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Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)
Indiana has gotten off to a historic start this season, going 9-0 for the first time ever. A large part of this success has been due to the spectacular play of the offensive line, specifically that of Redshirt Sophomore Carter Smith.
Read MoreWritten By Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)
Indiana Football is almost back, and to continue building that excitement, we will be looking at the offensive line. While there were a lot of changes when it came to IU’s coaching staff, the Hoosiers decided to keep offensive line coach Bob Bostad so he can continue his work with some returning linemen and coach up the new transfers and freshmen commits.
Read MoreWritten by T.J. Inman
The days are flying by and football season is creeping closer. Today we take a look at one of IU’s best young players with offensive lineman Carter Smith.
Read MoreWritten by Evan Alvarez
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks describes the importance of a left tackle as such: “Keeping the all-important quarterback protected is obviously a top priority. Thus, the second-most crucial offensive position is left tackle (behind QB), due to the presence of dangerous pass rushers on the QB’s blind side…”
Read MoreWritten by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
Indiana University was gifted with extremely good news on Wednesday evening as starting left tackle Carter Smith announced he is returning to Bloomington and remaining a Hoosier. Smith had been in the transfer portal and visited several powerhouse programs with Florida State and Ole Miss standing out as probable destinations but he surprised many by sending a message on social media that he was ready to play for new football coach Curt Cignetti.
Read MoreWritten by: Ethan Roberts (@usaEthanRoberts)
The offensive line unit possesses the most important task in football. They are responsible for protecting the quarterback in the passing game and setting up holes for the running back to run through on rushing plays. The Hoosiers offensive line struggled in 2022. They managed to record 1,330 rushing yards as well as 2,609 passing yards, which doesn’t compete in the Big Ten. Their line gave up 38 sacks and had a net loss of 294 yards. Both of those ranking bottom two in the Big Ten. Last December the Hoosiers hired long-time Wisconsin assistant Bob Bostad as their new offensive line coach and made a handful of changes to their line for the 2023 campaign.
Read MoreWritten by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff marches on! For the 100 days leading up to kickoff, we at Hoosier Huddle will feature every player from the 2023 roster in anticipation of Indiana’s first game of the season against Ohio State in Bloomington. Today, we will highlight a second-year offensive lineman, Carter Smith.
Read MoreThe Indiana Hoosiers will enter spring practice with a whole lot to prove along the offensive line. While some answers have been provided in the hiring of coach Bob Bostad formerly of Wisconsin, the on-field improvement will have to be a ‘see it to believe it’ situation.
Read MoreWritten by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers will open their spring football practice on March 4th and hold 15 practices before the spring season concludes with their Spring Football Event on April 15th in Memorial Stadium.
Read MoreWritten by Zach Greene
The loss to Ohio State was expected and by a big margin. The Hoosiers young offensive players offered glimpses of hope for the future. Quarterback Dexter Williams, Wide Receiver Donaven McCulley, Running Back Jaylin Lucas, Tight End AJ Barner, and offensive lineman Carter Smith all played during the loss.
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