Indiana's Offensive Line is Working to Get Better From the Base Up

Indiana's Offensive Line is Working to Get Better From the Base Up

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

All eyes will be on the Indiana offensive line on September 2nd. It is a unit that has been criticized and scrutinized all off-season as their position coach Darren Hiller held on to his job as others around him lost or left theirs. Hiller, who has shed weight over the offseason and looks like a different person, is rebuilding his room from the feet up.

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State of the Room- IUFB Offensive Line

State of the Room- IUFB Offensive Line

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers offense in 2021 was one of the worst units in the country. They were near the bottom in nearly every meaningful statistical category and while it is unfair and inaccurate to point the finger of blame at a single position group (in truth, every single unit outside of maybe tight end was poor), the offensive line was undoubtedly partially at fault. Heading into the season there was cautious optimism that things would be a little better than they had been in 2020 as multiple starters returned and a transfer from Michigan was brought in. It was quickly apparent though that the line had frustratingly and critically regressed. As things stand now, any improvement in the offensive line must come from within as no transfers have been added and position coach Darren Hiller is still in charge of the group.

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Offensive Line Still Progressing After Spring Practice.

Offensive Line Still Progressing After Spring Practice.

Written by Matt Smith

The Hoosiers’ spring practice has been over for a couple of weeks now, but one of the biggest questions going into the summer and fall is the offensive line. Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the offense following spring practice.

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Time on Task and Physical Practice Fuel Offensive Line Improvement

Time on Task and Physical Practice Fuel Offensive Line Improvement

Written by Sammy Jacobs

The Indiana offensive line has come under heavy criticism after the first two games of the 2020 season. In wins against Penn State and Rutgers to open the year, quarterback Michael Penix was under constant pressure and running lanes were few and far between. The Nittany Lions sacked Penix three times and recorded six tackles for loss. Rutgers sacked Penix once, but had seven tackles for loss.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/14/20)

College Football Links From Across the Country (5/14/20)

Daily College Football Links (May 14, 2020)

Devastating news struck Hoosier Nation this weekend as we learned that both Cam Wilson’s parents were found dead. A GoFundMe has been set up to help Cam, Jaden and Sydney Wilson with the final expenses of their mother Cassondra Wilson.

While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying home, 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 (4/29/20)

College Football Links From Across the Country (4/29/20)

Daily College Football Links (April 29, 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, 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 (4/21/20)

Image: amanda pavelka/hoosier huDdle

Image: amanda pavelka/hoosier huDdle

Daily College Football Links (April 21, 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, 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

Hoosier Huddle: Sheridan and Hiller adjusting to coaching from a distance

Hoosier Huddle: ‘Hoosiers Classics’ ends football week with epic 2007 bucket game

Big Ten Football

247 Sports: Michigan State AD Bill Beekman says no football would be ‘existential moment’

Big Ten announces emerging infectious disease task force, according to Hoosier Huddle

College Football

Forbes: Is big-time college football dying?

The ten best football transfers from the 2020 cycle via 247 Sports

Post-spring college football bowl projections for 2020 via 247 Sports

CBS Sports: How College Football will address its most difficult undertaking yet: safely starting the 2020 season

College football players training at home like Rocky Balboa, according to NBC Sports

Off-Season Reading Suggestions

The Search for Indiana Football Glory

Billion Dollar Ball

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

Sheridan and Hiller Adjusting to Coaching From a Distance

Sheridan and Hiller Adjusting to Coaching From a Distance

Written by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)

Newly minted offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan and offensive line coach Darren Hiller sat down for a Q&A to share how the Hoosiers are navigating spring ball during the pandemic. Social distancing requirements have posed numerous challenges in the college football universe, forcing teams to innovate on the fly.

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Spring Practice No. 3 Notes and Observations

Spring Practice No. 3 Notes and Observations

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Spring Practice Day Three Notables

The Hoosiers were back on the practice field on a day that felt more suited for skiing than spring football. However, it was toasty inside the Mellencamp Pavilion as the Hoosiers put on the shoulder pads for the first time this spring. Here are my observations as well as quotes from players and coaches.

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Notebook: Indiana Introduces QB Coach Nick Sheridan and OL Coach Darren Hiller

Notebook: Indiana Introduces QB Coach Nick Sheridan and OL Coach Darren Hiller

Written By Sammy Jacobs(@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosier Football Program welcomed their two newest coaches, Nick Sheridan (QBs) and Darren Hiller (OL), in an introductory press conference before the men's basketball team took the floor at Assembly Hall Sunday afternoon. New offensive coordinator Mike DeBord introduced the two new members of the offensive staff.

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