After an investigation into player mistreatment, Kevin Wilson departed Bloomington — and immediately found an offensive coordinator role at Ohio State. Fancy that.
His successor became Tom Allen, who is a nice guy that honors past coaches and doesn’t belittle injured players. Mr. Nice Guy failed to make a bowl last year, despite finally concocting a nearly top 25 S&P defense at a traditionally defense-optional program.
Seeing the upward trajectory of said defense, and some explosive pieces to the offense, the Hoosiers may move beyond annoying the better teams of the conference.