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Sunday, April 19
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Football


Football v Virginia

Return of Wilson, Bolser bolster receiving corps

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Even before redshirt sophomore wide receiver Duwyce Wilson made a leaping touchdown grab to give IU a 31-23 lead against Virginia last Saturday, it was clear to many that No. 81 was a valuable asset to the team.


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Hoosiers ready for undersized Bulldogs

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The Hoosiers need only to look within their conference’s recent history for a reminder to not overlook Football Championship Subdivision teams such as South Carolina State.


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Column: Colts come up a Manning short in season opener

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Peyton Manning — the heart, leader and quarterback of the team — will be out for at least two months, but the possibility of him being done for the season is very real. The four-time league MVP was replaced by backup Kerry Collins, who performed below expectations in the opener.



Football Injuries

Defense playing for Beckum

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Senior linebacker Leon Beckum serves as an example of how close the linebackers are as a unit. Senior middle linebacker Jeff Thomas and Beckum have been good friends for a while, but younger players like freshman linebacker Chase Hoobler became fast friends with the older players.




Football vs. Virginia

IU gauges Virginia loss, prepares for next week

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Virginia’s senior defensive end Cam Johnson sacked Wright-Baker and forced a fumble with 1:13 remaining in the game. The Cavaliers recovered at the IU 14-yard line. They ran down the clock and kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to secure a 34-31 victory, spoiling a 21-point fourth-quarter IU comeback.





Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 1

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Football beat reporters Alex McCarthy and Max McCombs and columnist Justin Albers discuss last week’s loss to Ball State and preview Saturday’s home opener against Virginia in the inaugural edition of the Hoosier Hype podcast.


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Hoosiers hope for better outcome than in 2009

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Two seasons ago, the Hoosiers travelled to Charlottesville, Va., for a seemingly even matchup between two teams looking for a non-conference statement win. They left with a 47-7 loss, managing barely half as many yards on offense as the Cavaliers, a team that would go on to a 3-9 record and fire their coach following the season.




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Column: Sports that could have filled the lockout void

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Months and months of the offseason had millions of people hoping for a good outcome for a variety of reasons. Some may have been financially motivated, and some may have been socially motivated, but nevertheless it would have been difficult to fill the void NFL teams would have left.


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Injuries, play shuffle offensive line

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IU’s experienced offensive line struggled to defend sophomore quarterback Edward Wright-Baker, allowing four sacks. But the Hoosiers’ attitude is that they are done dwelling and are considering the next task ­— a Virginia team that won its season opener against William & Mary, 40-3.


Football Injuries

Hager’s knee injury requires surgery

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With the least rushing yards and the most sacks allowed in the Big Ten in week one, the IU offensive line was already ailing. Then IU Coach Kevin Wilson delivered news that injuries have exacerbated the situation on the line.


Wynn

Wynn makes impact despite size

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True freshman wide receiver Shane Wynn stands at listed measurements of 5-foot-7 and 153 pounds. Despite that, Wynn has quickly found a niche in the IU football team in the wide receiver rotation and as part of special teams.