Stories tagged with "offseason"

Pike could be even stronger on the mat by indystar

Red Devils coach thinks team has a dozen wrestlers capable of qualifying for the regional Despite losing a state runner-up and a semistate qualifier from a team that finished a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school wrestling

Coach saw Baumet's potential at early stage by Patrick Dorsey

When Brownsburg volleyball coach Bob Yeager saw Lauren Baumet play in junior high — with her height, athleticism and talent — Yeager knew it. “We thought for sure... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:11 PM in High school volleyball

Success followed Raiders to Class 2A by Patrick Dorsey

Ritter showcases teamwork despite fall in regional Their careers didn’t end in the best possible way — a 20-15 loss to Class 2A No. 2 Monrovia last Friday was their... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:06 PM in High school football

Brownsburg's season: short on points, long on effort by Patrick Dorsey

’Dogs continue steady climb to respectability Did the loss sting? Of course it stung, but that didn’t take away from what Brownsburg’s football team did this... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:03 PM in High school football

Indanapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: Time for annual meeting of legends by Phil Richards

New England quarterback Tom Brady clearly recalls his first meeting on a football field with Indianapolis Colts counterpart Peyton Manning . It was Sept. 30, 2001, in Foxborough,... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Colts

Brother's NFL snub drives Notre Dame's Clausen by indystar

Casey Clausen wasn’t drafted despite solid stats at Tennessee SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jimmy Clausen thinks about the NFL draft when he needs motivation. It’s not the... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Notre Dame

Owens, Vick moves haven't worked by Phillip Wilson

Little production from several big names in new locations so far NFL players often go elsewhere through free agency to “get paid.” Some just need a new home after a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:26 AM in Colts

Bulldogs hit weight room, and it shows by David Woods

After an offseason in which they spent nearly as much time lifting weights as shooting hoops, Butler’s Bulldogs emerged bigger and stronger. For evidence, check out the... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:14 AM in Butler

Fever's Hoffman has passion for food that rivals her love of basketball by Jolene.Ketzenberger

The Indiana Fever’s Ebony Hoffman, the 27-year old forward who helped lead the WNBA team to a finals run this year, shook off a mid-season slump and hit her stride during the... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Food & Drink

Regional round throws Warriors for a loop by Michael Pointer

Team loses just 1 senior starter from volleyball squad that won 1st sectional in 22 years The Warren Central volleyball team looks to have a bright future, but its first regional... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Braves get their shot at Trojans by Nat Newell

Class 3A top-ranked Bishop Chatard is an inviting target for Brebeuf Jesuit in sectional title game This is what the Brebeuf Jesuit football team has been waiting for. When Ryan... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Talent, togetherness led Zionsville to soccer title by Patrick Dorsey

Harrison Petts: ’There’s nothing better than to win a state championship with your friends’ When Bashir Birany took over the Zionsville boys soccer program... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Butler's Nored coming back slowly by David Woods

Dating to last year’s exhibitions, Butler point guard Ronald Nored didn’t start Sunday for the first time in 35 college basketball games. Otherwise, little has changed... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

6-25 season kept IU's Jones motivated during offseason by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Verdell Jones III said his father taught him to never rest on his laurels and always take advantage of the offseason to improve his game. But the Indiana... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Obscure linemen perform for Colts by Phillip Wilson

Afterthoughts at draft time, Muir, Foster, Johnson play key roles on defense In a league where a premium is placed on top draft picks producing at key positions, the Indianapolis... – Oct 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Colts

Dallas running back commits to Purdue by indystar

Reggie Pegram, a 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Dallas, became the Boilermakers’ 15th commitment for the Class of 2010. Pegram selected Purdue over offers from Buffalo,... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Pacers McRoberts makes progress by Mike Wells

Pacers forward improves shot in offseason as he strives for more playing time The signs of Indiana Pacers power forward Josh McRoberts’ improvement have been evident... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Pacers

Mount Vernon up to the task as postseason run begins by indystar

Mount Vernon’s boys cross-country team won the 2008 sectional and regional en route to the semistate, where it finished eighth. But after losses due to graduations and... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:40 PM in High school cross country

Quakers prepare for greater heights by Patrick Dorsey

Exceptional 16-2 season may be a forerunner of what Plainfield fans can expect next year The Plainfield High School boys tennis team has a lot to be proud of. The team won its... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM in High school tennis

Caldwell: DT Johnson wasn’t performing by Phillip Wilson

Tackle was originally released in ’08 after arrest Ed Johnson’s second departure from the Indianapolis Colts had nothing to do with off-the-field issues but rather... – Oct 14, 2009 at 2:39 PM in Colts