Hoosiers Across the NFL: Defensive Standouts Shine in Preseason Finale
Former Hoosiers made their presence felt in the final week of the NFL preseason, especially on defense. Aiden Fisher, Devan Boykin, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Micah McFadden were among the standouts as roster decisions loom across the league.
How Former Hoosiers Fared in the NFL during the 2023 Regular Season
The 2023 NFL season featured several notable former Hoosiers. Key players included Micah McFadden, who excelled for the Giants, and Cam Jones, a valuable contributor for the Chiefs. Others, like Dan Feeney and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, also had significant roles, while several players navigated injuries and changes in rosters.
IU Football Players Ready for Days Two and Three of the NFL Draft
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
After a hectic day one of the NFL Draft, we still have six rounds and two more days of action left to complete in Las Vegas. Round 1 saw seven players from the Big Ten drafted, five from the East and two from the West, and all of whom Indiana faced last season.
2021 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 9 Days Part I (Marcelino McCrary-Ball)
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff is in its final stages! Just over one week remains until Indiana’s first game of the season against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium. The number nine jersey should prove to be quite important this season, and today we’ll highlight the two men donning it: Michael Penix Jr and Marcelino McCrary-Ball.
2021 IU Husky Preview: Marcelino Ball is Back to Impact the Secondary
Written by Evan Orris
Indiana Football is back in just 12 days when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes. IU earned one of their highest pre-season rankings ever (#17) while the Hawkeyes are No. 18. In anticipation of the season opener, Hoosier Huddle is previewing each unit for the upcoming 2021 season. Today, we will be going over the “Husky” group.
Freshman Maurice Freeman Learning the Ropes of the Husky Position
Written by Evan Orris (@Evan_Orris)
Freshman Maurice Freeman enrolled at Indiana fresh off of winning a Virginia State championship in his senior season of high school. He played most of the season as a safety, and in Bloomington he plans to utilize his versatility at the husky position.
“I see myself playing safety, like a hybrid safety. Coming off the edge, or like playing man-to-man. We call it husky that’s what I’m playing.”
Marcelino McCrary-Ball is ‘Making the Days Count’ As He Works His Way Back to the Field
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
On October 24th life was different for both of the Hoosiers players who wear the number nine. While Michael Penix was leading Indiana’s offense to a late rally over Penn State, Marcelino McCrary-Ball, who also wears nine, was recovering from ACL surgery and live streaming the game from his living room. McCrary-Ball was injured prior to the 2020 season and had to watch from the sidelines as his teammates went on a historic 6-2 run.