Author: Cliff

Ben Fahrbach’s Purdue vs. Northern Illinois slideshow

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Ben Fahrbach is in his second year of taking photos for Indy Sports Legends. Here is a slideshow of 18 shots from Purdue’s 55-24 loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday. Included are several shots of Danny Etling, the freshman quarterback who replaced Rob Henry. Etling got positive reviews from many […]

Roncalli wins battle in trenches, beats Brebeuf 20-14

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Indianapolis Roncalli coach Bruce Scifres knew who could handle the pressure when the Rebels needed to hold Indianapolis Brebeuf at bay late in Friday night’s game — his senior-laden offensive line. Right tackle Cal Scifres, right guard Noah Smith, center Luke Jahnke, left guard Brian Sullivan and left tackle Hank […]

Purdue F Donnie Hale to transfer

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter announced today that sophomore Donnie Hale has been granted a release to transfer from the program. “Donnie has expressed his intent to transfer to be closer to home and for his desire for more playing time. We thank him for his hard work and […]

Prep football notes: Top 10 performances at midseason

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor ISL’s staff members have taken a look back at the 10 best performances we’ve seen in the first half of the season. They are in no particular order. Cliff Brunt Terry McLaurin, Cathedral WR vs. Warren Central – The 6-foot, 190-pound Ohio State commitment caught nine passes for 243 yards […]

IndyCar to hold road race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2014

From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS – An IndyCar Series race will take place in May 2014 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, an event approved Thursday during a meeting of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC board of directors. The race will be contested on the opening weekend of Month of May activities at […]

Brunt: Why Purdue could surprise against Northern Illinois

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor A game most experts chalked up as a loss for Purdue coming into the season could turn out well. The Boilermakers host Northern Illinois on Saturday. Yes, the Huskies are coming off a trip to the Orange Bowl, have won their first three games and are receiving votes for the […]

Calinger: Huskers, Steelers offer similar problem for loyal fan

By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent I like to say that my loyalty to my sports teams is a lot like my loyalty to my family and friends. If my friends are having a bad week, I’ll stand by them. If they’re having a rotten year, I’ll stand by them. Being a friend or a fan […]

Cliff’s Notebook: The weekend in Indiana sports

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Ahmad Bradshaw ran really angry against the San Francisco 49ers. Who could blame him? How would you feel if you were the guy who was supposed to take your new team’s running game to the next level and all of a sudden, the Colts trade for Trent Richardson, the No. […]

Postgame rewind: Things to watch, Purdue vs. Wisconsin

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I’m going back to my pregame story to see how my pregame Purdue at Wisconsin “Things to Watch” turned out. The Boilermakers fell 41-10 on Saturday. I’ll condense my pregame comments, then follow with the result. Can Purdue maintain its momentum? Pregame: Purdue had moments during Saturday’s 31-24 loss to […]

Indiana Fever upset Chicago 85-72 in WNBA playoffs

From the Indiana Fever CHICAGO – Shavonte Zellous scored 20 points to lead five scorers in double figures and the Indiana Fever shot a a season-high 50.8 percent from the floor to upend the top-seeded Chicago Sky, 85-72, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Indiana, the No. 4 seed in the East, won […]

Calvert throws 3 TDs; No. 1 Center Grove routs No. 4 Lawrence Central

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Luke Calvert has been a game manager for most of his career at Center Grove. Not anymore. The senior passed for 274 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another as the Trojans, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, defeated No. 4 Lawrence Central 42-10 on Friday night. Center Grove […]