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re: Portal Extravaganza - Hoosier daddy edition

Posted on 1/1/26 at 4:32 pm to
Posted by Placekicker
Florida
Member since Jan 2016
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Posted on 1/1/26 at 4:32 pm to
The JMU tailback is currently running all over Bama
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
20526 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 4:43 pm to
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At least the portal guys are obvious hired guns.


I figured Drago would have to go the old piss/Texas tech route for a few years, go heavier on the portal over high school, build street cred, and then start building from high school. I just was hoping he could hold onto more current players and build from there. I guess he is doing ok when there’s really only 5-6 players out of 30 leaving that we really want to stay.
Posted by GambitAUfan
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:02 pm to
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I guess he is doing ok when there’s really only 5-6 players out of 30 leaving that we really want to stay.



It will be worth it for a major program culture change
Posted by TailbackU
ATL
Member since Oct 2005
13032 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:14 pm to
If IU can do it, we can.
Posted by Johnnycrane
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2022
1361 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:22 pm to
There have been 20-30 years of the most talented teams winning. There's just one TCU and one Indiana. Just because Indiana is doing it doesn't mean it will work for us. I just don't want everyone to start acting like somehow we'll do it without elite talent just because a bad Bama team is getting rolled.
Posted by AUveritas
Member since Aug 2013
3586 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:24 pm to
Does the Rose Bowl finally prove that coaching > talent? I think Hugh also lended credence to it.

Indiana has no starting 5* players and only three 4* players.

I think that we are going to see that, even with a substantial talent reduction, we will be a much better team next year.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69987 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:27 pm to
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It will be worth it for a major program culture change



My favorite quote when teams get a coaching change.


Amazing how many "culture" changes there are out there.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69987 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:28 pm to
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Does the Rose Bowl finally prove that coaching > talent? I think Hugh also lended credence to it.

Indiana has no starting 5* players and only three 4* players.

I think that we are going to see that, even with a substantial talent reduction, we will be a much better team next year.



Man if I only had a dollar for everything that was brought up last year.


Great players will not make a bad coach a good coach. It may mask it a touch but it wont change it.



And I remain with my statement. QB is the "most important position on the field". And you wont win without "the guy" at that position no matter what.

It should be #1 and #2 on the list
This post was edited on 1/1/26 at 5:35 pm
Posted by The_SwAUggford
Member since Jan 2013
4055 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:39 pm to
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There have been 20-30 years of the most talented teams winning. There's just one TCU and one Indiana. Just because Indiana is doing it doesn't mean it will work for us. I just don't want everyone to start acting like somehow we'll do it without elite talent just because a bad Bama team is getting rolled.


What a strange tone deaf post. 10 USF guys to help set the culture, 10-15 developed 21+ year olds, throw mills at as many o linemen you can, throw the rest of the mils at ~ 5 skill guys/d guys.

Then pray Golesh is half the coach Cignetti is.

The formula makes sense and seems repeatable. Not like IU is the special place where miracles happen.
Posted by Johnnycrane
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2022
1361 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:47 pm to
So what has happened more consistently? stacking elite talent...... AND DEVELOPING THEM or Grinding it out with 3* dudes for a magical season with a Heisman QB? I'm not suggesting that we should repeat the stupidity of freeze..... Just that we need to KEEP bringing in high level players, but this time (Actually put them in positions to win).
Posted by EddieFelson
The Fast One
Member since Jan 2016
156 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:48 pm to
Melendez back
Posted by The_SwAUggford
Member since Jan 2013
4055 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:56 pm to
That's why it was a strange post. Obviously you don't stop going after the 5 star guys. But if indiana isn't proving to you that you can find 5 star guys other places besides on3 and 247 you need your ticker checked homie

If Golesh isn't studying Cig he's losing already.
This post was edited on 1/1/26 at 5:59 pm
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
20526 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 5:57 pm to
Malcolm Simmons is choking his girlfriend right now thinking about playing in that shite uat offense next year
Posted by Johnnycrane
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2022
1361 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:02 pm to
Bro I know it's possible just less PROBABLE. That's all I'm saying.
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
20526 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:05 pm to
Indiana is showing what Jang, Lanier and myself have been saying over and over: you start out by getting the best you can get at the most important position on the field (QB). It doesn’t matter how much talent you have surrounding the Thorne’s and Arnold’s of the world. You aren’t winning crap without great QB play.
Posted by wareaglepete
Union of Soviet Auburn Republics
Member since Dec 2012
17684 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:05 pm to
I'll be curious to see how many bama players hit the portal starting tomorrow.
Posted by The_SwAUggford
Member since Jan 2013
4055 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:07 pm to
Not only is it possible. I think it's gonna turn out to be the meta in this era of cfb.
Posted by The_SwAUggford
Member since Jan 2013
4055 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:08 pm to
Yup
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69987 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:12 pm to
You are right. Talent is needed. But look at programs like TCU , Utah, Boise over the years. Look at Vandy and Georgia Tech this year. Talent makes it easier but its not the end all. If you cant coach them, its a waste.

On the other hand, having a bad arse trigger man, makes up for a lot talent.


Posted by The_SwAUggford
Member since Jan 2013
4055 posts
Posted on 1/1/26 at 6:14 pm to
Ill take pierre and Hubbard if they have any eligibility left.
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