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The tortoises take control

By -Val Tsoutsouris and Val Tsoutouris · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:40 a.m.

The moral of the story about the tortoise and the hare is that slow and steady wins the race. Last weekend, Vijay Singh and Matt Kenseth proved to be their respective sports' head tortoises.

IU seeks to end losing streak in Midwest

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:39 a.m.

The IU volleyball team hits the road this weekend for a pair of Big Ten matches against Iowa and Minnesota. The Hoosiers head west still searching for that elusive first road victory. Last weekend the Hoosiers (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) fell to then-No. 17 Penn State before dispatching Ohio State in four games at home, halting their losing streak at 11 matches.

Hoosiers to finish up fall season in Michigan

By Dan Click · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:37 a.m.

The fall season for the Hoosiers comes to a close this weekend as the Hoosiers will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., to participate in the Big Ten Singles Championships Saturday through Monday at the Varsity Tennis Center on the campus of University of Michigan.

Looking ahead to regional meet

Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:36 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team travels Saturday to compete in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet on the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute.

Team prepares for Reebok Lady Stars

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:33 a.m.

The women's basketball team will look to grab its first win of the preseason at 7 p.m. tonight in Assembly Hall against the Reebok Lady Stars in its final tune-up before regular season action begins next Saturday against Cornell.

How IU changed football history

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:32 a.m.

You might not know it, but the IU football program has made a major impact on why college football is what it is in this day and age.

IU set to defy odds, PSU

By John Rodgers · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:31 a.m.

When IU and Penn State square off Saturday at Beaver Stadium, two teams with identical 2-8 records will meet. While records indicate a competitive match-up, oddsmakers have placed PSU as a 19-point favorite over the Hoosiers, according to sportsinteraction.com.

Offense breaks out in big Hoosier win

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:28 a.m.

IU coach Mike Davis stressed all week in practice offensive execution. Thursday night Davis got the execution he was looking for and saw his team rack up nearly 100 points in a 98-70 win over the Southeastern All-Stars.

Quest for crown begins

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:01 a.m.

The IU men's soccer program has been notorious for producing champion-caliber teams and it will get a shot at earning another Big Ten title this weekend. Fresh off their conference regular season title, the top-seeded Hoosiers play the No. 5 seed Wisconsin today at 5 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium in their quest for their 10th tournament championship. IU has a 18-3 all-time record in conference tournament games, including a flawless 3-0 mark versus the Badgers. To date, the Hoosiers (11-3-4, 5-0-1 Big Ten) have won nine consecutive games. IU's last lost was Sept. 18 to Notre Dame, 1-0 in double-overtime in South Bend and their last tie was Oct. 2. But coach Jerry Yeagley has his players' eyes focused on Wisconsin, which defeated Ohio State, 2-0 in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday.

Kickoff returners turn to music in down time

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:27 a.m.

When opposing teams kick off to the IU football team, they're sending the ball toward more than student athletes or football players. Waiting to receive it on one side is freshman Lance Bennett, IU's leading returner with 384 yards, who is also a gifted musician who co-penned Will Smith's hit "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)".

Big Ten Tournament returns to Bloomington, begins today

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1:15 a.m.

After a five-year hiatus, the Big Ten Tournament makes its way back to Bloomington and Bill Armstrong Stadium this year, marking the fourth time IU has hosted the conference tournament and the first time since 1997. The winner receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. IU coach Jerry Yeagley said he views the conference tournament as preparation for the Tournament for his team. "We like to look upon the Big Ten Tournament the same as the NCAA Tournament," Yeagley said. "Every game is the championship game. We have to be prepared though. Upsets have taken place." The Big Ten Tournament boasts a strong field, with three teams recording 11 or more wins. Michigan enters the tournament with the most victories, as they have 13. But IU was able to win the regular season title by going undefeated through the conference season.

Top recruits sign with IU

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1:06 a.m.

Mike Davis said Wednesday was like Christmas in November for the Hoosier program. The IU men's basketball coach announced his recruiting class for next season, landing four of his five early verbal commitments.

Seniors reflect on last season as Hoosiers

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1:01 a.m.

As the IU volleyball team's season winds down, players and coaches are starting to look ahead to next year. For four Hoosiers, the next year in their life will be drastically different from those of the players and coaches they leave behind.

Davis ready to see improvement in exhibition

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1 a.m.

Last Friday, the IU men's basketball team barely pulled off an overtime win in their first exhibition game against Athletes in Action. Their two-point victory, 70-68, didn't come easy. "We probably should have lost the game by 15," IU coach Mike Davis said. "I see that now watching the tape."

Hoosiers battle each other on video game gridiron

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 1:08 a.m.

They're a staple in college campuses across the country. Football video games have invaded the college culture dating from Nintendo's Tecmo Bowl in the 1980s to EA Sports NCAA Football 2004 currently.

Players upbeat after second win

By Gavin Lesnick · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 1:07 a.m.

For only the second time all year, IU football players could speak Sunday at the team meeting. When IU loses, players aren't allowed to talk, but Saturday's 17-14, come-from-behind victory over the Fighting Illini reinstated player speaking rights and elevated team spirits.

Distances put IU at advantage

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 1:05 a.m.

The NCAA regional and national meets are the only two left for the No. 11 men's cross country team this year. Heading into these meets, the Hoosiers believe they have a distinct advantage over the other competitors, an advantage they have not had yet this year.

Early lead no help for Colts

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:13 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Tony Dungy's teams have taken double-digit lead, opponents usually are left scrambling. Not this season.

Berroa, Willis: Rookies of the Year

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:06 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Kansas City shortstop Angel Berroa beat out New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui for American League Rookie of the Year in voting that rekindled the debate on whether veteran Japanese players should be eligible.

Runner steps up in big meet

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 12:45 a.m.

At the Big Ten Cross Country Championships Nov. 2, the unranked women's cross country team finished fourth, edging then-No. 18 Wisconsin, and finishing behind then-No. 10 Michigan, No. 6 Michigan State, and No. 19 Penn State, which finished first through third, respectively. However, it was sophomore Larra Overton who finished fourth for IU in the Big Ten Championship, after IU coach Judy Wilson said, before the race, that she did not believe the team could finish higher than fifth. Overton entered the Big Ten Cross Country Championship with no prior experience running in this meet. She competed in two meets this season: the 5K Indiana Intercollegiates Sept. 19 finishing in a time of 18:44, and the 6K Roy Griak Invitation Sept. 27 with a finishing time 23:00. In her freshman season, Overton competed in four meets and finished second for IU in the Purdue Open with a 5K time of 19:26.6.

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