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Young team looks to change fortunes

By Micah McVicker · Monday, Aug. 22,2011 10:25 p.m.

IU Women’s Soccer Coach Mick Lyon said he will think positively and use the opportunity provided by his team’s youth to make some tactical changes to help the team win more close, low-scoring matches. Over the past three seasons in 1-0 matches, the Hoosiers are 7-7, including five consecutive matches in 2008 when IU lost 1-0 to open the Big Ten schedule.

Capobianco, Dickerson and Gunner Kiel, Oh MY

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Monday, Aug. 22,2011 10:21 p.m.

A recap or quick refresher of all the summer news you may have missed.

Hoosiers drop pair of preseason contests versus Duke, Xavier at Shindigz Festival

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Aug. 22,2011 10:18 p.m.

After two exhibition games with moments of poor communication, near misses and tough goals, the IU men’s soccer team left the Shindigz National Soccer Festival in Fort Wayne, Ind., with only one goal and zero wins for their preseason slate.

Nouanesengsy’s hat trick highlights opening weekend

By Micah McVicker · Monday, Aug. 22,2011 10:11 p.m.

IU Women’s Soccer Coach Mick Lyon said his team failed to create shots in their Aug. 7 exhibition loss against DePaul.

Trustees approve baseball, softball complex

By IDS staff · Friday, Aug. 19,2011 10:41 a.m.

IU baseball and softball will have a new complex for the 2013 baseball and softball seasons. The Board of Trustees approved the construction on Thursday with the goal of starting construction in spring 2012 and completing it for the 2013 seasons.

Freshmen basketball trio ready for fall

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:28 p.m.

After working with current players and strength and conditioning coach Je’Nay Jackson for eight weeks, the 2011 freshman basketball players are already beginning to feel at home.

Wrestling team releases schedule for upcoming season

Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:18 p.m.

The IU wrestling team released its 2011-12 schedule Aug. 8, including a home match against the national powerhouse University of Iowa Hawkeyes Jan. 6, 2012.

Defensive end, safety commit to IU football team

Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:10 p.m.

The IU football team added two players to their 2012 recruiting class with commitments from defensive end Shawn Heffern Aug. 8, and safety Sebastian Smith Aug. 9.

Men’s golf sets schedule for upcoming season

Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:08 p.m.

Although the individual players for the IU men’s golf team play in numerous events throughout the summer, they will come together this fall to begin the 2011-12 golf season.

IU football team leaner, stronger after offseason

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:06 p.m.

While new head IU football coach Kevin Wilson was not allowed to have any on-field contact with players during the summer months, his influence still reverberated through the summer program run by strength and conditioning coach Mark Hill.

Football staff inspires new attitudes

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Aug. 10,2011 11:03 p.m.

The music echoing across the practice field might as well be an alarm to the rest of the Big Ten, warning them IU football is doing things differently this year.

Ohio safety becomes 17th commitment for 2012 football class

Tuesday, Aug. 9,2011 4 p.m.

A day after bolstering their defensive line of the future, the IU football team received more good news for their defense with the commitment of safety Sebastian Smith on Tuesday. Smith, from Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio, is the Hoosiers’ 17th commit for the class of 2012 and second in as many days.

Carmel High School defensive end Shawn Heffern commits to IU

Monday, Aug. 8,2011 2:57 p.m.

Defensive end Shawn Heffern committed to IU on Monday, becoming the 16th member of the football recruiting class of 2012.

Current, former Hoosiers qualify for Olympic Trials

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Aug. 7,2011 8:19 p.m.

Current and former IU swimmers continued to compete at the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships at the Stanford University Avery Aquatic Center in Palo Alto, Calif., with many posting times fast enough to qualify for the Olympic Trials.

Moss’ apparent retirement calls to mind Shaq, “The Dude”

By Sean Logan · Sunday, Aug. 7,2011 8:17 p.m.

Say what you will about Moss — and there is plenty to say — but it’s hard to criticize his candor. For better or worse, he has never shied away from telling you what’s on his mind.

Andre Kates to leave IU, looks to transfer to ACC

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Aug. 7,2011 8:14 p.m.

IU senior defensive back Andre Kates will not return to IU in the fall and is seeking a transfer, Kates told the Indiana Daily Student Thursday, Aug. 4.

Green opts for Aztecs

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Aug. 7,2011 8:12 p.m.

Former Louisiana State University forward Garrett Green revealed Saturday he will spend his final collegiate season at San Diego State University, choosing the Aztecs over IU.

Defensive back Andre Kates to leave IU

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Aug. 4,2011 6:27 p.m.

IU senior defensive back Andre Kates won’t return to school and is seeking a transfer, he told the IDS Thursday.

It’s about time colleges recognize the value of their athletes

By Nico Perrino · Wednesday, Aug. 3,2011 9:30 p.m.

In the wake of all that has happened in the news lately — from Ohio State University football players selling their memorabilia and receiving discounted tattoos to Reggie Bush having to return his Heisman Trophy because he accepted money from an agent — the debate over whether or not college athletes should be allowed to receive extra benefits has again taken center stage.

IU-Missouri-Ohio State Swimming and Diving

Hoosiers compete at USA swimming championships, qualify for Olympic Trials

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Aug. 3,2011 9:24 p.m.

Current and former IU swimmers competed in Palo Alto, Calif., Aug. 2 on the opening day of competition at the ConocoPhillips U.S. Swimming National Championships.

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