Which Indiana Football Accomplishments that Equate to an Eclipse

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Which Indiana Football Accomplishments that Equate to an Eclipse

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle) 

It is “Eclipse Day” here in Indiana and we hope the clouds stay away so that the Hoosier State can enjoy one of nature’s most rare occurrences. To celebrate today, we look at some of the accomplishments of IU football players that occur at an eclipse level of rarity. This is not to be disparaging to IU football, but a look back at some of the great, rare accomplishments from program greats.

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Linebacker Aiden Fisher Ready To Prove He Belongs at IU

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Linebacker Aiden Fisher Ready To Prove He Belongs at IU

Written by: TJ Inman

The hiring of Curt Cignetti from James Madison had Indiana consistently mentioned by the college football media as one of the “winners” of the coaching carousel cycle. Often, Cignetti’s exciting offense is cited as a major reason for the optimism. Mike Shanahan and his offense are certainly reasons for IU to be fired up but Curt Cignetti also brought much of his defensive staff from James Madison and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines’ unit was among the nation’s most disruptive defenses in 2023 and deserves the spotlight as well.

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Wide Receiver Elijah Sarratt's Journey Has Him Ready for Big Ten Challenge

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Wide Receiver Elijah Sarratt's Journey Has Him Ready for Big Ten Challenge

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Wide receiver Elijah Sarratt was one of the most celebrated transfers coming to IU this offseason. The 6’2” Virginia native was an FCS All-American at Saint Francis (Pa.) as a freshman in 2022 before heading to James Madison where he earned First Team All-Sun Belt honors as a sophomore. Surratt’s next stop is the Big Ten as a member of the Hoosiers.

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2024 Spring Preview- Linebacker

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2024 Spring Preview- Linebacker

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle) 

The Indiana Hoosiers will be replacing both starting linebackers from last season in Aaron Casey and Jacob Mangum-Farrar. IU did hit the transfer portal for several impact linebackers including both starters from James Madison and Jayden McDaniel from Troy. Hoosier Huddle broke down the linebacker position battle earlier this spring, but here is a look at the whole spring.

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Jacob Mangum-Fararr Looking Forward to Position Switch

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Jacob Mangum-Fararr Looking Forward to Position Switch

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Jacob Mangum-Fararr started all 12 games at linebacker for the Hoosiers in 2023, many thought he would hang it up and move on. However, Mangum-Fararr is switching to the ‘stud’ defensive line position and is looking to be more productive for IU in 2024.

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2024 Spring Football: Position Preview – Cornerback

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2024 Spring Football: Position Preview – Cornerback

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Indiana football is officially back on the field for spring practices! Coach Curt Cignetti has taken the reigns of the Hoosier program and expectations are at nearly an all-time high, despite not yet playing any games. There was a lot of roster turnover this offseason, so as we kick off spring practices we wanted to give a preview of all the players on the team. Today, we’ll highlight the cornerback group.

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Mike Katic's Return to IU is Best for Both Sides

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Mike Katic's Return to IU is Best for Both Sides

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

There was plenty of change surrounding the Indiana football program after the team’s third-straight loss to Purdue. Tom Allen was fired, players entered the portal and other declared for the NFL Draft. Offensive lineman Mike Katic was one of those players who was preparing for the NFL Draft until offensive line coach Bob Bostad called him and floated the idea of playing center at IU in 2024.

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Hoosiers 'Bang' in First Padded Practice of the Spring

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Hoosiers 'Bang' in First Padded Practice of the Spring

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

On a windy, overcast morning it was all business for the Hoosiers on the field of Memorial Stadium as they put on full pads for the first time this spring. It almost felt like the fall as all you could hear were whistles and coaches getting their position groups up to speed for the 2024 season.

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