The Kamikaze Kid

Well done ladies. Just one more win away from stealing the one seed.

I'm rooting for him.

How many teams in college football history have had six games in three years against championship game teams? I only know of one. All three teams were having their magic year at the time. Lanning needs to learn some things to get over the hump for sure. The fact that he’s already at the hump in years 2-4 gets over looked. Most coaches never even approach the hump in their very successful careers.

Great article. I agree with pretty much all of it. The only thing In addition I’d like to see is another NIT style 16 team championship instead of a pure G6 one. I like a G6 representative in the playoffs even if they usually get blown out. Most of the 16-13 will get blown out on 1-4 home fields anyway. Giving 17-32 something meaningful to play for keeps everybody else engaged .

I'll trust Lanning but with fingers crossed. Between the personnel on the rosters and the teams recent and projected future success, they could have any QB coach or OC they want. If Lanning believes that he has the coaches he wants, I have to believe it for now. As an outsider, it seems like they could have done better but what do I know?

It's sad to hear of the passing of one of the pillars of this forum. I loved his commentary and perspectives. I'll miss them and him. RIP 30.

For me, Dan has earned trust in his coaching hires. Maybe the philosophy of the promoted coaches aligns with his vision for the future of the program. As far as position coaches, I'm really hoping he brings in top level QB and edge coaches. With the current QBs and edges on the roster, along with competitive salaries, OBD should be able to bring in almost anybody they want and should.

Ducks road record in two years of BIG Ten schedule: 9-0 Games at Michigan, Penn St, Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington, UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers, Purdue. So far where ever or when ever the Ducks show up, it's been the home team's problem.

I get what your saying Gat but if Akili Smith Jr is anything like his dad, he could be one of the all time great Duck QBs. He was the number three player drafted in I believe 1998.

Looking at the roster for returning o line guys I see: 1 five star 7 four stars 6 three stars That doesn't include in coming freshman. I'd rather let these guys play than bring in portal guys and watch them all leave.

I hope defensive savant Lanning studies every play by Indy’s D and incorporates as much as possible. The balance between gutsy and disciplined was flawless. I think this year’s plan of safe and smothering worked well against the BIG’s low octane offenses but didn’t generate near enough pressure on Indy. If anybody can figure out the safe but aggressive balance, Dan can. The offense needs to play like they have dangerous weapons at every level because they do. Long methodical drives have their place for sure but relying on them too much invites something to go wrong. Doubling Penn States yardage but being tied 3-3 or tripling Iowa’s and being behind needs to be a thing of the past. OBD are the too early number one team already. They have the players to play like it. I just hope they have the coaches to be coached like it.

False start gives Mario a life line.

The Indy D have forgotten that they’re the Indy D.

Wow. That was a Heisman moment!

Starting to look like an Oregon game for Indy. Dominating everywhere but the scoreboard.