Technical Error!

I know I said I would have the Mike P'review for this game. I am sorry to say that one wrong button, and three weeks worth of research, notes, and writing disappeared. I don't know where it went, or what I done, but all of it is gone.

Anyway, on to this game. What I do know is both teams run a very high powered offense, with very potent passing games, and OSU can run the ball very well. OSU is weak on defense, especially in the secondary where they give up almost 300 yards and over 2 TD passes per game, allowing an average of just over 12 yards per completion, the passes that James Baily, Ray Fisher and Andrew Means generally get. These three will be key to the Hoosiers passing game, and offensive production, they must not drop balls! The line shouldn't have to much trouble protecting Lewis, but they need to be aggressive as OSU has totaled over 20 team sacks this year.

The OSU running game starts in the trenches. This OSU team has only allowed 11 sacks this season, and only lost a total of 218 yards, thus meaning they protect up front very well. OSU likes the short to mid pass, which means the zone pass coverage will be working hard all night long. There is so much more, but we are less than 2 hours to game time.

Everyone have a great, safe, and Happy New Year!!

An Apology

I just wanted to make a quick post and apologize to all of our readers for the blog being a little slacked on information. Unfortunately this time of year is extremely busy for my office, and my outside projects usually take a back seat. The fortunate thing is I still have some vacation days. I plan on using these days next week, which will put me off work from the 23rd to the 2nd.

Please check back Thursday and Friday of next week. I will have two post coming up, these will be the Mike P'review of the IU-OSU bowl game, and the other will be an update on who has given IU a verbal commitment to play football here in 2008.

Again I want to extend my apologies to our readers, and to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday!

GO HOOSIERS!!!

So where will you be?

While Mike P. continues to compile quality reports on OSU and our recruits, I'm ready to party! So, the question I am posing to our readership is: Where will you be for the Bowl Game? I'm aware of a few public options for those of us unable to travel to Arizona this New Year's Eve, such as the tailgate at the AmVets Post 2000 out on Airport Rd., plus the standard bar scene, etc. Given that Fox59 is going to carry the game along with the NFL Network, there should be plenty of options for those of us here in the Hoosier State.
So, where will you be? I haven't decided yet, personally. Part of my decision factor will be how early my mom is willing to take my kids, as I have plans for after the game as well. It may be a game-time decision, influenced by what I hear from you all! So, let me know where the place to be is!

Tempe Bound!

We're official. We are headed to Tempe, Arizona to play in the Insight Bowl on New Years Eve. The game will be broadcast on the NFL Network, which is available on digital cable from Insight and also some dish packages. Of course, Fisch will make the calls on the airwaves as well. For those who can, head to Arizona to ring in the New Year. For those of us who can't, stay with us here at the blog for conversation and celebration!

IU will face Oklahoma State with a 6:00 local time kickoff. We last matched up against OSU in 1930 here at home, resulting in a 7-7 tie. Oklahoma State comes into the matchup with a 6-6 record in the Big 12, beating Florida Atlantic, Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, Nebraska Kansas State, and Baylor.

Mike P- we need the good Mike P'review on OSU! We'll be back soon with our views on the upcoming bowl game!!! Way to go Hoosiers- We're gonna Play 13!