Author: Cliff

Miami's situation not as stable as it appears

So, Miami has got this series against Indiana wrapped, right? Indiana is going fishing on Thursday. Kenny and Chuck, get ready. Not exactly. As the buzz from LeBron James’ superhuman effort and Dwyane Wade’s return from the dead quiets, it’s time to look at Game 4 through a careful critical lens. LeBron might never play […]

Bob Griese: On Purdue, the '72 Dolphins and bounties

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I had a one-on-one interview with former Purdue quarterback Bob Griese on April 12 while still working for the Associated Press. Some of his comments, such as those regarding bounties in the NFL, are well known. Much of what he said will be revealed now. Griese, 67, was the Heisman […]

Pregame notes, Miami at Indiana, Game 4

Some things to look for in Sunday’s Miami-Indiana game: Roy Hibbert needs to remain dominant. He had 19 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks in Game 3, but at times in his career, he has been inconsistent, especially on offense. The key to Roy’s success is how aggressive he is about getting position before he […]

Granger's time to seize greatness is now

For someone so skinny, somehow Reggie Miller’s shadow has engulfed Danny Granger. The Pacers’ high-scoring forward has his best opportunity yet to step out of it. Granger has taken many big shots during his seven-year career, but he’s known as a scorer who lacks a signature moment or performance in a big-time game. He now […]

Fever defeat Dream 92-84 in opener

Every time Atlanta got close, Indiana answered. Katie Douglas scored 21 points and Tamika Catchings added 16 to help the Fever defeat the Dream 92-84 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. It was a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals series, which Atlanta won 2-1. Indiana led by 17 points […]

Pregame notes, Fever vs. Dream.

The Indiana Fever open the regular season at 7 p.m. against the Atlanta Dream. Here are some things to watch for: -Shavonte Zellous will start for just the eight time in her four-year career. Her speed and athletic ability add an important element to the Fever squad. She has averaged 7.8 points per game in […]

Purdue does just enough in 66-56 win over Ball State

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Purdue pulled out a 66-56 win over Ball State on Tuesday night that was closer than it should have been. The Boilermakers clearly had more talent, but they allowed the Cardinals to hang around several times in the first half when consistent play, especially on offense, might have put the game […]