Indiana University Athletics
Quoted: Indiana at Michigan
11/14/2016 5:09:00 PM | Football
By: Charlie Duffy
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana football players and coaches met with the media Monday for the Hoosiers' weekly press conference leading into Saturday's 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Michigan.
Each week we will compile five quotes and storylines recapping the previous game and previewing the upcoming one.
Defensive coordinator Tom Allen: "Because they are able to run the ball so well, they are able to isolate you on the outside. You have to be able to win those battles. Sometimes the scheme will help, other times they are just going to have to go make plays."
Indiana's defense has been able to make more competitive plays defensively this season than in years past, but this Wolverine team will strain the Hoosiers defensive backfield. Michigan, the fourth ranked team in the country, will feature one of the nation's top tight ends in Jake Butt and two standout receivers in Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh. All three stand over 6-2 and are strong in one-on-one situations.
Junior defensive back Tony Fields: "I think that everybody played really aggressive and confident. We were confident in the game plan, and we trusted each other. We played great team defense, and I think we played great against the run. Everyone fit the run really well."
Indiana's defense was able to contain the Big Ten's leading rusher in check for the majority of Saturday's Penn State game. Saquon Barkley entered the game with over 1,000 yards on the season. IU limited him to just 58 yards on 33 carries. His 1.8 yards per carry were the lowest of his career. The Hoosiers will face another difficult task in Ann Arbor a rushing attack that averages 236.3 yards per game.
Head coach Kevin Wilson: "I think where he comes from is when he gets on the offensive field and where he's in the return game. Because that is to me where his niche is because he is going to play great defense and make his plays. But then what is he doing when he becomes a quarterback in their wildcat or at running back and what he does in the return game."
Heisman contender Jabrill Peppers can affect the game in numerous ways. On the official roster he is listed as a linebacker/defensive back and he will line up all over the field, including on the offensive side of the ball. Peppers plays wildcat quarterback, running back and wide receiver. On the season, he has carried the ball 21 times for 161 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, he has recorded 49 tackles, including four sacks and 14 tackles for loss. In the return game, Peppers has accounted for an NCAA-leading 276 punt return yards and one touchdown.
Fifth-year senior offensive lineman Jacob Bailey: "We get another shot to go up north and play another great, top 10 team. We have a chance to redeem ourselves. We have a second chance, and those do not come around often in life."
Not only do the Hoosiers get a second chance, they welcome the chance to play a top 10 team for the fourth time this season. Indiana has played well against the previous three teams. IU played Ohio State tough down to the wire in Columbus, gave Nebraska everything it could handle and battled Penn State down to the final drive. The Hoosiers are facing a fourth top 10 foe for the first time in a single season in program history.
Coach Wilson: "Defensively, they are very attack-oriented. They talk a lot about pressure, but the pressure they put is just how hard they play every play. Whether they're blitzing or not blitzing, whether challenging every throw, a lot of man-to-man coverages, bracket coverages and just a front with -- playing seven, eight, nine, 10 guys, linebackers pinning their ears back and getting after you."
Michigan comes into the game as the nation's top defense in both yards allowed and points scored per game. The Wolverines yield just 244.7 yards and 11.0 points per contest. Five of Michigan's 10 opponents have failed to score more than a touchdown. The relentless pressure Coach Wilson discussed has been effective, netting 33 sacks and 90 tackles for loss. The sacks come from a variety of players, as no one has more than five on the season.
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana football players and coaches met with the media Monday for the Hoosiers' weekly press conference leading into Saturday's 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Michigan.
Each week we will compile five quotes and storylines recapping the previous game and previewing the upcoming one.
Defensive coordinator Tom Allen: "Because they are able to run the ball so well, they are able to isolate you on the outside. You have to be able to win those battles. Sometimes the scheme will help, other times they are just going to have to go make plays."
Indiana's defense has been able to make more competitive plays defensively this season than in years past, but this Wolverine team will strain the Hoosiers defensive backfield. Michigan, the fourth ranked team in the country, will feature one of the nation's top tight ends in Jake Butt and two standout receivers in Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh. All three stand over 6-2 and are strong in one-on-one situations.
Junior defensive back Tony Fields: "I think that everybody played really aggressive and confident. We were confident in the game plan, and we trusted each other. We played great team defense, and I think we played great against the run. Everyone fit the run really well."
Indiana's defense was able to contain the Big Ten's leading rusher in check for the majority of Saturday's Penn State game. Saquon Barkley entered the game with over 1,000 yards on the season. IU limited him to just 58 yards on 33 carries. His 1.8 yards per carry were the lowest of his career. The Hoosiers will face another difficult task in Ann Arbor a rushing attack that averages 236.3 yards per game.
Head coach Kevin Wilson: "I think where he comes from is when he gets on the offensive field and where he's in the return game. Because that is to me where his niche is because he is going to play great defense and make his plays. But then what is he doing when he becomes a quarterback in their wildcat or at running back and what he does in the return game."
Heisman contender Jabrill Peppers can affect the game in numerous ways. On the official roster he is listed as a linebacker/defensive back and he will line up all over the field, including on the offensive side of the ball. Peppers plays wildcat quarterback, running back and wide receiver. On the season, he has carried the ball 21 times for 161 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, he has recorded 49 tackles, including four sacks and 14 tackles for loss. In the return game, Peppers has accounted for an NCAA-leading 276 punt return yards and one touchdown.
Fifth-year senior offensive lineman Jacob Bailey: "We get another shot to go up north and play another great, top 10 team. We have a chance to redeem ourselves. We have a second chance, and those do not come around often in life."
Not only do the Hoosiers get a second chance, they welcome the chance to play a top 10 team for the fourth time this season. Indiana has played well against the previous three teams. IU played Ohio State tough down to the wire in Columbus, gave Nebraska everything it could handle and battled Penn State down to the final drive. The Hoosiers are facing a fourth top 10 foe for the first time in a single season in program history.
Coach Wilson: "Defensively, they are very attack-oriented. They talk a lot about pressure, but the pressure they put is just how hard they play every play. Whether they're blitzing or not blitzing, whether challenging every throw, a lot of man-to-man coverages, bracket coverages and just a front with -- playing seven, eight, nine, 10 guys, linebackers pinning their ears back and getting after you."
Michigan comes into the game as the nation's top defense in both yards allowed and points scored per game. The Wolverines yield just 244.7 yards and 11.0 points per contest. Five of Michigan's 10 opponents have failed to score more than a touchdown. The relentless pressure Coach Wilson discussed has been effective, netting 33 sacks and 90 tackles for loss. The sacks come from a variety of players, as no one has more than five on the season.
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