What we learned from the first week of fall camp

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BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football was back on the practice field this week for the start of fall camp. 

Veteran linebacker Aiden Fisher told reporters after Thursday’s practice that the continuity on IU’s coaching staff and experienced roster has made this a “seamless” offseason for the Hoosiers as they eye a return to the College Football Playoff. 

“We are way further ahead than we have been in the past,” Fisher said, after Thursday’s practice. 

Indiana retained all but one assistant coach from last year’s staff while bringing back a veteran-laden squad that includes seven players who earned All-Big Ten honors last season. 

“I think the staff, we know what to expect from one another,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. “The experienced guys that we have a long history with, the same. To bring in experienced guys from other programs is good.”

Here’s what stood out during the first week of camp:  

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Hard work pays off for injured Indiana football offensive linemen

Indiana offensive linemen Drew Evans and Kahlil Benson were full participants at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. They are looking to make up for lost time having missed spring camp while recovering from injuries. 

The Hoosiers didn’t disclose Benson’s…


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