Social Media Reacts to Micah McFadden Being Drafted by the Giants
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Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden was selected in the fifth round by the New York Giants. Here is how social media reacted to the news:
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Micah McFadden Drafted in 5th Round by New York Giants
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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden was selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants. McFadden’s selection extends IU’s draft streak to nine straight years.
McFadden was an anchor on the IU defense the last three seasons and played in 45 games and finished his career with 216 total tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 14 sacks. He has a nose for the ball as well as McFadden had four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as well.
Read MoreHoosier Players Ready for Fans to Return in 2021
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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The last time fans saw the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium was in a rain soaked loss against the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019. Since that time the Hoosiers have gone 7-3 with major home victories against Penn State and Michigan with nothing but friends and family in the seats. That will change in 2021 as the Hoosiers are opening Memorial Stadium to 100-percent capacity. Hoosier players are ready for 52,929 fans to pack the Rock and they have a message for the Hoosier faithful.
Read MoreIndiana Football is Finally Getting RESPECT in the B1G
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Written by: @Zgreene650
When Indiana Football coach Tom Allen took over the program in 2017, he promised players and fans that he would TRANSFORM the program. During B1G media day, the media got to speak with players and coaches in the conference, and there was a sense that Indiana Football is not an easy win on the schedule for most powerhouse programs.
Read MorePair of Hoosiers Earn Conference Players of the Week Honors
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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Linebacker Micah McFadden and punter Haydon Whitehead earned the Hoosiers two more Big Ten Player of the Week honors after Indiana’s 14-6 win over the Wisconsin Badgers. McFadden led the way on defense with two sacks and nine tackles while Whitehead pinned the Wisconsin offense inside their own 20-yard line four times and averaged 40.5 yards per punt.
Read MoreHoosiers Focused on Rutgers After Monumental Win
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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Nick Saban calls it ‘Rat Poison’. Others call is a trap game. Indiana travels to New Jersey on Saturday to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Hoosiers need to leave the accolades they received last week at the gate. Indiana has had a history of following up “program changing” wins with clunkers, but this group may be special. They are focused on Rutgers, a team who is vastly improved from a season ago.
Read MoreGame Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 36 No. 8 Penn State 35
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Opponent: Penn State Nittany Lions
Location: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Nittany Lions played as divisional foes to open up the 2020 season.
What The Game Meant: In a short season with no non-conference games, a win could propel either team to a special season. For the Hoosiers, the win is the first time they beat a top-10 team since 1987 and the first time at home doing that since 1967. Tom Allen checked boxes last season and just checked a big one off the list on Saturday.
Read MoreNotes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Penn State Game
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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 season opener on Saturday against Penn State
Notes:
- Indiana’s game at Rutgers has been scheduled for 3:30pm on Saturday, October 31s and will be televised on BTN.
- Michael Penix, Harry Crider, Marcelino Ball, Micah McFadden and Cam Jones have been named 2020 game captains.
- IU will be wearing an ‘Equity Fist’ on their jerseys and helmets as well as their warmup gear this season as a sign of peace and unity.
- Covid Numbers and Non-Participants will be announced Saturday.
Read More2020 Linebacker Position Preview
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Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
There’s been some turnover and inconsistency from the linebacker position for Indiana the past couple years. Players like Cam Jones, James Miller, and Aaron Casey were new to full-time linebacking responsibilities in 2019 after serving in mostly backup roles prior, and at times it showed. But with a strong core of experienced players returning in 2020, Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack have challenged the linebackers to take the next step. This year, they feel they have a group full of impact players.
Read MoreA Once Young Linebacking Corps is Grown Up and Ready to Rock for IU
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Written by Sammy Jacobs
The core of the Indiana linebacking group all came to Bloomington together as part of the Hoosiers 2018 signing class. Those young backers are now veterans and ready to have a major impact on defense.
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