IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Not a portal player but I'll put it here anyway.  Story is behind the paywall.

[FootballSchool]

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

Not a portal player but I'll put it here anyway.  Story is behind the paywall.

“Indiana coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are hosting Naperville (Ind.) North QB Jacob Bell for an official visit this weekend. 

As a senior Bell completed over 63 percent of his passes for 3,082 yards and 38 touchdowns to just seven interceptions. He added four more rushing scores.”

I heard some smoke that IU mighthire Ball State’s QB coach. Trying to nab Ball State’s QB commit would make perfect sense.

https://x.com/swiltfong_/status/1869354117346349342?s=46

Edited December 18, 2024 by FootballSchool

[go iu bb]

TDH has on the portal tracker page that Beau Pribula, backup QB from Penn State is visiting.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-transfer-portal-tracker-following-the-2024-regular-season/

[FootballSchool]

Also:

“Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula has visits scheduled to Iowa, UCF and Indiana, a source tells @On3sports. @mzenitz first. 

Indiana visit is lined up for this weekend.”

https://x.com/petenakos_/status/1869428562203488442?s=46

 

Wonder if this means Mendoza is a UGA guy? Also doesn’t fit “production over potential,” to bring in a highly recruited backup quarterback. But, it is Interesting Iowa is on his visit list; they got their QB for next year: (hank brown). So, looks to be he’s okay sitting or competing for a job!
 

We shall see, I trust CCC!

Edited December 18, 2024 by FootballSchool

[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

Would Mendoza start at UGA?  Hopefully not losing out on him.

I think a Pribula vs Jackson competition might be pretty close.  Neither really has a leg up on experience...Although Jackson would have an advantage of being in the system longer.

Going after Bell is curious given CCC had recently commented that we don't need another young QB given that he took 2 in last class.  Hopefully doesn't mean a transfer leaving.

 

[AH1971]

37 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

“Indiana coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are hosting Naperville (Ind.) North QB Jacob Bell for an official visit this weekend. 

As a senior Bell completed over 63 percent of his passes for 3,082 yards and 38 touchdowns to just seven interceptions. He added four more rushing scores.”

I heard some smoke that IU mighthire Ball State’s QB coach. Trying to nab Ball State’s QB commit would make perfect sense.

https://x.com/swiltfong_/status/1869354117346349342?s=46

QB coach or former HC? Mike Neu would be a great addition to the IU staff.

[Lebowski]

13 minutes ago, Hurryin' Hoosiers said:

Would Mendoza start at UGA?  Hopefully not losing out on him.

I think a Pribula vs Jackson competition might be pretty close.  Neither really has a leg up on experience...Although Jackson would have an advantage of being in the system longer.

Going after Bell is curious given CCC had recently commented that we don't need another young QB given that he took 2 in last class.  Hopefully doesn't mean a transfer leaving.

If I had to make a bet in Vegas, that is exactly the reason for the Bell interest. 

[AH1971]

38 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Also:

“Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula has visits scheduled to Iowa, UCF and Indiana, a source tells @On3sports. @mzenitz first. 

Indiana visit is lined up for this weekend.”

https://x.com/petenakos_/status/1869428562203488442?s=46

 

Wonder if this means Mendoza is a UGA guy? Also doesn’t fit “production over potential,” to bring in a highly recruited backup quarterback. But, it is Interesting Iowa is on his visit list; they got their QB for next year: (hank brown). So, looks to be he’s okay sitting or competing for a job!
 

We shall see, I trust CCC!

Pribula would have started at a lot of schools, just unfortunately was behind Drew Allar. He’s not an ordinary backup QB as he’s appeared in every game the last two years as PSU has put a couple of packages in for him.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Im a little confused with the plan for QB is, does this all still continue to happen if Mendoza commits next week? I’m also curious the staffs plan for Cherry long term. 

[CSP]

4 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Im a little confused with the plan for QB is, does this all still continue to happen if Mendoza commits next week? I’m also curious the staffs plan for Cherry long term. 

is Cherry better than Mendoza? 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

6 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

is Cherry better than Mendoza? 

Which one lol

[CSP]

2 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Which one lol

the younger one

[AH1971]

13 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Im a little confused with the plan for QB is, does this all still continue to happen if Mendoza commits next week? I’m also curious the staffs plan for Cherry long term. 

I'm guessing Mendoza isn't a lock if Pribula is visiting. Cig isn't going into next season with just one experienced QB on the roster. Cherry has 4 years of eligibility remaining and another 1-2 seasons to develop before turning him loose. 

[Hovadipo]

19 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

is Cherry better than Mendoza? 

I've been holding this one back because there's plenty of logical reasons for it, but...they did give Mendoza some snaps this year. None for Cherry.

At the very least I found it interesting.

[CSP]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

I've been holding this one back because there's plenty of logical reasons for it, but...they did give Mendoza some snaps this year. None for Cherry.

At the very least I found it interesting.

Bingo. I think some are assuming Cherry is ahead of Mendoza? But I don't think that's the case, personally. 

[AH1971]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I've been holding this one back because there's plenty of logical reasons for it, but...they did give Mendoza some snaps this year. None for Cherry.

At the very least I found it interesting.

Mendoza and Cherry both played in the Western Illinois game although Mendoza came in as the 3rd stringer.

[FootballSchool]

I heard some people say Cherry is last on the official depth chart.

[Hovadipo]

Pribula could mean that Mendoza is out, but it could just be due diligence too. This thing moves so fast that if you miss on your main guy in a big position of need, you're sitting there on Dec. 28th with your thing in your hand.

[FootballSchool]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Pribula could mean that Mendoza is out, but it could just be due diligence too. This thing moves so fast that if you miss on your main guy in a big position of need, you're sitting there on Dec. 28th with your thing in your hand.

Like I said, He's visiting Iowa and Iowa already got their QB. Its interesting.

Edited December 18, 2024 by FootballSchool

[sirhoosierlot]

6 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Like I said, He's visiting Iowa and Iowa already got their QB. Its interesting.

you're telling me you'd turn down a free trip to iowa in december???