Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is playing at an incredible level

[Gerry Hamilton]

The Cal transfer now at Indiana impressed last year in some late night games. At Indiana this season, he's playing on a total other level

Vs. Illinois yesterday: 21 of 23 for 267 yards and 5 TD's 

last week vs. Indiana State (yes bad team): 19 of 20 for 270 yards and 5 TD's 

I don't care if you are playing against Hemphill High and Hardin High in back-to-back games, 40 of 43 is a wild number over a two game stretch. 

Through four games: 76 of 99 for 975 yards and 14 TD's with 0 INT's 

Indiana is a better team this season, but doesn't mean they will make playoffs. At Oregon and at Penn State loom ... so they have to avoid an upset around those two.

[Hashtag]

Would you classify his performance last night as borderline erotic?

[LonghornFan4Ever]

If Indiana beats Iowa in Kinnick, they will probably make the CFP as long as they take care of business in their games not named Oregon and Penn State.  Even against Oregon and Penn State, they must keep it close for the committee to put them in at 10-2.  Cignetti is a hell of a coach and is IU football’s version of Bob Knight.  I can’t believe I thought IU made a mistake in letting Tom Allen go.  This is why I could never be an athletic director lol

[Gerry Hamilton]

21 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

Would you classify his performance last night as borderline erotic?

If I was a long suffering Indiana basketball fan, absolutely! 

[Bdub12]

27 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

The Cal transfer now at Indiana impressed last year in some late night games. At Indiana this season, he's playing on a totally other level

Vs. Illinois yesterday: 21 of 23 for 267 yards and 5 TD's 

last week vs. Indiana State (yes bad team): 19 of 20 for 270 yards and 5 TD's 

I don't care if you are playing against Hemphill High and Hardin High in back-to-back games, 40 of 43 is a wild number over a two game stretch. 

Through four games: 76 of 99 for 975 yards and 14 TD's with 0 INT's 

Indiana is a better team this season, but doesn't mean they will make playoffs. At Oregon and at Penn State loom ... so they have to avoid an upset around those two.

Drafted him on my fantasy team.  What he was able to do on those cal teams was impressive.  Figured he’d take off once in a better system

[General Grant]

Bielema is on my mount Rushmore of most punchable faces in college football.  Dabo.  Freeze.  Pat Mcaffee. 
 

Indiana coach may parlay himself into a bigger job. 

[Sundancekid]

Tom Herman?

[justwinbaby]

The Indiana QB if he keeps playing this way will be a day two pick at worst.

[CJ Vogel]

He's a total stud. Top 5 Heisman contender easily.

[ATX16]

Good time to mention his left guard. 2 year starter Bray Lynch Westlake HS. He's making some noise with the scouts. 

 

[Uthookem4800]

I am telling you all Curt Cignetti to Florida or Arkansas if those jobs come up?

[Dread-headed Texan]

Come on man 🤣 let's be honest he's going to be a great clipboard holder, practice squad qb, or at best CFL starter.

[Gerry Hamilton]

26 minutes ago, Uthookem4800 said:

I am telling you all Curt Cignetti to Florida or Arkansas if those jobs come up?

Florida biggest boosters want Lane Kiffin. We shall see

[Gerry Hamilton]

5 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

Come on man 🤣 let's be honest he's going to be a great clipboard holder, practice squad qb, or at best CFL starter.

What does that have to do with anything I posted? 

[Dread-headed Texan]

4 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

What does that have to do with anything I posted? 

Nothing if you're looking at stats. Everything if you look at the games. I haven't seen many big time throws from him. Much of his numbers are quick hitters and slants getting the ball to his playmakers in space. 

[harveycmd]

7 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Florida biggest boosters want Lane Kiffin. We shall see

@Gerry Hamilton Are you hearing Kiffin is interested?

[FootLaw]

We'll see what the grind brings, but he's off to a blazing hot start. That Illinois beatdown was impressive. No way Illinois still belongs in the Top 25 after that complete exposure of their team.

[CJ Vogel]

Currently holding a 55–1 Mendoza Heisman ticket too 

[Gerry Hamilton]

5 hours ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

Nothing if you're looking at stats. Everything if you look at the games. I haven't seen many big time throws from him. Much of his numbers are quick hitters and slants getting the ball to his playmakers in space. 

But nothing NFL was posted ... that's just you. 

Colt McCoy held a clip board for 20+ million, but played at a very high level in college without being a high-end down field arm talent. 

As far as Mendoza and ability to make throws down the field ... he made plenty at Cal last year 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWbZ4TkIRo&t=131s

He'll be an interesting NFL eval prospect

[Hashtag]

11 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

But nothing NFL was posted ... that's just you. 

Colt McCoy held a clip board for 20+ million, but played at a very high level in college without being a high-end down field arm talent. 

As far as Mendoza and ability to make throws down the field ... he made plenty at Cal last year 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWbZ4TkIRo&t=131s

He'll be an interesting NFL eval prospect

Backup NFL QB has to be the best jobs in sports, especially if you're considered one of the top backups in the league. 

Career Earnings of Notable Backups:

Chase Daniel - 4+ mill
Colt McCoy - 25+ mill
Jacoby Brisett - 30+ mill
Tyrod Taylor - 40+ mill
Andy Dalton - 30+ mill
Marcus Mariota - 30+ mill
Gardner Minshew - 15+ mill

Jameis and Wentz will end up making a ton as backups.
 

Edited 7 hours ago by Hashtag

[Gerry Hamilton]

11 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

Backup NFL QB has to be the best jobs in sports, especially if you're considered one of the top backups in the league. 

Career Earnings of Notable Backups:

Chase Daniel - 4+ mill
Colt McCoy - 25+ mill
Jacoby Brisett - 30+ mill
Tyrod Taylor - 40+ mill
Andy Dalton - 30+ mill
Marcus Mariota - 30+ mill
Gardner Minshew - 15+ mill

Jameis and Wentz will end up making a ton as backups.
 

Absolutely! Great spot to be for a career 

[Thorn007]

ill hold a clipboard fer 20 an ire yo

[thatdude2]

11 hours ago, Uthookem4800 said:

I am telling you all Curt Cignetti to Florida or Arkansas if those jobs come up?

Oklahoma after they finish 5 - 7, after starting 5 - 0.

[thatdude2]

9 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Currently holding a 55–1 Mendoza Heisman ticket too 

We know who your real Heisman is….Mateer Boy Vogel

[TxFBFan]

Fernando is a fantastic quarterback who is much better than people are giving him credit for. He put up decent numbers at Cal despite being pressured and knocked on his ass more than almost any QB in the country. Cal’s O line was porous, and that’s being nice. 

He’s smart, he goes through his progressions and is cool under pressure. He can tuck the ball and run surprisingly well. He works his ass off, stays late throwing extra and puts in his time looking at film. He’s from a great family and is involved with MS charities.

What we’re seeing now is what he can do with time. He’s surgical. He’s already close to the top of a lot of draft boards, and his stock is only improving.

Yeah. I’m a big fan.