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, […]
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The scenario unfolding at Lucas Oil Stadium was eerily similar to one that didn’t turn out well for Warren Central two months earlier at Carmel High School. Back on October 4, Carmel trailed Warren Central 15-13 late and had no choice but to go for it on fourth-and-20 […]
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — One day after Cathedral’s Terry McLaurin put up one of the memorable performances in recent state finals history, Ritter’s Jake Purichia matched him. And now, the picture for the Mr. Football award is just as murky as it was a week ago. Purichia passed for 273 yards and […]
Continue ReadingBy 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 […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS – First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers routed the Washington Wizards 93-73 on Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse: IN A NUTSHELL: Paul George scored 23 points and Roy Hibbert had 13 points and eight rebounds to lead the Pacers to their sixth straight win ahead of a difficult […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS – Washington point guard John Wall is blazing fast in transition and loves to push the ball up the floor. At his side, he has willing and able running mates in Trevor Ariza, Marcin Gortat and Nene Hilario. Pacers coach Frank Vogel knows his big team is in […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor The Pacers start a five-game road trip out West in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. They will arrive two games ahead of the second-place Miami Heat. 1. Leaving the Leastern Conference: The imbalance of the league is that teams like Miami and Indiana in the East fatten their records on […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers shook off the Charlotte Bobcats 99-74 on Wednesday night at Time Warner Cable Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: Lance Stephenson posted another double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds), while Roy Hibbert added 14 points and 10 rebounds, but it was a bench effort that featured C.J. Watson (team-high […]
Continue ReadingBy 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 […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Seldom-used senior Jeff Howard had never played more than seven minutes in a game, let alone start one. Shortly before Tuesday night’s contest, Howard found out he’d be making a surprise appearance at Assembly Hall. With Howard’s veteran know-how adding to the mix, the Indiana Hoosiers put […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Let’s take a quick look at how the Indiana Hoosiers cruised to a 77-46 win over the Evansville Aces on Tuesday night at Assembly Hall. WHY IT HAPPENED: Struggling Jeremy Hollowell busted out with a career-high 18 points in 17 minutes of playing time off the bench […]
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