By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Here are five things to watch for from the Indianapolis Colts now that we know Reggie Wayne will be out for the season with a torn ACL. 1. Can Wayne recover? Wayne caught 38 passes for 503 yards and two touchdowns in seven starts this season. He posted an NFL-record […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — No matter how much he wanted to make it just another game, Andrew Luck couldn’t deny there was something different about his matchup with Peyton Manning. Manning won four MVP awards and a Super Bowl title in 13 years with the Indianapolis Colts before they allowed […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor Let’s check out where the Hoosiers stand in key statistical categories of the Football Bowl Subdivision through seven games of their season, with the biggest jump from 2012 coming on offensive third downs: Points scored 11th (42.4 per game) Last season: 51st (30.8 per game) Points allowed 112th (37.1 per game) Last season: 104th (35.3 […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Each week I’ll run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my take from Saturday’s 63-47 loss at Michigan: HOT Tre Roberson – Backup quarterback replaces Nate Sudfeld early on in a coach’s hunch and delivers by completing 16 of 23 passes […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ryan Phillis is a positive thinker and believes the Indiana Hoosiers’ defense can turn things around in time to achieve special things this season. Even with the current state of affairs, Phillis insists fellow defenders are as much the optimist as he is. Asked if […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Quick thoughts on the Hoosiers’ 63-47 loss to Michigan at Michigan Stadium: What we learned: Indiana was right there for 57 minutes. One score after another, one Michigan response after another, Tre Roberson going back and forth with Devin Gardner. It was truly a remarkable game. Indiana […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – At the end of the third quarter, the Hoosiers trail Michigan 42 to 40 . Let’s touch on a few observations from the period. 1. Big turnover sets up score. Fitzgerald Toussaint’s bouncing fumble on the opening drive of the quarter was recovered by Indiana’s Flo Hardin […]
Click to read more:By CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Here are some thoughts at halftime of the Hoosiers’ visit to the Big House, with Indiana trailing 28-17: Devin Gardner tortured the Hoosiers with his arm and legs, and the Wolverines scored three touchdowns on the ground and one through the air to open a nice […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Ben Davis coach Mike Kirschner had a simple message for his team after it had to rally from 24 points down to beat Carmel 28-24 on Friday night. “Do me a favor – don’t do that again.” A few seconds later, he delivered another simple message. “You are […]
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By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor This week could be a snooze fest as far as Big Ten games are concerned. Barring a major upset, the five conference games aren’t expected to keep you glued to your television. Unfortunately, none of the games figures to impact the Big Ten race. Undefeated Ohio State doesn’t figure […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent After eight weeks of play, the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference boasts seven of the top 10 teams in the 6A Sagarin ratings, and they have been battling on the gridiron for the right to claim the coveted MIC title. Center Grove has earned its share of the title with a 6-1 league […]
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