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Hoosiers begin season with high expectations

By Josh Bagriansky · Thursday, Nov. 15,2007 1:13 p.m.

The IU swimming and diving team experienced mixed results last season. The men garnered a fourth place conference finish and Top-20 NCAA ranking, while the women won their first Big Ten conference title since 2003. IU coach Ray Looze thinks the women’s impressive finish needs to become commonplace on both teams.

Sampson inks future of Hoosier basketball

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Nov. 15,2007 12:17 a.m.

Four recruits signed to play for IU coach Kelvin Sampson and the Hoosiers on Wednesday, National Letter of Intent Signing Day. Forwards Devin Ebanks and Tom Pritchard and guards Terrell Holloway and Matt Roth comprise Sampson’s second IU recruiting class.

Freeney put on injured reserve

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 10:23 p.m.

Dwight Freeney’s season is over, and now Simeon Rice has a chance to start anew in Indianapolis.

Wedge wins AL Manager of the Year award

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 10:20 p.m.

Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge barely made a ripple as players. Backup catchers, they both batted a pedestrian .233 in the big leagues. All that time spent pondering on the bench paid off. Far more successful in the dugout than on the field, they were honored Wednesday as managers of the year.

Knicks fine Stephon Marbury more than $180,000 for skipping game at Phoenix

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 10:19 p.m.

After a summer of lawsuits and tabloid headlines, the New York Knicks wanted to get back to basketball. So much for that plan. The team fined Stephon Marbury more than $180,000 after he blew off Tuesday night’s game against Phoenix, the latest clash between the disgruntled point guard and coach Isiah Thomas.

IU hosts Hoosierland Open this week

By Josh Bagriansky · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 10:19 p.m.

The IU swimming and diving team will play host to the Hoosierland Open at the Counsilman/Billingsley Aquatic Center beginning today and continuing through Saturday. The competition will be fierce, and some of the nation’s top programs will be in action, including UC-Berkeley, Tennessee, Penn State and Kentucky.

How the Hoosiers will bring home the Big Ten title

By Jonathan Hines · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 8:21 p.m.

The pieces are in place. The potential is there. The hype and hot air is enough to make steam pour out of Dick Vitale’s ears.

Freshman class brings depth, energy to squad

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:12 p.m.

Mix six college freshmen, six pounds of sugar and a basketball together.

Legette-Jack ‘dedicated to the game’

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:10 p.m.

There might not be enough words in the English language to describe Felisha Legette-Jack. But that doesn’t stop people from trying.

From D.J. to E.J.

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:09 p.m.

One’s a senior. The other, a freshman.

Freshman guard Crawford impresses team early

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:06 p.m.

With the headlines concerning freshman guard Eric Gordon’s recruitment all over the media, the last-minute commitment of freshman guard Jordan Crawford likely did not register on the radar of most Hoosier fans last November.

Bassett ready to become point guard full-time

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:04 p.m.

The expectations have been set high for sophomore guard Armon Bassett.

Amber Jackson brings ‘passion,’ post presence to Hoosier lineup

By Brian Buckey · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:03 p.m.

The tattoo rests on the upper part of her right arm. The Chinese letters combine to spell out “passion.”

Sampson signs 4 recruits for 2008-09 class

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7:01 p.m.

Four recruits signed to play for IU coach Kelvin Sampson and the Hoosiers Wednesday on National Letter of Intent Signing Day.

Senior guard Nikki Smith embraces leadership role

By Brian Buckey · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 7 p.m.

On a young and relatively inexperienced IU women’s basketball team, senior guard Nikki Smith stands out in more ways than one.

Sanctions timeline

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 6:54 p.m.

Timeline of the recruiting violations by the IU men's basketball team coaching staff:

Sanctions cast cloud over season

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 6:47 p.m.

No matter how far the IU men’s basketball team travels in the NCAA Tournament this year, many Hoosier fans still will not be happy with the program come April.

Thomas scores 21 in Hoosier win

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 1:36 a.m.

Jori Davis came a rebound shy of a double-double in her first collegiate start and Whitney Thomas poured in 21 points as the IU women’s basketball team defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 74-56 Tuesday night at Assembly Hall. Thomas, a junior forward, also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists.

Middleton boasts extra incentive in battle for Old Oaken Bucket

By Tom Kir · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 12:49 a.m.

When he plays against Purdue and Boilermaker coach Joe Tiller on Saturday, sophomore defensive end Greg Middleton might have some extra motivation to wreak havoc in the backfield. Middleton verbally committed to play for the Boilermakers while in high school.

Richter, McLoughlin reach quarterfinals

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2007 12:08 a.m.

Six IU tennis players, three of whom were seeded in the 64-player draw, competed in the Big Ten Singles Championship in Ann Arbor, Mich., this past weekend.

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