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IU alum and All-American David Neville, shown here in a 2004 event, races past the competition during the Indiana Relays on Saturday, April 10, 2004.

All on the line

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, Aug. 29,2008 12:43 a.m.

After his win at the 2003 Indiana State High School Track and Field Championships in the 400-meter dash, former Hoosier star David Neville set his sights on the Olympics.

Senior running back Marcus Thigpen runs the ball during a practice drill prior to Saturday’s home opener against Western Kentucky.

Hoosiers aim to win 13

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, Aug. 29,2008 12:34 a.m.

The vivid memories of a fan-flooded Memorial Stadium field after IU beat rival Purdue to clinch its first bowl berth since 1993 might seem like they just happened.

Sophomore Alex Perry prepares to snap the ball to quarterback sophomore Ben Chappell during preseason practice. Perry will be the center in this year’s new no-huddle offense.

Perry centers the trenches of the new-look offense

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, Aug. 29,2008 12:29 a.m.

No matter how imperfect or seemingly impervious a football team can be, there will always be questions heading into the team’s season opener whose answers will dictate success.

Wide receivers: the new running backs

By Ben Homrig · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 11:16 p.m.

IDS Columnist Ben Homrig provides analysis that will help you win your fantasy football league.

Smith chats on state of team

Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 11:14 p.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith is impressed with the depth of his team at several different positions.

IU sophomore midfielder Rich Balchan surveys the field during the Hoosiers game against Penn State Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU won 1-0.

Soccer players get European experience

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 11:10 p.m.

Soccer players Ofori Sarkodie and Rich Balchan bring overseas experience back to IU team.

A Golden Interview

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 11:06 p.m.

IDS columnist Mike Abrams mimics a sit-down interview with Bob Costas.

Class of 2009 recruits ready to join Hoosiers

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 11:04 p.m.

The 2009 recruiting class is ready to play for Coach Crean and the Hoosiers.

Sophomore safety Jerimy Finch practices Wednesday afternoon prior to Saturday's home opener for IU football against Western Kentucky. Finch, from Indianapolis, transferred over the summer to IU from the University of Florida.

Finch eager to play for IU

By Lee Hurwitz · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 10:58 p.m.

Safety Jerimy Finch is ready to play for IU this year after transferring from Florida.

Recently-named IU starting quarterback Kellen Lewis practices Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Lewis named starting quarterback

By Lee Hurwitz · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 12:29 a.m.

Four days before the IU football team starts its season, IU coach Bill Lynch named junior Kellen Lewis the team’s starting quarterback.

Carl Edwards does his trademark back flip after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sharpie 500 auto race Saturday night at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol Tenn.

Miller’s Lap Around NASCAR

By Geoffrey Miller · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 10:03 p.m.

Strap in as the Indiana Daily Student’s Geoffrey Miller talks NASCAR with a recap of last week’s race at Bristol and looks ahead to Sunday’s Sprint Cup race in California.

Scoring’s key to Hoosiers’ success in 2008

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 10 p.m.

Junior midfielder Brad Ring heads the ball at a Oct. 6, 2007 game against Michigan State at Bill Armstrong Stadium. IU won 2-0.

Offense excels in preseason

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 9:57 p.m.

The IU soccer team looks to translate preseason success to the regular season.

Taber out 10 weeks with injured knee

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 9:57 p.m.

Senior forward Kyle Taber injured his knee last week and will have to undergo surgery today, according to a statement from IU Athletics media relations director J.D. Campbell. Taber is expected to miss 10 weeks while he recovers.

Standout sophomore to join Hoosiers in 2011

By Jordan Cohen · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 9:45 p.m.

Matt Carlino, a talented high school sophomore, verbally commits to play for IU in 2011.

IU quarterback Kellen Lewis tries to escape the grasp of two saluki defenders during a Sept. 16, 2006 game at Memorial Stadium.

Lewis named starting QB, Middleton suspended one game

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 3:09 p.m.

IU football coach Bill Lynch named junior Kellen Lewis the team’s starting quarterback as it heads into the season opener against Western Kentucky on Saturday.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jared Lorenzen (13) is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Sunday in Indianapolis. The game is the Colts' first in the new Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts kick off preseason in new stadium

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Aug. 25,2008 10:16 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – With the flick of a giant switch, Colts owner Jim Irsay and the city’s mayor Greg Ballard opened a new era for Indianapolis football.

Flyers spoil season opener

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Aug. 25,2008 10:10 p.m.

The women’s soccer team came into this season after a successful 2007 season, advancing further in the NCAA tournament than any other team in school history. The third round exit capped a 13-7-3, 5-4-1 in conference, record for a year ago on the strength of a 13-game unbeaten streak.

The best athlete you don't know

By Bryan Payton · Monday, Aug. 25,2008 10:06 p.m.

National sports columnist Bryan Payton introduces the 'World's Greatest Athlete.'

What in the wide, wide world of sports is happening?

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Aug. 25,2008 9:54 p.m.

Basketball columnist Zachary Osterman discusses Bud Mackey's guilty plea.

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