What Tom Allen said at Indiana’s weekly press conference

Indiana has had a couple close games to open up the 2018 season.

But in the end, the Hoosiers are 2-0 moving onto Week 3. To start, Indiana beat Florida International 38-28 and then followed up the 10-point win with a 20-16 victory over Virginia. Freshman RB Steview Scott led the way with his 204 rushing yards against the Cavaliers.

Next up? Ball State. Ball State is 1-1 and came close to defeating Notre Dame a week ago. Michigan couldn’t defeat the Fighting Irish, either.

Prior to the Week 3 matchup against Ball State, Indiana coach Tom Allen spoke with the media during his weekly press conference.

Note: The trash can came up.

FOREVER ON A LOOP: pic.twitter.com/KvbGhUrPaP

— Indiana On BTN (@IndianaOnBTN) September 9, 2018

What Tom Allen said at his weekly press conference

Allen said he just was acting spontaneously when he knocked over the trash can.

Jokes that he has a history of being emotional. Also says the trash can was full of water and heavy. #iufb https://t.co/5fDMg3hRdw

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

Allen focuses on offensive line and the way IU finished the first half as major reasons for the IU win.

Entire offensive line was #iufb's offensive players of the game.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

And defensively, Reakwon Jones and the overall effort were highlighted by Allen.

Jones is the #iufb defensive player of the game.

Special Teams player of the game was Micah McFadden, he forced fumble on the Virginia kick return which led to an IU touchdown.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

Allen says Ball State QB Riley Neal is the best all-around QB #iufb has faced so far this season. Says his overall package is what makes him the best QB the Hoosiers have faced.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

Allen on Reakwon Jones: "He's a guy I knew had to rise," in terms of the conversation he had with Jones before the 2018 season.

Talks about the way Jones has gotten his body healthy and worked in the weight room to help take ownership of his defensive role.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

Allen says the LB position demands leadership and production.

Says all of #iufb's LBs made plays Saturday on defense and special teams, and that position has a bright future.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

On Stevie Scott, Allen said his patience, vision and ability to cut distinguish him, as well as Scott's size. #iufb

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

In terms of a second back to compliment Scott, Allen lists Ronnie Walker and Ahrod Lloyd (back from injury) as well as Majette and Ronnie Walker.

So basically all the #iufb RBs.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018

Allen said the plan was for #iufb to play Michael Penix Jr. some at QB vs. Virginia, but weather conditions meant they stuck with Peyton Ramsey.

— Cameron Drummond (@cdrummond97) September 10, 2018