By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Comedian Mike Epps says he’s trying out for the Pacers. There’s a joke in there somewhere. Late last night, Yahoo! Sports reported that the Pacers agreed with All-Star small forward Paul George on a multiyear contract extension. Instead of becoming a restricted free agent next July, George is apparently close […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent 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 45-28 loss to Missouri: HOT Cody Latimer – Receiver has seven of his eight receptions in the first half to help the Hoosiers stay close at intermission, as he […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I’m going back to my pregame story to see how my pregame Purdue at Wisconsin “Things to Watch” turned out. The Boilermakers fell 41-10 on Saturday. I’ll condense my pregame comments, then follow with the result. Can Purdue maintain its momentum? Pregame: Purdue had moments during Saturday’s 31-24 loss to […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – While the Hoosiers’ defense will again fall under the microscope for its pitfalls in Saturday’s 45-28 loss to Missouri, Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld said the normally explosive offense deserves plenty of blame also. “I didn’t think we played well as an offense,” Sudfeld said. “It’s a little […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 45-28 loss to Missouri at Memorial Stadium: How it happened: The Hoosiers were beaten repeatedly by big Missouri receivers, and the Tigers wound up with 623 yards of total offense, 283 through the air to their three best wideouts. The Hoosiers struggled on […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — While it’s not quite the shootout many expected, with both defenses making plays, the pace is nonetheless blistering. Indiana’s defense was on the field for an astounding 49 snaps in the first half. Overall, the Hoosiers’ performance has not been particularly sharp on either side of the ball. […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor What do you say we get this party started? The 2013 Big Ten season officially kicks off this weekend. No, the Purdue-Wisconsin game won’t be close, but it does signal more meaningful games are just around the corner. Three weeks into the season, the Big Ten’s Legends Division is […]
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From the Indiana Fever CHICAGO – Shavonte Zellous scored 20 points to lead five scorers in double figures and the Indiana Fever shot a a season-high 50.8 percent from the floor to upend the top-seeded Chicago Sky, 85-72, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Indiana, the No. 4 seed in the East, won […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent Prior to the start of its game vs. Lawrence North, rain threatened to ruin Carmel’s homecoming agenda. While Mother Nature slightly altered the festivities, it had no effect on the football team during the Greyhounds’ 49-9 blowout win over the Wildcats. Lawrence North produced just one first down and 23 […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Luke Calvert has been a game manager for most of his career at Center Grove. Not anymore. The senior passed for 274 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another as the Trojans, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, defeated No. 4 Lawrence Central 42-10 on Friday night. Center Grove […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Here are a few things to watch as Purdue (1-2) heads to Madison to play at No. 24 Wisconsin (2-1) at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Can Purdue maintain its momentum? Purdue had moments during Saturday’s 31-24 loss to Notre Dame that showed much-needed improvement in the mental toughness department. First, […]
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