IUFB Offseason Updates

[Hovadipo]

Ward only playing long enough to get his record is TRASH. Cristobal doesn’t seem like the type of guy to go for that. 

[Demo]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

Ward only playing long enough to get his record is TRASH. Cristobal doesn’t seem like the type of guy to go for that. 

I didn’t realize that was the deal. Thought maybe he’d just gotten nicked a little and shut it down. That is a touch sketchy. 

[Artie86]

13 minutes ago, Demo said:

I didn’t realize that was the deal. Thought maybe he’d just gotten nicked a little and shut it down. That is a touch sketchy. 

…..a touch? That is outright selfish not to finish, especially since the ended up losing.

[Hoosierfan2017]

1 minute ago, Artie86 said:

…..a touch? That is outright selfish not to finish, especially since the ended up losing.

Honestly way worse than sitting out the entire game, imo. I understand the injury concerns when you’re about to be a first round pick, but playing until you set a personal record and then quitting on your team afterwards is just so selfish to me. 

[JerryYeagley23]

4 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Honesty I had largely forgotten about the bowls. They used to mean something, but now they are largely meaningless with the expanded playoff, transfer portal, opt outs, etc. You get stuff like Cam Ward playing one half so he can set an individual record and then sitting out the second half when his team needs him/has a chance to win. Give me a shot at a national championship every time over a bowl game. 

Don’t disagree at all. My rant was probably a little bit because I’m just watching college football without much interest at this point and jonesing for some more meaningful IU games. Also as I mentioned, I went to the Gator bowl and feel like I missed out on a great experience gathering with my fellow alumni for a few days and having some fun. I couldn’t really swing for the ND tickets. Nor did I really want to pay those prices just to see an away game in South Bend in the cold. Hopefully there will be many more bowl games and CFP quarterfinals in our future. We shall see. 

[go iu bb]

I think he was out of eligibility anyways. Good luck to him.

[Demo]

 

Done deal. Sorry, Kirby.

[Pagoda]

24 minutes ago, Demo said:

 

Done deal. Sorry, Kirby.

I'm a being homer fan, but it's so damn awesome to see IUFB program become such an appealing option for recruits.  We're stable with a staff that has worked together a long time, the players improve (especially QBs), and so far we have won.

Compare that to schools with off the field issues (UGA), a circus atmosphere (Colorado), erratic coaches (Lane), pressure to perform after struggling (Auburn, USC, OK, etc.).  If you're a recruit, IU is one of the places that's a safe bet for your career.

[southsidehoosier]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-makes-addition-of-new-qb-coach-chandler-whitmer-official-cignetti-comments/

[Demo]

 

I almost spit my coffee. Yeah, I don’t care if that kid was only here 1 year, he’s a freaking legend and he’s on the Rushmore of IUFB.

[Stuhoo]

57 minutes ago, Demo said:

It can be done.

I tore my ACL in the HPER during my third year of law school at IU. Six weeks on crutches and then full rehab/full go with a knee brace. Didn't have the ACL replacement surgery until about eight years later; played sports the whole time in-between. And I tried it with my super-skinny/no muscle protection legs. Made me slow as **** (even for me -  I was already slow as ****).

Explains why Rourke was soooo slow when he was on the move. Super gut check move to play P5 ball with it; props to our O-line for keeping him upright for almost the whole season.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Rourke is a warrior.

[Hovadipo]

Name the stadium after him. 

[Home Jersey]

Absolute legend. Hope there’s a spot on the staff here for him if/when he eventually wants one. Just an insane amount of grit. 

[southsidehoosier]

1 hour ago, Home Jersey said:

Absolute legend. Hope there’s a spot on the staff here for him if/when he eventually wants one. Just an insane amount of grit. 

Him as QB coach someday would be amazing 

[go iu bb]

2 hours ago, Demo said:

 

I almost spit my coffee. Yeah, I don’t care if that kid was only here 1 year, he’s a freaking legend and he’s on the Rushmore of IUFB.

Holy crap. Tough as nails.

[monskisprodigy]

That's wild...leading Indiana to the CFP with a torn ACL. GOAT Status.

I guess I will quit telling my wife about my stubbed toe from this morning...I walked all the way to my office chair across the house, thought it was truly a brave act... 

[Demo]

 

Well, ok then. 

[Hovadipo]

Oh, we're playing like big dogs now baby.

(Also, that's what you pay your OC-in-waiting 10000000%)

[Stuhoo]

20 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Oh, we're playing like big dogs now baby.

(Also, that's what you pay your OC-in-waiting 10000000%)