Stories tagged with "NCAA"

NCAA hoops regional will tip in Indy in 2013 by Jeff Rabjohns

Lucas Oil Stadium will host an NCAA Tournament men’s basketball regional in 2013, the NCAA announced today. A regional includes the third round and elite eight games to determine... – Sep 21, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Sports

Indiana knocks off Akron 38-21 by indystar

AKRON, Ohio — Ben Chappell threw two touchdown passes and Ray Fisher returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a score in Indiana’s 38-21 victory against Akron on Saturday.... – Sep 19, 2009 at 6:51 PM in Indiana University

'Transformative' Brand remembered by indystar

Reactions came quickly to today’s news that NCAA president Myles Brand had passed away. A sampling: • Jim Morris, president of Pacers Sports&Entertainment and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM in News

'Transformative' Brand remembered by indystar

Reactions came swiftly to Wednesday’s news that NCAA president Myles Brand had passed away. A sampling: • Jim Morris, president of Pacers Sports&Entertainment and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM in News

NCAA's Myles Brand dies of cancer by Mark Alesia

Myles Brand’s career took him from a contemplative life as a philosophy professor to the explosive firing of a sports icon as president of Indiana University. He went from... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Communities

Brand editorial: grace, vision by indystar

Former Indiana University President Myles Brand will be long known as the man who fired a legendary coach. But Brand’s influence on his adopted home state reaches much deeper and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:07 PM in Communities

Brand timeline: Key career, life moments by indystar

May 17, 1942: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. 1964: Receives a Bachelor of Science in philosophy from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. 1967: Earns a doctorate in philosophy... – Sep 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM in News

Brand's defining moment: firing Bob Knight by indystar

For better or worse — and most everyone felt strongly one way or the other — the firing of Bob Knight as Indiana University’s basketball coach on Sept. 10, 2000,... – Sep 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM in News

Doss makes an early splash at receiver for IU by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — His uniform number is 2, but Tandon Doss wants to be No. 1 for Indiana’s football team. The No. 1 wide receiver, that is. He already knows there... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:32 AM in Indiana University

'Hounds score early, but not enough by Michael Pointer

The University of Indianapolis football team briefly had the lead over the nation’s top-ranked NCAA Division II football team on Saturday, but Grand Valley State proved to be... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in State Colleges

In the huddle: Ball State by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State has asked the NCAA to grant senior running back MiQuale Lewis an additional year of eligibility because he missed most of the 2007 season. Lewis... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Ball State

IU's Creek cleared to play this season by Terry Hutchens

Indiana University basketball recruit Maurice Creek received academic clearance by the NCAA today and will be eligible for the 2009-10 season.         A 6-5 shooting guard, Creek... – Aug 31, 2009 at 11:47 AM in

Speedy Evans seeks spot as Notre Dame receiver by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Freshman wide receiver Shaquelle Evans couldn’t believe it when he played the NCAA 2010 video game and discovered he was one of Notre Dame’s... – Aug 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM in Notre Dame

Hernandez now a coach by indystar

Maria Hernandez , a recent Purdue graduate and the 2009 NCAA individual champion, has been named part-time assistant coach for the Boilermakers’ women’s team.... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Notre Dame faces scheduling challenges with 7-4-1 format by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Nevada, Washington, Washington State and Connecticut aren’t exactly a murderer’s row. They are all playing Notre Dame this year, however, and... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Notre Dame faces scheduling challenges with 7-4-1 format by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Nevada, Washington, Washington State and Connecticut aren’t exactly a murderer’s row. They are all playing Notre Dame this year, however, and... – Aug 20, 2009 at 8:29 PM in Notre Dame

Purdue starts season at No. 19 by indystar

The Purdue women’s volleyball team is ranked No. 19 in the recently released AVCA Division I coaches’ poll. Purdue was 26-9 last season and reached the Sweet Sixteen in... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue opens vs. Cal St. Northridge Nov. 13 by indystar

Purdue will open its basketball season Nov. 13 against visiting Cal State Northridge, one of seven non-conference home games that also includes Wake Forest (Dec. 1) and West... – Aug 19, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Purdue

The curious case of Jerimy Finch by Terry Hutchens

Top prep safety started for Florida but is a backup at IU BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — He was supposed to be Indiana’s instant upgrade. Jerimy Finch played immediately as a... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:39 AM in Indiana University

Swanagan named to Irish staff by indystar

Former Notre Dame basketball playerHarold Swanaganhas been named the school’s coordinator of men’s basketball operations. Swanagan, 30, takes the job vacated by former... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Notre Dame