Author: Cliff

Klemet: Purdue needs to “fight back” against Michigan State

By SAM KLEMET ISL Correspondent Purdue and Michigan State have developed a rather contentious relationship over the past two seasons. The foes have exchanged blows both literally and figuratively. Saturday, Michigan State has a chance to deliver a knockout blow to a team that has been wobbling on the mat. For Purdue, the showdown in West Lafayette […]

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George in 3-point shootout, Green in dunk contest at All-Star Weekend

From the Indiana Pacers: INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers forward/guard Paul George was named Thursday as a participant in the 2013 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest and Pacers guard/forward Gerald Green was named as a participant in the 2013 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA All-Star Weekend 2013.   George is excited to be in the 3-point shootout. […]

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Hoosier Basketball Magazine picks Top 100 senior girls hoops players

Enclosed are Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top 100 senior girls’ high school players for 2012-2013 as compiled by Garry H. Donna, publisher of Hoosier Basketball Magazine. It is an early step in the selection of the Indiana All-Stars. This compilation is the result of observation of many games during the past season as well as contact and discussion […]

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Purdue football signs 23 to letters of intent

From Purdue Athletics: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell announced the signing of 23 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play for the Boilermakers. The class features three early enrollees in quarterback Danny Etling, defensive end John Strauser and running back David Yancey. The group hails from seven different states, with […]

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Indiana Hoosiers sign 22 for football

From Indiana Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Kevin Wilson announced Wednesday the signing of 22 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play for the Hoosiers in 2013. We executed our plan very well and are excited about this class, Wilson said. We are very fortunate to have a good amount of […]

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Tippecanoe Valley’s Tanner Andrews scores 51, is IBCA honoree

From the IBCA: Tanner Andrews’ performance in a record-setting game makes the Tippecanoe Valley junior the headliner for this week’s IBCA/Subway Players of the Week. The 6-3 forward poured in 51 points and grabbed 31 rebounds as the Vikings defeated Wabash 146-56, allowing him to command attention and claim the boys’ District 1 award in […]

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Fever re-sign Catchings, January and Zellous

From the Indiana Fever: INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever President and General Manager Kelly Krauskopf has announced the signing of three-time Olympic gold medalist, 2011 WNBA MVP and 2012 WNBA Finals MVP Tamika Catchings to a multi-year contract. Also announced are multi-year deals for guards Briann January and Shavonte Zellous, who combined with Catchings to lead […]

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Brunt: Purdue needs to beat Penn State to avoid collapse

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor After Purdue beat Penn State earlier this season, a reporter asked A.J. Hammons and Ronnie Johnson if they think about the future. After all, the freshmen dominated in a 60-42 win, and it looked like the Boilermakers and their young talent might be turning the corner. Hammons answered first. “I […]

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