Football

No sellout, but IU football meets obligations in DC

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Nov. 19,2010 12:40 a.m.

Miserable, monsoon-like conditions for Monday’s Philadelphia road blowout of the home Washington Redskins brought 84,912 fans to FedExField.

Penn State third-string QB steps into key role

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Nov. 19,2010 12 a.m.

Penn State's answer to a slow start this season came at the hands of third-string, walk-on quarterback Matthew McGloin. The sophomore quarterback led Penn State to wins in three of its last four games.

Column: ‘Next man up’ not working for IU

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Nov. 18,2010 11:58 p.m.

IDS football columnist Justin Albers writes that one struggle of the IU football team this season is the team's inability to fulfill the 'next man up' strategy.

Lynch expects Chappell to be available Saturday

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Nov. 15,2010 10:12 p.m.

Even though the senior quarterback has been banged up throughout the year, last week was the first time he left the game because of an injury. But the IU coach said he is optimistic about Chappell’s chances to return Saturday against Penn State.

Column: Glass should not accept humiliating loss to Wisconsin

By Justin Albers · Monday, Nov. 15,2010 1:05 a.m.

The IU Athletics Director has to do something to prove he’s not satisfied with mediocrity following Saturday's 83-20 loss to the No. 6 Badgers, Justin Albers writes.

Injury to Chappell deflates football team, Lynch says

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Nov. 15,2010 12:50 a.m.

The senior signal caller did not return to the game after leaving in the second quarter with a hip injury.

After 83-20 loss, IU suffers worst Big Ten start since 1996

By Geoffrey Miller · Saturday, Nov. 13,2010 11:06 a.m.

The IU football team allowed the most points by a Big Ten team since 1950 on Saturday in an 83-20 loss to No. 7 Wisconsin in Madison, Wis.

From 1 battlefield to another: Bush makes move from soldier to IU defense

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Nov. 12,2010 12:33 a.m.

Kevin Bush, an Iraq war veteran turned IU football player, has motivated friend and teammate Darius Johnson, and it is paying dividends for the IU defense.

Column: Losing culture is biggest issue for IU football

By Justin Albers · Friday, Nov. 12,2010 12:14 a.m.

The concerning thing about IU footabll has less to do with the actual players on the field and more to do with the program as a whole. A losing culture has been established, and the current players are left with the burden of fixing it, writes columnist Justin Albers.

Many factors contribute to decision on Lynch's future

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Nov. 12,2010 12:11 a.m.

Courtesy of a winless five-game stretch to start Big Ten play, IU coach Bill Lynch's future as the Hoosiers’ football leader beyond the 2010 season remains very much in doubt.

Column: Let ND's Kelly decide his fate with opportunity at hand

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, Nov. 10,2010 12:05 a.m.

National sports columnist Frank Therber writes neither Brian Kelly nor Notre Dame Athletics Director Jack Swarbrick should be fired after the tragic accident that took the life of team videographer Declan Sullivan two weeks ago.

Lynch unsure of extent of injuries to key players

By Geoffrey Miller · Tuesday, Nov. 9,2010 12 a.m.

The IU coach addresses injuries in Saturday's loss to then-No. 15 Iowa, receiver Damarlo Belcher's morale and next weekend's contest at No. 6 Wisconsin in his weekly press conference.

Column: It was right there for Hoosiers

By Justin Albers · Monday, Nov. 8,2010 1:01 a.m.

A huge Big Ten upset and possibly a turning point in IU football's culture slipped through the grasp of junior wide receiver Damarlo Belcher, Justin Albers writes.

Lynch gets animated at officials, jump-starts football team

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Nov. 8,2010 12:42 a.m.

The IU coach's fiery sideline demeanor seemed to fuel the fire within his players during Saturday's 18-13 loss to No. 15 Iowa at Memorial Stadium.

Hoosiers fall to Iowa on final play of game

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Nov. 8,2010 12:39 a.m.

The Hoosiers (4-5, 0-5) came up one play short of knocking off then-No.15 Iowa (7-2, 4-1) in Saturday’s 18-13 loss.

Upset bid falls through IU's hands, 18-13

By Geoffrey Miller · Saturday, Nov. 6,2010 3:48 p.m.

IU loses their fifth-straight Big Ten game to No. 15 Iowa 18-13 after last-minute touchdown pass falls incomplete.

Hoosiers prepare for last home game

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Nov. 5,2010 12:55 a.m.

The Hoosiers (4-4, 0-4) face Iowa (6-2, 3-1) for their final home turf tilt of the year at noon Saturday in Memorial Stadium.

Column: 5 reasons to wake up and go to Saturday’s football game

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 11:57 p.m.

IDS football columnist Justin Albers gives fans five reasons to attend Saturday's football game vs. Iowa, even if the weather is bad and the opponent is too good.

Football offense readies for stiff test vs. Iowa defense

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 11:51 p.m.

This Saturday, the Iowa defense rolls into Bloomington to take on the Hoosiers (4-4, 0-4) on Senior Day. “When you start talking about Iowa, the first thing you think about is Iowa defense,” IU coach Bill Lynch said.

Junior college transfer Thomas finds new home at IU

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 12:13 a.m.

The California native has emerged as the starting middle linebacker and now leads the Hoosiers in tackles.

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