Game Thread: IUFB Spring Game | 8pm on BTN

[Hovadipo 56,697]

First spring game in a long time. Whatever it is they show us, I’m excited to see it. 

[IUc2016 7,121]

I'm ready. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,417]

Looking forward to reports from those able to attend.  Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates.  Currently indicating 34% chance of isolated t-storms starting at 8:00 and increasing % each hour thereafter.

[IUc2016 7,121]

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

Looking forward to reports from those able to attend.  Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates.  Currently indicating 34% chance of isolated t-storms starting at 8:00 and increasing % each hour thereafter.

You may already know this,  but it is televised on BTN so you can watch even if you do not attend.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,417]

18 minutes ago, IUc2016 said:

You may already know this,  but it is televised on BTN so you can watch even if you do not attend.

Totally slipped my mind.  Another damn senior moment I suppose.  Thanks for the reminder.

[Napleshoosier 10,415]

Awesome!  Looking forward to watching Sig &Co.! 

[Lebowski 2,810]

Y'all have no idea what kind of ecstatic I am today. Hopefully, it's the beginning of an IUFB era I've been dreaming for my entire life.

No self imposed limitations. -Coach Cig

[Demo 20,409]

Never seen a spring football game. What’s the structure? Is there an actual game format or is it a series of situational vignettes? 1v1’s, 2v2’s and so on or subbing in and out?  I need education here.

[Hovadipo 56,697]

46 minutes ago, Demo said:

Never seen a spring football game. What’s the structure? Is there an actual game format or is it a series of situational vignettes? 1v1’s, 2v2’s and so on or subbing in and out?  I need education here.

Everyone kind of does it differently, but it’ll most likely be a very structured scrimmage. Entirely scripted, limited reps, quick whistles, etc. Probably a few special teams plays sprinkled throughout. Some get into situational stuff specifically, some just play it straight up. 

It looks like they’re going to make it competitive with a scoring system, two 15-minute periods, offense vs defense (some mix up teams with both sides of the ball). I’d be shocked if he doesn’t go 1v1 and on down the line with how he talks. 

[Lebowski 2,810]

15 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Everyone kind of does it differently, but it’ll most likely be a very structured scrimmage. Entirely scripted, limited reps, quick whistles, etc. Probably a few special teams plays sprinkled throughout. Some get into situational stuff specifically, some just play it straight up. 

It looks like they’re going to make it competitive with a scoring system, two 15-minute periods, offense vs defense (some mix up teams with both sides of the ball). I’d be shocked if he doesn’t go 1v1 and on down the line with how he talks. 

It'll be 1v1, that's how he rolls. 
 

 

 

[Hovadipo 56,697]

Just now, Lebowski said:

It'll be 1v1, that's how he rolls. 
 

 

 

GOOD ON GOOD LET'S CRACK SOME PADS

[Golfman25 5,733]

4 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

It'll be 1v1, that's how he rolls. 
 

 

 

Extremely hard not to like this guy.  

[Golfman25 5,733]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

Never seen a spring football game. What’s the structure? Is there an actual game format or is it a series of situational vignettes? 1v1’s, 2v2’s and so on or subbing in and out?  I need education here.

He's got a special scoring system so the defense can add points and make it a competition.  

[JSHoosier 20,400]

16 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

He's got a special scoring system so the defense can add points and make it a competition.  

I read touchdowns and safeties are scored as normal, then 4 points for turnovers and 3 points for defensive stops.

[Lebowski 2,810]

This will be a glorified practice so the casual fan and some die hard fans of football watching will get bored will quick. Personally, I'm just stoked to see what kind of team we've got right now. I'm betting the offense will be two fold better than last year's and the team as a whole will be a lot more fundamentally sound.

[Golfman25 5,733]

47 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

I read touchdowns and safeties are scored as normal, then 4 points for turnovers and 3 points for defensive stops.

yeah something like that.  

[Chris007 45,226]

I heard we’re favored. Anyone tailgating? Beautiful weather. 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,795]

Why did IU stop having spring games?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,417]

FWIW BTN's television schedule only has a 90-minute slot scheduled for tonight.

[Hovadipo 56,697]

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

FWIW BTN's television schedule only has a 90-minute slot scheduled for tonight.

Should be plenty of time. Two 15-minute periods will go fast.