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Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
Hoosier Huddle is breaking down each position group prior to opening of 2021 spring practice. Today, we look at one of the deepest and most talented groups on the roster: the defensive backs. We’ve lumped cornerbacks, safeties and the Husky position together so this preview is lengthy and there is a whole lot to cover.
Read More2021 Quarterback Position Preview
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
If the Indiana quarterback room can get healthy over the offseason, next year should be one of the deepest pools of talent in program history. I can’t remember the last time that the Hoosiers had a roster with four different quarterbacks on scholarship – certainly not one where all four on the depth chart are projected to be so talented. This is definitely a testament to the recruiting that Tom Allen and his staff have done, building a roster that can compete on the field at the highest level while also utilizing the added depth as quality scout team members in practice.
Read MoreWritten by Matt Smith
IU brought lots of pressure to opposing quarterbacks last season and that began with the push of the defensive line. The Hoosiers had 25 combined sacks last year under defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Wommack has since accepted a job at the University of South Alabama. IU’s new coordinator Charlton Warren will look to continue the defensive success from last season.
Read MoreWritten by: TJ Inman
With spring practice right around the corner, Hoosier Huddle is ramping up coverage. Today’s focus is on position battles that will begin to be decided during the spring practice period. While it is possible the outcomes of these battles won’t be determined until the fall, spring practice should give the coaches an idea of who can step up and fill the holes left by some important departing players.
Read MoreWritten by Nathan Comp (@NathanComp1)
The receiver room will feature what is likely the most talented player on Indiana’s entire roster, Whop Philyor. Philyor announced his return for his senior year after the Gator Bowl loss stating, “unfinished business.” This article will highlight Philyor along with his other receiving counterparts, some of which may be new faces for Hoosier fans after growing accustomed to Donovan Hale and Nick Westbrook on the outside every snap.
Read MoreWritten by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)
The Hoosier’s nickel base defense employs two linebackers and the biggest hole left to fill from 2019 comes from the graduation of Reakwon Jones. Linebacker is a youthful position group for the Hoosiers, and while somewhat unproved, there’s some exciting potential.
Read MoreWritten by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)
Offensive Line
With spring football kicking off on March 7th, it’s time to focus on the 2020 football season. The Hoosiers will have to replace three starters along the offensive line. Veteran linemen Hunter Littlejohn and Simon Stepaniak both graduated, while left tackle Coy Cronk transferred to Iowa. Since Tom Allen took over head coaching duties, he and his staff have focused on bolstering the depth in the trenches. Indiana has a solid group up front with plenty of youth and good size. While the offensive line may not be the strength of the offense in 2020, this unit should hold their own and have a chance to be better than last year.
Read MoreWritten by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
Hoosier Huddle is breaking down each position group prior spring ball and today, we look at a deep position group with a star in the making leading the way: defensive back.
“Defensive back” is a catch-all term that applies to multiple positions on the field: cornerback, safety and in IU’s case, Husky. As a result, going into detail on every player would be information overload. We’ll go position by position and dive into detailed descriptions on where things stand heading into spring.
Read MoreWritten by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana quarterback room will look a little different this spring as Peyton Ramsey has moved on and early enrollee Dexter Williams joins the fray. The good news for the Hoosiers is that Michael Penix, who started seven games last season before injuries derailed his season, is back and full cleared to participate in spring ball. Jack Tuttle is also 100-percent after battling mononucleosis last spring. The Hoosier quarterbacks will be working under new offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, who will have the eyes of Hoosier Nation staring down at him as he tries to replace Kalen DeBoer.
Read MoreWritten by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)
Spring football is right around the corner, which begs the question— who fill the gap left by last year’s seniors in each position? Between the Class of 2020 signees and last year’s freshman who took advantage of the redshirt rule, the 2020 IU football season looks bright.
Of the 21 freshman penned to Indiana’s 2019 recruiting class, 12 played in four games or fewer, and return to Bloomington a year bigger and stronger as they compete for field time beginning March 7.
Here are five redshirt freshman to watch in Spring 2020, considering the most recent injury update.
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