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This weekend's matchup between IU and No. 7 Iowa will be televised on ESPN. The game from Iowa City, Iowa will kickoff at noon and pits the Hoosiers against the only undefeated team remaining in the Big Ten.
After giving up 26 consecutive points without a response, IU fell 29-28 to Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>With two defensive coordinators barking orders and teaching schemes at the same time, it’s inevitable to have an occasional disagreement on the field.But IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said IU co-defensive coordinators Brian George and Joe Palcic have never overstepped each other while preparing for an opponent.Ever.“Thinking about it, that probably happens a lot,” Kirlew said. “But I have just never seen it happen. They work perfectly with each other. You would think those guys are brothers.”This connection between the two coaches began at Miami University (Ohio) in 1999. At the time, George was a graduate assistant and Palcic was the linebacker coach for the RedHawks. After serving in many different jobs on staff, George and Palcic were named co-defensive coordinators for Miami in 2004.When then-Miami coach Terry Hoeppner took the position at IU one year later, his young defensive coordinators came with him.“We have never been a coordinator without each other,” Palcic said. “It’s really all we know.”But though they may share the same job title, the specific responsibilities to the team are much different.Palcic is in charge of the secondary unit – linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties – and George leads the defensive line. This allows the coaches to focus on their area of expertise and never get in the way of each other in practice.During games, Palcic sits in the press box scanning the field while George stands on the sideline. Palcic is in charge of selecting the play and relaying it to George through a headset, who then tells the players. But if George strongly disagrees with the decision, he has the ability to change it.“We have disagreements, but every staff has that,” Palcic said. “If one of us feels strongly enough to want to veto it, we go ahead and veto it. He’ll change it right there and that’s what we go with. We never second-guess what we call.”George said the overall game plan is decided well in advance from the opening whistle. With each circumstance covered, all that is left is execution on the field. Because of this, both coordinators have a good idea of where the other stands.“As we go through practice each week, we work all the different situations and we talk about what we want to call at different points,” George said. “At times, I know what he is going to say and I know it goes the other way as well. We have been doing it for long enough together that there is a pretty good synergy of being on the same page.”That chemistry off the field has translated to a successful season in 2009.In the Big Ten, the Hoosiers are in the top six teams for sacks, tackles for loss and turnovers gained. Kirlew leads the conference in forced fumbles and is third in sacks. IU senior linebacker Matt Mayberry is in the top 10 for total tackles.George said he and Palcic’s close friendship makes the job more enjoyable.“We both have the type of personality where we really don’t care who gets the credit,” George said. “Over the years we have both been able to compromise on things, and understand that our livelihood depends on us being able to work as a unit, just like the team. From that standpoint, it has worked very well.”
In an article this morning in the Chicago Sun-Times, writer Jim O'Donnell said this weekend's matchup against IU may be a good time to make a quarterback switch for Northwestern.
In their game at Northwestern this Saturday afternoon in Evanston, IU game captains will be junior quarterback Ben Chappell, senior safety Austin Thomas, senior linebacker Matt Mayberry and junior wide receiver Mitchell Evans.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>As IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell ran off the field following the Hoosiers’ 27-14 win against Illinois on Saturday, a look crossed his face that fans hadn’t seen in the past three weeks.It was a look of happiness, confidence and, most importantly, relief. “It was fun,” Chappell said. “The offensive line played great, we were able to run the ball and the wide receivers made great catches. We have to come out every week and have that intensity.”After lopsided losses to Ohio State and Virginia, Chappell went into his matchup against the Fighting Illini with something to prove. He did just that. Chappell finished 23-38 with 333 yards, three touchdowns – both career highs – and zero turnovers. His poise in the pocket enabled him to complete at least two passes each to five different receivers. Sophomore wide receivers Tandon Doss and Damarlo Belcher each caught a touchdown pass and finished with 130 and 91 yards, respectively. Junior wide receiver and wildcat quarterback Mitchell Evans led the ground attack with 84 yards rushing. Chappell’s performance against Illinois was the most complete of his career and answered any critics that may have questioned his ability as a Big Ten quarterback. IU coach Bill Lynch said a game of this quality was due for Chappell.“You cannot explain all that Ben Chappell does for our football team,” Lynch said. “Obviously the offense specifically, in terms of making sure everyone is on the same page and the preparation through the week. Any success he gets is like Jammie (Kirlew). They deserve it because they work for it.” Chappell began the game with two key drives down the field, though both ended in missed field goals by freshman kicker Nick Freeland.But in the second quarter, IU made it count.On the first drive of the period, Chappell led the Hoosiers downfield to the Illinois 18-yard line before settling for a successful field goal attempt by Freeland to provide a 3-0 lead. Down 7-3 after an Illinois touchdown pass from quarterback Juice Williams to wide receiver A.J. Jenkins, IU responded with a score of its own. Chappell completed five passes for 51 yards, moving the Hoosiers to the Fighting Illini’s 29-yard line before hitting Belcher on the far right side. Belcher eluded an Illinois cornerback and ran into the end zone with less than a minute remaining in the half, giving IU the 10-7 lead. “That was just a great play by him,” Chappell said. “I overthrew him on the first drive and missed him another time. He just kept playing and made a great play.”A tough defensive stance by IU gave the ball back to the offense only 23 seconds later, resulting in another Freeland field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, Chappell put the game out of reach for the Illini with two touchdown drives to begin the fourth quarter. On the ensuing IU drive, three rushes by freshman running back Darius Willis for 12 yards set up a 44-yard strike from Chappell to Doss into the end zone.Just minutes later – after IU freshman defensive tackle Larry Black recovered a fumble – Chappell found senior tight end Troy Wagner in the end zone from 13 yards out to give the Hoosiers a 27-7 lead and, eventually, the win. Belcher said spreading the ball around to a variety of receivers was crucial Saturday.“It makes the defense struggle a little bit,” Belcher said. “If everybody touches the ball and the running backs run the ball, we will be a hard offense to stop. We came out here and did what we needed to do and got the win.”
After two weeks of dismal losses to Ohio State and Virginia, the Hoosiers responded with a hard-fought 27-14 win on Saturday night against Illinois.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>After two weeks of dismal losses to Ohio State and Virginia, the Hoosiers responded with a hard-fought 27-14 win on Saturday night against Illinois.IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell had his most complete game of 2009 with 333 passing yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers. On the ground, junior wide receiver Mitchell Evans added 88 yards rushing to lead the Hoosiers.“It was fun,” Chappell said. “The offensive line played great, we were able to run the ball and the wide receivers made great catches. We played a lot better.”After the first 15 minutes of play, the Hoosiers and Fighting Illini were deadlocked in a defensive battle at 0-0.Chappell led two strong drives to begin the quarter to set up 38 and 32 field goal attempts by freshman kicker Nick Freeland. But after both sailed wide of the uprights, the Hoosiers left the field with no points.Illinois quarterback Juice Williams never got in a rhythm and did not lead his team past the 50-yard line in that period. The second quarter was another story. With 11:09 remaining in the period, Chappell began with a 22-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Tandon Doss. Two plays later, Chappell found sophomore wide receiver Damarlo Belcher for 14 yards and junior wide receiver Mitchell Evans followed with a rush of 27 yards to the Illinois 23 yard-line. But unable to attain the first down, Freeland kicked a 35-yard field goal for the 3-0 lead. On the Fighting Illini’s second drive of the quarter, Williams threw a 22-yard strike to wide receiver A.J. Jenkins. Running back Mikel Leshoure followed with three carries for 29 yards to the IU 29-yard line. After a one-yard loss, Williams hit Jenkins again from 30-yards out for a touchdown and the four-point advantage.On the Hoosiers’ next drive, Chappell had five completions for 51 yards to bring the ball to the Illinois 29-yard line. Just under a minute remaining, he then hit Belcher on the far right side for a 29-yard touchdown score. The half ended with the score 13-7 in favor of the Hoosiers.And while the second-quarter ended with a flurry of offensive production, the third quarter was anything but that. Both Illinois and Indiana had three drives each but failed to score, leaving IU with the six-point lead. Chappell added to the Hoosiers’ total with two more touchdowns to start the fourth quarter. The first came after freshman running back Darius Willis compiled 12 yards on the ground to the Illinois 44-yard line. On the next play, Chappell proceeded to throw a dart into the end zone to Doss for the 20-7 lead.After a fumble recovery by freshman defensive tackle Larry Black, Willis ran for five yards to the Illinois 13-yard line. Chappell then found senior tight end Troy Wagner from 13-yards out in the end zone to put the game out of reach for the Fighting Illini.Illinois answered with a six-minute drive, culminating in a three-yard touchdown pass from Williams to wide receiver Jeff Cumberland to make the score 27-14.But with little time remaining, no team added to their totals and IU earned its first Big Ten victory of the season.Doss said the difference against Illinois from the past two weeks was overall team attitude.“We came back this week and Coach emphasized on bringing the intensity back,” Doss said. “That’s what we did.” IU coach Bill Lynch said this win was monumental for his team’s confidence.“This was a great win for our football team,” Lynch said. “I was really proud at how they bounced back from a tough couple of weeks. We challenged them pretty hard on Monday, and they responded.”
At halftime, the Hoosiers lead the Fighting Illini 13-7 thanks to a touchdown pass by IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell and two field goals by freshman kicker Nick Freeland.
The IDS was just told that parking lots for tomorrow night's game against Illinois will open at noon. In the past for night home games, the lots opened at 10 a.m., so plan accordingly.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>After two weeks of lackluster offense, the IU running backs have a chance to redeem themselves Saturday against the worst rushing defense in the Big Ten.But while Illinois allows an average of 185 yards and two touchdowns on the ground each game, IU assistant head coach and running backs coach Dennis Springer said it is crucial never to look past an opponent based on standings.“The one thing you will find in the Big Ten is that it doesn’t matter where they are statistically,” Springer said. “Everybody is going to come play their best game against whoever they are playing in the league. The run game is important no matter who you are playing, whether they are first or last.”And for the Hoosiers to be successful Saturday, the IU rushing attack must be more effective than it has been the past two games.In their first four matchups, the Hoosiers’ explosive running backs averaged 160 yards on the ground en route to a 3-1 start. But against Ohio State and Virginia – both losses by a combined 59 points – the running backs were almost nonexistent and contributed largely to the outcomes.Against the Buckeyes and Cavaliers, IU rushed for a total of 100 yards and an average of 1.7 yards per carry. The limited success running the football early in those games enabled opposing defenses to drop back in coverage and focus on IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell.Senior running back Demetrius McCray said establishing a balanced offense is the key to victory.“That just comes with working hard every day in practice and executing better than we have been the past two weeks,” McCray said. “(Last week) we needed to step up the energy level. We have to get back to playing as a team and as one unit.”IU freshman running back Darius Willis, who had 152 yards rushing against Michigan on Sept. 26, is questionable for Saturday’s contest because of an ankle injury.With or without Willis, IU will need to get a full effort on both sides of the ball to earn its first conference win.In Illinois, the Hoosiers will face either Juice Williams or Eddie McGee at the quarterback position. Williams, a four-year starter, has lacked consistency all season with only 628 passing yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. Since being benched against Michigan State last week, he has been battling in practice with McGee for the No. 1 spot on Saturday.Fighting Illini running back Jason Ford leads the team with 213 yards rushing and a touchdown.But despite Illinois’ total offense and defense ranking No. 9 and No. 11 in the conference, respectively, its level of competition has been tough. The team’s four losses have come to perennial conference leaders in Missouri, Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan State.IU sophomore cornerback Donnell Jones said the little things will make the difference against Illinois. “We need more enthusiasm and have to stay strong the entire game,” Jones said. “Most of the problems (last week) were us. We have to get back to playing IU football.”
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.– After the Hoosiers’ 47-7 loss to Virginia on Saturday, IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell was asked if anything went right for his team against the Cavaliers.He calmly answered with one word: “No.”Chappell finished 22-33 with 177 yards, an interception and two sacks. Senior running back Demetrius McCray – who filled in for injured freshman running back Darius Willis – gained only 47 yards on 13 carries.The Hoosiers did not even reach the Cavaliers’ 20-yard line until less than nine minutes remained in the game. “That was pretty rough,” Chappell said. “That wasn’t our football team. We’re going to have to do something to find it, because that wasn’t us.”From the opening kickoff, the IU offense could not get in rhythm. Chappell was pressured by the Virginia defensive line throughout the four quarters and was not given adequate time to throw the ball. The lack of protection forced Chappell to make ill-advised passes, most notably his interception in the second quarter. His throw intended for junior wide receiver Mitchell Evans was badly overthrown and landed perfectly in the arms of Virginia cornerback Ras-I Dowling.Chappell said the ineffective air attack was not the fault of one particular player.“It was a total lack of execution,” Chappell said. “We had guys going the wrong way, guys not getting the signals – the little stuff on offense that we cannot have to be successful.”A challenge throwing the football was expected for IU as the Cavaliers were ranked in the top 10 nationally for passing defense. But Virginia’s rushing defense was a different story. They were ranked No. 71 in the country after giving up average of than 145 yards per game on the ground. Even with an experienced running back in McCray, the Hoosiers averaged only 2.8 yards per carry rushing and had 82 total yards. The Cavaliers were also able to eliminate any big play from the IU’s runners, with all of McCray’s and sophomore running back Zach Davis-Walker’s runs being reduced to no more than 12 yards.Virginia linebacker Steve Greer said his team’s focus entering the matchup was slowing down the Hoosiers’ running backs. “We want to go into every game and make sure people know that we have a tough defense,” Greer said. “We wanted to be a physical team today, and I think that was a big part of stopping the run. It feels good to have our defense working together, and everyone seems to be making plays out there.”IU coach Bill Lynch said Willis was kept out of Saturday’s game because of an ankle injury. He added, though, that Willis’ absence in the backfield was not the reason for the loss.“We made the decision not to play him this morning,” Lynch said on Saturday. “It did hurt us, but that was one of those kinds of games where they beat us on both sides of the ball. Any one guy would not have made that much of a difference.”
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____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>From the backyard of their home in Centerville, Ohio, to their stadium in high school and now Memorial Stadium, there has been one constant for Tyler and Adam Replogle.They have played football – together.“With our other two brothers, we used to play hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer or football pretty much every day,” Tyler Replogle said. “It kind of brings you back to when you were a kid and playing all those sports. It’s cool to see that as we have gotten older, it continued.”A junior starting linebacker for IU, Tyler Replogle has emerged as a leader on one of the better defenses in the Big Ten. His younger brother, Adam Replogle, is a defensive tackle and the only true freshman to start for the Hoosiers this season.Tyler and Adam Replogle are the first set of brothers to start for IU since 1999, when Antwaan and Curtis Randle El played quarterback and defensive back, respectively.With their father Tom Replogle being a former football player at Virginia Military Institute, Adam Replogle said he and Tyler Replogle established a love for the game at an early age.“I actually had to beg him to play football in second grade,” Adam Replogle said. “He didn’t want us playing until sixth grade, which was when Tyler started. But he told us if we loved it, we could do it.”That passion for football continued at Centerville High School, where both brothers helped lead the Elks to multiple Greater Western Ohio Conference championships.As a senior, Tyler Replogle was named the GWOC Defensive Player of the Year and finished his career with 407 tackles and 65 tackles for a loss. Not to be outdone, Adam Replogle earned first team All-state, first team All-district and the GWOC Player of the Year in his final season.IU coach Bill Lynch said he knew Adam Replogle would contribute immediately after seeing him play high school basketball on his one off-campus recruiting trip.“Just watching him compete on a basketball court, I said to (co-defensive coordinator) Brian George when we were leaving, ‘He’s going to play as a true freshman,’” Lynch said. “You can just see his competitiveness. From the day he got here, he was ready.” Tyler Replogle is currently third on the team with 30 tackles this season. Adam Replogle has added 11 tackles of his own and is a main component of the Hoosiers’ dynamic pass rush.When asked about the brothers, both Lynch and co-defensive coordinator Joe Palcic answered with one word: “intensity.”“They are full speed all the time,” Palcic said. “At Akron, Tyler got an interception, and his brother was running down the field trying to get a block for him. I rewound it on film, and I said, ‘Look at that, brother blocking for brother’ – that was pretty cool.”Adam Replogle said having the opportunity to play alongside his brother is something he has enjoyed thus far.“Just knowing that you are experiencing what few brothers can, playing in the Big Ten,” Adam Replogle said. “It’s a lot of fun.”
IU senior cornerback Ray Fisher and sophomore wide receiver Tandon Doss visited the Alterra Sterling Nursing Home in Bloomington earlier this afternoon to speak with members and sign autographs.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was chosen by the media as the Big Ten’s preseason Offensive Player of the Year, and he lived up to that billing in Saturday’s 33-14 win against the Hoosiers. Ohio State totaled 219 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground against IU, including 183 yards in the first half. By comparison, IU, which entered its matchup against the Buckeyes averaging nearly 160 yards per game on the ground, finished with only 18 total yards. IU senior linebacker Matt Mayberry said his team’s inability to limit Ohio State’s run attack was a big reason for the loss.“We knew Pryor was going to go off and try to run the ball,” Mayberry said. “He’s fast, big and hard to take down. We knew exactly what they were going to do, but they just executed better tonight.” The biggest factor on Saturday was Pryor’s playmaking ability, which controlled the pace of the game from the opening snap. On designed passing plays that were well-defended, Pryor took off running. His 6-foot, 6-inch frame and 235 pounds caused major issues for the Hoosiers. Multiple defenders were often needed to bring him down. Pryor ended the game with 63 yards and one touchdown on the ground – statistics greatly deflated by three sacks by IU.He was also effective in the air with 159 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception.IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said Pryor’s mobility presented problems in all four quarters.“I got to admit, I did underestimate his speed because he is such a big guy,” Kirlew said. “His speed is just ridiculous. He really did a good job creating plays for their offense.” Buckeye running back Brandon Saine was also trouble for the Hoosiers. He rushed for 113 yards on 17 carries, good for an average of 6.6 yards per run. He was most effective in the first quarter, with 70 rushing yards, and added another running dimension to complement Pryor. The Buckeyes’ effectiveness running the ball early forced IU to adjust its defensive scheme in the second half.But despite Ohio State gaining 36 yards on the ground in those final 30 minutes, the Buckeyes’ defense was equally impressive.The only score it allowed came on the final play of the game with backups on the field.They limited the typically potent freshman running back Darius Willis to only 2.1 yards per carry. Willis was only a week removed from his 152-yard rushing performance against Michigan on Sept. 26. His total pickup of only 23 yards came against a team that hadn’t allowed a score in two games. IU coach Bill Lynch said the Buckeyes were just too much to handle.“That’s as good a defense as there is in America,” Lynch said. “Particularly, their front four just came after us and gave us problems. We didn’t play well enough, and they certainly did what they had to do to win.”
When IU coach Bill Lynch said that his team has never faced a player like Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, he wasn't kidding.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>When IU coach Bill Lynch said that his team has never faced a player like Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, he wasn’t kidding.Pryor finished with 222 yards and four touchdowns in the air and on the ground in leading his team to a 33-14 rout over the Hoosiers on Saturday night. Buckeye running back Brandon Saine added 113 rushing yards.IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell was 20-34 for 210 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. IU freshman running back Darius Willis had only 23 yards on 11 carries.“That’s as good of a defense as there is in America,” Lynch said. “I give Ohio State credit, they are a very good football team. We didn’t play well enough and they certainly did what they needed to do to win.”The first quarter was completely dominated by Ohio State, which had possession for 11:31 compared to IU’s 3:29. The Buckeyes rushed for 42 yards on five carries through Ohio State quarterback Pryor, Saine and wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher. But an incomplete pass and two short rushes by Saine led to a made field goal by kicker Aaron Pettrey.Ohio State’s next drive was more successful. Powerful running from Saine and Pryor brought the ball to IU’s five-yard line. Pryor then connected with wide receiver Duron Carter on a slant for the touchdown.At the time of the touchdown, 7:29 remaining in the first quarter, Ohio State had already totaled 100 yards on the ground. But after a missed field goal by Pettrey on the Buckeyes’ next drive, the Hoosiers responded. IU junior quarterback Ben Chappell began with a 32-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Tandon Doss. Chappell then found sophomore wide receiver Damarlo Belcher for 15 yards to the Ohio State 30-yard line. Doss subsequently ran twice for 16 yards and caught a seven-yard pass before hauling in a seven-yard touchdown to make the score 10-7 Buckeyes.But Ohio State responded on the very next drive. With 12:50 remaining in the half, Pryor ran for 14 yards and followed with an 18-yard pass to Sanzenbacher. The next play he found wide receiver DeVier Posey for a 23-yard touchdown.Just before halftime, Pryor again found a way to score. He passed to running back Zach Boren from eight-yards out for the touchdown and a 24-7 lead.The second half was not much different.IU’s opening drive ended in a Chappell pass being intercepted by Ohio State cornerback Anderson Russell. On the Hoosiers’ next possession, they were forced to punt after 3 plays. But a poor snap resulted in a safety for the Buckeyes and a 26-7 advantage.Pryor added a one-yard touchdown run with 12:05 remaining to lead 33-7. On the final play of the game, Chappell found sophomore wide receiver Matt Ernest in the back of the end zone for the score, but it was not enough to overtake Ohio State. IU senior linebacker Matt Mayberry said containing Pryor’s mobility was a major factor on Saturday.“We knew what they were going to do coming into it,” Mayberry said. “We knew Pryor was going to come out and try to run the ball, that’s what he likes to do. They just executed better than us tonight.IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said his team the Buckeyes controlled the matchup from the opening kickoff. “We just came out flat,” Kirlew said. “We didn’t play good enough to win today. They took advantage of every opportunity.”
IU basketball columnist Jordan Cohen called me earlier with news that Cody Zeller, a 2011 top prospect, is in Bloomington. He was finishing up open gym at Assembly Hall around 5 p.m. with IU recruit Matt Carlino.
