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Former men's basketball interim head coach Dan Dakich shows frustration during the Hoosier's 103-74 loss to Michigan State on Sunday, March 2, 2008 in East Lansing, Mich.

‘I never felt like I had to be vindicated’

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Dan Dakich has regrets. He regrets putting a man on the ball in the Big Ten Tournament against Minnesota, a game the Hoosiers lost when Blake Hoffarber’s desperation shot dropped in the basket during the game’s dying seconds. “I’ve never lost not putting a guy on the ball,” Dakich said, “and twice I’ve lost putting that guy on the ball.”AUDIO: Full interview with Dan Dakich


Senior golfer Drew Allenspach, IUSA president Luke Fields, and IUSA Co-director of Public Relations Stefanie Smith participate in an IUSA-sponsored forum at which audience members were able to discuss issues concerning the hiring of a new IU Athletics Director Tuesday night in the Frangipani Room at the IMU.

Students chime in on athletic director search

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The IU Student Association hosted a student forum Tuesday night in the Indiana Memorial Union Frangipani Room featuring IU Athletics Director Search Committee Student Representative Drew Allenspach.


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Will someone look at Westbrook?

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Is there any doubt who your No. 1 pick would be if you were on the clock in your fantasy draft tomorrow? LaDanian Tomlinson? Not for me.


IU wide receiver Ray Fisher makes a catch during a practice on Sept. 8 on the football practice field near the Mellencamp Pavilion.

Safety's status questionable for Ball State game

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Three days remain before the IU football team takes on its first real test of the season. So at practice Tuesday, all was back to normal after the team’s bye week, except for one noticeable absence.



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NCAA extends deadline for response to ‘failure to monitor’

The IU Department of Athletics today received a letter from the NCAA extending the deadline for the University’s response to the “failure to monitor” allegation leveled against the department. According to the letter, the original Sept. 17 deadline has been moved to Sept. 26.Visit the Basketblog for more information.


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Ice hockey team holds call-out

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The 2008-09 IU men’s club ice hockey team will host three call-out meetings in September at the Pan American Plaza Skating Rink in Indianapolis. “The meetings help establish which guys we will place on the ice when we get to games,” said IU coach Tom Orr. Last season proved to be successful for the team, as they made it to the Division II National Championship game before falling to Davenport University.


Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai, bottom, is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye, left, and cornerback Charles Tillman for a safety in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sept. 7 in Indianapolis. Addai hasn't topped 50 yards in a game yet, the Colts are averaging 2.3 yards a carry and Peyton Manning already has been sacked four times. This isn't how Indianapolis is used to playing.

Colts run game struggles in first 2 games

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Indianapolis wants to get back to basics. Sure, it can rely on Peyton Manning and his Pro Bowl receivers to produce big numbers and improbable comebacks. But if the Colts intend to win another Super Bowl, they know it will take more than Manning’s trusty right arm. They must begin running the ball effectively.


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The Dallas Star wears Prada

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There’s more to the Dallas Stars’ new left wing Sean Avery than meets the eye. In the hockey world, he is infamous. He is known as the NHL’s No. 1 “bad boy,” as opposing players voted him the NHL’s most hated player of 2007 in “The Hockey News”. The reasoning? He has had numerous arguments with coaches and teammates, and he has a reputation for consistently being near the top of the league in penalty minutes.


Kimberly Kopecky gets thrown as part of a Brazilian Jiujitsu demonstration Saturday afternoon at the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center.

Something for every student

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Ranging from the tall, muscular senior Owen Dickey to the slim, witty sophomore William Peabody to the everyday senior Brian Pike, club sports at IU host a variety of interests and styles. For these three students, each has found a passion. Dickey participates in rugby, while Peabody is an active participant in rowing and Pike practices hapkido. “(Club sports) are an excellent program,” said Pike, the hapkido club’s president. “It’s a great opportunity for students to try something new and exciting.”






IU junior Abby Housenstein breaks a board Saturday afternoon at the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center.

Breaking the Ice

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The sounds of shouts, clapping and the thuds of bodies hitting mats filled the Ora L. Wildermuth basketball courts Saturday as a dozen groups gathered for the latest installment of the Martial Arts Fest.