For the first time in 33 years, the Big Ten’s best football coach can be found in Bloomington.
Tom Allen was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by league coaches and media members on Thursday, becoming only the second sideline boss in program history to receive the award. Bill Mallory was similarly honored by the conference in 1986 and 1987.
It’s been a good stinkin’ run for Allen and his group this year, as we all know. And while conference luminaries are saluting him for the Hoosiers’ on-field achievements, Allen has provided a long list of memorable moments off the field, too.