2023 Position Preview: Can the Offensive Line be Better Under Bostad?

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2023 Position Preview: Can the Offensive Line be Better Under Bostad?

Written 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.

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2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 77 Days (Joshua Sales)

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2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 77 Days (Joshua Sales)

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The 2023 edition of the Hoosier Huddle Countdown is officially underway! We are counting down from 100 to the beginning of the 2023 Indiana University football season. Each day, we will take a look at one (or two) players on the current Indiana football roster and highlight the player’s role in the upcoming season. We are now in the offensive line portion of our countdown and today’s focus is on a player with loads of potential: Indiana native Joshua Sales Jr.

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Hoosiers Spring Football Preview: The Offensive Line has Work to Do and it Starts Now

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Hoosiers Spring Football Preview: The Offensive Line has Work to Do and it Starts Now

The 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.

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Allen, Offensive Staff Looking at Shuffling the Offensive Line Personnel

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Allen, Offensive Staff Looking at Shuffling the Offensive Line Personnel

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head football coach Tom Allen and offensive coordinator Walt Bell hinted at lineup changes for the Hoosier offensive line ahead of IU’s trip to Nebraska. The offensive line has been a point of contention for a few seasons and the issues are rearing their ugly head again.

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2022 Indiana Football Positional Preview: Offensive Line

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2022 Indiana Football Positional Preview: Offensive Line

Written by: Andrew Walker (@Andrew_JW17)

The Indiana University football offense was, by all accounts, less than perfect last season. Part of that certainly had to do with QB play, ground attack, and receivers. The bigger picture, and perhaps the reason behind it all, was the offensive line. Indiana’s OL finished 119th in the nation in line yards per carry and 91st nationally in sack rate, putting the team near the bottom of the list in stats related to both pass and run blocking. Offensive line coach Darren Hiller said he’s seen serious improvement among the OL room as apposed to a year ago, especially in how consistent they are. One thing going for Indiana’s offensive line: their experience. There’s not one started on the OL that hasn’t been with the Hoosiers for less than three years.

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State of the Room- IUFB Offensive Line

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State of the Room- IUFB Offensive Line

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers offense in 2021 was one of the worst units in the country. They were near the bottom in nearly every meaningful statistical category and while it is unfair and inaccurate to point the finger of blame at a single position group (in truth, every single unit outside of maybe tight end was poor), the offensive line was undoubtedly partially at fault. Heading into the season there was cautious optimism that things would be a little better than they had been in 2020 as multiple starters returned and a transfer from Michigan was brought in. It was quickly apparent though that the line had frustratingly and critically regressed. As things stand now, any improvement in the offensive line must come from within as no transfers have been added and position coach Darren Hiller is still in charge of the group.

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Offensive Line Still Progressing After Spring Practice.

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Offensive Line Still Progressing After Spring Practice.

Written by Matt Smith

The Hoosiers’ spring practice has been over for a couple of weeks now, but one of the biggest questions going into the summer and fall is the offensive line. Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the offense following spring practice.

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Hoosier Huddle's Signing Day 2020 Recap as IU Inks 14

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Hoosier Huddle's Signing Day 2020 Recap as IU Inks 14

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers signed a class of 14 players during the 2020 Early Signing Period. The class includes 13 high school prospect and one graduate transfer.

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IU Recruiting Class of 2021 Commitments Jordyn Williams and Joshua Sales Have Games Featured on ESPN Saturday

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IU Recruiting Class of 2021 Commitments Jordyn Williams and Joshua Sales Have Games Featured on ESPN Saturday

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

High School football is starting up all over the country and fans are eager to see live sports. Hoosier fans are in luck as they have the chance to watch to Indiana football commitments on Saturday afternoon and evening as part of ESPN’s High School Football Kickoff.

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