We won't know what the change in defense will really mean until we see them in a game [I think Missouri will be the first major test]. But what do people think about the defense being rewarded with the red jerseys over the offense. Does it indicate the offense will have a down year or has the defense improved so much that they can challenge a top offense? I think the previous years show this coaching staff will put a quality offense on the field so I have to believe we will see a much improved defense.
Like most Hoosier fans I fear to hope too much but as a high school coach I have seen teams make a major turnaround in one year. My team that won the State Championship went from the bottom of the SAC the year before [we had successful team before the bad year] to turn around and win the 4A title with many of the same players. Is IU at the same point in their development; I don't know but I do know the defense could be greatly improved.
So weigh in with your impressions of the defense during practice this Spring and Fall practices.