By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Founder When I came to Indiana in May 2005 to write for The Associated Press, my excitement was almost entirely focused on covering the Indiana Pacers. And why wouldn’t it be? The Pacers were coming off the brawl season, but everybody (except the retired Reggie Miller) was back, and they were […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS – “To be a great shooter, you have to have a short memory.” That’s a popular refrain you’ll hear from long-range gunners. If you aren’t knocking down jumpers, you can’t stop firing, because if the other team doesn’t respect your threat to space the floor, it’s a lot […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Let’s take a quick look at how the Butler Bulldogs held on to beat the Purdue Boilermakers 76-70 on Saturday in the nightcap of the Crossroads Classic. WHY IT HAPPENED: Kellen Dunham tormented Purdue for 25 points while partner-in-crime Khyle Marshall finished with 18 points and nine […]
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From Purdue Athletics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Ray Guy Award finalist Cody Webster has been named the Big Ten’s Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year. He was also named first team All-Big Ten by the conference’s coaches and media. Cornerback Ricardo Allen was named second team All-Big Ten by the conference’s media and honorable mention by […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue coach Darrell Hazell didn’t know where to start. Maybe the most points ever allowed by Purdue against Indiana. Maybe the Boilermakers’ worst loss since 1988 in a heated in-state rivalry. Maybe a defense shredded for an unthinkable 56 points, 42 first downs, 401 yards rushing, […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue quarterback Danny Etling’s whirlwind first season may have begun as a backup behind senior Rob Henry, but it ended on Saturday here in Bloomington with 485 yards and four touchdowns. The 19-year-old freshman has bounced back and forth between success and frustration this season, starting […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 56-36 win over Purdue at Memorial Stadium: What we learned: Indiana’s offense scored its most points ever against archrival Purdue and the Hoosiers ended a two-game losing streak in the Old Oaken Bucket game. Tre Roberson tied a school record with six touchdown […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers lead Purdue 49 to 16 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. The Hoosiers are still in control. The defense has dug in and the offense, unstoppable on third down, is moving the ball […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Old Oaken Bucket game, with Indiana leading Purdue 35-9 in the season finale for both teams: 1. Nice response from the Boilermakers early in the second quarter to get back in the game, but their defense, which has been […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor One Big Ten game is already in the books this Thanksgiving weekend, a weekend that signals the end of the regular season in the conference. With Iowa’s 21-point win at Nebraska yesterday, you have to wonder if Husker coach Bo Pelini’s days in Lincoln are officially numbered. After the […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers (1-10) When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium Purdue coach Darrell Hazell readily admits this is more than just a game. Indiana players led a “Beat Purdue!” chant at a basketball game Tuesday night. Because this is a rivalry clash, nobody’s playing out the string. It […]
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