Official Site of the Hoosiers · Jul 28, 2020
Safety by Title, Quarterback by Responsibility
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The job title doesn't say quarterback.
Don't be fooled.
The defensive back responsibility definitely does, Indiana safeties coach Jason Jones says.
In the Hoosiers' force-a-takeaway secondary scheme, safeties are the quarterbacks of the defense. They see offensive formations and make sure defenders line up to beat them.
It's a combination of vision, experience, understanding and athleticism that, if done correctly, will put IU in position to shut down offenses as never before.
And if that happens, well, Cream & Crimson optimism rules, even amid pandemic uncertainty.