Football

Belcher, the new face of IU

By Justin Albers · Friday, Aug. 26,2011 12:05 a.m.

While it is true that few teams without a quarterback as their leader make it very far, these young Hoosiers have no other option. They have to turn to the most talented and productive player on the team — and that, without a doubt, is Belcher.

Wilson brings quicker offense to IU football program

By Max McCombs · Thursday, Aug. 25,2011 11:59 p.m.

IU Coach Kevin Wilson orchestrated a speedy no-huddle offenses while at Oklahoma. It's an offensive style that is being adapted into the IU football program.

Fall brings defensive back changes

By Alex McCarthy · Tuesday, Aug. 23,2011 10:52 p.m.

This year’s defensive lineup is returning to normal after a season when many players were forced out of their natural positions.

Starting quarterback competition down to 3 underclassmen

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Aug. 23,2011 12:26 a.m.

The IU quarterbacks remain a long way from where IU Coach Kevin Wilson said he would like them to be by the season opener Sep. 3 against Ball State University. At this point in the fall practices, the competition has effectively been narrowed down to sophomores Dusty Kiel and Edward Wright-Baker and true freshman Tre Roberson.

Defensive end, safety commit to IU football team

Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:10 p.m.

The IU football team added two players to their 2012 recruiting class with commitments from defensive end Shawn Heffern Aug. 8, and safety Sebastian Smith Aug. 9.

IU football team leaner, stronger after offseason

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:06 p.m.

While new head IU football coach Kevin Wilson was not allowed to have any on-field contact with players during the summer months, his influence still reverberated through the summer program run by strength and conditioning coach Mark Hill.

Football staff inspires new attitudes

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:03 p.m.

The music echoing across the practice field might as well be an alarm to the rest of the Big Ten, warning them IU football is doing things differently this year.

Ohio safety becomes 17th commitment for 2012 football class

Tuesday, Aug. 9,2011 4 p.m.

A day after bolstering their defensive line of the future, the IU football team received more good news for their defense with the commitment of safety Sebastian Smith on Tuesday. Smith, from Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio, is the Hoosiers’ 17th commit for the class of 2012 and second in as many days.

Carmel High School defensive end Shawn Heffern commits to IU

Monday, Aug. 8,2011 2:57 p.m.

Defensive end Shawn Heffern committed to IU on Monday, becoming the 16th member of the football recruiting class of 2012.

Andre Kates to leave IU, looks to transfer to ACC

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Aug. 7,2011 8:14 p.m.

IU senior defensive back Andre Kates will not return to IU in the fall and is seeking a transfer, Kates told the Indiana Daily Student Thursday, Aug. 4.

Defensive back Andre Kates to leave IU

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Aug. 4,2011 6:27 p.m.

IU senior defensive back Andre Kates won’t return to school and is seeking a transfer, he told the IDS Thursday.

Fans must be patient with Kiel, ‘Movement’

By Sean Logan · Sunday, July 31,2011 8:41 p.m.

In case you haven’t heard, “The Movement” is coming. The self-given moniker represents the impending arrival of Indiana’s hyped 2012 basketball recruiting class and its desire to revive the once-proud program. But, quite surprisingly, “The Movement” has now been extended to the traditionally underwhelming football program, which just pulled a major recruiting upset.

Top five changes in the Big ten

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, July 31,2011 8:14 p.m.

The upcoming season has several changes in the works for the Big Ten Conference.

Staff implements new mentality on defensive side

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, July 31,2011 8:09 p.m.

IU surrendered 40 or more points four times last year, giving up an average of 34 points per game. Wilson, along with co-defensive coordinators Mike Ekeler and Doug Mallory, seeks to change that.

Wilson expects team to show confidence

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, July 31,2011 8:05 p.m.

Wilson said he believes a confident team begins with confident coaches. He said he has learned over the years that if coaches call a great deal of meetings and cram sessions before games, that sends a message to the players that coaches lack confidence in the team.

IU Football receives 15th commitment

By Max McCombs · Sunday, July 31,2011 8:01 p.m.

Though perhaps overshadowed by the commitment of quarterback Gunner Kiel days earlier, Jason Spriggs become the 15th member of the IU 2012 football recruiting class Thursday.

Belcher named Player to Watch

By Max McCombs · Sunday, July 31,2011 7:58 p.m.

Senior wide receiver Damarlo Belcher was one of 12 players named to the Big Ten’s inaugural Players to Watch List Thursday.

Wilson focuses on present, setting foundation for improvement on Big Ten Media Days

By Alex McCarthy · Saturday, July 30,2011 3 p.m.

In the minds of many, the IU football program has taken a backseat to basketball for as long as most can remember. At the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Thursday and Friday, both Athletic Director Fred Glass and new head football coach Kevin Wilson made it clear that Hoosier football is not to be overlooked.

Football schedule for upcoming seasons announced

Wednesday, July 27,2011 9:27 p.m.

The IU Athletics Department announced revised schedules for the 2012-14 football seasons Wednesday to reflect the recent Big Ten expansion.

Nation's top high school quarterback Gunner Kiel commits to IU

Wednesday, July 27,2011 9:22 p.m.

Gunner Kiel is the top-ranked pro-style quarterback in the country for the 2012 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com. And on July 27, he committed to the IU football team while visiting the campus with his family.

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