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Hoosiers prepare for 1st full offseason under Sampson

By Matt Mattucci · Tuesday, March 27,2007 12 a.m.

It’s been more than a week since IU’s 54-49 loss to the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Already, the Hoosiers are beginning their offseason work and preparing for the 2007-08 campaign. IU coach Kelvin Sampson said the squad will now focus on catching up academically, but the players will also begin their offseason workouts soon. “Strength training will be a huge point of emphasis (in the offseason), especially for the young kids,” Sampson said last Thursday during his weekly news conference. “We do a lot of explosive work and a little bit of everything. With the rule set up for time allowed, we have to shut down everything the week before finals, so we have a three-week window to practice.”

Alumni allowed back in pits to coach Little 500, says IUSF

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

After the 2006 Little 500, the IU Student Foundation created a new rule that would bar nonstudents from coaching in the pits on race day. But on Friday, the organization announced it had changed its mind.

Strong pitching leads IU to series sweep against IPFW

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith wants power from his lineup, but he didn’t get it this weekend. Instead, Smith got two wins playing small ball as his Hoosiers swept a shortened two-game series with IU-Purdue University at Fort Wayne at Sembower Field.

Former Hoosier and current member of the Columbus Crew Ned Grabavoy moves the ball up the field during IU’s 1-0 loss against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

Former IU standouts impressed by Hoosier team

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – During their years at IU, former Hoosier standout soccer players Danny O’Rourke, Jed Zayner and Ned Grabavoy received their A’s in “Soccer 101.” Now, all three players have reached the next level as professional players for MLS’s Columbus Crew.

Hoosiers use scrimmage at Lake Lemon to gauge early-season progess

By Whitney Mitchell · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Although the IU rowing team left Lake Lemon disappointed after its loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, the defeat might have taught them just how much potential they have as team.

Junior grabs first individual tourney victory

By Ari Shifron · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Many athletes dream about success at whatever they do. IU junior Elaine Harris said last week she was hoping to follow in former IU golfer Shannon Johnson’s footsteps. Chalk that up as a success. Seven days after scoring her first Big Ten golfer of the week honor, Harris scored her first career individual tournament title at the Mountain View Collegiate in Tucson, Ariz.

2006 champ ATO fails to qualify for Little 500

By Chris Engel · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Though the fields for the men’s and women’s Little 500 were set Saturday, the biggest story of the day was who didn’t make the race. Defending men’s champion Alpha Tau Omega failed to make the field for the 57th men’s Little 500 after faulting on all three qualification attempts.

IU goes 6-0 during weekend road trip to Pennsylvania

By Tom Kir · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Barry King and the IU women’s water polo team were confident they were going to be the best team in the pool for their six road contests throughout Pennsylvania this weekend. And the results certainly backed up their swagger heading into the weekend.

IUSF lifts ban on coach

By Chris Engel · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Fourteen months after receiving a lifetime ban from the Little 500, Team Major Taylor coach Courtney Bishop has been reinstated by the IU Student Foundation. “It’s great to be back,” Bishop said. “I’ve been shocked before, so the decision is what the decision is.” IUSF Director Jenny Bruffey said the foundation lifted Bishop’s ban Friday, the same day the organization reversed a rule that banned alumni from coaching in the pits during the race.

Hoosiers split matches with ranked Big Ten foes

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

The IU men’s tennis team stands at 1-2 in the Big Ten after splitting a pair of matches this weekend. The Hoosiers (11-7) fell to No. 23 Minnesota on Saturday 5-2, but they stormed back with a 6-1 win against Iowa on Sunday.

IU recruit Gordon, North Central fall short in state finals

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – It took 30 seconds for IU recruit and Indianapolis North Central star guard Eric Gordon to show how good he was in Saturday night’s Indiana Boys Basketball 4A state final. Then, not long afterward, East Chicago Central showed it took more than Eric Gordon to win a state championship.

Home runs lead Hoosiers to 3rd-place finish

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Home runs were the theme in each of the Hoosiers’ four victories in this weekend’s IU Classic.

IU stays unbeaten in Big Ten after weekend trip

By Kevin Kane · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s tennis team’s weekend matches could be characterized with one word: determination.

Hoosiers allow 1 goal in exhibition vs. pro team

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite its relative lack of experience, the IU soccer team still made a strong showing against MLS’s Columbus Crew, who IU played in an exhibition match on Saturday.

Former Hoosier Alford tells Iowa he’s leaving

By Aaron Beard and Luke Meredith · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa coach Steve Alford told his players during a team meeting Thursday that he is leaving to take over at New Mexico.

Men’s riders seek pole position, green jersey

By Chris Engel · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Growing up in Indianapolis, freshman Ryan Weisberger wanted to participate in the Little 500. The Phi Gamma Delta rookie will get his first taste of the competition this Saturday at qualifications.

Defending men's Little 500 champions fail to qualify for this year's race

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Though the fields for the men’s and women’s Little 500 were set Saturday, the biggest story of the day was who did not make the race.

IU's tournament run ends with loss at South Dakota State

By John Wustrow · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

On Monday, IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack referred to her team as the sensational seven. But on Thursday night, seven dressed players were not enough for the Hoosiers, as they fell to South Dakota State in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament 60-53 in front of a sold-out crowd in Brookings, S.D.

Warm weather of Arizona awaits Hoosier golfers

By Ari Shifron · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

What a difference one tournament can make. After a record-setting day at the UNLV Spring Invitational, the IU women’s golf team is brimming with confidence. “We have great momentum” after last week, IU coach Clint Wallman said.

Little 500 pole spots up for grabs