Game Thread: IUFB vs. Indiana State | 9/8 @ 7:00 on BTN

[Hovadipo 59,543]

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! *gets run over by tom allen in an F-350*

 

Indiana State is badddd, folks. Saw that trainwreck in person Thursday night. If they had their starting QB, they'd be alright, but he seems to be out for a few weeks. As usual, their defense is rock solid, but their horrendous, uncreative offense keeps them on the field for 75% of the game. A tale as old as time...sound familiar?

Will be some good vibes for our 2 young QBs and the IU defense will be absolutely teeing off. I'm not sure if they'll give up 100 total yards.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,125]

Be solid, and get the young guys some reps. 

No injuries, get ready for Louisville. 

[IU_FanClub 1,774]

Was pleasantly surprised by the defense Saturday especially given how pathetic the secondary was last season. Was very disappointed in the offense. Main thing I want to see Friday is us throwing the ball a ton and then choosing 1 QB from then on.

[Demo 21,836]

4 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! *gets run over by tom allen in an F-350*

 

Indiana State is badddd, folks. Saw that trainwreck in person Thursday night. If they had their starting QB, they'd be alright, but he seems to be out for a few weeks. As usual, their defense is rock solid, but their horrendous, uncreative offense keeps them on the field for 75% of the game. A tale as old as time...sound familiar?

Will be some good vibes for our 2 young QBs and the IU defense will be absolutely teeing off. I'm not sure if they'll give up 100 total yards.

You cannot lose to this guy. You cannot. 

[Hovadipo 59,543]

1 minute ago, Demo said:

You cannot lose to this guy. You cannot. 

He might be the worst Division 1 quarterback I’ve ever had the displeasure of watching. It’s pretty unbelievable that this kid is going to school for free because of football. 

[Scotty R 2,803]

39 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

He might be the worst Division 1 quarterback I’ve ever had the displeasure of watching. It’s pretty unbelievable that this kid is going to school for free because of football. 

I don't think ISU is D1

[Hovadipo 59,543]

14 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

I don't think ISU is D1

They are. Thanks though. 

[Scotty R 2,803]

12 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

They are. Thanks though. 

They are ? I thought they were FCS

[TheWatShot 14,955]

Didn't take long for the annual "FCS is NOT D2" reminder. 

[Hovadipo 59,543]

10 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

They are ? I thought they were FCS

Did you know that FCS is Division 1?

[Scotty R 2,803]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Did you know that FCS is Division 1?

I don't consider that D1

[Hovadipo 59,543]

Just now, Scotty R said:

I don't consider that D1

Well that’s fine, but you’re wrong. 

[TTT 1,130]

Does IU get a 38-0 half time lead and kind of coast to 42 to 0 or 3 or 7 playing 2n, 3rd, and 4 th stringers starting middle of quarter 3.  The physical difference has to be such a mis-match.

[Dave from Dayton 3,892]

20 minutes ago, TTT said:

Does IU get a 38-0 half time lead and kind of coast to 42 to 0 or 3 or 7 playing 2n, 3rd, and 4 th stringers starting middle of quarter 3.  The physical difference has to be such a mis-match.

Empty the bench.

[Lebowski 2,991]

Damn shame this game is on a Friday. I'll be watching it on my phone while attending Friday Night Lights. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 87,780]

We need a better negotiator at the table!

 

 

[LIHoosier 27,268]

We need a better negotiator at the table!
 
 

IIRC they paid Idaho something in the range of 800 large last year. This is a bargain!

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[Hovadipo 59,543]

19 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

IIRC they paid Idaho something in the range of 800 large last year. This is a bargain!

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My guess would be a big chunk of that was IU paying for travel. Sycamores might just carpool lol.

[Stuhoo 85,531]

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

We need a better negotiator at the table!

 

 

Not sure how that makes financial sense for Ball State.

[craigyv88 384]

Idaho actually got $1.2 million in 2021 and $1.3 million for the return trip last year.  I'll take any easy non-con games we can get, but man $2.5 million for 2 wins is a hefty price tag.

Why Indiana is paying an FCS school $1.2M to play Saturday (usatoday.com)