By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent With so much rotation on Indiana’s defense, it’s appropriate entering the bye week to dig deeper and try to get a feel for where different players stand in the eyes of the coaching staff. One way of doing that is by looking at the snaps played by Hoosier defenders in […]
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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 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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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Opponent: Missouri Tigers (2-0) When: 8 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference fight for the same real estate at the top of the college football mountain, creating a circumstance in which regions clash, compete for bragging rights and pick feuds. Former Ohio State president Gordon […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Sophomore quarterback Nate Sudfeld is the man without a title. He’s thrown 85 of Indiana’s 99 passes, had a hand in 11 of the team’s 20 offensive touchdowns and sports one of the 20 best completion percentages (70.6) in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Just last week, coaches […]
Continue ReadingBy 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 42-10 win over Bowling Green: HOT Nate Sudfeld – Quarterback finishes 17 of 26 for 335 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions, showing complete calm and command in […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent One of the intriguing preseason storylines will be the integration of Nate McMillan, a very accomplished head coach, as a secondary voice in a new organization. The Pacers won’t hop over the luxury tax line to keep recently acquired Rasual Butler, Ron Howard and Darnell Jackson. Those three players are […]
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