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Co-hosts Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman are back for another season as they preview the 2022 Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kickoff. They will talk about what Hoosier fans should look forward to this season, which players hey are most excited about on the field and much, much more.
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The Hoosiers are finally back on the field after a hiatus that seemed like years. This season, things are looking up for Indiana. Their promising young starting QB Mike Penix is back under center, along with most of the offensive line, star running back Stevie Scott, and many others that bring experience and power to the Hoosiers. Their first game back is against the gauntlet that is Penn State. The Nittany Lions come into this season off of an impressive 11-2 season that saw them in the top ten for the majority of the season. This season is not any different, at least in terms of Penn State’s prowess. The eighth ranked Nittany Lions will travel to Bloomington this weekend for what’s sure to be a prove-it game for both teams. Can Penn State retain their offensive and defensive firepower? And can the Hoosiers improve on their record setting 2019 season? This game should be a good glimpse into how both teams will do.
Read MoreWritten by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
High School football is starting up all over the country and fans are eager to see live sports. Hoosier fans are in luck as they have the chance to watch to Indiana football commitments on Saturday afternoon and evening as part of ESPN’s High School Football Kickoff.
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Daily College Football Links (April 2, 2020)
Until further notice, everything sporting event is cancelled, including spring football. While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying home, Hoosier Huddle’s bracket challenge is in full swing, so make sure you vote on Twitter to help us determine the greatest IU football figure of all-time. With high hopes of a 2020 college football season, we have gathered popular news stories from around the state, region and country to keep you updated on it all. If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.
Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana Football’s Best Of All-Time Presented by Hoosier Huddle— Click here to vote on Twitter! Bracket breakdown: Crimson Region, Cream Region, Hoosier Region, Memorial Region
Big Ten Football
Brainstorming how college football could be played in 2020: If it’s even possible, these are prerequisites via PennLive
College Football
247 Sports: These are the college football players who’ve got ‘Next’
Bleacher Report ranks the top 10 sophomores heading into the 2020 college football season
The ten most hostile environments for road college football teams, according to Bleacher Report
CBS Sports: Will the 2020 college football season start on time? Stakeholders are discussing their options
Athletic Director: ‘We will be f—ked’ if CFB season is cancelled via Bleacher Report
NCAA extends recruiting dead period due to Coronavirus, according to 247 Sports
247 Soorts report: CFB coaches questioning how ‘all-clear’ will be given
Off-Season Reading Suggestions
The Search for Indiana Football Glory
The 50 Best* College Football Teams of All Time
Study Hall: College Football, Its Stats and Its Stories
The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football
Written by T.J. Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
2019 Countdown - #89
Name – Matt Bjorson
Position – Tight End (Sophomore)
Hometown – Hinsdale, Illinois (Hinsdale Central)
Height – 6’3”
Weight – 255 pounds
The 2019 Hoosier Huddle Countdown is now churning along and we are taking a close look at #89, sophomore tight end Matt Bjorson.
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All photos by Sammy Jacobs of Hoosier Huddle
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
On a windy but beautiful April Friday night in Bloomington, the Indiana Hoosiers concluded spring practice with the 2019 edition of the Spring Game between the Cream and Crimson squads. The offense, led by new offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer wore the Cream uniforms while Kane Wommack’s defense led the Crimson squad. With Michael Penix recovering from a torn ACL and not cleared for full contact and Jack Tuttle out for the spring with an illness, redshirt junior Peyton Ramsey was the sole quarterback for the Hoosiers. The offense gained points through traditional scoring while the defense could accumulate points for three and outs, stops and takeaways. In between quarters, the Hoosiers ran 7-on-7 “skeleton drills” with Michael Penix at quarterback and Stevie Scott and Cole Gest participating at running back. Field goals were also kicked after the first and third quarters and counted for scoring.
Read MoreWritten by Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)
For four years, Wes Martin may have been the strongest player on the Indiana football roster. Martin developed his strength baling hay growing up on a dairy farm in West Milton, Ohio. He’s also very smart. Martin earned an Academic All-Big Ten selection all four years of college. He redshirted his first season in Bloomington. In 2015, Martin proved his worth right away. He played in 13 games and started six as a redshirt freshman. Martin played a key role in an Indiana offense which finished first in the Big Ten.
Read MoreWritten by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers hosted the Iowa Hawkeyes for Homecoming and for the eighth straight time, Indiana lost the annual Homecoming contest. IU fell behind early and never truly threatened the 5-1 Hawkeyes, eventually losing 42-16. Nathan Stanley led the way for Iowa, finding his tight ends often and racking up 320 yards and six touchdowns. The defeat drops Indiana to 4-3 heading into a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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Micah McFadden
Height: 6’ 2’’
Weight: 220 pounds
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Year: Incoming Freshman
Position: Linebacker
There is just something about Plant High School in Tampa, Florida and Indiana can’t get enough. The school keeps producing tremendous athletes and luckily for the Hoosiers, Coach Tom Allen has the connections. Micah McFadden, an outside linebacker from Plant, committed to Indiana last summer and is now on campus going through summer workouts. Three other Hoosiers attended Plant High School including defensive back Juwan Burgess, wide receiver Whop Philyor and linebacker Thomas Allen.
McFadden; a three-star recruit, chose Indiana over Boston College, UMass, Southern Mississippi and Toledo among others. As a junior, he posted 116 tackles, 14 sacks and one interception. Senior year he finished with 211 total tackles, 126 solo, 7 sacks, 1 interception and 2 fumble recoveries. He had an impressive high school career and will be a fantastic addition to the Hoosier defense.
With the Hoosiers losing starting linebackers Tegray Scales and Chris Covington and not many seeing actual field time at the position after those two, linebacker is going to be a position that Indiana will focus on building in the offseason. It is a position that was a focus throughout the spring and will continue to be in order to find players to replace the huge numbers the two starters produced. Reakwon Jones is a linebacker that has stepped up and took a leading role and one that Coach Tom Allen has spoken highly of, as well as Thomas Allen and Mike McGinnis. McFadden will provide good depth as he learns the defensive scheme over the summer and entering the fall.
