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Brand: NCAA's next crusade is overspending

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Herman · Friday, Nov. 5,2004 12:40 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- With a package of academic reforms in place, the NCAA's next crusade will address what its president calls a dangerous drift toward professionalism and sports entertainment.

Colts, Vikings ready for showdown

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Nov. 5,2004 12:38 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning leads the AFC in passer rating and touchdown passes this season. Daunte Culpepper has done the same in the NFC. Now each quarterback might have to perform perfectly.

Hoosiers ready for Penn State, Big Ten tourney

By John Fischer and Kyle Sackowski · Thursday, Nov. 4,2004 12:25 a.m.

The last time the women's soccer team matched up against the Penn State Nittany Lions, IU suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. But this time the Hoosiers are aiming for an upset.

Team dominates IUPUI 4-0, reach 14 wins for 18th straight season

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Nov. 4,2004 12:21 a.m.

The stat books will mark Wednesday night's men's soccer game as senior goalkeeper Jay Nolly's eighth shutout of the season, but the reality is that he barely even needed to show up. IU dominated in-state rival IUPUI in every sense of the word, holding the Jaguars without a shot for the entire 90 minutes.

Peterson runs now, wants to be dentist later

By Ricardo Hernandez · Thursday, Nov. 4,2004 12:20 a.m.

As a freshman in high school, IU senior Mindy Peterson crossed the Illinois State Cross Country Championship finish line in 26th place. This is outstanding for being only a freshman, but she wasn't just an ordinary freshman.

Praibis selected for elite ITA tournament

By Eamonn Brennan · Thursday, Nov. 4,2004 12:18 a.m.

It isn't every week that IU men's tennis players get to test their might against the best in the country. This week, however, senior Jakub Praibis will get to do just that as he takes on some of the top players in the country at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's National Indoor Championships at the University of Michigan.

Preseason schedule tips off

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Nov. 4,2004 12:16 a.m.

Following a losing season featuring many breakdowns, the IU basketball team starts its first of two scheduled tune-ups tonight against Bellarmine, an attempt to get the Hoosiers started and running for the upcoming season. The exhibition game's tip-off is set for 8 p.m.

Rookie Sanders gets stops, passing marks after replacing Doss

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:38 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bob Sanders never doubted his skills. All he wanted was a chance to show how he could play. In Sunday's 45-35 loss at Kansas City, Sanders earned his biggest opportunity of the season when he replaced the injured Mike Doss. He finished with nine tackles, one fumble recovery and emerged as one of the Colts' few bright spots on an otherwise bleak defensive day.

Artest leads hobbled Pacers into start of season

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Krawczynski · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:37 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Indiana Pacers lost their third starter to injury in the preseason, one player rose up to provide the voice of reason and a calming influence.

Successful season ends in Regional loss

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

IU soccer is synonymous with success. IU soccer teams have produced six national championships, 16 College Cup appearances, 27 All-American honorees and the most successful coach in NCAA history. Beating the Hoosiers can make a season a success for many teams.

Third-place finish welcome sight for IU

By Bill Meehan · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:24 p.m.

After an NCAA-mandated day off, the IU women's rowing team is a little more buoyant at its Lake Lemon boathouse. Sunday at the Head of the Elk, the IU Varsity Eight earned a bronze medal in a third-place finish tied with Big Ten and in-state rival Purdue.

Hoosiers end regular season tonight

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:21 p.m.

Wednesday night will mark the end of another Big Ten championship season for the IU men's soccer team as it closes out the regular season at 7 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Players arrested on Halloween

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:19 p.m.

After a win over then-No. 23 Minnesota 30-21 Saturday afternoon, two IU football players were arrested for criminal mischief and resisting law enforcement early Halloween morning. The altercation took place at the 1400 block of North Lincoln Avenue around 2 a.m. Sunday.

Auburn moves into third in latest BCS rankings

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 11:47 p.m.

Auburn University needs three victories and a little help to play for a national title. The Tigers moved into third place in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday, while Southern California and Oklahoma held firmly to the top two spots.

Defense springs to action, halts Gopher attack

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 11:46 p.m.

Rush defense has long been a sore spot for the IU football team this season as the team gave up an average of 213.1 yards per game on the ground, ranking them next to last in the Big Ten. The situation was especially foreboding coming into Saturday's Homecoming game against a Minnesota ground game that averaged 278.4 rushing yards per game.

Freshman adjusts to American game

By Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 11:45 p.m.

When she first came to IU, freshman Frederique Meeuwsen did not know what to expect. Recruited by IU coach Amy Robertson from her home town in Zuid-Schawoude, Holland, Meeuwsen was not accustomed to the collegiate style of play.

IU outruns Minnesota for 30-21 win

By Dan Click · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 1:08 a.m.

Things were looking scary for IU's football team following Saturday's first quarter. The Hoosiers fell behind 14-0 to No. 24 Minnesota in front of a Homecoming crowd at Memorial Stadium. But then the Hoosiers put on the mask of the team that started the season 2-0, and treated the crowd to a 30-21 upset win against the Golden Gophers.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:32 a.m.

Women's swim and dive falls to ASU Saturday, the No. 17 ranked IU women's swimming and diving team took on No. 21 Arizona State University in Bloomington at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. After going through a shortened meet of only 16 events, the Hoosiers fell to the Sun Devils, 156.5-142.5.

Back on home turf, Hoosiers win 2

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:30 a.m.

It took two goals by freshman Frederique Meeuwsen to give the Hoosiers their first Big Ten win, 3-1 versus Ohio State.

Steelers beat Patriots; Chiefs corral Colts