"internal way of handling that" is probably this.
https://indiana.rivals.com/news/ind...tebook-allen-unapologetic-about-physical-play
Amid accusations his players play dirty, IU head coach Tom Allen isn't apologizing for their physical approach. At the same time, he understands IU redshirt senior right guard Simon Stepaniak made a poor choice when he drove Michigan defensive end Chase Winovich into the ground after the play was over and said the penalty assessed against Stepaniak was justified.
"Well, our kids play really, really hard, physical, and I know that Simon was called for a personal foul where he shoved the player in the back, and after watching it on film, he should have got the penalty," Allen said. "So we were penalized for that. It hurt us. It was a selfish penalty, and he and I talked about it, and we have an internal way of handling that, and he's dealing with that this week and holding him accountable."
"We're going to play hard to the whistle, and the whistle had blown and he made a mistake.But our kids play really hard and really physical, and we don't apologize for that. Within the rules, that's how we're going to do it."
Allen did not specify what the punishment was for Stepaniak. He also did not address the targeting penalty levied against freshman husky Cam Jones which will force him to miss the first half of this Saturday's game vs. Purdue.
IU offense confident at the right time
The bye week's restfulness didn't positively benefit starting quarterback Peyton Ramsey alone. It appears to have spread to Indiana's entire offense.
Thus far, the unit has done enough to put IU in position to be in contention for a bowl game.
Why is Indiana's offense clicking right now?
"One thing (is), we've been able to stay healthy up front and that's really helped us grow as an offense," offensive coordinator Mike DeBord said.
A healthy offensive line has helped Indiana's offense average 27.0 points per game in its last two games - 34 in the win over Maryland and 20 against the nation's No. 1 defense in Michigan.
The challenge it this week is to continue that high level of play against Purdue with the Old Oaken Bucket and a bowl game on the line.
Players of the Game, Michigan
Offense: Quarterback Peyton Ramsey.
-- 16 of 35 for 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception; seven carries for 41 yards.
-- "Just played with a ton of grit and just fight and getting 1st downs and extending plays and making some good throws, and just battling and competing, leading our team," Allen said.
Defense: Cornerbacks Raheem Layne and Andre Brown, defensive end Gavin Everett.
-- Layne: Two total tackles, one pass breakup.
-- Brown: Four total tackles.
-- "I thought that the two corners, Raheem and Andre, had a big challenge guarding some very, very talented receivers with great length and speed and did some good things with them and really attacked the ball," Allen said.
-- Everett: Season-high five total tackles, plus one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup.
"Gavin had his best game of the season production-wise. Just been so solid, a guy that's so dependable and steady and plays hard and really plays bigger than he is physically and really proud of him and all that he brings to our program," Allen said.
Special teams: Kicker Logan Justus and running back Mike Majette.
-- Made field goals from 41 and 36 yards, also made both PATs.
-- "Logan Justus continues to kick the ball effectively and well," Allen said.
-- "Mike Majette is just a steady guy that just gives us great decision making, protecting the football and making good choices there," Allen said.
Scout Team: Linebacker Aaron Casey, offensive tackle Aidan Rafferty, running back Connor Thomas and linebacker Ryan Barnes.
https://indiana.rivals.com/news/ind...tebook-allen-unapologetic-about-physical-play
Amid accusations his players play dirty, IU head coach Tom Allen isn't apologizing for their physical approach. At the same time, he understands IU redshirt senior right guard Simon Stepaniak made a poor choice when he drove Michigan defensive end Chase Winovich into the ground after the play was over and said the penalty assessed against Stepaniak was justified.
"Well, our kids play really, really hard, physical, and I know that Simon was called for a personal foul where he shoved the player in the back, and after watching it on film, he should have got the penalty," Allen said. "So we were penalized for that. It hurt us. It was a selfish penalty, and he and I talked about it, and we have an internal way of handling that, and he's dealing with that this week and holding him accountable."
"We're going to play hard to the whistle, and the whistle had blown and he made a mistake.But our kids play really hard and really physical, and we don't apologize for that. Within the rules, that's how we're going to do it."
Allen did not specify what the punishment was for Stepaniak. He also did not address the targeting penalty levied against freshman husky Cam Jones which will force him to miss the first half of this Saturday's game vs. Purdue.
IU offense confident at the right time
The bye week's restfulness didn't positively benefit starting quarterback Peyton Ramsey alone. It appears to have spread to Indiana's entire offense.
Thus far, the unit has done enough to put IU in position to be in contention for a bowl game.
Why is Indiana's offense clicking right now?
"One thing (is), we've been able to stay healthy up front and that's really helped us grow as an offense," offensive coordinator Mike DeBord said.
A healthy offensive line has helped Indiana's offense average 27.0 points per game in its last two games - 34 in the win over Maryland and 20 against the nation's No. 1 defense in Michigan.
The challenge it this week is to continue that high level of play against Purdue with the Old Oaken Bucket and a bowl game on the line.
Players of the Game, Michigan
Offense: Quarterback Peyton Ramsey.
-- 16 of 35 for 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception; seven carries for 41 yards.
-- "Just played with a ton of grit and just fight and getting 1st downs and extending plays and making some good throws, and just battling and competing, leading our team," Allen said.
Defense: Cornerbacks Raheem Layne and Andre Brown, defensive end Gavin Everett.
-- Layne: Two total tackles, one pass breakup.
-- Brown: Four total tackles.
-- "I thought that the two corners, Raheem and Andre, had a big challenge guarding some very, very talented receivers with great length and speed and did some good things with them and really attacked the ball," Allen said.
-- Everett: Season-high five total tackles, plus one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup.
"Gavin had his best game of the season production-wise. Just been so solid, a guy that's so dependable and steady and plays hard and really plays bigger than he is physically and really proud of him and all that he brings to our program," Allen said.
Special teams: Kicker Logan Justus and running back Mike Majette.
-- Made field goals from 41 and 36 yards, also made both PATs.
-- "Logan Justus continues to kick the ball effectively and well," Allen said.
-- "Mike Majette is just a steady guy that just gives us great decision making, protecting the football and making good choices there," Allen said.
Scout Team: Linebacker Aaron Casey, offensive tackle Aidan Rafferty, running back Connor Thomas and linebacker Ryan Barnes.
