Football

Absence makes the Hoosier heart grow stronger

By Ryan Winn · Friday, Oct. 2,2009 12:16 a.m.

Ignorance is bliss for the Hoosiers. While Thomas Gray certainly didn’t have the IU football team on his mind when he wrote his much-referenced poem in 1742, his words ring true in the Hoosiers’ 2009 Big Ten season.

Could IU give Ohio State its 'Darkest Day'?

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Oct. 2,2009 12:14 a.m.

In 1987, the 3-1 Hoosiers traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to face the Buckeyes. While this year’s game is in Bloomington, the current Hoosiers can only hope the game result is the same.

IU-Michigan game among Big Ten football's most-watched

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 1,2009 7:05 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ 36-33 loss to Michigan last week in Ann Arbor was watched in nearly 2.1 million households, the second-most ever among Big Ten football telecast on ESPN 2.

Student seating sold out for Ohio State game

Thursday, Oct. 1,2009 2:37 p.m.

Despite increasing student seating from 8,100 to 11,000, nearly a third of the normal seating, all seats for the student body for IU's Saturday matchup against No. 9 Ohio State have been sold out as of Thursday morning, according to an IU Athletics press release.

Anthony Thompson widely regarded as greatest IU football player

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 11:24 a.m.

Twenty years ago on a cold Nov. 11 afternoon in Madison, Wisc., then-IU football coach Bill Mallory roamed the sidelines of Camp Randall Stadium until he reached senior running back Anthony Thompson.

New season, new story for IU

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 11:20 a.m.

The IU football team is entering the heart of the Big Ten season not knowing exactly what kind of team they have.

5 key conference games to watch

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 11:18 a.m.

Here are five conference you have to tune into if you're a Big Ten fan.

Less than 1,000 student tickets left for Saturday's football game

By Sean Morrison · Tuesday, Sept. 29,2009 12:41 a.m.

If students plan to attend the Oct. 3 game against Ohio State and participate in the dedication of the North End Zone, they have to act fast.

1,000 student tickets remain for next football game

By Sean Morrison · Monday, Sept. 28,2009 6:43 p.m.

Less than 1,000 student tickets remain and just over 5,000 reserved seats are available for Saturday's contest, slated to kick off at 7 p.m.

Good call or bad call? Discuss it here

Monday, Sept. 28,2009 10:22 a.m.

A late controversial interception halted an IU drive late in Saturday's game, allowing No. 23 Michigan to eek out a 36-33 victory. IDS football writer Nathan Hart examines the simultaneous catch rule in a Hoosier Hype post. What do you think? Sound off on the Hoosier Hype blog.

Hoosiers' tough game ends with same sunken feeling

By Ryan Winn · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11:08 p.m.

In the midst of an exciting Week 4 contest, there was simply a feeling IU would let a victory against the Wolverines slip away.

Fans taken aback by Michigan takeaway in final minutes of close contest

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11:03 p.m.

In the first play of IU’s final drive as the team trailed 36-33, Michigan cornerback Donovan Warren wrestled the ball out of IU wideout Damarlo Belcher’s hands as the two players fell to the ground.

Hoosiers struggle in the red zone

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11 p.m.

IU finished with more total yards and time of possession than No. 23 Michigan on Saturday, but the Wolverines did one thing the Hoosiers could not. They capitalized when opportunities presented themselves.

IU’s upset bid falls short in 36-33 loss

By Nathan Hart · Saturday, Sept. 26,2009 5:35 p.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – All the parts were in place for a larger-than-life upset. After IU freshman running back Darius Willis sprinted to an 85-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, the Hoosiers just needed to make one stop.

IU comes up short against Michigan 33-36

Saturday, Sept. 26,2009 12:59 p.m.

On a cloudy Saturday in Ann Arbor, the IU football team looked to make the day a little bit gloomier for Michigan fans, but came up short against the No. 23 Wolverines, losing 33-36.

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Oklahoma State freshman wide receiver Dez Bryant runs past IU linebacker Will Patterson during the Insight Bowl Monday evening at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma State won 49-33.

Quiet man off the field, Patterson is ‘tenacious’ on it

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Sept. 25,2009 12:02 a.m.

IU senior linebacker Will Patterson is one of the most tenacious players on the roster – just ask IU senior cornerback Nick Polk.

IU to open Big Ten season with Michigan

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Sept. 24,2009 11:59 p.m.

Junior quarterback Ben Chappell was 5 months old the last time IU beat Michigan.

Hoosiers return to bullies in Michigan

By Ryan Winn · Thursday, Sept. 24,2009 11:51 p.m.

Do you remember the popular, rich and physically superior bully that pushed you around through your grade school days? If you do, then you understand how the IU football team feels when they play the University of Michigan.

College Football Hall of Fame leaving South Bend for Atlanta

By Tom Coyne · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 4:47 p.m.

SOUTH BEND — The College Football Hall of Fame, which never managed to attract the number of visitors its organizers hoped for after moving it to South Bend in 1995, is being moved to Atlanta to bring it more exposure, organizers told the city.

Kirlew named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:40 a.m.

IU defensive end Jammie Kirlew has a passion for crushing quarterbacks – and film, politics, business and community service. On Tuesday, his many talents were recognized.

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