Indiana QB Josh Hoover delivers the greatest 'football guy' moment of the season so far
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover is praised for his toughness after continuing to play despite a severe facemask injury. The article frames his performance as a quintessential example of football grit.
Why it matters
It highlights the physical intensity of college football and the 'warrior' narrative often associated with the sport.
Football is tough. Football is not for the faint of heart or for the weak of body. TCU transfer and Indiana Hoosiers QB Josh Hoover proved that in the first half of his debut against North Texas. Halfway through the second quarter Hoover dropped back to pass and North Texas defensive lineman Udoka Ezeani took a hold of Hoover's facemask, completely spinning the facemask to the back of his head. It was one of the worst and most blatant facemasks you'll ever see. The play caused Hoover to bleed profusely, yet he stayed in the game. Shortly after that vicious facemask, the Fox Big Noon Saturday crew showed a close-up of Hoover looking like he just went 15 rounds like Ivan Drago. With his eyes half open and face bloodied, broadcaster Gus Johnson said, "Welcome to Indiana. He bleeds red."
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