2024 IUFB Season

[cthomas]

If we still had a healthy Rourke at qb, I would feel pretty good about rolling into Columbus undefeated. Now I'm not so sure. Jackson handled the second half against Nebraska very well, but the game was mostly over. And, I don't remember any long drives. I'm not taking anything away from Jackson, I really like him, but Rourke is a different guy.

[Artie86]

I ran across these latest BIGTEN team offense/defense rankings. It really floors me as to how our defense (#7) can be ranked lower that both Nebraska (#4)  and Northwestern (#6).... 

Big Ten Off & Def EPA Ranks

School	Off. Rank	Def. Rank
Ohio State	1	2
Indiana	2	7
Washington	4	1
Penn State	3	5
Oregon	5	8
Nebraska	8	4
Minnesota	10	3
USC	7	12
Illinois	6	15
Wisconsin	9	9
Maryland	11	14
Michigan	13	10
Iowa	12	13
Michigan State	15	11
Rutgers	14	16
Northwestern	18	6
UCLA	17	17
Purdue	16	18

 

[Lebowski]

@Artie86

Passing D is the reason. Since we've been ahead every game, our opponent has had to pretty much abandoned the run game. One could argue that our D isn't as good as the stats are indicating because of this factor. But you know as well as I do that just simply isn't true. Our run D is solid. This D can hang with any team in the B1G. But overall, the passing D is the reason we're sitting at seven. We've had some close games for 3 quarters. 

[Josh]

Have you seen the picture of Rourke's supposed fingernail stuck in the Nebraska helmet?

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1848264412211106054

 

[Lebowski]

 

[AZ Hoosier]

CCC and Fisch... 

http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/coaches-show-recap-its-a-big-game-cause-its-the-next-game/2024/10/24

[rcbowla]

11 hours ago, AZ Hoosier said:

CCC and Fisch... 

http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-blog/coaches-show-recap-its-a-big-game-cause-its-the-next-game/2024/10/24

Interesting that Cig says Rourke is "doubtful" for Saturday. 1st that's different from what he said Monday and they seem to not want to commit to him being out. Said he's day to day. Regardless good news

[Hovadipo]

15 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

Interesting that Cig says Rourke is "doubtful" for Saturday. 1st that's different from what he said Monday and they seem to not want to commit to him being out. Said he's day to day. Regardless good news

I kinda wonder if Rourke will be a super-mega emergency QB tomorrow. Tayven gets hurt, we’re in a tight spot that they don’t feel Cherry/Mendoza can get us out of. 

[Artie86]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

I kinda wonder if Rourke will be a super-mega emergency QB tomorrow. Tayven gets hurt, we’re in a tight spot that they don’t feel Cherry/Mendoza can get us out of. 

I can't imagine Coach Cignetti would try to get Rourke back in when he could risk longer healing. Maybe he's trying to keep teams guessing. I fully trust Jackson and am actually excited to see what he brings.

[rcbowla]

16 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

I can't imagine Coach Cignetti would try to get Rourke back in when he could risk longer healing. Maybe he's trying to keep teams guessing. I fully trust Jackson and am actually excited to see what he brings.

I think it's more about if Jackson is hurt. I doubt he "tries" to play him but if your back is against the wall a 60% Rourke is probably better than 100% Cherry or Mendoza (at this point in their careers). But yes there's an element of gamesmanship here as well I'm sure.

[Hovadipo]

23 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

I can't imagine Coach Cignetti would try to get Rourke back in when he could risk longer healing. Maybe he's trying to keep teams guessing. I fully trust Jackson and am actually excited to see what he brings.

 

4 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

I think it's more about if Jackson is hurt. I doubt he "tries" to play him but if your back is against the wall a 60% Rourke is probably better than 100% Cherry or Mendoza (at this point in their careers). But yes there's an element of gamesmanship here as well I'm sure.

Yeah, what rcbowla said. I’m saying a back against the wall, playoffs are on the line situation where Tayven is out of the game in a gotta have it situation.

[Alford Bailey]

I said earlier in the year that Ohio St was the only team we couldn’t compete with on the schedule and I may be wrong about that

[TheWatShot]

1 minute ago, Alford Bailey said:

I said earlier in the year that Ohio St was the only team we couldn’t compete with on the schedule and I may be wrong about that

I still wouldn't take us to beat them no matter where the game was played, but for the first time ever, I think we have the better coach. 

[johnsoniu]

Hoosiers move to 7-1 against the spread on the season. Enjoyable and profitable!

Also got a +290 player prop today on Ellison to get 40+ rush yds and a TD. Legalized theft 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Hoosiers move to 7-1 against the spread on the season. Enjoyable and profitable!
Also got a +290 player prop today on Ellison to get 40+ rush yds and a TD. Legalized theft 

Same.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

So, JMU is really good again, should Cig deplete their roster again?

Seriously though, portal should be interesting to see how high he aims for talent and where he goes to get it.


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[Hovadipo]

MSU next Saturday at 3:30 on Peacock. Nasty work there by the TV folks. 

[BtownStrength]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

MSU next Saturday at 3:30 on Peacock. Nasty work there by the TV folks. 

Peacock only as an undefeated B1G co-leader? New disrespect level unlocked 

[Hovadipo]

6 hours ago, BtownStrength said:

Peacock only as an undefeated B1G co-leader? New disrespect level unlocked 

Nah, they just know how to pump their viewership numbers. A good Indiana team in any sport is a great way to do it. 

[Dave from Dayton]

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4. Select the download icon.

The latter Samsung smart TV option...I am using a Samsung smart TV and have free access to Peacock...when getting into the upcoming games, I see football and basketball games.  But, as of yet, I do not see the Saturday IU vs MSU game.  Maybe because the time was not scheduled until recently.  Dunno.  

Good luck.