Twitter Reaction from Indiana Hoosiers 2017 National Signing Day
By Jordan Maly
Twitter and social media have impacted the 2017 National Signing Day in many different ways. Here is how the Hoosiers were reacting to some of the news.
The Hoosiers coming into today were hoping to land a few more commitments from players across the country. 4-star running back Devan Barrett (committed to Auburn) was among those players considering Indiana.
Related Story: 3-star RB Morgan Ellison signs with Hoosiers
Indiana Football already had 22 commitments from players coming into today – adding Morgan Ellison as the 23rd commitment – ranking No. 66 in the nation. While Barrett didn’t flip on Auburn, they did land 3-star running back Morgan Ellison. There was plenty to unveil for the Hoosiers today, so we compiled the best from social media.
Here is how the day played out on Twitter:
National Signing Day Showcase. "Break Through" Coach Allen's mentality for 2017 season #iufb pic.twitter.com/xE6u4AD9MD
— HoosierStateofMind (@HoosierStofMind) February 1, 2017
Nick Tronti @nickyt616 is officially a Hoosier as his NLI is in. #iufb #HoosierArmy17 #nationalsigningday pic.twitter.com/b0cL7F3sbV
— Hoosier Huddle (@Hoosier_Huddle) February 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/Hoosiers_FB_Rec/status/826920269474304002
Peyton Hendershot signing to play football at Indiana University next fall. pic.twitter.com/2XSwPSLtBO
— Tri-West High School Athletics (@triwestsports) February 1, 2017
Clearwater's Tramar Reece a study in triumph over tragedy (w/video). https://t.co/a9TpFDcXN4 @CT_Pride_ @CHS_Tornadoes @HoosierFootball pic.twitter.com/ScTWnhRzv5
— Sports by Tampa Bay Times (@TBTimes_Sports) February 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/Tegray_Scales8/status/826878938261680128
Tom Allen was a defensive coordinator two months ago.
— Indiana On BTN (@IndianaOnBTN) February 1, 2017
Now the @HoosierFootball HC has his first recruiting class: https://t.co/qOMcJ3Pags
Pen to paper. @Ty_Fry3 is headed to the big 10 @HoosierFootball @WLOX pic.twitter.com/oYs458aVmz
— Dave Ryan (@Dave_RyanNews) February 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/HoosierFootball/status/826799191078866945
Gods plan can take you on a path you never imagined, keep faith and work hard and everything will fall into place! #nationalsigningday
— Richard Lagow (@RichardLagow) February 1, 2017
Tampa Plant's trio of LB Thomas Allen and WRs Whop Philyor and Juwan Burgess have already signed with #Indiana https://t.co/8nYSLpbviT #IUFB
— Corey Bender (@Corey_Bender) February 1, 2017
Congrats #NSD signees, but a scholarship is only a head start. Now it's time to see who can really play. pic.twitter.com/GMyLvbwRgi
— Mitchell Paige (@mitchellpaige5) February 1, 2017
Comments made by Coach Allen:
Allen talking about QB philosophy: Not looking for guaranteed dual threat, but "I want a guy that the defense has to account for." #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) February 1, 2017
Allen on Indiana: "I want a solid core of guys from Indiana...I want to convince the best guys in Indiana to stay home." #iufb
— taylor from bite-sized bison (@ByTaylorL) February 1, 2017
Allen on Morgan Ellison: "We were looking for a big back in this class. .. I'm excited about Morgan."
— Mike Miller (@MikeMillerSTL) February 1, 2017
Allen calls Juwan Burgess "the surprise of the class" after flipping from USC. Was on Thomas Allen's team. Will play safety. #iufb
— Teddy Bailey (@ByTeddyBailey) February 1, 2017
Tom Allen says Bryant Fitzgerald has that quality of being wired a little differently. He's really high on him. #iufb
— Sam Beishuizen (@Sam_Beishuizen) February 1, 2017
Next: Indiana Football: 2017 Recruiting Class Live Tracker
What do you think of the Hoosiers 2017 National Signing Day Class? Lets us know in the comments. We’d love to discuss it with you.