2014 Preview: Defensive Backs

2014 Preview: Defensive Backs

In today’s College football it is important for a great defense to have a great defensive backfield. The 2013 Indiana Defense was led by returning defensive standouts Mike Hunter and Tim Bennett in the defensive backfield. With a stacked defensive line, the DB’s should have plenty of opportunity to make plays in 2014. With that said, the Hoosiers had a less than consistent defense last year.  Let’s take a look at some specific strengths and weaknesses of the individual players.

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2014 Spring Preview: Three Questions on Defense

2014 Spring Preview: Three Questions on Defense

The Indiana Hoosiers had one of the worst defenses in the history of the Big Ten last season.  The Hoosiers fired coordinator Doug Mallory and hired Brian Knorr who was successful at Wake Forest the last few years.  The Hoosiers will have a new look, as Knorr will bring the 3-4 defense to Bloomington.  Let’s delve a little deeper into three questions facing this defense as spring practice draws closer.

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First Quarter Grades: Indiana Hoosiers Defense

First Quarter Grades: Indiana Hoosiers Defense

While we may be only three games into the season, it also happens to be the quarter mark of the 2013 slate. Isn’t it amazing how much quicker time flies when football is around?! Well, with that unfortunately being the case, we decided it was time to take a look back at the opening trio of games that the Hoosiers have played.

As opposed to doing a boring breakdown of each game, we decided to spice things up a bit and give a first quarter report card to each unit of the team. Yesterday we kicked things off with the offense, but don’t worry, we’re back today grading the defense and tomorrow we will even take a look at special teams and the coaches.

Grades for the Hoosier Offense are after the jump!

 

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