Cignetti, DeBoer, Reflect on Their Time at Indiana and Alabama Ahead of Rose Bowl Matchup
If you told an Indiana fan in 2019 that Kalen Deboer and the Hoosiers would be playing in the 2025 Rose Bowl, their first response would likely be, “what happened to Tom Allen?” Imagine their shock when they learn that their offensive coordinator won’t be leading the Hoosiers onto the field but rather will be wearing a different shade of crimson as Nick Saban’s replacement at Alabama. Depending on their level of surprise, you might not want to mention that a little-known FCS coach named Curt Cignetti has completely changed the culture in Bloomington and that the Hoosiers are actually favored over the Crimson Tide. That would probably be too much for the LEO-era brain to comprehend.
2021 IU Defensive Line Preview: More Production is Key to Creating Havoc
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
The perception of Indiana football has changed dramatically over recent years, but that will only remain if Indiana is able to consistently match up with its Big Ten East foes in the trenches.
“Anytime you can get production out of your defensive line, you can get more pass rush and you don’t have to blitz to get the pass rush, it’s a huge benefit,” said Indiana defensive line coach Kevin Peoples. “Those are things we’re trying to work on. We’re trying to make sure we’re doing our job within the scheme and making the plays that come to us.”
Reese Taylor Helping Younger DBs Understand the Standards of the IU Secondary
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@HoosierHuddle
“A football player has to be a football player, you have to learn to adjust in any type of way.” Indiana defensive back Reese Taylor said this morning in response to my question about adjusting to Charlton Warren’s defense. Warren takes over for Kane Wommack who left IU to become the head coach at South Alabama. While the nuances of the defense may change a little, the standard that Taylor is setting for the younger defensive backs hasn’t.
Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen’s Media Monday: Outback Bowl
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Indiana head coach Tom Allen met with the media for his weekly in-season press conference. Below are the notes and quotes from his press conference ahead of Indiana’s matchup with Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl on January 2nd.
Kane Wommack ‘Thankful’ and ‘Honored’ to be A Broyles Award Finalist
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Broyles Award for the nation’s top assistant coach will be award tomorrow afternoon and Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is one of five finalists. Wommack is also the first Hoosier assistant to be named a finalist for the award as well. On Sunday night, the Broyles Award released videos from each finalist.
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Happy Hump Day, No. 7 Hoosiers fans! Although it wasn’t the NY6 bowl they very clearly earned, the Hoosiers are headed to the Outback Bowl on January 2nd. In 11 short days, your Big Ten Coach of the Year, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers are set to face Ole Miss in Tampa at 12:30 ET.
Last week the IU football squad gained 14 players on early signing day. We have gotten to know these players and have watched them closely this year and have made profiles on each of the 14 guys who made their commitment official last week. Get to know them here.
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Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 Defense Prepping For Explosive Ole Miss Attack
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack has one last hurrah with the Hoosiers in the Outback Bowl against Ole Miss before he heads to South Alabama as the Jaguars new coach. In his final game with the Hoosiers Wommack will be tasked with slowing down a Rebel offense that ranks third in the SEC scoring 40.7 points per game and is run by one of the best offensive minds in the game in Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.
IU Defensive Coordinator Kane Wommack Named Broyles Award Finalist
IU Athletics Release
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack has been named one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, which honors college football’s top assistant coaches, the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation announced on Tuesday afternoon. Wommack is the Hoosiers first finalist.
Defensive Secondary Success Brings Easy Recruitment Pitch
Written By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
Wherever Tom Allen has gone, success on the defensive side of the ball has followed. There was no better example of this than on Wednesday, when a program record seven total players on defense were awarded All-Big Ten honors. Four of these players represented the secondary: Jamar Johnson (first team), Tiawan Mullen (first team), Jaylin Williams (first team), and Devon Matthews (third team).
Reports: Indiana Defensive Coordinator Kane Wommack To Be Named Head Coach as South Alabama
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Bloomington, Indiana used to be a dead end for football coaches, now with back-to-back winning seasons and a top-12 ranking the Hoosiers are seeing both sides of being a successful football team. According to multiple reports Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator Kane Wommack has agreed to terms to become the head coach at South Alabama.