By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Tevin Coleman and Nate Sudfeld teamed to give away not only a game against Minnesota, but any legitimate hopes Indiana had of making progress in Kevin Wilson’s third season. The Hoosiers are better. Their offense is very good. Wilson recruited one of the school’s best classes, […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Opponent: Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-2) When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium As usual, Indiana coach Kevin Wilson is mum on his exact quarterback plans for tomorrow’s crucial bout with Minnesota. What’s out of the ordinary is Wilson acknowledging a change might be in store. Sophomore Nate Sudfeld has […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS – Victor Oladipo methodically dressed himself in light gray slacks and a blue collared shirt, grabbed the Holy Bible off his locker shelf and stuffed it into his backpack before finally turning to face the horde of media ready to ask him about his NBA debut, a day […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Let’s check out where the Hoosiers stand in key statistical categories of the Football Bowl Subdivision through seven games of their season, with the biggest jump from 2012 coming on offensive third downs: Points scored 11th (42.4 per game) Last season: 51st (30.8 per game) Points allowed 112th (37.1 per game) Last season: 104th (35.3 […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Each week I’ll run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my take from Saturday’s 63-47 loss at Michigan: HOT Tre Roberson – Backup quarterback replaces Nate Sudfeld early on in a coach’s hunch and delivers by completing 16 of 23 passes […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ryan Phillis is a positive thinker and believes the Indiana Hoosiers’ defense can turn things around in time to achieve special things this season. Even with the current state of affairs, Phillis insists fellow defenders are as much the optimist as he is. Asked if […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 63-47 loss to Michigan at Michigan Stadium: What we learned: Indiana was right there for 57 minutes. One score after another, one Michigan response after another, Tre Roberson going back and forth with Devin Gardner. It was truly a remarkable game. Indiana […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers trail Michigan 42 to 40 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. Big turnover sets up score. Fitzgerald Toussaint’s bouncing fumble on the opening drive of the quarter was recovered by Indiana’s Flo Hardin […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Hoosiers’ visit to the Big House, with Indiana trailing 28-17: Devin Gardner tortured the Hoosiers with his arm and legs, and the Wolverines scored three touchdowns on the ground and one through the air to open a nice […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor This week could be a snooze fest as far as Big Ten games are concerned. Barring a major upset, the five conference games aren’t expected to keep you glued to your television. Unfortunately, none of the games figures to impact the Big Ten race. Undefeated Ohio State doesn’t figure […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Opponent: Michigan Wolverines (5-1) When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Michigan Stadium In a way, Michigan coach Brady Hoke and Indiana coach Kevin Wilson are in similar situations. Each is in his third season at a program that needed to endure a rebuilding phase. Both men lead teams that are […]
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