Kirk Herbstreit's criticism of Indiana during their 2022 College Football Playoff run has resurfaced as the Hoosiers continue their impressive postseason journey. Last season, Indiana made history by qualifying for the CFP playoffs for the first time in program history but lost to Notre Dame in the first round. Herbstreit was one of the pundits who questioned the selection committee's decision.
Herbstreit has long held a strict criteria for evaluating teams - wins are important, but they're not the only factor. He emphasizes that "deserving" doesn't necessarily mean being the best team. The Hoosiers' coach Curt Cignetti said his team's focus on building a cohesive unit was key to their success.
On Thursday, Herbstreit delivered a stern warning to other coaches: chasing five-star recruits and agent deals can be detrimental to a program's long-term success. "If you don't build that," he told On3, "and you just chase five stars, you're never gonna be here on that stage."
Indiana's next challenge will come in the form of Miami in the national title game. The Hoosiers have been impressive throughout their playoff run, and it remains to be seen whether they can overcome the Crimson Tide.
For those questioning Herbstreit's method of evaluating teams, his argument is simple: wins are just a starting point. Ultimately, it's about the team as a whole, not just individual players. The question now is whether Indiana has what it takes to bring home the national title.
Herbstreit has long held a strict criteria for evaluating teams - wins are important, but they're not the only factor. He emphasizes that "deserving" doesn't necessarily mean being the best team. The Hoosiers' coach Curt Cignetti said his team's focus on building a cohesive unit was key to their success.
On Thursday, Herbstreit delivered a stern warning to other coaches: chasing five-star recruits and agent deals can be detrimental to a program's long-term success. "If you don't build that," he told On3, "and you just chase five stars, you're never gonna be here on that stage."
Indiana's next challenge will come in the form of Miami in the national title game. The Hoosiers have been impressive throughout their playoff run, and it remains to be seen whether they can overcome the Crimson Tide.
For those questioning Herbstreit's method of evaluating teams, his argument is simple: wins are just a starting point. Ultimately, it's about the team as a whole, not just individual players. The question now is whether Indiana has what it takes to bring home the national title.
. It's all about the benjamins, baby 
. Kirk Herbstreit knows a thing or two, but I think he's just scratching the surface. What really matters here is the team chemistry and coaching. The Hoosiers might have won some games, but did they win over their own players? Are they motivated by more than just cash and fame? 
And what about the selection committee? They're like a secret society, making decisions that benefit certain teams only 
. I'm not saying Indiana doesn't deserve to be there, but let's keep an eye on them, 'cause I got a feelin' they might need all the luck in the world to take down Miami 
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I mean, can we talk about how Herbstreit's comments are so on point?! Chasing five-star recruits and agent deals is literally the most destructive thing you can do to a program's future 
Indiana showed us that building a cohesive unit can take you way further than just having individual studs 
. The Hoosiers' success isn't because they had more talent, it's because they were able to come together as a team and execute 
. And now they're facing the ultimate test: can they take down Miami?! 
We'll see if Indiana's focus on building for the long game pays off or if they get caught up in chasing those five stars 
My dad used to be obsessed with recruiting when he was playing college ball and I'm like "dude, what's the point?" 
I think Indiana has got this game in the bag, they've been on a roll all season! 
! The guy's all about the bigger picture, you know? He's right, those five-star recruits might be flashy, but if a team can't build chemistry and cohesion, they're never gonna go all the way. It's like he said, chasing agent deals is just a distraction from what really matters - building a winning culture 
. Now, I'm curious to see how they'll stack up against Miami in the national title game... that's gonna be a tough one! 
it's crazy how teams like Indiana are proving that winning isn't everything - their cohesive unit and focus on teamwork has taken them to the national title game 
. Those coaches chasing five-star recruits need to take a step back and remember what's really important: developing a solid team identity 
can't wait to see how Indiana matches up against Miami! 
I'm loving every minute of this underdog story and I know Indiana has what it takes to bring home the national title 
Bring on the Crimson Tide!
Kirk Herbstreit's whole "deserving" thing is just a fancy way of saying teams that win are already good, duh. And now he's warning coaches to focus on building a cohesive unit... yeah right, like that's gonna happen with all these coaches chasing after those five-star recruits. It's like they think the kid makes the team, not the other way around 
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. I'm already betting on them to lose.
they've been on fire this postseason and it's amazing to see them making history left and right! kirk herbstreit's words of wisdom are everything, like, he's not just talking about wins, he's talking about building a cohesive unit which is exactly what curt cignetti did with his team 
so fingers crossed for indiana vs miami in the national title game, let's go hoosiers!! 
. it'll be interesting to see if the hoosiers can make a deep run and prove themselves on the biggest stage 
. It shows that you don't need all those five-star recruits to be a successful team - it's all about the culture and unity within the squad 
. They're not just chasing wins, they're chasing a dream. So, who knows, maybe they've got what it takes to take down Miami and bring home that national title?