Indiana pre-game: injuries etc.
Per Twitter, no Maurice Hurst, Willie Henry, Jabrill Peppers, Jake Butt, Dymonte Thomas. I'll update as things become more clear. This is a little worrying:
No Jake Butt on the dress list this week. Suspended "for a violation of team expectations"
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) November 1, 2014
The safety situation:
Jarrod Wilson and Delano Hill running at safety with the first team in skeleton drills.
— Ace Anbender (@AceAnbender) November 1, 2014
UPDATE: Jehu is back and will be starting:
Jehu Chesson announced on the big board as the starter across from Devin Funchess today.
— Ace Anbender (@AceAnbender) November 1, 2014
November 1st, 2014 at 3:13 PM ^
Fuck...and it begins.
Not even a violation of team rules? Expectations?
If players are sitting out for failure to meet expectations...couldn't that leave us a bit shorthanded?
November 1st, 2014 at 3:23 PM ^
Shorthanded player-wise...and an entire coaching staff.
November 1st, 2014 at 4:09 PM ^
To me, it shows that Hoke and co. Are doing what they can to meet the expectation for program integrity, even with the overall doubt surrounding their futures.
November 1st, 2014 at 5:36 PM ^
A sign of desperation.
November 1st, 2014 at 5:15 PM ^
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November 1st, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
A clueless coaching staff giving more touches to AJ Williams.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:17 PM ^
November 1st, 2014 at 3:38 PM ^
expected Butt to be throwing passes to himself.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:17 PM ^
Show emotion? Get suspended.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
Any emotion other than clapping is a violation. Possible exception if you tell "Lets go!" while clapping.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:30 PM ^
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November 1st, 2014 at 4:13 PM ^
The Team, The Team, The Team!
November 1st, 2014 at 3:43 PM ^
I'd be too. He's probably standing on the sidelines watching AJ Williams biff most of his blocks and drop most of his passes and wonder "What the hell is he doing out there still?"
I know that's what I wonder every single play AJ is in
November 1st, 2014 at 6:44 PM ^
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November 1st, 2014 at 3:32 PM ^
all-encompassing injury information and family issue ban. Under this coach, expectations are rarely met. Apparently, this is a case of a player failing to execute in practice.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
November 1st, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
No Henry is equals PAIN for the defense.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:16 PM ^
I'm more concerned that anybody on this team is considered to have met team expectations.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:18 PM ^
One of my biggest frustrations is our underutilization of Jake. The TE should be a weapon we use consistently use especially with our protection problems. I've worried about Chris Clark watching our offense and thinking "Nah, I'll pass." I just hope we can hold this team together for the rest of the year.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:21 PM ^
Beevo, you have failed to meet my expectations. You will not be playing today.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:26 PM ^
Um, why are you worried? It has actually happened, so you should be past worried at this point. Clark tweeted last week:
They don't even use butt it's terrible
— Chris Clark (@Clark8Chris) October 25, 2014
November 1st, 2014 at 3:35 PM ^
Chris Clark, you are not meeting my expectations. You are benched.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:18 PM ^
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November 1st, 2014 at 3:18 PM ^
I have set up a liveblog, I believe: http://blyve.com/event/67315554d6c1443107010000
November 1st, 2014 at 3:19 PM ^
November 1st, 2014 at 3:19 PM ^
Similar to the "suspension" Hoke will be receiving in a few weeks...
November 1st, 2014 at 3:19 PM ^
My girlfriend penalizes me for violation of expectations constantly.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:25 PM ^
It's her fault. No woman should set expectations for a man. It's best for everybody.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
November 1st, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
I wonder why I can't start a new thread - oh well, spread the news: liveblog http://blyve.com/event/67315554d6c1443107010000
November 1st, 2014 at 3:23 PM ^
WTF Butt?
No Henry or Hurst hurts our D a lot, both do a good job at keeping blockers off from our LBs to allow them to make plays. Saw Henry get carted off last week did not look good.
We can't buy a break, IU's LBs are bad and Butt could have had a big day.Thought Thomas made some plays last week too. We will still beat IU, but these injuries do not help. IU has no secondary, Fuchess for 140 yards and 2 TDs. Only thing that worries me is that IU does have good DTs and a decent D line.
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November 1st, 2014 at 3:35 PM ^
Well High HOLY FUCK, the entire team and coaches should have been suspended after the ND, Utah, Minny, and Rutgers games. Following the MSU game Hoke should have been fired for violating expectations.
Too late, Hoke, and the wrong player as well. You should have been suspending players years ago. Take Funchess, for example, he should have been suspended the first time he decided he wasn't going to block. Instead, you moved him to WR. What do you think that said...hmmm?
November 1st, 2014 at 3:39 PM ^
Brandon = 1 down
Hoke = 1 more to go
Brady you're next
November 1st, 2014 at 3:40 PM ^
November 1st, 2014 at 3:46 PM ^
according to President Schlissel.
November 1st, 2014 at 3:45 PM ^
chesson back should help
November 1st, 2014 at 3:47 PM ^
I would love to know exactly what a "violation of team expectations" is as well. Like so many things about this staff, I find myself struggling to figure out exactly how to translate the vagueness. I realize that we're not owed an explanation, but there are times when even a high-level summary would be appreciated.
November 1st, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
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November 1st, 2014 at 4:16 PM ^
Butt won't be missed