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Colts clinch playoff spot with win

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 2:11 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts were in playoff form Sunday.

Defense allows IU to hold on for win

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 2:09 a.m.

Last weekend, IU lost a 14-point lead with seven minutes left, due in part to Missouri's tough defense down the stretch. Saturday it was IU's defense that helped the Hoosiers pull out a 62-50 win against Butler at Assembly Hall.

Hail to the Champions!

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 2:08 a.m.

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor jet lag could stop the 2003 IU men's soccer team. No one could stop the players on the field either -- the Hoosiers are National Champions, finishing an improbable run with a 2-1 victory over the St. John's Red Storm.

Grabavoy, Moor make return from National team, start in title game

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 2:06 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Figuring he had played his last game of the season for IU in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Nov. 16, IU junior forward Ned Grabavoy broke down in tears.

THANK YOU COACH YEAGLEY

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 1:37 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It was Sept. 18, and IU had just lost a heartbreaker to Notre Dame in double overtime, 1-0. The players were dejected, and IU coach Jerry Yeagley said it was a game the Hoosiers should have won. That was IU's last loss of the season. In less then three months, Yeagley crafted a young team into an experienced team destined to send Yeagley out as a champion.

Hoosiers weather the Red Storm

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 1:29 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For the sixth time in school history, the Hoosiers captured the NCAA National Championship Sunday, capping IU coach Jerry Yeagley's 31-year career.

National champions!

By IDS staff and Adrian Sainz · Sunday, Dec. 14,2003 4:52 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team couldn't have created a better ending for legendary coach Jerry Yeagley. The team scored two first half goals and hung on amid a snowstorm to win 2-1 and give Yeagley his sixth NCAA Championship in 31 years.

Hoosiers headed to championship

By Tim Street · Saturday, Dec. 13,2003 12:40 a.m.

On a bitter cold night in Columbus, Ohio, the Hoosiers earned Jerry Yeagley his 543rd career victory -- and the chance to get one more. Pat Yates broke a scoreless tie in the fourth minute of the second overtime when he took a lob from midfielder Brian Plotkin six yards out and headed it past Santa Clara keeper Kent Harkness into the top left corner of the goal.

Pettitte spurns Yankees, signs with Astros

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:50 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte chose home over history, agreeing Thursday to sign with the Houston Astros and leave the New York Yankees. New York wasted little time in trying to land a replacement, closing in on a trade with Los Angeles that would send Kevin Brown to the Yankees for Jeff Weaver in a swap of starters, said a baseball official on the condition of anonymity.

IU ready for Tigers

By Colin Burns · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:49 a.m.

The No. 23 Hoosier wrestling team faces a tough chore this weekend, competing in two matches against high quality opponents. First, IU travels Saturday to the No. 5 Missouri Tigers to wrestle in a dual meet and then returns home Sunday to battle Eastern Illinois, Gardner Webb and Wabash in a four-team match.

Heisman to be handed out Saturday

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Dubow · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:48 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Jason White appeared to be a lock to win the Heisman Trophy until he flamed out in the Big 12 title game. Luckily for Oklahoma's quarterback, he was not alone. Three of the four finalists for college football's most prestigious award had their worst games of the season with conference championships on the line. In a sport where late losses often count much more than early ones in the rankings, White, Pittsburgh receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning hope the same doesn't hold true when the Heisman is awarded Saturday night.

Cowboys look to rebound against 'Skins

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph White · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:46 a.m.

LANDOVER, Md. -- How does 8-5 feel? Not good at all when the last two games were lost by a combined 45 points. And when the coach is Bill Parcells, it feels downright miserable. "It makes for a loooooooong week," safety Darren Woodson said. "You can't wait until they blow that whistle for the Washington game. That's the kind of week this is ... a lot of yelling, a lot of screaming. Nothing's going to be right no matter what it is. He's a sore loser, and I think that's what he wants us all to be, sore losers.

Team comes home after 19 days away from IU

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:45 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team (4-2) will finally get to see some action on its home hardwood when it faces Maine (4-2) at 7 p.m. tonight in Assembly Hall. The game will end a 19-day absence for the Hoosiers from their home court. "It feels good," junior guard Jenny DeMuth said. "We have been on the road for a long time, and the traveling just gets to you. We're just happy to be back home."

Hoosiers ready for tough foe

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:45 a.m.

Two very different teams with the same 3-3 record will fight for their fourth win of the season Saturday at Assembly Hall. IU will host Butler in a contest that historically shows IU as the favorite. The Hoosiers lead the series 34-12. Sophomore guard Marshall Strickland said the team's confidence is high after their 66-63 road win at Notre Dame on Wednesday night but adds they aren't taking the Butler game lightly. "We went into Notre Dame thinking we could win it," Strickland said.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:41 a.m.

LSU's Nick Saban wins AP Coach of the Year award NEW YORK -- This is one honor LSU coach Nick Saban won't have to share. Saban's steady leadership helped earn him The Associated Press Coach of the Year award Thursday, beating Pete Carroll of Southern California. "Even though I'm accepting the honor, it's for all of the players and coaches and support staff, also," Saban said. "They all had as big a part in it as I did. I'm very flattered and honored."

Ohio authorities caution fans

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 1:02 a.m.

IU fans traveling to Columbus, Ohio, for this weekend's College Cup are advised to proceed with caution due to recent shootings off Interstate 270. A total of 15 cases, including one fatality, have been reported, and all are believed to be related, according to Columbus authorities. The NCAA and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department are working together to ensure safety for the teams and their fans. "Basically, we had a conference call with all four teams where we had a person from the County Sheriff's Department to fill everybody in on what has been going on and to answer any questions the schools would have," said Mark Bedics, media coordinator for the Division I Soccer Championship.

Title quest starts tonight

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:54 a.m.

In 1976, IU coach Jerry Yeagley led the Hoosiers to the College Cup for the first time in school history. Tonight, 27 seasons later, Yeagley will lead his Hoosiers to the College Cup for his 16th and final time as IU faces Santa Clara in Columbus, Ohio.

Dive team heads to Florida for training

By Chris Hopper · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 2:05 a.m.

The first half of the season is over for the women's swimming and diving team. Now, preparations begin to travel to Florida for its annual training trip.

Players want to win for Yeagley

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:50 a.m.

What an emotional week it has been for the IU men's soccer team. First, it was announced early last week that IU coach Jerry Yeagley had the most wins in Division I soccer history, due to a recently discovered records error. Then Saturday, the No. 8 seed Hoosiers traveled to UCLA and toppled the No. 1 seed and defending National Champion Bruins, 2-1. As a result, IU will play in the College Cup this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. It will meet Santa Clara (16-3-4) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Columbus Crew Stadium.

Tapak and Kline have career night as IU beats Notre Dame

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:50 a.m.

SOUTH BEND -- Entering the game Wednesday night, IU junior guard Ryan Tapak had only seen five minutes of action all season. Against Notre Dame, Tapak had a career night to help lead the Hoosiers (3-3) to a 66-63 win over the Irish (2-3).

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