Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 86 Days (Joseph Gedeon)

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 86 Days (Joseph Gedeon)

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

 

#86

 

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kick-off continues to cruise along as we tick down to number 86! That’s right, there are now only 86 days until the Indiana Hoosiers kick-off the 2017 season by hosting the mighty Buckeyes of Ohio State. Today, we focus on a player that started last year that may find himself shoved to the side barring significant improvement: punter Joseph Gedeon.

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Throwback Thursday: Indiana 30 Ball State 20

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Throwback Thursday: Indiana 30 Ball State 20

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

On this Throwback Thursday we take a look back at IU's 30-20 win over Ball State. The Hoosiers raced out to a 30-3 lead after three quarters, then held on as the Cardinals scored 17 points in the fourth. IU's offense went into a shell, due to the fact Dan Feeney missed the majority of the game after suffering a concussion. In our new box score there are several facets of the game that kept Ball State alive. First, Ball State's offense did manage to have nine explosion plays (runs over 10 yards or passes over 15 yards) to IU's 10. Secondly, the Hoosiers were dreadful on third down going two-of-12 while facing an average distance over nine yards. Finally, the Cardinals sacked Richard Lagow four times, which helped set up those third and longs. IU took the win, but it came at a high price as Feeney would miss about four games and Simmie Cobbs was done for the year after one play.

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2017 Spring Practice Preview: Special Teams

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2017 Spring Practice Preview: Special Teams

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

A renewed emphasis will be put on the importance of special teams in 2017, when the Hoosiers start spring Practice on March 4th. The special teams unit was one of the Hoosiers’ bugaboos in 2016 that kept them from taking the next step up from a second consecutive 6-7 season. The Hoosiers struggled in all facets of the forgotten phase of the game. Griffin Oakes was sub-par the on both field goals and kick-offs, Joseph Gedeon wasn’t the difference maker at punter that he may have looked like against FIU, and the return game (both punt and kick) was non-existent.  This spring may serve as a wake-up call for any player that thinks their jobs on a special teams unit is safe.

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Ten Questions Facing the Hoosiers When They Open Spring Practice

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Ten Questions Facing the Hoosiers When They Open Spring Practice

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Tom Allen will enter his first spring practice as the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers on March 4th. The Hoosiers are coming off of a 6-7 (4-5) season with an appearance in the Foster Farms Bowl in 2016. However, changes have been abundant in Bloomington since Allen took over for Kevin Wilson at the beginning of December. Here are 10 questions that the Hoosiers face when they kick off spring practice in Bloomington.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Michigan 20 Indiana 10

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Michigan 20 Indiana 10

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Michigan Wolverines
Location: Saturday November 19th, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Why They Played:  The Hoosiers and Wolverines meet annually as Big Ten East foes
What The Game Meant:
Once again Indiana was trying for their sixth win of the season and their first triumph in Ann Arbor since 1967 while Michigan was trying to stay atop the race for the Big Ten East Title and in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot.

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2016 Special Teams Preview: Hoosiers Set at Kicker and Punt Return, But That's About It.

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2016 Special Teams Preview: Hoosiers Set at Kicker and Punt Return, But That's About It.

A game can be won or lost on special teams. It is a unit that only gets attention if there is a complete meltdown or a return unit brings one back to the end zone. This season the Hoosiers have a couple sure things and a handful of question marks in the third phase of the game. Consistency in all parts of the kicking and return game will go a long way to stabilizing the Hoosiers performance and could ultimately lead to a couple more wins in 2016. 

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Countdown to Kickoff: 86 Days (Joseph Gedeon)

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Countdown to Kickoff: 86 Days (Joseph Gedeon)

#86 

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown continues! There are now only 86 days remaining until IU invades Miami to take on the Florida International Panthers. Our profile today focuses on a new starter for the Hoosiers: punter Joseph Gedeon

Joseph Gedeon

-Height: 6’3”
-Weight: 193 pounds
-Hometown: Columbus, Indiana (Columbus North)
-Position: Punter

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