Local Sports Headlines: January 14, 2021

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Two More Hoosiers Declare For the NFL Draft 
Indiana Senior Defensive Lineman Jerome Johnson and Jovan Swann have Declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. Johnson was a first team all Big Ten Selection by the Media and Second Team all Big Ten by the Coaches. Swann was a Graduate Transfer from Stanford and played just one season with the Hoosiers. Five Hoosiers have now declared for the NFL Draft.  

IU Running Backs Coach Mike Hart Leaves for Michigan 
IU Running Backs Coach Mike Hart is leaving Indiana after four years to Head back to his Alma Mater Michigan. Hart was a star running back at Michigan from 2004-07 Rushing for 1,300 yards or better in in three of his four seasons and played 3 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. In his Time with Indiana. Hart is Credited with Developing Stevie Scott into all big ten second pick as sophomore. In 2020 The Running Game struggled as the Hoosiers finished 12th in the Big Ten with 108.6 yards per game. 

Jaelynn Penn to Miss next two Weeks with Ankle Injury

Indiana Women’s Basketball Senior Guard Jaelynn Penn will miss two more week after she sustained ankle suffered in the January 4th Loss at Maryland. Penn is currently averaging 9.3 points per game while also being one of Indiana best perimeter defenders. The Hoosiers are in action at 4 PM this Afternoon when they take on archrival Purdue in West Lafayette on Big Ten Network.