Tuttle hits the portal

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I loved that game…even though BYU undefeated at number 9 not necessarily overrated but did not play in big ten or another power 5 conference..

[Hardwood83 4,763]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

IU would probably have at least 3 victories if Tuttle was a starter.  Besides him transferring from a solid Utah program he stayed at IU behind Penix (and Penix should have been the # 1 qb) (Penix success at Washington is another example of a big embarrassment for IU football) and now behind an inconsistent qb that started each half of most recent game on first play with an interception.  Enough said.  Only at IU.  
(Jack Tuttle is a good qb)….Unless Tuttle simply does not want to play.

Yes and no- So many guys transfer it's hard to use that as an indicator of anything. Some transfer and flourish, some flame-out, many end up average. Too varied to draw conclusions IMO. 

31 minutes ago, TTT said:

And that is IU football past, present, and projected future.

This is sadly accurate. You don't rack up 700 losses all-time by accident. IU should be better than they are right now, but unless & until the admin and fans demand they win consistently, history indicates nothing will change. 

[HoosierX 1,532]

1 hour ago, LamarCheeks said:

Tuttle was pretty bad last year when he started in Penix's place. And I'm guessing he must not show much in practice, because IMO, there have been a handful of times where benching Bazelak would've been warranted -- yet they don't do it.  

As far as Penix -- I'm not sure how his success at Washington is embarrassing for IU. He got hurt every single year he was here -- one time while just running out of bounds.  I'm happy for him that he's having success in Seattle. I might be in the minority, but I don't see that as a huge negative for IU. Not sure what more anybody in Bloomington could've done for him. It's just crappy misfortune for the Hoosiers. 

Agreed. The simple fact is that we couldn't risk him taking first team reps all spring and then getting hurt again. I'm happy for him and am cheering for him but letting him walk was absolutely the right decision.

[TTT 922]

Regarding IU administration and fans wanting and demanding whatever…let it be said that OSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Penn State and the others are doing the same.  In IU’s defense though there are many schools who may do somewhat better…IU football is in a tough situation that there are also many schools that would struggle to do any better than IU football playing in the league they play in.

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23 minutes ago, TTT said:

Regarding IU administration and fans wanting and demanding whatever…let it be said that OSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Penn State and the others are doing the same.  In IU’s defense though there are many schools who may do somewhat better…IU football is in a tough situation that there are also many schools that would struggle to do any better than IU football playing in the league they play in.

Is it too much to ask for mediocrity?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,226]

"Jack and I met last week and had a really, really great time together and just open and honest conversation about him and appreciate everything he's done for us," Allen said. "And he's going to leave Indiana here with two degrees. And most recently he'll be getting his MBA from our Kelley School of Business. So doing everything we can to help him finish up that way. But he has a desire to want to play his final year. So doing everything I can to support him in that."

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/iu/2022/10/17/indiana-football-jack-tuttle-iu-hoosiers-enters-transfer-portal-stats/69567872007/

[maharkn 1,725]

Who is now the backup. Will be go with Dexter or does he move mcculley back if Conner goes down?

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4 minutes ago, maharkn said:

Who is now the backup. Will be go with Dexter or does he move mcculley back if Conner goes down?

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Tuttle is the backup. He's gonna finish the season, then transfer. 

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3 minutes ago, maharkn said:

Who is now the backup. Will be go with Dexter or does he move mcculley back if Conner goes down?

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Just go ahead with Dexter starting next game. 

[HoosierAloha 30,044]

This is sadly accurate. You don't rack up 700 losses all-time by accident. IU should be better than they are right now, but unless & until the admin and fans demand they win consistently, history indicates nothing will change. 

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[TTT 922]

These coaches give such high praise for a player…I get it J.T.has excellent character to deal with the mess called IU football.

LoL and B.S.

and then let him set on bench behind a qb that throws an interception on first play of game to start game and throws interception on his first play to start half number 2.  Plus C.B. has been inconsistent missing on throws that are costly during the entire season. 

[TTT 922]

AT WHAT POINT IS LEO JUST GASLIGHTING or already is.

[TTT 922]

2 hours ago, Rico said:

Is it too much to ask for mediocrity?

For IU football history says yes it is.

[TTT 922]

Half the teams win and the other half lose

Edited October 17, 2022 by TTT

[HoosierX 1,532]

I'm kind of shocked this made the headlines of the ESPN's NCAAF page.

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What I'm trying to figure out is... How can a guy who likely will never play a single snap unless Baezlak gets injured be the team captain?  I get he did a great job pulling the team together in the off-season, but what's the thought process behind "you are the team leader... But you will not have any meaningful impact on the field whatsoever". 

This just goes back to Allen's over reliance on the transfer portal over development. 

[TheWatShot 13,816]

2 hours ago, HoosierX said:

I'm kind of shocked this made the headlines of the ESPN's NCAAF page.

ESPN likes to kick us when we're down. The "first to 700 losses" got some traction in the media as well, and some non-IU fans who were bothered by our success 2 years ago were quick to pounce. 

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1 hour ago, IUFootballEndlessMisery said:

What I'm trying to figure out is... How can a guy who likely will never play a single snap unless Baezlak gets injured be the team captain?  I get he did a great job pulling the team together in the off-season, but what's the thought process behind "you are the team leader... But you will not have any meaningful impact on the field whatsoever". 

This just goes back to Allen's over reliance on the transfer portal over development. 

I personally think captains are overrated, but you won’t find a single guy on that team who doesn’t love and respect Tuttle. I actually think him being named a captain with no on-field impact proves that. 

[Alford Bailey 12,373]

So if Bazelak goes down IU would play the backup (Tuttle)  who already announced he’s leaving the program?

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On 10/17/2022 at 3:25 PM, maharkn said:

Who is now the backup. Will be go with Dexter or does he move mcculley back if Conner goes down?

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I'd read Dexter was the backup.  I find it hard to believe that Tuttle see's the field at all (regardless of QB injuries).