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1979 Indiana Hoosiers Roster. Previous Year Next Year. Record: 8-4 (31st of 140) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 19th in the Final AP poll. Conference: Big Ten. Conference Record: 5-3. Coach: Lee Corso (8-4)
- Antwaan Randle El
- Alex Smith
- James Hardy
- Ted Bolser
- Dan Feeney
- Adewale Ogunleye
- Justin Smith
- Eric Allen
- Mitch Ewald
- Tyson Beattie
As if it could be anyone else. Randle El did things never done before. He was the first player in Division I history to throw for 40 career touchdowns andrush for 40 career touchdowns. He was the first player in Division I history to amass 2,500 total yards in each of his four seasons. One of the most elusive players in college football history, he...
A prep standout at Franklin County, Smith was the first IndyStar Mr. Football. He set a Big Ten freshman rushing record with 1,475 yards and flirted with Herschel Walker's NCAA record. Injury slowed him his sophomore year (769 yards), but he rebounded a year later with 1,248 yards. His 3,492 career rushing yards (in just three seasons) are third-mo...
IU's career leader in receptions (191), receiving yards (2,740) and receiving touchdowns (36), Hardy was a phenom for the Hoosiers, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors as a junior. He was also a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top receiver. He led the Big Ten in receiving touchdowns in both 2006 and 2007 and declared...
A four-year starter, Bolserfinished his career with 117 catches for 1,337 yards and 15 receiving touchdowns, all records for an IU tight end. His 15 scores tie him for seventh on the school's all-time list. He earned second-team and honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in three of his four years in Bloomington. Also in consideration: Aaron Halterma...
Feeney anchored offensive lines that helped IU reach back-to-back bowl games for the first time in more than two decades. Despite missing significant time with a concussion his senior year, Feeney was named first-team All-Big Ten, and became the program's first-ever offensive lineman to earn All-America status twice. Spriggs, a year older than Feen...
Ogunleye's 34.5 sacks are nearly 10 more than second place in school history (Van Waiters, 25). A three-time All-Big Ten selection, his 64 tackles for loss are also an IU record. He ranks sixth all-time in the Big Ten in sacks and seventh in tackles for loss. A knee injury cut short his senior year and caused him to go undrafted in 2000. He signed ...
An All-Big Ten selection his junior and senior seasons, Smith ranks ninth on IU's all-time tackles list with 326. A four-time All-Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Smith won a Super Bowl as part of the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. Scales became IU's first All-American linebacker since 1987. Last season, he led the nation in solo tackles (87) and th...
A third-team All-American in 1996, Allen finished his career with 10 interceptions, good for seventh on the school's all-time list. A North Central product, he produced five picks, 67 tackles and three fumble recoveries during his senior season. First-team All-Big Ten as a senior, Porter finished his career with 16 interceptions, second-most in sch...
Second on the school's all-time scoring list (320 points), Ewaldis sandwiched in between Anthony Thompson and Antwaan Randle El, two of the most decorated Hoosiers in history. His 53 field goals are tied with Griffin Oakes for most in school-history and his 80.3 percent conversion rate is tops among IU kickers. Also in consideration: Griffin Oakes,...
Out of Australia, Beattieis the only IU punter to average at least 40 yards a punt in each of his four seasons. His 41.1-yard career average is fourth all-time in school history. Also in consideration: Jim DiGuilio, Alan Sutkowski, Chris Hagerup.
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Oct 8, 2024 · From legendary running backs to game-changing defenders, these Hoosier greats have left their mark in college and professionally. Below, we’ll spotlight five of the greatest Indiana Hoosiers football players who successfully transitioned to the NFL, showcasing their achievements and contributions.
The Top Ranked Indiana Hoosiers Football Players of All-Time Notes: The players on this list are the greatest pro players that finished their college career at this school. What players did in college is not factored into this list.
- Rod Woodson. Age: 58. 104 votes. An electrifying defensive back and return specialist, Rod Woodson's innate ability to change the momentum of a game made him an invaluable asset to the teams he played for throughout his illustrious career.
- Zack Martin. Age: 33. 78 votes. Zack Martin's tenacity, strength, and unwavering commitment to excellence on the field have solidified his reputation as one of the best offensive linemen not only from Indiana but in the entire NFL.
- Terry McLaurin. 53 votes. Speed, agility, and pure athleticism define Terry McLaurin as one of the most exciting wide receivers to hail from the Hoosier State.
- Jessie Bates III. 38 votes. Jessie Bates III's versatility and instincts in the secondary have quickly garnered him recognition as a rising star in the league.
LAST LIGHT, Eisele’s Showtime movie about death row, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Forest Whitaker, was a WGA Award-nominated screenplay. THE SENIOR, his football drama starring Michael Chiklis, will premiere in 2024. Eisele was executive producer of both THE SENIOR and LAST LIGHT.
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