Author: Mike Schumann

Defense was Indiana’s calling card in 2020, and the Hoosiers have been richly rewarded on that side of the ball. The so-called “Swarm-D” swarmed the All-Big Ten first team with a school record four players.  In total, seven Hoosier defenders received All-Big Ten recognition, also a school record. IU had representation from all three levels of its defense on the All-Big Ten first team. Linebacker Micah McFadden was named to the first team by both the coaches and the media. Cornerback Tiawan Mullen, safety Jamar Johnson, and tackle Jerome Johnson were all named first team by the media, and second…

Indiana wideout Ty Fryfogle joined Dave Revsine on the Big Ten Network on Tuesday. Fryfogle was named the Big Ten’s wide receiver of the year after his breakout 2020 campaign. One of 11 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, Fryfogle leads the team with 687 yards (2nd in the Big Ten, 33rd nationally), seven touchdowns (2nd, T-22nd), 20.2 yards per grab (2nd, 14th) and 98.1 yards per game (4th, 26th), and he is second with 34 receptions (T-11th). The Lucedale, Miss., native paces the B1G in 20-plus yard grabs (13, T-20th nationally), 30-yarders (7, T-20th) and 60-yarders (tied with 2, T-5th),…

Follow along below for updates as Indiana’s class of 2021 makes it official on the annual December early signing day. UPDATE – As of 11:39 a.m., all commits have signed. As of the end of the day the IU class is ranked No. 61 nationally and No. 12 in the Big Ten.  Based on average player rating, IU’s relatively small class is No. 37 nationally and No. 9 in the Big Ten. Rankings are according to the 247Sports Composite. OFFICIALLY SIGNED James Evans, Auckland, New Zealand, P Evans is a 6-foot-1, 210 pound punter from New Zealand.  He is a…

The last time Indiana completed a one loss regular season, the Hoosiers played in a prestigious January bowl game against USC. A rematch of that 1968 Rose Bowl may be in the works. There won’t be any roses this time, and no O.J. Simpson, but the stage would still be impressive. More than a half dozen national bowl projections have Indiana taking on USC at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. on Jan. 2. The college football playoff pairings and New Year’s Six bowl game invites, including the Fiesta Bowl, will be released on Sunday. Indiana is currently No.…

Indiana moved up to No. 7 in both the AP media poll and the coaches poll this week. But the College Football Playoff committee apparently cannot be convinced. The Hoosiers moved up just one spot to No. 11 in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings released on Tuesday evening. While the ranking is IU’s best ever in the CFP, the playoff rankings continue to be a source of frustration for Hoosier fans. Indiana has one loss — by seven points to No. 4 Ohio State.  Meanwhile, four two-loss teams and an untested Cincinnati squad are all in front of the…

One of the greatest of all-time speaks. IU football legend Antwaan Randle El joined IU basketball great A.J. Guyton on the House of Hoosier podcast. One of the most dynamic offensive performers in Big Ten history, Randle El came to IU from Riverdale, Illinois and won football letters in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001. Randle El earned All-Big Ten distinction in 1999, 2000 and 2001, and Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1998. He was named Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 2001 and 1st team All-American in 2001. Randle El finished 6th in Heisman Trophy balloting in 2001,…

Indiana has picked up a commitment from graduate transfer guard Parker Stewart. Stewart confirmed reports on his Twitter page on Tuesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/_PSTEW/status/1338968923476275201?s=20 A 6-foot-5 guard, Stewart chose IU over a group of finalists that included Memphis, Arkansas and Kansas State. “Thank you coach Miller and my man coach (Kenya) Hunter for this amazing opportunity and blessing to join this amazing program,” Stewart wrote.  “Go Hoosiers.  I can’t wait to get started.” Stewart told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello why he chose IU. “I just feel like it’s a good fit overall, and the tradition at the school I just couldn’t overlook,”…

Indiana head coach Tom Allen met with the media on Tuesday to provide an overall program update. It was announced earlier in the day that IU’s week nine meeting with Purdue was canceled. Now the Hoosiers wait for their bowl game assignment.  Allen talked about that, his team’s health as they battle COVID-19, the departure of defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, and much more. No. 7 Indiana (6-1) will find out if it moved up the College Football Playoff rankings later on Tuesday. https://youtu.be/qvReAGdKdcw Video credit – IU Athletics Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily…

14 weeks of the 2020 NFL season are now complete for 14 former IU stars with teams in the league in some capacity. Week 14 marked an NFL debut for one former Hoosier, more than three years after his last game with IU. Take a look at how they all did with our quick recap of the Hoosiers in the NFL. Tevin Coleman (RB) – San Francisco 49ers Coleman played on 2 offensive snaps and 15 special teams snaps.  He did not register any statistics in a loss to Washington. For the season Coleman has 23 rushes for 39 yards while…

To the victors go the spoils. Several players on Indiana’s offensive unit took home All-Big Ten honors on Tuesday. The headliner was senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle, who was named first team All-Big Ten by the media and second-team by the coaches. Fryfogle was also named the league’s 2020 Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year, becoming the first player from IU to claim that honor. Quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. and running back Stevie Scott were named to the second team by both the coaches and the media.  Tight end Peyton Hendershot was named to the third team by the coaches and…