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Quest for crown begins

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 11:01 a.m.

The IU men's soccer program has been notorious for producing champion-caliber teams and it will get a shot at earning another Big Ten title this weekend. Fresh off their conference regular season title, the top-seeded Hoosiers play the No. 5 seed Wisconsin today at 5 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium in their quest for their 10th tournament championship. IU has a 18-3 all-time record in conference tournament games, including a flawless 3-0 mark versus the Badgers. To date, the Hoosiers (11-3-4, 5-0-1 Big Ten) have won nine consecutive games. IU's last lost was Sept. 18 to Notre Dame, 1-0 in double-overtime in South Bend and their last tie was Oct. 2. But coach Jerry Yeagley has his players' eyes focused on Wisconsin, which defeated Ohio State, 2-0 in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament Thursday.

Kickoff returners turn to music in down time

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Nov. 14,2003 10:27 a.m.

When opposing teams kick off to the IU football team, they're sending the ball toward more than student athletes or football players. Waiting to receive it on one side is freshman Lance Bennett, IU's leading returner with 384 yards, who is also a gifted musician who co-penned Will Smith's hit "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)".

Big Ten Tournament returns to Bloomington, begins today

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1:15 a.m.

After a five-year hiatus, the Big Ten Tournament makes its way back to Bloomington and Bill Armstrong Stadium this year, marking the fourth time IU has hosted the conference tournament and the first time since 1997. The winner receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. IU coach Jerry Yeagley said he views the conference tournament as preparation for the Tournament for his team. "We like to look upon the Big Ten Tournament the same as the NCAA Tournament," Yeagley said. "Every game is the championship game. We have to be prepared though. Upsets have taken place." The Big Ten Tournament boasts a strong field, with three teams recording 11 or more wins. Michigan enters the tournament with the most victories, as they have 13. But IU was able to win the regular season title by going undefeated through the conference season.

Top recruits sign with IU

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1:06 a.m.

Mike Davis said Wednesday was like Christmas in November for the Hoosier program. The IU men's basketball coach announced his recruiting class for next season, landing four of his five early verbal commitments.

Seniors reflect on last season as Hoosiers

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1:01 a.m.

As the IU volleyball team's season winds down, players and coaches are starting to look ahead to next year. For four Hoosiers, the next year in their life will be drastically different from those of the players and coaches they leave behind.

Davis ready to see improvement in exhibition

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, Nov. 13,2003 1 a.m.

Last Friday, the IU men's basketball team barely pulled off an overtime win in their first exhibition game against Athletes in Action. Their two-point victory, 70-68, didn't come easy. "We probably should have lost the game by 15," IU coach Mike Davis said. "I see that now watching the tape."

Hoosiers battle each other on video game gridiron

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 1:08 a.m.

They're a staple in college campuses across the country. Football video games have invaded the college culture dating from Nintendo's Tecmo Bowl in the 1980s to EA Sports NCAA Football 2004 currently.

Players upbeat after second win

By Gavin Lesnick · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 1:07 a.m.

For only the second time all year, IU football players could speak Sunday at the team meeting. When IU loses, players aren't allowed to talk, but Saturday's 17-14, come-from-behind victory over the Fighting Illini reinstated player speaking rights and elevated team spirits.

Distances put IU at advantage

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 1:05 a.m.

The NCAA regional and national meets are the only two left for the No. 11 men's cross country team this year. Heading into these meets, the Hoosiers believe they have a distinct advantage over the other competitors, an advantage they have not had yet this year.

Early lead no help for Colts

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2003 12:13 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Tony Dungy's teams have taken double-digit lead, opponents usually are left scrambling. Not this season.

Berroa, Willis: Rookies of the Year

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 1:06 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Kansas City shortstop Angel Berroa beat out New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui for American League Rookie of the Year in voting that rekindled the debate on whether veteran Japanese players should be eligible.

Runner steps up in big meet

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2003 12:45 a.m.

At the Big Ten Cross Country Championships Nov. 2, the unranked women's cross country team finished fourth, edging then-No. 18 Wisconsin, and finishing behind then-No. 10 Michigan, No. 6 Michigan State, and No. 19 Penn State, which finished first through third, respectively. However, it was sophomore Larra Overton who finished fourth for IU in the Big Ten Championship, after IU coach Judy Wilson said, before the race, that she did not believe the team could finish higher than fifth. Overton entered the Big Ten Cross Country Championship with no prior experience running in this meet. She competed in two meets this season: the 5K Indiana Intercollegiates Sept. 19 finishing in a time of 18:44, and the 6K Roy Griak Invitation Sept. 27 with a finishing time 23:00. In her freshman season, Overton competed in four meets and finished second for IU in the Purdue Open with a 5K time of 19:26.6.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:17 a.m.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Mike Keenan was fired Sunday as coach of the Florida Panthers after failing to turn the franchise into a Stanley Cup contender. Keenan will be replaced on an interim basis by general manager Rick Dudley, who made the announcement at a news conference.

11-game losing streak stopped against OSU

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:14 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team was finally able to snap its 11-game losing streak after defeating Ohio State University Saturday 31-29, 30-18, 14-30, 30-20.

Defensive woes plague IU in loss

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:13 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team started off its preseason with a 82-69 loss at the hands of Athletes in Action Sunday. However, the 13-point loss could have been worse as IU went on a 9-0 run to end the game.

IU pulls off overtime win against tough AIA

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:12 a.m.

IU coach Mike Davis said he would have liked to have won by 100 points against Athletes in Action Friday night, but he had to settle for a close overtime win, 70-68.

Colts fall to last place Jags

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:11 a.m.

Jaguars 28, Colts 23 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fred Taylor delivered the punishment he promised and the Jacksonville Jaguars got a win not many people expected. Taylor scored a 32-yard touchdown with 1:08 left Sunday to lift the Jaguars to a surprising 28-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

Hoosiers snap 11-game Big Ten losing streak

By John Rodgers · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:09 a.m.

It's been an interesting week for junior Matt LoVecchio. Seven days removed from being forced to sit because of lingering effects of a concussion, LoVecchio scrambled for eight yards and dove head first across the goal line with 24 seconds remaining to score the winning touchdown in IU's 17-14 win over Illinois.

Hoosiers go slumpbusting

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 1:07 a.m.

So, maybe it's understandable that IU's 17-14 win over Illinois didn't cause the Memorial Stadium crowd of 24,102 to charge the field and rip out the goal posts. But for a team that had lost 11 straight in the Big Ten, it must have felt like the weight of the world was lifted from their shoulders.

Big Ten season champs

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Nov. 10,2003 12:44 a.m.

Trailing 2-0 with 25 minutes left in the game most thought IU's 44-game Big Ten unbeaten streak, eight-game win streak and conference championship aspirations would all come crashing down. Most thought that -- except the Hoosiers who, Saturday night, in IU coach Jerry Yeagley's final regular season home game, came roaring back with three straight goals, beating Penn State 3-2 and capturing the Big Ten regular season championship for the eighth-straight season. IU (11-3-4, 5-0-1 Big Ten) earned the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament and will play the winner of Ohio State/Wisconsin 5 p.m., Friday. "There was not a player at halftime on our team that was thinking we couldn't be the Big Ten champs," Yeagley said. "They didn't sit there and mope with their heads down. When we came in at half and the main thing was to get their minds off the first half, we talked about the character we developed over the last eight games, the confidence we developed, and we go out and not try to do it all at once.

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