IU - despite 2 drops that wasted our first possession - dominated early.

We went 3 and out. Then we forced a 3 and out.

Then we worked ‘em for a TD 3 straight possessions and forced 3 punts while giving them 27 yards total. Domination.

Then we let up, the heat got us maybe a little, and we gave them a long drive for a TD.

They got a net 11 yards to start the second half, then we worked them again 13 plays for 68 then stalled at the 17 and settled for a FG.

They went 3 and out.

A hold cost us the next posession.

They worked for 37 yards - on 10 plays - and we picked them.

We are still dominating them. When they move it, it’s a struggle.

Hold costs us another possession. Big sack and they go for it on 4th and 19 from their own 38. Domination.

This one bothers me - we go 7 plays to their 30. 4th and 13. We go for it instead of trying the 47 yard FG. Hmmm.

Game is over at 24-7, but we still have fresh RB legs and Green gets a long gut run for a closer TD. 31-7.

I saw what I expected from FIU. Decent offense and a weaker defense.

We were a grinder and our defense mostly played solid to good.

I liked our plays and play calling. Decent runs. Short possession passes. Positive yards over potential. Left. Right. Routes and runs against the grain. We were hard to get a hold of, and fought for the extra yard.

Western Illinois should give us a chance to correct and hone and give depth game reps before we fly out to play a game in an old stadium and whip some azz.

Can't wait for Kickoff!

This weekend

Hope it is not a concussion.

Go to assembly hall now as they are having a bball alumni gathering. Saw trace Jackson davis on his way out.

Game day is upon us, as the Hoosiers open up the season at home on Saturday at 3:30pm against the Panthers.

Follow along this live game thread throughout!

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Colonel Oleksiy Mes, considered Ukraine's top pilot died Monday while piloting the first F-16 to be considered a combat loss. Known as 'Moonfish', Mes actively lobbied the west to escalate the conflict, by introducing the aircraft into the war theater. His compatriot, Andriy 'Juice' Pilshchkov. another of Ukraine's top pilots, did not survive training, along with two others involved in a mid-air collision.
Speculation is that Mes was shot by an American Patriot battery, during Monday's attack by Iskander, Kalibr, glide munitions and various drones, in 15 of Ukraine's 22 oblasts.

It's a little early in the week for this but it's Game 1, so let's get things rolling.

FIU 14
IU 31

Go Hoosiers!

Am I crazy or does it look like a video game you are watching

Looks like it will be a bit cooler on Saturday.
Highs in the area today are 95F while Saturday will be 80F. Showing scattered thunderstorms during the morning up until noon tomorrow and then clearing by game time and partly cloudy throughout the afternoon.

Thought IU showed good speed on offense and system is much more creative. D played good. It’s FIU. Cig knows they have a ways to go.

Can anyone help explain why the IU game is listed on BTN but the BTN site lists Northwestern on 8-31 at the 3-6 time?
My actual Xfinity lists the Northwestern game as well.

Don Fischer:

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Serious discussion only, please.

A widowed Jewish lady, still in good shape, was sunbathing on a deserted beach in Boca Raton, Florida.

She looked up and noticed that a man her age, also in good shape, had walked up, placed his blanket on the sand near hers and began reading a book.

Smiling, she attempted to strike up a conversation with him;

"How are you today?"

"Fine, thank you." he responded, and turned back to his book.

"I love the beach. Do you come here often?" she asked.

"First time since my wife passed away 2 years ago." he replied and turned back to his book.

"I'm sorry to hear that. My husband passed away three years ago and it is very lonely, she countered "Do you live around here?" She asked.

"Yes, I live over in Pompano." he answered, and again he resumed reading.

Trying to find a topic of common interest, she persisted, "Do you like pussy cats?"

With that, the man dropped his book, came over to her blanket, tore off her swimsuit and the most passionate lovemaking ensued enveloping them in a self-made sand storm.

When the cloud of sand began to settle, she gasped and asked the man;

"How did you know that was what I wanted?"

The man replied; "How did you know my name was Katz?"





and a chick....

Just went ahead 14-13 over Wisconsin early in the 4th quater.

I tuned in just in time to hear Broc Lowry's name mentioned after he took a snap. Came right out after that.

3 BTN channels of the Northwestern game. Why do I pay over 200/month for this? I'm accepting suggestions for how to watch at the best price.

4th and 1 8 mins left down 7 and run it right up the middle against Wisco. Never had a chance.

Among the changes IU Football fans will notice in Memorial Stadium is the presence of several local favorites, including Buffalouie's, Yogi's, Social Cantina, and Aver's Pizza. In addition, there will be the traditional person-to-person concessions options that fans are accustomed to, and several new Grab-and-Go locations designed for convenience. Collectively, a trip around the concourse of Memorial Stadium will reveal a much different and more diverse list of concessions offerings, ranging from chicken wings to Italian Beef sandwiches to tacos.

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