Trap Game? Let's Hope Not...

[76-1]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/charlotte-49ers/article292415119.html

This is a game that everyone (including me) thinks we'll Win by 30+ but if our players don't play up to their standard and sleep walk their way through this game our magical season bubble might be embarrassingly burst by these guys... They have enough talent to have given North Carolina (@ NC) more than they expected, putting up 20 points while scoring in every quarter...

Hopefully our Team has their focus on this game and not on what could be...,or what could be might flip to never will be (at least not this season)...

 

[iubud]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/charlotte-49ers/article292415119.html

This is a game that everyone (including me) thinks we'll Win by 30+ but if our players don't play up to their standard and sleep walk their way through this game our magical season bubble might be embarrassingly burst by these guys... They have enough talent to have given North Carolina (@ NC) more than they expected, putting up 20 points while scoring in every quarter...

Hopefully our Team has their focus on this game and not on what could be...,or what could be might flip to never will be (at least not this season)...

It is another question to be answered this weekend. How do we handle success? It is the next item to change in the culture of this program.

Coach Cig is well aware of the possibility of a let down. He has guarded against it with other teams and has spoken of it several times He brought 13 players from JMU that have been through this. A letdown is possible, but unlikely with this team and with Coach Cig. A Tom Allen team with his players would be in more danger (Akron) of playing down to the competition.

I'll be concerned as the game starts. I have too many years of repeated failures. Coach Cig has said what I have been saying for years. Indiana can be a winning program with the right coach and focus.

 

[IUgradman]

It would take an epic meltdown to lose this game. I would be stunned if CCC doesn’t have his team ready to play.

 

[Bowlmania]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/charlotte-49ers/article292415119.html

This is a game that everyone (including me) thinks we'll Win by 30+ but if our players don't play up to their standard and sleep walk their way through this game our magical season bubble might be embarrassingly burst by these guys... They have enough talent to have given North Carolina (@ NC) more than they expected, putting up 20 points while scoring in every quarter...

Hopefully our Team has their focus on this game and not on what could be...,or what could be might flip to never will be (at least not this season)...

We're 3-0 (halfway to bowl eligibility!) and we'll be 4-0 after winning comfortably this Saturday. That said, I'm grateful for a thread that deals with short term considerations and not implausible scenarios like whether Cignetti's going to leave after the season or whether a 10-2 record will be enough for IU to make the CFP.

IU's next real test will be Sep 28 vs. Maryland.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

The one thing we can be sure: the message will stay consistent with this coach. He has the same message on repeat. Avoid complacency. It’s practically his catch phrase. So far, the players have heard it loud and clear.

 

[IUgradman]

Cignetti said the UCLA game was a business trip and his team played like it. I see a lot of Saban in Cignetti, which makes sense since he coached under him.

 

[It Will Do]

I think there was so much emphasis placed on the UCLA game that we should anticipate a slow IU start on Saturday.

 

[CC Mac]

I could see us coming out flat but Charlotte is not good.
This is the last tune up game,it gets tougher after this week.
Actually I’m a bit worried about the Maryland game.
The hype will only get worse if we start 4-0,CCC will probably be on them early and often next week.

 

[Mark Milton]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/charlotte-49ers/article292415119.html

This is a game that everyone (including me) thinks we'll Win by 30+ but if our players don't play up to their standard and sleep walk their way through this game our magical season bubble might be embarrassingly burst by these guys... They have enough talent to have given North Carolina (@ NC) more than they expected, putting up 20 points while scoring in every quarter...

Hopefully our Team has their focus on this game and not on what could be...,or what could be might flip to never will be (at least not this season)...

Totally different team than past Indiana teams and with a coach that would rather see his players step on the neck of the other team rather than play Walt Bell pitter patter. I think Charlotte is OK, but if we play anywhere near the level of what we did against UCLA, it will be a big win.

There's a few huge things that I love about Cig's mentality: (1) No stupid bullhorn; (2) no constant pregame, pre practice, etc speeches.; and (3) While we get the Cig glare (which is awesome because it speaks volumes), we do not get a coach losing his sh*t on the sideline. This team seems super excited to play because they are on a mission, and it is hard to see Cig ever letting the team not want to bury the opponent

 

[vesuvius13]

I don't see a trap game with the approach our coaches take with the team and the struggles that team had the past three years. The players love winning and they are now so they are taking coaches attitude.

 

[MyTeamIsOnTheFloor]

I think Cig teams are less likely to get trapped. His mental approach is too much about execution.

“Is your goal winning 3 or playing like a pro every snap every day?”

My concern is a full Fall camp, then a noon kickoff for a 4th game after a red eye flight - getting tired and just being off a count. Rest and proper diet is huge this week.