Optimistic wish

[IndyIUFan66]

That the breath of fresh air in OL room, helps give offense new pep in their step, OL actually gives a little better run blocking and extra 3/4 second in pass protection.

Then timing is such we knock off MD and at Rutgers - which then sends us into bye week right?

Get a week to rest up , heal up and build off 5-3 record, and will concede OSU. But we play PSU at home, MSU has been reeling. If we are 6-5 or by chance 7-4 (with two huge wins) then suddenly Bucket game means something bigger and IU is playing for Bucket pride and a later day bowl in warmer weather.

That is my post Hiller dream scenario.

Amazing what it’s like to have a smidgen of hope back. (But still not delusional, but do actually think if we win next two games that would be Huge for IU)

 

[UncleMark]

 

[Bowlmania]

That the breath of fresh air in OL room, helps give offense new people in step, OL actually gives a little better run blocking and extra 3/4 second in pass protection.

Then timing is such we knock off MD and at Rutgers - which then sends us into bye week right?

Get a week to rest up , heal up and build off 5-3 record, and will concede OSU. But we play PSU at home, MSU has been reeling. If we are 6-5 or by chance 7-4 (with two huge wins) then suddenly Bucket game means something bigger and IU is playing for Bucket pride and a later day bowl in warmer weather.

That is my post Hiller dream scenario.

Amazing what it’s like to have a smidgen of hope back. (But still not delusional, but do actually think if we win next two games that would be Huge for IU)

I love the optimism, 66, but we probably shouldn't be looking past this weekend's game. We're an 11 point dog to a Maryland team whose two losses are to Michigan by 7 and Purdue by 2. This will be a tough one.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

His optimism will be but a fleeting memory when we're 3-9 after Thanksgiving.

 

[IndyIUFan66]

Not delusional just have a bit of mini hope back post Hiller news. When IU has played well this season (end of early season games like Illinois, playing Cinci and UM very tough for a good 2 quarters) IU could beat MD or Rutgers.

I’m hoping a drastic action may spark a bit more focus and it’s still why we play the games!

 

[Hatchets7times]

His optimism will be but a fleeting memory when we're 3-9 after Thanksgiving.

Yep..
Lot's has to do with the Q.B. we have..52 % completion rate..
Not winning tight conference games with him..

His optimism will be but a fleeting memory when we're 3-9 after Thanksgiving.

 

[Bowlmania]

Lot's has to do with the Q.B. we have..52 % completion rate..
Not winning tight conference games with him..

Lol. And what's his "I've Got to Get Rid of This Ball in about a Second or I'm Going to Be Flat on My Back Again" rate?

And I guess you missed it, but we won a tight conference game with him and because of him.

 

[IUNY]

That the breath of fresh air in OL room, helps give offense new pep in their step, OL actually gives a little better run blocking and extra 3/4 second in pass protection.

Then timing is such we knock off MD and at Rutgers - which then sends us into bye week right?

Get a week to rest up , heal up and build off 5-3 record, and will concede OSU. But we play PSU at home, MSU has been reeling. If we are 6-5 or by chance 7-4 (with two huge wins) then suddenly Bucket game means something bigger and IU is playing for Bucket pride and a later day bowl in warmer weather.

That is my post Hiller dream scenario.

Amazing what it’s like to have a smidgen of hope back. (But still not delusional, but do actually think if we win next two games that would be Huge for IU)

Why not 9-3? If you think we're going to go 7-4 after what we've seen the last three weeks, not sure what to say. I know, "Hope springs eternal."

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

Yep..
Lot's has to do with the Q.B. we have..52 % completion rate..
Not winning tight conference games with him..

Illinois?

 

[8Stars5Banners]

Illinois?

Illinois would wax us at this point in the season... Thrilled we got them when we did.

 

[iu2win]

I realize it is risky but I would like to see more creativity from the offense this week; aside from the wildcat run straight up the gut. A bit more unpredictability (with a little success) might provide Bazelak some time. If nothing else, it takes a bit of pressure off him from time to time.

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

The Wildcat needs to have its dust sacked up. Waste of coaches and players time.

 

[ESalum86]

Considering last year's abysmal offense scored 35 against Maryland, on the road, it is not beyond belief they can put up 30 this year: especially if Camper, Barner and Matthews can play.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

Considering last year's abysmal offense scored 35 against Maryland, on the road, it is not beyond belief they can put up 30 this year: especially if Camper, Barner and Matthews can play.

Ummmm... Maryland defense MUCH better than last year. IU offense... not so much

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

Illinois would wax us at this point in the season... Thrilled we got them when we did.

You could be right but all i know is that they have BIG loss and we have a win.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

You could be right but all i know is that they have BIG loss and we have a win.

A single win.... which is unfortunately what we'll likely have at the end of the season... I'm not a negative Nancy... I see hope in the future with CTA/recruiting/the firing of Hiller.... but anything better than 3-9 this year will shock me.

 

[vesuvius13]

A single win.... which is unfortunately what we'll likely have at the end of the season... I'm not a negative Nancy... I see hope in the future with CTA/recruiting/the firing of Hiller.... but anything better than 3-9 this year will shock me.

Prepare to get shocked soon.

 

[8Stars5Banners]

Prepare to get shocked soon.

if you're right I'll eat one of my shoes happily

 

[Radio Zero]

if you're right I'll eat one of my shoes happily

Holding you to this.