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[DoctorP 1,100]

With Cherry now questionable, there’s gotta be a Jack Tuttle type who is willing to take more $ to be a backup than starting for Sam Houston St. I’m not asking for much in terms of talent…weren’t we just linked to the WSU QB before he decided to return?

Maybe not

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1 hour ago, DoctorP said:

Yeah, not saying he has to be of that high quality. But somebody who’s played at lower levels and can run the offense if our primary guy goes down. 
Who’s our #2 right now?

Assuming Cherry is out next season, the depth chart at QB:

1. F. Mendoza
2. A. Mendoza
3. Bell

An experienced backup would be very welcome.

 

[RaceToTheTop 26,069]

6 minutes ago, DoctorP said:

Yeah, not saying he has to be of that high quality. But somebody who’s played at lower levels and can run the offense if our primary guy goes down. 
Who’s our #2 right now?

I think Alberto Mendoza is #2 right now.  Yet to be seen who is #2 when Tyler Cherry is healthy but sounds like he could be out awhile.

The # of roster able players is changing.  NCAA changed it to 105 players which is about 20 less than now BUT they didn't put a limit of the number of those players that are on scholarship, so a team could put 105 on scholly.  The SEC is sticking to the 85 scholarship limit....not sure what the Big Ten is doing.

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9 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

I think Alberto Mendoza is #2 right now.  Yet to be seen who is #2 when Tyler Cherry is healthy but sounds like he could be out awhile.

The # of roster able players is changing.  NCAA changed it to 105 players which is about 20 less than now BUT they didn't put a limit of the number of those players that are on scholarship, so a team could put 105 on scholly.  The SEC is sticking to the 85 scholarship limit....not sure what the Big Ten is doing.

That goes into effect next season, right? 

I think that even though they don't all have to be on scholarship, they do all have to get some profit share or something like that. I thought no more walk-ons. They can also do partial scholarships, it'll no longer be a headcount sport.

That the SEC is limiting it to 85 scholarships is probably because to increase the number of football scholarships they'd also need to increase the number of women sport scholarships and/or cut scholarships in other men's sports due to Title IX.

[FootballSchool 129]

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1875361656823320711?s=46

“Former Ohio State offensive tackle Zen Michalski is expected to transfer to Indiana“

 

let’s go!

Edited Saturday at 02:04 AM by FootballSchool

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5 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1875361656823320711?s=46

“Former Ohio State offensive tackle Zen Michalski is expected to transfer to Indiana“

 

let’s go!

Floyd Central kid 

[Demo 20,302]

6 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1875361656823320711?s=46

“Former Ohio State offensive tackle Zen Michalski is expected to transfer to Indiana“

 

let’s go!

Committed, per On3.

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3 minutes ago, Demo said:

Committed, per On3.

Excellent. I like the idea of getting transfers from a school like OSU. Especially on the OL.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-picks-up-commitment-from-ohio-state-transfer-ot-zen-michalski/

[FootballSchool 129]

Looks like he will slot right into right tackle. Looks to be an above average run blocker and a average pass blocker.

 

6-6, 320

Edited Saturday at 02:27 AM by FootballSchool

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31 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1875361656823320711?s=46

“Former Ohio State offensive tackle Zen Michalski is expected to transfer to Indiana“

 

let’s go!

High ceiling.  Was ranked as the 21st best OT out of high school and was the second highest rated recruit out of Indiana.  

Did not get in many games for Ohio State.  This season he saw 158 snaps.  Started one game this season (against Nebraska).  Came in midway through the game the first time OSU played Oregon.  Returned back to the bench after suffering an injury against Nebraska.  PFF gave him a solid run blocking grade this season but a poor pass blocking grade.

[RaceToTheTop 26,069]

Any word on Tyshawn Wyatt yet?  Believe he visited.  James Madison offensive lineman, played both guard and tackle at JMU.

[AH1971 1,499]

19 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

High ceiling.  Was ranked as the 21st best OT out of high school and was the second highest rated recruit out of Indiana.  

Did not get in many games for Ohio State.  This season he saw 158 snaps.  Started one game this season (against Nebraska).  Came in midway through the game the first time OSU played Oregon.  Returned back to the bench after suffering an injury against Nebraska.  PFF gave him a solid run blocking grade this season but a poor pass blocking grade.

He did not play very well against Nebraska. Let’s hope Bostad can get the best out of him the way he did with Wedig who had a phenomenal year.

[AH1971 1,499]

https://x.com/espzynalerts/status/1875372867891949681?s=46&t=w6QCfPv_ohX9q670DTqgcA

Suggesting Khalil Benson is returning to Indiana. 

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Just now, AH1971 said:

https://x.com/espzynalerts/status/1875372867891949681?s=46&t=w6QCfPv_ohX9q670DTqgcA

Hahahaha 

[FootballSchool 129]

Old Dominion QB Grant Wilson Has committed to Indiana. There’s the answer to a couple debates, IU needed a backup qb and found one!

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,472]

Old Dominion QB Grant Wilson Has committed to Indiana. There’s the answer to a couple debates, IU needed a backup qb and found one!

Wow. That was quick. Looks like a great depth addition.


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[FootballSchool 129]

ESPZYN has predicted Kahlil Bensin to return to IU from Colorado!

 

If he’s right, In the span of an hour, IU has secured their OLine for next year!

Edited Saturday at 03:18 AM by FootballSchool

[Demo 20,302]

31 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Old Dominion QB Grant Wilson Has committed to Indiana. There’s the answer to a couple debates, IU needed a backup qb and found one!

Kind of a curious background. Was at Fordham for 2 years and barely played. Transferred UP into the Sun Belt and started from day 1. Huh, don’t hear that one every day. Looks like he had the best game of his career against Cig/JMU in ‘23. 26-36 for 277 with 2 td’s no picks. So the staff and a bunch of the JMU kids have certainly seen him up close. 

[Artie86 1,976]

1 hour ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Floyd Central kid 

…..”The Knobs” as we call ‘em! Lol

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41 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Old Dominion QB Grant Wilson Has committed to Indiana. There’s the answer to a couple debates, IU needed a backup qb and found one!

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-adds-old-dominion-transfer-qb-grant-wilson-from-the-portal/