State of the Room- IUFB Linebackers

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State of the Room- IUFB Linebackers

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers will have to replace the heart and soul of their linebacker room and defense as Micah McFadden is off to chase his NFL dreams. The Hoosiers will also be under the new direction of defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chad Wilt. While Wilt has not exclusively coached linebackers, he has been a coach for over 20 years and will have Tom Allen calling the plays on defense.

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Linebacker Thomas Allen Looks to Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Rehab Advice

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Linebacker Thomas Allen Looks to Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Rehab Advice

Written by Evan Orris

On November 14, in a game against Michigan State, Hoosiers linebacker Thomas Allen suffered a very uncommon, season-ending hip injury. This type of injury is mostly seen in people who have been in extreme car accidents. Luckily for Allen, one survivor was able to overcome his injury to fulfill his NFL dreams.

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An Emotional Tom Allen Hurts For Injured Son Thomas, Vows IU Will Fight This Weekend

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An Emotional Tom Allen Hurts For Injured Son Thomas, Vows IU Will Fight This Weekend

Written by Juliet Gahan

Indiana head coach Tom Allen has never been one to hide his emotions. We have seen him kick trash cans, slam on tables and crowd surf in the locker room. So when his son Thomas Allen was carted off during IU’s 24-0 win against Michigan state on Saturday there was more emotion. The younger Allen is scheduled to have surgery this week.

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2020 Linebacker Position Preview

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2020 Linebacker Position Preview

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.

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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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Countdown to 2020 IUFB Kickoff: 44 Days (Thomas Allen)

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Countdown to 2020 IUFB Kickoff: 44 Days (Thomas Allen)

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The 2020 Hoosier Huddle Countdown is past halfway and we have reached the middle of the defense: the linebackers. Today’s feature is on a redshirt junior from a very popular state for the IU staff. Thomas Allen, a linebacker with lots of game experience, wears the number 44 and is the son of Tom Allen…otherwise known as the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers.

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Allen: 2020 'Has the Potential to be the Best Linebacker Group Since I Have Been Here'

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Allen: 2020 'Has the Potential to be the Best Linebacker Group Since I Have Been Here'

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Tom Allen has said it at every stop of his coaching career, “if you want to have a great defense, you better have great linebackers.” The good news for the Hoosiers is that they have the best depth at that position since Allen joined the IU football program in 2016.

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