Staxawax Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 RB Sampson James, a former 4-star from Avon that initially flipped from OSU to IU, has entered the transfer portal. He did this previously but pulled out when a new RB coach was announced. Now, I think he saw the writing on the wall with being listed as a backup on the initial fall 2-deep roster. The young man needs to get his head straight and go to a MAC, or maybe even Marian University (or similar program). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Riprock Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Staxawax said: RB Sampson James, a former 4-star from Avon that initially flipped from OSU to IU, has entered the transfer portal. He did this previously but pulled out when a new RB coach was announced. Now, I think he saw the writing on the wall with being listed as a backup on the initial fall 2-deep roster. The young man needs to get his head straight and go to a MAC, or maybe even Marian University (or similar program). I read that as well. Pretty late in the game to pull that move. IU's RB coach has quite the resume. Not sure what was said to James, but I would have liked to see him battle it out. It seems regardless of #1 or #2, he would have had the chance to get carries and prove himself out on the field. But as you said, this isn't his first time entering the portal. Hope he has success finding the right fit. I also have to wonder if he was close to graduating..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Nice pickup https://indiana.rivals.com/news/indiana-announces-addition-of-transfer-db-jonathan-haynes?fbclid=IwAR0rda1LJm-wG4_xEgL_60m7QYlYvCgp_VE40krLYz6MYNgXYQdS4nV7WZ4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 2:22 PM, Staxawax said: RB Sampson James, a former 4-star from Avon that initially flipped from OSU to IU, has entered the transfer portal. He did this previously but pulled out when a new RB coach was announced. Now, I think he saw the writing on the wall with being listed as a backup on the initial fall 2-deep roster. The young man needs to get his head straight and go to a MAC, or maybe even Marian University (or similar program). Unfortunately, James never quite deserved that 4 star rating he got coming out of high school. He did not appear to have the speed or elusiveness at Avon to be a P5 RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxawax Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, DT said: Unfortunately, James never quite deserved that 4 star rating he got coming out of high school. He did not appear to have the speed or elusiveness at Avon to be a P5 RB. I agree. Although an injury in the Ben Davis game his senior year in my opinion has effected him ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxawax Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Although not on the 2-deep fall roster, Charlie Spegiel of New Pal is starting to turn some heads. I'd look for him on special teams this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DT Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 56 minutes ago, Staxawax said: Although not on the 2-deep fall roster, Charlie Spegiel of New Pal is starting to turn some heads. I'd look for him on special teams this season. Congrats and all due respect to Charlie, but wouldn't it be fun to watch him rush for 1600 yards and 20 touchdowns for one of the service academies instead of doing special teams at IU? Just sayin' Just now, DT said: Congrats and all due respect to Charlie, but wouldn't it be fun to watch him rush for 1600 yards and 20 touchdowns for one of the service academies instead of doing special teams at IU? Just sayin' Id certainly be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxawax Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 hours ago, DT said: Congrats and all due respect to Charlie, but wouldn't it be fun to watch him rush for 1600 yards and 20 touchdowns for one of the service academies instead of doing special teams at IU? Just sayin' Id certainly be watching This won't be a fair comparison until Charlie's junior or senior season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Staxawax said: This won't be a fair comparison until Charlie's junior or senior season. Hope you are right, but I tend to agree some what with DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Riprock Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) On 8/11/2021 at 2:22 PM, Staxawax said: RB Sampson James, a former 4-star from Avon that initially flipped from OSU to IU, has entered the transfer portal. He did this previously but pulled out when a new RB coach was announced. Now, I think he saw the writing on the wall with being listed as a backup on the initial fall 2-deep roster. The young man needs to get his head straight and go to a MAC, or maybe even Marian University (or similar program). James just tweeted he's committed to Purdue. Edited August 13, 2021 by Bash Riprock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Bash Riprock said: James just tweeted he's committed to Purdue. Really hope he figures things out, in life if not on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hoosiers debut at #17 in the AP Top 25: https://apnews.com/article/sports-college-football-nfl-arizona-alabama-85baad21f0a05d7bdf6523ce3643efe2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 10:38 AM, temptation said: Two previous statements from Temp: 1. While they may give some fans a warm and fuzzy feeling, bowl wins are an overrated metric in today’s era of college football. 2. Put me down in permanent marker for under 7 wins for the Hoosiers. Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 OK, I heard Iowa was going to be better. Or perhaps … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Penix is off....bad reads, throwing into coverages while guys are open; not moving well in the pocket to buy time. The defense has played well considering the offense has put them in horrible spots all day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 “Indiana is the biggest threat to Ohio State in the big ten.” - MULTIPLE media sources this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, temptation said: “Indiana is the biggest threat to Ohio State in the big ten.” - MULTIPLE media sources this summer Thinking the players were reading too much off season hype like that. That said, I was not really impressed with either Penn State or Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Iowa game will be for the West title. Iowa played very well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Irishman said: Thinking the players were reading too much off season hype like that. That said, I was not really impressed with either Penn State or Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Iowa game will be for the West title. Iowa played very well today. Why is it that a low scoring Big Ten game is most often referred to as a “slugfest” whereas a low scoring SEC matchup gets the “masterpiece” moniker? I’d be very surprised if PSU and Wisconsin are not both top 15 at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, temptation said: Why is it that a low scoring Big Ten game is most often referred to as a “slugfest” whereas a low scoring SEC matchup gets the “masterpiece” moniker? I’d be very surprised if PSU and Wisconsin are not both top 15 at the end of the season. I will take "the amount of NFL talent" for $100 Temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I thought that game was downright embarrassing. But it reached a new low when I was watching highlights on ESPN this morning, and they show an IU player on the sideline, #33, and “Indiana” on his jersey is misspelled “Indinia.” I mean, that’s just humiliating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 14 hours ago, Irishman said: Thinking the players were reading too much off season hype like that. That said, I was not really impressed with either Penn State or Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Iowa game will be for the West title. Iowa played very well today. I thought Wisconsin’s offense was extremely weak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Gipper said: I thought Wisconsin’s offense was extremely weak. Oh I did too but isn’t that to be expected in game 1 AFTER a Covid year? Clemson and Georgia too, right? Or was that just “great defense?” Edited September 5, 2021 by temptation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, temptation said: Oh I did too but isn’t that to be expected in game 1 AFTER a Covid year? Clemson and Georgia too, right? Or was that just “great defense?” A little of both but the Badgers got to the one yard line more than once and came away with nothing. Their tailbacks and Sasquatch OL should normally shine in those situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Gipper said: A little of both but the Badgers got to the one yard line more than once and came away with nothing. Their tailbacks and Sasquatch OL should normally shine in those situations. THAT, I can agree with. I bet Paul Chryst was up all night after that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, temptation said: THAT, I can agree with. I bet Paul Chryst was up all night after that game. That being said, I liked this early-season heavyweight matchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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