Freshman Running Back Holloman Learns from New Associate Coach McCullough and Says He is a ‘Real Dude’

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Freshman Running Back Holloman Learns from New Associate Coach McCullough and Says He is a ‘Real Dude’

Written by Zach Greene (@zgreene650)

New Associate Head Coach Deland McCullough, who spent the past two years as a running back coach for the Kanas City Chiefs, has been teaching and showing new freshman running back David Holloman what it takes to play at the Big Ten level.

“What I like about Coach McCullough, he is a real dude. I feel like I can learn a lot from him. During his time here, him coaching me up, I've learned a lot of things I haven't learned from high school. It is really a good experience, and I'm enjoying my time here and the process.”

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 72 Days (Dylan Powell)

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 72 Days (Dylan Powell)

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@AmandaPavelka3)

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown is chugging along as we near the two month mark. Around this time last year, an IU football season was very uncertain, but we have no doubt since IU announced their plan to allow full capacity at Memorial Stadium. It’s been a long 173 days since we last watched IU football at the Outback Bowl, and 72 more days remain until kickoff at Iowa. Today we feature the veteran offensive lineman who will wear the No. 72 jersey in 2021— Dylan Powell.

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Hoosiers Add Carter Smith to 2022 Class

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Hoosiers Add Carter Smith to 2022 Class

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers are beginning to build an extremely impressive 2022 recruiting class. Following his official visit, offensive lineman Carter Smith became the seventh commit in the class. The 6’6” offensive tackle prospect from Ohio is a high three-star recruit and considered the 12th best player in the talent-rich state. He is the first offensive lineman in the class and starred at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio and chose the Hoosiers over fellow finalists Northwestern, Tennessee and Virginia. Smith had more than 30 scholarship offers to choose from.

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Three Hoosiers Named to Steele’s Preseason All-American Team

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Three Hoosiers Named to Steele’s Preseason All-American Team

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Phil Steele is one of the most respected names in the college football journalism industry and he released his annual preseason All-American Team earlier on Wednesday. The Indiana Hoosiers placed three individuals on the prestigious squad: Micah McFadden, Tiawan Mullen and Ty Fryfogle.

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Indiana Lands Three-Star Texas Quarterback Josh Hoover

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Indiana Lands Three-Star Texas Quarterback Josh Hoover

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@AmandaPavelka3) and TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Hoosiers landed three-star quarterback Josh Hoover Tuesday afternoon. The Rockwall-Heath High School pro-style quarterback is ranked No. 36 quarterback in the nation, No.74 recruit in Texas, and No. 528 overall for the Class of 2022 prospects by 247 Sports.

Hoover had a monster junior season with 36 passing and four rushing touchdowns and completed 236 of 387 passes for 3496 yards against top class competition in Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas. He was named the District 10-6A Offensive MVP following his breakout 2020 season.

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Big Ten Releases Statement on Monday’s Supreme Court Ruling

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Big Ten Releases Statement on Monday’s Supreme Court Ruling

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@AmandaPavelka3)

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the NCAA Monday, making it so they can no longer place limits on education-related benefits that student-athletes can receive for playing college sports. NCAA versus Alston case did not discuss salary for student athletes, but rather benefits directly related to their education such as laptops, tablets, musical instruments, lab materials, tutoring, study-abroad programs, academic awards, and internships.

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Freshmen Fiacable and Sales Jr. Lived in the Weight Room While Transitioning to College Game

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Freshmen Fiacable and Sales Jr. Lived in the Weight Room While Transitioning to College Game

Written by: Zach Greene (@zgreene650)

Incoming Freshman Vinny Fiacable and Joshua Sales Jr. came to Bloomington mentally prepared at how hard the transition to the college game is. They knew that they had to get stronger, faster, and more agile. Thus, they both decided to live in the weight room.

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Release: College Football Playoff Expansion Proposal Authorized for Summer Review Phase During Tuesday Meeting

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Release: College Football Playoff Expansion Proposal Authorized for Summer Review Phase During Tuesday Meeting

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RELEASE

“The College Football Playoff (CFP) board of managers today heard a presentation from a working group appointed to look into the possibility of expanding the College Football Playoff. It was an excellent presentation and on behalf of the board, I am grateful to the four members who spent two years discussing this important issue and arriving at its recommendation for a 12-team playoff.

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Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Student-Athletes

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Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Student-Athletes

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

On Monday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the NCAA may not place limits on education-related benefits that student-athletes can receive for playing collegiate sports. While the ball was already rolling in this direction, this landmark decision will very likely redefine the notion of amateurism and possibly usher out the current NCAA model.

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 74 Days (Nick Marozas)

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 74 Days (Nick Marozas)

Still fresh into the Hoosier Huddle 100 day countdown, the excitement for the start of the 2021 season hasn’t changed. Make sure to keep refreshing HoosierHuddle.com every day for new content. Today’s countdown profile is offensive lineman Nick Morozas.

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