Hoosier FootballFriday, November 6
Cignetti says Josh Hoover is "on the mend" as Indiana's quarterback question lingers
The Today in Bloomington team
Indiana is off this week, and the quarterback question isn't. Coach Curt Cignetti replaced Josh Hoover at halftime of the Hoosiers' 23-16 overtime win over Minnesota, and Grant Wilson hit Charlie Becker for the winning touchdown on the first play of overtime.
Wilson passed for more yards than Hoover against Minnesota
| Hoover | Measure | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Completions | 9 |
| 19 | Attempts | 17 |
| 119 | Passing yards | 156 |
Source: Hoosier Enquirer
On his weekly radio show Wednesday, Cignetti said Hoover is "on the mend" and "it's a good time to have an off week." He hasn't described the injury. Analysts Joel Klatt and Danny Kanell have questioned how hurt Hoover is, but those are opinions, not medical diagnoses.
- Hoover's last three games: 46.8% completions, 496 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Indiana's record: 8-1 overall, 5-1 in the Big Ten
- Cignetti on the offense: "our consistency is not there right now"
Hoover's injury questions have followed Indiana since Oct. 17
- Oct. 17Hoover takes a hit in Indiana's loss to Ohio State.
- Oct. 24Hoover completes 8 of 18 passes for 81 yards against Michigan.
- Nov. 4Cignetti says on his radio show that Hoover is "on the mend."
- Nov. 14Indiana will host No. 17 USC in Bloomington.
Sources: Hoosier Enquirer, USA TODAY
Sources: Hoosier Enquirer, USA TODAY