Football

Column: Week 2 ‘Players of the Game’ awards

By Justin Albers · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 10:36 p.m.

MVP of the week - Matt Perez - Running Back, Redshirt FreshmanUnsung player of the week - Chase Hoobler -Outside Linebacker, Redshirt Freshman

Defense playing for Beckum

By Alex McCarthy · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 10:32 p.m.

Senior linebacker Leon Beckum serves as an example of how close the linebackers are as a unit. Senior middle linebacker Jeff Thomas and Beckum have been good friends for a while, but younger players like freshman linebacker Chase Hoobler became fast friends with the older players.

Column: Loss to Virginia familiar, but more encouraging

By Justin Albers · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 12:03 a.m.

The Hoosiers took a different path to get there, but ultimately, the result was the same. They lost to Virginia in the most ridiculous of ways.

Turnovers fuel IU’s comeback, demise against Virginia

By Max McCombs · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 12 a.m.

In a game where momentum ebbed and flowed with the turnover battle, IU’s turnover-fueled comeback in the second half was effectively negated by a turnover of its own.

IU gauges Virginia loss, prepares for next week

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 11:55 p.m.

Virginia’s senior defensive end Cam Johnson sacked Wright-Baker and forced a fumble with 1:13 remaining in the game. The Cavaliers recovered at the IU 14-yard line. They ran down the clock and kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to secure a 34-31 victory, spoiling a 21-point fourth-quarter IU comeback.

Virginia 34, IU 31: Hoosiers lose first home game

By Alex McCarthy · Saturday, Sept. 10,2011 8:40 p.m.

A 24-yard field goal in the final two seconds of the game helped the University of Virginia edge IU.

LIVE BLOG: IU opens home season against Virginia

By IDS staff · Saturday, Sept. 10,2011 2:57 p.m.

IU lost to Virginia Saturday.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 1

By Max McCombs · Friday, Sept. 9,2011 12:32 a.m.

Football beat reporters Alex McCarthy and Max McCombs and columnist Justin Albers discuss last week’s loss to Ball State and preview Saturday’s home opener against Virginia in the inaugural edition of the Hoosier Hype podcast.

Hoosiers hope for better outcome than in 2009

By Max McCombs · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:51 p.m.

Two seasons ago, the Hoosiers travelled to Charlottesville, Va., for a seemingly even matchup between two teams looking for a non-conference statement win. They left with a 47-7 loss, managing barely half as many yards on offense as the Cavaliers, a team that would go on to a 3-9 record and fire their coach following the season.

Hoosiers seeking first win of season against Cavaliers in home opener after loss to Ball State

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:49 p.m.

The Cardinals rushed for 210 yards while the Hoosiers ran for 103 yards. That’s a result they hope to avoid when Virginia visits Memorial Stadium to kick off IU’s home schedule at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Column: IU’s season lies within its defense

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:43 p.m.

The fact is, IU has always had a pretty good offense. The Hoosiers lose because they rarely have a defense to match it.

Column: Sports that could have filled the lockout void

By Caitlin Ursini · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:14 p.m.

Months and months of the offseason had millions of people hoping for a good outcome for a variety of reasons. Some may have been financially motivated, and some may have been socially motivated, but nevertheless it would have been difficult to fill the void NFL teams would have left.

Injuries, play shuffle offensive line

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 10:45 p.m.

IU’s experienced offensive line struggled to defend sophomore quarterback Edward Wright-Baker, allowing four sacks. But the Hoosiers’ attitude is that they are done dwelling and are considering the next task — a Virginia team that won its season opener against William & Mary, 40-3.

Hager’s knee injury requires surgery

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 12:05 a.m.

With the least rushing yards and the most sacks allowed in the Big Ten in week one, the IU offensive line was already ailing. Then IU Coach Kevin Wilson delivered news that injuries have exacerbated the situation on the line.

Wynn makes impact despite size

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 12:03 a.m.

True freshman wide receiver Shane Wynn stands at listed measurements of 5-foot-7 and 153 pounds. Despite that, Wynn has quickly found a niche in the IU football team in the wide receiver rotation and as part of special teams.

No ‘win today:' New coach remains positive after loss

By Alex McCarthy · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 12:02 a.m.

Though his team lost its season opener 27-20, Wilson wasn’t disappointed. He said he was “concerned” with problems — the offensive and defensive line play, time of possession and his own play calling.

New coach, same old IU

By Justin Albers · Monday, Sept. 5,2011 10:46 p.m.

While the disappointing 27-20 defeat Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium doesn’t mean doom for the season, it does raise some serious issues for IU going forward. And even though these Hoosiers ran a faster, more aggressive offense, there are many reasons why this is the same old team.

IU falls to Ball State, 27-20

By Max McCombs · Monday, Sept. 5,2011 10:45 p.m.

Despite leading at the half, the favored Hoosiers opened the Kevin Wilson era Saturday with a 27-20 loss to the Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

IU loses to Ball State, 27-20

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Sept. 3,2011 10:27 p.m.

Despite leading at the half, IU opened the Kevin Wilson era Saturday with a27-20 loss to Ball State at Lucas Oil Stadium.

IU leads Ball State at halftime, 17-14

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Sept. 3,2011 8:34 p.m.

Kevin Wilson’s offenses at Oklahoma were known for a frenetic tempo and through one half of play, it appears Wilson has brought that pace to IU. The Hoosiers hold a 17-14 lead over Ball State after one half of play at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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