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Players compete with former coach on their minds

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:22 a.m.

A little more than 24 hours after their coach resigned, IU players Armon Bassett and Jordan Crawford faced questions about their own futures. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Dan Dakich waves following his first game as the IU's interim head basketball coach versus Northwestern.

Dakich’s dream becomes reality after years as IU player, assistant coach

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:21 a.m.

Dan Dakich’s dream has always been to coach basketball at IU. When Kelvin Sampson resigned as IU coach Friday following a week-long investigation into recruiting violations, Dan Dakich, 45, was named interim head coach. PODCAST: That's What He Said

Dakich chosen by Greenspan over fellow assistant coach McCallum

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:15 a.m.

Greenspan did not specifically address why he picked Dakich and not McCallum for the interim position. McCallum was not accused of any wrongdoing as an assistant at Oklahoma, and neither coach was mentioned in the NCAA violations report.

Upset-minded Hoosiers pummel No. 10 Wildcats

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:37 a.m.

In surprising fashion, the No. 21 Hoosiers (13-8, 2-6) shocked host No. 10 Northwestern (8-9, 3-5) to finish out the season.

Hoosiers split matches in the South

By Kevin Luchansky · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:36 a.m.

The No. 56 IU men’s tennis team (7-2) started off its weekend doubleheader in Alabama on a strong note, defeating the Troy Trojans by a score of 5-2, but lost to No. 20 Alabama 6-1.

Late comeback for IU falls short

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:36 a.m.

A late resurgence and a number of close calls contributed to the Hoosiers’ loss this weekend as No. 28 IU (8-3) fell 4-3 to No. 19 Wake Forest.

Hoosiers pull out win in final game of series

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:35 a.m.

Sunday morning came down an hour early for the IU baseball team, and it delivered in fine fashion. After losing their first two games of the season to Louisiana State, the Hoosiers pulled out a 7-6 ninth-inning victory to take game three and avoid the sweep.

Sports commentator to speak at IU

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:34 a.m.

Former UCLA men’s basketball coach and current ESPN and ABC sports commentator Steve Lavin will speak tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Ernie Pyle Auditorium.

IU loses Big Ten title

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:34 a.m.

With several teams ranked ahead of the No. 21 Hoosiers at the Big Ten championships this past weekend, IU coach Ray Looze knew it would be nearly impossible to repeat as Big Ten champions.

IU welcomes No. 20 OSU

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:33 a.m.

Sometimes the schedule can be unforgiving.

Hoosiers escape emotional contest in Evanston

By Chris Engel · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:32 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. – After a week of turmoil, Saturday night’s game against Northwestern almost seemed like an afterthought.

IU holds on, defeats Northwestern

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Feb. 24,2008 3:40 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team ended a week of controversy with a 85-82 road victory against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday night.

Sampson resigns, reaches settlement with University

By Chris Engel · Saturday, Feb. 23,2008 12:44 a.m.

The speculation is finally over: Kelvin Sampson is finished coaching the IU men’s basketball team. Sampson and IU agreed to a $750,000 settlement on Friday. VIDEO: Greenspan press conference DOCUMENT: Sampson's contract DOCUMENT: NCAA letter of allegations DOCUMENT: NCAA notice of allegations

Dakich replaces Sampson on interim basis, will coach team Saturday

By Michael Sanserino · Saturday, Feb. 23,2008 12:21 a.m.

IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan announced during a 9 p.m. press conference Friday that former assistant Dan Dakich will replace Kelvin Sampson as head men’s basketball coach on an interim basis. BLOG: Basketblog

Sampson, Dakich release statements

By Aaron Beard · Saturday, Feb. 23,2008 12:09 a.m.

Former IU coach Kelvin Sampson and interim coach Dan Dakich released statements today after Sampson resigned.

Sampson resigns, Dakich to coach team Saturday

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 11:14 p.m.

IU coach Kelvin Sampson resigned Friday amid allegations of violating NCAA rules. Sampson's resignation comes after a week-long investigation into the allegations. BLOG: Basketblog

Judgment Day

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 10:50 p.m.

University officials will announce Friday the fate of IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, IU trustee Phil Eskew Jr. said Thursday. “It is just my understanding that there will be an announcement tomorrow,” Eskew said, after receiving an e-mail from an IU administrator about Sampson’s situation.

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Sophomore outfielder Chris Hervey catches a flyball to right field during a game against Louisville March 5, 2007.

Hoosiers to lead off season against LSU

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 3:34 a.m.

The IU baseball team is looking to improve on a mediocre 2007 campaign which saw the Hoosiers struggle to a 19-35 overall record. IU opens their season tonight against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rogue.

History repeats itself: Violations reminiscent of 1960 scandal

By Brian Spegele · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:55 a.m.

Soaking up sun rays on an unusually temperate day in July of 1960, the half-constructed football stadium on 17th Street was only a skeleton of what it is today. Though the massive limestone venue was a dream realized for aging IU President Herman B Wells, a nightmare sat waiting for Wells and his University.

Coaching uncertainty overshadows IU’s game Saturday

By Chris Engel · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:52 a.m.

Sampson or no Sampson, the game must go on. In the midst of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding IU’s coaching situation, the No. 15 Hoosiers will continue their quest for a Big Ten championship Saturday when they head to Evanston, Ill., to face the Northwestern Wildcats.

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