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Quoted: Fall Camp Edition - August 19 Update
8/19/2021 3:16:00 PM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – As the third week of fall camp nears a close, Indiana football's coordinators addressed the media inside Memorial Stadium on Thursday (Aug. 19). Joining defensive coordinator Charlton Warren, offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, and special teams coordinator Kasey Teegardin at the podium was place-kicker Charles Campbell.
Below is a partial transcript of the four press conferences from Thursday, Aug.19. Video of each full media session can be found on the right sidebar at IUHoosiers.com.
Charlton Warren | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Opening Statement
CW: We've had a great, spirited camp so far. Really find that the guys are pushing. We, as coaches, are really stressing effort. It's not about the calls, or how many calls, it's about the execution. We put a lot into just running to the ball and hitting and tackling in the open. That's really the game of football with this space and these big linemen. We have to be able to do that. We put a premium on that. We were able to get through our install and put everything in and then it became so much about fundamentals, pad work and segments: just to reinforce the technique and the fundamentals. For us, we have to be able to be great at the little things. We can't beat ourselves with penalties. We can't have bad technique. We can't have bad hand placement. We have to hold edges and keep leverage. Our guys are doing a great job of buying into that. We're pushing them every single day. It's going to be a long season. One game at a time. But our guys have done a great job for us. We have several more days of camp and we're looking forward to finishing out strong.
On guys who are standing out during camp…
CW: The guys are all incrementally getting better. On some days the linebackers have a great day and make a bunch of plays and then the secondary comes up and has some interceptions. The defensive line gets great pass rush. I think our older guys are leading, which I'm really proud of. Guys like Cam Jones and Micah McFadden in the linebacker room. Ryder Anderson has done a great job up front leading those guys along with Weston Kramer, he's had a great camp so far. In the back end, Jaylin Williams, Reese Taylor, and Tiawan Mullen have done really, really well. As a group, I think we're doing well. To answer your question, the depth. Younger guys are starting to get it and younger guys are playing fast. That's important in a long season. To have guys you can depend on in your twos and your threes that can enter the game with no drop off and that's what we're looking for.
On the evolution of the BULL position…
CW: I think those guys have done a great job. Coach [Kasey] Teegardin has really gotten that group to buy into the rush part, the run defense part, and the coverage part. I think that group has really started to excel in some pass rush areas, especially on second-and-long and third down. I've really seen an improvement from those guys in the run game. Those guys are being physical. Those guys are setting edges. If we bring them in some different ways, they show some quickness and twitch off the edge, and they also show their versatility. I think that position is morphed into what we thought it would be with that group and those four guys are doing a really great job.
Nick Sheridan | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
On if there are any players he's been surprised by…
NS: I don't know if there's been surprises but certainly some of the new players that we've added to the roster have done a nice job. Stephen Carr, Camron Buckley, we just hadn't had a chance to be out there on the grass with them. Whether they're surprises or just nice additions that kind of confirm what you were hoping for when you're recruiting them to come here. I would say those guys for sure. I think up front, Michael Katic has had a nice camp. I think all the five-to-eight offensive linemen that we're trying to count on and decide who that is, those guys have done a nice job and have moments for sure. I think each position has had moments at different times throughout camp. I wouldn't say, there's been surprises necessarily, just some confirmations and yet we still recognize with the time we have before kickoff that we have a lot of work to do. I think the thing that is different between offense and defense at times is we have to execute with all 11 players together. We can't have 10 guys doing their job and one position doesn't because you just can't operate that way. You might have the play completely blocked up but if the snap is a little off it looks like a bad play. I think the focus of the whole group is consistency. We've got to play more consistent. I think we've shown that we have the ability and can do that, but you've got to do it down in and down out. You get to a game, and you've got 70-80 plays for four-straight hours, you've got to be consistent.
On what he sees from Stephen Carr…
NS: I would say, just a real simple answer, he makes people miss and he breaks tackles. To me, when you look at trying to get people the football, you're looking for guys that can do that. That can make people miss and make tackles and you know get you a four-yard run when there's nothing there or get you a 12-yard run when it should have been three. Those are the types of players that certainly make offenses explosive and score points and he's shown that. He's had a good attitude and work ethic, but I think above everything from a running back position when he gets the ball he makes people miss and break tackles. There are other guys in the room that have done a nice job of that as well, but there's been moments where Stephen has flashed in that area.
On what Jack Tuttle's progression has been during the offseason and fall camp…
NS: I think getting Jack [Tuttle] to settle down a little in the pocket, fundamentally. I don't think it was intentional but just making sure his feet were underneath him with a good platform and a good base I think has lent itself to him throwing the ball more consistently, more accurately. Jack is an accurate passer. Jack has good arm strength. Jack has mobility. Sometimes, as a quarterback, if you are a little bit hesitant or not quite confident in where the route is going to be or you're not seeing the defense, sometimes the ball can be off. It doesn't mean the guy has bad accuracy, you just need to teach him better and help him better. Jack is a joy to coach. He is always prepared. He always asks good questions. We've really focused on quieting his feet and quieting his mind so he can play fast and free. He's shown that throughout camp. Jack has had a good camp. He's done a nice job and we're lucky that he's here and have full confidence in him. Jack is a joy to coach.
Kasey Teegardin | Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers
On challenging Charles Campbell during fall camp…
KT: He's a very confident young man but you've got to remind him that this season is a brand-new season. He was second-team All-Big Ten last year, he was not first team. You want something to strive for and a goal. Obviously, he wants to be first-team All-Big Ten. I think [head] coach [Tom] Allen does a tremendous job of keeping our guys levelheaded and challenging them. Just because you get these preseason accolades doesn't mean anything for this year. It's great but it's based off what you've done in the past. What're you doing now? What're you doing in the present. You've got to play in the present every single day. For him, he's a confident kid but he's very levelheaded. He's not arrogant. He just goes about his business and his job. For him, it's just a constant reminder that this is a new season. Just like the Indiana Hoosiers are 0-0. The preseason ranking is great, but how are we going to finish?
On the mental preparation of a kicker…
KT: We have periods in practice where we know certain teams are live. So, guys are just sitting on edge. He may call you and he may not. He may say PAT field goal could be up this period. We try to put them in those game situations as much as possible just for the mental stability of things. He's already a pretty confident young man. His mind is ready to answer the call when called upon. We try to create those opportunities throughout practice as much as we can.
On the progress of freshman punter James Evans …
KT: He's taken steps every single day. There's a learning curve for him so every single day is something new. We put our backed-up punt in. We had the volume up loud. That was probably the first time he's ever had to kick in that situation. We're trying to simulate playing at [Ohio Stadium] or playing in Iowa City. Those guys are right on top of you. Every single day it's something we're throwing at him or something he's learning from. He gets the ball off, gives a good kick with good hang time. You just try to prepare him and put him in those scenarios. I think he has grown a lot.
Charles Campbell | R-Jr. | PK
On what he's working on to improve this season…
CC: I had a good season last season, but it's last season. You've got to move forward. I did miss a kick and obviously don't want to do that, so in this offseason - this summer and fall camp - I've just been working on getting ready with a new holder, Chase (Wyatt), and just getting the operation down and being as consistent as possible.
On what mechanics he focuses on…
CC: Practice is real long. We had a long practice today and you can't kick the entire time. On the sideline I'm trying to take mental reps, trying to put myself in a situation of 'what would this kick be like or what would this kick be like' and trying to feel the flow of practice. Coach Allen does a great job creating game-like situations during practice, so I really just try to visualize myself in a game making kicks or in a game trying to not feel anxious going out there and go out there for a long field goal for the win.
On what his one-word (courageous) means to him…
CC: My one word is courageous. I feel like my first year I came in and I was a little hesitant with college football. I came in, I had all these accolades coming up and I felt like I missed an opportunity that I could have taken up and seized. Logan Justus beat me out my first fall camp and the second one, and I really feel like it was my mental more than my physical. I did well last season and I kind of want to back it up. I don't want to think of exactly all the things I did last season leading up into this season and I just want to go out there, do what I know how to do and be confident in myself and my ability and if I do that, I think that I'll make some more kicks than I miss, so that's pretty much why I chose courageous.
Below is a partial transcript of the four press conferences from Thursday, Aug.19. Video of each full media session can be found on the right sidebar at IUHoosiers.com.
Charlton Warren | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Opening Statement
CW: We've had a great, spirited camp so far. Really find that the guys are pushing. We, as coaches, are really stressing effort. It's not about the calls, or how many calls, it's about the execution. We put a lot into just running to the ball and hitting and tackling in the open. That's really the game of football with this space and these big linemen. We have to be able to do that. We put a premium on that. We were able to get through our install and put everything in and then it became so much about fundamentals, pad work and segments: just to reinforce the technique and the fundamentals. For us, we have to be able to be great at the little things. We can't beat ourselves with penalties. We can't have bad technique. We can't have bad hand placement. We have to hold edges and keep leverage. Our guys are doing a great job of buying into that. We're pushing them every single day. It's going to be a long season. One game at a time. But our guys have done a great job for us. We have several more days of camp and we're looking forward to finishing out strong.
On guys who are standing out during camp…
CW: The guys are all incrementally getting better. On some days the linebackers have a great day and make a bunch of plays and then the secondary comes up and has some interceptions. The defensive line gets great pass rush. I think our older guys are leading, which I'm really proud of. Guys like Cam Jones and Micah McFadden in the linebacker room. Ryder Anderson has done a great job up front leading those guys along with Weston Kramer, he's had a great camp so far. In the back end, Jaylin Williams, Reese Taylor, and Tiawan Mullen have done really, really well. As a group, I think we're doing well. To answer your question, the depth. Younger guys are starting to get it and younger guys are playing fast. That's important in a long season. To have guys you can depend on in your twos and your threes that can enter the game with no drop off and that's what we're looking for.
On the evolution of the BULL position…
CW: I think those guys have done a great job. Coach [Kasey] Teegardin has really gotten that group to buy into the rush part, the run defense part, and the coverage part. I think that group has really started to excel in some pass rush areas, especially on second-and-long and third down. I've really seen an improvement from those guys in the run game. Those guys are being physical. Those guys are setting edges. If we bring them in some different ways, they show some quickness and twitch off the edge, and they also show their versatility. I think that position is morphed into what we thought it would be with that group and those four guys are doing a really great job.
Nick Sheridan | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
On if there are any players he's been surprised by…
NS: I don't know if there's been surprises but certainly some of the new players that we've added to the roster have done a nice job. Stephen Carr, Camron Buckley, we just hadn't had a chance to be out there on the grass with them. Whether they're surprises or just nice additions that kind of confirm what you were hoping for when you're recruiting them to come here. I would say those guys for sure. I think up front, Michael Katic has had a nice camp. I think all the five-to-eight offensive linemen that we're trying to count on and decide who that is, those guys have done a nice job and have moments for sure. I think each position has had moments at different times throughout camp. I wouldn't say, there's been surprises necessarily, just some confirmations and yet we still recognize with the time we have before kickoff that we have a lot of work to do. I think the thing that is different between offense and defense at times is we have to execute with all 11 players together. We can't have 10 guys doing their job and one position doesn't because you just can't operate that way. You might have the play completely blocked up but if the snap is a little off it looks like a bad play. I think the focus of the whole group is consistency. We've got to play more consistent. I think we've shown that we have the ability and can do that, but you've got to do it down in and down out. You get to a game, and you've got 70-80 plays for four-straight hours, you've got to be consistent.
On what he sees from Stephen Carr…
NS: I would say, just a real simple answer, he makes people miss and he breaks tackles. To me, when you look at trying to get people the football, you're looking for guys that can do that. That can make people miss and make tackles and you know get you a four-yard run when there's nothing there or get you a 12-yard run when it should have been three. Those are the types of players that certainly make offenses explosive and score points and he's shown that. He's had a good attitude and work ethic, but I think above everything from a running back position when he gets the ball he makes people miss and break tackles. There are other guys in the room that have done a nice job of that as well, but there's been moments where Stephen has flashed in that area.
On what Jack Tuttle's progression has been during the offseason and fall camp…
NS: I think getting Jack [Tuttle] to settle down a little in the pocket, fundamentally. I don't think it was intentional but just making sure his feet were underneath him with a good platform and a good base I think has lent itself to him throwing the ball more consistently, more accurately. Jack is an accurate passer. Jack has good arm strength. Jack has mobility. Sometimes, as a quarterback, if you are a little bit hesitant or not quite confident in where the route is going to be or you're not seeing the defense, sometimes the ball can be off. It doesn't mean the guy has bad accuracy, you just need to teach him better and help him better. Jack is a joy to coach. He is always prepared. He always asks good questions. We've really focused on quieting his feet and quieting his mind so he can play fast and free. He's shown that throughout camp. Jack has had a good camp. He's done a nice job and we're lucky that he's here and have full confidence in him. Jack is a joy to coach.
Kasey Teegardin | Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers
On challenging Charles Campbell during fall camp…
KT: He's a very confident young man but you've got to remind him that this season is a brand-new season. He was second-team All-Big Ten last year, he was not first team. You want something to strive for and a goal. Obviously, he wants to be first-team All-Big Ten. I think [head] coach [Tom] Allen does a tremendous job of keeping our guys levelheaded and challenging them. Just because you get these preseason accolades doesn't mean anything for this year. It's great but it's based off what you've done in the past. What're you doing now? What're you doing in the present. You've got to play in the present every single day. For him, he's a confident kid but he's very levelheaded. He's not arrogant. He just goes about his business and his job. For him, it's just a constant reminder that this is a new season. Just like the Indiana Hoosiers are 0-0. The preseason ranking is great, but how are we going to finish?
On the mental preparation of a kicker…
KT: We have periods in practice where we know certain teams are live. So, guys are just sitting on edge. He may call you and he may not. He may say PAT field goal could be up this period. We try to put them in those game situations as much as possible just for the mental stability of things. He's already a pretty confident young man. His mind is ready to answer the call when called upon. We try to create those opportunities throughout practice as much as we can.
On the progress of freshman punter James Evans …
KT: He's taken steps every single day. There's a learning curve for him so every single day is something new. We put our backed-up punt in. We had the volume up loud. That was probably the first time he's ever had to kick in that situation. We're trying to simulate playing at [Ohio Stadium] or playing in Iowa City. Those guys are right on top of you. Every single day it's something we're throwing at him or something he's learning from. He gets the ball off, gives a good kick with good hang time. You just try to prepare him and put him in those scenarios. I think he has grown a lot.
Charles Campbell | R-Jr. | PK
On what he's working on to improve this season…
CC: I had a good season last season, but it's last season. You've got to move forward. I did miss a kick and obviously don't want to do that, so in this offseason - this summer and fall camp - I've just been working on getting ready with a new holder, Chase (Wyatt), and just getting the operation down and being as consistent as possible.
On what mechanics he focuses on…
CC: Practice is real long. We had a long practice today and you can't kick the entire time. On the sideline I'm trying to take mental reps, trying to put myself in a situation of 'what would this kick be like or what would this kick be like' and trying to feel the flow of practice. Coach Allen does a great job creating game-like situations during practice, so I really just try to visualize myself in a game making kicks or in a game trying to not feel anxious going out there and go out there for a long field goal for the win.
On what his one-word (courageous) means to him…
CC: My one word is courageous. I feel like my first year I came in and I was a little hesitant with college football. I came in, I had all these accolades coming up and I felt like I missed an opportunity that I could have taken up and seized. Logan Justus beat me out my first fall camp and the second one, and I really feel like it was my mental more than my physical. I did well last season and I kind of want to back it up. I don't want to think of exactly all the things I did last season leading up into this season and I just want to go out there, do what I know how to do and be confident in myself and my ability and if I do that, I think that I'll make some more kicks than I miss, so that's pretty much why I chose courageous.
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