Football

Platoon system helps build leaders

By Andy Wittry · Tuesday, Aug. 20,2013 6:13 p.m.

IU Coach Kevin Wilson used military training to encourage leadership within the football team.

Roundtree brings fun to Club 105

By Robby Howard · Tuesday, Aug. 20,2013 5:54 p.m.

If you follow any Twitter or Instagram account associated with the team, you’ve seen #Club105.Yeah, that was Zek.

Column: Improved defense key to success for IU football

By Robby Howard · Monday, Aug. 19,2013 11:23 p.m.

No matter how great this offense is — and it really has the opportunity to be one of the Big Ten’s most prolific offenses — it won’t matter unless there is a dramatic turnaround from the defense.

Receivers Hughes, Latimer and Wynn return to lead offense

By Evan Hoopfer · Monday, Aug. 19,2013 2:26 p.m.

IU Football's top three receivers ranked in the top 10 of all receivers in the Big Ten Conference last season. The trio was responsible for roughly half of the team's total offensive success last fall.

Chestnut academically ineligible, Hoobler likely out for season

By Evan Hoopfer · Tuesday, Aug. 6,2013 9:57 a.m.

Another incoming freshman will not play for IU this fall.

Hoobler out with stress fracture; quarterbacks start competition

By Evan Hoopfer · Friday, Aug. 2,2013 6:26 p.m.

Junior linebacker Chase Hoobler has a stress fracture in his foot and may not play, “well into the season,” IU Coach Kevin Wilson said at the team's opening practice Friday.

IU football roster updated for fall

By Evan Hoopfer · Thursday, Aug. 1,2013 6:41 p.m.

Senior cornerback Antonio Marshall has been dismissed from the IU football team and signees Taj Williams and Maurice Swain will not play for IU this year after failing to meet academic requirements, the team announced in a release Thursday.

Quarterback battle remains unsettled amidst rising expectations

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, July 24,2013 10:03 p.m.

IU plays Indiana State in 36 days under the lights, but who will be under center is still unknown.

Big Ten Media Day Football Notebook

By Evan Hoopfer and Andy Wittry · Wednesday, July 24,2013 9:34 p.m.

IU Coach Kevin Wilson said that because of the physical nature of playing running back and the pace at which running backs play, most teams will play with more than one.

Freshmen expected to contribute early on defense

By Andy Wittry · Wednesday, July 24,2013 9:31 p.m.

IU is on the heels of assembling one of its best recruiting classes in school history.

Column: This year has to be different

By Robby Howard · Wednesday, July 24,2013 9:26 p.m.

From all indications at Wednesday’s Big Ten Media Day in Chicago, this year is different.

Column: Meyer must address failures with Hernandez, player discipline

By Connor Killoren · Wednesday, July 24,2013 9:23 p.m.

As badly as he might desire, Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer can’t retreat or hide from the truth.

IU playing more difficult football schedule in 2013

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, July 21,2013 8:07 p.m.

IU’s opponents had an average winning percentage of 55.7 percent, a full percentage point higher than the previous five-year average.

Football lands second recruit of day Friday

Friday, July 19,2013 10:19 p.m.

IU now has hit double digits for recruits for the 2014 recruiting class after Jermane Conyers class committed Friday evening.

IU adds defensive end to 2014 class

Friday, July 19,2013 2:32 p.m.

Cincinnati defensive end Nick Carovillano committed to IU Friday, giving IU two defensive ends and nine recruits total in the 2014 recruiting class.

Latimer added to award watch list

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:19 p.m.

Junior wide receiver Cody Latimer has been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list. The award is given annually to the nation’s top receiver.

IU football returns key offensive contributors

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:18 p.m.

Looking at the amount of production coming back to the program this year, evidence suggests the Hoosier offense will carry on just fine.

Column: Johnny Football deserves a break

By Connor Killoren · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:14 p.m.

What should be noted about Manziel is his overnight stardom and fame were never requested or asked for by the small town, 20-year-old quarterback.

2014 IU football recruiting class thus far

By Max McCombs · Sunday, July 14,2013 7:56 p.m.

A look at the eight IU football commits the Hoosiers have for the 2014 recruiting class.

Hoosiers add receiver to 2014 class

By Jordan Littman and Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, July 14,2013 7:53 p.m.

IU added its first wide receiver of the 2014 class this past week, bolstering future depth at the position.

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