Ten Questions Facing the Hoosiers When They Open Spring Practice

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Ten Questions Facing the Hoosiers When They Open Spring Practice

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Tom Allen will enter his first spring practice as the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers on March 4th. The Hoosiers are coming off of a 6-7 (4-5) season with an appearance in the Foster Farms Bowl in 2016. However, changes have been abundant in Bloomington since Allen took over for Kevin Wilson at the beginning of December. Here are 10 questions that the Hoosiers face when they kick off spring practice in Bloomington.

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Special Seniors Aim for Memorable Send-Off

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Special Seniors Aim for Memorable Send-Off

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The following seniors will be suiting up (or, if injured, participating in Senior Day festivities) for the final time at Memorial Stadium: Ricky Jones, Dawson Fletcher, Wes Rogers, Dan Feeney, Jacob Bailey, Dimitric Camiel, Mitchell Paige, Ralph Green, T.J. Simmons and Clyde Newton. The Hoosier Huddle staff thanks them for their contributions to IU football.

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2016 Offensive Line Preview: Once Again The Big Guys Upfront Will Pave the Way For IU's Offense

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2016 Offensive Line Preview: Once Again The Big Guys Upfront Will Pave the Way For IU's Offense

Written By Lydia Knoll

Indiana has had some star offensive players the last couple of years, including recent NFL draftees Jordan Howard and Nate Sudfeld just to name a few. But the offensive players that are sometimes overlooked also happen to be the guys who make it possible for players like Howard and Sudfeld to show off their skills. These guys are the building blocks of a steady football program, the offensive linemen. 

Indiana’s offensive line allowed the least amount of sacks in the Big Ten last year, allowing only 13 sacks. With the help of their line, they were able to generate the most productive total offense in the Big Ten with a total 6,556 yards, averaging 504.3 yards/game and 6.23 yards every play. The 6,556 total yards also happened to be 746 yards more than the second highest total offense in the Big Ten. The offensive line also opened up holes to allow for the second best rushing offense in the Big Ten averaging 210.46 yards/game. Unfortunately, Indiana has lost one of their best offensive lineman, Jason Spriggs, to the Packers but with a strong core of veterans, including All-American Dan Feeney, this group continues to be the bedrock on which IU builds their offense. 

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Countdown To Kickoff: 65 Days (Wes Rogers)

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Countdown To Kickoff: 65 Days (Wes Rogers)


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There are now 65 days remaining until the Indiana Hoosiers kick-off the 2016 season in Miami against the Florida International Golden Panthers. Join us each day for each part of our 100-day countdown to the opener! Currently number 65 belongs to redshirt senior offensive lineman Wes Rogers.

Wes Rogers (Redshirt Senior)

-Height: 6’4”
-Weight: 305 pounds
-Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
-Position: Offensive Line

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2016 Spring Preview: Offensive Line

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2016 Spring Preview: Offensive Line

Coming into the 2016 season, Indiana University will be missing some of it’s strongest players from this past season. The offensive line is no exception, taking a hard hit from loosing key player Jason Spriggs, who has gone from a good three-star high school athlete to a stellar All-American offensive linemen. Spriggs decided at the end of the 2015 season to enter the NFL draft and is expected to be a possible second round draft pick. However, despite losing Spriggs, we will see the return of Spriggs counterpart, Dan Feeney. 

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2015 Positional Preview: Offensive Line

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2015 Positional Preview: Offensive Line

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

It’s not really a surprise when I say that the offensive line will be a strength for the Hoosiers, as it has been for the last three seasons. Coach Frey has done a masterful job of molding and making these young men into a formidable force, capable of taking on any defensive front they come up against in the trenches. When injuries attempted to threaten the depth of the group, it was just a case of next man up, the unit barely missing a beat. For the last three seasons the Hoosiers have set numerous offensive records and the guys upfront have been a big reason for that. Whether it was protecting one of the team’s prolific passers or opening up holes for Tevin Coleman, these guys have done it all  and at a high level.

While the team did bid farewell to some talented contributors up front, including senior Ralston Evans, whose career was short due to injuries, the 2015 iteration of the Indiana offensive line has the potential to be the best yet.

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Countdown to Kickoff: 65 Days (Wes Rogers)

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Countdown to Kickoff: 65 Days (Wes Rogers)

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

The hot/rainy summer days continue to melt away, drawing Hoosier Nation nearer to hearing the familiar rendition of "Indiana, Our Indiana" by the Indiana Marching Hundred. With 65 days left until the Hoosiers take the field, we will look at the athlete who sports number 65 on Saturdays in the fall, Wes Rogers. Take the jump to read more.

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Spring Preview: Offensive Line

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Spring Preview: Offensive Line

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

The oft overlooked and unheralded heroes that labor in the trenches, the offensive line is tasked with opening up running lanes and keeping the quarterback upright. They perform their duties in near obscurity, typically only drawing attention to themselves when a play falls apart or if they commit a penalty. During Kevin Wilson’s time in Bloomington the Hoosiers offensive line has been one of the more consistent groups of the team, despite injuries challenging its depth. 
 

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