Time to change up the approach

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — IU coach Bill Lynch said it, as he so often has. “We put together little drives, but we didn’t finish anything,” Lynch said after his team’s 55-13 loss to Illinois on Saturday night. “We give up way too many big plays. Teams have really done a good job taking away our big plays.” Try this – snag some pages from Illinois coach Ron Zook’s playbook, because, boy, that guy knows how to conduct a productive offense. And with IU’s season becoming sickening to watch, now would be an appropriate time.

No Champaign for IU

Saturday's performance in Champaign was just plain awful. No offense. No defense. No nothing.

A Hoosier upset at Illinois? It’s possible

Hoosiers miss Middleton

It was all beginning to unfold – the Iowa game, the season, everything. One blow and the Hoosiers’ defense is down, lying flat on the canvas. In more cases than one, it’s unable to gain consciousness before the 60 minutes expire. Saying IU has trouble recovering from its opponent’s punches is an understatement. Whether it’s a run up the gut or a play-action pass, the Cream and Crimson’s corner is often on the losing side. We saw it especially against Ball State, Michigan State and Iowa.

Intense Practice on Tuesday

Tuesday's practice was anything but normal.

Hoosiers swing and miss

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Not after last season’s mountainous climb to a bowl game. As speedy as the IU football program spiked in 2007, it’s plummeted even faster in 2008.   We lamented on how scrawny, how spare, how sub-par the Hoosiers’ non-conference schedule is. And, while skeptics said early wins were a must, IU’s three straight conference losses proved their theory correct. Michigan State was strike one. Minnesota, strike two. Iowa, strike three. The Hoosiers are out.

So, now what?

Another Saturday, another loss for the Hoosiers. This time, however, it was a thrashing defeat courtesy of Iowa. Now, it's safe to say all postseason hopes are gone. Bill Lynch's squad still has a rigorous schedule ahead, and if his team can't contend with Iowa, the next few contests will be slaughters.

Some students dissatisfied with Lynch

Seniors don’t deserve recent digression

Will IU win another game?

Well- the Minnesota game was just downright ugly for the offensive unit.

Time to see more of Chappell

Who will be Mr. October?

Memorial Stadium ain’t so memorial

2 quarterback system looks promising

If you believe the Michigan State game was a must-win, you’re wrong. You’re being oblivious to the fact IU has two-thirds of its schedule left to play. Of the eight games to come, seven are Big Ten duels, including this week’s matchup at Minnesota. If you disagree, go to your local barber and rant in the chair, ’cause I don’t want to hear it.

The ring-er of fire, he burns, burns, burns

How would you stop Ringer?

IU has a lot on its plate Saturday when the Spartans come to town. Now that the Hoosiers secondary is banged up, you can best bet MSU quarterback Brian Hoyer will be utilizing many play action passes. But, we all know MSU running back Javon Ringer will make the Green and White's offense tick.

Coach Lynch, the ball is in your hands

Can IU overcome Ball State's pounding?

First off, thank goodness BSU wide receiver Dante Love will be okay. You hate to see any player, regardless of which team, get hurt like that. All the best to the Love family.

Ball State bout will provide answers

This certainly isn’t the game for trial and error. No implementation of new arrangements, formations or schemes – nothing out of the ordinary. Look, it’s not like IU is dealing with Western Kentucky or Murray State.

Ball State, now that's a legit opponent

Alright everyone. Fasten your seatbelts 'cause the wild rollercoaster ride is about to begin.