By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers say their unbeaten record doesn’t mean as much as how they’ve earned it. The Pacers used the same formula that has worked so far to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night — a dominant defensive effort anchored by 7-foot-2 center Roy Hibbert, […]
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From the NBA NEW YORK – The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George was named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 10. George led Indiana to the only undefeated record in the Eastern Conference on the week (4-0). At 7-0, the Pacers are off to their […]
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — ISL’s photographers were busy this past weekend. Ben Fahrbach covered the Purdue football team’s 38-14 loss to Iowa. Danny Etling completed 15 of 28 passes for 145 yards, Danny Anthrop caught four passes for 83 yards and a touchdown and Akeem Hunt caught seven passes for 63 yards. Fahrbach has 11 […]
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By ROSS WEBER ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — It was business as usual for the Cathedral Fighting Irish as they defeated Anderson 56-13 for their Class 5A sectional title on Friday night. Cathedral has had three players splitting carries; junior Caleb Cross, sophomore Evan Christopher and senior Terry McLaurin. Against Decatur Central in the opening sectional […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor 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 52-35 victory over Illinois: HOT Cody Latimer – Wide receiver delivers the best game of his career with 11 catches for 189 yards and three touchdowns, with splendid […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — There was no chance of a stunning comeback for Andrew Luck this time. The Colts quarterback has become known for his late-game magic, but he made too many mistakes to add to his reputation and got little support in St. Louis’ 38-8 win on Sunday. Luck […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With one possession, true freshman quarterback Danny Etling showed why he might have a future at Purdue. With the Boilermakers trailing 14-7 in the third quarter of Saturday’s 38-14 loss to Iowa, Etling made several big-time plays on a drive that could have tied the game. […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Hoosiers’ game against Illinois, with Indiana leading 21-14: Runners a big part of the action. Tailback Tevin Coleman, who has been one of the team’s top performers, broke off a 64-yard touchdown run on Indiana’s second snap of the […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Oh, to be Michigan State this week. The Spartans have the luxury of sitting back and enjoying one of their bye weeks while watching Nebraska and Michigan duke it out to see who stays within striking distance of the men from East Lansing. Thanks to its 5-0 Big Ten […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — Max Hernandez’s field goal in the final seconds lifted Warren Central to a 24-21 win at Pike on Friday night. On Warren’s final drive, Jeff George found Darius Lee for a 24-yard completion to the Pike 20, and a roughing the passer penalty moved the ball to the […]
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By ANDY PROFFET ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The notable weakness in Noah Vonleh’s game after Indiana’s exhibition games is a weakness no more. After going 0-for-8 from the line in the Hoosiers’ two preseason games, Vonleh was 5-for-5 on free throws in Friday night’s 100-72 season-opening win over Chicago State. “I hope Noah gets […]
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