Countdown to 2020 IUFB Kickoff: 43 Days (Sam Slusher)

/
Countdown to 2020 IUFB Kickoff: 43 Days (Sam Slusher)

Written by: Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

The 2020 Hoosier Huddle Countdown is on the downhill slide as we quickly approach the season’s scheduled kickoff. With 43 days until the Hoosiers are set to face the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, we feature the guy who will wear the cream and crimson No. 43 jersey— Sam Slusher.

Read More

Spring Practice 2020 Position Preview – Defensive Backs

/
Spring Practice 2020 Position Preview – Defensive Backs

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Hoosier Huddle is breaking down each position group prior spring ball and today, we look at a deep position group with a star in the making leading the way: defensive back.

“Defensive back” is a catch-all term that applies to multiple positions on the field: cornerback, safety and in IU’s case, Husky. As a result, going into detail on every player would be information overload. We’ll go position by position and dive into detailed descriptions on where things stand heading into spring.

Read More

Countdown to 2019 IUFB Kickoff: 46 Days (Aaron Casey and Samuel Slusher)

/
Countdown to 2019 IUFB Kickoff: 46 Days (Aaron Casey and Samuel Slusher)

Written by Nathan Comp

#46

The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff is over halfway complete. Just 46 days remain until the Hoosiers kickoff the 2019 season in Indianapolis against the Ball State Cardinals. Today we will highlight a pair of Indiana linebackers, Aaron Casey and Samuel Slusher.

Read More

Spring Preview- The Hoosier Secondary Has the Talent, Now They Need Efficiency

/
Spring Preview- The Hoosier Secondary Has the Talent, Now They Need Efficiency

Written by Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

While the efficiency numbers were not great, the Indiana defense boasted a respectable secondary in 2019. The Hoosiers thrived off of creating turnovers. Indiana tied for 33rd in the country with 13 team interceptions and they tied for fifth in the country in fumble recoveries with 13. With the departure of Hoosier safety Jonathan Crawford, Indiana has big shoes to fill. Luckily, there are a number of players capable of stepping up to the plate. IU's secondary will still be young next fall, but they will have the luxury of depth. Heading into spring, the IU defensive backs appears to be one of the most talented position groups on the roster. Indiana will return several starters from last year, and Tom Allen and his staff have recruited cornerbacks and safeties very well the past few years. While it is yet to be seen which individuals will produce most, the secondary will be among Indiana's strongest units in 2019.

Read More