A look at the PFF grades of the starters on the offensive line

[Fenny72]

IU football looking for improvement on the offensive line: A look at the PFF grades of the starters

The quarterbacks have shouldered much of the blame for Indiana’s dismal offensive performance to this point in what has been a highly disappointing 2021 campaign. And there is good reason for…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

Interesting article and shows with the grades how poorly our OL has been this year. Our five starters have taken from 429-484 snaps out of 520. Seems like Carpenter would be a likely candidate for moving into the starting rotation if they are going to make a change.

We'll see if the OL is able to improve their performance as we start to play lesser competition (Except for UM). Without a secure pocket our QBs don't have much of a chance for success. If not, think we need to have more max protection, with 2 RB/TEs or RB and TE on either side. No reason to have 5 guys running routes if the QB can't (or won't) get to the 2nd or 3rd option.

I'm expecting the defense to carry the team the rest of the season and still see a path to 6 wins.
GO IU!

 

[Skiporshki]

IU football looking for improvement on the offensive line: A look at the PFF grades of the starters

The quarterbacks have shouldered much of the blame for Indiana’s dismal offensive performance to this point in what has been a highly disappointing 2021 campaign. And there is good reason for…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

Interesting article and shows with the grades how poorly our OL has been this year. Our five starters have taken from 429-484 snaps out of 520. Seems like Carpenter would be a likely candidate for moving into the starting rotation if they are going to make a change.

We'll see if the OL is able to improve their performance as we start to play lesser competition (Except for UM). Without a secure pocket our QBs don't have much of a chance for success. If not, think we need to have more max protection, with 2 RB/TEs or RB and TE on either side. No reason to have 5 guys running routes if the QB can't (or won't) get to the 2nd or 3rd option.

I'm expecting the defense to carry the team the rest of the season and still see a path to 6 wins.
GO IU!

Did anyone email this article to the staff. Seems they need some advice on who to play.

 

[hookyIU1990]

That is bleak.

 

[Bligedy]

IU football looking for improvement on the offensive line: A look at the PFF grades of the starters

The quarterbacks have shouldered much of the blame for Indiana’s dismal offensive performance to this point in what has been a highly disappointing 2021 campaign. And there is good reason for…

www.thedailyhoosier.com

Interesting article and shows with the grades how poorly our OL has been this year. Our five starters have taken from 429-484 snaps out of 520. Seems like Carpenter would be a likely candidate for moving into the starting rotation if they are going to make a change.

We'll see if the OL is able to improve their performance as we start to play lesser competition (Except for UM). Without a secure pocket our QBs don't have much of a chance for success. If not, think we need to have more max protection, with 2 RB/TEs or RB and TE on either side. No reason to have 5 guys running routes if the QB can't (or won't) get to the 2nd or 3rd option.

I'm expecting the defense to carry the team the rest of the season and still see a path to 6 wins.
GO IU!

I still can't believe Jones is still a tackle. He should be a guard and should have been for a long time.

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

I still can't believe Jones is still a tackle. He should be a guard and should have been for along time.

Guard or bench

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

Did anyone email this article to the staff. Seems they need some advice on who to play.

Just what we need is a group of pencil pushing geeks who have never played or coached determining who to play. Lol. A real recipe for success

 

[Skiporshki]

Just what we need is a group of pencil pushing geeks who have never played or coached determining who to play. Lol. A real recipe for success

I’m sure the OL coach will get it figured out.

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

I’m sure the OL coach will get it figured out.

You’re right if it is decision to continue to play CJ he may need an assist

 

[Hoosiers47614]

I'm really surprised Jones grades out worse in the running game than the passing game.
Even if it is by just a little bit.

At least to me, he had seemed to be decent as a run blocker (not great or anything, but OK),
but terrible and completely overmatched athletically against edge rushers in the passing game.

 

[vesuvius13]

The lack of development and play by the OL is ridiculous and I hope coach Allen can bring in a very good proven OL coach that can play at the B1G level.

 

[Skiporshki]

You’re right if it is decision to continue to play CJ he may need an assist

Maybe the OL coach can get some advice from the OC, oh wait never mind, bad idea.

 

[td75]

The regression of Jones is a HUGE red flag regarding Hiller's teaching methods. Jones was actually a pretty decent run blocker two years ago, particularly inside the red zone. His play has declined since the Gator Bowl season.

Indiana MUST have a strong developmental oline coach because they aren't going to always pull 4* line players. The two best programs in the West, Iowa and Wisconsin, are noted for recruiting 3* linemen and developing them in a superior fashion. Indiana desperately needs to follow suit.

 

[82hoosier]

The only 4-star lineman IU has recruited is Darius Latham on the other side of the ball.

Leading Hoosier runner
2018 Stevie Scott 1,137 yards
2019 Stevie Scott 845 yards
2020 Stevie Scott 561 yards
2021 Transfer Stephen Carr has rushed for 452 yards through 7 games. Right now all of the other running backs are walk-on.

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

The regression of Jones is a HUGE red flag regarding Hiller's teaching methods. Jones was actually a pretty decent run blocker two years ago, particularly inside the red zone. His play has declined since the Gator Bowl season.

Indiana MUST have a strong developmental oline coach because they aren't going to always pull 4* line players. The two best programs in the West, Iowa and Wisconsin, are noted for recruiting 3* linemen and developing them in a superior fashion. Indiana desperately needs to follow suit.

I don’t know that there has been a huge regression by Jones. He never has been great. He occasionally makes plays that wow you but never consistent.

 

[td75]

I don’t know that there has been a huge regression by Jones. He never has been great. He occasionally makes plays that wow you but never consistent.

He has had fantastic blocks inside the five yard line throughout the years. Ramsey made a living by running behind Jones and his ability to wash out his end of the line. Ramsey and Penix scored a bunch of TDs following Jones into the endzone.

Last year's hammering of Michigan was a particularly good game for Jones. He blew them off the ball on multiple occasions. Something has happened to his play and it ain't pretty...

 

[nurban]

Did anyone email this article to the staff. Seems they need some advice on who to play.

Confirms what we already know. Maybe it will enlighten the coaching staff!!!

 

[Palmbeachhoosier]

He has had fantastic blocks inside the five yard line throughout the years. Ramsey made a living by running behind Jones and his ability to wash out his end of the line. Ramsey and Penix scored a bunch of TDs following Jones into the endzone.

Last year's hammering of Michigan was a particularly good game for Jones. He blew them off the ball on multiple occasions. Something has happened to his play and it ain't pretty...

He has made similar blocks this year however no consistency never needs has been.