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Ponds named BiG 10 Defensive Player of the week

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2024/10/28/football-ponds-picked-as-big-ten-defensive-player-of-the-week

… his first Hoosier interception going 67 yards the other way for the game's opening touchdown. It was his first career pick-6 – college or high school – and is the longest defensive touchdown scored by an IU player since Jameel Cook Jr. took one for 96 yards against FIU in 2015.

His second interception came in the second quarter and set up Indiana's second scoring drive of the game. The two interceptions versus Washington mark the first multi-interception game by a Hoosier in Big Ten play since Jamar Johnson at Ohio State (2; 2020).

He was the highest-graded defensive back in the Power 4 during Week 9 (93.5) per Pro Football Focus. His four-career interception are tied for No. 2 among active FBS true sophomores.

He is the sixth Indiana defensive back to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week since the awards began in 1987 and the first since Johnson in 2020 versus Penn State.

Early voting in small town Indisna..

Wife and I voted this morning at the Courthouse in our small town...we live close. But on a county road.

Brief wait..ten minutes at most.

Lady working check in said that since they opened on October 8th, 7,000+ people had voted, amounting to more than 10% of the total county population...

And this is a bright red county...

Just checked IU Alumni site,

doesn’t look like they have any event at, or near Spartan Stadium this wknd. If anyone has heard anything different, let the board know, please. I have a feeling will be a great IU turnout.

Been there a bunch of times and tailgate scene is very good, but be prepared to walk. The lots are quite spread out. Their fans have also been very cool to this visitor in past trips.

After the game…..

….as the teams were standing on the field talking, I saw about 7-8 IU players go over to talk with Washington’s #3. They were all shaking hands and in an extended conversation with him for several minutes. The IU guys were all players from last year’s roster. It was then that I realized that #3 was Jordan Shaw from the IU team last season. I had completely forgotten that he ended up at Washington and is starting there.

Now I’m the cool friend

I’ve been going to games for 55 years.
Sat through oppressive heat,extreme cold,rain and snow.
Went to games by myself when I couldn’t give away a ticket.
I’ve had numerous surgeries and health issues the past 4 years so I have not been physically able to go to many games.
But I bought tickets for Nebraska,Washington and Michigan.
I was in so much pain yesterday I was almost in tears but I don’t regret going Saturday for a minute.
I’ve been waiting for this for 55 years and if I had to crawl I was going to be there.
My Dad started taking me to games when I was 10,sure wish he was still here to see this.
Now my IU basketball buddies who have given me Hell for wasting my time and money on IU football are hitting me up.
Sorry fellas not a chance but enjoy another winter of Woody 🏀

FBS current team stats

Forget the AP poll. Two-thirds of the way through the season, here's where IU ranks nationally in some key categories:

  • Scoring Offense: #2
  • Total Offense: #6
  • 3rd down conversion pct: #3
  • Red zone offense: #14
  • Rushing Defense: #4
  • Total Defense: #5
  • Scoring Defense: #7
This is an exceptionally good team, on both sides of the ball.

MSU is a huge game! We need to beat them and then we can look forward to the first CFP rankings on November 5.

Go Hoosiers!

My Hope

🚨If……who am I’m kidding…….when The Great Donald wins I hope you liberals (looking at you @Aloha Hoosier, @TheOriginalHappyGoat, @Bowlmania and plenty of others) can give @dbmhoosier the respect he deserves for his never wavering, always on point, political analysis. The fact he tries to still educate you people even through all the insults and hurtful words is a testament to his great character.

Which, brings me to my 2nd point. @mcmurtry66 @hookyIU1990 @DANC @Joe_Hoopsier I’d like to nominate DBM for The Dream Team 2024 Greatest Samaritan Award. Thanks for reading. Make it a great Sunday.
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