The Wright starting quarterback
Edward Wright-Baker might be starting to capitalize on his talent.
Edward Wright-Baker might be starting to capitalize on his talent.
Three games into his reign as IU’s starting quarterback, sophomore Edward Wright-Baker can still list improvements he needs to make.
Three weeks of college football have come and gone. With conference play almost underway, let’s take a minute to look at some teams that have stood out thus far.
IU Coach Kevin Wilson touched on a number of topics in his weekly press conference Tuesday.
Junior running back Darius Willis will miss the remainder of the 2011 season, a source with knowledge of the situation told IDS football columnist Justin Albers Tuesday.
Junior running back Darius Willis will miss the remainder of the 2011 season, a source with knowledge of the situation told IDS football columnist Justin Albers Tuesday.
After leading the Hoosiers with 102 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown in Saturday’s victory against South Carolina State, true freshman running back D’Angelo Roberts was announced Monday as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Senior safety Chris Adkins received a call from Co-Defensive Coordinator Doug Mallory after South Carolina State wide receiver Tyler McDonald scampered 69 yards for a touchdown Saturday. Since his Co-Defensive Coordinator Mike Ekeler is on the field, Mallory has to ring the field to speak to his players after such plays. The play against South Carolina State was the longest play against IU since Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis caught a 74-yard touchdown on Nov. 13, 2010. Mallory pointed out that 130 of the Bulldogs’ 216 passing yards came on three plays (of 69, 23 and 38 yards) — all of which were to McDonald, a stat that Mallory said “just kills you.”
The Hoosiers emerged victorious for the first time in 2011, defeating South Carolina State 38-21 at Memorial Stadium to give Wilson his first victory as a college head coach.
IU committed a school-record 20 penalties for 176 yards. That’s absolutely inexcusable, especially at home. The Hoosiers were playing a lot of youngsters on the offensive line, but IU Coach Kevin Wilson has talked time and again about not making the same mistake twice.
After losses to Ball State and Virginia, IU Coach Kevin Wilson and the Hoosiers defeated Football Championship Subdivision opponent South Carolina State 38-21 Saturday.
In a game characterized by penalties and miscues, IU earned its first win of the season and the Kevin Wilson era, beating South Carolina State 38-21.
The Hoosiers need only to look within their conference’s recent history for a reminder to not overlook Football Championship Subdivision teams such as South Carolina State.
Few people were talking about Wilson before the season. I know I wasn’t.

Host Max McCombs is joined by fellow football beat writer Alex McCarthy, columnist Justin Albers, and former football beat writer Connor O'Gara to discuss IU's loss to Virginia and upcoming game against South Carolina State.
Few people were talking about Wilson before the season. I know I wasn’t.
Even before redshirt sophomore wide receiver Duwyce Wilson made a leaping touchdown grab to give IU a 31-23 lead against Virginia last Saturday, it was clear to many that No. 81 was a valuable asset to the team.
The Hoosiers need only to look within their conference’s recent history for a reminder to not overlook Football Championship Subdivision teams such as South Carolina State.
Peyton Manning — the heart, leader and quarterback of the team — will be out for at least two months, but the possibility of him being done for the season is very real. The four-time league MVP was replaced by backup Kerry Collins, who performed below expectations in the opener.
MVP of the week - Matt Perez - Running Back, Redshirt Freshman Unsung player of the week - Chase Hoobler - Outside Linebacker, Redshirt Freshman