IUFB vs Minnesota - Saturday, 10.31.26 @ 3:30 on CBS-TV -- GAME THREAD

[cbp4iu]

Does Grant get a year next year? If so let him audition for the gig the next 3 games

[BtownStrength]

Just now, cbp4iu said:

Does Grant get a year next year? If so let him audition for the gig the next 3 games

No this is his final year 

[JSHoosier]

5 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

Well, Josh doesn't have anything wrong with his legs that I know of, so he should be able to run if that is his best option. But I agree, something is off, he is missing way too many passes, throwing everything high  or behind his receivers. Like I said, I am reading between the lines, Cig might just be keeping all his options open, wanted USC to have to prepare for both QBs?

He should be able to run, but that yard line is a great tackler.

[Golfman25]

12 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

If #1 is hurt (clearly, something is wrong), why is he playing and why is he running the ball? Clearly Grant can play, and this should give him plenty of confidence.

If #1 is not hurt, WTH is wrong with him? Who's in he head?

I think the pressure of following Mendoza is getting to him. It’s unfair, but everything he does will be compared to Mendoza. Add in an injury, new system and new coaching, it’s just not working out.  He needs to get healthy and then work with the coaches to let Josh be Josh.   Don’t force a square peg into a round hole.  

[LamarCheeks]

What do you do when you play like absolute garbage, yet win to stay alive in the CFP picture. 

When you improve to 35-3 in Cignetti's two-plus seasons?

When your defense rescues absolutely deplorable performances by the offense and special teams?

When you've won three of your past four though could easily have lost all four? 

You sing

 

 

[AZ Hoosier]

2 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

I think the pressure of following Mendoza is getting to him. It’s unfair, but everything he does will be compared to Mendoza. Add in an injury, new system and new coaching, it’s just not working out.  He needs to get healthy and then work with the coaches to let Josh be Josh.   Don’t force a square peg into a round hole.  

No argument here ... but not sure they're forcing Hoover to be Mendoza. And like it or not, somebody has to follow Mendoza, so get out of your head and figure it out.

[rayl456]

21 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

I fully believe that Grant Wilson can win our next 3 games. USC sucks. Wilson is a serviceable game manager.  
 

Big Ten Championship depends on who we play. 
 

I don’t think we have the QB on roster to win the CFP. Hoover can’t string more than 2 or 3 good throws together. And he consistently calls the one play on RPO he can’t read the defenses.  

USC beating OSU 14-6 in the second quarter.  USC looks scary on offense.  JMHO

[IU5355]

Just now, rayl456 said:

USC beating OSU 14-6 in the second quarter.  USC looks scary on offense.  JMHO

Seems like jekyll and Hyde when they leave beautiful sunny southern California. 

Hopefully its cold in Bloomington. 

[LIHoosier]

3 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

Seems like jekyll and Hyde when they leave beautiful sunny southern California. 

Hopefully its cold in Bloomington. 

That'd make a great night game. Not too frigid where you get people in the stands sick, kickoff in the high 40s then gets to around 40 by the 4th quarter.

[Hoosierfan2017]

Hoover has looked bad all season. He was making the same mistakes against the cupcakes. It just didn’t matter because they stunk. I’m sure whatever ‘injury’ he has isn’t helping things, but even a healthy Hoover is mediocre. Roll with Wilson and see what happens. Hoover isn’t making any of those downfield throws Wilson made today. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Indiana football QB Grant Wilson on Charlie Becker: "He was the best man at my wedding...not only is he an awesome guy, he's an awesome football player."

[coonhounds]

Worried about wilson making critical mistakes. Looked like he got away with a couple interceptions.  However hoover cant hit a open receiver so that's a issue lol

[rayl456]

7 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

Seems like jekyll and Hyde when they leave beautiful sunny southern California. 

Hopefully its cold in Bloomington. 

They’re up 17-6

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, coonhounds said:

Worried about wilson making critical mistakes. Looked like he got away with a couple interceptions.  However hoover cant hit a open receiver so that's a issue lol

Wilson could run the system better for sure. But looks infinitely better. Granted that might just be because Minny prepped for hoover

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[Mopladysman]

4 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Wilson could run the system better for sure. But looks infinitely better. Granted that might just be because Minny prepped for hoover

Scouted for overthrows?

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, Mopladysman said:

Scouted for overthrows?

Focus on the run because the QB is going to overthrow.  Then Wilson started connecting on the wide open guys.  It was crazy how that works 

[hoosierdogg]

Well, Cignetti wanted fans to stay until the end of the game.  Mission accomplished. 

[str8baller]

21 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

That'd make a great night game. Not too frigid where you get people in the stands sick, kickoff in the high 40s then gets to around 40 by the 4th quarter.

Their deal with ND was that they’d always come in early-ish October to avoid the cold weather, and ND could come late for the warm weather. 
 

It’s been warm here, but i’d love to get them on a crisp 40 degree night against Haines defense.