Football

Running back Darius Willis not yet declared ineligible

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 11:34 p.m.

IU football player Darius Willis didn’t break any NCAA eligibility rules when he performed at a professional wrestling event Sept. 24, the IU Compliance Office said.

Column: Hey Coach Wilson, who’s the quarterback?

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:16 p.m.

IU sophomore Dusty Kiel saw his first start on Saturday against Penn State. IU sophomore Edward Wright-Baker has already seen four starts this season. So, who's IU's starting quarterback, Coach?

Defenders Drew, Forisse Hardin strengthen defense; offensive struggles keep IU from a victory

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:13 p.m.

The Nittany Lions turned the ball over twice in the red zone and having to settle for three field goals in five trips inside IU’s 20-yard line. Even though Penn State eventually defeated IU 16-10, sophomore cornerback Lawrence Barnett said the defense fought to the end.

Despite 4th quarter comeback, IU drops 4th game against Penn State

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:12 p.m.

In IU’s first conference opener with IU Coach Kevin Wilson, the Hoosiers fell 16-10 against Joe Paterno and Penn State despite a first-quarter lead and a late comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.

IU loses 16-10 to Penn State

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Oct. 1,2011 12:43 p.m.

A first quarter lead and a fast-paced fourth quarter comeback attempt were not enough for the Hoosiers in Saturday’s Big Ten opener as IU fell to Penn State 16-10.

IU-PSU LIVE BLOG

Saturday, Oct. 1,2011 12 p.m.

IDS football beat reporters are blogging live from today's IU football game against Penn State.

Indiana plays Big Ten Opener against Penn State

By IDS staff · Friday, Sept. 30,2011 2:49 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ Big Ten season opens Saturday when Penn State, coached by Joe Paterno in his 45th season, comes to Memorial Stadium. The Nittany Lions are 3-1 on the year, and their only loss is against the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide. Game time is noon. Check back for a live chat with IDS football reporters Max McCombs and Alex McCarthy, along with IDS football columnist Justin Albers.

Trent Green

By Max McCombs · Friday, Sept. 30,2011 12:26 a.m.

Three years into retirement after 15 seasons in the NFL, former Indiana quarterback Trent Green will be among Friday’s inductees into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 4

By Max McCombs · Friday, Sept. 30,2011 12:20 a.m.

Max McCombs, Alex McCarthy and Justin Albers discuss the IU football team as it heads into Big Ten season.

Column: Hold on, Hoosier fans

By Justin Albers · Friday, Sept. 30,2011 12:03 a.m.

It’s too early to give up on IU Coach Kevin Wilson and his team. It’s been four games — four very lousy games, yes, but four games

Team’s losing record not changing mindset, preparation heading into conference play

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 11:55 p.m.

In last year’s season and the one before, the IU football team was undefeated entering Big Ten conference play. While that was the aim this year for Co-Defensive Coordinator Doug Mallory and the Hoosiers, this season has begun differently.

IU opens Big Ten against PSU 2-quarterback attack

By Max McCombs · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 11:48 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ Big Ten season opens Saturday when Penn State, coached by Joe Paterno in his 45th season, comes to Memorial Stadium. The Nittany Lions are 3-1 on the year, and their only loss is against the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide.

Football program takes new strides to build better athletes

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 10:33 p.m.

Coach Kevin Wilson is now in his first season as IU's football coach and with him comes an entire culture change for the program.

Running back’s pro appearance not cleared

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 1:18 a.m.

Injured IU running back Darius Willis did not clear his professional wrestling appearance last Saturday with the IU football department, IU Coach Kevin Wilson said.

Column: Wilson era of IU football off to slow start

By Matt Smith · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 11:56 p.m.

Many, myself included, thought the Hoosiers would get through the non-conference season with, at worst, a 3-1 record. At least, they should have, considering they only played one BCS automatic qualifying team.

Wilson reveals roster changes

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 11:53 p.m.

In his weekly press conference Tuesday, IU Coach Kevin Wilson cleared up a number of questions regarding the team’s roster.

True freshman Roberts making impact at running back

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 12:01 a.m.

D’Angelo Roberts has so far successfully transitioned to the college game as a true freshman running back.

Column: Zeller could bring transition for Watford

By Avi Zaleon · Monday, Sept. 26,2011 11:38 p.m.

This will be the year junior Christian Watford plays the role he was meant to play.

Linebacker on 1967 Rose Bowl team a 2011 Hall of Fame inductee

By Alex McCarthy · Monday, Sept. 26,2011 11:36 p.m.

A three-year starter at IU, Sniadecki garnered All-Big Ten, AP All-America and UPI All-America honors.Sniadecki was a junior on the 1967 team that shared a Big Ten title with Minnesota and Purdue and faced off against USC in the Rose Bowl. Fourty-four years after that season began, Sniadecki will be inducted into the Indiana Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday.

Injured football player appears in pro wrestling match

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Monday, Sept. 26,2011 12:38 a.m.

While the IU football team played North Texas,injured running back Darius Willis helped professional wrestler PJB take down his opponent with a flying shoulder tackle.