Years ago my Dad and I walked the Camino de Santiago, one of the worlds most spiritual pilgrimages stretching across Portugal and Spain. Somewhere along that journey, he shared a line that has stayed with me ever since:
“Humans are made to move…and we move through things.”
I found myself coming back to that thought last week, driving along Midwest highways with Todd Blackledge. And after watching the reigning national champion Indiana Hoosiers in spring practice, it hit me even deeper.
It’s time we move through the idea that Indiana is just a great story.
They’re not.
They’re a legitimate national title contender. Again.
Welcome to today’s Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth podcast, fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.
Todd and I spent time at Hoosiers spring practice, and one thing was undeniable — this program is taking its next natural step.
What does that look like after an undefeated season?
Competitive depth across the roster
More imposing, developed bodies along the defensive line
Big portal additions at key spots
Staff continuity + a key familiar face returns
A standard that hasn’t flinched, even after reaching the mountaintop
That last part matters most. The standard hasn’t changed. And that’s why this isn’t a two-year flash.
If you want to revisit it, tap back into my conversation with Curt Cignetti and Rhett Kleinschmidt earlier this offseason. The blueprint has been there.
Today’s episode also marks the first installment of our new series:
A journey across the country with Todd and I, diving into spring football, sitting in meeting rooms, watching practice, and then stepping back to share what it all means.
Because if you’re willing to move…you might start to see things a little differently.
As always — much love and stay steady.
Yogi
