Hello all, just here to talk Saturday’s matchup. I’m ecstatic, I’m hyped, I’m on absolute cloud 9 after defeating Penn state in yesterday’s game. Especially in the fashion it happened. We have had next to zero success in the years I’ve watched the team. You will find nothing but humble Hoosier football fans. A little on our team now
Our timing looked off. QB to receiver just looked a step or two off. We could have blown the door wide open on penn state early. But Penix over threw 2 wide open receivers for what have been walk in touchdowns.Penix never looked on rythm until the final 2 minute drill.
For much of the game we relied on our defense. Let me say that again. We relied on our defense. Something that I’ve never said in 25 years of watching. We played a bend but don’t break defense that allowed them plenty of yards but eventually they would make a costly mistake before scoring. The defensive strength is our secondary we have some real good players at safety and cornerback. We still cannot generate much of any pass rush at all. So we blitz often!
On offense the biggest question mark is our offensive line. We have a strong right tackle. And a good center. Both guards are first year starters and our left tackle was eaten alive by Toney. However Toney Is good and used his speed to easily get by our 6’8 360 pound tackle. Still not sure we can generate a consistent run game. We will probably throw 60%+ of the game. Stevie Scott our running back is no slouch. He does not have break away speed or moves to make you miss. But if he gets to the second level he will run over a player or two and get those extra yards. Receivers are solid, but only whop Philyor has break away speed that could require a double team. I look for the offense to perform much better from here out.
I love that Rutgers beat MSU and I like Schiano and think he can have you guys back to a competitive program week in and week out. What both our programs struggle with is trying to take the next step while playing in the BIG East. This week though, with our returning experience and a week to get the offense going I think Indiana doesn’t make as many mistakes as MSU did. I think Rutgers comes out swinging hard and Indiana counter punches in the 3rd and 4th quarter.
I predict IU-35 Rutgers- 24. Good luck. And let tell me about your team and predictions !!
Our timing looked off. QB to receiver just looked a step or two off. We could have blown the door wide open on penn state early. But Penix over threw 2 wide open receivers for what have been walk in touchdowns.Penix never looked on rythm until the final 2 minute drill.
For much of the game we relied on our defense. Let me say that again. We relied on our defense. Something that I’ve never said in 25 years of watching. We played a bend but don’t break defense that allowed them plenty of yards but eventually they would make a costly mistake before scoring. The defensive strength is our secondary we have some real good players at safety and cornerback. We still cannot generate much of any pass rush at all. So we blitz often!
On offense the biggest question mark is our offensive line. We have a strong right tackle. And a good center. Both guards are first year starters and our left tackle was eaten alive by Toney. However Toney Is good and used his speed to easily get by our 6’8 360 pound tackle. Still not sure we can generate a consistent run game. We will probably throw 60%+ of the game. Stevie Scott our running back is no slouch. He does not have break away speed or moves to make you miss. But if he gets to the second level he will run over a player or two and get those extra yards. Receivers are solid, but only whop Philyor has break away speed that could require a double team. I look for the offense to perform much better from here out.
I love that Rutgers beat MSU and I like Schiano and think he can have you guys back to a competitive program week in and week out. What both our programs struggle with is trying to take the next step while playing in the BIG East. This week though, with our returning experience and a week to get the offense going I think Indiana doesn’t make as many mistakes as MSU did. I think Rutgers comes out swinging hard and Indiana counter punches in the 3rd and 4th quarter.
I predict IU-35 Rutgers- 24. Good luck. And let tell me about your team and predictions !!
