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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2022 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 71 Days (Randy Holtz)

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2022 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 71 Days (Randy Holtz)

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

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The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kickoff continues its long run of offensive linemen. It is arguably the most scrutinized position on this team and will be a major factor in whether or not IU gets back on its feet. Today’s featured player is redshirt sophomore lineman Randy Holtz

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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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Where Indiana's Offensive Line Stands After the Departure of Coy Cronk

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Where Indiana's Offensive Line Stands After the Departure of Coy Cronk

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers entered the 2019 season expecting to be without left tackle Coy Cronk when they took the field in 2020. The senior had started more than 30 games for the Hoosiers and was hoping to wrap up his career by helping the Hoosiers to a bowl berth. However, Cronk was lost for the season to injury during the UConn game. He was able to medically redshirt but instead of returning to Bloomington for his senior season, Cronk is transferring to Iowa. While there was a period of time when it appeared IU would have the luxury of moving Coy Cronk to guard and starting him on the interior of the line, the staff will now need to piece together a unit that still has some returning talent and lots of intriguing pieces to plug into place.

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Three-Star In-State Offensive Lineman Commits to Indiana Ahead of the Early Signing Period

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Three-Star In-State Offensive Lineman Commits to Indiana Ahead of the Early Signing Period

Written by Sammy Jacobs

The Indiana Hoosiers picked up a commitment hours ahead of the start of the early signing period for college football when Randy Holtz announced on Twitter he was going to IU. Holtz, out of R.Nelson Snider High School in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Holtz is listed at six-foot-six and 342 pounds and is rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports Composite Rankings. He had nine total offers and chose the Hoosiers over the Purdue Boilermakers.

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