What Tom Allen said as Indiana prepares for No. 10 Michigan State
Indiana is 2-3 on the season and winless in the B1G at 0-2.
This Saturday, the Hoosiers are coming off their bye week before No. 10 Michigan State comes to Bloomington, IN., Saturday.
Head coach Tom Allen spoke to the media today ahead of the game with the Spartans.
Allen talks about what has frustrated him the most on the slow start to the season.
Allen says one of the most frustrating elements of IU’s performances so far this season has been the turnover imbalance, offense committing too many and defense not creating enough. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
Indiana coach Tom Allen: “What has stuck out to me is the turnovers on offense and the lack of creating takeaways on defense.” #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) October 11, 2021
Allen talking about QB Jack Tuttle, QB Michael Penix Jr. suffered a separated AC Joint in the 24-0 loss at Penn State.
Allen speaking to trust IU has in Jack Tuttle: “He has started for us and won a Big Ten game on the road, which is huge.” #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
Coach Allen emphasized Jack Tuttle’s preparation, arm talent, and ability to extend plays with his legs. #iufb @jimcoyleISB @IndianaRivals
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) October 11, 2021
Allen spoke more about the injury to QB Penix Jr.
On Penix/Tuttle: “Mike’s rehabbing. Like I said before, it’s week to week. That hasn’t changed. Jack, as always, will be ready to go.” #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
Allen spoke on RB/KR David Ellis injury.
David Ellis has had season-ending ankle surgery. His 2021 is over. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
Allen talks about the opportunity to play the No. 10 in the country.
“Excited about this week. Great opportunity for us, playing the 10th-ranked team in the country.” #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
Allen on how to fix the offense.
Allen on the offense: “Create more points at the end of the day. That’s what it’s all about. Run game, throw game, systematic things, the timing.” #iufb
— IndianaHQ (@IndianaHQ) October 11, 2021
Allen talked about who is stepping up at RB.
Allen said freshman RB David Holloman has been working with the ones and twos the last few practices #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) October 11, 2021
Allen talked about Michigan State’s RB Kenneth Walker III.
What worries Allen most about the way Michigan State runs the ball? Pretty simple.
“No. 9. He’s really good.” #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
Allen on Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker “He makes a difference” said Spartans are also big and strong up front, open holes for him #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) October 11, 2021
Here is the rest of what Allen said in today’s press conference:
Allen: “We don’t like where we are but we’re going to attack where we are.” #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) October 11, 2021
Coach Allen: “We have to approach it in a way of, we can’t change the past but we can learn from the past… That’s a part of life.” #iufb @jimcoyleISB @IndianaRivals
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) October 11, 2021
Coach Allen: “Back’s against the wall, we have to come out swinging.” #iufb @IndianaRivals @jimcoyleISB
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) October 11, 2021
Allen clear he won’t detail what Michael Penix is doing on a daily basis, and whether he’ll be available each Saturday: “You’ll find out at kickoff.” #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) October 11, 2021
