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Probably not a bad idea to go to a place where he can get some starting experience and then transfer back. 

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Cignetti had a plan for Mendoza. He would continue a backup role this coming season seeing lot's of action continuing his development to be the starter for the Hoosiers in 2027. Sometimes you just have to trust the "process." And we've quickly found out that the process that Cignetti preaches is worthwhile if you follow it. In terms of development, this is a bad move on his part. Or maybe he just felt like following in his brother's footsteps at IU was just too much to overcome. 

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1 hour ago, Coach Nowlin said:

Why stay when your HC is going to continue to bring in 4th and 5th year guys over the top of you? 

 

He's a redshirt freshman.  As 23 stated, the plan was to use Hoover for one year, and continue his Alberto's development, then assuming Alberto earns it, would give him 2 years as a starter.  Now, perhaps he can get a bigger paycheck, as rumors indicate he may be heading to Georgia Tech.  Perhaps he would get on the field quicker, not sure.  

It would be big shoes to fill at IU, and comparisons to his brother would be rough.

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On 1/20/2026 at 12:58 PM, Bash Riprock said:

He's a redshirt freshman.  As 23 stated, the plan was to use Hoover for one year, and continue his Alberto's development, then assuming Alberto earns it, would give him 2 years as a starter.  Now, perhaps he can get a bigger paycheck, as rumors indicate he may be heading to Georgia Tech.  Perhaps he would get on the field quicker, not sure.  

It would be big shoes to fill at IU, and comparisons to his brother would be rough.

He'll start next year for GT. And then, maybe, be back at IU as a junior in two years? 

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3 hours ago, crimsonace1 said:

He'll start next year for GT. And then, maybe, be back at IU as a junior in two years? 

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

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https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/02/11/tyler-cherry-back-on-indiana-football-roster-after-sitting-out-center-grove-quarterback-knee-injury/88625096007/

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 Indiana football quarterback Tyler Cherry has been re-added to the official roster and is back on scholarship after spending the 2025 season as a student coach.

Cherry sat out last season while rehabbing a knee injury he suffered in the lead up to IU's first-round CFP game against Notre Dame in 2024.

On Tuesday night, he was listed as a redshirt freshman and held onto the No. 15 jersey he wore while redshirting.

The Center Grove alum was a late addition to the program's 2024 recruiting class. He was initially committed to Duke, but reevaluated his options after both programs went through coaching changes. He was a four-star prospect and No. 6 in-state prospect that cycle, according to 247 Sports composite rankings.

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Yeah, but will he play?

 

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39 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

Certainly not next year with Josh Hoover in the spot.  To be coming back must mean Cignetti wants him there...if not, he would have told him to find another home.  He's only a redshirt freshman...if it doesn't work out next year, he has plenty of eligibility left.  

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Indiana could be only the fourth team to be rated outside of the Top 5 after winning the title since 2011.

Right now I have IU, Notre Dame, and Ohio State (no particular order) as the best three teams in the country. Gimmie Texas and Georgia to round out the Top 5. 

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is this a sign that the Bison is back for 2026-27??  Glad the man is recovering with broken bones.

Let's go Hoosiers!

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