Indiana's Most Important Newcomer For 2020

[red hornet]

By Fansided.


DE Jovan Swann

Indiana was not that easy to figure out. They return a lot of talent from last season's 8 win team. Some changes are coming to Bloomington, however. Last year's starting QB Peyton Ramsey has decided to transfer, making room for highly touted QB Michael Penix Jr. to takeover. Penix will have talented receivers in Ty Fryfogle & Whop Philyor to throw to. Stevie Scott also returns at RB as well as possibly talented Peyton Hendershot at TE.

What fell apart for Indiana last season down the stretch was the defense. The Hoosiers gave up over 30 points in 4 of their last 6 games. Jovan Swann offers depth along the defensive line as well as leadership from a winning program. Deciding to come back home & play for the Hoosiers might benefit Indiana as much as Swann.

 

[IndyIUFan66]

Bullish for the depth & experience he brings. They should be able to have fresh legs on D and not wear down next season. And more pressure on QB will greatly help the DB’s!

 

[CC Mac]

All signs point to a breakout season but wait,the season is in jeopardy due to a once in a lifetime pandemic.
Welcome to IU football.

 

[crossfire74]

By Fansided.


DE Jovan Swann

Indiana was not that easy to figure out. They return a lot of talent from last season's 8 win team. Some changes are coming to Bloomington, however. Last year's starting QB Peyton Ramsey has decided to transfer, making room for highly touted QB Michael Penix Jr. to takeover. Penix will have talented receivers in Ty Fryfogle & Whop Philyor to throw to. Stevie Scott also returns at RB as well as possibly talented Peyton Hendershot at TE.

What fell apart for Indiana last season down the stretch was the defense. The Hoosiers gave up over 30 points in 4 of their last 6 games. Jovan Swann offers depth along the defensive line as well as leadership from a winning program. Deciding to come back home & play for the Hoosiers might benefit Indiana as much as Swann.

Personally feel OG Powell is the key over Swann. Swann will be a big part of the rotation at DT, but if gets hurt, we have plenty of bodies to throw in there. Powell will likely start at LG and back up the Center spot. The other starting guard is Katic. If Powell goes down there's a big drop off to Norwah. We need that interior OL to be solid. For me Powell is a huge key.

As for Hendershot he will be back. However I do expect him to miss a couple three games to start the season (if their is one).

 

[Andy06]

Bullish for the depth & experience he brings. They should be able to have fresh legs on D and not wear down next season. And more pressure on QB will greatly help the DB’s!

Agree completely. If the secondary can make a slight improvement and the pass rush makes a slight improvement, all of a sudden 8pass defense overall is a lot better.

 

[vesuvius13]

Personally feel OG Powell is the key over Swann. Swann will be a big part of the rotation at DT, but if gets hurt, we have plenty of bodies to throw in there. Powell will likely start at LG and back up the Center spot. The other starting guard is Katic. If Powell goes down there's a big drop off to Norwah. We need that interior OL to be solid. For me Powell is a huge key.

As for Hendershot he will be back. However I do expect him to miss a couple three games to start the season (if their is one).

I hope you are right about all of this and if so IU should be ready to have a very good season. I hope the news about Hendershot is right and he didn't do what was reported. I sure he over reacted but I hope that is all.

 

[Tokyo Steve]

Dylan Powell was the name that immediately leapt to my mind when I saw the thread title.

 

[snowling]

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/4/15/football-iu-adds-defensive-lineman-jovan-swann.aspx

Go Hoosiers!

 

[82hoosier]

Most important newcomer: Covid-19