Ramsey’s Work Ethic and DeBoer’s Offense Lead to Improved Performance in 2019
Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)
With the loss of Michael Penix to a season-ending sternoclavicular injury, Peyton Ramsey has stepped up to his previous role as starting quarterback. The redshirt junior heads a No. 13 national passing offense, and with just three picks on the season, has grown into quarterback every team wishes they had to call for backup.
Coy Cronk Still Finding Ways to Help Hoosiers Win
Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)
It has been seven long weeks since Indiana’s offensive line has seen Coy Cronk assume position to the left of the quarterback. With his season-ending ankle injury suffered in week four, he’s taken on his chosen role as team captain, assistant offensive line coach, and traveling cheerleader— a contributor to the Hoosiers’ success from the sidelines, making his team a priority by choice.
DeBoer and Company Have Indiana’s Passing Offense Atop the Big Ten
Written by Amanda Pavelka
Much of Indiana’s success this season is attributed to new offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer’s brilliantly-crafted game plan, and the highly-rated passing game only proves he has been worth the $800,000 investment. Indiana now sits atop the Big Ten in passing offense— after backup quarterback Peyton Ramsey and wide receiver Whop Philyor’s monster game at Nebraska, the Hoosiers are averaging 312.8 passing yards per game.
Veteran Hoosiers Prepare to Execute Against Ohio State Saturday
Written by Amanda Pavelka (@AmandaPavelka3) The competition has ramped up for Indiana football quicker than usual going into week three. The Hoosiers will go from facing the lowest-ranked opponent on the 2019 season to the most difficult—the No. 6 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. While producing a massive 52-0 victory over Eastern Illinois last Saturday, Indiana […]
Peyton Hendershot Shows What the Possibilities are at Tight End
Written by Amanda Pavelka
There were both hiccups and flashes of good things in Indiana’s season-opener on Saturday, one of the most remarkable performances in their 34-24 victory coming from tight end Peyton Hendershot.
Kalen DeBoer came to Bloomington to develop a competitive Big Ten offense, and the first look at his newly-implemented system at IU was displayed in their first matchup against Ball State. Part of his game plan he explained in fall camp was to include tight ends more in a mission to stretch the field. As a starter at tight end, Hendershot was a key component in that.
2019 Indiana Football Positional Preview: Tight Ends
Image: Sammy Jacobs Hoosier Huddle Written by: Amanda Pavelka (@AmandaPavelka3) One of the youngest position groups for the Indiana Hoosiers lies in the tight ends. In his third year of coaching at Indiana, Nick Sheridan, the man responsible for reeling in Michael Penix, transitioned from quarterbacks to tight ends. With the expertise of strength and […]
Countdown to 2019 IUFB Kickoff: 22 Days (Whop Philyor)
Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3) COUNTDOWN TO IUFB KICKOFF: 22 DAYS (#1 WHOP PHILYOR) Height: 5’11’’ Weight: 178 pounds Hometown: Tampa, Florida (Plant) Year: Junior Position: Wide Receiver Just over three weeks remain until the 2019 Indiana football season kicks off at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Hoosiers will make their season debut on August 31st […]
2019 Indiana Football Fall Camp Report: August 7th
Written by Andrew Walker
In the midst of a scorching day, the Hoosiers excelled on the practice field. That was apparent as the practice went on. Earlier, however, there didn’t seem to be much energy around the Hoosiers’ Wednesday practice. This all changed once team drills started. Donovan Hale leaped into the air for a jump ball and got called for offensive pass interference. From then on out, the focus and energy were turned to 11. All three QB’s had their ups and downs on Wednesday, but Mike Penix made the spectacular plays during the two-minute drills at the end of practice.
The Goal is Clear Entering Tom Allen’s Third Year
Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)
Tom Allen did not hesitate when he talked about expectations going into his third year of coaching at Indiana during Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Allen’s words could not have been more clear-cut on Thursday—“We’re going to win a bowl game. That’s what we’re shooting for.”
Five IUFB Takeaways from Big Ten Media Day
Written by Amanda Pavelka
It was a successful Big Ten Media Day, one that Indiana coaches, players, and journalists left with a ray of hope for what appears to be the beginning of a turning point for the IU football program. Here are a few takeaways from Big Ten Media Days you need for the 2019 season— put them in your pocket and do not lose them.