Footballking16

1 minute ago, BTF said:

Lewis isn't the guy for Indiana. He couldn't win at Kent State, no way he'd win in the Big Ten..............unless we have another covid shutdown. 

His record at Kent State is far more impressive when you dive into things. Kent State is arguably the worst job in the MAC. Had the #1 offense in the country twice I believe 2/3 last seasons before becoming at OC at Colorado. 

Just now, BTF said:

Didn't know that. I didn't think Deion cut any of them. I thought it was more of "I really don't want any of you, so just leave." 

Yes "cut".

Sean Lewis who reportedly interviewed yesterday seems to have reached an agreement with San Diego St. Jason Candle or bust for me although have heard some rumblings that Tom Herman may be in contact.

21 minutes ago, BTF said:

Players entering the transfer portal dominating the headlines. It's absurd. Total fail for the NCAA to allow this to happen. Universities should now be able to eliminate a player on their own accord if said player doesn't perform up to expectations. Tit for tat. 

Scholarships are only one year binding contracts. There's nothing that states a coach can't cut a player. Deion basically "cut" 75% of Colorado's roster last year.

2 minutes ago, BTF said:

Tragically, yes. It's an utter mess. I think we all know that Ohio State is one of the top four. Let's stop kidding ourselves. The best four teams in the country right now are:

1. Michigan - if they don't beat Iowa, then I give up

2. Georgia - regardless of what happens Saturday, they are one of the top four

3. Ohio State - top four, end of discussion

4. Oregon - playing pretty good football, I'll take them over Alabama right now

I think Oregon and Michigan win their games by multiple scores. I think Georgia wins. Neither Florida State (lol) or Texas should jump Ohio State (although it wouldn't hurt my feelings)

The playoff should be Michigan, Georgia, Oregon, and Ohio State. But the committee will find a reason to jump either Texas or Florida State over Ohio State. 

Winning your conference championship should count for something, otherwise, why have them? Florida State getting left out because their QB is hurt isn't really justice. 

3 minutes ago, BTF said:

Georgia just needs to win the game, or we're going to have a mess on our hands. 

If Alabama wins: 

Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Washington/Oregon winner. Undefeated Florida State left in the dust. 

And Georgia out too?

19 minutes ago, psaboy said:

Coach Prime will be an after thought in FBS football in 2-3 years.

Until Florida hires him.

21 hours ago, EasyEJay said:

Mullen and Fyre would be interesting get me a little excited I reckon. Hart or Moore could be high level especially in recruiting the Midwest. 

Chryst is Vanilla Ice Cream as a FB coach Don't care what his record is. Even if you don't like Rees he's an OC at Bama I just don't see anyone leaving that spot for IU even a midwest guy. 

I just don't see a MAC or Mid-Major coach being the first option for a job that just paid almost 20 mil to fire a guy doesn't really move the needle. 

At the end of the day my money would be on Wommack, after a couple if bigger names say thanks but no thanks. Programs ties decent HC record / Experience don't think it'll get fans THAT excited but who knows , the expectation is  just win 6-7 games and maybe make a bowl maybe he could bring that ?

IDK like most IU fans whatever happens happens at this point sort of numb too it 

Wommack likely holding out for the Arkansas job where he once played and dad was DC. Surprised Sam Pittman wasn't canned this year but he's almost assuredly gone after next barring a miracle turn around. 

5 hours ago, FastpacedO said:

I think he developed a relationship with Sean Lewis (who recruited him to Colorado), and there is instability at Colorado with the coaches. When Coach Sanders took play calling duties from Coach Lewis, I think that set the stage for Coach Lewis to leave Colorado. O'Neil may follow Coach Lewis to where he lands (likely as an Offensive CoOrdinator).

Keep an eye on IU, sounding like Sean Lewis may be a serious candidate to be IU's next head coach. 

5 hours ago, temptation said:

So if Bama beats UGA how far does Georgia fall?  They out?

Zero SEC teams?  Come on.

There’s no way the SEC is getting two teams in if Texas wins Saturday.

3 hours ago, temptation said:

Should be, but won’t.

There’s a precedent for this. Oklahoma got in during the Baker Mayfield years over Ohio State by virtue of beating Ohio State in Columbus. There’s no way Alabama jumps Texas if Texas wins Saturday.

4 hours ago, Komets2727 said:

My point is if a coach like Fitzgerald comes in and wins 7 games in a single year, he will be gone. No continuity at all. Hell, if someone wins 7 in a year at IU they ought to be annoited as a King

Everyone in the country knows Fitz’s capabilities. He was at NU 17 years. They don’t need to see him win 7 games at IU to hire him away. If a big school wanted Fitz, he wouldn’t be available to begin with.

1 hour ago, Coach Nowlin said:

If Big10, ACC, PAC12 and SEC all produce 13-0 conference champions seems to me we have ourselves a 4 team playoff 

Agreed 

8 minutes ago, BTF said:

Did I hear Tommy Rees? Sounds like something IU would do. They need a guy whose tasted success at the head coaching position. This is no job for a coordinator. 

As a dear friend of Zach Martin (Rees teammate), Rees and I drunkenly shared a bed after a rager house party and I was subsequently urinated on. Figured this was an appropriate place to post this story.

Hard pass on Rees.

31 minutes ago, Komets2727 said:

Short term fix doesn’t help

Lol IU has never had a short term fix to have that problem. Give me a guy that wins 7-8 games a year for 3-4 years and gets hired away than a guy who wins 2-3 games over 3-4 years and lets the new guy start from scratch. IU football history the last century in a nutshell.

27 minutes ago, Komets2727 said:

Would be happy with Fitzgerald, but if he wins 7-8 games in a year, he will be gone 

If Fitz is hired away because IU is winning 7-8 games a year it’s money well spent. IU has won 7+ games twice in the last 30 years.

Hearing IU AD (and he sucks) has targeted Pat Fitzgerald (would be a great hire) but facing a major hurdle getting clearance from the university president and BoT. Jason Candle or Paul Chryst the other rumored candidates. Won’t need to interview outside that pool.

10 minutes ago, temptation said:

I’ve gotta see a PAC 12 team play D before I am on board with that but I also see them as a threat.

Agree as well. But they have the athletes to match Georgia step for step. Not sure Michigan can say that and Ohio State lacks firepower from the most important position on the field.

41 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

I struggle with the scenario that Oregon gets a free pass for losing to Washington in the regular season. Now if they beat them 2nd time around, sounds like it’s automatic that they are in. 
 

The key is to lose early I guess…

Oregon is a top 4 team in my opinion and they solidify that with a revenge win against Washington. Maybe the only team I can see beating Georgia.

2 minutes ago, temptation said:

Well it also comes down to patience.  
 

Is IU willing to wait until mid January?

If that’s the deal breaker he should immediately be ruled out. Have to have a coach in place before the portal opens. Need first crack at incoming entries as well as the possibility to re-recruit the current roster. There’s some young offensive talent that IU would be wise to keep.

2 minutes ago, temptation said:

Sherrone Moore?

Didn’t know his name until 3 weeks ago (and that’s probably on me). I’m sure IU could do worse and that’ll probably happen.

48 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

I’d like to see them get Wazzu’s head coach Jake Dickert.  Bring the Wisconsin boy back to the Midwest.  Perhaps Iowa State’s Matt Campbell 

I liked Dickert up until he lost 8 games in a row. Would take Campbell in a heart beat, not sure he’d come. I could be talked into Jason Candle at Toledo and possibly Tom Herman or Paul Chryst.

If they hire Antwaan Randle-El like I’m hearing is a serious possibility, just play intramurals and use the money to buy the best basketball team possible.

1 hour ago, Muda69 said:

So who is going to write the $20 million dollar check to get right of Mr. Allen at IU?  Mr. Cuban, Mr. Mellencamp, or maybe a combination of both/several rich alumni or boosters?

 

 

IU and Allen are going to reach a negotiated buyout that allows him to gain employment elsewhere immediately. The next check that needs to be made out is in the form of a new AD. Cannot let Scott Dolson hire the next football coach. 

Just now, temptation said:

He sounded like he was signing off for the last time at that presser yesterday.  That’s for sure.

Two years overdue.

Just fired per the IndyStar

3 minutes ago, BTF said:

So you think the committee will choose a one loss Oregon team over a one loss Ohio State team? It's a close call. As of right now, Ohio State's loss looks better. But Oregon has an opportunity to avenge theirs. Hard to ignore how Ohio State did on the road against who most are calling the best team in the country. 

A one loss conference champion Oregon would absolutely get in over a one loss Ohio State who didn’t even win their division. Yes absolutely.

1 minute ago, BTF said:

OSU since Michigan is better than Alabama. 

Georgia has better wins than Ohio State.

5 minutes ago, Footballking16 said:

If FSU and Texas both lose and Alabama wins, Alabama is the 4th team bumping Georgia.

Should edit, a Georgia loss may not end their hopes. 4th team would come down to OSU or Georgia.