Brunt: Things for Purdue fans to watch against Notre Dame

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor When a young, struggling team with a new coach is playing a nationally ranked squad, success isn’t necessarily best measured by watching the scoreboard. Though I have great respect for Purdue’s history of being a thorn in Notre Dame’s side, watching the Boilermakers’ close call against Indiana State and Notre […]

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Brunt: IHSAA prep football notes

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Points should come in bunches during the Cathedral-Chatard game Friday night at Indianapolis Arsenal Tech. Cathedral is coming off its first win of the season, a 50-40 win over South Bend St. Joseph’s. The Irish, who struggled to find a ground game in the first two weeks of the season, […]

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The good and the bad: Breaking down Colts-Raiders

By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent Breaking down the Colts’ 21-17 win over the Raiders Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium: THE GOOD Quick Start Indianapolis opened the game just as most had expected against the Raiders, who were coming off a 4-12 season and had more questions than answers coming into the year. Colts cornerback Greg […]

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Griffiths: Despite loss at Michigan, Notre Dame fine

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Having had plenty of time to digest and analyze Notre Dame’s first regular-season loss since 2011, I’ve come to some conclusions. Before I dive into those, let me reassure Irish Nation that the sky isn’t falling and Notre Dame’s program isn’t slipping after Saturday night’s 41-30 defeat Saturday night […]

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Purdue-Notre Dame: Yes, it’s a rivalry

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Amid all the talk about what is and isn’t a rivalry, Purdue vs. Notre Dame, by many standards, actually is one. The two Indiana schools first met in 1896 and have played every year since 1946. Notre Dame has gotten the best of the series, leading […]

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Pacers sign two free agents

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Pacers made a couple additions to their training camp roster on Tuesday. The team announced the signings of free-agent guard Ron Howard and forward Darnell Jackson. Both players will compete for the final spots on the Pacers’ 15-man roster. The contracts are believed to be non- or partially guaranteed. […]

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Brebeuf’s Mic Roessler is Colts/NFL Coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: Mic Roessler of Brebeuf Jesuit High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Roessler was selected after his Braves defeated Class 2A No. 1 Cardinal Ritter 49-28. This is their second victory over a top ranked opponent this […]

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Purdue’s Akeem Hunt wins Big Ten honor

From Purdue Athletics: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Junior Akeem Hunt has been named the co-Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Hunt returned the opening kickoff against Indiana State for a touchdown after taking a handoff. The return was his second career score on a kickoff (also 100 yards at Ohio State in 2012). […]

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Quick Thoughts on the Pacers’ universe

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Paul George was everywhere over the weekend: Purdue, Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s developing a personality in the community, which every franchise likes to see from its marquee star. Pacers great Roger Brown wasn’t alive to see his achievements recognized by yesterday’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. […]

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