Hi all, Sorry the reaction was delayed. My brand new HP didn't want to connect to the internet for some reason, but enough of my personal problems. IU swept its Saturday doubleheader, cementing its series against Penn State, 2-1.
Leno's Standout Stars: 1. RB Darius Willis: He's only playing at 80%, but he's definitely a promising addition to the backfield.
Michael Avery, the current high school freshman who committed to play for Kentucky last year as an eighth grader, made a short trip to Bloomington on Friday. The 6-foot-5 freshman met with the IU coaching staff before heading to Louisville for an AAU event. "(The IU staff) told me they had a lot of interest," Avery told the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Jake Dunning stepped up to bat with the bases loaded, the tying and game-winning runs represented on first and second base. Dunning wasn't able to convert and was struck out swinging to abruptly end IU's 9-7 loss to Penn State. SLIDESHOW: Penn State 9, IU 7 The loss broke the Hoosiers' four-game winning streak. IU had fought back to even reach the near game-winning opportunity.
Nick Williams and Malik Story may be on their way out of Bloomington, but it does not take away from what IU coach Tom Crean did last spring.
It's one week before the big races, which means this Saturday is the Team Pursuit. This event pits two teams in opposite corners of the track, and it's basically a game of cat-and-mouse for the 15-lap (12 for women) race.
A few weeks ago, IU had one too many scholarship players in the fold for next season. Now, IU coach Tom Crean has one more scholarship to give, following today's announcement that freshman Nick Williams is leaving the program. Williams, a 6-foot-4 guard who averaged 8.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season, said he was unhappy with his position on the team. "After the season, Nick expressed displeasure with his role this year and also shared concern with members of our coaching staff about his future role in the program," Crean said in a statement released by IU media relations.
The highly anticipated final Class of 2009 rankings have just been released by Rivals.com. Here's where the future Hoosiers checked in, with their previous ranking in parentheses: Christian Watford - four stars - #41 (34)/ No.
IU's 3 p.m. game today against Ball State has been canceled due to poor field conditions in the Muncie stadium.
As one of the most storied programs in Little 500 history, the old Delta Chi was a consistent top-five finisher and eight-time winner of the race, the most of any fraternity.
The winningest team in Little 500 and the champions from the past two years took some time out of their hectic training schedule to do an interview with us about their training, the history of their team and the ties and memories they have made throughout the year.
Wide receiver Terrance Turner was, in my opinion, the best at Tuesday's practice. Turner caught some long passes and almost broke some defenders' ankles.
DeShaun Thomas, a top junior class prospect from Fort Wayne, still is committed to Ohio State. IU coach Tom Crean's appearance at his Class 2A state title game on March 28 stimulated rumors that he might be considering the Hoosiers.
UPDATE: 11:18 a.m. Florida International is in west Miami. Google Maps has the scoop. -------------- No seriously, Isiah Thomas is reportedly in line to be the next men's basketball coach at Florida International.
After a stellar performance from all three of IU's weekend starters, the Big Ten had to simply take its pick. Junior pitcher Arnett was the choice.
Excellent pitching from IU junior pitcher Matt Bashore led to a Hoosiers victory against Iowa 8-4 earlier this afternoon.
Before I start with the analysis, here's a refresher on the main changes: 1. IU implements new Pistol Offense - quarterback is in a shotgun position but closer to line.
UPDATE (4/13 8:43 a.m.) - Here is our story in today's IDS with comments from Jordan Hulls, father J.C.
Behind great pitching from IU freshman Blake Monar and junior Eric Arnett, respectively, the Hoosiers were able to win the first two games of a three-game series against Iowa. Earlier today, Arnett went a full nine innings, giving up only two hits and one earned run against the Hawkeyes.
