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I think that is a very real possibility. The Irish will definitely have a chip on their shoulder. I don’t see Freeman stepping off the gas when they are beating on a team either.

Big!! Love keeping as much of the OL intact as the can!! Go Hoosiers!

I don’t disagree about Bama being deserving, BUT they did have more ranked wins than ND. The Irish were 1-2 playing ranked teams and their SOS was much worse than Bama. Blowing out weaker teams only builds a resume so much. ND has a softer schedule again next season. They have very little margin for error. They have to win the big games, and that will remove all doubt, especially not playing a conference championship game.

Not a bad year…crazy to think more hardware in one year brought home to Btown than over 120 years of playing college football. Last bowl victory…1991 Copper Bowl.

Very interesting take. Did Indiana “moneyball” college football? Will schools in the future put a higher value on past production over future potential? A % of both, but does it tip toward one over the other? Give this a listen and offer your thoughts. (If inclined)

Pretty cool. IU was a major player in 4 of the top 7 college football games viewed on TV this season. Of course, those are all big games regardless of teams. Still great that a chunk of the nation watched the Hoosiers this season.

Wow…Irish better run the table…..

Interesting point about the definition of rivalry…..

you never know....I still have to wonder...does he want anything to do with the comparison to big brother?

I did not even notice that until you mentioned it....wow. I'm pretty sure the overall series is pretty even, but surprised no game in 2026. Hope they get that one back on the books!

tad too short, tad too slow, tad too fat....story of my life!!! If only I could have nailed the production piece!!

No disagreement there.....legend

I hear what you are saying...I have never been one to claim greatest as I believe eras are so different and difficult to compare. But making comments to add qualifiers such as the NIL era is a joke. All college sports are in the NIL era and have been for multiple years now. The higher generating sports benefit more from NIL and everyone is on the same baseline. If a given school does not decide to invest, that's their call. But its not a negative that others do. Some schools like Purdue have chosen not to invest as much in football, but they sure have in basketball. My point is a qualifier is not necessary. I contend money has been put in players hands by a number of schools for years under the table. If anything, everyone is now under the same opportunity and its up to them if they wish to play in this space. But IU is hardly the top football school for NIL payments and doing so is open to everyone. (can't say that was the case in the past) The age thing is really a joke....again, they are complying with rules and other schools can do the same if they wish. As I mentioned, go look up Miami's avg roster age....no different than IU. But for some reason, many wish to make age references about IU. IU has been a lackluster football program for a century. I've still followed them and attended so many of their games over the years regardless. They finally hire the right coach and have back to back dream seasons, and people still want to pick holes. Soft schedule, (completely untrue) older than everyone else, bought their wins, and another favorite....they cheat by getting opposing team's gameplans in the cloud. I understand Purdue fans are not going to give much credit...and that's fine. But stop the trying to blow out IU's candle....instead help Purdue's candle to burn brighter.

First, I NEVER said they were the greatest team in CFB history. I challenge you to find that comment. I did say they had a great season, and certainly historical for the 100+ year history of IU football. Statistically, its impossible to argue that IU didn't have a great season. But at no time, did I say the GREATEST. Bottom line, you put no such qualified on Ohio State last year and Michigan the year prior to last. The rules have changed for everyone and IU is hardly the highest spender in CFB. Sorry your Boilers won't spend more on football, but they dang sure spend some cash on their bball team. If Purdue were to win in hoops, no qualifier from me, as its the same baseline for everyone. IU roster of 23 years olds...there you go again. Sorry their kids stay in school...as if that's a bad thing. Was it 23 year olds vs. "kids" the year prior when IU also took Purdue to the woodshed? I believe that game was a shutout if I remember correctly. When a roster has zero 5 stars, and only seven 4 stars, its it really that shocking they stay in school? BTW, the Miami Hurricane roster this year averaged approximately 23 yeard of age....yet didn't hear the media or you for that matter pointing it out. Your bias drives you to attempt to stick it to IU with your little barbs. Its actually funny because its so dang obvious. Its easy Coach...try it...."Congratulations IU on a tremendous football season and for winning the Natty and keeping it in the Big 10". After all, Purdue reaps some of the cash generated during their run for doing absolutely nothing.....

it is a treat to listen to Jim each year sing Back Home in Indiana at the Indy 500. My seats are pretty close to the location he sings. When he finishes, its usually the 2nd flyover. Sends chills up the body!!

Well, this all is a moot point. Mendoza declared for the draft this morning.

36% increase over last year’s OSU vs ND championship game

NO..you are adding the disclaimer. Most simply say Congrats. You just pick and choose who you give the disclaimer. I hope the Boilers do win a natty...and I will simply say congrats. Nothing else needed. Damn, you are worse than Finebaum and he eventually recanted. But, hey...die on that hill.

As if private industry and private investment doesn't pick and choose winners and losers? Show me how depressed and dilapidated areas don't improve without investments in transportation, infrastructure, creation and attraction of jobs, etc. I also believe in private investment, but there has to be some level of incentive. If the Bears are going to invest heavily in the design and build of a new facility in NWI, is it really too much to ask for help with taxes, building of roads, etc. Companies like Lilly are investing billions in capital expansion across this country and in Europe. Do you think they are investing in areas like Gary? Do you think that does anything to attract and retain workforces, etc. But what if Gary was a much nicer place to live? Perhaps some upfront spending could lead to major private investment.

You just can't stop yourself can you? Always a disclaimer with your congrats. I don't remember you pointing out Michigan and Ohio State's natty's via NIL. Now, you have to comeback with the age issue. As if its wrong that kids remain in school? Indiana average starting line-up age was 22.5-23. Basically the age of a redshirt senior. So what? When you don't have 4 and 5 stars, kids typically stay in school as its much harder for them to go to the next level based on pure god given talent. When it comes to NIL, IU sure spent far less than many other powers of college football, so perhaps a pat on the back for a good ROI. Is it so hard to simply say Congrats IU without a disclaimer or negative spin? If Purdue is fortunate enough to win a Natty in hoops, can we all say it would have never happened without NIL or congrats winning in the Professional College basketball era??? Or do we simply say, "Congrats Purdue?" Your disdain for IU is duly noted. Maybe saying nothing at all is good enough.

I hope NWI gets the stadium.....I am good with the investment to start the cleanup of an area that needs it badly, and have a much needed source of revenue generation. The area will not clean up on its own without an investment and there is no incentive by the private sector to do it all on their own. If there was, it would have happended a long time ago. Well, let's just agree to disagree and move on.