Author: Cliff

Dragash 5-0 on Week 8 IHSAA football picks; here’s five for Week 9

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent I have reached the Holy Grail of football predictions That’s right, I finally reached the coveted 5-0 plateau in week eight; but rather than rest on my laurels, I intend to use that momentum going into this final week of the season and on into the tournament. My current record […]

Danny Hope: Purdue wasn’t “fat and sassy” heading into Michigan game

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I worried that Purdue might get ahead of itself as the national praise rolled in last week. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit fired up the Purdue fanbase by declaring the Boilermakers the favorite to reach the Rose Bowl. Perhaps desperately seeking anything good to cling to in a disastrous Big Ten season, […]

Ben Fahrbach’s slideshow: Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun

ISL photographer Ben Fahrbach took photos of the Indiana Fever in their win over Connecticut in Game 2 of the WNBA Eastern Conference Finals Monday night in Indianapolis. The Fever will play at Connecticut Thursday night in the decisive Game 3.   Related: January’s dive rescues Fever Purdue-Michigan slideshow Purdue-Eastern Kentucky slideshow Purdue-Eastern Michigan slideshow […]

January’s dive keeps Indiana Fever hopes of claiming WNBA title alive

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Briann January’s dive must have seemingly lasted forever. Moments after the Indiana Fever point guard botched a wide-open layup that could have won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, she showed what she’s about. No time for sulking or woe-is-me embarrassment. There was a game to win. (Continued after the photo) With […]

Fahrbach’s slideshow: Purdue vs. Michigan

Here is ISL photographer Ben Fahrbach’s slideshow from the 44-13 loss to Michigan.   Also: Purdue-Eastern Kentucky slideshow Purdue-Eastern Michigan slideshow Purdue-Marshall slideshow Purdue should beware overlooking Michigan Purdue’s top 10 receivers of all time Danny Hope must win now Follow Ben Fahrbach on Twitter: www.twitter.com/BBFahrbach. Follow ISL on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cliffbrunt_isl.  

Carmel-Warren Central matchup highlights IHSAA football sectional draw

From the IHSAA: A matchup between Class 5A No. 1 Carmel and rival Warren Central highlights the first round of state playoff games in Sectional 5. For the 40th year, plans for post-season  play have been announced as 315 schools were placed into brackets Sunday evening  for the IHSAA Football State Tournament, presented by the Indianapolis Colts. Sectional […]

Castle’s Doug Hurt is Colts Coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: Castle’s Doug Hurt has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Hurt was selected after his Knights beat previously unbeaten and Class 2A No. 1 ranked Evansville Mater Dei 35-21 on Friday. Castle is off to its second straight 8-0 […]

Brunt: Purdue’s loss to Michigan might help later

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor After a week of unprecedented hoopla and an unexpected endorsement from ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, all has unfortunately returned to normal in Boiler Country. Purdue was on top of the world a week ago. The Boilermakers were 3-1, had nearly knocked off Notre Dame and had become a trendy pick to […]

Fishers, Chatard run wild in big wins

By BEN FAHRBACH ISL Correspondent Pete Hartley ran for 276 yards and five touchdowns to help Chatard defeat Guerin Catholic 34-7 on Friday night. Chatard ran for 394 yards against Guerin, more than the Trojans have gained against any opponent on the ground this season. The constant rain may have played a part in the play calls, as […]

Stubbornness costs Indiana in 31-27 loss to Michigan State

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Kevin Wilson’s offensive genius helped Indiana take an early 17-point lead against Michigan State. His stubbornness blew it. The Hoosiers led by 10 points and had the ball heading into the fourth quarter, despite the fact that Michigan State clearly had figured out how to stop their short passing game on Saturday. So what […]

Brunt: Purdue had better not overlook Michigan

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I sure hope Purdue doesn’t overlook Michigan on Saturday. Did I get you with that statement? I know, right? Since when does Purdue have to worry about overlooking the Wolverines? Since ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit declared the Boilermakers the favorites to win the Big Ten and go to the Rose Bowl. […]