Griffiths: Despite loss at Michigan, Notre Dame fine

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Having had plenty of time to digest and analyze Notre Dame’s first regular-season loss since 2011, I’ve come to some conclusions. Before I dive into those, let me reassure Irish Nation that the sky isn’t falling and Notre Dame’s program isn’t slipping after Saturday night’s 41-30 defeat Saturday night […]

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Purdue-Notre Dame: Yes, it’s a rivalry

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Amid all the talk about what is and isn’t a rivalry, Purdue vs. Notre Dame, by many standards, actually is one. The two Indiana schools first met in 1896 and have played every year since 1946. Notre Dame has gotten the best of the series, leading […]

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Pacers sign two free agents

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Pacers made a couple additions to their training camp roster on Tuesday. The team announced the signings of free-agent guard Ron Howard and forward Darnell Jackson. Both players will compete for the final spots on the Pacers’ 15-man roster. The contracts are believed to be non- or partially guaranteed. […]

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Brebeuf’s Mic Roessler is Colts/NFL Coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: Mic Roessler of Brebeuf Jesuit High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Roessler was selected after his Braves defeated Class 2A No. 1 Cardinal Ritter 49-28. This is their second victory over a top ranked opponent this […]

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Purdue’s Akeem Hunt wins Big Ten honor

From Purdue Athletics: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Junior Akeem Hunt has been named the co-Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Hunt returned the opening kickoff against Indiana State for a touchdown after taking a handoff. The return was his second career score on a kickoff (also 100 yards at Ohio State in 2012). […]

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Quick Thoughts on the Pacers’ universe

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Paul George was everywhere over the weekend: Purdue, Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s developing a personality in the community, which every franchise likes to see from its marquee star. Pacers great Roger Brown wasn’t alive to see his achievements recognized by yesterday’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. […]

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Hoosiers: What’s Hot and What’s Cold

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Each week I’ll run down what’s hot and what’s cold with Indiana football. Here’s my take from Saturday’s 41-35 loss to Navy: HOT Offensive line – Pass protection seemed pretty consistent, even as Hoosiers began throwing nearly every down. Ted Bolser – Tight end finishes with five […]

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Suddenly, Hoosiers have pessimism

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Hoosiers suffered more than just a defeat Saturday. They authored something their fans had been dreading ever since – well, pretty much since Indiana began playing college football over a century ago. But especially since this season began with such high hopes. The inevitable letdown. A […]

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