Tom Allen
- On QB battle
- When evaluating QBs, the scrimmage this weekend will be important — most game-like reps to this point in the season
- It is a factor to determine who is going to have themes growth potential
- No separation has occurred to this point yet
- The install of the offense honest change because of the QB competition
- The install is similar to what it would be if they had a starter
- Trying to simulate as many game-line scenarios as possible
- On Dexter Williams
- Further along than he thought he would be at this point
- Final checkup with doctors came back positive before the start of fall camp
- He’s still getting used to some of the soreness in knee and other areas
- Looks like mid-season return or even a little before that if he continues to progress the way he is currently
- Has not been able to “cut it loose” just yet
- Further along than he thought he would be at this point
- When evaluating QBs, the scrimmage this weekend will be important — most game-like reps to this point in the season
- On DBs
- There’s some new vocal leadership
- Most new faces that have been in the secondary, since Allen has been at IU
- There’s more length, which
- On Walt Bells’ overall offensive direction
- There’s more timing and a better understanding of the concepts
- Coaches have adapted better to the players and players seem to have adapted to the scheme better
- Offensive line is showing some positive direction
- On practice structure
- There’s been an acceleration of the install
- More players are getting reps — the second, third and fourth string players — which allows more opportunity for everybody to get involved
- On the effect of realignment on Indiana
- Adding more good teams to the confernece
- An equitable distribution of the schedule is a positive thing, in his opinion
- “It’s hard to believe the teams in the Big Ten now,” … “But exciting time”
- On RBs
- Christian Peterson and Josh Henderson have a good combination of size and power, could compliment each other well
- Need people to make defenders miss for extra yards
- Henderson has become the leader in the room
- Christian Peterson and Josh Henderson have a good combination of size and power, could compliment each other well
- On injuries in the first week of camp
- Cam Camper: There’s been times where they have had to protect him a little bit. But he is progressing a little bit. He’s still wearing a non-contact jersey, but is “progressing well”
- Matt Bedford: not wearing a blue jersey
- Other than soft tissue, nothing serious has occurred
- Likes the structure of practicing three days and then getting a day away from practice
- Compared it to the season structure for practice preparation before games
