By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – How does a freshman launch his career with six double-doubles in nine games? To Indiana coach Tom Crean, it’s pretty amazing. “We’ve got an 18-year-old out there getting double-doubles, playing with a relentless fervor,” Crean said. Hoosiers star Noah Vonleh continued his tear on Saturday by […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Tom Crean wanted senior transfer Evan Gordon to help meld the Indiana Hoosiers’ chemistry. Nine games in, it seems like Gordon is growing into his niche. Gordon has been up and down in terms of fitting into what the Hoosiers want to do on offense. Lately, […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It didn’t turn out the way they’d hoped, but the Indiana Hoosiers had some fun along the way. Let’s take a look back at their 2013 season. Three Moments to Remember 1. Hoosiers 44, Penn State 24: For the first time in their history, the Hoosiers […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor The Indiana Hoosiers’ season essentially ended when Tevin Coleman juggled and dropped a game-losing lateral against Minnesota on Nov. 2. After starting 3-2, the Hoosiers ended the season 2-5, including five losses in a six-game stretch that turned a once-promising bowl-bound campaign into a disappointing 5-7 showing. As final […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers silenced the Utah Jazz 95-86 on Wednesday night at EnergySolutions Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: Roy Hibbert and David West scored 19 of their combined 23 points in the second half, with seven in a row at one point as the Pacers pulled away for […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Let’s take a quick look at how the Indiana Hoosiers fell 69-52 to the Syracuse Orange on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. WHY IT HAPPENED: Trevor Cooney had 21 points and four steals while point guard Tyler Ennis dominated with 17 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and four […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 106-102 on Monday night at the Moda Center: IN A NUTSHELL: Paul George scored a career-high 43 points on 16-of-30 shooting and made five 3-pointers in the final three minutes while trying to bring Indiana back from […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Each week I’ve run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my last take of the season from Saturday’s 56-36 rout of Purdue in the finale: HOT Ted Bolser – Tight end sets a school record for most catches in a career for […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue coach Darrell Hazell didn’t know where to start. Maybe the most points ever allowed by Purdue against Indiana. Maybe the Boilermakers’ worst loss since 1988 in a heated in-state rivalry. Maybe a defense shredded for an unthinkable 56 points, 42 first downs, 401 yards rushing, […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue quarterback Danny Etling’s whirlwind first season may have begun as a backup behind senior Rob Henry, but it ended on Saturday here in Bloomington with 485 yards and four touchdowns. The 19-year-old freshman has bounced back and forth between success and frustration this season, starting […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 56-36 win over Purdue at Memorial Stadium: What we learned: Indiana’s offense scored its most points ever against archrival Purdue and the Hoosiers ended a two-game losing streak in the Old Oaken Bucket game. Tre Roberson tied a school record with six touchdown […]
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