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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Matthew Bedford Sets the Standard of Accountability and Leadership for Hoosiers

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Matthew Bedford Sets the Standard of Accountability and Leadership for Hoosiers

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Matthew Bedford’s 2022 season ended before halftime of the season opener against Illinois. It was a devastating blow for a unit that would struggle for most of the next 11.5 games. The senior could have peeled off his pads and called it a night, however his team needed him. He stayed dressed and engaged on the sideline to do what he could to help pull out the season opening win.

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After One Practice Bostad Says 'We're Running Around in Our Underwear, But I Like Where We Are At'

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After One Practice Bostad Says 'We're Running Around in Our Underwear, But I Like Where We Are At'

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers began their fall practices in preparation for the 2023 season in Bloomington on Wednesday morning. With it being the first day, players were just in helmets and getting acclimated to being back on the field. Despite the lack of pads IU offensive line coach Bob Bostad was ready to work.

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2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 76 Days (Matthew Bedford)

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2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 76 Days (Matthew Bedford)

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 an extremely important lineman returning from injury: Matthew Bedford.

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Bedford and Camper Relying on Each Other and Their Faith in God

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Bedford and Camper Relying on Each Other and Their Faith in God

Written by Zach Greene: (@zachegreene)

IU Football suffered brutal injuries to two key players last season. The Hoosiers lost breakout wide receiver Cam Camper and veteran offensive linemen Matthew Bedford both to knee injuries. Bedford is farther along in the recovery process compared to Camper, but they are relying on each other and their faith in God. Both Camper and Bedford hope to be fully healthy for week one against Ohio State.

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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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