Brighter Days Ahead

[Kelly_32]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

 

[TominDallas]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’ve raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

Great post. You are an awesome person and I am sure there are others as like you.

 

[raar2]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

If Rourke hadn't waited until the last 4 minutes to wake up, IU would have won this.

 

[Wiedersehen]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’ve raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

Brighter days? I don’t think we should take this for granted. I’m not sure 11-2, and a trip to the CFP, happens again in my lifetime.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Brighter days? I don’t think we should take this for granted. I’m not sure 11-2, and a trip to the CFP, happens again in my lifetime.

You know what else never happens in your lifetime? A Finsl Four. You are one of these basketball only guys who is always touting the potential of Bigfoot as he continually shits the bed.

 

[IUNorth]

Good perspective. And praying for good news on your upcoming scan.

 

[IUgradman]

We don’t even know what the roster will look like next season. You can’t predict how it will turn out until after the spring portal is closed.

 

[OpenWheels]

GREAT season.

We'll be just as good next year. Likely a few more losses but could still be a very good year.

Then, two or three more years Cig will have us upgraded on talent at most every position. We'll be rolling.
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[HoosierAlum07]

The thing I’ve learned about this game is that IU lacks top speed! Speed in all facets! Rourke is too slow, IU def was too slow on closeouts/missed tackles, and giving up too much space on short passes, etc. Aside from the pathetic punter, the real IU showed up tonight! This program is not ready for the biggest stage! CCC talks a big game, but has never won more than a minor league bowl game! It will never change until IU can compete with the big schools for the top 4-5* talents! Cig cant keep scheduling cupcakes to keep the status quo either! Things like scheme and game prep need changed asap!

 

[td75]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’ve raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

Get healthy and good luck. Glad that you witnessed the best Indiana football season in history!!

Kick C's a$$!

 

[OpenWheels]

Easy to say after a loss. Change the game prep that won 11 games? And the schemes that won 11 games? LOL

 

[Davehack]

Good post. May brighter days be ahead for you personally as well.

 

[HoosierAlum07]

CCC said in his press Conference what Ive been hearing for years! The team that is Bigger, stronger, faster, wins! BFS! IU is not BFS than most of these playoff teams! This goes into recruiting! I hope CCC can recruit the BFS recruits that are 4-5* athletes that wont fail big games!

 

[TerhuneHoosierfan]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’ve raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

Heartfelt post😥You're obviously a dedicated spirited IU fan, but more importantly, a compassionate caring person. Sending my prayers, positive vibes and best wishes for a cancer-free upcoming scan and a complete healing process.

I'm disappointed with the outcome tonight, but I watched to the very end. It was a great season and I'll see you on here next year. Go Hoosiers🏈👍

 

[raar2]

The thing I’ve learned

is nothing. Yes, IU is 2* 3* and it showed vs. 4* 5* tonight but for me, I'll take the team we have. They fought above their weight class and did as much as any team out there. Yes, we had some easy games and we won them all biggly. We never played worse than our ability which is more than can be said about Bama, Dames, etc.... That's what should be learned . That and that Cig does not create IU's schedule.

 

[frikkenfrakken]

is nothing. Yes, IU is 2* 3* and it showed vs. 4* 5* tonight but for me, I'll take the team we have. They fought above their weight class and did as much as any team out there. Yes, we had some easy games and we won them all biggly. We never played worse than our ability which is more than can be said about Bama, Dames, etc.... That's what should be learned . That and that Cig does not create IU's schedule.

Yeah, not every high ranked player becomes a beast, but the odds are a lot better.

IU has had plenty of 4 stars that were whiffs.

 

[packerfanbob]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

Great post. Good luck with your scan and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

[whosyourholydaddy]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

I really appreciate this post! Thanks for describing my Hoosier perspective so well right now. And, as one who did a similar "cancer thing" six years ago I'll be putting up some prayers for healing for you as we look to next year! Never daunted, you got this!

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

Good post. Too many positives to be celebrated to stay down about this result.

 

[Wiedersehen]

You know what else never happens in your lifetime? A Finsl Four. You are one of these basketball only guys who is always touting the potential of Bigfoot as he continually shits the bed.

Wtf? I have season tickets for football and drive 5 hours each way for almost every game. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

My neighbor beat it, and has been healthy for 7-8 years. I know the treatments are tough , but you are too.
I will put you on my Church and Legion Prayer List.
All the Best!

 

[Baller23Boogie]

At the beginning of the year, most everyone would have been happy with a bowl game after what we had been through and here we were, in the God damn college football playoffs.

Yesterday didn't go as we hoped, but nobody can take away we were in the first 12 team playoff.

Cig and company now turn to the portal where they try and not just replace good players were losing, but upgrade those players. Cig turned around this 3 win program in one year...I've got faith he won't lose any steam going forward.

The future is bright.

 

[bdhman]

This season might be the brightest of all days for IU fans, but I agree that brighter days are ahead in terms of being more consistently like Iowa or Wisky (before Fickel) and winning 8 to 10 games a season, and being very competitive with the B10 elites. I’m 67 years old and honestly never thought IU could be in this position, so yes, there are brighter days ahead.

 

[vesuvius13]

At 68 years old I had almost given up that IU would do what is needed to have a very good football team. This year showed they would: full stands, to increased NIL, hiring a HC that was a winner; the future looks bright for IUFB.

 

[UTFO]

IU football gets an "A" in 2024, that's for sure. We're not quite ready to hang w the top 10 teams on the road, but this season has essentially been the miracle we've hoped for. IU football turned it around.

Amazing.

 

[Hatchets7times]

Brighter days? I don’t think we should take this for granted. I’m not sure 11-2, and a trip to the CFP, happens again in my lifetime.

A 9-2 regular season team may up being better..
Say we loose by 3 at a Michigan and Oregon..
That team as a 12 seed could get in the playoff. And go on a run..I can only hope we get more 4/5 star guys. With better backups...

 

[YOTHN]

It was a weird game. Take away that 98yd rush and ND wouldve been held to 95 rushing yards on 34 carries, 2.7ypc. So you'd think they passed more but Rourke had more passing yards and TDs than Riley. They just beat us methodically somehow.

 

[Walt542]

It was a weird game. Take away that 98yd rush and ND wouldve been held to 95 rushing yards on 34 carries, 2.7ypc. So you'd think they passed more but Rourke had more passing yards and TDs than Riley. They just beat us methodically somehow.

Yeah, but ND pretty well owned the line of scrimmage on both sides. And their DBs took away the separation our slower receivers got all year. Too much talent too deep. Cig will get us there but it may take a little bit of higher level recruiting to be in this class.m

 

[YOTHN]

Yeah, but ND pretty well owned the line of scrimmage on both sides. And their DBs took away the separation our slower receivers got all year. Too much talent too deep. Cig will get us there but it may take a little bit of higher level recruiting to be in this class.m

Oh there are no questions about it. I'm just saying the statline was strange considering how dominant they were.

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

The thing I’ve learned about this game is that IU lacks top speed! Speed in all facets! Rourke is too slow, IU def was too slow on closeouts/missed tackles, and giving up too much space on short passes, etc. Aside from the pathetic punter, the real IU showed up tonight! This program is not ready for the biggest stage! CCC talks a big game, but has never won more than a minor league bowl game! It will never change until IU can compete with the big schools for the top 4-5* talents! Cig cant keep scheduling cupcakes to keep the status quo either! Things like scheme and game prep need changed asap!

You are oblivious to 2024, Cignetti and the program.
1 fart you need the scent of, the schedule was set before HC and staff got here. You need to re-examine the direction of your thinking or I'll embarrass you some more.

 

[CC Mac]

You are oblivious to 2024, Cignetti and the program.
1 fart you need the scent of, the schedule was set before HC and staff got here. You need to re-examine the direction of your thinking or I'll embarrass you some more.

Some people have a hard time grasping that.
We finish 11-2 and people are bitching,imagine that.The guy has been on the job for exactly one year good grief.

 

[MIS01]

It was a weird game. Take away that 98yd rush and ND wouldve been held to 95 rushing yards on 34 carries, 2.7ypc. So you'd think they passed more but Rourke had more passing yards and TDs than Riley. They just beat us methodically somehow.

There were some poorly thrown passes by Leonard that his receivers made great catches on to keep a drive going. They also got a 49 yard field goal by a kicker who went 8/18 this year

 

[3dogs]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

First off- positive thoughts and prayers for you moving forward
I agree it was an amazing season that I’ll never forget.
CCC made me a believer after just a couple of interviews- I bought in
I believed through the OSU game and thru the ND game
I bought in to change the culture, I win, I have a plan, what we do works- all of it
I bought into no limitations and raising expectations- New IU, burn the old tapes
Then I wake up Saturday morning and read tithe game story where now CCC says “HOPEFULLY” things can get better?
Never once in 12 months has that word come out of his mouth regarding the program
What changed? Why doesn’t he BELIEVE anymore? So we’re all back to old IU “hoping” to win 6 and be bowl eligible? I thought that we needed to change the loser aura he felt around here.
I love the crap talking guy on Gameday, the confident leader, we needed that
Sorry he just hopes now
If he doesn’t believe anymore, why should we?
Hope is not a plan and I was told there was a plan
Really concerned going forward now that all we have from CCC is “hopefully”

 

[Walt542]

First off- positive thoughts and prayers for you moving forward
I agree it was an amazing season that I’ll never forget.
CCC made me a believer after just a couple of interviews- I bought in
I believed through the OSU game and thru the ND game
I bought in to change the culture, I win, I have a plan, what we do works- all of it
I bought into no limitations and raising expectations- New IU, burn the old tapes
Then I wake up Saturday morning and read tithe game story where now CCC says “HOPEFULLY” things can get better?
Never once in 12 months has that word come out of his mouth regarding the program
What changed? Why doesn’t he BELIEVE anymore? So we’re all back to old IU “hoping” to win 6 and be bowl eligible? I thought that we needed to change the loser aura he felt around here.
I love the crap talking guy on Gameday, the confident leader, we needed that
Sorry he just hopes now
If he doesn’t believe anymore, why should we?
Hope is not a plan and I was told there was a plan
Really concerned going forward now that all we have from CCC is “hopefully”

I think you are reading a little too much into the hope comment. I thought he was just talking about getting a few more out of the transfer portal when he said that.

 

[kmathum]

First off- positive thoughts and prayers for you moving forward
I agree it was an amazing season that I’ll never forget.
CCC made me a believer after just a couple of interviews- I bought in
I believed through the OSU game and thru the ND game
I bought in to change the culture, I win, I have a plan, what we do works- all of it
I bought into no limitations and raising expectations- New IU, burn the old tapes
Then I wake up Saturday morning and read tithe game story where now CCC says “HOPEFULLY” things can get better?
Never once in 12 months has that word come out of his mouth regarding the program
What changed? Why doesn’t he BELIEVE anymore? So we’re all back to old IU “hoping” to win 6 and be bowl eligible? I thought that we needed to change the loser aura he felt around here.
I love the crap talking guy on Gameday, the confident leader, we needed that
Sorry he just hopes now
If he doesn’t believe anymore, why should we?
Hope is not a plan and I was told there was a plan
Really concerned going forward now that all we have from CCC is “hopefully”

I don't like that hope talk either. We used to hope. Now we expect!

 

[abraxis]

GREAT season.

We'll be just as good next year. Likely a few more losses but could still be a very good year.

Then, two or three more years Cig will have us upgraded on talent at most every position. We'll be rolling.
,

I sense delusions of grandeur here.

I suspect IU will be better on a more consistent basis under Cignetti’s leadership, more so than any previous coach in our lifetime. Our record next season will not be as impressive as this one, but I expect fan support to pick up where it left off, starting with the first game of the highly anticipated next season. Coach Cignetti has created a buzz heard coast to coast. Everyone knows his name. Everyone respects his game. He’s the new kid on the block, coming to steal your best friend’s girl as the mastermind of college football’s emerging superpower.

 

[kmathum]

I sense delusions of grandeur here.

I suspect IU will be better on a more consistent basis under Cignetti’s leadership, more so than any previous coach in our lifetime. Our record next season will not be as impressive as this one, but I expect fan support to pick up where it left off, starting with the first game of the highly anticipated next season. Coach Cignetti has created a buzz heard coast to coast. Everyone knows his name. Everyone respects his game. He’s the new kid on the block, coming to steal your best friend’s girl as the mastermind of college football’s emerging superpower.

Actually I think we'll be better next year.

 

[ORG]

As disappointed as I am right now, I can’t help but feel really good about the 2024 Indiana football team.

To think where we have come from in the last year is simply incredible.

We won 11 games.

We won 8 B1G games.

We won both our trophy games.

We had four straight sellouts.

We had College Gameday on campus.

We had multiple All-B1G and All-American selections.

Our coach was the unanimous coach of the year.

We reportedly have $13 million plus in NIL.

Cignetti maxed out the talent on this team. We were good but not elite.

We will become elite.

For myself, it’s been a huge distraction to some pretty serious stuff. I’m dealing with bladder cancer and have a PET scan on Christmas Eve to see if I have more going on. I’m raising a 16 year old disabled child that is exhausting. This season has brought so much joy to my life and given me something to look forward to every week. I’m so very thankful for Indiana football.

God bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[OpenWheels]

I sense delusions of grandeur here.

I suspect IU will be better on a more consistent basis under Cignetti’s leadership, more so than any previous coach in our lifetime. Our record next season will not be as impressive as this one, but I expect fan support to pick up where it left off, starting with the first game of the highly anticipated next season. Coach Cignetti has created a buzz heard coast to coast. Everyone knows his name. Everyone respects his game. He’s the new kid on the block, coming to steal your best friend’s girl as the mastermind of college football’s emerging superpower.

I thought that's what I said.

'better on a more consistent basis'

Exactly. Why should we fall off? Likely to have the same talent next year, maybe slightly better. Could go 8-4 even if we're actually better. Gotta put it on the field but no reason to predict we won't have a good year.

In future years our talent level will be up, then we could have the sometimes big years. ( I.e. not looking completely outclassed by Notre Dame.)
,

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

First off- positive thoughts and prayers for you moving forward
I agree it was an amazing season that I’ll never forget.
CCC made me a believer after just a couple of interviews- I bought in
I believed through the OSU game and thru the ND game
I bought in to change the culture, I win, I have a plan, what we do works- all of it
I bought into no limitations and raising expectations- New IU, burn the old tapes
Then I wake up Saturday morning and read tithe game story where now CCC says “HOPEFULLY” things can get better?
Never once in 12 months has that word come out of his mouth regarding the program
What changed? Why doesn’t he BELIEVE anymore? So we’re all back to old IU “hoping” to win 6 and be bowl eligible? I thought that we needed to change the loser aura he felt around here.
I love the crap talking guy on Gameday, the confident leader, we needed that
Sorry he just hopes now
If he doesn’t believe anymore, why should we?
Hope is not a plan and I was told there was a plan
Really concerned going forward now that all we have from CCC is “hopefully”

You're being silly.


11-2, both losses on the road, with likely the least talented (I know) roster in the P-5 conferences, to top 5 teams. Wins over both of the '23 finalists to include the defending National Champion, undefeated at home, multiple home sellouts.....energized fan base, energized student body, energized NIL.

I think he realizes that even matching this incredible run will be a tall task.