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IU 20, Cent. Michigan 13

By Alyson Brodsy · Saturday, Sept. 3,2005 9:48 a.m.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The new-look IU Hoosiers liked the look of the final score Friday night, if not every play along the way. Blake Powers threw for three touchdowns in his first start to help IU beat Central Michigan 20-13 in Terry Hoeppner's debut as Hoosiers coach.

The wait is over

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 2:30 a.m.

The long wait is over. For new head coach Terry Hoeppner and the IU football team, months of preparation, practice and press conferences culminate today in the team's first game at Central Michigan University. For returning players, the game serves as the beginning of a new chapter in their IU football stories. For Hoeppner, the game marks the beginning of a whole new one. "I can't wait," the first-year coach said. "When we get under the goalposts and run out onto the field, I'll be getting goosebumps."

Bulls, Chandler agree to contract extension

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:34 a.m.

CHICAGO - Tyson Chandler and the Bulls agreed Thursday to a multiyear contract, keeping the restricted free agent and former No. 2 overall draft pick in Chicago.

Water polo player injured in accident

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:32 a.m.

A junior defender on the IU water polo team suffered a fractured spine after a car hit her while riding her bike Wednesday, according to Bloomington Police Department reports. Emily Schmitt, 21, was riding westbound on 10th Street Wednesday evening when she was hit by a 1994 Chevrolet Tiara van coming up behind her about 500 feet east of Grandview Drive.

IU heads to Alabama Invitational tourney

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:31 a.m.

After splitting matches against Indiana State and Western Kentucky this past weekend, the IU women's volleyball team looks for its first away victory at the Alabama Invitational. First up on Friday will be Oklahoma at 10 a.m. followed by Alabama at 7 p.m. The tournament will continue the following day as the Hoosiers aim to defeat Loyola University-Chicago.

Men's, women's teams hold Community 5K

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:30 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team's 2005 season will be underway Friday as the Hoosiers play host to the IU Community 5K. The team is one of five Big Ten teams to begin action this weekend and one of three to host their own event.

Hoosiers take on defending champs

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:27 a.m.

After traveling through New England last weekend and returning with two victories, the IU field hockey team hits the road again this weekend traveling to North Carolina to take on Appalachian State University tonight and three-time defending national champion Wake Forest University Sunday.

Colts get big defensive addition, sign Simon

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Herman · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:27 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts, hoping to fix their one glaring weakness, reached a multiyear agreement Thursday with defensive tackle Corey Simon, a former Pro Bowler who was released amid a contract impasse with the Philadelphia Eagles.

High expectations surround Big Ten

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:26 a.m.

With four of its 11 teams ranked in the national Top 25, the Big Ten conference is not lacking in recognition. Nor is it lacking in competition, according to its coaches. In fact, coaches like Northwestern's Randy Walker believe the Big Ten is as fierce as ever, especially for this upcoming season.

Quest for 3-peat begins this evening

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:26 a.m.

Only one team has ever been able to win three straight Division I men's soccer national titles. IU has won back-to-back titles twice before, but hopes this year its eight returning starters can make the third try a charm. But the Hoosiers certainly won't have any grace period as they must get by the No. 7 and No. 10 preseason ranked teams this weekend. Wake Forest and Southern Methodist come to Bloomington this weekend as the Hoosiers host the 23rd annual Adidas/IU Credit Union Classic on Yeagley Field at Armstrong Stadium.

Hoosier 'O' looking for less zeros

By Chris Sauer · Friday, Sept. 2,2005 1:24 a.m.

Zero. A number the Hoosiers have had to see a lot of this past week after returning home from the University of Southern California Tournament with zero wins and zero goals. IU hopes to buck that trend this weekend at the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge -- playing matches at Missouri and Iowa State.

Finley decides to sign with defending champs

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Baum · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:55 a.m.

PHOENIX -- Prized free agent Michael Finley has decided to sign with the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix Suns president Bryan Colangelo said he was informed of the decision by Finley's agent Henry Thomas Wednesday.

Colts' Pope gets 1 year suspension for substance abuse

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:53 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts expected linebacker Kendyll Pope to make a contribution this year, but they'll have to wait at least one more year to see him on the field.

Lowe allows only 1 hit in win over Chicago

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:49 a.m.

National League Derek Lowe pitched a one-hitter for his second shutout and complete game of the season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Hurricane ravaged Saints could face vagabond season

By Alyson Brodsy and Dave Goldberg · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:34 a.m.

There is only one certainty about the New Orleans Saints' future: They will live and work out of the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio for a while.

Fab fish: Marlin hits grand slam in first ever at-bat

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Reynolds · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:30 a.m.

MIAMI - Florida's Jeremy Hermida became the first player in more than a century and only the second ever to hit a grand slam in his first major league at-bat, connecting in the seventh inning off the St. Louis Cardinals' Al Reyes on Wednesday night.

Hoosier coach doubles as team's master craftsman

By Bill Meehan · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:28 a.m.

Anyone looking for IU rowing coach Steve Peterson shortly after dawn between June and August will find him in the boathouse at Lake Lemon in northern Monroe County.

Weis eager to begin season at Notre Dame

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Coyne · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:45 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- Just like everyone else, new Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is eager to see how much of his coaching the Fighting Irish have absorbed. The former offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots arrived in South Bend with a thick playbook that helped win three Super Bowls in four years. He knows his offense works. He's hoping the Irish, who have struggled dismally on offense the past five seasons, can make it work.

Buehrle accuses Rangers of cheating

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:44 a.m.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Chicago White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle called the Texas Rangers cheaters on Tuesday, claiming the team signals pitches to batters through a high-tech light system in center field.

Sara Reiling preps for Sydney

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005 1:42 a.m.

Sept. 2, 2004 IU women's soccer senior Kim Grodek is named Big Ten Player of the Week after tallying five goals and one assist in the Milwaukee Cup, becoming only the fifth player in IU history to receive the honor.

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