Introduce a new fan to Indiana football

[HoosierLarry 7]

Hi everyone!

 

I'm a high school senior and I'll be studying at IU next year in the Kelley school of business. I'm a huge football fan and grew up cheering for Notre Dame, but I plan on supporting the Hoosiers from now on! I know next to nothing about the program other than Coach Wilson is doing big things and it seems that we are steadily improving. I am hopeful that I can be a manager or somehow involved in the program, maybe working with the SID. Eventually I want to be a graduate assistant and I really think that Coach Wilson would be a great person to learn under. I'm hoping you guys can catch me up on the program- offensive/defensive breakdown in terms of scheme and personnel, recruiting history, AD/coach relations, etc... Any help would be much appreciated. I'll be on this board a lot I'm sure.  Go Hoosiers!

[HoosierLarry 7]

After reading around the board a bit I can see CKW is not as well liked as I had figured... Definitely sounds like Mallory needs to go... 

[Parakeet Jones 3,740]

Here is an introduction to IU football from a guy who has followed it since the mid 80's:

 

Heartache.

 

Good luck to you though.  

[HoosierLarry 7]

Here is an introduction to IU football from a guy who has followed it since the mid 80's:

 

Heartache.

 

Good luck to you though.  

Coming over from Notre Dame fandom, heartache is nothing new. Heres to hoping things turn around!

[Dalton26 16,892]

Coming over from Notre Dame fandom, heartache is nothing new. Heres to hoping things turn around!

Notre Dame heartache isn't even in the same league as IUFB heartache.


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[HoosierLarry 7]

Notre Dame heartache isn't even in the same league as IUFB heartache.


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It was close during the Willingham years... From heartbrache in the sense of 3-9 to getting embarrassed during the NC I've had my fair share. I'll definitely be sticking with IU through it all though. 

[johnsoniu 6,227]

After reading around the board a bit I can see CKW is not as well liked as I had figured... Definitely sounds like Mallory needs to go... 

 

Most people think CKW is pointing things in the right direction and perfectly fine with giving him a couple more years. However, the failure to pull the plug on Mallory is wearing peoples patience thin, presently company included.

[RoadToZion 373]

Ill give you some advice. Go to the tailgate fields and get as drunk as you can before the game if you plan on going in. If not, still get as drunk as possible in the fields. 

[JSHoosier 19,771]

Most people think CKW is pointing things in the right direction and perfectly fine with giving him a couple more years. However, the failure to pull the plug on Mallory is wearing peoples patience thin, presently company included.

I think if Mallory is brought back then Wilson should be on a short leash, and let's face it Mallory is unfortunately coming back if he's out recruiting.

 

What makes it worse is that now he can say there was improvement as long as we don't have the worst defense in conference history, and in year 4 that shouldn't be where the bar is set.

[KingPG21 6,582]

Be prepared to throw your hands up in the air out of frustration more often than not. 

[johnsoniu 6,227]

I think if Mallory is brought back then Wilson should be on a short leash, and let's face it Mallory is unfortunately coming back if he's out recruiting.

 

What makes it worse is that now he can say there was improvement as long as we don't have the worst defense in conference history, and in year 4 that shouldn't be where the bar is set.

 

Absolutely agree JS. Which is why I find it so maddening that CKW has choosen to stake his future on a proven bad coordinator. I don't know if its his ego that refuses to admit it was a crappy hire or some sense of loyalty he learned from Stoops, who is fiercely loyal to his assitants. Of course, Stoops never had a DC that thought a twist was a type of ice cream cone.

[JSHoosier 19,771]

Absolutely agree JS. Which is why I find it so maddening that CKW has choosen to stake his future on a proven bad coordinator. I don't know if its his ego that refuses to admit it was a crappy hire or some sense of loyalty he learned from Stoops, who is fiercely loyal to his assitants. Of course, Stoops never had a DC that thought a twist was a type of ice cream cone.

Maybe he's just too offense oriented, and the way he always blames the offense when the defense lays another rotten egg it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

[OliviaPope40 6,411]

Be prepared for some good games and some bad games and drink when you can.

[HoosierLarry 7]

I'm really looking forward to being a Hoosier... This board is great... What type of scheme does Mallory run? Are there any strong points on the defense? For example in the preseason Notre Dame last year thought the defensive line would be a strength while the linebackers would be a deficiency. How does the defense for IU look? 

 

I know Wilson is also a great offensive mind and his teams score tons of points... is that through an Oregon-esque offense of just a fast pace? I know IU had 3 QBs this year, what does next years QB competition look like?

[OliviaPope40 6,411]

Let me say welcome to the board and don't be afraid to get involved in the conversation.

[JSHoosier 19,771]

I'm really looking forward to being a Hoosier... This board is great... What type of scheme does Mallory run? Are there any strong points on the defense? For example in the preseason Notre Dame last year thought the defensive line would be a strength while the linebackers would be a deficiency. How does the defense for IU look? 

 

I know Wilson is also a great offensive mind and his teams score tons of points... is that through an Oregon-esque offense of just a fast pace? I know IU had 3 QBs this year, what does next years QB competition look like?

Let me describe Mallory's scheme.

 

Allow wide open passes and running lanes you could drive a truck through, and pray the offensive player drops the pass or trips over his own feet.

 

EDIT:  Oh, I know what you're thinking right now.  "That bad?".  No, it's worse.  He's an incompetent fool that could manage to turn a semi competent offense into an unstoppable force.  If he's not fired someone else should be for possessing a level of stupid human kind has never seen before.

[OliviaPope40 6,411]

JS is the Doug Mallory master he knows his entire plan from top to bottom and isn't afraid to speak his mind on Mallory.

[HoosierLarry 7]

What type of offense is run and who are the offensive stars? 

[JSHoosier 19,771]

JS is the Doug Mallory master he knows his entire plan from top to bottom and isn't afraid to speak his mind on Mallory.

I'm not a master of anything.  I just think retaining Doug Mallory would be a Hindenburg level disaster.

[OliviaPope40 6,411]

I'm not a master of anything.  I just think retaining Doug Mallory would be a Hindenburg level disaster.

I agree with you on that it would be a disaster.