Sports

5 years after his death, Coach Hep remembered for vision

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, June 17,2012 8:18 p.m.

On a foggy Bloomington night in June, two beacons shine brightly through the mist. They are the towers that form the North End Zone complex at Memorial Stadium, and they serve as just that: a memorial to a man who has been absent for five years. A man who never saw the towers built.

Indiana defeats Kentucky in first Junior All-Star game

By Jason Haddix · Sunday, June 17,2012 11:54 a.m.

As the college rivalry between Indiana and Kentucky seems to be ending, a new, younger version began at 8:15 p.m. Friday with the inaugural matchup between Indiana and Kentucky Junior All-Stars.

Hoosier family helps injured strength coach Morris with expensive recovery

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:14 p.m.

The IU Athletic Department creed, “The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team,” holds true as Hoosier athletes rally around Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Morris, who is recovering from a C6 spinal cord injury he sustained during a mountain bike accident May 17. Morris helps Hoosier student-athletes get bigger, faster and stronger for a living. Some of those he has helped in the past are now stepping up to help him.

Johnson signs with White Sox for $127,600

Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:07 p.m.

Former IU second baseman Micah Johnson has signed with the Chicago White Sox for $127,600, according to Baseball America.

Griffith becomes first IU football 2013 commit

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:04 p.m.

Homestead Highschool (Fort Wayne) wideout Isaac Griffith became IU's football's first 2013 commit when he accepted his scholarship offer Sunday. Griffith was participating in Head Coach Kevin Wilson's Football Camps, which run through Sunday, June 17 and will attract other IU football recruits to Bloomington.

Former IU Field Hockey standout Bashore-Smedley named to U.S. Olympic team for second time

Wednesday, June 13,2012 7:59 p.m.

Former Hoosier field hockey standout Kayla Bashore-Smedley has been named to the 16-player United States Olympic Team for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, USA Field Hockey announced Monday.

Student-athletes help their mentor with expensive recovery

By Jason Haddix · Tuesday, June 12,2012 3:54 p.m.

The IU Athletic Department creed, “The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team”, seems to hold true as Hoosier athletes rally around Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Morris, who is recovering from a C6 spinal cord injury he sustained from a mountain bike accident on May 17.

Former IU Field Hockey standout Bashore-Smedley named to U.S. Olympic team for second time

Tuesday, June 12,2012 3:52 p.m.

Former Hoosier Field Hockey standout Kayla Bashore-Smedley has been named to the U.S. Olympic Team for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, USA Field Hockey announced Monday.

Johnson signs with White Sox for $127,600

Tuesday, June 12,2012 1:48 p.m.

Former IU second baseman Micah Johnson has signed with the Chicago White Sox for $127,600, according to Baseball America.

From childhood to college, brothers play for each other

By Alex McCarthy · Monday, June 11,2012 3:38 p.m.

Two brothers manage to stick together as they make the change from high school football to college.

IU Junior Andy Bayer wins 1,500m NCAA title

By Shannon Ireland · Sunday, June 10,2012 7:58 p.m.

Bayer finished the race in 3:43.82, crowning him the champion against Brigham Young University’s Miles Batty by just .01 seconds. It was Bayer's first NCAA title and the first outdoor champion from IU since 1993.

Hollowell leads Indiana All-Stars during 30-5 second half run to beat Kentucky All-Stars

By Joe Popely · Sunday, June 10,2012 12:13 a.m.

2012 IU Commit Jeremy Hollowell scored nine points and finished with nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 16 minutes during the finale of the 2012 Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Series at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. He energized the crowd with his defensive effort and transition baskets during a 30-5 Indiana run in the second half that put away Kentucky for an 83-73 victory.

Indiana All-Stars narrowly edge Kentucky All-Stars in Louisville

By Joe Popely · Saturday, June 9,2012 12:28 a.m.

The Kentucky All-Stars gave the Indiana All-Stars all they could handle before Indiana pulled away late for a 90-85 victory.

Zero named rowing Second Team All-American

Friday, June 8,2012 1:37 p.m.

Indiana University sophomore rower Asja Zero was named a 2012 Pocock Second Team All-American on June 4.

IU softball signee named 2012 Gatorade Indiana Softball Player of the Year

Friday, June 8,2012 11:15 a.m.

Indiana University Softball signee Brooke Boetjer was named the 2012 Gatorade Indiana Softball Player of the Year Thursday. A pitcher for South Putnam High School, Boejter has led the team to back-to-back IHSAA Class 2A state title games after winning the title last season.

2013 commits Davis, Hartman perform well in All-star scrimmage

By Jason Haddix · Thursday, June 7,2012 7:47 p.m.

In preparation of facing their counterparts from Kentucky, Indiana’s Junior and Senior All-Star teams suited up Wednesday in front of a near-capacity crowd at Pendleton Heights High School’s Arabian Arena in the second of two scrimmages, with the seniors winning 121-96.

Mayhew earns All-American honors with finish in 10,000m run at NCAA Championships

Thursday, June 7,2012 6:48 p.m.

Red-shirt junior distance runner Zach Mayhew placed 14th in the 10,000-meter run with a time of 29:43.79 Wednesday at the NCAA Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.The finish earned him Second Team All-American honors.

With help of supporters, IU strength coach continues recovery

By Joe Popely · Wednesday, June 6,2012 9 p.m.

After experiencing a C6 spinal cord injury while mountain biking, Tom Morris, IU Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, is recovering from the accident at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. IU athletes and Morris's family members have set up fundraisers for his recovery.

IU baseball players Johnson and Martin selected in 2012 MLB draft

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:51 p.m.

After playing college baseball in Btown, Micah Johnson and Chad Martin have a chance to one day play professionally in the Windy City. The IU players were selected Tuesday night in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by Chicago’s crosstown baseball rivals.

IU baseball players Johnson and Martin selected in 2012 MLB draft

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:49 p.m.

After playing college baseball in Btown, Micah Johnson and Chad Martin have a chance to one day play professionally in the Windy City. The IU players were selected Tuesday night in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by Chicago’s crosstown baseball rivals.

5 years after his death, Coach Hep remembered for vision

Indiana defeats Kentucky in first Junior All-Star game

Hoosier family helps injured strength coach Morris with expensive recovery

Johnson signs with White Sox for $127,600

Griffith becomes first IU football 2013 commit

Former IU Field Hockey standout Bashore-Smedley named to U.S. Olympic team for second time

Student-athletes help their mentor with expensive recovery

Former IU Field Hockey standout Bashore-Smedley named to U.S. Olympic team for second time

Johnson signs with White Sox for $127,600

From childhood to college, brothers play for each other

IU Junior Andy Bayer wins 1,500m NCAA title

Hollowell leads Indiana All-Stars during 30-5 second half run to beat Kentucky All-Stars

Indiana All-Stars narrowly edge Kentucky All-Stars in Louisville

Zero named rowing Second Team All-American

IU softball signee named 2012 Gatorade Indiana Softball Player of the Year

2013 commits Davis, Hartman perform well in All-star scrimmage

Mayhew earns All-American honors with finish in 10,000m run at NCAA Championships

With help of supporters, IU strength coach continues recovery

IU baseball players Johnson and Martin selected in 2012 MLB draft

IU baseball players Johnson and Martin selected in 2012 MLB draft

Melania Trump grants IU, Purdue $2 million in scholarships

City councilmember Sydney Zulich announces run for Bloomington mayor

Cignetti updates on eligibility, position battles as Indiana football season looms

Indiana men’s soccer opens season with emphatic victory over Notre Dame

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