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New coach brings new excitement

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:11 a.m.

After enduring another tough season in which IU lost eight of its last nine games, getting to a bowl game seemed light years away for the Hoosiers. But with the hiring of new football coach Terry Hoeppner, players are looking to now for their bowl aspirations rather than later.

Breaktime basktball recap

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:20 a.m.

With students taking a much-needed three-week break from the rigors of academe, the IU men's basketball team wasn't given that fortune. IU lost the final two games of their tough six-game stretch before picking up three much-needed wins against easier foes.

NCAA approves academic reform package

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Hawkins · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:18 a.m.

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The NCAA approved the first phase of a landmark academic reform package Monday under which about 30 percent of Division I football teams would have lost scholarships had it been implemented immediately.

Manning selected as league's MVP

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:12 a.m.

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the second straight year Monday. The award came a day after Manning directed the Colts to a 49-24 first-round win over the Broncos and a week after a season in which he set the record for touchdown passes with 49.

Swimmers upset No. 11 Tennessee, fall to unranked OSU

By Evan Harris · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:29 a.m.

This was an emotionally driven weekend for the No. 13-ranked IU men's swimming and diving team. In Friday's meet, the Hoosiers took on No. 11-ranked Tennessee at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center, knowing that the day after they would have to travel to Columbus, Ohio for a Big Ten match up with Ohio State. They entered the meet against the Volunteers with much needed confidence, but failed to keep their momentum going, as they were upset by OSU the next day.

Doing things the WRIGHT way

By John Rodgers · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:25 a.m.

A role reversal happened Saturday at Assembly Hall. Bracey Wright the shooter went into his phone booth and came back as Bracey Wright the aggressor. The junior, notorious for his three-point persistency, instead attacked the basket more often. The result: 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting while putting the Hoosiers on his back in his own Superman performance in IU's 74-61 victory against Wisconsin.

Solid fan base needed for football program success

By John Rodgers · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:24 a.m.

New IU football coach Terry Hoeppner spoke at halftime of Saturday's basketball game at Assembly Hall. His message was short and simple as the former Miami of Ohio coach looked straight into the student section and made a simple request. "I've got to have you," Hoeppner said. He was greeted by applause.

Record day for Manning powers Colts win

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Peyton Manning plays, records fall. If Sunday was any indication, opposing teams do, too.

Soccer co-captain named player of the year

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 1:08 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Twenty-nine days ago, IU senior Danny O'Rourke celebrated his team's second straight national title. Friday evening, the cherry topped the cake of O'Rourke's career as he received the 2004 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy.

Ketchum leads IU in Hoosier Open

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:49 a.m.

In the first indoor meet of the season for the men's track and field team, one Hoosier has already provisionally qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Junior Ryan Ketchum hurled the shot put past the NCAA Provisional standard of 17.75 meters to grab first place with a mark of 17.84 meters.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:48 a.m.

Women's track and field begin season The IU women's track and field team opened up its indoor season on a dominating note as the team held its annual Hoosier Open meet. The Hoosiers won 8 out of 19 events and had strong placed finishes in the others.

IU holds double-digit lead for majority of game to upset Wisconsin 74-61 at home

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Jan. 10,2005 12:42 a.m.

Whatever IU coach Mike Davis put in his Hoosiers' Wheaties this past week worked. Coming off a disappointing and embarrassing 21-point loss at Northwestern in the Big Ten opener Wednesday, IU regrouped and defeated Wisconsin at Assembly Hall 74-61 Saturday night.

New AD, new coach look to take IU Back to the Rose Bowl

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 1:46 a.m.

The last time the Hoosiers had a former Miami of Ohio coach roaming the sidelines, they went to their first and only Rose Bowl.

Lack of scoring sets school record

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 1:17 a.m.

After suffering two tough losses on the road to start Big Ten play, the Hoosiers were looking to salvage the three-game road trip with a win over archrival Purdue. Instead, IU got their worst-scoring night in school history, losing to Purdue 51-31. The loss keeps them winless in conference play.

Energetic start marks 1st meet for No. 25 Hoosiers

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 1:15 a.m.

The No. 25 women's swimming and diving program is off to a busy start this winter. In the first weekend of December the Hoosiers took on Big Ten rival Illinois in Champaign. IU pulled out a victory beating the Fighting Illini 155-145. Though the meet ended in close numbers, the Lady Hoosiers never lost their poise. The cream and crimson only lost the lead once when Illinois took all three top finishes in the 100-yard breaststroke.

No new scouting for 1st round games

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 12:50 a.m.

St. Louis (8-8) at Seattle (9-7) 4:30 p.m. Saturday, ABC The Rams took both regular-season meetings, the first by coming from 17 points back in Seattle with 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter to win 33-27 in overtime, and the second game 23-12.

Veterans, freshmen team up for perfect blend of talent

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 12:48 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team won't waste any time in 2005 as the team sprints into the beginning of the indoor season Saturday at home. The main mission this season is improvement. In 2004 the team finished fifth at the Big Ten Indoor Championships and seventh at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships.

Team looks to carry strong start into New Year

By Andrew Petersen · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 12:46 a.m.

With strong showings during winter break, the IU wrestling team looks poised to enter Big Ten play on a high note.

Top runners see national title at end of the road

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 12:43 a.m.

IU's 2005 men's track team offers fans a number of top-notch athletes, including several All-Americans, Olympic Trials qualifiers, Big Ten Champions, and one NCAA Champion. With such a talented squad, this year's team has high hopes, looking to a national title.

Hoosiers split games over winter break

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 7,2005 12:41 a.m.

Over the past couple weeks the Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball squad has amassed a 2-2 record, improving their overall record to 7-5. The Hoosiers' pushed their winning streak to four right before the new year before dropping two straight games to Big Ten opponents.

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