Author: Seth Tow

Next up in our series of Indiana football position previews is the cornerbacks. The Hoosiers have a new voice in the cornerback room for the first time in a long time. Brandon Shelby joined IU’s staff as cornerbacks coach when Kevin Wilson was hired as head coach in 2011, and he stayed in Bloomington through Wilson’s five years leading the program as well as Tom Allen’s full seven-year tenure at the helm. But Curt Cignetti opted to go another direction and brought in Rod Ojong from Charlotte. IU lost several starters and contributors at cornerback from last year, but bring…

Indiana football’s defensive line struggled for a lot of 2023. But the Hoosiers are hoping their offseason moves up front can help that group perform better this season. The changes started on the staff, as Curt Cignetti hired Pat Kuntz to coach defensive tackles and Buddha Williams to coach defensive ends. IU lost some key players from the unit to either the transfer portal or graduation, but brought in some particularly key transfers who could have a big impact on the season. Prior previews: Quarterbacks Wide receivers Running backs Tight ends Offensive line Linebackers Roster turnover — who’s gone Andre…

IU women’s basketball has added guard Valentyna Kadlecova to its roster ahead of the 2024-25 season, the program announced Thursday in a press release. Kadlecova (pronounced CAD-lech-UH-kov-ah) comes from the Czech Republic and checks in at 5-foot-11. She played club basketball last season with DSK Levhartice Chomutov in the Czech Republic, and she averaged 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while shooting 43.9 percent from the floor and 74.7 percent on free throws in regular-season action. The forward also played for the Czech national team this summer at the U20 European Championships and posted 12.1 points and…

Like much of the rest of the team, Indiana’s linebacker room underwent a good amount of turnover from 2023 to 2024. Aaron Casey wrapping up his stellar IU career may be the biggest individual loss from last season’s roster, and it’s not easy to replace a player and presence like that. And with head coach Curt Cignetti and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines moving Jacob Mangum-Farrar from linebacker to stud, the Hoosiers had to fill both linebacker spots. But IU brought in a duo from James Madison that could pick up where its predecessors left off. Prior previews: Quarterbacks Wide receivers…

Few position groups will have as much direct impact on Indiana’s season as the offensive line. A good offensive line is always a big difference-maker for any team, and a bad line is typically just as problematic. But with so many new pieces on offense, the offensive line play will be particularly crucial for the Hoosiers this year. It’s the only position on the team with coaching continuity from last year, with Bob Bostad back on staff, and some key returnees paired with transfer portal additions and promising younger players put the group in a big spot this year. If…

BLOOMINGTON — Offensive lineman Nick Kidwell’s reported season-ending knee injury has thrown off Indiana football’s plans on the line heading into the regular season. First reported by ESPN, Kidwell suffered the injury last week during fall camp. The sixth-year senior played in just four games last season at James Madison before suffering a season-ending injury. He recovered from that and followed head coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana in the offseason, and he was set to start at right guard this year. After seeing everything Kidwell already went through, Cignetti couldn’t help but feel bad for the lineman. “On a personal…

Indiana’s tight ends did not prominently feature in its offense last season. None of those players finished with more than 100 receiving yards last season, and none played particularly significant roles outside of pass-catching, either. That could change this year, with a new offensive system in place that appears more favorable to tight ends. The Hoosiers saw some roster turnover at the position, but bring back two of their primary tight ends from last season and two players with encouraging potential. But it’s the one transfer portal addition that will lead the way for the tight end room. Prior previews:…

Indiana’s running back room may have seen more turnover than any other position group on the team. The Hoosiers completely overhauled their roster of running backs from last season, with just one returning player — with no Division I snaps to his name. So the backfield will now consist of five transfer portal additions, with three following Curt Cignetti and his staff from James Madison. And through spring and fall camps, the players have displayed potential to improve IU’s running game. Prior previews: Quarterbacks Wide receivers Roster turnover — who’s gone Christian Turner (exhausted his eligibility) Josh Henderson (entered NFL Draft) Jaylin…

Since his first day at Indiana, Curt Cignetti has emphasized his preference for production over potential. There’s no greater representation of that on IU’s current roster than the wide receivers. Cignetti and his staff transformed the wide receiver room in the offseason with several key transfer portal additions, augmenting some good returnees. The wide receivers have the potential to be one of the strongest position groups on the team, as well as one of the better teams at the position in the Big Ten. Here’s our preview of Indiana’s wide receivers. Prior previews: Quarterbacks Roster turnover — who’s gone DeQuece…

Indiana entered the last two seasons with uncertainty at quarterback. But Curt Cignetti and his staff have brought a lot of change to the program already, and that’s one thing that’s noticeably different. The Hoosiers will have a new starting quarterback for the third straight year, but it’s clear who will take those snaps on August 31 against FIU. Quarterback is widely regarded as the most important position in sports, so it’s only right to begin our IU position previews there ahead of the 2024 season. Roster turnover — who’s gone Brendan Sorsby (transfer — Cincinnati) Broc Lowry (transfer — Western…