Analysis: The significance of a 4-0 start

[Kilroy 271]

Yes. We had only won 1 conference game going into that game. What a pathetic time for the Big Ten.

 

Though, I think we're mixing up the Wisco games. They beat us 83-20 back in 2010, that wasn't our near championship season, that was 2012 (Bucks undefeated season). They only beat us 51-3 that game.

 

It was a 62-14 thrashing in 2012. So many of those, its hard to remember. 

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

It was a 62-14 thrashing in 2012. So many of those, its hard to remember. 

You're totally right. It was 51-3 in 2013 right? I remember Wisco's scores decreased at a perfectly linear rate, so I should have guessed I was missing one.

 

Same margin of victory though! 

[Kilroy 271]

You're totally right. It was 51-3 in 2013 right? I remember Wisco's scores decreased at a perfectly linear rate, so I should have guessed I was missing one.

 

Same margin of victory though! 

 

http://www.winsipedia.comis a great website for historical evaluations of match-ups. Surprised we actually beat Wisconsin 5 times in a row within my lifetime.

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

http://www.winsipedia.comis a great website for historical evaluations of match-ups. Surprised we actually beat Wisconsin 5 times in a row within my lifetime.

Pre/Early-Alvarez they were pretty terrible. I assume that's when we beat them 5 times in a row. Everyone beat them back then.

 

Unless you're really really old.

 

Edit: Oh man. The winsipedia page for Indiana is super sad.

Edited September 28, 2015 by MartintheMopMan

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

Everyone understands that we are about to lose 5 of the next 6 right?

No. I'm not a loser and I'm not going to count the losses before the games even played. I understand the tough parts just starting, but we need to toughen up to meet it. You might be right in the end, hell, it might be 6 losses in the next 6, but until each game is over, its still winnable. Let's let losers do the negative thinking.

[jmhbone 18]

In 1979, the Hoosiers were 7-4 under Lee Corso and won 4 of their first 5 games. They lost to a very good Colorado team by one point or would have been 5-0. They ended the season with an exciting win at the Holiday Bowl over BYU 38-37.

[akhosrof 1,168]

I don't think the significance of our 4-0 start can be overstated in regards to recruiting either. I read on Twitter there will be a lot of recruits at this game. The game will be sold out, if we can simply play OSU close, many prospects are going to take notice and want to look into, and possibly be a part of, what CKW is building.

[indianato 157]

No. I'm not a loser and I'm not going to count the losses before the games even played. I understand the tough parts just starting, but we need to toughen up to meet it. You might be right in the end, hell, it might be 6 losses in the next 6, but until each game is over, its still winnable. Let's let losers do the negative thinking.

I agree. Hell, let doom and gloomers hit the road and let fans have fun and root the team on. Upsets happen every Saturday. Its why the games are played.

[OliviaPope40 6,517]

This is the first time in 25 years that we have been 4-0. 

Edited September 30, 2015 by OliviaPope40

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

When was the last time IU fans could let their imaginations and expectations run wild about a good season?  I agree the next 6 games are going to be rough but live a little!  I want to see how the team competes against O$U before writing them off in all of the next 6 games.  If somehow IU could hang tough against O$U and then get a win @PSU that would be the next step for this team. 

 

From ESPN

 

 

Despite losing against O$U, our projected results actually improved from last week per ESPN.

 

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

Our odds actually dropped against Purdue.

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

Our odds actually dropped against Purdue.

Probably because of how they played against MSU

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

Probably because of how they played against MSU

Oh. I'm sure. Also why MSU is number 3 now. Surprised they didn't drop another spot or two.

[The Ola Depot 1,213]

Oh. I'm sure. Also why MSU is number 3 now. Surprised they didn't drop another spot or two.

They're 4 in AP. The top 5 had a pretty bad week last week so there wasn't much movement for just barely winning a game.

[Kilroy 271]

Everyone understands that we are about to lose 5 of the next 6 right?

 

Just going to bring this back up to the top for no specific reason...

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

Just going to bring this back up to the top for no specific reason...

Don't you feel stupid now? I mean, it looks like it will be 6 of 6. You way overestimated us.

[Kilroy 271]

Don't you feel stupid now? I mean, it looks like it will be 6 of 6. You way overestimated us.

 

So no faith against Iowa or Michigan? One complete game is all it will take. 

[Brass Cannon 24,801]

So no faith against Iowa or Michigan? One complete game is all it will take. 

 

Complete Game?  From IU football is that a thing?

[mhoban 161]

It's not impossible for us to run the table from here if we get our act together over the bye week. The receiver coverage scheme is not working so let's hope these smart and highly paid coaches have a Plan B.