Football

Football offense readies for stiff test vs. Iowa defense

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 11:51 p.m.

This Saturday, the Iowa defense rolls into Bloomington to take on the Hoosiers (4-4, 0-4) on Senior Day. “When you start talking about Iowa, the first thing you think about is Iowa defense,” IU coach Bill Lynch said.

Junior college transfer Thomas finds new home at IU

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 12:13 a.m.

The California native has emerged as the starting middle linebacker and now leads the Hoosiers in tackles.

Notebook: Lynch recongnizes senior award winners

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Nov. 1,2010 11:39 p.m.

In IU coach Bill Lynch's weekly press conference, he discussed his seniors earning awards, cornerback Richard Council's return and last year's Iowa game.

Column: It's always something with these Hoosiers

By Justin Albers · Monday, Nov. 1,2010 12:50 a.m.

Following the IU football team's 20-17 loss to Northwestern on Saturday, it's becoming more and more obvious that the program isn't in any better shape than it was a year ago or the year before that, Justin Albers writes.

Chappell, IU offense out of rhythm Saturday

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Nov. 1,2010 12:27 a.m.

The senior quarterback threw for more than 300 yards for the fifth time this season, but the Hoosiers mustered just 17 points in their loss to Northwestern.

IU's defensive effort falls by wayside in 20-17 loss

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Nov. 1,2010 12:22 a.m.

The Hoosiers registered season-highs in tackles for loss and pass breakups in defeat at the hands of Northwestern.

Northwestern downs Hoosiers, 20-17

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, Oct. 30,2010 10:10 a.m.

The Wildcats limited IU's offense and edged out a 20-17 victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Column: Despite win-loss record, Corso deserves to be in IU Hall of Fame

By Justin Albers · Friday, Oct. 29,2010 12:15 a.m.

IDS football columnist Justin Albers writes that Lee Corso deserves a spot in the IU Hall of Fame, even when considering Corso's win-loss record in Bloomington.

IU football faces similar situation, looks for different result vs. Northwestern

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Oct. 29,2010 12:11 a.m.

The Hoosiers (4-3, 0-3) will get a chance to get the taste of last year's collapse against Northwestern out of their mouths when they take on the Wildcats (5-2, 1-2) at noon Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Defense coming together for IU football

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Oct. 29,2010 12:07 a.m.

IU goes to work again in a noon game Saturday when the Hoosiers (4-3, 0-3) play host to Northwestern (5-2, 1-2) at Memorial Stadium. The game marks the eighth time the defensive side of the coin for IU has played together after major changes in the offseason.

Constant shifts along offensive line putting more pressure on Chappell

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, Oct. 28,2010 12:09 a.m.

While the Hoosiers have allowed just seven sacks on the season, the team has permitted 21 of its 28 season quarterback hurries in its last four games.

Tight end Dedmond to miss Saturday’s game

Wednesday, Oct. 27,2010 1:21 p.m.

IU junior tight end Max Dedmond, who was injured in last week’s game at Illinois, will not play Saturday against Northwestern, according to the injury report released Tuesday.

Lynch emphasizes need to reduce turnovers in presser

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Oct. 25,2010 11:31 p.m.

The IU football team had five turnovers in their 43-13 loss against Illinois, a statistic that coach Bill Lynch believes was indicative of the results.

IU commits 5 turnovers in defeat against University of Illinois

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 11:39 p.m.

A season-high five turnovers crippled the Hoosiers (4-3, 0-3) on Saturday in their 43-13 loss at Illinois (4-3, 2-2). The five Hoosier turnovers led to 24 Illinois points.

Column: Just another road game for Hoosiers

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 11:07 p.m.

Costly turnovers and coaching decisions prevented IU from competing for a win like it should have, Justin Albers writes.

Defense plays tough despite offense's struggles

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 10:52 p.m.

In their 43-13 loss at Illinois, the IU defensive squad surrendered just 289 yards of total offense and allowed just 14 points on drives that began outside their territory.

Illinois downs Hoosiers, 43-13

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, Oct. 23,2010 12:12 p.m.

A slew of forced turnovers by Illinois (4-3, 2-2) led the Fighting Illini to a 43-13 victory over IU (4-3, 0-3) on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 53,550 at Memorial Stadium.

Column: Recent issues with sports agents present conflicts even for IU football players

By Justin Albers · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:29 a.m.

IDS football columnist Justin Albers writes about the problems of agents interacting with college athletes, and how agent issues impact even the IU football program.

Quarterback Chappell recalls humbling visit to Champaign

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:22 a.m.

Ben Chappell vividly remembers his first start in an IU uniform. The quarterback was just a sophomore in 2008 when the Hoosiers traveled to Champaign, Ill. for their fourth Big Ten game of the season. The Hoosiers, then on a four-game losing streak, took the field as a 2-4 team.

Football team looks to break road-game losing streak

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:19 a.m.

President George W. Bush was still in office, the movie “Superbad” had just been released and the song “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy was atop the Billboard Hot 100. That was the last time the IU football team won a Big Ten road game.

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