Checking out several looks at underclassmen that have a chance to win the Heisman Mendoza isn't even listed over players that haven't started yet. I understand IU will need another great year to get people to see IUFB differently. I think IUFB has the players and coaches to get the job done this year to change the mindset about IUFB.
It is evident people don't see IUFB as one of the powers yet
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It will probably take more than a couple good seasons.
Biggest thing we need to do is get recruits and transfers to see us differently.. Although NIL helps get them to give us a look.
Biggest thing we need to do is get recruits and transfers to see us differently.. Although NIL helps get them to give us a look.
I've heard a handful of times from talking heads the following statements,
"they lost so much this off-season",
"their schedule is tougher adding Oregon and Penn St."
And,
"their O-line and overall talent can't compete with elite teams"
It rubs me the wrong way sure, hoping these takes make the locker room bulletin board and it adds fuel to the program this off-season.
Conversely, I don't mind playing the role of underdawg, will make next seasons rise and blowing out opponents that much sweeter.
"they lost so much this off-season",
"their schedule is tougher adding Oregon and Penn St."
And,
"their O-line and overall talent can't compete with elite teams"
It rubs me the wrong way sure, hoping these takes make the locker room bulletin board and it adds fuel to the program this off-season.
Conversely, I don't mind playing the role of underdawg, will make next seasons rise and blowing out opponents that much sweeter.
I honestly think that Indiana will be better in 2025 than they were in 2024.
People better get used to us. Cignetti, NIL and the portal have changed Indiana football.
"their O-line and overall talent can't compete with elite teams"
I think that's' partially correct. Of course we can 'compete'. But in some areas we are below elite teams in raw talent. Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon and the SEC equivalents, stockpile lineman on both sides and athletic backs and receivers.
But obviously we're not hopelessly down from any of them, and some positions we're likely better, and we're right there with everyone else in the power conferences. Then add coaching, and as proven last season we are likely able to beat anyone on a given day.
I think that's' partially correct. Of course we can 'compete'. But in some areas we are below elite teams in raw talent. Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon and the SEC equivalents, stockpile lineman on both sides and athletic backs and receivers.
But obviously we're not hopelessly down from any of them, and some positions we're likely better, and we're right there with everyone else in the power conferences. Then add coaching, and as proven last season we are likely able to beat anyone on a given day.
I am with you about IUFB beating anyone on the field. Doesn't mean IUFB will be undefeated this year, you never know with our coaches.
Indiana is one of the most mentioned schools on the Paul Finebaum show, usually
not in a good way but there is no such thing as bad pub.
Used to be when the topic turned to Indiana in the preseason or off season shows it was with knowing little smiles and then saying they believed Indiana might turn the page this year but the smirks gave it away.
'Indiana has a couple guys, they may surprise some teams and move up from our projected bottom of the B1G Ten. Certainly they think they can'.
Now it's, "Indiana, not as good as you think!'
I'll take that change, lol . And hopefully the team shoves that in their ear.
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'Indiana has a couple guys, they may surprise some teams and move up from our projected bottom of the B1G Ten. Certainly they think they can'.
Now it's, "Indiana, not as good as you think!'
I'll take that change, lol . And hopefully the team shoves that in their ear.
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