By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor You saw the inconsistency of the Indiana Hoosiers and their inability to win Big Ten games on the road. You saw a team that prides itself on mastering offensive timing and pace unable to keep a drive alive when it mattered most. And you’re frustrated with a defense that […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — If the color scheme of the crowd was any indication, this would not be a good day for the homestanding Boilermakers. Nebraska fans created a sea of red among the gold-and-black-clad Purdue faithful on Saturday afternoon. One event staff member who has worked at Purdue for […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 42-28 loss to Michigan State at Spartan Stadium: What we learned: For a while, it looked as if Indiana was going to hang around and perhaps pull out a road win over a good team. Not so fast. The Hoosiers, who came in riding a […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers trail Michigan State 35 to 21 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. Wynn makes things happen. Shane Wynn burned Michigan State for a 53-yard pitch-and-catch over the middle from quarterback Nate Sudfeld. With good protection, Sudfeld […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Hoosiers’ first road game of the season against Michigan State, with Indiana trailing 21-14: A very solid first quarter followed by a concerning second period has the Hoosiers down at intermission. Three penalties — one by Ralston Evans and one by […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor One look at Purdue’s schedule heading into this season and it didn’t take a genius to figure out Darrell Hazell’s first Boilermaker team could struggle … mightily. That’s exactly what has transpired five games into the season in West Lafayette. Purdue just isn’t a good football team. Far from […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Pardon me if I voice my displeasure at all these Big Ten teams enjoying bye weeks on the same Saturdays. I’m sorry, but the second Saturday in October shouldn’t see eight Big Ten teams idle. There’s something seriously wrong with that. If you’re keeping score at home, this will […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent CARMEL, Ind. — It was a true tale of two halves. Pike’s offense got yards in big chunks consistently throughout the first half, amassing 259 yards against a normally strong Carmel defense, but the Greyhounds got their motor running in the second half as they got their running attack into […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor You can add toughness to Cathedral receiver Terry McLaurin’s list of game-changing qualities. The Ohio State commitment, known for his speed and exceptional hands, was a hard-nosed runner against Arsenal Tech. He ran 12 times for 132 yards and helped the Irish defeat the Titans 23-14 on Friday night. Tech […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Here are five things to watch as Purdue prepares to host Nebraska on Saturday. 1. How will Danny Etling handle the pressure of his first career start as Purdue’s quarterback? It’s one thing for a freshman to come into a game his team is losing badly against a team that […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor After rolling through its competition all season, the Penn Kingsmen finally have climbed to the top of The Associated Press’ Indiana Class 6A football poll. The top spot opened up after previous No. 1 Center Grove lost to Indianapolis Ben Davis. Penn shut out five consecutive opponents before a 58-7 […]
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