Author: Cliff

Fahrbach: Purdue-Ohio State photos

ISL’s Ben Fahrbach took photos at Purdue’s stunning 49-20 upset win over Ohio State. The Boilermakers have gone from struggling team that lost to Eastern Michigan to a squad that demolished one of the true blue bloods of college football. Purdue is back on the national radar after this one and has a chance to […]

Byers: Reich’s Colts still have much to play for

By JUSTIN BYERS ISL Contributor Despite a 1-4 start, this year’s Colts team has a tremendous amount of heart under Frank Reich’s leadership. This was evident in the 38-24 Thursday Night Football loss to the New England Patriots in Foxborough. After an emotional loss to the Houston Texans four days prior, many would have expected […]

Fahrbach’s Gallery: Purdue stuns Boston College

After three straight close losses, Purdue rolled past No. 23 Boston College 30-13 on Saturday. Freshman Rondale Moore caught two touchdown passes and David Blough passed for 296 yards and three scores for the Boilermakers. Moore had eight catches for 110 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown reception. ISL’s Ben Fahrbach took photos at the game. […]

Calinger: Egos could lead to end for Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Killer B’s”

By J.W. Calinger ISL Correspondent Football, more than any other major sport, depends on team chemistry and a good supporting cast for even the most able leaders. While some quarterbacks, Tom Brady coming to mind, have been able to work with several different personnel groups, most teams are at their best when three skill players […]

Purdue drops heartbreaker to Eastern Michigan

Purdue lost another heartbreaker on Saturday, dropping a 20-19 decision to Eastern Michigan. Freshman kicker Chad Ryland made the late go-ahead field goal from 24 yards out to lift the Eagles. Ben Fahrbach was there to take photos for ISL. Here is Jim Johnson’s AP story. The Boilermakers took a 19-17 lead on D.J. Knox’s 45-yard […]

Rondale Moore electrifies in Purdue debut

Purdue freshman Rondale Moore made history in his debut, and ISL’s Ben Fahrbach was there. Moore, a 5-foot-9 freshman from New Albany, Ind. had 11 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, two carries for 79 yards and a score and five kickoff returns for 125 yards in a 31-27 loss to Northwestern on Thursday […]

Calinger: As we watch Manziel’s comeback story, June Jones’ revival bears watching, too

While most football fans in Hamilton, Ontario probably are focused on the comeback of quarterback Johnny Manziel, currently inching his way back into professional football as the backup for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, I’m still focused on the comeback that started last year. Head Coach June Jones started a comeback of his own in 2017, taking over a team that was 0-8 at the time, and leading them to a 6-4 record the rest of the season.

Indiana rolls Minnesota 80-54

By CALEB LYNN ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. __ Indiana beat Minnesota 80-54 on Friday night for their 100th win all time against the Golden Gophers. New starting point guard Devonte Green had 19 points and seven assists, and his selflessness helped the Hoosiers dish out 21 assists to four for Minnesota. “I’m not trying to […]