GAME THREAD: IU 15 @ OSU 38. FINAL.

[IUgradman]

That’s the scary part, kind of like Painter developing high school players vs Woodson’s portal dependence.

Cignetti built a ten win roster in three weeks. I think he can find some good players.

 

[daddyhoosier]

Thank you Florida. Go Gophers.

 

[Tammany Hall]

That’s the scary part, kind of like Painter developing high school players vs Woodson’s portal dependence.

It’s not kinda like that. This is year one, this staff had one portal to adjust the roster.

 

[OpenWheels]

Special teams and play calling - i.e. no pass protection - very disappointing.

Still, proud of the guys. We can hang with the elite without big mistakes.

10-1 great season so far.

 

[ytzid]

We are hanging on. I’m not gonna say we’re scared…but at some point talent matters.

Rourke is done.

Mind fcvkd....

Two terrible mistakes killed this team today

Bomba's procedure penalty when he lost the snap count at 3rd and one.

Of course the inexcusable killing mistake by the punter..

Special teams....

Wonder what the coaching staff spent two weeks on?
It wasn't blitz pickup..

One

 

[daddyhoosier]

Go 10-0 then lose a road game against one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the country and people turn on you lolol, so dumb.

 

[Middawg]

Wish we could have stayed more patient with the run game. For my eyes our LOS push was pretty good all game.



Those outside blitzes were easy to spot. Could have designed an audible for Rourke to pull it and run up the middle for a few yards and live to make it on another down.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Go 10-0 then lose a road game against one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the country and people turn on you lolol, so dumb.

Yep. It’s a setback, but every team on its way up has them.

 

[BattleCreekHoosier]

Go 10-0 then lose a road game against one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the country and people turn on you lolol, so dumb.

Amen. However, before the game started, we knew this place was going to turn into a shitfest once IU fell behind.

 

[IUgradman]

IU has one loss on the road to the best team in college football. This isn’t the end of the world.

 

[raar2]

Stock Down - - Rourke
Stock Up - - Howard

Man, across the board, I can't believe how much our passing game --QB, receivers, O-Line, and probably staff-- all tanked today.

This proves the fools gold that comes with playing a weak schedule. Other than backing out of Louisville, SOS is not IU's fault, but it is still true that we beat no one of consequence.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Stock Down - - Rourke
Stock Up - - Howard

Man, across the board, I can't believe how much our passing game --QB, receivers, O-Line, and probably staff-- all tanked today.

This proves the fools gold that comes with playing a weak schedule. Other than backing out of Louisville, SOS is not IU's fault, but it is still true that we beat no one of consequence.

We did beat up on who we played.

Bad day. But it was at Ohio State. Well learn. Need some luck with the playoff…

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Complete breakdown in every phase of the game. After a huge contract... back to reality for IU football. The mistakes are what killed this team, not superior talent.

Stop this nonsense. They are number 2 for a reason. We played piss poor. They had something to do with that. Ole Miss was vying to take our CFP spot. They just lost to 5-5 Florida. That’s the team they were pushing to replace IU in the CFP. They have 3 losses. They out. Now, you are a basketball only guy talking shit. Typical. Reality is you should worry about Woody’s contract, not Cig’s. Dumbass.

 

[ams66]

10-1. Disappointed but not surprised . Lost as a 14 point underdog. Special teams gave up 14 quick points. The sky is not falling. Very good chance to finish 11-1. It will be a busy December in the portal.

Far better season than I ever imagined could happen. A bit disappointed today, but still very upbeat about the program.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Go 10-0 then lose a road game against one of the top 2 or 3 teams in the country and people turn on you lolol, so dumb.

Basketball only people with an agenda, not real supporters of the football program. They hate anything that may distract from Woody ball.

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

Or next year.

The only real disappointment was the pass blocking, both O and D. The inability to pickup and stop their blitz or rush Howard. O line opened some holes and our rush game was acceptable but man the pass blocking was ugh-LEE I was surprised.

The IU Offensive staff never figured out the stunts and blitz defense today. Seems as if the QB lost a lot of yardage not pitching it out of bounds when blitzed. The extra .3 quickness advantage of 4/5* athletes was pretty dramatic. Losing Drew was part of the problem x 3 games.
Can Michigan beat the Bucks? Only result that puts IU in the B18
Championship game.

 

[bauermj]

Guys, this year is not over yet

 

[OpenWheels]

Can Michigan beat the Bucks? Only result that puts IU in the B18
Championship game.

And we still need some help. But that one yes.

Come on Michigan!
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[SRIV94]

And we still need some help. But that one yes.

Come on Michigan!
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They can’t even beat us and you’re expecting them to beat OSU?

OSU wins by at least five scores.

 

[OpenWheels]

They can’t even beat us and you’re expecting them to beat OSU?

OSU wins by at least five scores.

Rooting isn't the same as expecting, no.

And we're tough to beat btw.
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[SRIV94]

Rooting isn't the same as expecting, no.

And. we're tough to beat btw.

We were tough to beat by MICH because Moore isn’t Harbaugh and their QB isn’t great. They won’t matchup well with OSU.

 

[OpenWheels]

We could've run the ball. Michigan's best option... And pressure the QB.

I choose to hold out hope however slim.

But you're correct. This is OSU payback time to Michigan most likely.

 

[Hoosierific]

Oh well, *sigh* we can still cheer for Notre Dame.

 

[ButHerEmails]

Stop this nonsense. They are number 2 for a reason. We played piss poor. They had something to do with that. Ole Miss was vying to take our CFP spot. They just lost to 5-5 Florida. That’s the team they were pushing to replace IU in the CFP. They have 3 losses. They out. Now, you are a basketball only guy talking shit. Typical. Reality is you should worry about Woody’s contract, not Cig’s. Dumbass.

 

[abraxis]

Cignetti built a ten win roster in three weeks. I think he can find some good players.

It might depend on how many rabbits were under the hat to begin with. I hope you’re right and rabbits have nothing to do with it whatsoever.

 

[jopajackson]

Oh well, *sigh* we can still cheer for Notre Dame.

F that. I hope they lose to Army

 

[abraxis]

Stock Down - - Rourke
Stock Up - - Howard

Man, across the board, I can't believe how much our passing game --QB, receivers, O-Line, and probably staff-- all tanked today.

This proves the fools gold that comes with playing a weak schedule. Other than backing out of Louisville, SOS is not IU's fault, but it is still true that we beat no one of consequence.

We’ll have one last chance to beat a team of consequence in a bowl game. We have not won a bowl game since 1991. It will be very important that this team, for the sake of its fandom’s psyche, to win the game.

 

[OpenWheels]

Listened to OSUs pressers. They said the same as Cig about us going to the silent count. Cig said it made it tough to communicate and hurt picking up blitzes.
The OSU QB said we don't realize how much tougher it gets when you have to do that. Day said the same thing. Both thanked the crowd.

 

[Hoosierific]

F that. I hope they lose to Army

Lol, I knew someone would take that bait!

 

[Victorbmyboy]

We’ll have one last chance to beat a team of consequence in a bowl game. We have not won a bowl game since 1991. It will be very important that this team, for the sake of its fandom’s psyche, to win the game.

CFP isn’t a bowl. 😉

 

[abraxis]

CFP isn’t a bowl. 😉

I’m still not convinced we’re in. At least with a bowl game we have a chance to end our great season on a high note, with a victory.

 

[Bucket Getter]

I’m still not convinced we’re in. At least with a bowl game we have a chance to end our great season on a high note, with a victory.

Stupid take. Please admit you’re trolling. It’s always hard to tell with you.