IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[Hovadipo 56,530]

This might end up being a top-8 portal class. We’ll add a few more after spring ball too. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,216]

Staes is a highly regarded transfer, even with the pedestrian numbers. 

Tennessee's passing game was poop this year and Staes was TE2. Experienced playing top level competition, at minimum. 

[Crimson and Cream 5,843]

This offense has really rounded into shape. I'd imagine they're done on that side for now until they see how it all looks in spring practice. 

[rcbowla 7,138]

2 hours ago, Crimson and Cream said:

This offense has really rounded into shape. I'd imagine they're done on that side for now until they see how it all looks in spring practice. 

Would still like a couple more OL pieces but skill position wise I'd say we're pretty well set

[RaceToTheTop 26,187]

Transfer player spreadsheet updated with Staes commitment.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HkHOPCXQowEXP28uvzvaAHspgGxBnh9w_jCR8y3U_uM/edit?usp=sharing

[RaceToTheTop 26,187]

3 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

This might end up being a top-8 portal class. We’ll add a few more after spring ball too. 

Currently at #15.  However, there are some top programs that have not added many and will likely pass us.  For instance, Miami is 16th but has only added 8 so far.

[DChoosier 8,653]

3 hours ago, rcbowla said:

Would still like a couple more OL pieces but skill position wise I'd say we're pretty well set

100%

Have been hoping for a “holy sh!te” OL commitment as our need to upgrade the OL was apparent in 1/2 of UM, OSU and  ND games. (it didn’t help that it turned out Rourke was playing with. bum acl)

[Brass Cannon 24,876]

How mobile is our new QB. Even a slight improvement in mobility could be big 

[Pagoda 626]

12 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

How mobile is our new QB. Even a slight improvement in mobility could be big 

He is reasonably mobile, much more than injured KR.  It should be a big difference.

The other factor is he was sacked something like 40 times at Cal, tops in the FBS.  That has to be such a nightmare to deal with, and just providing basic protection could result in a huge pop in his stats.  Getting away from Cal's terrible OL plus Cignetti's QB magic has me really excited about his upside next year.

[Artie86 1,977]

1 hour ago, Pagoda said:

He is reasonably mobile, much more than injured KR.  It should be a big difference.

The other factor is he was sacked something like 40 times at Cal, tops in the FBS.  That has to be such a nightmare to deal with, and just providing basic protection could result in a huge pop in his stats.  Getting away from Cal's terrible OL plus Cignetti's QB magic has me really excited about his upside next year.

…..I bolded something that just came to my mind about some questionable play by Rourke well as some questionable play calling by Sunseri, Shanahan and Cignetti. Forgive me if this has already been brought up…..I can’t imagine that some of Rourke’s late season performances and (qb) play calling during our late season/2 losses aren’t directly related to keeping his torn ACL safe and playable. Has it been determined when his ACL was torn?
I remember thinking during parts of those games, “Why is he not scrambling out of the pocket or running more to get out of these situations?” 

[Pagoda 626]

2 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

…..I bolded something that just came to my mind about some questionable play by Rourke well as some questionable play calling by Sunseri, Shanahan and Cignetti. Forgive me if this has already been brought up…..I can’t imagine that some of Rourke’s late season performances and (qb) play calling during our late season/2 losses aren’t directly related to keeping his torn ACL safe and playable. Has it been determined when his ACL was torn?
I remember thinking during parts of those games, “Why is he not scrambling out of the pocket or running more to get out of these situations?” 

The most recent tear was August.  I don't know how it evolved over the season, which is another consideration.

[Artie86 1,977]

3 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

The most recent tear was August.  I don't know how it evolved over the season, which is another consideration.

Was it public knowledge that he tore his ACL early on before the season started? It would have been all over the news and how devastating it would be. At least, I don’t ever remember hearing about it. 

[Pagoda 626]

1 minute ago, Artie86 said:

Was it public knowledge that he tore his ACL early on before the season started? It would have been all over the news and how devastating it would be. At least, I don’t ever remember hearing about it. 

I didn't see anything until a week ago.

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,999]

7 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

Was it public knowledge that he tore his ACL early on before the season started? It would have been all over the news and how devastating it would be. At least, I don’t ever remember hearing about it. 

They kept it quiet from what i recall and pretended like it was something minor the times he sat out.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,216]

1 hour ago, Pagoda said:

He is reasonably mobile, much more than injured KR.  It should be a big difference.

The other factor is he was sacked something like 40 times at Cal, tops in the FBS.  That has to be such a nightmare to deal with, and just providing basic protection could result in a huge pop in his stats.  Getting away from Cal's terrible OL plus Cignetti's QB magic has me really excited about his upside next year.

Lets say he lost on avg-- 5 yards a sack... 

That would make him 46 carries 310 yards and 2TDs.. vs Rourke(taking out his sack yardage)... 26 carries 165 yards and 2TDs. 

For sure more of a threat than torn ACL Rourke. 

[moyemayhem 1,295]

3 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

How mobile is our new QB. Even a slight improvement in mobility could be big 

The first 30 seconds of this highlight video give you a good idea of Mendoza’s mobility.  He’s absolutely a threat, and can pick up big chunks of yards with his speed.
 

 

[ebridges24 2,446]

1 hour ago, moyemayhem said:

The first 30 seconds of this highlight video give you a good idea of Mendoza’s mobility.  He’s absolutely a threat, and can pick up big chunks of yards with his speed.
 

 

This is why I wanted him so bad

[MemphisHoosier 2,266]

S Christian Harrison to Cincy.

There remains reported interest on the two NC St. Safeties - Fitzgerald & Boykin.

[FootballSchool 171]

My remaining portal wishlist

 

Wr: Tru Edwards

OLB: Jimmori Robinson

S: Bishop Fitzgerald

 

I hope I can speak it into existence!!

[Demo 20,337]

https://x.com/CBB_Central/status/1878118420144648239
 

Dude makes my freaking skin crawl. Yeah, what NFL/NBA agents do and what NIL agents do are EXACTLY the same.