2025 IUFB Season

[Pagoda]

Due to his role changing he wasn't in the spotlight as much this season.  I was glad he made such a huge play in the championship game that got him some credit he deserved.  Great player.

 

[BtownStrength]

18 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Due to his role changing he wasn't in the spotlight as much this season.  I was glad he made such a huge play in the championship game.  Great player.

 

Agree. Kamara deserves his flowers. Asked to change positions to fit scheme and kept his head down grinding even when I'm sure it was tough. Could not be happier for him having a huge play on the biggest stage! 

[JerryYeagley23]

Does anybody have any experience or info on how to donate to IU’s NIL? I checked out Hoosier Connect and when I sign in the only option is a link to Bison Drop store. Is this a mobile thing, is desktop different? Thought you could make one time donations or set up recurring. 

[LIHoosier]

32 minutes ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Does anybody have any experience or info on how to donate to IU’s NIL? I checked out Hoosier Connect and when I sign in the only option is a link to Bison Drop store. Is this a mobile thing, is desktop different? Thought you could make one time donations or set up recurring. 

https://www.inforindiana.com/join

[AZ Hoosier]

This talks about Indiana's increased spending on football

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/we-cant-treat-it-like-an-intramural-sport-anymore-iu-went-all-in-on-football-with-magnificent-results/

[lillurk]

Anyone else feeling bittersweet that we may never see a team so special again? That we don’t get another game to watch? I can’t wait for the ‘26 team but there’s no topping perfection.

And yet: ‘24-present IUFB is the best sports story of basically any lifetime, and we get to watch chapter 3 starting with spring ball.

[Brass Cannon]

22 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Anyone else feeling bittersweet that we may never see a team so special again? That we don’t get another game to watch? I can’t wait for the ‘26 team but there’s no topping perfection.

And yet: ‘24-present IUFB is the best sports story of basically any lifetime, and we get to watch chapter 3 starting with spring ball.

We will never see a team this special again. Not at IU and probably never anywhere. They started the season as the team with the most losses all time. 
 

It’s bittersweet but this team was special in a way that no team we ever see will be 

[Pagoda]

36 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Anyone else feeling bittersweet that we may never see a team so special again? That we don’t get another game to watch? I can’t wait for the ‘26 team but there’s no topping perfection.

And yet: ‘24-present IUFB is the best sports story of basically any lifetime, and we get to watch chapter 3 starting with spring ball.

I get why some do.

I don’t.  College teams are transitory and it is what it is.  I’m thrilled it happened and I get to rewatch it for years.

Next year’s team and likely teams beyond that will have chances to do special things too that would be extremely enjoyable for us fans.  For those who experienced ‘76, I’m sure they still had a great time in ‘81 and ‘87!

And to be clear, I don’t need a natty to enjoy this IUFB program.

I can’t wait for the spring game.  A lot of exciting new players to see.

[Stuhoo]

34 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

We will never see a team this special again. Not at IU and probably never anywhere. They started the season as the team with the most losses all time. 
 

It’s bittersweet but this team was special in a way that no team we ever see will be 

Not bittersweet.

Just sweet.

[HoosierX]

37 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

We will never see a team this special again. Not at IU and probably never anywhere. They started the season as the team with the most losses all time. 
 

It’s bittersweet but this team was special in a way that no team we ever see will be 

Also started the season with the opposing team scoring a touchdown on the very first play, crazy how just about everything went right after that.

[Brass Cannon]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Not bittersweet.

Just sweet.

The bittersweet part is we will try and tell future fans what if was like to experience. And we will always come up short.  

[Hovadipo]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Not bittersweet.

Just sweet.

Or as Big Head Todd would say, “more sweet than bitter”

[str8baller]

3 hours ago, lillurk said:

Anyone else feeling bittersweet that we may never see a team so special again? That we don’t get another game to watch? I can’t wait for the ‘26 team but there’s no topping perfection.

And yet: ‘24-present IUFB is the best sports story of basically any lifetime, and we get to watch chapter 3 starting with spring ball.

I still see stuff online and have to shake my head and smile thinking about “that really happened.” I think the football team could carry on and have quite a bit of success but never recapture a run like that.

[TheWatShot]

Does anyone else get a little nervous watching the highlights because you're afraid it was too good to be true? Like, Sharpe won't actually intercept the pass, or Mendoza will fumble after the initial hit on his run? 

 

I'm only able to watch the blocked punt because nobody shows highlights of a punt, so that one obviously went our way. 

[Brass Cannon]

19 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

Does anyone else get a little nervous watching the highlights because you're afraid it was too good to be true? Like, Sharpe won't actually intercept the pass, or Mendoza will fumble after the initial hit on his run? 

 

I'm only able to watch the blocked punt because nobody shows highlights of a punt, so that one obviously went our way. 

That’s just over a century of trauma  talking.  But yes it’s normal I do the same thing