Nick Stoner Does the Little Things That it Takes To Win

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Nick Stoner Does the Little Things That it Takes To Win

When Nick Stoner came to Indiana in 2011 he was seen as a track guy who played football. Stoner was a vital member of the Hoosiers’ 2012 Big Ten Champion indoor track team. Now Stoner has become one of the best at doing the little things that help teams win in football. Stoner was named the Hoosiers’ special teams player of the week in their last game against Michigan State and has garnered praise from his head coach for his down field blocking. While every young football player dreams of making the big play, Stoner has embraced his role as the player who will do the little things well.

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Week 10 Injury Report: Spriggs and Mangeiri Listed as Probable

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Jason Spriggs and Nick Mangieri are both likely to play on Saturday for Indiana

Jason Spriggs and Nick Mangieri are both likely to play on Saturday for Indiana

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Coming out of the open week the Indiana Hoosiers are fairly healthy. The two injuries that are pertinent to this week’s matchup with Michigan are to offensive lineman Jason Spriggs and bandit Nick Mangieri. Spriggs suffered a neck injury that looked more serious than it turned out to be. He had to be carted off the field in the Hoosiers last game against the Spartans. However, he was cleared by doctors that night and has been practicing with the team according to head coach Kevin Wilson and should be able to play on Saturday. Nick Mangeiri was also banged up against Michigan State on a play that was called a chop block. Mangeiri is an important part of this Hoosiers defense. He also has been called probable by the Hoosiers coaching staff.

Hoosiers Must Change Offense to Get Coleman the Ball More

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Hoosiers Must Change Offense to Get Coleman the Ball More

Football, like any sport, is a game where adjustments need to be made in order to be successful. This is particularly the case for a team like the Indiana Hoosiers who suffered the trauma of losing their starting quarterback. The Hoosiers came into the game against Michigan last Saturday having thrown the ball 179 times in six games. While they have featured the run more in the 2014 season with all-American candidate Tevin Coleman, head coach Kevin Wilson is stubborn about changing who they are. Well, coach it is time to start running the ball more often.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Week 8: IU vs. MSU

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Week 8: IU vs. MSU

Hoosier fans have gotten a taste of what life may be like for the rest of the 2014 football season without the services of quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, for the sake of the program Indiana can find a way to expedite Zander Diamont’s development during the open week this week. However, before we leave the Michigan State in the past, let’s go over the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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