The IU women's basketball team certainly will. Hey everybody, it's about 2 1/2 hours until 2008 here in Atlanta, and I just got back from watching as much as I could stand of the Insight Bowl.
[Indiana 33, Oklahoma State 49] (Final) A last second touchdown to James Bailey makes the score appear more respectable than the game actually was. Despite the late effort, an inspirational season ends on a disappointing note for the Hoosiers. The Oklahoma State Cowboys clobbered the Hoosiers this evening, 49-27.
With so many Hoosiers in town, there was only one way for IU's fans to send off their football team before the big game. The Walk.
As the players did their Tempe version of The Walk, there was only one non-Hoosier player who could rival the popularity of the team - Jane Hoeppner. I had the opportunity to briefly talk with Mrs. Hoeppner on our way towards the stadium and she had nothing but positive things to say about the team and the Hoosier faithful who made the trip. "We've had interaction with (the team)" Hoeppner said.
In the Arizona desert, a sea of red emerged. Hoosier football fans from all over the country have traveled to Tempe to watch something that has not been done in 14 years - witness their school and alma mater play in a bowl game. "I booked my hotel the day I found out they were going to the bowl game," said Jeff Garfield, a 2004 IU alumnus. Prior to the Insight Bowl kickoff, fans began the day tailgating in various parking lots around the stadium.
We are high above Sun Devil Stadium in the press box, about three hours before kick-off.The stadium is empty but the streets are starting to fill up.
The sun is beginning to set in Tempe and we're about to head downtown for the festivities on the eve of the Insight Bowl.If you're not fortunate enough to be in the Phoenix area, our stories from today should help summarize the events for you.For a preview of the game, check out Lee's story which breaks down tomorrow's game.
Humphrey Bogart could have narrated this story.Three weeks ago, Bill Lynch and Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy formally met in New York City.
Hey folks, Here's the Northwestern preview I've been touting for so long. It's a little early, but I'm visiting family, so I had to do it when I had the time.
I had the chance to chat with coach Jack a couple of days ago for about 15 minutes on a variety of subjects, and her thoughts are below.
A majority of the passengers flying on my evening flight from Indianapolis to Phoenix had something in common. Some proudly dawned crimson shirts, others settled for in plain clothes.
IU wins 97-59. Gordon leads IU with 22 points. Check idsnews.com for further coverage of tonights victory. Tabor and Finklemeier enter the contest for the Hoosiers.
Hoosier fans will have to wait unitl Big 10 play to see former Mr. Basketball and senior IU guard A.J.
I know we are flooding you with press releases. But the Hoosiers arrived in Tempe yesterday and I thought I'd pass along the transcript from IU coach Bill Lynch's arrival press conference. Opening Statement... "I appreciate you being here.
Not too much news from the team this week...here are the highlights. The team made it back to town safely after having a couple of days off for Christmas and has had a couple of good practices according to Sampson. On AJ Ratliff's Ankle Injury "He is a lot better than he was last week.
Just found this on www.iuhoosiers.com. Thought you might be interested, it pertains to the Purdue game on Jan.
Read what OSU coach Mike Gundy had to say following the Cowboys practice at Corona del Sol High School Wednesday.
Here is Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy's most recent statement on the Cowboys and the Insight Bowl: Opening Statement: First off, we\0x92re very excited to be here.
The strike is over. No, your favorite television shows aren't returning anytime soon. But your daily UTR coverage is!Like many of you, I've been enjoying the lazy days of December, patiently counting down the days till Tempe.
Hey folks, Happy holidays to all of your out there. Stuffed with good food and tired from a long day of feasting and festing, I thought I'd throw down a quick post, as a quick read of ESPN.com brought to my attention the latest AP and ESPN/USA Today polls. There were no surprises at the top, as Connecticut was No.
