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Here’s everything Tom Allen said after Indiana’s shutout win vs. Michigan State
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Indiana coach Tom Allen covered a lot of ground in the postgame press conference following the Hoosiers’ 24-0 win over Michigan State.
First, Allen expressed some concern for his son who was carted off with a “serious” leg injury during the game.
On it potentially being a season-ender for Thomas, IU coach Tom Allen says, "I'm not that optimistic at this point." #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) November 14, 2020
Tom Allen says he "shed a lot of tears" with his son, Thomas, after the game. Says Thomas Allen is tough, will "fight through this." No diagnosis on this, obviously, but the way Allen is talking it doesn't look great. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) November 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/paulegable/status/1327714674985607174?s=21
As far as the rest of the team’s performance, Allen was pleased. He said getting a shutout was “special” and was very happy to get four takeaways on the day.
https://twitter.com/paulegable/status/1327712856255713281?s=21
Another result of the win? The Hoosiers get a trophy. Indiana will get possession of the Old Brass Spittoon for the first time since 2016.
Allen emphasized that winning their “Trophy games” is a major goal.
https://twitter.com/paulegable/status/1327713199853015044?s=21
Offensive lineman Caleb Jones did not play in the game, but Allen declined to say why.
Tom Allen says Caleb Jones wasn't active today, won't expand beyond that. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) November 14, 2020
Indiana is 4-0 and technically in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten East. Next week, the Hoosiers will travel to Columbus to face Ohio State (3-0) in a game that could be a de-facto division championship game.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.