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Dynamic offense awaits skidding 2-4 Hoosiers

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:19 a.m.

A missed block, a missed assignment or pouncing for the ball at the wrong time. That’s how the option can kill you.IU was on the losing end of that formula when the Hoosiers (2-4, 0-3) played Illinois (3-3, 1-2) a year ago at the Bloomington version of Memorial Stadium. Rashard Mendenhall, quarterback Juice Williams and wide receiver Arrelious Benn thoroughly exposed the IU defense, running for 288 yards.This time around, expect more of the same.

Senior wide receiver Brandon Walker-Roby takes a hit from Iowa defensive back Amari Spievey in front of a thinning Memorial Stadium crowd during the Hoosiers 45-9 loss to Iowa Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

IU might be without QB Lewis Saturday against Illinois

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:18 a.m.

Halting the negative momentum a four-game losing streak carries will not be easy for the IU football team (2-4). Making the task more difficult will be the possible absence of the Hoosiers’ offensive catalyst, Kellen Lewis. During practices this week, Lewis wore a protective gray immobilizing boot around his right ankle, nursing what IU coach Bill Lynch called a high-ankle sprain. “(We) went through halftime, got it re-taped and all that, and we thought that it would loosen up and we’d get him going in the second half, and it never loosened up," Lynch said of Lewis' injury sustained against Iowa. “Some athletes bounce back pretty quickly. He really hasn’t been hurt much, so we haven’t really been through this in terms of how quickly he can bounce back. Certainly, we’re hopeful that a guy like that can bounce back quicker than our 300-pound guys, just because of his body type.”

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2 vacant vice provost positions to be filled for spring semester

By Sean Morrison · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:16 a.m.

Students at IU might have to call some of their professors by a different title. Karen Hanson, IU provost, announced Thursday that the positions of vice provost for faculty and academic affairs and vice provost for undergraduate education are now available for faculty within the University wishing to apply.

IU freshman forward Carly Samp takes on four Ohio State defenders as she pushes upfield for a goal attempt on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Hoosiers look to snap skid against in-state rival Purdue, Illinois

By Brandon Smith · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:12 a.m.

The IU women’s soccer team will return home this weekend, enjoying the comforts of Bloomington for the first time since Sept. 28. The Hoosiers (5-10-0, 0-6) have been on the road the last four games, narrowly losing each game by a one-goal deficit. “I think the kids are going to be excited to get back on their pitch,” IU coach Mick Lyon said. “You know, with short, fast grass, instead of this thick, mush stuff they have up north, that’s definitely going to be to our benefit.”

Members of sorority Zeta Tau Alpha and various fraternities rehearse on Wednesday for Big Man On Campus at the Zeta sorority house.

Calling on big men

By Haley Adams · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:10 a.m.

Khaki shorts, baseball caps and Sperry Top-Siders would be unacceptable apparel at an IU Ballet rehearsal, but at Monday’s “Big Man on Campus” practice, it was the norm. BMOC is an annual male talent competition put on by Zeta Tau Alpha to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Last year’s show raised $137,000, according to IU Zeta chapter’s Web site. The house wants to raise $160,000 this year.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

IU freshman Lexie Woodson, No. 14, sets the ball as Ball State's Jennifer Boyd, No. 12, watches from across the net during the TIS Bookstore Invitational on Friday, Sept. 19 at University Gym. IU swept Ball State 3-0.

Newly refocused team to ‘fight for now’ after rough start

By Kristiana Duvnjak · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:09 a.m.

The women’s volleyball team took a step backward last weekend on the road against Minnesota and Iowa, putting them 1-5 in the Big Ten with only 14 matches left. “We just didn’t show up,” said senior captain Erica Short. “We didn’t enter the building. I don’t know who played last weekend. It wasn’t an IU program at all.”

IU sophomore Neil Wilmarth salutes the crowd following his goal assist to Andy Adlard during the Hoosiers 3-1 win against No. 9 Notre Dame on Thursday night at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Finally

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Oct. 17,2008 1:07 a.m.

The bench players stood in their black warm-ups, some wearing red beanies, waiting for the game to end and for the celebration to begin. The Hoosiers (7-4-2) finally lived up to past legends and current expectations as they defeated No. 9 Notre Dame 3-1 on Thursday. Their first home victory since a 3-2 win against Big Ten foe Wisconsin on Sept. 21 and first upset of the year, Thursday’s match marked a turning point in the season. Brushing off an away defeat to Michigan State last week, the Hoosiers entered the match ready to start a winning streak. In a team meeting this week after practice, the players and coaches discussed their strengths and weaknesses. “It’s a game that shows the players have a feeling what’s it like to have to play a 90 minute game,” said IU coach Mike Freitag. “It’s a feeling we’ve had in other games, but now we can’t forget it.” One strength of the Hoosiers, depth, was forced into action in the game’s opening minutes. Sophomore defender Rich Balchan had his nose broken in a tussle in the sixth minute and left the game, Freitag said. Freshman Tommy Meyer took his place for the remaining minutes. In the 24th minute junior defender Kevin Alston rifled the ball from 25 yards out into the right corner for his second goal of the season. “It was a rush,” Alston said. “I didn’t really expect it. It felt great.” Three minutes later, senior forward Kevin Noschang hit the ball into the bottom left corner.

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Afghan policeman fires on U.S. patrol, kills soldier

Thursday, Oct. 16,2008 11:14 p.m.

An Afghan policeman hurled a grenade and opened fire on a U.S. military foot patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing an American soldier and raising fears that insurgents have infiltrated the police.

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Medical copter crash kills little girl, crew of 3

Thursday, Oct. 16,2008 11:13 p.m.

A medical helicopter carrying a 1-year-old patient crashed and burned in a suburban Chicago forest preserve overnight, killing all four aboard. The aircraft apparently clipped a radio tower, and authorities Thursday were investigating whether the tower’s lights had been on.

IU student Joan Russick donates blood at Teter Quad during a blood drive Sept. 14, 2006.

IU, Purdue compete for Blood Bucket

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, Oct. 16,2008 11:10 p.m.

The IU-Purdue Blood challenge began Oct. 6 and ends Nov. 14. The “Blood Bucket,” a smaller version of the Old Oaken Bucket, is awarded during half time of the IU-Purdue football game on Nov. 22 to the university with the most donations.

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Former U.S. Rep. speaks for Obama

By Viktoria Nasteva · Thursday, Oct. 16,2008 11:06 p.m.

Former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton said he believes Obama really can bring change to this country, he told an audience at a local retirement community Thursday. “Barack Obama is a candidate who can give this discouraged country a lift,” Hamilton said.

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