No quit in these Hoosiers; No real hope either

IU isn't quitting. \nAfter losing its ninth Big Ten opener in 10 years, the Hoosiers are hell bent on pushing past their 0-3 record, heading to Wisconsin and righting the ship. \nSame old (expletive). Different Saturday.\nQuitters never win and winners never quit. IU isn't quitting, but will it ever win? \nGood luck. Last time IU visited Camp Randall Stadium, the Badgers buried the Hoosiers 59-0. \nGood luck. Last season, Wisconsin trounced IU 43-22. \nJustin Smith: "I just want to say right now that this team isn't going to quit. We're not going to quit."\nCraig Osika: "It's tough, but none of us is going to quit. I don't care who you are on this team, no one is going to quit."\nSo, it's obvious they're not quitting. How many times have we heard that?\nSame old excuses. Different Saturday.\nThe fact is, Ohio State isn't that good. Buckeye quarterback Steve Bellisari, a left-handed goober who stumbled around the backfield, looked talented against the Hoosier defense, tossing for 197 yards. Buckeye running back Lydell Ross wasn't even listed on the OSU two-deep before the game. He ran for 124 yards and scored two touchdowns. \nSure, no one really expected IU to upset Ohio State, but the Hoosiers had a chance. After a miraculous goalline stop that Hoosier fans hadn't seen since 1986, IU scored then got the ball back with a chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter. \nFizzle. Thud. IU's offense went off with the bang of that damned big drum at Purdue with a three-foot hole in it. \nWhat's up with IU's offense? The option is about the only solid play. The passing game stinks like three-week-old corn someone left in the sink. And Randle El, who doesn't seem to have the same magic he did a year ago, doesn't have much help. If not for Levron Williams, IU probably wouldn't have scored against Utah or Ohio State. \nIU couldn't get the ball down the field, minus the 44-yard touchdown pass to ... guess who, Williams. And when IU desperately needed a score in the fourth quarter, Randle El found tight end Kris Dielman for 22 yards. Dielman, surrounded by no one, promptly fumbled. \nThe tight end and tailback are the only downfield options? Ugh. \nBut, the passing game is only the beginning of what could be both an unforgettable and forgettable season in IU football.\nBut, IU isn't quitting. And the Hoosiers can't come up with any explanations for their zero-defense policy or their stagnant offense. \nSmith: "It's just ... really, I don't know."\nRandle El: "It seemed like we were just ... it seemed like we had it, but then we didn't have it."\nCameron: "We could've, should've, would've."\nWhat it seems like is ... well, I think, well ... IU might not win a game. \nYou have to give IU credit for not quitting, but the excuses and explanations -- or lack for any -- is old hat. \nThe Hoosiers "don't know, didn't have and should've" a lot of things. Same old Saturday.\nThis weekend won't be any different.