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.
2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 65 Days (Carter Smith)
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff marches on! For the 100 days leading up to kickoff, we at Hoosier Huddle will feature every player from the 2023 roster in anticipation of Indiana’s first game of the season against Ohio State in Bloomington. Today, we will highlight a second-year offensive lineman, Carter Smith.
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.
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.
Youth is Finally Served for the Hoosiers in 2022
Written by Zach Greene
The loss to Ohio State was expected and by a big margin. The Hoosiers young offensive players offered glimpses of hope for the future. Quarterback Dexter Williams, Wide Receiver Donaven McCulley, Running Back Jaylin Lucas, Tight End AJ Barner, and offensive lineman Carter Smith all played during the loss.
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: 65 Days (Carter Smith)
Written by: Sammy Jacobs
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The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to IUFB Kickoff continues as we hit 65 days until IU’s kicks off the 2022 season against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Today we look at incoming freshman offensive lineman Carter Smith.
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 Add Carter Smith to 2022 Class
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers are beginning to build an extremely impressive 2022 recruiting class. Following his official visit, offensive lineman Carter Smith became the seventh commit in the class. The 6’6” offensive tackle prospect from Ohio is a high three-star recruit and considered the 12th best player in the talent-rich state. He is the first offensive lineman in the class and starred at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio and chose the Hoosiers over fellow finalists Northwestern, Tennessee and Virginia. Smith had more than 30 scholarship offers to choose from.