What Indiana's Tom Allen said during Monday's spring practice press conference
Indiana’s spring practice is underway with the Hoosiers looking to build off strong winning years in back-to-back seasons.
Last year, the Hoosiers finished with a 6-2 record, with the only losses coming to B1G champion Ohio State and bowl opponent Ole Miss to close out the year. Indiana ended long losing streaks to Michigan and Wisconsin and snapped an ugly drought against Top 10 foes with a season-opening victory over No. 8 Penn State.
Tom Allen now enters his fifth season as the head coach in Bloomington and is looking to sustain the momentum the program has built the last two years. Having a full spring with an experienced group should be a huge benefit for the Hoosiers entering the 2021 season.
On Monday, Allen met with reporters to talk about the start to spring practice in Bloomington. Here’s what the head coach had to say while meeting with the media:
IU football coach Tom Allen starts his Monday presser by wishing the women's basketball program luck in today's NCAA tourney game.
"Coach Moren has done a great job and I'm excited for their opportunity in the NCAA tournament. Pulling for them." #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) March 22, 2021
Tom Allen says backup quarterback Dexter Williams has torn his ACL. He will be out. Says it was a non-contact situaton. #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) March 22, 2021
Tom Allen saying the return of Raheem Layne from injury, playing the safety position, has been big.
"He's come in at that free safety position .. he's a little over-aggressive at times, and he gives up some things from that. But a smart player, high care factor … " #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) March 22, 2021
Tom Allen saying the return of Raheem Layne from injury, playing the safety position, has been big.
"He's come in at that free safety position .. he's a little over-aggressive at times, and he gives up some things from that. But a smart player, high care factor … " #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) March 22, 2021
Allen says Jack Tuttle has done a good job this spring but notes he will take advantage of all guys in qb room #iufb
— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
Allen says transition with new defensive coordinator Charlton Warren has been good. Says Warren is learning system and getting guys to buy in. #iufb
— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
Allen notes practices have been physical as he keeps trying to get in as much blocking and tackling as possible.
"You never know what the future holds or how this thing may look."#iufb— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
Allen says Thomas Allen is on schedule and has every intention to finish things out. Talked about how tough the win over Michigan State was knowing it was a huge win but his son has a serious injury #iufb
— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
Allen: very encouraged by process of offensive linemen.
"Lot of guys have gotten a lot of reps."
Singles out freshman Josh Sales as a player who is adapting well to college practices
#iufb— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
Allen notes Lawrence North qb and IU signer Donaven McCulley has great opportunity in wake of Dexter Williams injury but says all options are on table to build depth #iufb
— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
Allen says team had a good scrimmage Saturday and is on path of achieving goals he set out for spring. Notes 9 more practice dates plus spring game. #iufb
— PaulGable (@PaulEGable) March 22, 2021
