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Taming of the Shoe

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Oct. 20,2006 12:05 a.m.

Freshman quarterback Kellen Lewis hasn't seen anything like what he will face this weekend when the Hoosiers travel to Ohio State.

Hoosiers travel to East Lansing to take on rival Spartans

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Oct. 20,2006 12:02 a.m.

With last weekend's loss to the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines in the Hoosiers' rearview mirror, IU will travel to East Lansing, Mich., to take on the Michigan State Spartans (5-10, 0-4 Big Ten) on Saturday.

Knight's contract extension to keep him at Texas Tech until 2012

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 20,2006 12:02 a.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Texas Tech coach Bob Knight has agreed to a contract extension that would keep him with the Red Raiders through 2012.

IU to compete in prestigious regatta

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, Oct. 20,2006 12:01 a.m.

The coxswain and top eight rowers of the IU women's crew team will travel to Boston this weekend to race in the prominent Head of the Charles regatta. Sunday will be the second time that an IU boat has ever raced in the event in its 42-year history, and the Hoosiers intend to make their mark.

Hoosiers set for home matches against Big Ten teams

By Rick Harker · Thursday, Oct. 19,2006 11:58 p.m.

After beginning the Big Ten season 10-3 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten, the IU volleyball squad has dropped seven consecutive matches and is looking to grab a life preserver this weekend.

IU searches for momentum after loss

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Oct. 19,2006 11:55 p.m.

Following its 1-0 loss last Sunday to Northwestern, the IU women's soccer team was down but not out. "Everyone's working pretty hard and trying to get back," freshman midfielder Christie Kotynski said. "We know we probably could have done better on Sunday. We're trying to work as hard as we can to make up for it this weekend."

IU places 8th in New Mexico Tournament

By Ari Shifron · Thursday, Oct. 19,2006 11:55 p.m.

The Hoosiers' luck ran out as the cream and crimson recorded a season worst, placing eighth at the Price's "Give 'Em Five Fund" New Mexico State Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M. IU coach Clint Wallman was disappointed with the finish but said he will not allow it to get his team down. "We have the talent to compete in any tournament," Wallman said. "Yet, despite a good week of practice, we did not play as well as we would have liked."

ESPN show highlights IU starter's on, off-field accomplishments

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Oct. 19,2006 11:53 p.m.

When her roommate was reading children's books, junior Meredith Brown was writing nationally published poems. "I was reading Dr. Seuss (back) then, and she was writing poems," said junior forward Kate O' Connell.

Peterson plans to play again for Oklahoma

Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:16 p.m.

Adrian Peterson plans to play at least one more game for Oklahoma. The star tailback, speaking publicly for the first time since breaking his collarbone Saturday, said he intends to play in a bowl game if the Sooners reach the postseason.

Dying for a title? Company making team pride urns, caskets

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:14 p.m.

In the heat of passion, many crazed baseball fans have said they would die for a championship. Are they willing to take that devotion to the grave? With a new venture that will put Major League Baseball team logos on urns and caskets, the league and a company that makes funeral products will find out just how many fans want to be decked out in their team colors and logos for eternity.

Government skeptical of Web site's threats against several NFL stadiums

By Alyson Brodsy and Lara Jakes Jordan · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:12 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- A Web site claims that seven NFL football stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government expressed doubts about the threat Wednesday.

Quarterback racks up weekly honors

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:12 p.m.

Following his career-best performance in Saturday's 31-28 upset of No. 15 Iowa, IU freshman quarterback Kellen Lewis took home his first conference and national honors. The Big Ten named Lewis Co-Offensive Player of the Week along with Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter for their performances. Also, USA Today named the Hoosier quarterback its Player of the Week.

Bears lose defensive starter

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Seligman · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:11 p.m.

Chicago Bears strong safety Mike Brown is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage in his right foot Wednesday, a major hit for the NFL's second-ranked defense. Brown limped off the field and was taken from the sideline on a cart during the fourth quarter of Monday's 24-23 comeback victory at Arizona after his foot got twisted on a running play. "Severe blow," coach Lovie Smith said. "I think we all know what Mike means to our football team. He's a special player. He was having an outstanding game ... That's a big blow, but injuries do happen. Mike has been in this situation before."

Freshman returns to practice

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:09 p.m.

IU men's soccer freshman forward Darren Yeagle practiced with the team Tuesday and is medically cleared to play, the team's spokeswoman Brooke Frederickson said. Tuesday's practice was the first time Yeagle participated in physical activity with the team since IU's 2-1 victory against Michigan State on Oct. 1.

IU back in action after break

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:09 p.m.

The IU men's tennis team ends a month-long layoff today when it takes part in the Hoosier Invitational and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Midwest Regional Championship, hosted by Minnesota. The Hoosiers host the Hoosier Invitational this weekend and send three players to the Midwest Regional Championship starting today and ending Oct. 24.

Name-calling in the NLCS

By Alyson Brodsy and Evan Harris · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:08 p.m.

Apparently, I root for pond scum. At least that's what St. Louis told me. They had it written on their shirts and scribbled in black ink on their posters. After driving four hours Saturday to Missouri, I came to one conclusion: St. Louis Cardinals fans piss me off.

Fassel fired as Ravens' offensive coordinator

By David Ginsburg · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:26 a.m.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Jim Fassel was fired as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, a move designed by coach Brian Billick to get more firepower from the league's 28th-ranked attack.

Miami extends suspension, FIU dismisses 2 in wake of brawl melee

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Reynolds · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:24 a.m.

MIAMI -- Amid the pushing, punching and posturing during the sideline-clearing brawl between University of Miami and Florida International University, some actions were deemed worse than others. The punishments reflected the differences in severity.

Lidle remembered at service

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Harris · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:21 a.m.

COVINA, Calif. -- Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was remembered as "a loving husband and an awesome father" Tuesday at a memorial attended by family, friends and teammates of the avid yet inexperienced pilot who was killed during an aerial tour of New York City.

Hoosiers play to two ties against U. of Kentucky

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:19 a.m.

Moms always say to play by the rules, but rules change. The new hockey rule change which enforces stricter obstruction penalties was a huge factor in the IU men's hockey games this Friday and Saturday.

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