Week 9—Go-To Guy: James Hardy

This Indiana Hoosier may be the most slept on wide-receiver in the game, and QB Kellen Lewis is not afraid to throw his way. And, who wouldn’t be? At 6’7, James Hardy seems to always outjump defenders, hauling in passes like it’s no big deal. He makes key plays for Indiana each week. Saturday against Penn State, Hardy pulled down his 31st career touchdown reception, breaking the Hoosiers long-standing record of 30 set by Jade Butcher. He’s an athlete that takes the difficulty out of the wide-receiver position. For Hardy, it’s easy. And, that’s why he’s the go-to guy.

—R. Cooper