Indiana Running Back Devine Redding to Forgo Senior Season and Enter 2017 NFL Draft

Indiana Running Back Devine Redding to Forgo Senior Season and Enter 2017 NFL Draft

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers have quickly become a running back factory under Kevin Wilson and Deland McCullough. On Friday afternoon running back Devine Redding, owner of back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for the Hoosiers became the third IU running back in as many years to enter the NFL Draft. As the starting running back in 2016 Redding had a solid season in which he ran for 1,122 yards and seven touchdowns on 253 carries. Redding was also a capable pass catcher out of the backfield hauling in 27 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. He finishes his career with 2,252 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground.

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Indiana's Defense Gets Boost as CB Rashard Fant Will Return For Fifth-Year

Indiana's Defense Gets Boost as CB Rashard Fant Will Return For Fifth-Year

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana fans can let out a big sigh of relief as IU's top cornerback Rashard Fant announced on Twitter Thursday morning that he will return for his fifth-year in 2017. Fant had a terrific junior season that saw him blossom into one of the conferences best corners. He earned All-Big Ten Second-Team honors, made 33 tackles, picked off a career-high three passes returning one for a touchdown, and broke up 17 passes. His 20 passes defensed was good for third nationally.

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In-State Tight End Kurt Rafdal De-Commits From Hoosiers Amid Staff Changes

In-State Tight End Kurt Rafdal De-Commits From Hoosiers Amid Staff Changes

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

When a football program undergoes the changes that Indiana has it is usually followed by some changes in recruiting and commitments from high school prospects. Late Wednesday night Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports reported that three-start tight end recruit had de-committed from Indiana University.

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Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Reactions To IU's Offensive Staff Changes

Co-Hosts Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman discuss and react to the news that IU will hire former Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike DeBord as their new offensive coordinator and former Ole Miss WR Coach Grant Heard to the same position. Is this the change that IU fans were looking for? Are they going to be happy with it? Is this a good hire for the long term for IUFB? We'll answer this and more on today's podcast.

Who is IU's New Offensive Coordinator? Get to Know Mike DeBord

Who is IU's New Offensive Coordinator? Get to Know Mike DeBord

Written By T.J. Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers have officially announced the hiring of former Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike DeBord. As soon as the hire came across the wire it had been met with a wide range of reactions from IU fans. Love it or hate it, Tom Allen has decided to replace Kevin Johns with this Indiana native rich with coaching experience and we hope this article helps you get to know IU’s new play-caller a bit better.

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Indiana Announces Coaching Staff Changes as DeBord and Heard Join IU

Indiana Announces Coaching Staff Changes as DeBord and Heard Join IU

IU Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Tom Allen announced Wednesday the hiring of Mike DeBord as associate head coach/offensive coordinator/tight ends coach and Grant Heard as passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach. Shawn Watson, who was elevated to quarterbacks coach prior to the Foster Farms Bowl, will continue in that role.

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Reports: Indiana to Hire Tennessee Off. Coordinator Mike DeBord to Same Position

Reports: Indiana to Hire Tennessee Off. Coordinator Mike DeBord to Same Position

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

On Monday Indiana let go of offensive Kevin Johns, on Tuesday it was reported that the Hoosiers would hire Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike DeBord to the same position. It was first reported by Mark Bergin of WBIR.

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Offensive Coordinator Kevin Johns and Tight Ends Coach James Patton Relieved of Coaching Duties

Offensive Coordinator Kevin Johns and Tight Ends Coach James Patton Relieved of Coaching Duties

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hooseir_Huddle)

Everyone knew that changes would be coming, and coming quickly for Indiana Football since the coaching change from Kevin Wilson to Tom Allen occurred. In a report first put out by Indiana Daily Student reporter Jordan Guskey Allen has relieved offensive coordinator Kevin Johns and tight ends coach James Patton of their coaching duties with the university.

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