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We keep rolling with our First Glance series as the Hoosiers return home in week three to face Florida International for the third consecutive season. The Hoosiers are 2-0 against the Golden Panthers winning 34-13 in Miami last year and 36-22 in Bloomington in 2015. 20117’s version will feature two new head coaches and some familiar faces.
Read MoreFor all intents and purposes, the 2015 season was a successful one for the Hoosiers, despite dropping their postseason matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. However, the successes and disappointments of last year are in the rearview mirror and a world of endless possibilities are set before them. Indiana enters the fall with one of its most talented rosters to date. And while there are some question marks surrounding some very key positions, this group has enough weapons in place to help foster along the growth of these fresh faces looking to make an impact.
Read MoreWritten By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Head Coach: Ron Turner (4th Year)
Overall: 52-87 (.374) 12th year
At Florida International 10-26 (7-17)
Bowl Appearances: 0
Last Years Record: 5-7 (3-5)
Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 2 Appearances (1-1 Record)
Mascot: Roary the Panther
Colors: Blue and Gold
Outfitter: adidas
National Titles: 0
Conference Titles: 0
Heisman Winners: 0
Our “Top 5” series continues! Today, we take a look at a position in which elite players have consistently terrorized the Indiana Hoosiers secondary: wide receivers. New defensive coordinator Tom Allen brings a 4-2-5 alignment that will attempt to cut down on some of the big pass plays that victimized the Hoosiers last season. In total, IU surrendered 100 yards or more to nine different pass catchers. The five guys on this list are our pick for the toughest wide receivers IU’s secondary will face and they’ll need to improve their ability to limit these top targets if the Hoosiers are to find more success on defense in 2016.
Read MoreWeek One: Florida International
Date and Time: Thursday, September 1 TBD
Venue: Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium (Capacity 20,000)
TV: TBD
- 12th year as a head coach, 4th at FIU
- Overall Record (52-87)
- At FIU (10-26)
- Last Year: 5-7
Passing: Alex McGough (64.0 Comp pct. 2,722 Yards, 21 TDs, 8 Int)
Rushing: Alex Gardner (186 Att. 760 Yards, 9 TD, 4.1 YPC)
Receiving: Thomas Owens (51 Rec. 638 Yards, 8 TDs)
Defender: Anthony Wint (LB 64.5 Tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 1 Int, 2 PBUs)
This Years Record: 1-0 (0-0 T-1st in C-USA East)
Head Coach: Ron Turner (3rd Year)
Overall: 48-80 (.375) 12th year
At Florida International: 6-19 (4-12)
Bowl Appearances: 0
Last Years Record: 4-8 (3-5 6th in C-USA East)
Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 2 Appearances (1-1 Record)
Mascot: Roary the Panther
Colors: Blue and Gold
Outfitter: adidas
National Titles: 0
Conference Titles: 1
Fun Fact:
FIU has some very notable alumni, including Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton, former Major League Baseball player Mike Lowell, NBA player Raja Bell, and actor Andy Garcia.
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