Storylines to Watch for During IU’s Spring Practice
Written 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.
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.
2022 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 74 Days (Bray Lynch)
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The heat is turning up in Indiana as the summer kicks into gear. We are just 74 days away from the Hoosiers kicking off the 2022 season against Illinois. Today’s Countdown to IUFB Kickoff featured player is incoming freshman offensive lineman Bray Lynch.
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.
Hoosiers Beef Up 2022 Recruiting Class as Texas OL Bray Lynch Commits to IU
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers added some beef to their 2022 recruiting class when Westlake H.S. (TX) offensive lineman Bray Lynch announced that IU beat out Oklahoma State and Duke for his college decision. Lynch is a six-foot-four, 280-pound lineman who is ranked as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports Composite rankings. He played his high school football at Texas powerhouse Westlake H.S. where he helped his team win back-to-back state titles and held 14 offers.