IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[8bucks]

8 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Mendoza had, at least, 6 runs of 15+ this season.... Rourke had 0. Mendoza also had a 50 yard run against Stanford where he looks flat out fast, Rourke's long was 12. 

any idea how many rourke had in 2022/23?  He seemed to be more mobile before the injury. I prefer a dual threat especially if their accuracy is near 70%

[Hovadipo]

27 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

looking at those highlights you would think he would have a lot of rushing yards but Rourke had about twice as many in 2022 and again in 2023.  Mendoza seems quicker and his accuracy near 70%. He seems like he could be a good fit but one that TJ might also be able to compete with for that role.

I think Kurtis was a LOT more mobile before his knee injury and Ohio seemed to use it. He ran for almost 800 yards there, and still went for about 20 yards a game after the injury. We just didn't scheme up any running for him this season.

[HoosierFan1994]

Love that the staff is going to get a top portal QB. I'd love for TJ to stick around and compete, but I feel if IU wants to continue to be in the college football playoffs, you have to have an elite QB. 

[FootballSchool]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/transfer-cornerback-making-indiana-official-visit-241966819/

 

Cornerback Visiting. Josh Moten, Marshall. Had the highest coverage grade in the country.

Edited December 12, 2024 by FootballSchool

[CSP]

Tracy, Wheeler, Mendoza, and Moten seem like a really good 4 to start our portal season off with. 

[AH1971]

1 hour ago, FootballSchool said:

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/transfer-cornerback-making-indiana-official-visit-241966819/

 

Cornerback Visiting. Josh Moten, Marshall. Had the highest coverage grade in the country.

Highly rated kid coming out of high school who originally committed to TAMU.

[FootballSchool]

Just now, AH1971 said:

Highly rated kid coming out of high school who originally committed to TAMU.

Yup! A guy to get excited about! Him and ponds could be lockdown.

[Brass Cannon]

This is the most important off-season in IU Football history.  We need to upgrade talent so we can compete with the boys. 
 

If we want to make it back to the playoffs next year we have no choice but to win all the games that we are favored but to win 1 on the road we won’t be favored. 
 

But really anything less than 10-2 will be a backslide. We have to prove them wrong and sustain the success. 
 

So far I like what I am seeing. But as we have learned in basketball.  You can be in the mix for 50 top recruits and it doesn’t matter. You gotta land. Them fingers crossed 

[ebridges24]

5 hours ago, ap2345 said:

He has but IU is focused on someone else 

 

5 hours ago, ap2345 said:

He has but IU is focused on someone else 

Would rather have Mendoza anyways.

[TucsonHoosier]

1 hour ago, Brass Cannon said:

This is the most important off-season in IU Football history.  We need to upgrade talent so we can compete with the boys. 
 

If we want to make it back to the playoffs next year we have no choice but to win all the games that we are favored but to win 1 on the road we won’t be favored. 
 

But really anything less than 10-2 will be a backslide. We have to prove them wrong and sustain the success. 
 

So far I like what I am seeing. But as we have learned in basketball.  You can be in the mix for 50 top recruits and it doesn’t matter. You gotta land. Them fingers crossed 

Couldn’t agree more! Been kinda anxious about our performance in the portal so far.
 

We already have a lot of key players returning next year. If we can fill the holes with some solid players, there’s no reason to believe we can’t be better next year.

[Hovadipo]

13 minutes ago, Demo said:

No, no, not buying that they’ve contacted  “Fluff Bothwell”. Next we’ll be talking about App St LB “Ben Dover” and our interest in Pepperdine QB “Jack Meoff.”

If it makes you feel any better, Fluff is anything but. This was taken when he was in high school. 

[Demo]

 

Tino needs to get the hell away. I don’t want to start hating the guy yet, but I will.

[rcbowla]

2 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

This is the most important off-season in IU Football history.  We need to upgrade talent so we can compete with the boys. 
 

If we want to make it back to the playoffs next year we have no choice but to win all the games that we are favored but to win 1 on the road we won’t be favored. 
 

But really anything less than 10-2 will be a backslide. We have to prove them wrong and sustain the success. 
 

So far I like what I am seeing. But as we have learned in basketball.  You can be in the mix for 50 top recruits and it doesn’t matter. You gotta land. Them fingers crossed 

Not really trying to argue your point but I'd say 9-3 with our schedule next year would still be a fantastic season. We would still be in the cfp top 25 and momentum would continue. Technically you are correct that less than 10-2 would be a backslide but it's also not realistic, right now, for us to expect IU in the playoffs with 10-2 or better every year. We can get there though.

[rcbowla]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

If it makes you feel any better, Fluff is anything but. This was taken when he was in high school. 

That HS S&C coach should probably get a look from a college program. Holy crap

[Brass Cannon]

9 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

Not really trying to argue your point but I'd say 9-3 with our schedule next year would still be a fantastic season. We would still be in the cfp top 25 and momentum would continue. Technically you are correct that less than 10-2 would be a backslide but it's also not realistic, right now, for us to expect IU in the playoffs with 10-2 or better every year. We can get there though.

Yeah it would be a pretty good season. But that would still be a backslide. And a 9-3 record would mean no signature wins in yet another season.  Barring a signature win and dropping a winnable game canceling each other out. 

[Hovadipo]

10 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

That HS S&C coach should probably get a look from a college program. Holy crap

That is what the kids call “built different”.

[Lebowski]

All-Sun Belt HM 
Jr DB Josh Moten out of Marshall visited Btown today. 

https://x.com/Indysports1812/status/1867267800529875048
 

Moten posted 38 tackles and 5 INTs this season and had a 90.6 PFF grade. One of the top CBs in the G-5. Started his career at A&M.

[go iu bb]

Question about Mendoza. He has pretty impressive numbers and can run but I saw he got sacked 41 times (over 3.5/game). Was his line just that bad? Or were there QB sneaks that didn't go anywhere that just counted as sacks instead of runs for some reason? Is he just not good at avoiding the rush?

For that completion percentage and possibly with a bad line, were a ton of his throws short? Did he throw many bombs?

I haven't watched any Cal which is why I ask. Great numbers and a big guy so I hope IU can land him.

[Hoosierfan1901]

51 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Question about Mendoza. He has pretty impressive numbers and can run but I saw he got sacked 41 times (over 3.5/game). Was his line just that bad? Or were there QB sneaks that didn't go anywhere that just counted as sacks instead of runs for some reason? Is he just not good at avoiding the rush?

For that completion percentage and possibly with a bad line, were a ton of his throws short? Did he throw many bombs?

I haven't watched any Cal which is why I ask. Great numbers and a big guy so I hope IU can land him.

I don’t think Cal had a good line, one of their bigger issues this season. Was highly inconsistent and inexperienced. Plus, I’m pretty sure they had 2 experienced starters out for most of the season. Several Cal articles complaining about the offensive line to back that up.

[tyappleg]

54 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Question about Mendoza. He has pretty impressive numbers and can run but I saw he got sacked 41 times (over 3.5/game). Was his line just that bad? Or were there QB sneaks that didn't go anywhere that just counted as sacks instead of runs for some reason? Is he just not good at avoiding the rush?

For that completion percentage and possibly with a bad line, were a ton of his throws short? Did he throw many bombs?

I haven't watched any Cal which is why I ask. Great numbers and a big guy so I hope IU can land him.

From what I gathered from the CFB reddit; both the O-Line and WR room were a total mess all year (not sure if injuries or talent issues).  They were all very upset to be losing Mendoza, which is typically a great sign.