Indiana vs Virginia Game Thread 09/08 7:30PM ET BTN

[Stuhoo]

 

 

 

CODY ZELLER’S TWITTER FEED:

 

“Great win the Hoosiers!!! 2-0!!! I felt guilty that I couldn’t be there in person so I put on my poncho and watched the game in my shower! Felt like I was there!”

 

[Stuhoo]

25 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Was thinking the same thing.


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That’s because great minds think alike 

(yet fools seldom differ)

 

[HoosierAloha]

I thought we'd have to score again to win. We didn't score in the 2nd half and won!!




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[Old Friend]

1 hour ago, Magnanimous said:

Eh....this is a game we normally lose. Too many times has a team beat us on the last drive because we left too much time on the clock. Hard to read this team right now given we opened on the road and played in a monsoon tonight. We need to consistently play better D, which Allen has improved upon since his arrival. We're recruiting better as well. 

Do I think we're anywhere near becoming a B-level program ala West Virginia or Missouri? No. But I do think the pieces are falling into place for this program to become more like Minnesota or Iowa on their "off years" in that we should be able to pull off a quality upset in most seasons, expect 8 wins a season, and pull in top 40 recruiting classes every few years. We're definitely not doormats anymore.

I don't think that Debord is going to be the OC beyond a few more seasons, but he's not a terrible pick right now as Allen settles into building the program's identity.

I think we can be better than that, but I was referring to some who said it was a loser's mentality to believe we will never be on par with Ohio State, etc.

[Old Friend]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Ramsey can throw downfield just fine. They were playing in a monsoon tonight and he still completed 73% of his passes. 

Your eyes work?

His completion % might be the most misleading stat in sports.

[VO5]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

 Stevie Scott runs all whole lot like Jordan Howard. 

 From what I saw tonight, maybe even a touch faster and just as good. 

Missed the game for a wedding. Glad to hear this; makes me feel a tiny bit better about our season

[Hoosierfan2017]

18 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

Your eyes work?

His completion % might be the most misleading stat in sports.

My eyes are just fine. They've watched him throw 5 touchdowns in the first two games this year. He doesn't have a cannon but he has a serviceable arm that can make throws downfield when the staff opens up the playbook. 

[CSP]

37 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

Your eyes work?

His completion % might be the most misleading stat in sports.

Wow. 

[Magnanimous]

50 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

I think we can be better than that, but I was referring to some who said it was a loser's mentality to believe we will never be on par with Ohio State, etc.

Wisconsin proved that a large enough commitment to the program and the right coach(es) can transform a team from nothing into a premier program, but I agree that it's naive to just think we can go from a historical bottom-dweller into a perennial power by "committing" more to the program. It's a fairly established club at this point.

[rcbowla]

Ok I didn’t see the game but why the hate for Ramsey. Completed 16 of 22 for like 9 yards per catch. Hardly terrible judging from the conditions. 

Like others said his WR's bailed him out numerous times, terrible decision/throw in 2nd half, seemed slower on scrambles and runs tonight (could've been weather), almost zero zip on passes and just seemed ok overall. Again he was ok as was most of the team. His #'s though were certainly misleading. I think he's our version of Alex Smith. He'll do fine and won't make a bunch of mistakes but in the end you aren't going anywhere with him. He just doesn't change the game like someone with a great set of skills whatever they may be.

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[Lebowski]

Great win! 

Horrible weather.  Power 5 opponent.  Front 5 and front 7 controlled the line of scrimmage.    

Ramsey and Scott is exactly what Coach Allen is looking for on the offensive side.  It's not pretty but effective.  Ramsey's ability to run the ball is the reason why Scott racked up 200+ on a power 5 conference football team.  If Virginia didn't adjust after IU's first drive, Ramsey more than likely rushes for 100+ yards.  Ramsey was able to read his options effectively and Scott let his front 5 open holes for him.  It was absolutely beautiful to watch.  

Most importantly, IU was able to run the ball and put Virginia in a lot of 3rd and longs all while the defense pretty much won this game and that will be the mantra of IU football under Coach Allen.  

[Gahoosierfan]

I would love to see a sell out for Ball State. 

[Toothdr]

Did you watch the last two Purdue games?


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Lol. True


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[Sota Hoosier]

Ramsey has his issues but I’m comfortable with him leading the offense. He’s made some mistakes but I feel good he can learn and correct those (did not feel that way about Lagow). His arm isn’t as strong but he finds other ways to positively impact the game. Son of a coach and has that QB leadership way about him. More long term, I’m encouraged about he and Scott leading the way the next few years. If Penix proves himself and supplants Ramsey, that’s great too.

Very young team right but 2-0 with a solid chance at 3-0. I’m on board.

Side note: it’s crazy how good our LBs were the last couple years. It’s no more evident than watching this young defense the first couple games.


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[CSP]

8 hours ago, rcs29 said:

Like others said his WR's bailed him out numerous times, terrible decision/throw in 2nd half, seemed slower on scrambles and runs tonight (could've been weather), almost zero zip on passes and just seemed ok overall. Again he was ok as was most of the team. His #'s though were certainly misleading. I think he's our version of Alex Smith. He'll do fine and won't make a bunch of mistakes but in the end you aren't going anywhere with him. He just doesn't change the game like someone with a great set of skills whatever they may be.

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Did you go to the game? And MAYBE the INT was a poor decision. I cant think of any other poor decisions. 

[rcbowla]

Did you go to the game? And MAYBE the INT was a poor decision. I cant think of any other poor decisions. 

I was not one of the 7 people in attendance. And maybe??? It absolutely was a bad decision and not sure an argument could be made otherwise.

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[LIHoosier]

For posterity...and evidence for that poor trash can's attorney.

[JSHoosier]

10 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

My eyes are just fine. They've watched him throw 5 touchdowns in the first two games this year. He doesn't have a cannon but he has a serviceable arm that can make throws downfield when the staff opens up the playbook. 

I'd like to see them open the playbook up a little more with him so we have a better idea; right now it's some saying the playbook is closed because he's so limited and others saying he looks more limited because they don't open the playbook much.  I still fall more in the latter camp because we've seen him make good throws downfield both last year and early on this year.  Passing is definitely something he still needs to work on and as a RS soph he's not a finished product.

And that INT was horrible.

[CSP]

You can literally take nothing away from the passing last night other than it was insane we threw it as well as we did. 

[CSP]

1 hour ago, rcs29 said:

I was not one of the 7 people in attendance. And maybe??? It absolutely was a bad decision and not sure an argument could be made otherwise.

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I was there the entire game. I am not all that sure it would have been a bad decision in a dry game.. rain game maybe, Timian didnt help him at all by not coming back, so yeah I'm making an argument against it. You said the WRs "bailed him out" .... no, they played well in the conditions, Ramsey didnt need bailed out because he didnt do anything wrong. Ramsey simply couldn't launch the ball downfield because of the conditions. It was brutal. Ramsey has been so solid through 2 games.