"Beast mode" means playing on the attack, the rising junior said. It means playing fast and trusting instinct. It means being aggressive and hitting hard.
"Beast mode" reflects Indiana's renewed focus on playing with violence.
Indiana safeties coach Noah Joseph has been stressing to his players that they need to play more violently. He wants them on the attack, making plays and causing turnovers.
Playing violently has turned into a type of swagger the Hoosiers' safeties have taken a liking to. They want it to define them. They want other teams to fear the hits they're capable of laying out.