Football

12th football recruit commits to IU

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, July 13,2011 7:11 p.m.

Indianapolis Lawrence Central center Wes Rogers committed to the IU football team July 10. He is the Hoosiers’ sixth verbal pledge for the 2012 class from in-state and 12th overall.

IU football signs transfer running back

By IDS staff · Sunday, July 10,2011 7:04 p.m.

It’s been a busy off-season for the IU football team. On July 7, the Hoosiers announced they signed Stephen Houston, a running back from a community college in Kansas. He has three years of eligibility left and will add depth to a position that saw multiple injuries last season.

4 more athletes commit to IU football

Sunday, June 26,2011 7:51 p.m.

With four additional commitments from rising high school senior football players last week, IU continues to build its 2012 recruiting class numbers despite a late start.

Indianapolis earns Big Ten football title game

Sunday, June 5,2011 8:03 p.m.

Indianapolis will play host to the Big Ten’s football championship game through 2015, the conference announced Sunday.

Ohio State coach fired: The 'Buck' stops here

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, June 1,2011 8:09 p.m.

The fallout from Jim Tressel's cover-up of his players' memorabilia sales and his subsequent resignation is a crying shame for Ohio State University, an institution that has done a pretty good job of talking the talk in terms of doing things in an honorable manner over the years, writes Frank Therber.

Former IU quarterback dies of leukemia at 44

Monday, May 23,2011 2:52 p.m.

Dave Schnell led the Hoosiers to victory in the 1988 Liberty Bowl, of which he earned MVP honors, as well as in two other bowl games during his collegiate career.

Brewer selected 117th by Giants, Doss slides to Baltimore with 123rd pick

By Justin Albers · Sunday, May 1,2011 11:40 p.m.

James Brewer’s phone began to ring. This was the call he had been waiting for his entire life.

Four former Hoosiers anticipate finding teams during NFL Draft

By Justin Albers · Wednesday, April 27,2011 10:20 p.m.

With the NFL Draft beginning today, quarterback Ben Chappell, offensive lineman James Brewer and wide receivers Tandon Doss and Terrance Turner will wait to hear their names called.

Column: Wilson quickly changing culture of IU football

By Justin Albers · Monday, April 18,2011 8:41 p.m.

There’s just something different about the IU football team. When I talk to the players and coaches now, I get the feeling they are no longer the soft little brother that has been toyed with by other Big Ten teams for years.

Spring game provides preview of season storylines

By Justin Albers · Sunday, April 17,2011 10:36 p.m.

The Hoosiers defeated Indiana 27-24 in Saturday’s spring football game at Memorial Stadium.

Football team ready for spring game

By Justin Albers · Friday, April 15,2011 1:04 a.m.

With spring practice ending, watch for these five things in the Cream vs. Crimson Spring Game at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

James Hardy returns to IU to get his degree with football still on his mind

By Justin Albers · Thursday, April 7,2011 10:44 p.m.

James Hardy, a former IU wide receiver and new member of the Baltimore Ravens, is back in Bloomington this semester to finish his final 12 credit hours and to train for next season.

Doss holds own pro day

Wednesday, April 6,2011 10:28 p.m.

Former IU wide receiver Tandon Doss returned to Bloomington on Wednesday for his pro day.

Seniors making strides under new coach’s high-energy style defense

By Justin Albers · Thursday, March 31,2011 10:53 p.m.

As soon as Mike Ekeler’s linebackers heard his name, they couldn’t help but smile. They were excited about what the new linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator is trying to build.

New season, new approach for Belcher

By Justin Albers · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:21 p.m.

After deciding to put his NFL dreams on hold, Damarlo Belcher is returning to IU for his senior season with a different mindset.

IU’s Willis not suspended by Office of Student Ethics

By Justin Albers · Friday, March 11,2011 12:06 a.m.

IU running back Darius Willis will not be suspended by the University for an alleged domestic assault, a source close to Willis said Thursday. The woman involved in the case filed a protective order against Willis on Jan. 14.

IU football player will not be suspended for alleged domestic assault

By Justin Albers · Thursday, March 10,2011 5:29 p.m.

IU running back Darius Willis will not be suspended by the University for an alleged domestic assault, a source close to Willis said Thursday. The woman filed a protective order against Willis on Jan. 14.

Student files protective order against IU football player

By Nick Cusack · Thursday, March 3,2011 12:53 a.m.

An IU student filed a protective order against IU football running back Darius Willis a month after she reported domestic battery to the police.

Ekeler’s arrival from Nebraska has him ‘living in a van down by the river’

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Tuesday, March 1,2011 11:51 p.m.

He arrived in Bloomington on Jan. 4. Since then, he has been hustling from 5 a.m. to midnight, launching into a mission many would call impossible: Turning a team that has spent the last three years in the basement of the Big Ten into a powerhouse.

Doss gets high appraisal at NFL Combine

By Justin Albers · Monday, Feb. 28,2011 12:35 a.m.

Tandon Doss was already a step behind some of his peers when he was unable to show off his skills at the Senior Bowl. Doss left IU after his junior year and was ineligible to participate in the event.

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