| Indiana Hoosiers 2006 Big Ten Conference Preview |
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| Written by Mike Rose | |||||||
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Thursday, 31 August 2006
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 Indiana Hoosiers O:8 D:6After their first 5 games in 2005, the Indiana Hoosiers looked to be on the verge of going bowling for the first time since 1993. However once the schedule got tougher, the sense of confidence that new head coach Terry Hoeppner instilled in his team wasn't enough, and the team's impressive stats plummeted. Indiana was once again forced to watch Bowl week wondering what could have been. The Hoosiers welcome the Wisconsin Badgers on September 30, which would be their 5th game of the season, with 3 of those games at home. A win over the Wisconsin Badgers would be a clear sign that the Hoosiers are going bowling this year. The Hoosiers should be considered a force in the Big Ten to watch out for.
Bet on Indiana Hoosiers College Football here.The Hoosiers are wiping the slate clean for 2006, and they definitely have a roster on hand that is capable of flirting with bowl contention. Quarterback Blake Powers is back as a junior after throwing for 2,305 yards, with 22 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. The offensive unit should excel in the second year of head coach Hoeppner's schemes, and should easily improve on the 22.5 points per game they averaged in 2005. The defensive front line looks very green, but it‚s anchored by a veteran secondary that returns fully in tact. Last year's defense only gave up 22 points per game before the Big Ten schedule got rough, so look for them to chisel off 10 points per game if not more. Special teams are all back and should be improved with experience.                        |
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