will always hate the big flat brim. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,119]

For those who don't know or simply don't remember, John Ritter singlehandedly defeated Notre Dame in a game played in December 1971.  The final score was 94-29.  John Ritter scored 31 points!

 

[8bucks 6,370]

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

For those who don't know or simply don't remember, John Ritter singlehandedly defeated Notre Dame in a game played in December 1971.  The final score was 94-29.  John Ritter scored 31 points!

 

I like that we are targeting big time WRs.  I know Rourke gets a lot of credit for great QB play but our WRs are strong.  Those back shoulder throws are impressive but equally impressive is the ability of the WR to turn his body while running to catch it.  I have not seen a drop stat for our WRs but it has to be very low as they seem to catch everything.

[rcbowla 7,046]

2 hours ago, 8bucks said:

I like that we are targeting big time WRs.  I know Rourke gets a lot of credit for great QB play but our WRs are strong.  Those back shoulder throws are impressive but equally impressive is the ability of the WR to turn his body while running to catch it.  I have not seen a drop stat for our WRs but it has to be very low as they seem to catch everything.

Believe last week was the 1st drop of the season from a WR

[Artie86 1,879]

What are Coach Cignetti and Co.'s biggest offseason (positional) needs for next year from the transfer portal?

I ask this because we definitely got exposed a little on both sides of the ball vs. OSU. With some good NIL money, what kind of players can we get or have to have?

Cornerbacks, OLB's, etc.?

Tackles, Guards, Tight Ends, etc. ?