Grit and Perseverance has Lead to Noah Pierre Becoming IU's Starting Husky

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Grit and Perseverance has Lead to Noah Pierre Becoming IU's Starting Husky

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana husky Noah Pierre has done everything IU and the coaching staff has asked of him. They needed him to play corner last year because of injury, he slid over from safety and fit in nicely. This year IU wants to have their best players on the field at the same time and that means moving Pierre to IU’s nickel position called ‘husky’. It’s a move that Pierre loves.

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'Job Not Done' Draws Devon 'Monster' Matthews Back to IU

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'Job Not Done' Draws Devon 'Monster' Matthews Back to IU

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Devon Matthews, who goes by the nickname ‘Monster’, could have decided to test the NFL waters after the 2021 season and nobody would have blamed him. The Hoosiers just ended a 2-10 season and he has had a very solid career at IU. However, to the delight of his coaches and the IU fans, Matthews decided to return to Bloomington for one final go-a-round for one reason.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/25/20)

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/25/20)

Daily College Football Links (May 25, 2020)

Happy Monday, Hoosier fans! As you safely enjoy your six-feet away Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those that served our nation and are no longer with us.

Exactly 101 days remain until the 2020 Indiana football season is set to kick off in Madison, and so the 100 day countdown begins tomorrow. Keep your eyes out for the daily countdown articles featuring each of the players on the 2020 IU football roster.

While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus, we have gathered popular news stories from around the state, region and country to keep you updated on it all. If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

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New Safeties Coach Jason Jones Meshing Well with Players and Coaches

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New Safeties Coach Jason Jones Meshing Well with Players and Coaches

Written by Andrew Walker

On January 19, head coach Tom Allen hired Jason Jones as safeties coach. Jones hopes to bring some new energy and physicality to the program, having spent over 10 years in the SEC and the Big 12. Jones and Allen spent two seasons together at Ole Miss on the staff.

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Indiana's Secondary Needs to Create More 'Defining' Plays in 2020

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Indiana's Secondary Needs to Create More 'Defining' Plays in 2020

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers secondary returns young, experienced talent in 2020 and the expectations for the unit are sky high. The Hoosiers went through some growing pains in the secondary in 2019 as they ranked 10th in the Big Ten in yards per game allowed (213.7). So Indiana has still has work to do on a unit that returns Tiawan Mullen, Reese Taylor, Raheem Layne and Jaylin Williams among others. The Hoosiers need to find more defining plays in the secondary.

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New Safeties Coach Jason Jones Attracted to Indiana by Allen's Passion for the Game and His Players

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New Safeties Coach Jason Jones Attracted to Indiana by Allen's Passion for the Game and His Players

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

With the promotion of former safeties coach Kasey Teegardin to special teams coordinator, Tom Allen did not have to search long to find a viable replacement that would help breed success in his fourth year at the helm of Hoosier football. 

The first time Jason Jones and Tom Allen met was in the Dallas area. They crossed paths quite a bit on the recruiting trail in 2012, and in 2013 the two ended up working together— Allen as linebackers and special teams coach and Jones at the head of defense alongside Kane Wommack’s father, Dave, at Ole Miss. It did not take long for Jones to figure out what Allen was about. 

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Allen Finalizes Indiana Football Staff Changes

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Allen Finalizes Indiana Football Staff Changes

IU Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Tom Allen announced on Sunday the additions of Jason Jones as safeties coach and Kevin Wright as tight ends coach. Kasey Teegardin, who coached safeties in 2018 and 2019, has been elevated to special teams coordinator and will oversee the husky position.
 

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Sources: Indiana to hire Jason Jones to Coach Safeties and Move Kasey Teegardin to Special Teams Coordinator

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Sources: Indiana to hire Jason Jones to Coach Safeties and Move Kasey Teegardin to Special Teams Coordinator

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Staff changes for the Indiana football program continue to roll in a source has confirmed that former Florida Atlantic University defensive backs coach will be named the safeties coach. In a corresponding move Kasey Teegardin, the safeties coach for the Hoosiers the last two seasons, will be named special teams coordinator.

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