Category Archives: College Football

Decision making plagues Hoosiers in home loss to Virginia 34-31

Penalties. Turnovers. Decisions.

All three hurt Indiana in their home opener under the lights, falling to the University of Virginia 34-31.

Many would be say it was typical IU football–I liked a lot more than I didn’t. Progress nonetheless was made in Coach Kevin Wilson’s second attempt to build up Indiana’s football program.

Greg Heban, a former baseball star at IU, picked off Virginia quarterback …

Indiana hosts Virginia in home opener

Last Saturday was tough for Indiana football and Big Ten fans to watch–IU losing to Ball State of the MAC conference. Indiana is determined this year to rebuild both the team and its image.

The Hoosiers host the University of Virginia to Bloomington in what hopefully will be a very competitive game. Historically, Virginia is a strong football program, with plenty of players making an …

Heinous Maryland uniforms prove it’s more about business than tradition

How would you feel if you’re team wore these outfits in place of their typical uniforms? Ugly, hideous, embarrassing.

Nike, Adidas, and now Under Armour all set out to see who can gain the most attention with various uniforms that are totally outrageous. All three companies have expanded their normal college football gear in select schools and pitiful.

Phil Knight of Nike began this whole …

IU, Kevin Wilson lose in season debut 27-20 to Ball State

With two new coaching staffs facing off on each sideline, there was plenty of uncertainty heading into the season opener at Lucas Oil Stadium between IU and Ball State. The Cardinals won their second straight win over Indiana, 27-20 to start the season off with a win.

After scoring on the first three drives, the Indiana offense struggled to produce.

The game was lost in …

Stacked Up: Ball State vs. Indiana

Today starts our weekly piece comparing Ball State and their opponents position by position.

Quarterback
Ball State: Keith Wenning: begins year two as the Cardinals starting QB, but year one as the day one starter. Wenning had a lot of good moments last year, and a good amount of bad moments too. He’s still young, but seems to have taken command of the offense, and …

Five reasons for IU football fans to be encouraged

Indiana football fans haven’t had much to cheer about in a long while. The Hoosiers have had just one winning record since 1995 and in that special 2007 season, IU played in the Insight Bowl. Five coaches later, and Indiana is hoping they have found their long-term solution.

There’s no reason for Indiana not to make some noise in the Big Ten each season. No, …

College Football Season Going To Be Crazy…AGAIN

Today marks the start of the 2011-2012 NCAA football season…and if it’s going to be anything like last year, then expect fireworks.

It is clearly the best time of the year!  So, get ready to buckle down in front of your TV for the next five months.

Of course in Indiana, it’s an exciting time with the three football teams in the state: Notre Dame, …

Video: Win Today commercial released from IU Football

From the very beginning, Coach Kevin Wilson has stressed the motto, Win Today!

The goal for the Indiana football team is to win each Saturday but the process starts long before game day. The team has to win spring practice, while in the weight room over the summer, and in the classroom. By winning each day, IU has a better chance of winning on each …