Bash Riprock

I don’t know coach. Like you coach, I follow college football big time. I’ve never heard Coach Cignetti referred to as a “yapping Yorkie” until you typed those words. Those words connect a degree of bias to me. I get some people didn’t like what he said…especially the old guard…but he has the task of flipping an entire lethargic culture at IU. I think most people get that. Whether the score was 31-15 or 38-15, means nothing. Lining your team up in a victory formation and then punching it in is ridiculous. Any team in any situation. Then adding in the antics of your immature QB at the end of the game simply paints a horrible picture of their team. Even a local ESPN guy from Cleveland lit up their QB for his actions. These actions reflect their coach. A coach who has been given everything and yet not lived up to expectations. He has no right to be a smug 💩to a man who has paid his dues, and has the task of flipping a program that’s lost the most D1 games in CFB history. I contend you wouldn’t have punched it in even if you were in Day’s shoes. You have way too much class. Guess we disagree on this one…

It’s not about getting your goat Coach. Could care less one way or another. It is about pointing out your obvious bias. You can acknowledge it or not, but it’s there. OSU didn’t have to line up in what absolutely looked like a victory formation and then plug it in. Meant nothing to the game. Then to watch how their QB acted at the end was disappointing. Poor sportsmanship. I bet if you were the head coach, you wouldn’t have done it. I could be wrong but I bet HOW you win and how your players act absolutely matters. Instead of questioning Day’s choice you referred to Cignetti as a yapping Yorkie. That’s the Purdue in you…

ok...so we are going to play the "Man" card....sportsmanship be damned. His player slid down at the 1 yard line. Game was well in hand....opposing coach not taking his timeouts...so it was clear that he had conceded. Yapping "Yorkie" dog...The Purdue in these comments are apparent. BTW...according to the analysts. IU wasn't that far off. Held OSU to a season low in yardage gained...and that includes the big run at the end. IU was beaten from by errors made by the punt team, and the failure to adjust to the rush..naming blitz packages. They will learn from this game and we shall see how things develop over the years. You call it a yapping dog...I call it a coach trying to flip the culture. And the culture and program at IU is headed in the right direction. Sorry we can say the same about Purdue. But I do understand your bitterness.

IndyStar reporting Kevin Wright has returned as the football coach for Carmel.

He didn’t have to punch it in at the end Coach. Cig wasn’t burning time outs. That was a choice. One coach is trying to build a culture with solid players and a previously lethargic fan base used to losing. The other coach was gifted keys to a Lamborghini without paying much of a price like Coach Cig to earn it. Quite earnestly, he’s stalled that car on several occasions so for him to act as pompous as he does is laughable. Trying to compare them as coaches and actions…not with you Coach. That’s just the Purdue in you talking.

Never said they weren’t. I don’t know of anyone that lives in the Indy metro area said differently.

Another area we agree…

Understood your point. Just didn’t agree with your geography. CG not furthest away from Indy. White River Township in Johnson county borders Marion County.

Center Grove HS is 6 miles from County Line Road and Indianapolis on the south side. If it is further than BB from Indy limits, it’s not by much.

I am hearing "rumblings" about Kevin Wright returning to Carmel....not sure level of accuracy.

One critic stated this years’s Navy uniforms for the big game looked like they were ordered from Temu. I think they are ok Irish, but not the best in recent years…. Now, when a team honors the infamous 101st Band of Brothers with their uni’s, they are referred to as “classics”. Go Army! Beat Navy!!

Let me apply your logic..... Indiana manhandled Nebraska 56-7. Ohio State barely beat Nebraska at the Shoe. Therefore, Indiana is WAY BETTER than Ohio State....... I don't know, but it would seem you put way too much faith in how teams play each other throughout the season.

Mmmmmm...be careful. Center Grove was a 6A runner up losing to Carmel 20-17 in 2019. During the regular season, New Pal beat the Trojans 28-9. In 2018, Center Grove made it to the 6A semi-state losing to undefeated state champion Warren Central 27-20. Earlier in the regular season, New Pal beat Center Grove 31-9. CP would not running clock New Pal.

Man, I brain-faded about Cam Newton.....makes Tuberville's comments even more pathetic!!

IU lost a very valuable OL player the week prior to Michigan. One of the reasons Michigan got so much pressure the 2nd half. I would call the losses even, but I'm guessing OSU has more OL depth. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-starting-guard-drew-evans-is-out-for-the-season/

Anyone read former Auburn head football coach and now Senator Tuberville's comments about IU going out and buying them a football team? https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/indiana-went-out-and-bought-them-a-football-team-says-sen-tommy-tuberville/ Guess with NIL, there is truth to that...but isn't his beloved SEC doing the same? Heck, couldn't we argue some of the SEC schools have been doing this for a long time. IU hired a coach away from a school in which a number of players followed. Tuberville is whining because NIL was offered to players from such CFB "bluebloods" as James Madison, Wake Forest, Kent State, etc?? There may be a playoff...but the "establishment" is the same....and they are not eager to share a piece of the pie with a newcomer....to the point, a US senator, evidently lacking any higher priorities, need to get involved in the discussion? Definitely some people feel threatened........

Temp's comment, while rough, also seems fair given history. There are several articles about the worst loss experienced by a team winning the national title. Some tough losses....but none that I could read included a loss to a mid-major.

Saw the Rocket and the great 1988 ND national championship team beat Navy at the old Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.

Absolutely huge for IU. They are ponying up big time. Wealthy man!!

Hey Bob! Was that the same play the QB released the ball with no receiver in the area? Could that have been offsetting fouls? Could not tell if he released before the horse collar. I may be thinking another play. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

I am not sure the cause for decline. Perhaps parent "over invested" is the primary cause. But I am not seeing the same organization, coaching and talent that I've seen in the past. I am not sure about their total numbers playing football. That's why I believe any prospective coach needs to dive into their feeder system, especially in this age where the competition is far more fierce than it was a decade or so ago. Everyone talks about Westfield (not even a thought 10 years ago) HSE, Fishers, etc. for good reason. I believe Noblesville won the IEFA championship this year. Carmel had a losing record. Lots of improvement and competition to also include other suburban schools, CYO, etc.

Any prospective coach may want to dive into their youth feeder system....doesn't seem to be as strong as it used to be for youth football. Not saying it can't change, but I would sure evaluate.....

I simply mentioned the last 5-6 years for Carmel and Warren. Its hard to deny results. Warren has improved this year and could reverse their trends. I didn't mention anything about BD or CG.