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Judge accepts Vick’s guilty plea

By Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Aug. 28,2007 12:29 a.m.

Looking somber and speaking “from the heart,” Michael Vick apologized Monday for “using bad judgment and making bad decisions” and vowed to redeem himself after pleading guilty to a federal dogfighting charge.

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Junior guard A.J. Ratliff drives past Dion Harris during the second half of the IU victory over Michigan Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at Assembly Hall. Ratliff scored nine points off the bench for the Hoosiers.

Ratliff academically ineligible for first semester

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Aug. 27,2007 12:46 a.m.

IU men’s basketball senior guard A.J. Ratliff is academically ineligible to play during the first semester, coach Kelvin Sampson said at a press conference Saturday. The former Indiana Mr. Basketball cannot play with the Hoosiers until they host Western Carolina on Dec. 15, the day after final exams wrap up for the first semester.

IU men's soccer defeats New Mexico in exhibition match

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Aug. 27,2007 12:39 a.m.

It’s a good thing the IU men’s soccer team has been scrimmaging regularly in preparation for the upcoming season, because its Saturday night contest against the University of New Mexico was the only game experience it will have in preparation for the 2007 season.

Staff seating selection system for men’s basketball changed

By Chris Engel · Monday, Aug. 27,2007 12:35 a.m.

Business professor emeritus William Scott, an IU men’s basketball season ticket holder, received news that his seating at Assembly Hall would change for the upcoming season. And he was not happy.

Volleyball team take 2 of 3 matches on weekend

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Aug. 27,2007 12:33 a.m.

Despite having their opening match postponed due to bus problems and severe weather, the IU volleyball team won two out of three matches as they began their season in DeKalb, Ill., playing in the Northern Illinois Invitational.

After tragic losses, 2 Big Ten teams strive to fill the void left by their beloved head coaches

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Aug. 27,2007 12:25 a.m.

Although the saying goes that death is a part of life, both IU and Northwestern had to deal with two losses too soon. On June 29 of last year, then-Northwestern recruiting coordinator and linebackers coach Pat Fitzgerald received a phone call that head coach Randy Walker – his close friend and mentor – had passed away from a heart attack.

Field Hockey team takes both games in early West Coast road trip

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Aug. 27,2007 12:10 a.m.

When freshman field hockey midfielder Kelsey Kiper came to IU this year, she joined her sister Katie, a junior forward on the team. As IU opened the season in California this weekend, the siblings made their presence felt on the field.

Tigers clutch defense helps beat Yanks

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Aug. 26,2007 11:58 p.m.

The New York Yankees hit the ball hard Sunday. The Detroit Tigers just kept making all the plays.

Earnhardt Jr. still looking for Nextel Cup with DEI

By Jenna Fryer · Sunday, Aug. 26,2007 11:55 p.m.

After his best finish in almost a month, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had one thing on his mind. “I’m ready to go home, get on the lake!” he said, pumping his fist.

A.J. Ratliff ineligible for first semester

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Aug. 26,2007 1:50 p.m.

IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson confirmed Saturday at a press conference that senior guard and prolific three-point shooter A.J. Ratliff will miss the first part of the 2007-2008 season. Ratliff is ineligible for academic reasons, and may regain his eligibility if his grades allow after the first semester is completed.

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Junior outside hitter Gabrielle Allison prepares a spike against Michigan State juniors Jessica Hohl and Ashley Schatzle Nov. 24, 2006 evening at the University Gym. The Hoosiers lost to the Spartans 3-0.

Volleyball team looks to return to NCAAs

By Brandon Smith · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 1:18 a.m.

The IU volleyball team starts its season Friday with a tournament at Northern Illinois University. The Hoosiers take on Western Kentucky University at 5 p.m and will take on Northern Illinois and Western Illinois on Saturday.

No. 8 Hoosiers to play New Mexico in Fort Wayne exhibition game

By Linnea Coulter · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 1:11 a.m.

This weekend, the IU men’s soccer team will play their only preseason exhibition game of the 2007 season. The Hoosiers will take on the University of New Mexico in Fort Wayne, the first meeting between the two teams in nearly three years. The teams last met on the pitch in 2004, when the Hoosiers lost to the Lobos 1-0.

Stormin' the state

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 1:05 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball team is a week away from leaving for the sunny, beautiful, Bahamas to play four games in their first foreign tour in a decade.

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Freshman Ben Allen talks to his team during the first half Tuesday night at Indiana State University. Allen finished the night with a career high 21 points.

Ben Allen leaving IU after 2 seasons

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:55 a.m.

Junior center Ben Allen will transfer from the IU men’s basketball team, coach Kelvin Sampson said in an IU Athletics Department statement.

Hoosiers to face Pacific, UC-Berkeley

By Brian Buckey · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:36 a.m.

The IU field hockey team opens a promising season this weekend with a trip to Berkeley, Calif., to face the University of the Pacific on Saturday and the University of California-Berkeley on Sunday. Last season, the Hoosiers, led by senior All-Americans Lydia Schrott and Morgan Miller, fell just short of an NCAA tournament bid. This year, with Schrott and Miller having graduated, IU will look to a new group of seniors to lead it into the postseason. The Hoosiers have six seniors returning and three in particular – forward Kate O’Connell, midfielder Meredith Brown and goalkeeper Haley Exner – have taken an early leadership role with the team during the preseason.

Cubs acquire Tigers outfielder in trade

By Aaron Beard and Josh Dubow · Friday, Aug. 24,2007 12:19 a.m.

Craig Monroe quickly found himself back in a pennant race Thursday when the Detroit Tigers traded the slumping outfielder and cash to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named.

Hoosier big man Ben Allen to transfer

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 4:42 p.m.

Junior center Ben Allen has played his last game for the Hoosiers and will transfer from the program, the IU Athletics Department announced today. For more analysis check out the IDS Basketblog.

Students wear emotions on sleeves as way to honor Hep

By Lee Hurwitz · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 12:20 a.m.

While other students at IU went on vacation or took classes over the summer, seniors Mike MacDonald and Ben Oprinovich spent their time filling out paperwork for Indiana and the Internal Revenue Service.

IUAA holds football season kick off event; Greenspan, Lynch speak

By Lee Hurwitz · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 12:19 a.m.

The IU Alumni Association helped kick off the start of the college football season with a tent party Tuesday night at the Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center.

Sampson picks up third commitment for 2008 class

By IDS staff and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 12:19 a.m.

Matt Roth, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Illinois, announced Wednesday he will sign a letter of intent to play for IU in 2008. Roth chose IU over Bradley and Saint Louis universities. Roth is the second player from a neighboring state to join next year’s recruiting class, and the third commitment overall. He joins Bud Mackey, shooting guard from Kentucky, and Devin Ebanks, small forward from Connecticut.

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