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[Berghoosier 116]

11 hours ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Another rb? Unless he's really good it seems like LB would be a better chance for him to get on the field.

I don't know, with Oliver, Scales and Simmons being proven at ILB (take proven as you will) Newton was already at a disadvantage coming from the old SAM backer position to Mike or the new "Stinger" position. Plus, I think the coaches see Oliver and Scales as the best 2 guys at LB by a decent margin and will want them on the field as much as possible.

Finding a niche as the "big back" while Patrick is rehabbing the knee could very well get him on the field more than LB. CKW has shown even with a stud back like Coleman or Howard, he still prefers to get up to 3 backs in the game (mostly because of how many snaps our offense plays, it would be insane to ask 1 or even 2 guys to carry that load all season. Without Patrick and not counting Natee, all our backs are in the 205 range.

It is odd though, on it's face, for a guy to switch positions this late in the game. Wilson is big on guys being at their best when they are happy with where they are though.

Either way he is likely a guy that contributes on every special team and can probably slide easily back to LB if need be.

[RBB89 3,497]

Another rb? Unless he's really good it seems like LB would be a better chance for him to get on the field.

He's still going to play LB. They're just also going to try him as a short yardage back. He played RB in HS.

[Crimson and Cream 5,705]

3 hours ago, RBB89 said:

He's still going to play LB. They're just also going to try him as a short yardage back. He played RB in HS.

Ah ok, that makes sense. So more of a FB right?

[ThompsonHoosier 3,413]

Saw somewhere that safety Brandon Drayton was not admitted to IU and will not be part of the team this season. Looked to be a promising prospect.

[X-Hoosier 529]

I just hope Lagow can get the ball out to one of the top WR/TE groups in the B1G. Simmie Cobbs is going to be a beast. Running game should be fine. I personally don't like Devine Redding but I feel spoiled after Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard.

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[HoosierReb01 7,511]

6 hours ago, ThompsonHoosier said:

Saw somewhere that safety Brandon Drayton was not admitted to IU and will not be part of the team this season. Looked to be a promising prospect.

I believe Drayton ended up at Marshall. Good luck to him.

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

5 hours ago, X-Hoosier said:

I just hope Lagow can get the ball out to one of the top WR/TE groups in the B1G. Simmie Cobbs is going to be a beast. Running game should be fine. I personally don't like Devine Redding but I feel spoiled after Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard.

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Simmie will be great if he can catch the ball. 

[Bobman1 2,909]

Simmie will be great if he can catch the ball. 

That Duke play in the end zone still gives me the shivers.

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[X-Hoosier 529]

[X-Hoosier 529]

Oh the GIFS!

[ThompsonHoosier 3,413]

 

[X-Hoosier 529]

I've watched that hype video like 5 times this week lol.

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[Naturalhoosier 15,353]

5 hours ago, ThompsonHoosier said:

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm so freakin' hyped!  GO HOOOOSIERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Crimson and Cream 5,705]

How did that highlight video not have Redding hurdling Purdue's defender?

[HoosierAloha 29,890]

How did that highlight video not have Redding hurdling Purdue's defender?

Well because it's pu...? It would be like me hurdling my little brother.

[Crimson and Cream 5,705]

2 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

Well because it's pu...? It would be like me hurdling my little brother.

Hey that makes it all the better, younger siblings don't get the easy way out. I'm still waiting for that poster to be made so I can obtain it and hang it in my room.

[X-Hoosier 529]

I think Tegray Scales will have a big year. Would like to see someone in over Simmons. He's like the Trent Richardson of defense.

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[lucel15 3,052]

I think Tegray Scales will have a big year. Would like to see someone in over Simmons. He's like the Trent Richardson of defense.

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FWIW. Depth chart was released in Chicago and Simmons was #2 at a LB spot or whatever the hybrid name was.

[X-Hoosier 529]

FWIW. Depth chart was released in Chicago and Simmons was #2 at a LB spot or whatever the hybrid name was.

What do they call that? Gunner or something idk. But I think we have much better talent than Simmons. And the only reason Simmons is playing us because he is older.

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[X-Hoosier 529]

Bandit. I think that is what they call it.

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