One Thing Ignored By ESPN Clowns

[iubhounds]

I am surprised I made it through the complete show tonight about the CFB rankings. I will not go into detail all we heard. Obvious there is national bias against IU. BUT one thing was appreciated by those 4 clowns when talking to the SMU coach and was NEVER brought up with they were dicing up IU like chopped liver. Each team had something in common.

When asked .. the SMU coach mentioned he had an older team. I cannot remember the exact record he said but that is not the point ... that group of older SMU players won a lot and play confident.

Does that sound familiar? It should because Coach Cig mentioned it yesterday when asked ... older team and our coaches have won 24 of their last 25 games. Those of course count the games at JMU played.

But the 4 ESPN clowns never brought up that fact about IU, only went on and on about a weak schedule. You would think the B1G was ranked lower than the Mountain West listening to them. Galloway can go f*** himself but at least McFarland squeezed in "If IU loses a close game they are in the playoffs".... IMO IU wins this game.

The ESPN clowns will be speechless next week. I like what the UM AD said though ... "we watch games and what takes place on the field." ... but two of the ESPN clowns seem to want SOS to count more than what happens on the field !!!!

Screw 'em all and just win out. One game at a time, coaches and players that are use to winning .. and apparently have the ability to shut out all the noise. Even dumbass Galloway said IU had to keep their QB from getting hurt otherwise it is FSU all over again.

 

[hookyIU1990]

Watching the replay now. I think McFarland continues to be a fan and Davis defends us. It's mostly Galloway who's an ass.

 

[vesuvius13]

McFarland is never afraid to go against the crew saying what he sees and believes.

 

[Sope Creek]

I am surprised I made it through the complete show tonight about the CFB rankings. I will not go into detail all we heard. Obvious there is national bias against IU. BUT one thing was appreciated by those 4 clowns when talking to the SMU coach and was NEVER brought up with they were dicing up IU like chopped liver. Each team had something in common.

When asked .. the SMU coach mentioned he had an older team. I cannot remember the exact record he said but that is not the point ... that group of older SMU players won a lot and play confident.

Does that sound familiar? It should because Coach Cig mentioned it yesterday when asked ... older team and our coaches have won 24 of their last 25 games. Those of course count the games at JMU played.

But the 4 ESPN clowns never brought up that fact about IU, only went on and on about a weak schedule. You would think the B1G was ranked lower than the Mountain West listening to them. Galloway can go f*** himself but at least McFarland squeezed in "If IU loses a close game they are in the playoffs".... IMO IU wins this game.

The ESPN clowns will be speechless next week. I like what the UM AD said though ... "we watch games and what takes place on the field." ... but two of the ESPN clowns seem to want SOS to count more than what happens on the field !!!!

Screw 'em all and just win out. One game at a time, coaches and players that are use to winning .. and apparently have the ability to shut out all the noise. Even dumbass Galloway said IU had to keep their QB from getting hurt otherwise it is FSU all over again.

And here I thought there would be discussion of Ryan Day's situation. He's gotta be on a hot seat.

 

[iubhounds]

And here I thought there would be discussion of Ryan Day's situation. He's gotta be on a hot seat.

I am retired and spend too much time on the internet about college football as well as all the analysis tv shows. It is surprising that hot seat topic is rarely brought up. IMO when IU wins, his days at OSU are numbered. It will also not surprise me of scUM upsets them the following week. Yet their players are probably not over confident like their fans.

 

[hookyIU1990]

The dumbest thing about that show was Galloway saying we should rest our starting QB against the buckeyes. How can anyone take him seriously after that? The reactions are priceless.

 

[iubhounds]

He has always been anti-IU for years. He must know that if IU sits Rourke OSU has a much better chance of winning. He is a dumb announcer but at the same time, smart enough ex player to know what Rourke's IU offense can do to OSU ... he's scared about this Saturday. 😂

 

[Bowlmania]

He has always been anti-IU for years. He must know that if IU sits Rourke OSU has a much better chance of winning. He is a dumb announcer but at the same time, smart enough ex player to know what Rourke's IU offense can do to OSU ... he's scared about this Saturday. 😂

I love this headline about Galloway's stupidity.

Former Buckeye Joey Galloway gives braindead take ahead of Ohio State-Indiana game

One of the worst takes you'll ever see by an 'analyst'...

www.si.com

 

[Bligedy]

The dumbest thing about that show was Galloway saying we should rest our starting QB against the buckeyes. How can anyone take him seriously after that? The reactions are priceless.

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I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP. Living in the real world, Cig and Roarke would never do this but it's not a completely ridiculous hypothetical.

 

[red hornet]

He has always been anti-IU for years. He must know that if IU sits Rourke OSU has a much better chance of winning. He is a dumb announcer but at the same time, smart enough ex player to know what Rourke's IU offense can do to OSU ... he's scared about this Saturday. 😂

Speaking about being scared, my nephew who is a big OSU fan from Cincy tells me a few of his friends are worried about Indiana winning. I assured him not to worry, Indiana will beatdown the Bucknuts, lol.

 

[mattndallas]

I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP.

ANNNDDD if we were guaranteed "in" the playoff, with likely a host option, even if we lost by 21 with Jackson at the helm.

Then...maybe, technically, it makes sense...kinda...if you're meek...and you win B10 titles all the time. 😁

 

[Bowlmania]

I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP. Living in the real world, Cig and Roarke would never do this but it's not a completely ridiculous hypothetical.

Sit your healthy starting QB in the biggest game in program history? Sorry. Makes zero sense.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

SEC was 1-3 in their out of conference games against P5 schools.

Get out of here with that mess.

 

[Bucket Getter]

I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP. Living in the real world, Cig and Roarke would never do this but it's not a completely ridiculous hypothetical.

Bill Polian and the Colts might've pulled that move.

 

[CG Paul]

I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP. Living in the real world, Cig and Roarke would never do this but it's not a completely ridiculous hypothetical.

R O U R K E

We’ve played ten games. He is our very successful QB. His name is in the post you quoted, twice.

Why do you misspell his name?

 

[Victorbmyboy]

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SEC was 1-3 in their out of conference games against P5 schools.

Get out of here with that mess.

1-3 against p5 over .500.

 

[OpenWheels]

I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP. Living in the real world, Cig and Roarke would never do this but it's not a completely ridiculous hypothetical.

It makes even less sense if the only goal is to be in the CFP.

 

[mattndallas]

It makes even less sense if the only goal is to be in the CFP.

Unless you think Indiana is "in" to the CFP no matter what happens Saturday...which apparently Galloway thinks we are...

barring Rourke getting hurt, obviously.

 

[iubhounds]

Unless you think Indiana is "in" to the CFP no matter what happens Saturday...which apparently Galloway thinks we are...

barring Rourke getting hurt, obviously.

Galloway was just trying to compare IU this year with FSU last year. Both had weak schedules and at the time FSU was undefeated but they had lost their QB to injury. A committee member said later them having their QB hurt, probably kept them out of the playoffs. So Joey in his infinite wisdom was suggesting IU keep their QB on the bench to prevent that FSU situation happening to IU.

 

[RegionHoosiers]

Bill Polian and the Colts might've pulled that move.

Way to dig up old bad feelings.

 

[IUNorth]

I'm struggling through how to fully analyze the concept of playing a bunch of more difficult opponents, and that increasing the likelihood of let downs, losses, etc...

Ultimately, Indiana just needs to go play how they've been playing and either beat OSU, or give them a tough game.

Where I'll start breaking things in my living room next week, is if guys like Galloway use a close loss as justification for IU to not be a legit CFP contender. IU is in the damn Big Ten, not the Mountain West, not even the B12 or ACC...one of the 2 superpower conferences. Yes, their B10 schedule ended up being soft this year...but that's no different than Texas in the SEC. And who would have ever thought a schedule with names like Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Washington, Ohio State...would be a soft schedule.

In the end, you have to just watch the teams, and evaluate how they played in all their games.

If one thinks Vegas is pretty smart...here are some pretty eye opening numbers to consider:

Indiana is 8-2 against the spread this year, with an incredible +15 margin against the spread, on average, per game. Vegas knows what our opponents are like. And we beat the hell out of Vegas this year to the tune of 2 touchdowns per game.

The top SEC teams, that everyone is puking out how tough they've had it, here are their numbers:

Ole Miss 7-3 ATS, avg margin +8
Texas 6-4 ATS, avg margin +2
Bama 6-4 ATS, avg margin +4
Tenn 5-5 ATS, avg margin +5
Texas AM 3-7 ATS, avg margin -3
Georgia 3-7 ATS, avg margin -4

So...if you're advocating for the bottom teams like Georgia, Tennesse, or Texas A&M...maybe those teams are sitting where they are because they didn't play up to, let alone exceed, their expectations??? At some point, you gotta prove it on the field. IU has done that 80% of the time this year, resoundingly. Phuck Joey Galloway and the rest of the haters.

 

[Bligedy]

Unless you think Indiana is "in" to the CFP no matter what happens Saturday...which apparently Galloway thinks we are...

barring Rourke getting hurt, obviously.

Right, which was his angle. I'm not saying it was a good idea just that it wasn't a completely ridiculous given what happened to Florida St last year.

 

[Bligedy]

R O U R K E

We’ve played ten games. He is our very successful QB. His name is in the post you quoted, twice.

Why do you misspell his name?

We can't all be the perfect fan.

 

[Hoosiers Rising]

I actually think that what he said made some sense if the only goal was to be in the CFP. Living in the real world, Cig and Roarke would never do this but it's not a completely ridiculous hypothetical.

I think it was more of a comment about FSU losing their QB last year and getting left out which is a bit unfair. I think he was just trying to highlight how ridiculous the committee has been and probably will be moving forward. It’s theatre designed to keep everyone on the edge of their seats and if it hurts teams that should be in so be it.

 

[td75]

I'm struggling through how to fully analyze the concept of playing a bunch of more difficult opponents, and that increasing the likelihood of let downs, losses, etc...

Ultimately, Indiana just needs to go play how they've been playing and either beat OSU, or give them a tough game.

Where I'll start breaking things in my living room next week, is if guys like Galloway use a close loss as justification for IU to not be a legit CFP contender. IU is in the damn Big Ten, not the Mountain West, not even the B12 or ACC...one of the 2 superpower conferences. Yes, their B10 schedule ended up being soft this year...but that's no different than Texas in the SEC. And who would have ever thought a schedule with names like Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Washington, Ohio State...would be a soft schedule.

In the end, you have to just watch the teams, and evaluate how they played in all their games.

If one thinks Vegas is pretty smart...here are some pretty eye opening numbers to consider:

Indiana is 8-2 against the spread this year, with an incredible +15 margin against the spread, on average, per game. Vegas knows what our opponents are like. And we beat the hell out of Vegas this year to the tune of 2 touchdowns per game.

The top SEC teams, that everyone is puking out how tough they've had it, here are their numbers:

Ole Miss 7-3 ATS, avg margin +8
Texas 6-4 ATS, avg margin +2
Bama 6-4 ATS, avg margin +4
Tenn 5-5 ATS, avg margin +5
Texas AM 3-7 ATS, avg margin -3
Georgia 3-7 ATS, avg margin -4

So...if you're advocating for the bottom teams like Georgia, Tennesse, or Texas A&M...maybe those teams are sitting where they are because they didn't play up to, let alone exceed, their expectations??? At some point, you gotta prove it on the field. IU has done that 80% of the time this year, resoundingly. Phuck Joey Galloway and the rest of the haters.

Indiana basically lit a match to Las Vegas

 

[Bligedy]

I think it was more of a comment about FSU losing their QB last year and getting left out which is a bit unfair. I think he was just trying to highlight how ridiculous the committee has been and probably will be moving forward. It’s theatre designed to keep everyone on the edge of their seats and if it hurts teams that should be in so be it.

Yeah, that's my feeling, too.

 

[IUNorth]

Indiana basically lit a match to Las Vegas

My hope is that Vegas, ESPN pundits...heck, even the CFP committee just haven't caught up with just how good this team actually is. If they hold their margin ATS on Saturday, they'll beat OSU.

I guess a flip side question might be...did Vegas "want" to set the line higher, but factored in the ass beatings IU has given them, and actually lowered it to 10 or 11, or whatever the initial line was??? The betting public is stupid, and that's what's driving the line up to 13-14. Vegas, for whatever reason, has also been "stupid" with how they've viewed IU. Hope they remain so, for 1 more week.

 

[Grateful Redbeard]

Indiana basically lit a match to Las Vegas

I made a lot of money this fall