Stories tagged with "best football"

Cathedral spoils New Pal's 1st regional trip by Michael Pointer

45-6 setback clarifies importance of increasing strength, numbers There’s never been a particularly good time for an opponent to play this season’s powerful Cathedral... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:00 PM in High school football

Kravitz: Belichick helps Colts win by indystar

By eschewing punt in waning minutes of the game, Belichick helps Colts complete comeback Maybe the Lucas Oil Stadium mice burrowed their way into Bill Belichick’s brain. Or... – Nov 16, 2009 at 1:44 AM in Bob Kravitz

How we see it by indystar

Mike Chappell: Colts 30, Patriots 27 Wonder if I can call in sick Sunday night? This is one you’d like to settle back in your recliner and watch — adult beverage and... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Colts

New Pal's reward: regional game with Cathedral by Michael Pointer

It’s been one of the best football seasons ever for New Palestine, capped by a 48-22 victory over Anderson Highland in the Sectional 13 championship game Friday that earned... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:12 PM in High school football

Colts safety Bethea eager to make his mark by Phillip Wilson

Safety, a Pro Bowl alternate in ’08, leads Colts in tackles Antoine Bethea is understated as NFL personalities go. It’s easy to overlook the Indianapolis Colts safety... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Colts

Perry Meridian looks good in near-upset of Pike by Michael Pointer

Perry Meridian took advantage of a muddy field and nearly pulled off the biggest upset in Indianapolis-area football last week. Instead, it became another painful moment in a... – Oct 14, 2009 at 9:20 PM in High school football

Win at Virginia key to IU's bowl strategy by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ben Chappell came to Indiana with the dream of playing Big Ten powers Michigan and Ohio State. Virginia? Not so much. Yet the reality is Saturday’s... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Can Hoosiers keep Chappell clean vs. Buckeyes defense? by Terry Hutchens

Can IU’s line keep QB clean versus Buckeyes? BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana’s football team is tied for the national lead for fewest sacks allowed. So why... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Millers look to stop losing to Royals by Ted Schultz

At first glance, it may appear as if Noblesville took a step backward in its 35-14 football loss to Avon Friday night. But the Millers, who had routed Lafayette Jeff and McCutcheon... – Sep 30, 2009 at 9:22 PM in High school football

Ex-Heights coach Stirn finds a good fit in Cincinnati by Ted Schultz

INDIANAPOLIS — When Cathedral fell to Cincinnati St. Xavier 19-10 on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Bombers put up 411 yards of total offense. Those yards came... – Sep 09, 2009 at 8:37 PM in High school football

Nat-stradamus: High school football predictions by Nat Newell

Star reporter Nat Newell, aka Nat-stradamus, turned in a 34-7 record in the always difficult first week of high school football prognostication. Here are his thoughts on some of... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Manning keeps streaks alive by Phil Richards

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nothing has come easily for the Indianapolis Colts this season. Nothing came easily on a mild Thursday night at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. No... – Dec 19, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Teams jockey to be underdog by indystar

The Carmel High School football team squeezed out a one-point victory over Center Grove on Sept. 5.Since that 33-32 loss to Carmel in the final minute, the Trojans have been... – Nov 29, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Carmel has no room for error by indystar

For Carmel senior linebacker Kevin Shaw, a little film study helped prepare him for tonight's big showdown."I didn't play much in the Cathedral game (in the season opener), but... – Nov 29, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Bucket list is complete for a Regular Joe by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- All day long, Regular Joe had maintained a stiff and mustachioed upper lip. On this, the final game of his 43-year coaching career and the last of his... – Nov 23, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Sports

Indiana's MIC ranked No. 2 in U.S. by indystar

The Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference, well-established as a power football league in Indiana, is earning a national reputation.Today's USA TODAY ranks the MIC as the... – Nov 06, 2008 at 4:00 PM in Sports

Now or never for the Colts by indystar

At 3-3 and facing a game at undefeated Tennessee on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," followed by New England and Pittsburgh, the Indianapolis Colts are a team on the precipice.... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:08 AM in Sports