2023 Position Previews: Can a Very New Cornerback Group Gel in Time to Succeed in 2023?

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2023 Position Previews: Can a Very New Cornerback Group Gel in Time to Succeed in 2023?

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Indiana’s secondary was supposed to be a strength. The Hoosiers had veterans with a lot of playing experience returning and there was a hope that 2021 was just a fluke. The unit with Tiawan Mullen and Monster Matthews and Jaylin Williams would rebound and play more like the group that showed so much promise in 2020. Instead, the bottom fell out and IU’s pass defense was largely abysmal. The Hoosiers gave up a passer rating of 152.42 and opponents threw 30 touchdowns to just seven interceptions against Indiana. For reference, IU’s passer rating was 104.97 with 16 touchdowns and 13 interceptions on the season. IU’s coaching staff knew changes had to be made this position group is unrecognizable from last season.

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Accountability and a Fresh Start for the Hoosiers Going into the Season

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Accountability and a Fresh Start for the Hoosiers Going into the Season

Written by: @zachegreene

All eyes are on our Hoosiers as the season is less than a month away. The primary focus for the coaches is building winning habits and a fresh clean slate, especially for Assistant Head Coach and Cornerback Coach Brandon Shelby.

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Grit and Perseverance has Lead to Noah Pierre Becoming IU's Starting Husky

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Grit and Perseverance has Lead to Noah Pierre Becoming IU's Starting Husky

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana husky Noah Pierre has done everything IU and the coaching staff has asked of him. They needed him to play corner last year because of injury, he slid over from safety and fit in nicely. This year IU wants to have their best players on the field at the same time and that means moving Pierre to IU’s nickel position called ‘husky’. It’s a move that Pierre loves.

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Brandon Shelby Ready to Step into a Bigger Role as Assistant Head Coach

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Brandon Shelby Ready to Step into a Bigger Role as Assistant Head Coach

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Brandon Shelby is the longest tenured coach within the Indiana football program as he starts his 11th season with the Hoosiers. He’s been with the program since 2011 when he arrived on Kevin Wilson’s original staff in Bloomington. Earlier this offseason, Indiana head coach Tom Allen promoted Shelby to assistant head coach in addition to coaching the cornerbacks. However, Shelby had bigger long-term goals.

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Notes and Quotes From Brandon Shelby and CBs Tiawan Mullen and Jaylin Williams

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Notes and Quotes From Brandon Shelby and CBs Tiawan Mullen and Jaylin Williams

Written by Juliet Gahan

Indiana has it’s first full pad practice in just three days. Yesterday Cornerbacks coach Brandon Shelby gave fans an inside look at the depth of the cornerback position. Players Jaylin Williams and Taiwan Mullen talked about what they are doing to make this season better than the last.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/25/20)

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/25/20)

Daily College Football Links (May 25, 2020)

Happy Monday, Hoosier fans! As you safely enjoy your six-feet away Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those that served our nation and are no longer with us.

Exactly 101 days remain until the 2020 Indiana football season is set to kick off in Madison, and so the 100 day countdown begins tomorrow. Keep your eyes out for the daily countdown articles featuring each of the players on the 2020 IU football roster.

While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus, 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.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/22/20)

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/22/20)

Daily College Football Links (May 22, 2020)

Exactly 105 days remain until the 2020 Indiana football season is set to kick off in Madison. The NCAA released hopeful news earlier this week, that DI teams are allowed to hold voluntary workouts beginning June 1st. While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus, 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.

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Indiana's Secondary Needs to Create More 'Defining' Plays in 2020

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Indiana's Secondary Needs to Create More 'Defining' Plays in 2020

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers secondary returns young, experienced talent in 2020 and the expectations for the unit are sky high. The Hoosiers went through some growing pains in the secondary in 2019 as they ranked 10th in the Big Ten in yards per game allowed (213.7). So Indiana has still has work to do on a unit that returns Tiawan Mullen, Reese Taylor, Raheem Layne and Jaylin Williams among others. The Hoosiers need to find more defining plays in the secondary.

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IU Cornerbacks Coach Brandon Shelby: “The Best People are Going to Play”

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IU Cornerbacks Coach Brandon Shelby: “The Best People are Going to Play”

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Indiana University cornerbacks coach Brandon Shelby spoke to the media this week via Zoom as the Indiana Hoosiers staff continues to work with players remotely and prepare for the upcoming season. Shelby is entering his 10th season with the program and he loves where his position group is at heading into the summer.

“We surely have a great foundation,” Shelby said of the cornerback group. “I’m very, very satisfied with where we are going to start come the fall.”

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