2021 IU Defensive Line Preview: More Production is Key to Creating Havoc

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2021 IU Defensive Line Preview: More Production is Key to Creating Havoc

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

The perception of Indiana football has changed dramatically over recent years, but that will only remain if Indiana is able to consistently match up with its Big Ten East foes in the trenches.

“Anytime you can get production out of your defensive line, you can get more pass rush and you don't have to blitz to get the pass rush, it's a huge benefit,” said Indiana defensive line coach Kevin Peoples. “Those are things we're trying to work on. We're trying to make sure we're doing our job within the scheme and making the plays that come to us.”

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Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Outback Bowl

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Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Outback Bowl

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head coach Tom Allen met with the media for his weekly in-season press conference. Below are the notes and quotes from his press conference ahead of Indiana’s matchup with Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl on January 2nd.

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Kane Wommack 'Thankful' and 'Honored' to be A Broyles Award Finalist

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Kane Wommack 'Thankful' and 'Honored' to be A Broyles Award Finalist

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Broyles Award for the nation’s top assistant coach will be award tomorrow afternoon and Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is one of five finalists. Wommack is also the first Hoosier assistant to be named a finalist for the award as well. On Sunday night, the Broyles Award released videos from each finalist.

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Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 Defense Prepping For Explosive Ole Miss Attack

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Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 Defense Prepping For Explosive Ole Miss Attack

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack has one last hurrah with the Hoosiers in the Outback Bowl against Ole Miss before he heads to South Alabama as the Jaguars new coach. In his final game with the Hoosiers Wommack will be tasked with slowing down a Rebel offense that ranks third in the SEC scoring 40.7 points per game and is run by one of the best offensive minds in the game in Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.

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Blitzing Aids in Defensive Success for Hoosiers

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Blitzing Aids in Defensive Success for Hoosiers

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers had a grand total of 27 sacks in the 13 games they played during the 2019 season. Head Coach Tom Allen and Defensive Coordinator Kane Wommack knew they needed to find ways to generate more pressure on the quarterback if their defense was going to play to its potential. They spent the offseason finding some creative ways to use their personnel to bring heat to the opposing quarterback.

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IU's Linebackers Have Taken the Long Awaited Step Forward in Leadership

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IU's Linebackers Have Taken the Long Awaited Step Forward in Leadership

Written by Andrew Walker

In any defense, teamwork is crucial. When players work together, magic happens. That goes for any defense. Linebackers, however, are the glue guys. They’re the middle of the pack that has to act like they’re a safety on one play and act like they’re a pass rusher on the next. The mark of an extremely talented defense, among other things, is how successful your linebacker core is.

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Key to Indiana Defensive Stability is Being “On the Same Page”

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Key to Indiana Defensive Stability is Being “On the Same Page”

Written By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

For the past couple years, there’s been a bit of uncertainty swirling around the Indiana defense when entering a new season. Whether it was Tom Allen juggling head coaching and defensive coordinator responsibilities, Kane Wommack taking over the full-time coordinator role, or balancing loss of talent with inexperienced newbies, the defense has been a wildcard.

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Position to Succeed: Notable Changes For Hoosiers Defense

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Position to Succeed: Notable Changes For Hoosiers Defense

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The primary job of the coaching staff in any sport is to put their players into the best position possible to succeed. Spring practice is underway and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack and Indiana’s coaching staff have carried out that foremost responsibility by switching the positions of a few players. Raheem Layne has been moved from cornerback to safety, Bryant Fitzgerald has moved from safety to Husky, Josh Sanguinetti has moved from safety to cornerback and Jamar Johnson has switched from Husky to safety.

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Spring Practice 2020 Position Preview — Defensive Line

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Spring Practice 2020 Position Preview — Defensive Line

Written by Andrew Walker (@Andrew_JW17)

Indiana Football took a huge leap this past season in defensive confidence. Tackling was more consistent (after a few early games where that wasn’t the case) and opponent points per game was at a 10 year low at 24.4 ppg. The Hoosiers’ defense is a pivotal part of the character of the team. Kane Wommack takes the defense to a new level every time he steps on the field. If there’s a hype man for the job, it’s Kane Wommack.

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