As if Austin Starr's game-winning field goal or even Kelvin Sampson's last game as IU head coach didn't call enough attention to the IU-Purdue rivalry, the Cream and Crimson and Black and Gold have gained more national recognition by way of Newsweek magazine.
This is the fifth installment of our summer "Getting to know" series on IU's 10 new players. Today, we focus on Malik Story, a 6-foot-5 220-pound guard/forward from Los Angeles, Calif. The Story of Malik Malik Story was set to be a hometown hero.
Hey folks, This has been on the message boards and reported recently by Chris Korman over at the Hoosier Scoop, and if the connection with Roshown McLeod is to be believed, these rumors have legs. What are they, do you ask?
This comes from my favorite Yankee blog (though, admittedly there isn't much in the way of competition) Nomaas.org/draft.
IU has been listed as one of the schools of interest for California native Tyler Lamb ever since Rivals.com released its Top 100 list for the class of 2010 back in late June.
ESPN is reporting that the University will not request a second meeting in front of the NCAA Committee on Infractions for infractions committed by former coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff. IU had a hearing in mid-June to respond to five major allegations and had expected a final ruling by August.
Blake Monar, Hoosier recruit and Yankee draftee, threw a complete game 2-hitter in the Connie Mack World Series last night.
The Big Ten's Web site had a neat idea leading up to the Olympics by featuring former conference baseballers who participated in the games.
7:55 p.m. -- According to the Indy Star's Terry Hutchens, Indiana and athletic director Rick Greenspan have appealed the NCAA ruling to make transfer Jeremy Finch sit this season. "IU's appeal is hardship based and cites undisclosed family matters that were involved in Finch's decision to leave the University of Florida and enroll at IU," Hutchens said on his blog. Hutchens said IU hopes to have a decision from the NCAA within ten days. ----- The former top Indiana prospect and No.
ESPN announced today the pairings for the 2008 Maui Invitational. The Hoosiers will take on in-state school Notre Dame in the quarterfinals.
From IU media relations: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie today (Aug.
Nothing earth shattering, sounds like James Hardy will be fine, but I wanted to post this because it is nice to see the former IU wideout is getting some love from his new coach, Dick Jauron. This is a press release from the Bills' Web site. Hardy sits Rookie wide receiver James Hardy sat out Thursday night's practice after feeling some tightness in the back of his leg. "We were warming up and I sort of tweaked my left hamstring a little bit," said Hardy.
Class of 2009 recruit and IU commit Maurice Creek had an impressive showing late last month at the Reebok Championships in Las Vegas.
I've gathered up some interesting links on IU football which are definitely worth checking out. ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote up a two-part chat with offensive coordinator Matt Canada for his blog. In part one, Rittenberg and Canada discuss the new no-huddle offense which IU will employ this season came to fruition, what it means for Kellen Lewis, the quarterback conundrum and the loss of James Hardy. In the second part, Canada (the coordinator, not country -- and I promise this is the last time I make that joke) fields a few wrap-up questions, but discusses Marcus Thigpen and Ben Chappell. And I noticed this story as I was thumbing through the AP wire.
Hey folks, By now, you might have seen the news that President McRobbie has officially named a search committee for the next athletics director.
From IU Athletics: Bloomington, Indiana--Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today (Aug.
The exact same post exists on the Under the Rock blog, but I wanted to throw it up here to find out what the Hoosier baseball faithful think of the committee.
IU President Michael McRobbie has created a 13-member search team to name Indiana's new athletic director, the University announced today. Bill Stephen, IU vice president for engagement, will head the committee. "I am extremely pleased that Bill Stephan has agreed to lead this important search," McRobbie said in a press release Friday.
This is the fourth installment of our summer "Getting to know" series on IU's 10 new players. Today, we focus on Matt Roth, a 6-foot-3 175-pound shooting guard from Washington, Ill. Behind Matt Roth When Kelvin Sampson first began recruiting Matt Roth, he saw the Illinois 3-point specialist as a final piece to his recruiting class puzzle.
Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com has done an interesting piece on the somewhat controversial Elite Camps.
