Hoosier Huddle's Countdown to IUFB Kickoff Thread

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 101 Days (Season Overview)

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 101 Days (Season Overview)

Welcome to the 2025 Countdown to IU Football Kickoff. Hoosier Huddle has been doing a 100-day countdown to kickoff for

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[red hornet]

Sammy, I love the numerical FB players countdown to the season(usually in July). BTW, just saw a Spartan publication stating that Michigan St. will be the "Indiana" of FB in the B1G this year. Not sure what in their gummies, lol.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 100 Days (Hosea Wheeler)

Height: 6’3”Weight: 300 poundsHometown: Sacramento, California/transfer from Western KentuckyClass/Position: Redshirt

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[red hornet]

I love the countdown. Thnx Sammy.

 

[Walt542]

I love the countdown. Thnx Sammy.

Yes, I agree. It was always one of my favorite parts of the old Hoosier Huddle site. Thanks Sammy.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 99 Days (Tyrone Burris)

Today, we will highlight a true freshman on this year’s squad, Tyrone Burrus Jr.

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[red hornet]

Tyrone & Triton Abram are terrific bookends as defensive freshmen. I like our incoming recruits.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 98 Days (William Depaepe)

Year two at IU coming up for William Depaepe after redshirting last season. He didn’t see any game action in 2024

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[The Watson]

Hope he gets some snaps this year to keep his progression going. Our program is improving, so anyone seeing the field this year will have to have better skills than years past.

His 4* brother Andrew that walked on last year after decommitting from MSU is an intriguing kid too. Look forward to his story.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 97 Days (Mario Landino)

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 97 Mario LandinoHeight: 6’4”Weight: 275 poundsHometown: Macungie, Pennsylvania

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[76-1]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 97 Days (Mario Landino)

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 97 Mario LandinoHeight: 6’4”Weight: 275 poundsHometown: Macungie, Pennsylvania

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Have to love a guy who's been nicknamed "Crash Test" by his teammates 😎

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 96 Days (Triston Abrams)

Today, we look at freshman defensive end Triston Abrams.

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[red hornet]

Triston is one of Indiana's top recruits for 2025. I look forward to seeing our coaches develop our new players.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 95 Days (Tyrique Tucker)

Today we look at redshirt defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker. Tucker came to IU last year after a stint at James Madison.

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[red hornet]

Tyrique is a hard worker, dedicated to making his Mom proud. He's a great example along with Mikail Kamara for our incoming freshmen.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 94 Days (Kyler Garcia)

Continuing on with our Countdown to Kickoff, we move forward to day 94, corresponding with #94 himself, Kyler Garcia

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[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 93 Days (Stephen Daley)

Stephen Daley played three seasons for the Kent State Golden Flashes and appeared in 34 career games with 103 tackles.

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[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to Kickoff: 92 Days (Kellan Wyatt)

Today, we will highlight one of the newest members of the Hoosiers, Kellan Wyatt.

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[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 91 Days (Dominique Ratcliff)

CJ West and James Carpenter out, Ratcliff (and others) are in.

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[red hornet]

I believe Wheeler & Ratliff will dominant for the Hoosiers. Our defense will be violent & aggressive.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 90 Days (J'mari Monette)

Today, with 90 days to go, we turn our attention to a rising force on the defensive line—#90, J’mari Monette.

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[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 90 Days (Josh Placzek)

Welcome to the Hoosier Huddle 2025 Countdown to Kickoff! Today, we’re giving a shoutout to #90, kicker Josh Placzek.

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[SammyJacobs]

Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 89 Days (Camden Jordan)

Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2025 Hoosier Huddle Countdown!

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[SammyJacobs]

Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 88 Days (Mark Langston)

Continuing the annual Countdown to Kickoff, we move forward to day 88, where we highlight long snapper Mark Langston

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[vesuvius13]

IU has done a good job recruiting, yes I would love having 5* but I trust coach Cignetti and the players they bring in.

 

[red hornet]

The thing is our Coaches develop 3*s into 4*s & 4*s into 5*s. It's Coach Cignetti's blueprint in action.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 87 Days (Makai Jackson)

Makai Jackson comes to Indiana via Appalachian State and before that St. Francis (he was teammates with Elijah Sarratt).

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[vesuvius13]

Coach does improve players and they work hard to get better.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 86 Days (Zacharey Smith)

The addition of incoming freshman cornerback Zacharey Smith added to the talent that has been amassed.

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[red hornet]

Another Hoosier heavily recruited freshman CB that loves to intercept passes.

 

[vesuvius13]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 86 Days (Zacharey Smith)

The addition of incoming freshman cornerback Zacharey Smith added to the talent that has been amassed.

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Lose one CB and IU has another very good one already. It is nice to have a very good prepared coaching staff.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 85 Days (Andrew Barker)

Today, we will highlight one of the newest members of the Hoosiers, Andrew Barker.

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[kmathum]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 85 Days (Andrew Barker)

Today, we will highlight one of the newest members of the Hoosiers, Andrew Barker.

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As usual, excellent work. We're really going to miss you guys.

 

[red hornet]

Yes, with FB-centric reporting.

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 84 Days (Blake Thiry)

Height: 6’4”Weight: 228 poundsHometown: Prairie Du Chien, WisconsinClass/Position: Freshman/ Tight EndMr. Do It All for

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[ESalum86]

I've always loved this series, Sammy. Really appreciate the effort and info Hoosier Huudle brings day in and day out!

 

[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 83 Days (Louis Moore)

Welcome to day 83 of our countdown. Today, we shine the spotlight on a familiar face—defensive back Louis Moore.

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[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 82 Days (Myles Kendrick)

Today, we look at freshman wide receiver Myles Kendrick.

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[SammyJacobs]

2025 Countdown To Kickoff: Day 81 (Tyler Morris)

Continuing on with our Countdown to Kickoff, we move forward to day 81, where we highlight wide receiver Tyler Morris

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[red hornet]

I have a feeling that Jonathan Brady & Labron Bond will combine to make the slot productive for our offense.