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IU loses 13th consecutive game to Ohio State, 41-10

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:43 a.m.

Saturday's version of "The Rock" couldn't have been what IU coach Terry Hoeppner envisioned. Hoeppner and the IU football team were greeted by 52,866 Big Ten football fans Saturday, the sixth largest crowd in IU history, but an estimated 15,000 of those fans weren't clad in cream and crimson, but rather Buckeye scarlet and gray.

'ROCK'ED AND ROLLED

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:42 a.m.

The IU offense entered Saturday's game against Ohio State averaging nearly 30 points and 250 passing yards a game. The Buckeye defense came in giving up an average of 15 points and 208 passing yards.

Hep, Hoosiers to be featured on ESPN

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:53 a.m.

IU coach Terry Hoeppner has become a household name in Indiana. But by the end of the month, coach Hep will be on more than just billboards and T-shirts. ESPN will feature the IU football team in its mini-documentary "The Season," following coaches and players around during practices, games and off-the-field activities.

IU bidding for Big Ten's No. 2 seed

By Chris Engel · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:30 a.m.

Although the IU men's soccer team held a 2-0 halftime advantage over Butler Wednesday night, head coach Mike Freitag was anything but content heading into the locker room. Freitag said he feels there have been times this season when players have not played up to the precedent set by former IU teams.

IU looks for success against D-I club foe

By Josh Sacks · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:29 a.m.

After a 7-4 victory and a split of its series against No. 5 Grand Valley State University this past weekend, the IU hockey team travels to Kalamazoo, Mich., this weekend for two games against Division I Western Michigan University.

Vick's legs carry Virginia Tech to 28-7 Terp shelling

By Alyson Brodsy and David Ginsburg · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:28 a.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Marcus Vick was too elusive, and the relentless defense of No. 3 Virginia Tech proved too tough to handle for a spirited Maryland team bent on revenge. Vick ran for a career-high 133 yards and a touchdown, and the unbeaten Hokies pulled away in the second half to a 28-9 victory Thursday night. Mike Imoh had two touchdowns for Virginia Tech (7-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), which scored 21 straight points after halftime to keep alive its hopes of playing for the national championship in January. The Terrapins (4-3, 2-2) came in with a three-game winning streak and hopes of avenging a 55-6 defeat to the Hokies last November, but Vick wouldn't let it happen. Although he threw a career-high three interceptions _ all in the third quarter _ the little brother of Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick averaged 8.3 yards per carry and completed 14 of 23 passes for 211 yards. His 8-yard touchdown run in the second quarter made it 7-0, and he directed scoring drives of 81, 99 and 37 yards in the second half. That was more than enough support for a defense that forced two turnovers and kept the Terrapins out of the end zone until Sam Hollenbach threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Fenner with 2:16 to go. Hollenbach was 14-of-30 for 158 yards and two interceptions, and Lance Ball had 75 yards rushing on 15 attempts. The Terrapins wore their alternate black jerseys for the second time this season, hoping for the same result as the last time: a 45-33 victory over Virginia on Oct. 1. The ploy didn't work, yet Maryland could take solace in putting forth a decent performance in front of a national television audience and a crowd of 54,838, the second-largest in school history.

Bids open to IU at ITA Midwest Regional

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:27 a.m.

This weekend, the IU women's tennis team will have a chance to prove they can play with the best teams in the Midwest. The Hoosiers will head to the ITA Midwest Regional Oct. 20-25 in East Lansing, Mich. and were one of only three teams awarded eight spots in the tournament.

No. 8 IU taking streak on road to Iowa City

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:26 a.m.

The No. 8 IU field hockey team continues its march toward a Big Ten title at 1 p.m. Saturday when it travels to Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the No. 11 Hawkeyes. The Hoosiers are 4-0 in the Big Ten, 13-1 overall and winners of 10 games in a row -- all team records.

Hoosiers welcome Illini, Boilermakers

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:25 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will welcome Illinois and Purdue this weekend in a battle with Big Ten rivals. The Boilers come into the match ranked No. 17, but the Hoosiers say they are ready for their in-state rival. "Purdue will be tough, especially with the enlistment of their solid freshman," assistant coach Matt Affolder said. "They might be difficult to defend, so this will really bring out passion between us and our biggest in-state rival."

With post-season looming, Hoosiers enter home stretch

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:24 a.m.

With three games remaining in the regular season, the IU women's soccer team (6-8-1, 2-5 Big Ten) needs two wins to qualify for the Big Ten tournament. To some, that might cause a sense of panic. But the Hoosiers, who welcome Illinois (8-4-3, 4-2-1 Big Ten) and Iowa (2-10-4, 0-5-2 Big Ten) to Bill Armstrong Stadium this weekend, remain focused and steadfast.

Saturday sold out, but lawn seats available

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:22 a.m.

For the first time this season, an IU home football game is sold out. To pack even more fans in "The Rock," Memorial Stadium officials are opening the north end zone lawn to fans without a ticket. Fans can buy $10 tickets that grant them admission to the lawn and services of the east concourse today at the Assembly Hall ticket office or at the stadium's east box office starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Hoosiers ready to shed underdog label

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:16 a.m.

Maybe the underdog is in the eye of the beholder. A week after a loss to favored Iowa, the Hoosiers are still looking for their first chance at a Big Ten team upset. They might have their biggest opportunity of the year when No. 14 Ohio State comes to town Saturday, Just don't tell the Hoosiers they can't do it.

O.S. who?

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:15 a.m.

#1 This year we've got coach Hep It can't be reiterated enough: Hep helps win games. There is something different in the air. The IU campus has caught a crazy case of coach Hep, and students are loving it. The difference between this year and the previous 10 years is people believe the Hoosiers can win every game, even the one against Ohio State this weekend. What the coaches think, the players echo, and how the players play reverberates through the student body. In his press conference Tuesday, coach Hep was asked whether he was a program builder or a gameday coach. Hep replied that a coach cannot not be one without possessing the qualities of the other. Hep's already proving that he can be a program builder. Come Saturday, against the toughest opponent yet, we'll find out how good of a gameday coach he can be.

White Sox, Astros overcome history to meet in Classic

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Thursday, Oct. 20,2005 12:46 a.m.

Windy City versus Bayou City. Deep dish pizza versus Texas barbecue. They have one historic theme in common: decades of futility. And one current trait that got them to where they are: deep starting pitching. "All the frustration, it's been worth the wait," White Sox vice chairman Eddie Einhorn said. "It's a generation-long wait. I mean, that's a long wait."

Pacers' Jackson says NBA dress code racist

By Alyson Brodsy and Cliff Brunt · Thursday, Oct. 20,2005 12:46 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana guard Stephen Jackson believes the NBA's new ban on bling-bling is racially motivated but says he will abide by the rules. The NBA has announced that a dress code will go into effect at the start of the season. Players will be required to wear business-casual attire when involved in team or league business. They can't wear visible chains, pendants or medallions over their clothes.

IU hopes Midwest Regional meet will light doubles fire

By Evan Harris · Thursday, Oct. 20,2005 12:44 a.m.

Members of the IU men's tennis team have been preaching the need for match experience since early fall. Starting today, they will get their chance by playing some of the best singles players and doubles tandems in the Midwest. "I expect everyone to come out and play pretty hard, from all the schools," senior Neil Kenner said. "It's a pretty tough tournament, but I think our guys could do well."

Hoosiers take bite out of Bulldogs

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Oct. 20,2005 12:43 a.m.

When freshmen forward Kevin Noschang and midfielder Brad Ring entered last night's game against Butler, the IU men's soccer team had only attempted three shots and was tied with the visiting Bulldogs. When the halftime whistle blew 14 minutes later, the Hoosiers registered 12 shots and two goals on their way to a 6-0 victory.

IU splits weekend series with No. 5 Grand Valley State

By Josh Sacks · Wednesday, Oct. 19,2005 12:51 a.m.

As AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" blasted from the speakers at the Frank Southern Center in Bloomington Friday night, the IU hockey team skated on to the ice to begin their journey for their first national championship. IU split its first series match-up of the season, losing 2-1 Friday and winning 7-4 Saturday, against the No. 5 Grand Valley State Lakers. Even though IU outshot GVSU 61-37 Friday, the Hoosiers couldn't put the puck in the net. Penalties and goaltending were the themes of the game as GVSU senior goaltender Chris Moore recorded 60 saves for the Lakers, now 6-2.

Hoosiers look toward freshmen after strong fall

By Joe Syzmusiak · Wednesday, Oct. 19,2005 12:50 a.m.

While most other IU fall sports are just hitting the midpoint of their seasons, the men's golf team is already done for the fall and won't play again until February. Head coach Mike Mayer used the last tournament of the season to get his younger players three more rounds of tournament golf before the winter break and subsequent spring season. In fact, the lineup at last week's Xavier Invitational was composed of four freshmen and a sophomore, a first for the IU golf program.

Shortstop makes her mark in preseason

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Oct. 19,2005 12:49 a.m.

When freshman Stephanie Pellerito first stepped into a batter's box, she hated it. She was five years old playing tee-ball on an all-boys team with her brother in Santa Anna, Calif. She didn't even want to play in the first place -- her dad made her. Four high school all-league honors and two travel team All-America honors later, Pellerito is happily playing softball. And she's glad her dad made her stick with it.

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