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The ring-er of fire, he burns, burns, burns

Powerhouse No. 22 Penn State presents tough opener for IU

If the IU women’s soccer team is looking to take the next step as an elite program, the Hoosiers (5-4) will have to start this process against a team they have only defeated once in the last 17 tries.

Offensive woes a thing of the past

As the fall season officially begins, a change is in the air for the men’s soccer team. After last Sunday’s 3-2 overtime win against Big Ten foe Wisconsin, the No. 14 Hoosiers (4-1-2) are riding a three-game winning streak. IU has scored eight goals in the past three games after finishing three consecutive scoreless matches.

Red-White game kicks off season for club hockey

Women’s team receives largest-ever donation

The IU women’s basketball team received a $250,000 contribution, the University announced Wednesday, a record for the women’s basketball program. The gift was made to the “For the Glory of Old IU: the Campaign for IU Athletics,” and came courtesy of Smithville, Indiana’s largest privately owned telecommunications company, according to a press release.

Stand up, young people

Good job, IU student body. Really, good job. You have outdone yourselves this time. I didn’t really think we could get lower than this. You have proved me wrong, yet again. You have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about, do you? I’ll explain.

Weekley’s weekend

Tiger Woods might be the best golfer ever. He might be the most talented golfer ever. He might be the golfer who attracts the biggest crowds. He might be the only reason golf is prominent in the United States these days. He might be God. But last weekend, only one thing kept running through my mind: Tiger who?

Surging Biffle wins again, makes title case

It simply doesn’t get any sweeter than this for Greg Biffle, unless of course he can hold on through the final eight races of the 2008 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup and score his first career title. In the meantime, Biffle has to be feeling pretty good after taking his second-straight win in the Sprint Cup Series last Sunday at Dover International Speedway – though it didn’t come easily.

Jobe looking to open lanes for guards

When asked about his team earlier this month, IU coach Tom Crean’s first response was, “We’re going to be small.” While the Hoosiers might be undersized, one rather noticeable exception to that statement is Tijan Jobe. Jobe, a junior college transfer from The Gambia – a small country in Africa – is a 7-foot, 255-pound center, who is the only healthy player on the team, other than freshman Tom Pritchard, taller than 6-foot-6. Even after injured senior forward Kyle Taber returns to the lineup, Jobe is still expected to see considerable action this season, purely because he fills IU’s glaring need for a big man.

Phillips, Polk out; Thomas questionable

The hits just keep on coming.While the Hoosiers continue to pick themselves up from a 42-20 blowout at home against Ball State last Saturday, IU football coach Bill Lynch continues to receive bad news.In his weekly press conference Tuesday, Lynch said senior captain and cornerback Chris Phillips will miss the rest of the season.

IUSA, Allenspach to hold open forum on new athletics director

Tonight the IU Student Association will host a student forum to discuss the current search for a new athletics director. All students and members of the public are encouraged to attend from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.PODCAST: Hoosier Sidelines

Coach Lynch, the ball is in your hands

Pair of Spartans excelling heading into game with IU

If Javon Ringer has done as much as any runner in the country this season, Michigan State teammate Otis Wiley has been just as dominant at defensive back.

Wire for hire

In-state talent visits for win against Wisconsin

Teams lead massive in-state field in home invite

The IU cross country teams set a pace for the long haul after hosting the Indiana Intercollegiates on Friday. The Hoosiers had strong showings from both the men’s and women’s teams as the athletes kicked the dust off their shoes and ran in their first scored meet.The women’s team came in second place with 57 points, outdone by only Purdue, who finished with 45.The men began the season strong as well, claiming first place with 33 points in the field of 21 teams. Senior Brennon Plotner paced the men’s field, coming in first overall with a time of 25:03 in the men’s 8-kilometer race, while freshman Andrew Poore was close behind, finishing second 7 seconds later.

Big Ten Preview: IU near bottom of conference in recent championship success

Tom Crean likes to characterize IU’s tradition with a simple phrase: “It’s Indiana.” Why did the new men’s basketball coach take a turmoil-ridden job with IU? Because it’s Indiana. How are you going to sell recruits on becoming Hoosiers? Well, it’s Indiana.But does ‘Indiana’ mean what it used to?

COMMENTARY: When football becomes just a game

EDITOR'S NOTE: Bryan Payton is a national sports columnist for the Indiana Daily Student and a running back for the IU football team. This column is his reaction to a career-ending injury sustained by Ball State wide receiver Dante Love in the Hoosiers' game Saturday against Ball State. Going into this past weekend, I planned to write about the Tampa Bay Rays or maybe how politics affects the world of sports, or maybe even the week in football. But after Saturday night, I quickly changed my mind.

Ball State says career over for injured player

Ball State announced Monday that senior wide receiver Dante Love is expected to lead a healthy life after extensive rehabilitation from a cervical spine fracture and spinal cord injury suffered Saturday night during his team’s 42-20 win against IU. But he is never expected to play football again, according to a Ball State news release. “His football career is expected to be over,” Ball State coach Brady Hoke told The Associated Press. “He has touched a lot of lives, and he will continue to do so.”For senior tight end Darius Hill, Monday’s news came as a relief.“It’s been pretty tough knowing he’s not going to be with us, but he’s always going to be a part of this team,” he told the AP. “It definitely takes a lot (of the concern) off, knowing that he’s going to be all right down the road.”