Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
Indiana Daily Student
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Subscribe Donate
E-paper
The Indiana Daily Student

Sports

ROWING BASEBALL SOFTBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S SOCCER FOOTBALL WOMEN'S SOCCER CLUB HOCKEY SWIMMING & DIVING TRACK & FIELD WRESTLING VOLLEYBALL GOLF TENNIS CROSS-COUNTRY FIELD HOCKEY WATER POLO LITTLE 500 PODCAST ESPORTS MOTOR SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
The Indiana Daily Student

Off with a bang

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 5,2003 2:56 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Rain and mud were no match for a crowd of thousands who flocked to the National Mall Thursday for a free concert featuring Britney Spears, Aerosmith and Aretha Franklin. The concert was staged by the NFL to create excitement about the start of football season -- a game between the Washington Redskins and New York Jets. Six blocks of the Mall were filled with a crowd estimated at 130,000, according to NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said. The crowd was orderly and only two people were arrested, U.S. Park Police said.

The Indiana Daily Student

No. 5 Hoosiers head to Connecticut for first road trip

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Sept. 5,2003 2:47 a.m.

Fresh off their first adidas/IU Credit Union Classic tournament victory in four years, the No. 5 Hoosiers head to Storrs, Conn., for their first road test of the season as IU battles two Big East opponents in Georgetown today and No. 22 Connecticut Saturday as part of the UConn Classic. The Hoosiers, (1-0-1) jumped up two spots from No. 7 in the latest NSCAA poll after beating California and finishing in a draw with Alabama-Birmingham last weekend in Bloomington, but face two more dangerous opponents this weekend.

The Indiana Daily Student

Here's hoping for a miracle

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Sept. 5,2003 2:41 a.m.

I was hoping by some scheduling quirk we would find out that the Hoosiers would actually be traveling to play Washington University in St. Louis. Apparently, they still have to go to Seattle. This is a bad thing. Granted, Washington didn't look like anything special against Ohio State last week. But let's remember that the Bucks won the national championship. On the other hand, UConn, which dominated IU, is pretty good at women's basketball but doesn't quite have the same track record in football. Washington is also pretty good at home. The team has lost five non-conference home games in the past 20 years, and that includes opponents like Miami. Their quarterback, Cody Pickett, passed for 4,461 yards and 28 touchdowns last year.

The Indiana Daily Student

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 5,2003 2:38 a.m.

Hall boosts 'Skins with late FG LANDOVER, Md. -- John Hall gave the Redskins just what they wanted Thursday night. Hall kicked a 33-yard field goal with 5 seconds to play, giving the Washington Redskins a 16-13 victory over the New York Jets in the NFL's season opener. Hall, one of four Jets free agents signed by the Redskins in the offseason, also made kicks of 50 and 22 yards as each of the so-called JetSkins did his part in a grudge match created by an offseason player tug-of-war. Patrick Ramsey, not the most nimble quarterback in the world, set up the winning score with a 24-yard scramble to New York's 31-yard line. Ladell Betts carried three times for 17 yards to wind down the clock for Hall's attempt.

The Indiana Daily Student

by committee

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Sept. 5,2003 2:32 a.m.

The schedule isn't getting any easier for IU. A week after falling at Connecticut to open the season, the football team will travel to Seattle to take on the No. 22 Huskies in their home opener Saturday. For a team that lost by 24 points to UConn last week, it's a daunting task. But it's also an opportunity to turn around a disastrous start. Junior quarterback Matt LoVecchio said the chance to put the UConn loss behind them is a motivating factor for the players.

The Indiana Daily Student

Rangers goalie Richter to retire retire; team agrees to terms with Mironov

By Alyson Brodsy and Richard Rosenblatt · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:20 a.m.

NEW YORK -- New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter will officially retire today nearly 10 months after he was sidelined with a second concussion. Richter spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Rangers. The popular goalie led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994 -- the Rangers' first NHL title since 1940 -- and leaves with more than a dozen club records.

The Indiana Daily Student

Junior trying to 'kill' injury bug

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:20 a.m.

A season ago IU junior Christina Archibald struggled with various injuries, whether it was her back or her feet. Despite the injuries that dogged her all year, Archibald played in all 33 matches and 130 games for the Hoosiers women's volleyball team last season. "It feels great to be healthy now," Archibald said.

The Indiana Daily Student

Sowells steps up

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:19 a.m.

His high school coach called him the 'Sowell-taker.' And in his first season starting, sophomore offensive lineman Isaac Sowells, pronounced "souls," will be the sole protector of junior quarterback Matt LoVecchio's blind side. Sowells' side is the left one as he is the starting left tackle for the Hoosier offense.

The Indiana Daily Student

Carlisle to coach Pacers this year

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:18 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A week ago, Rick Carlisle was content to spend this NBA season in a television studio. On Wednesday, he jumped back into coaching. Carlisle ended a week of speculation by signing a four-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, the same team that bypassed him in favor of Isiah Thomas three years ago.

The Indiana Daily Student

Confidence key for Nolly

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Sept. 4,2003 1:17 a.m.

In soccer, the goalkeeper is the last line of defense for his team. In the case of junior goalie Jay Nolly, IU's last line of defense, goals come at a rare pace. He was strong in goal for the Hoosiers last weekend, as he posted two shutouts and has a 200-minute scoreless streak.

The Indiana Daily Student

Clarett unlikely to play at all

By Alyson Brodsy and Rusty Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:24 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger said Tuesday night that he doubted sophomore tailback Maurice Clarett would return to the defending national champions this season.

The Indiana Daily Student

Cubs, Cards split doubleheader

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:23 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Matt Morris outpitched Kerry Wood and Jim Edmonds hit his second homer of day as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 to split their day-night doubleheader Tuesday night.

The Indiana Daily Student

Rain drops instead of drop shots

By Alyson Brodsy and Howard Fendrich · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:21 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Andy Roddick walked down the hallway from the locker room at Arthur Ashe Stadium, then made a left just before the door leading to the court. Where was he headed? To the tournament referee's office, site of the biggest buzz of activity Tuesday afternoon at the U.S. Open. Rain postponed matches for a second straight day, and officials said the tournament might not finish on time.

The Indiana Daily Student

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:20 a.m.

Former IU quarterback Gibran Hamdan was released by the Washington Redskins Friday. On Saturday, Hamdan went to watch his younger brother play football for the first time.

The Indiana Daily Student

Depth, expereince in defense will benefit

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:17 a.m.

There's an old saying that goes, "Offense wins games, but defense wins championships." There wouldn't be any other phrase that better suits the Hoosier women's soccer team. Led by senior defenders Carly Everett and Erin Hesselbach and senior goalkeeper Shaunna Daugherty, the defensive unit looks to establish themselves as one of the best in the Big 10.

The Indiana Daily Student

Staying in Bloomington

By Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:16 a.m.

Junior forward Ned Grabavoy was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after leading IU to its first adidas/IU Credit Union Championship in four years. He scored a goal and an assist to lead the Hoosiers to a 1-0-1 record on the weekend.

The Indiana Daily Student

Lo Duca leaves games with injured jaw

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2003 1:20 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Paul Lo Duca left in the third inning of Monday night's game against Houston with a sprained jaw after he was hit in the face by a foul tip. The ball came off Jeff Kent's bat and struck the base of Lo Duca's mask, knocking it off his head and causing a brief delay while assistant trainer Matt Wilson and manager Jim Tracy checked on him. The same thing happened Saturday night, after a foul tip by Colorado's Preston Wilson struck Lo Duca in the same spot.

The Indiana Daily Student

Powers welcomed back

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2003 1:20 a.m.

Experience and depth may be two major aspects that could propel the men's cross country team to a very successful season this year. With the return of senior Chris Powers, the Hoosiers will only add to this depth and experience. Last season Powers redshirted his junior year to pursue studies abroad. He now has one year left of eligibility, and his coach is certainly glad that he is back.

The Indiana Daily Student

Giesler running to top of Big Ten

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Sept. 2,2003 1:17 a.m.

For most collegiate runners, breaking a conference record would satisfy one's competitive desires. But senior Hoosier Audrey Giesler wants much more than just a Big Ten Conference record. During the 2002 outdoor track season, Giesler set the Big Ten Conference outdoor 3,000-meter steeplechase record by running a 10:14.9. This time also qualified her for the USA Track and Field Championships held this past June in Stanford, Calif. Giesler said that winning

The Indiana Daily Student

Multiple backs rotate in game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 1,2003 1:54 a.m.

IU utilized three different running backs throughout Saturday's game. Sophomore Chris Taylor had the most success, gaining 79 yards on 13 carries. Senior Brian Lewis rushed 11 times for 33 yards, and freshman BenJarvus Green-Ellis carried seven times for 18 yards in his Hoosier debut. "I think we have three good running backs," coach Gerry DiNardo said. "I just felt like we'd be OK playing all three."

Trending