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IU team rides 10-game win streak into postseason play

By Kyle Abrell · Wednesday, Feb. 27,2008 12:30 a.m.

The IU Hockey team will leave icy Bloomington’s for the warmth of Florida this spring break. But unlike most college students headed south, it will be all business when the players arrive.

Perseverance leads to black belt in Tae Kwon Do Club

By Lauren Savitskas · Wednesday, Feb. 27,2008 12:29 a.m.

Wood chips flew as the Tae Kwon Do Club finished the first belt test this semester for candidates trying to work their way through the hierarchy.

Badminton club nets ‘rewarding experience’ for entire IU campus

By Jonathan Benedek · Wednesday, Feb. 27,2008 12:28 a.m.

While badminton is often portrayed as a sport white-collar senior citizens play in their backyards, Dobrin Bossev, assistant physics professor, has a different perspective.

Severance package prohibits Sampson from suing

Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 3:11 a.m.

Former IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson’s severance agreement stipulates that he cooperate with IU during its investigation into five major recruiting violations alleged by the NCAA. SLIDESHOW: The Sampson saga VIDEO: Greenspan press conference DOCUMENT: Severance agreement

IU upsets No. 20 Ohio State in overtime 69-61

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 3:07 a.m.

For the first 33 minutes of Monday’s game between IU and No. 20 Ohio State at Assembly Hall, the visitors looked like the better team. For the last seven minutes of regulation and in overtime, the Buckeyes could barely keep up.

Coach-turned-broadcaster talks hoops with Hoosiers

By Brandon Smith · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:56 a.m.

Former UCLA coach and current ESPN/ABC broadcaster Steve Lavin spoke about coaching, college athletics and sports media Monday night in front of a packed house at the Ernie Pyle Auditorium.

Dakich, Hoosiers to host Buckeyes

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:51 a.m.

Dan Dakich’s wife, Jackie, was in the dentist’s chair Thursday afternoon when she first heard her husband was going to coach at his alma mater. The problem? It wasn’t true ... yet.

Smiles all around after IU upsets No. 20 OSU

By Brian Buckey · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:36 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team was all smiles after its 69-61 overtime win over No. 20 Ohio State on Monday night at Assembly Hall.

No. 12 Hoosiers seek Big Ten Championship

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:36 a.m.

Kelvin Sampson’s seat on the team bus has already been filled.

University, Sampson reach $750,000 settlement deal late on Friday

By Chris Engel · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:13 p.m.

The speculation is finally over: Kelvin Sampson is finished coaching the IU men’s basketball team. As part of the settlement, Sampson will be paid $750,000, agreeing not to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against the University. SLIDESHOW: The Sampson saga VIDEO: Greenspan press conference DOCUMENT: Severance agreement DOCUMENT: Sampson's contract DOCUMENT: Letter of allegations DOCUMENT: Notice of allegations

IU officials defend Sampson’s buyout; chancellor doesn’t believe donations will suffer

By Trevor brown · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:11 p.m.

Avoiding a possible lawsuit, such as the one brought on by former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O’Brien, likely played a role in IU’s decision not to fire Sampson, said University Chancellor Ken Gros Louis.

Players compete with former coach on their minds

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:22 a.m.

A little more than 24 hours after their coach resigned, IU players Armon Bassett and Jordan Crawford faced questions about their own futures. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Dan Dakich waves following his first game as the IU's interim head basketball coach versus Northwestern.

Dakich’s dream becomes reality after years as IU player, assistant coach

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:21 a.m.

Dan Dakich’s dream has always been to coach basketball at IU. When Kelvin Sampson resigned as IU coach Friday following a week-long investigation into recruiting violations, Dan Dakich, 45, was named interim head coach. PODCAST: That's What He Said

Dakich chosen by Greenspan over fellow assistant coach McCallum

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:15 a.m.

Greenspan did not specifically address why he picked Dakich and not McCallum for the interim position. McCallum was not accused of any wrongdoing as an assistant at Oklahoma, and neither coach was mentioned in the NCAA violations report.

Upset-minded Hoosiers pummel No. 10 Wildcats

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:37 a.m.

In surprising fashion, the No. 21 Hoosiers (13-8, 2-6) shocked host No. 10 Northwestern (8-9, 3-5) to finish out the season.

Hoosiers split matches in the South

By Kevin Luchansky · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:36 a.m.

The No. 56 IU men’s tennis team (7-2) started off its weekend doubleheader in Alabama on a strong note, defeating the Troy Trojans by a score of 5-2, but lost to No. 20 Alabama 6-1.

Late comeback for IU falls short

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:36 a.m.

A late resurgence and a number of close calls contributed to the Hoosiers’ loss this weekend as No. 28 IU (8-3) fell 4-3 to No. 19 Wake Forest.

Hoosiers pull out win in final game of series

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:35 a.m.

Sunday morning came down an hour early for the IU baseball team, and it delivered in fine fashion. After losing their first two games of the season to Louisiana State, the Hoosiers pulled out a 7-6 ninth-inning victory to take game three and avoid the sweep.

Sports commentator to speak at IU

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:34 a.m.

Former UCLA men’s basketball coach and current ESPN and ABC sports commentator Steve Lavin will speak tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Ernie Pyle Auditorium.

IU loses Big Ten title

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:34 a.m.

With several teams ranked ahead of the No. 21 Hoosiers at the Big Ten championships this past weekend, IU coach Ray Looze knew it would be nearly impossible to repeat as Big Ten champions.

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