Hoosiers' future looking bright

In a positive sign for the future of IU football, seven IU freshmen were named to the Sporting News Big Ten All-Freshman Team. The seven selections were the most for any conference team.\nRedshirt freshman quarterback Kellen Lewis led a group of seven, featuring receiver Nick Polk, defensive end Jammie Kirlew, buck Josh Bailey, safety Austin Thomas, offensive tackle Rodger Saffold and linebacker Will Patterson.\nPlaying in 11 of 12 games for the Hoosiers, Lewis threw for 14 touchdowns -- an IU freshman record -- and 2,221 passing yards, while also rushing for 441 yards and five more scores.