By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor At the midpoint of the season, let’s check in with the Hoosiers and issue some grades for the team’s performance. Overview: The Hoosiers are tied for third in the Leaders Division at 1-1 in Big Ten play and have progressed with a 3-3 record overall. They have six intriguing […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Each week I’ll run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my take from Saturday’s 42-28 loss to Michigan State: HOT Tre Roberson – Quarterback sparks offense to tying score in second quarter, completing all three passes for 35 yards, the last a 3-yard connection to Cody […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor You saw the inconsistency of the Indiana Hoosiers and their inability to win Big Ten games on the road. You saw a team that prides itself on mastering offensive timing and pace unable to keep a drive alive when it mattered most. And you’re frustrated with a defense that […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 42-28 loss to Michigan State at Spartan Stadium: What we learned: For a while, it looked as if Indiana was going to hang around and perhaps pull out a road win over a good team. Not so fast. The Hoosiers, who came in riding a […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers trail Michigan State 35 to 21 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. Wynn makes things happen. Shane Wynn burned Michigan State for a 53-yard pitch-and-catch over the middle from quarterback Nate Sudfeld. With good protection, Sudfeld […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Hoosiers’ first road game of the season against Michigan State, with Indiana trailing 21-14: A very solid first quarter followed by a concerning second period has the Hoosiers down at intermission. Three penalties — one by Ralston Evans and one by […]
By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor One look at Purdue’s schedule heading into this season and it didn’t take a genius to figure out Darrell Hazell’s first Boilermaker team could struggle … mightily. That’s exactly what has transpired five games into the season in West Lafayette. Purdue just isn’t a good football team. Far from […]
By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Pardon me if I voice my displeasure at all these Big Ten teams enjoying bye weeks on the same Saturdays. I’m sorry, but the second Saturday in October shouldn’t see eight Big Ten teams idle. There’s something seriously wrong with that. If you’re keeping score at home, this will […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Opponent: Michigan State Spartans (4-1) When: noon Saturday at Spartan Stadium The Hoosiers are getting hot at the right time. Coach Kevin Wilson wants to throw more wood on the fire. He’s admitted that whenever Indiana does something well, the program is unable to repeat it. The 3-2 start […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Running backs coach Deland McCullough chuckles when he remembers who Tevin Coleman used to be. “Every year I have a guy who makes me sit up at night and say, ‘Either something’s wrong with me or something’s wrong with him,’” McCullough said. “I think back to […]
By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Each week I’ll run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my take from Saturday’s 44-24 win over Penn State: HOT Cody Latimer – Finishes with nine catches for 140 yards and is the first Hoosiers receiver with three consecutive 100-yard performances since […]
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