By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor There are a certain number of jobs in sports that will bring a higher level of scrutiny than others. The head coach of Indiana University is one of them. These days, even a first-half substitution gets criticized by the masses. Tom Crean left a great situation at Marquette because, “It’s […]
Click to read more:From the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Hakeem Nicks on Friday, the team said in a news release. “Hakeem is a big, tough, and highly competitive wide receiver who knows what it takes to win,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson. “His big-play potential requires attention from the defense every […]
Click to read more:By BROCK SANDERS ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – “In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana.” Unfortunately, this college basketball season, that wasn’t a good thing. There are ten Division I basketball teams in the state. This will be the first year that not one of them makes the NCAA Tournament since 2005. Before […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITH ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Bynum’s debut might just have come at the perfect time. The Pacers entered Tuesday’s game on a four-game losing streak and were in need of some kind of spark. Bynum provided just that, muscling his way to eight points and 10 rebounds in 15 minutes of action. Perhaps […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITH ISL Correspondent Game 7 in Indianapolis. That has been the goal for the Indiana Pacers all year long — to get a possible Game 7 against Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals to be played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers responded to that goal with a 33-7 start. Since then, however, the […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITH ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON — Senior Night is always a special night in Bloomington. For the second straight year, however, the road team spoiled the party. The Hoosiers came into tonight’s game against Nebraska desperately needing a win to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. The task became tougher when Indiana learned it […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITH ISL INDIANAPOLIS — As the battle for the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference “Heats” up, the Pacers are entering a critical stretch of games on their schedule. With eight of their next 11 games on the road, a home win over the Golden State Warriors was needed. Stephen Curry and company had […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange As the NBA breaks for its All-Star game, about 30 games remain for each team. Before the final leg of the schedule, let’s look at the blue and gold’s top issues. What will Indiana do as far as the Feb. 20 trade deadline? The East-leading Pacers already picked […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Editor/ The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers knew they let their guard down and suffered an unnecessary loss to an outmatched opponent on Sunday. Given an immediate chance at redemption, forward David West and his teammates did not disappoint, riding a wave of anger and motivation to a bulge […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers collapsed and lost 93-92 to the Orlando Magic on Sunday night at the Amway Center: IN A NUTSHELL: Victor Oladipo scored 23 points and made five shots while playing the entire fourth quarter as the Magic, who have the third-worst record in the NBA at […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Editor The general mediocrity of Indiana’s supporting crew often offsets the good work of the Yogi Ferrell-Noah Vonleh core. On Saturday, however, the Hoosiers were working together better offensively than in many recent games, as nearly three other players were in double-figure scoring: Troy Williams and Will Sheehey each had 11 […]
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