Game Thread: 9/18 vs. Cincinnati - Noon - ESPN

[RaceToTheTop 27,636]

sack him and get to half.

[kreigh8 2,111]

Need to get back to running the ball like they were in the first quarter. I’d expect Cincy to make the adjustment and not flinch on IUs line shifting. They are going to score. IU offense needs to carry their own weight. Winnable game - just need to answer

[Banksyrules 5,215]

Dammit. Just so ticked off.  I hope we can bring a good stable quarterback in the future. 

[RaceToTheTop 27,636]

5 minutes ago, IUfan_Charlie said:

Time for Penix to never see the field again. I like the guy but he’s clearly just not the same player anymore. 

Truth is last year, despite our success, Penix was incredibly inaccurate.  56% accuracy in today's game isn't going to get it done.  If Maryland had any kind of team last year, they kill us when he goes 6 of 19.

[Dave from Dayton 3,659]

IU needs to shake off that terrible targeting call and ejection of McFadden.  DL needs to get back to doing what they were in the first 20 minutes.  I don't know what to say about Pen but he needs a talking to. ..and some protection.  OC needs to call short passes until our runs start to work again.  And each time we get down within the 20 get some points.  This thing can go south pretty quickly.  And if you can do it, I sure want to see that targeting hit again...I can't see it...bogus call.

[Southside 1,914]

Penix is who he is. He's better rolling. So roll him more. Helps the OL out too.

 

[Banksyrules 5,215]

2 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

IU needs to shake off that terrible targeting call and ejection of McFadden.  DL needs to get back to doing what they were in the first 20 minutes.  I don't know what to say about Pen but he needs a talking to. ..and some protection.  OC needs to call short passes until our runs start to work again.  And each time we get down within the 20 get some points.  This thing can go south pretty quickly.  And if you can do it, I sure want to see that targeting hit again...I can't see it...bogus call.

He doesn’t need protection.  His two interceptions happened when he had plenty of time in the pocket. 

[Southside 1,914]

Just now, Banksyrules said:

He doesn’t need protection.  His two interceptions happened when he had plenty of time in the pocket. 

He was under extreme pressure and got hit during the last INT. 

The first INT, I'm pretty sure his arm was hit on the throw (the announcer said as well, but they didn't show the replay).

Not saying he's an accurate QB, just being real though... 

[RaceToTheTop 27,636]

9 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

Dammit. Just so ticked off.  I hope we can bring a good stable quarterback in the future. 

They likely did this year in Donaven McCulley.  24th rated incoming quarterback and 236th ranked player overall.

[RaceToTheTop 27,636]

1 minute ago, Southside said:

He was under extreme pressure and got hit during the last INT. 

The first INT, I'm pretty sure his arm was hit on the throw (the announcer said as well, but they didn't show the replay).

Not saying he's an accurate QB, just being real though... 

Yeah, there was pressure on both.  The issue is o his decision to throw into coverage when he's pressured that's the issue.  Rolling him out is meant to avoid pressure.  Makes the throws harder, but makes hopefully doesn't make him make snap decisions.

[Southside 1,914]

1 minute ago, brumdog45 said:

Yeah, there was pressure on both.  The issue is o his decision to throw into coverage when he's pressured that's the issue.  Rolling him out is meant to avoid pressure.  Makes the throws harder, but makes hopefully doesn't make him make snap decisions.

Agreed.

I'd roll him all game to be honest.... 

 

[Banksyrules 5,215]

1 minute ago, Southside said:

He was under extreme pressure and got hit during the last INT. 

The first INT, I'm pretty sure his arm was hit on the throw (the announcer said as well, but they didn't show the replay).

Not saying he's an accurate QB, just being real though... 

Don’t know what to tell ya. If you can’t handle that type of pressure (which is normal in the top conferences) then you need to stop being quarterback. Especially if your that accurate. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,971]

Well that was a pathetic ending to the half. Penix has to stop being so stupid with the ball. Offensive play calls have to be aggressive. Offensive line has to keep getting push. Losing McFadden is huge but the defense can't just quit with him out. I don't think Allen is the answer as the backup by any means. Need some speed in McFaddens spot. 

[Banksyrules 5,215]

Not the best of starts. 

[RaceToTheTop 27,636]

Returning kicks from the endzone is the sign of selfishness.

[Brass Cannon 25,155]

Never been a huge Penix fan but unfortunately we don’t have a guy to trust behind him. 

[mamasa 15,613]

Was really hoping to see Tuttle in

[LIHoosier 27,120]

Awesome, burning a 2nd half timeout within a minute

[Banksyrules 5,215]

Yes excellent. Let’s be generic enough so they can  be bored and not hurt us ............

[Brass Cannon 25,155]

1 minute ago, LIHoosier said:

Awesome, burning a 2nd half timeout within a minute

To throw an incomplete pass