State of the Room - IUFB Running Backs

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State of the Room - IUFB Running Backs

What was supposed to be one of the deepest, most experienced, and most talented position groups for Indiana heading into the 2021 season quickly fell apart due to injury and transfers. Bringing Deland McCullough back on board to replace Mike Hart should be a great move for the program over the next few seasons, but it did make an impact on the immediate roster in 2021. McCullough is a tenacious recruiter and coached backs in the NFL as well as All-B1G backs during his first stint at IU, so he certainly knows what it takes to be a productive back in the Big Ten. With 2021 in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look at where the room stands as of now.

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Tim Baldwin's Departure Opens Door for Others to Run Through

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Tim Baldwin's Departure Opens Door for Others to Run Through

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers had yet another running back put his name into the transfer portal on Monday as Tim Baldwin Jr. is looking to transfer from IU. “Tim Baldwin Jr. has chosen to enter the transfer portal and will no longer be with our football team.” Indiana head coach Tom Allen told reporters on Monday morning.

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Keys to a Hoosiers Win Over the Hilltoppers on the Road

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Keys to a Hoosiers Win Over the Hilltoppers on the Road

Written by: @Zgreene650

The Hoosiers 38-24 loss to Cincinnati was disappointing for the coaches, players, and fans after starting the game taking a 14-0 lead. There was much improvement from this up-and-coming program compared to their first two games. If a couple of big plays and penalties could have gone in Hoosier’s favor, they could have come out with a win. This week the Hoosiers will travel about three hours south to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at 8 pm EST on CBS. The Hoosiers are 10-point favors and will look to gain some momentum going into a nationally televised game against Penn State. That said, let’s dive into some keys for this Hoosiers team getting a win on Saturday!

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 20 Days Part I (Tim Baldwin Jr.)

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 20 Days Part I (Tim Baldwin Jr.)

Written by: Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The college football season is so close we can nearly smell the freshly lit charcoal from the parking lot. We have just 20 days until the Indiana football season kicks off against the No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium. Today we feature two players who wear the number 20, running back Tim Baldwin Jr. and DB Joseph Daniels Jr.

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New Associate Head Coach Deland McCullough Electrified by the Running Back Unit

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New Associate Head Coach Deland McCullough Electrified by the Running Back Unit

Written by Zach Green (@Zgreene650)

New Associate Head Coach Deland McCullough sounded impressed by his unit after their first fall practice. Every guy on this unit can ball according to McCullough and he sounded excited to show them what he can do to improve their games.

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Indiana Football Spring Running Back Position Preview

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Indiana Football Spring Running Back Position Preview

Written by Matt Smith

Indiana has had a long run of strong running backs with names such as Tevin Coleman. Jordan Howard, and Stevie Scott. Scott has opted to declare for the NFL this year, which means a new running back will have to carry the load this year for the Hoosiers.

With the return of Deland McCullough as running backs coach as well as associate head coach, the battle for the position will be very intense during spring practice beginning on Monday.

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Fixing the Indiana Run Game

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Fixing the Indiana Run Game

Written By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Much was left to be desired from the Indiana run game in the 2020 season.

An inability to dominate the line of scrimmage in run blocking led the Hoosier stable of running backs to average just 3.1 yards per carry. The Hoosiers did not combine for over 1000 yards rushing. At its worst, it was actually harming the team – Indiana rushed for negative yardage in the narrow defeat at Ohio State. The schemes were predictable, too. Stevie Scott carried 156 times, while no other running back handled it more than 32 times.

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Tim Baldwin's Big Game Was Only a Matter of Time

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Tim Baldwin's Big Game Was Only a Matter of Time

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana running back Stevie Scott saw it coming and one could even say he predicted Tim Baldwin’s big game on Tuesday ahead of Indiana’s win over Maryland on Saturday. Scott should know, he’s Indiana’s starting running back and has 28 career rushing touchdowns which is tied for fourth all-time with Tevin Coleman in Indiana football history.

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A Struggling Indiana Rushing Attack Looks For Answers Against a Leaky Maryland Run Defense

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A Struggling Indiana Rushing Attack Looks For Answers Against a Leaky Maryland Run Defense

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers offense is searching for a rushing attack. Despite having talent backs in Stevie Scott, Sampson James and Tim Baldwin the Hoosiers rank 13th in the 14 team Big Ten conference in rushing. The Hoosiers are averaging 76 yards per game and just 2.39 yards per carry. So what’s the issue? Indiana offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan cannot put a finger on a singular issue.

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