Hoosier Roundtable Podcast: Walt Bell Fired, Rod Carey Promoted

On today's episode of the Hoosier Roundtable podcast, HoosiersNow.com reporters Daniel Olinger and Jack Ankony talk about the firing of Indiana football offensive coordinator Walt Bell, the subsequent promotion of Rod Carey to the same role and what it all means for coach Tom Allen and the 2023 Indiana Hoosiers.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana football offensive coordinator Walt Bell has been fired.

Anyone who followed the Indiana Hoosiers football team this past week already knew of that decision made by coach Tom Allen on Sunday following the team's 44-17 loss to Maryland. On Tuesday, we finally sat down and talked through the firing of Bell, as well as the subsequent promotion of Rod Carey, and what it all means for the 2023 Indiana football team. 

You can listen and/or watch our full-length discussion here on today's episode of the Hoosier Roundtable podcast. 

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Related Stories on Indiana Football:

• JACK'S TAKE: Indiana coach Tom Allen wasted no time when making changes during Indiana's bye week. On Sunday, he fired offensive coordinator Walt Bell and promoted Rod Carey. The move makes sense, but it may not help Indiana improve enough to have a successful season. CLICK HERE
• WALT BELL FIRED: Coach Tom Allen and the Indiana football team have fired offensive coordinator Walt Bell following the Hoosiers' 44-17 loss against Maryland on Saturday. Offensive coordinator responsibilities for the remainder of the 2023 season will be assumed by Rod Carey, who was previously the quality control coach for Allen and Indiana. CLICK HERE
• DANIEL OLINGER'S COLUMN: Indiana lost to Maryland 44-17 on Saturday in the most discouraging performance of the 2023 season. Coach Tom Allen blamed execution yet again after the game, an excuse that rings hollow this deep into the season. CLICK HERE