By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers trail Michigan State 35 to 21 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. Wynn makes things happen. Shane Wynn burned Michigan State for a 53-yard pitch-and-catch over the middle from quarterback Nate Sudfeld. With good protection, Sudfeld […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Hoosiers’ first road game of the season against Michigan State, with Indiana trailing 21-14: A very solid first quarter followed by a concerning second period has the Hoosiers down at intermission. Three penalties — one by Ralston Evans and one by […]
Continue ReadingBy DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor One look at Purdue’s schedule heading into this season and it didn’t take a genius to figure out Darrell Hazell’s first Boilermaker team could struggle … mightily. That’s exactly what has transpired five games into the season in West Lafayette. Purdue just isn’t a good football team. Far from […]
Continue ReadingBy DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Pardon me if I voice my displeasure at all these Big Ten teams enjoying bye weeks on the same Saturdays. I’m sorry, but the second Saturday in October shouldn’t see eight Big Ten teams idle. There’s something seriously wrong with that. If you’re keeping score at home, this will […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Opponent: Michigan State Spartans (4-1) When: noon Saturday at Spartan Stadium The Hoosiers are getting hot at the right time. Coach Kevin Wilson wants to throw more wood on the fire. He’s admitted that whenever Indiana does something well, the program is unable to repeat it. The 3-2 start […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Running backs coach Deland McCullough chuckles when he remembers who Tevin Coleman used to be. “Every year I have a guy who makes me sit up at night and say, ‘Either something’s wrong with me or something’s wrong with him,’” McCullough said. “I think back to […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Each week I’ll run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my take from Saturday’s 44-24 win over Penn State: HOT Cody Latimer – Finishes with nine catches for 140 yards and is the first Hoosiers receiver with three consecutive 100-yard performances since […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Kofi Hughes had nothing to point to when asked for his favorite moment in four years with Indiana football. A quarterback and basketball player in high school in Indianapolis, Hughes had moved down the road and over to receiver, only to endure 28 losses with just […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ impressive 44-24 win over Penn State at Memorial Stadium: How it happened: The Hoosiers had never beaten Penn State in 16 previous meetings. On one dreary, rainy afternoon, they took out years of frustration on the heavily favored Nittany Lions. Indiana blocked a […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — On a rainy day at Memorial Stadium, neither offense has clicked consistently. Penn State has botched two field goal attempts and passed up a chance for a short one on its first drive. Mitch Ewald connected from 24 and 27 yards out on Indiana’s final series of […]
Continue ReadingBy DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Thankfully, the Big Ten’s so-called Fall Break is over. After half of the conference’s 12 teams enjoyed a bye week last Saturday, 10 of the teams return to the gridiron for action this week. This Saturday will really mark the opening of Big Ten play, since all 10 active […]
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