Football

Column: Coaching stress not unusual

By Justin Albers · Friday, Sept. 24,2010 12:17 a.m.

College football coaching is tough, it’s stressful and it’s time-consuming. It is not, however, any more difficult, stressful or time-consuming than other professions, writes columnist Justin Albers.

IU football hopes practice tweaks produce more rush yards

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Sept. 24,2010 12:06 a.m.

Lost in the shuffle of a successful passing game last week was a running game that sputtered its way through most of the contest and served as a point of concern for the Hoosiers.

Kentucky connects IU’s football opponents

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Sept. 24,2010 12:02 a.m.

IU's last two opponents have shared something in common: playing Kentucky the week before playing IU. The Hoosiers are using Kentucky game film to its advantage.

Football ticket sales reach 13-year high

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, Sept. 23,2010 1:03 a.m.

A 2-0 start and a highly-touted offense for the IU football program have IU’s athletics ticket office fulfilling the most football season ticket orders in 13 years.

Belcher emerging as go-to receiver for 2-0 football team

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Sept. 23,2010 12:09 a.m.

Junior wide receiver Damarlo Belcher’s big frame has helped him become IU’s leading receiver for the first two games this season.

Chappell named to Allstate Good Works Team

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 21,2010 5:03 p.m.

Senior quarterback Ben Chappell picked up his second award this week as he was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Chappell earns 2nd career weekly Big Ten award

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Sept. 20,2010 11:41 p.m.

The Bloomington native Ben Chappell isn’t exactly a self-congratulating figure — even when he’s asked to talk about winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Chappell named Big Ten Offensive Player of Week

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Sept. 20,2010 6:48 p.m.

IU senior quarterback Ben Chappell collected his second career Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Award on Monday after his weekend 366-yard, three-touchdown performance at Western Kentucky.

Column: Hoosiers learn to weather storm after facing adversity in first quarter

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Sept. 19,2010 11:41 p.m.

IU responded to an early 7-0 deficit to score 31 unanswered points in its 38-21 win against Western Kentucky Saturday.

Defensive adjustments steer Hoosiers to win

By Geoffrey Miller · Sunday, Sept. 19,2010 11:36 p.m.

Following Western Kentucky's opening offensive series Saturday that saw running back Bobby Rainey run for 62 yards and a score, the IU defense made adjustments that allowed Rainey just 43 yards the rest of the game in the Hoosiers' 38-21 victory.

Third-down conversions propel football team to 38-21 victory

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Sept. 19,2010 11:29 p.m.

Converting 10 of 12 third downs helped the Hoosiers claim a 38-21 victory at Western Kentucky.

Hoosiers click after early stumbles, beat WKU

By Geoffrey Miller · Saturday, Sept. 18,2010 10:10 p.m.

A speedy start gave way to a brief sense of concern on the IU sideline before the Hoosiers righted the ship and cruised to a 38-21 victory Saturday night at Western Kentucky after a 16-day layover from the season opener.

LIVE: WKU leads 7-0 in 1st quarter

Saturday, Sept. 18,2010 5:07 p.m.

LIVE NOW: Join the IDS and Bloomington Herald-Times here football reporters in discussing the IU vs. Western Kentucky football game.

IU defeats Western Kenutcky 38-21

Saturday, Sept. 18,2010 5:05 p.m.

Senior quarterback Ben Chappell threw for 366 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead IU to a 38-21 victory against Western Kentucky. For Western Kentucky, it's the team's 23rd loss in a row.

IU faces team on 22-game losing streak

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Sept. 17,2010 12 a.m.

The last time the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won a football game was Sept. 20, 2008. It was a 50-9 win for the Hilltoppers against Murray State, a team that IU had just beaten two weeks prior. Since that game, WKU has dropped 22 in a row.

Column: IU’s wide receiver lineup is one of nation's best

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 11:55 p.m.

The debate ends here (or maybe this is where it begins): IU has the best group of wide receivers and tight ends in the Big Ten.

Football walk-on Beckum earns 1st start

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, Sept. 16,2010 11:51 p.m.

Junior Leon Beckum will make his first start as middle linebacker Saturday for IU. While starting is an accomplishment for any player, it seems to carry a little more weight for Beckum.

Doss prepares for his season debut

By Connor O'Gara · Tuesday, Sept. 14,2010 10:41 p.m.

Wide receiver Tandon Doss will return to action against Western Kentucky after missing the season opener with a groin injury. He says he is more than ready.

Lynch discusses Doss, WKU game

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:45 p.m.

News and notes from Bill Lynch's weekly press conference. WR Tandon Doss is healthy, RB Matt Perez is not. Also, how IU is preparing for Western Kentucky game.

Redshirt freshman Bolser finding niche with Hoosiers at tight end

By Justin Albers · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2010 10:56 p.m.

Freshman tight end Ted Bolser said he hopes to have plenty more opportunities to contribute to the IU football team this season.

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