2009 Indiana Hoosiers Additional Information
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Official School Bio - Bill Lynch
Assistant Coaches:
Official School Bios - Assistant Coaches
Dennis Springer - Assistant Head Coach/RB/Co-Special Teams Coordinator
Matt Canada - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Kyle Conner - Tight Ends/Assistant Offensive Line
Brian George - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Tackles
Bobby Johnson - Offensive Line
Billy Lynch - Wide Receivers
Joe Palcic - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
George Ricumstrict - Defensive Ends/Co-Special Teams Coordinator
Mike Yeager - Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator
Harold Mauro - Director of Football Operations
Mark Deal - Associate Director of Football Operations
RecruitingAssistant Coaches:
Official School Bios - Assistant Coaches
Dennis Springer - Assistant Head Coach/RB/Co-Special Teams Coordinator
Matt Canada - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Kyle Conner - Tight Ends/Assistant Offensive Line
Brian George - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Tackles
Bobby Johnson - Offensive Line
Billy Lynch - Wide Receivers
Joe Palcic - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
George Ricumstrict - Defensive Ends/Co-Special Teams Coordinator
Mike Yeager - Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator
Harold Mauro - Director of Football Operations
Mark Deal - Associate Director of Football Operations
Starters Returning: 15 (Offense 6, Defense 8, Special Teams 1)
Notable Returners: WR Terrance Turner, WR Ray Fisher (now at CB), TE Troy Wagner, LT Rodger Saffold, LG Justin Pagan, C Pete Saxon, RG Cody Faulkner, LE Greg Middleton, DT Deonte Mack, RE Jammie Kirlew, LB Will Patterson, LB Matt Mayberry, CB Chris Adkins, FS Nick Polk, S Austin Thomas, P Chris Hagerup
Starters Lost: 9 (Offense 5, Defense 3, Special Teams 1)
Notable Losses: QB Kellen Lewis, RB Marcus Thigpen, WR Andrew Means, RT Mike Stark, DT Greg Brown, LB Geno Johnson, CB Christopher Phillips, S Joe Kleinsmith, PK Austin Starr
Notable Returners: WR Terrance Turner, WR Ray Fisher (now at CB), TE Troy Wagner, LT Rodger Saffold, LG Justin Pagan, C Pete Saxon, RG Cody Faulkner, LE Greg Middleton, DT Deonte Mack, RE Jammie Kirlew, LB Will Patterson, LB Matt Mayberry, CB Chris Adkins, FS Nick Polk, S Austin Thomas, P Chris Hagerup
Starters Lost: 9 (Offense 5, Defense 3, Special Teams 1)
Notable Losses: QB Kellen Lewis, RB Marcus Thigpen, WR Andrew Means, RT Mike Stark, DT Greg Brown, LB Geno Johnson, CB Christopher Phillips, S Joe Kleinsmith, PK Austin Starr
Incoming Recruits:
Name - Pos - Height, Weight - Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
2010 Verbals
Scout.com - #34 class - 1-4*, 8-3*, 10-2*, 3-1*, 0-N/R - 2.32* average
Rivals.com - #64 class - 0-4*, 6-3*, 10-2*, 0-1*, 6-N/R - 2.38* average
Pete Bachman - DE - 6-5, 260 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/N-R
Antonio Banks - RB - 5-11, 210 - Middletown, OH - 2*/2*
Jibreel Black - DT - 6-2, 253 - Cincinnati, OH - 4*/3*
Cameron Cole - CB - 5-11, 175 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/N-R
Jack Denton - LB - 6-2, 235 - Zionsville, IN - 3*/2*
Cody Evers - OG - 6-4, 317 - Little Chute, WI - 2*/N-R
Drew Hardin - S - 6-0, 191 - Louisville, KY - 1*/2*
Marlandez Harris - OG - 6-4, 255 - Springfield, IL - 3*/3*
Leneil Himes - TE - 6-3, 245 - Plymouth, IN - 3*/2*
Kofi Hughes - QB - 6-2, 200 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Bill Ivan - OT - 6-5, 250 - Charlevoix, MI - 3*/2*
Shaquille Jefferson - S - 6-0, 180 - Lexington, OH - 1*/N-R
Andre Kates - CB - 6-0, 193 - Brooklyn, NY - 2*/3* - JUCO
Tim O'Conner - WR - 6-4, 190 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Matt Perez - RB - 5-11, 200 - Park Ridge, IL - 2*/N-R
Ryan Phillis - DE - 6-3, 235 - Youngstown, OH - 2*/2*
Harrison Scott - DE - 6-3, 248 - New Albany, OH - 2*/2*
Ishmael Thomas - LB - 6-4, 210 - Detroit, MI - 3*/3*
Xavier Whitaker - RB - 6-2, 195 - Brookfield, WI - 3*/2*
Brian Williams - S - 6-1, 175 - Suwanee, GA - 1*/N-R
Logan Young - WR - 6-5, 190 - Muncie, IN - 2*/3*
Matt Zakrzewski - LB - 6-3, 220 - Traverse City, MI - 3*/2*
2009 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #65 class - 1-4*, 6-3*, 12-2* - 2.42* average
Rivals.com - #59 class - 0-4*, 14-3*, 5-2* - 2.74* average
Lawrence Barnett - CB - 5-9, 180 - Fort Wayne, IN - 2*/3*
Ted Bolser - TE - 6-6, 220 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Dimitrious Carr - LB- 6-1, 205 - Chicago, IL - 2*/3*
Charles Chapman - OT - 6-6, 275 - Carleton, MI - 3*/3*
Jamonne Chester - WR - 6-2, 195 - Redford, MI - 3*/3*
Javon Cornley - DE - 6-5, 210 - Columbus, OH - 2*/2*
Griffen Dahlstrom - LB - 6-3, 220 - Roachdale, IN - 2*/2*
Mitch Ewald - K - 5-10, 165 - Aurura, IL - 3*/3*
Josh Keyt - TE - 6-3, 230 - Roachdale, IN - 2*/3*
Dustin Kiel - QB - 6-3, 220 - Columbus, IN - 3*/3*
Pat McShane - OG - 6-5, 280 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - 2*/3*
Aaron Price - OT - 6-4, 285 - Bloomington, IN - 2*/2*
Adam Replogle - DT - 6-2.5, 250 - Centerville, OH - 3*/3*
Colin Rodkey - OT - 6-4.5, 266 - Monroeville, PA - 2*/3*
Damon Sims - LB - 6-3, 205 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*
Nick Turner - RB - 6-2, 190 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Duwyce Wilson - WR - 6-2.5, 183 - Columbus, IN - 4*/3*
Edward Wright-Baker - QB - 6-2, 205 - Jeffersonville, IN - 3*/3*
Nick Zachary - S - 6-1, 195 - Sheridan, IN - 2*/3*
2008 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #78 class - 7-3*, 12-2*, 0-1*, 1-N/R - 2.37* average
Rivals.com - #63 class - 5-3*, 14-2*, 1-1*, 0-N/R - 2.20* average
Tyler Adetona - WR - 6-0.5, 190 - Gainesville, GA - 3*/3*
Demarlo Belcher - WR - 6-5, 210 - Fort Wayne, IN - N-R/1*
Larry Black - DT - 6-3, 287 - Wyoming, OH - 2*/2*
Shane Covington - WR - 6-0, 181 - Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*
Mark Damisch - OT - 6-6, 275 - Buffalo Grove, IL - 2*/2*
Tandon Doss - WR - 6-3, 190 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Adam Follett - QB - 6-5, 210 - Alma, MI - 2*/2*
Alex Hunt - RB - 6-0, 205 - Buford, GA - 2*/2*
Kyle Kozak - DE - 6-5, 238 - Columbus, OH - 2*/3* - PREP
Charles Love III - WR - 6-3, 190 - Memphis, TN - 2*/2*
Will Matte - C - 6-2.5, 265 - Wheaton, IL - 3*/2*
Mick Mentzer - DT - 6-3.5, 290 - Fort Wayne, IN - 2*/2*
Justin Pagan - OG - 6-5, 282 - Chicago, IL - 2*/2*
Chad Sherer - S - 6-1, 195 - Arcadia, IN - 2*/2*
Nick Sliger - DT - 6-2, 278 - Fishers, IN - 3*/2*
[strike]Cortez Smith - RB - 5-11, 196 - Detroit, MI - 2*/3*[/strike]
Peter St. Fort - S - 6-1, 190 - Naples, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Marquelo Suel - WR - 6-3, 170 - Fort Wayne, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]A.J. Thompson - OG - 6-3, 295 - Lakeland, FL - 3*/2*[/strike]
Darius Willis - RB - 6-0, 200 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
2007 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #74 class - 4-3*, 15-2*, 1-1*, 0-N/A - 2.15* average
Rivals.com - #97 class - 5-3*, 14-2*, 0-1*, 1-N/A - 2.26* average
Chris Adkins - CB - 6-1, 180 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
[strike]Jeff Boyd - DT - 6-3, 280 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Kevin Burrus - DT - 6-3, 305 - Coffeyville, KS - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Dane Conwell - LB - 6-1, 205 - Pittsburgh, PA - 3*/2*[/strike]
Zach Davis-Walker - RB - 5-8.5, 186 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*
Max Dedmond - TE - 6-5, 240 - Evansville, IN - 3*/3*
Jarrell Drane - S - 6-1, 170 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*
Matt Ernest - WR - 6-2, 180 - Crown Point, IN - 2*/2*
Mitchell Evans - QB - 6-3, 195 - West Milton, OH - 2*/2*
Josh Hager - OT - 6-8, 265 - Florissant, MO - 2*/2*
Christopher Hagerup - P - 6-4, 197 - Whitefish Bay, WI - 2*/2*
Darius Johnson - RB - 5-11, 215 - Highland Park, MI - 2*/2*
Donnell Jones - CB - 5-10, 190 - St. Petersburg, FL - 1*/N-R
Fred Jones - DE - 6-5, 235 - Tyrone, GA - 2*/3*
Andrew McDonald - OT - 6-6, 280 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Ian Reeves - LB - 6-2, 230 - Ferndale, MI - 2*/2*
Tyler Replogle - LB - 6-2, 220 - Centerville, OH - 3*/2*
Teddy Schell - WB - 6-5, 205 - Barrington, IL - 2*/3*
Eric Thomas - DT - 6-5, 250 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*
[strike]Dennis Zeigler - OT - 6-7, 340 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
2006 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #79 class - 2-3*, 19-2* - 2.10* average
Rivals.com - #84 class - 6-3*, 15-2* - 2.29* average
James Brewer - OL - 7-6, 305 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Aaron Burks - S - 5-11, 190 - Phoenix, AZ - 2*/2*
Adrian Burks - WR - 6-0, 185 - Phoenix, AZ - 2*/2*
[strike]Keith Burrus - DE - 6-2, 269 - Coffeyville, KS - 2*/2* - PREP - See 2007[/strike]
Ben Chappell - QB - 6-2, 210 - Bloomington, IN - 2*/2*
Richard Council - CB - 6-2, 179 - Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
Cody Faulkner - OL - 6-5.5, 306 - Arcadia, IN - 3*/3*
Ray Fisher - WR - 5-9, 167 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*
Deonte Mack - DT - 6-3, 275 - Elkhart, IN - 2*/2*
Brad Martin - TE - 6-4, 230 - Marion, OH - 2*/2*
Matt Mayberry - S - 6-2, 205 - Darien, IL - 2*/3*
Greg Middleton - DT - 6-3, 260 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/3*
Will Patterson - LB - 6-0, 25 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Alex Perry - OL - 6-6, 245 - Morris, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Mandela Roberts - LB - 6-0, 220 - Lufkin, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Rodger Saffold - OL - 6-5, 270 - Bedford, OH - 2*/2*
Jeff Sanders - TE - 6-4, 235 - Springfield, IL - 2*/3*
Pete Saxon - OL - 6-6, 310 - Plain City, OH - 2*/2*
Jarrod Smith - OL - 6-4, 278 - Fairborn, OH - 3*/2*
[strike]Vernon Smith - LB - 5-11, 235 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
Mike Stark - OL - 6-7, 282 - Platteville, WI - 2*/2*
2005 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #74 class - 2-3*, 21-2* - 2.09* average
Rivals.com - #72 class - 3-3*, 20-2* - 2.15* average
[strike]Josh Bailey - LB - 6-1, 191 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Chris Banks - WR - 6-3, 175 - Alliance, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Emile Bass - DT - 6-2, 275 - Detroit, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Justin Carrington - RB - 6-1, 195 - Bealeton, VA - 2*/2*
[strike]Bruce Hampton - CB - 5-10, 185 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Ty Harangody - TE - 6-2, 230 - Merrillville, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Geno Johnson - LB - 6-2, 200 - Bartow, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Neal Jones - DE - 6-4, 240 - Orlando, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Dan Kinsey - S - 6-3, 195 - Lisbon, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Jammie Kirlew - DE - 6-2, 217 - Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Joe Kleinsmith - K - 5-11, 180 - Cleveland, OH - 3*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Matt Lewis - LB - 6-1, 235 - Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
Demetrius McCray - RB - 6-0, 180 - Seffner, FL - 2*/3*
[strike]Andrew Means - WR - 6-2, 205 - Avon Lake, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Bryan Payton - RB - 5-9, 195 - Fort Wayne, IN - 3*/3*
Nick Polk - WR - 5-11, 183 - Milwaukee, WI - 2*/2*
[strike]Tim Sergi - S - 6-3, 195 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Austin Thomas - S - 6-2, 205 - Canton, GA - 2*/2*
Terrance Turner - WR - 6-2, 185 - West Bloomfield, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Dennis Underwood - RB - 6-3, 200 - Lousiville, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Troy Wagner - TE - 6-6, 215 - O'Fallon, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Brandon Walker-Roby - WR - 5-1, 160 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Brian Zematis - DE - 6-4, 230 - Bloomfield Hills, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]No longer on roster [/strike]
Behind the NumbersName - Pos - Height, Weight - Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
2010 Verbals
Scout.com - #34 class - 1-4*, 8-3*, 10-2*, 3-1*, 0-N/R - 2.32* average
Rivals.com - #64 class - 0-4*, 6-3*, 10-2*, 0-1*, 6-N/R - 2.38* average
Pete Bachman - DE - 6-5, 260 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/N-R
Antonio Banks - RB - 5-11, 210 - Middletown, OH - 2*/2*
Jibreel Black - DT - 6-2, 253 - Cincinnati, OH - 4*/3*
Cameron Cole - CB - 5-11, 175 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/N-R
Jack Denton - LB - 6-2, 235 - Zionsville, IN - 3*/2*
Cody Evers - OG - 6-4, 317 - Little Chute, WI - 2*/N-R
Drew Hardin - S - 6-0, 191 - Louisville, KY - 1*/2*
Marlandez Harris - OG - 6-4, 255 - Springfield, IL - 3*/3*
Leneil Himes - TE - 6-3, 245 - Plymouth, IN - 3*/2*
Kofi Hughes - QB - 6-2, 200 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Bill Ivan - OT - 6-5, 250 - Charlevoix, MI - 3*/2*
Shaquille Jefferson - S - 6-0, 180 - Lexington, OH - 1*/N-R
Andre Kates - CB - 6-0, 193 - Brooklyn, NY - 2*/3* - JUCO
Tim O'Conner - WR - 6-4, 190 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Matt Perez - RB - 5-11, 200 - Park Ridge, IL - 2*/N-R
Ryan Phillis - DE - 6-3, 235 - Youngstown, OH - 2*/2*
Harrison Scott - DE - 6-3, 248 - New Albany, OH - 2*/2*
Ishmael Thomas - LB - 6-4, 210 - Detroit, MI - 3*/3*
Xavier Whitaker - RB - 6-2, 195 - Brookfield, WI - 3*/2*
Brian Williams - S - 6-1, 175 - Suwanee, GA - 1*/N-R
Logan Young - WR - 6-5, 190 - Muncie, IN - 2*/3*
Matt Zakrzewski - LB - 6-3, 220 - Traverse City, MI - 3*/2*
2009 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #65 class - 1-4*, 6-3*, 12-2* - 2.42* average
Rivals.com - #59 class - 0-4*, 14-3*, 5-2* - 2.74* average
Lawrence Barnett - CB - 5-9, 180 - Fort Wayne, IN - 2*/3*
Ted Bolser - TE - 6-6, 220 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Dimitrious Carr - LB- 6-1, 205 - Chicago, IL - 2*/3*
Charles Chapman - OT - 6-6, 275 - Carleton, MI - 3*/3*
Jamonne Chester - WR - 6-2, 195 - Redford, MI - 3*/3*
Javon Cornley - DE - 6-5, 210 - Columbus, OH - 2*/2*
Griffen Dahlstrom - LB - 6-3, 220 - Roachdale, IN - 2*/2*
Mitch Ewald - K - 5-10, 165 - Aurura, IL - 3*/3*
Josh Keyt - TE - 6-3, 230 - Roachdale, IN - 2*/3*
Dustin Kiel - QB - 6-3, 220 - Columbus, IN - 3*/3*
Pat McShane - OG - 6-5, 280 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - 2*/3*
Aaron Price - OT - 6-4, 285 - Bloomington, IN - 2*/2*
Adam Replogle - DT - 6-2.5, 250 - Centerville, OH - 3*/3*
Colin Rodkey - OT - 6-4.5, 266 - Monroeville, PA - 2*/3*
Damon Sims - LB - 6-3, 205 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*
Nick Turner - RB - 6-2, 190 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Duwyce Wilson - WR - 6-2.5, 183 - Columbus, IN - 4*/3*
Edward Wright-Baker - QB - 6-2, 205 - Jeffersonville, IN - 3*/3*
Nick Zachary - S - 6-1, 195 - Sheridan, IN - 2*/3*
2008 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #78 class - 7-3*, 12-2*, 0-1*, 1-N/R - 2.37* average
Rivals.com - #63 class - 5-3*, 14-2*, 1-1*, 0-N/R - 2.20* average
Tyler Adetona - WR - 6-0.5, 190 - Gainesville, GA - 3*/3*
Demarlo Belcher - WR - 6-5, 210 - Fort Wayne, IN - N-R/1*
Larry Black - DT - 6-3, 287 - Wyoming, OH - 2*/2*
Shane Covington - WR - 6-0, 181 - Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*
Mark Damisch - OT - 6-6, 275 - Buffalo Grove, IL - 2*/2*
Tandon Doss - WR - 6-3, 190 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Adam Follett - QB - 6-5, 210 - Alma, MI - 2*/2*
Alex Hunt - RB - 6-0, 205 - Buford, GA - 2*/2*
Kyle Kozak - DE - 6-5, 238 - Columbus, OH - 2*/3* - PREP
Charles Love III - WR - 6-3, 190 - Memphis, TN - 2*/2*
Will Matte - C - 6-2.5, 265 - Wheaton, IL - 3*/2*
Mick Mentzer - DT - 6-3.5, 290 - Fort Wayne, IN - 2*/2*
Justin Pagan - OG - 6-5, 282 - Chicago, IL - 2*/2*
Chad Sherer - S - 6-1, 195 - Arcadia, IN - 2*/2*
Nick Sliger - DT - 6-2, 278 - Fishers, IN - 3*/2*
[strike]Cortez Smith - RB - 5-11, 196 - Detroit, MI - 2*/3*[/strike]
Peter St. Fort - S - 6-1, 190 - Naples, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Marquelo Suel - WR - 6-3, 170 - Fort Wayne, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]A.J. Thompson - OG - 6-3, 295 - Lakeland, FL - 3*/2*[/strike]
Darius Willis - RB - 6-0, 200 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
2007 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #74 class - 4-3*, 15-2*, 1-1*, 0-N/A - 2.15* average
Rivals.com - #97 class - 5-3*, 14-2*, 0-1*, 1-N/A - 2.26* average
Chris Adkins - CB - 6-1, 180 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
[strike]Jeff Boyd - DT - 6-3, 280 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Kevin Burrus - DT - 6-3, 305 - Coffeyville, KS - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Dane Conwell - LB - 6-1, 205 - Pittsburgh, PA - 3*/2*[/strike]
Zach Davis-Walker - RB - 5-8.5, 186 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*
Max Dedmond - TE - 6-5, 240 - Evansville, IN - 3*/3*
Jarrell Drane - S - 6-1, 170 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*
Matt Ernest - WR - 6-2, 180 - Crown Point, IN - 2*/2*
Mitchell Evans - QB - 6-3, 195 - West Milton, OH - 2*/2*
Josh Hager - OT - 6-8, 265 - Florissant, MO - 2*/2*
Christopher Hagerup - P - 6-4, 197 - Whitefish Bay, WI - 2*/2*
Darius Johnson - RB - 5-11, 215 - Highland Park, MI - 2*/2*
Donnell Jones - CB - 5-10, 190 - St. Petersburg, FL - 1*/N-R
Fred Jones - DE - 6-5, 235 - Tyrone, GA - 2*/3*
Andrew McDonald - OT - 6-6, 280 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Ian Reeves - LB - 6-2, 230 - Ferndale, MI - 2*/2*
Tyler Replogle - LB - 6-2, 220 - Centerville, OH - 3*/2*
Teddy Schell - WB - 6-5, 205 - Barrington, IL - 2*/3*
Eric Thomas - DT - 6-5, 250 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*
[strike]Dennis Zeigler - OT - 6-7, 340 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
2006 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #79 class - 2-3*, 19-2* - 2.10* average
Rivals.com - #84 class - 6-3*, 15-2* - 2.29* average
James Brewer - OL - 7-6, 305 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Aaron Burks - S - 5-11, 190 - Phoenix, AZ - 2*/2*
Adrian Burks - WR - 6-0, 185 - Phoenix, AZ - 2*/2*
[strike]Keith Burrus - DE - 6-2, 269 - Coffeyville, KS - 2*/2* - PREP - See 2007[/strike]
Ben Chappell - QB - 6-2, 210 - Bloomington, IN - 2*/2*
Richard Council - CB - 6-2, 179 - Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
Cody Faulkner - OL - 6-5.5, 306 - Arcadia, IN - 3*/3*
Ray Fisher - WR - 5-9, 167 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*
Deonte Mack - DT - 6-3, 275 - Elkhart, IN - 2*/2*
Brad Martin - TE - 6-4, 230 - Marion, OH - 2*/2*
Matt Mayberry - S - 6-2, 205 - Darien, IL - 2*/3*
Greg Middleton - DT - 6-3, 260 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/3*
Will Patterson - LB - 6-0, 25 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Alex Perry - OL - 6-6, 245 - Morris, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Mandela Roberts - LB - 6-0, 220 - Lufkin, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Rodger Saffold - OL - 6-5, 270 - Bedford, OH - 2*/2*
Jeff Sanders - TE - 6-4, 235 - Springfield, IL - 2*/3*
Pete Saxon - OL - 6-6, 310 - Plain City, OH - 2*/2*
Jarrod Smith - OL - 6-4, 278 - Fairborn, OH - 3*/2*
[strike]Vernon Smith - LB - 5-11, 235 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
Mike Stark - OL - 6-7, 282 - Platteville, WI - 2*/2*
2005 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #74 class - 2-3*, 21-2* - 2.09* average
Rivals.com - #72 class - 3-3*, 20-2* - 2.15* average
[strike]Josh Bailey - LB - 6-1, 191 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Chris Banks - WR - 6-3, 175 - Alliance, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Emile Bass - DT - 6-2, 275 - Detroit, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Justin Carrington - RB - 6-1, 195 - Bealeton, VA - 2*/2*
[strike]Bruce Hampton - CB - 5-10, 185 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Ty Harangody - TE - 6-2, 230 - Merrillville, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Geno Johnson - LB - 6-2, 200 - Bartow, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Neal Jones - DE - 6-4, 240 - Orlando, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Dan Kinsey - S - 6-3, 195 - Lisbon, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Jammie Kirlew - DE - 6-2, 217 - Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Joe Kleinsmith - K - 5-11, 180 - Cleveland, OH - 3*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Matt Lewis - LB - 6-1, 235 - Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
Demetrius McCray - RB - 6-0, 180 - Seffner, FL - 2*/3*
[strike]Andrew Means - WR - 6-2, 205 - Avon Lake, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Bryan Payton - RB - 5-9, 195 - Fort Wayne, IN - 3*/3*
Nick Polk - WR - 5-11, 183 - Milwaukee, WI - 2*/2*
[strike]Tim Sergi - S - 6-3, 195 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Austin Thomas - S - 6-2, 205 - Canton, GA - 2*/2*
Terrance Turner - WR - 6-2, 185 - West Bloomfield, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Dennis Underwood - RB - 6-3, 200 - Lousiville, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Troy Wagner - TE - 6-6, 215 - O'Fallon, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Brandon Walker-Roby - WR - 5-1, 160 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Brian Zematis - DE - 6-4, 230 - Bloomfield Hills, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]No longer on roster [/strike]
Indiana and Ohio State enter their contest on Saturday with identical 3-1 records. Based strictly on wins and losses, this may be the best Hoosier team that the football Buckeyes have faced since a pair of dark days in the late eighties. Unfortunately for the Hoosiers, the 2009 edition of the Buckeyes is much better than either the 1987 or the 1988 versions.
But it's not just wins and losses; Indiana is actually a decent football team, at least compared to the other teams their opponents have played. In terms of Differential Statistical Analysis (DSA), one might even say that Indiana is an above average football team this year.
Explanation of DSA:
What follows are the raw differential numbers for Ohio State and Indiana on the young season.
Offense
Where:
Indiana has shown remarkable consistency in their rushing attack, having gained between 180 and 197 yards on the ground against all of the FBS opponents. Ohio State, on the other hand, struggled early in the year and has only now seemed to hit their stride in the running game. Most recently, the Buckeyes ran all over Illinois without a discernible passing threat. With Indiana building a slightly above average number at a steady rate, and Ohio State putting up a much better number with significant recent improvement; it appears safe to conclude that Ohio State's running threat may well be significantly superior to that posed by the Hoosiers.
Just as notable perhaps, is the fact that the Buckeyes' differential offense numbers are kept lower because the teams that played USC after Ohio State did were facing a Southern Cal secondary with either no Taylor Mays or an obviously less effective Taylor Mays. Anyone who saw those games can testify that despite USC's vaunted depth, there is a significant drop-off when Taylor Mays leaves the line-up or is playing on a bum wheel. The Buckeyes sport a very robust number despite playing a better version of the Trojans than did most of their other opponents.
Defense
Where:
Then again, to be fair to the Buckeyes it should be noted that they hurt their own number by making Matt Barkley too sore to throw the following week. It was obvious to anyone who watched that Aaron Corp was not a suitable replacement for Mr. Barkley, and it is arguable that the lack of continuity affected USC last week.
Further, the expedient of dismissing numbers from FCS games helps Indiana by eliminating their poor first game performance against Eastern Kentucky, a game the Hoosiers struggled to win 19-13. Conversely, Ohio State's uncharacteristic last few minutes against Navy continue to drag down (up?) their DSA numbers.
In spite of all this, Ohio State has outstanding defensive DSA numbers that are consistent with season leading numbers from the last 8 seasons, and this is true in every category.
DSA PREDICTION
The Lighter SideBut it's not just wins and losses; Indiana is actually a decent football team, at least compared to the other teams their opponents have played. In terms of Differential Statistical Analysis (DSA), one might even say that Indiana is an above average football team this year.
Explanation of DSA:
DSA expresses a team's production as a ratio of their own average production vs. their opponents divided by the average production vs. those teams. For example, if a team has scored twice as many points as their opponents have given up, on average, to everyone else; their Differential Scoring Offense (DSO) is 2.000. It should be easy to surmise that a good offense will have differential numbers greater than 1.000, and a good defense will have differential numbers less than 1.000.
Note: Statistics for games vs. FCS opponents are discarded.
DSA COMPARISONNote: Statistics for games vs. FCS opponents are discarded.
What follows are the raw differential numbers for Ohio State and Indiana on the young season.
Offense
Where:
- DRO = Differential Rushing Offense
- DPO = Differential Passing Offense
- DTO = Differential Total Offense
- DSO = Differential Scoring Offense
- DPEO = Differential Pass Efficiency: Offense
Indiana has shown remarkable consistency in their rushing attack, having gained between 180 and 197 yards on the ground against all of the FBS opponents. Ohio State, on the other hand, struggled early in the year and has only now seemed to hit their stride in the running game. Most recently, the Buckeyes ran all over Illinois without a discernible passing threat. With Indiana building a slightly above average number at a steady rate, and Ohio State putting up a much better number with significant recent improvement; it appears safe to conclude that Ohio State's running threat may well be significantly superior to that posed by the Hoosiers.
Just as notable perhaps, is the fact that the Buckeyes' differential offense numbers are kept lower because the teams that played USC after Ohio State did were facing a Southern Cal secondary with either no Taylor Mays or an obviously less effective Taylor Mays. Anyone who saw those games can testify that despite USC's vaunted depth, there is a significant drop-off when Taylor Mays leaves the line-up or is playing on a bum wheel. The Buckeyes sport a very robust number despite playing a better version of the Trojans than did most of their other opponents.
Where:
- DRD = Differential Rushing Defense
- DPD = Differential Passing Defense
- DTD = Differential Total Defense
- DSD = Differential Scoring Defense
- DPED = Differential Pass Efficiency: Defense
Then again, to be fair to the Buckeyes it should be noted that they hurt their own number by making Matt Barkley too sore to throw the following week. It was obvious to anyone who watched that Aaron Corp was not a suitable replacement for Mr. Barkley, and it is arguable that the lack of continuity affected USC last week.
Further, the expedient of dismissing numbers from FCS games helps Indiana by eliminating their poor first game performance against Eastern Kentucky, a game the Hoosiers struggled to win 19-13. Conversely, Ohio State's uncharacteristic last few minutes against Navy continue to drag down (up?) their DSA numbers.
In spite of all this, Ohio State has outstanding defensive DSA numbers that are consistent with season leading numbers from the last 8 seasons, and this is true in every category.
Veterans of Behind the Numbers from past seasons may remember that DSA can be used to provide a rule-of-thumb prediction for the points and yards to be produced by either team for the upcoming game. Two methods are used to provide a pair of "predictions" for both yardage and points for each team.
The first method is to take each team's average score (or average total offense) and multiply it by the other team's DSD (or DTD). The other method is to take each team's average points allowed (or average yards allowed) and multiply it by the other team's DSO (or DTO). The results of these calculations are below:
BtN CONCLUSION The first method is to take each team's average score (or average total offense) and multiply it by the other team's DSD (or DTD). The other method is to take each team's average points allowed (or average yards allowed) and multiply it by the other team's DSO (or DTO). The results of these calculations are below:
- Ohio State: 26 to 29 points and 333 to 336 yards
- Indiana: 11 to 13 points and 230 to 242 yards
Ohio State fans don't need the offensive table above to know that the Buckeye offense seems to have developed a credible running threat this year. Further, the Buckeye faithful are well aware that the monsoon during the Illinois game artificially deflates the passing numbers. Pryor and company have shown that against an average pass defense like they will face Saturday, they are more than capable of moving the ball through the air. This balance will allow the Buckeyes to take what the Hoosiers give them on Saturday. The tough Hoosier rushing defense will be of little use if the ball is sailing over the heads of the front seven.
Conversely, Indiana's offensive numbers reveal a Pistol offense that is above average at running the ball in spite of posing little threat through the air. This is fairly impressive, but it is of limited use against a defense like Ohio State's. The Buckeyes are incredibly stout against both run and pass, and should have little trouble making the Hoosiers one-dimensional. Whether that one dimension will have any success is another matter.
Though the DSA prediction suggests a 2 touchdown victory for the Buckeyes; don't be surprised if the final margin is double that.
Conversely, Indiana's offensive numbers reveal a Pistol offense that is above average at running the ball in spite of posing little threat through the air. This is fairly impressive, but it is of limited use against a defense like Ohio State's. The Buckeyes are incredibly stout against both run and pass, and should have little trouble making the Hoosiers one-dimensional. Whether that one dimension will have any success is another matter.
Though the DSA prediction suggests a 2 touchdown victory for the Buckeyes; don't be surprised if the final margin is double that.
What's in an adjective?
The Lighter Side would like to consider two different games played last Saturday and two different adjectives used by ABC's studio man John Saunders when describing them.
Game One
Team A, a traditional conference power, takes the field at home against Team B, a traditional conference doormat. Team A is 50 - 9 against Team B all time and has beaten Team B 15 straight times by an average score of 34.7 - 12. In the last 31 meetings between these same schools, Team A has won 30 of them. In a word, Team A has "dominated" team B. Team B jumps out to a quick 7-0 lead, and Team A counters. After a "back and forth" 1st half, Team B goes to the locker room with a 23-21 lead. Team A looks discombobulated, and despite some early success struggles mightily in the second half to move the football. Fortunately for Team A, Team B isn't particularly comfortable playing with a lead and fails to capitalize on several opportunities. After the conclusion of the 3rd quarter, Team A is in trouble, trailing 26-21 and not moving the ball all that well. Still, team A manages a 4th quarter score taking a 29-26 lead. But, Team B pops off an 85 yard run shortly thereafter to go up 33-29. With time ticking away, team A puts together a drive and gets a go-ahead score with 2:29 on the clock. Team B, trailing 36-33, has one more shot to win or tie. But, in an officiating gaffe, team B's chances are quashed when a clear reception is ruled an interception as a Team A player wrestles the ball away from Team B's WR while on the ground.
Some statistics to consider:
Team.....Total...Rush...Pass
Team A...372.....149....223.
Team B...467.....197....270.
Game two
Team C, a traditional conference power, takes the field at home against Team D, a traditional conference also ran. Team C sports an all time record of 61-30-3 against Team D - who was once Team C's chief rival. Despite the overall record, Team C is just 10-9 against team D in the last 19 meetings. Team D has a potentially high powered offense, though one which also underachieves as often as it excites. Team D, after forcing Team C to punt on its opening possession, has some success moving the ball down the field. But, then Team D throws an INT. It begins to rain rather heavily, and will continue to do so through the end of the half. Nonetheless, Team C converts the turnover into what will turn out to be the game clinching field goal. Team C will go on to score 27 more points, while not yielding a score, something Team C also did the week prior. While Team C was 0-2 passing in the rain marred first half, Team C runs the ball at will. Team D struggles to gain yardage the entire day and never mounts a serious scoring threat.
Some statistics to consider:
Team.....Total...Rush....Passing......
Team C...318.....236......8-13-0...82.
Team D...170......82.....15-29-3...88.
Now, your task is to fill in the blanks using one of these two adjectives:
Unimpressive or Great
"Team A had a(n) _______ comeback win"
"Team C looked __________ in beating Team D 30-0"
If you chose "Team A had a GREAT comeback win" and "Team C looked UNIMPRESSIVE in beating Team D 30-0" your name is John Saunders and you're describing Michigan's escape against Indiana and Ohio State's domination of Illinois.
Don't look now, but it's time for way too early BCS Controversy
Boise State's ascent to a Number 5 ranking means it's time for the annual "Who's getting screwed by the BCS" ranting from the football talking heads. We're barely in October, and already we have to endure mindless speculation about an event which will not occur, if at all, until December. In year's past, the Lighter Side has always predicted a loss for whatever team is in Boise State's position owing to the fact that the football gods hate the media and especially hate ridiculous "way too early" speculation as if it's an absolute certainty. But, the Lighter Side can't do so this year because the Boise State schedule is so unbelievably easy from here on out. To be sure the Lighter Side has confidence in the football gods' power and judgments, but as a mere mortal, I simply cannot wrap my head around the possibility that Boise State will lose a game to the absolute garbage which remains on the slate. BSU plays 4, count em, FOUR teams ranked 103rd or worse, of 120 D-I teams. BSU plays no team rated higher than.... wait for it... 76th. Sorry, Boise - but if you go 13-0 and get left out of the title game you're not "screwed". The Lighter Side doesn't consider weak scheduled 13-0 2003 Auburn screwed, so I'm not really moved by your story. No, I don't care how "cute" you are with your neat-o blue field and "hot mid major" reputation. I don't care that you beat Oklahoma once. If you don't end up in the BCS title game - good, I'm glad you didn't make it. If you do? May Tebow have mercy on your souls (regardless of whether Florida is playing).
Charlie Weis
Nevada (0-3), Michigan State (1-3), Purdue (1-3). There's the records of the opponents you've beaten this year, a combined 2-9. It took a pair of bad passes from Michigan State's Kirk Cousins to beat MSU, and it took Danny Hope for you to beat Purdue. But, in a season where you've gotta win 9 to keep your job, you, sir, should consider yourself the luckiest man alive. I hate watching your teams have any degree of success. I really do. But, over the long term, you staying in South Bend is the best thing for me. I'll take some slow played comedy now for several more years of dreadful. Keep it up.
Indiana
Ohio State is 65-9-4 against Indiana all time. I'll say this, if the Buckeyes win by 3 after trailing most of the night, it won't be a "great comeback" win. No. As much as it makes us fans mad when we hear about how Ohio State "escapes the upset bid" by some lesser opponent.... well.. sometimes media hacks pick the right adjective.
IU TraditionsGame One
Team A, a traditional conference power, takes the field at home against Team B, a traditional conference doormat. Team A is 50 - 9 against Team B all time and has beaten Team B 15 straight times by an average score of 34.7 - 12. In the last 31 meetings between these same schools, Team A has won 30 of them. In a word, Team A has "dominated" team B. Team B jumps out to a quick 7-0 lead, and Team A counters. After a "back and forth" 1st half, Team B goes to the locker room with a 23-21 lead. Team A looks discombobulated, and despite some early success struggles mightily in the second half to move the football. Fortunately for Team A, Team B isn't particularly comfortable playing with a lead and fails to capitalize on several opportunities. After the conclusion of the 3rd quarter, Team A is in trouble, trailing 26-21 and not moving the ball all that well. Still, team A manages a 4th quarter score taking a 29-26 lead. But, Team B pops off an 85 yard run shortly thereafter to go up 33-29. With time ticking away, team A puts together a drive and gets a go-ahead score with 2:29 on the clock. Team B, trailing 36-33, has one more shot to win or tie. But, in an officiating gaffe, team B's chances are quashed when a clear reception is ruled an interception as a Team A player wrestles the ball away from Team B's WR while on the ground.
Some statistics to consider:
Team.....Total...Rush...Pass
Team A...372.....149....223.
Team B...467.....197....270.
Game two
Team C, a traditional conference power, takes the field at home against Team D, a traditional conference also ran. Team C sports an all time record of 61-30-3 against Team D - who was once Team C's chief rival. Despite the overall record, Team C is just 10-9 against team D in the last 19 meetings. Team D has a potentially high powered offense, though one which also underachieves as often as it excites. Team D, after forcing Team C to punt on its opening possession, has some success moving the ball down the field. But, then Team D throws an INT. It begins to rain rather heavily, and will continue to do so through the end of the half. Nonetheless, Team C converts the turnover into what will turn out to be the game clinching field goal. Team C will go on to score 27 more points, while not yielding a score, something Team C also did the week prior. While Team C was 0-2 passing in the rain marred first half, Team C runs the ball at will. Team D struggles to gain yardage the entire day and never mounts a serious scoring threat.
Some statistics to consider:
Team.....Total...Rush....Passing......
Team C...318.....236......8-13-0...82.
Team D...170......82.....15-29-3...88.
Now, your task is to fill in the blanks using one of these two adjectives:
Unimpressive or Great
"Team A had a(n) _______ comeback win"
"Team C looked __________ in beating Team D 30-0"
If you chose "Team A had a GREAT comeback win" and "Team C looked UNIMPRESSIVE in beating Team D 30-0" your name is John Saunders and you're describing Michigan's escape against Indiana and Ohio State's domination of Illinois.
Don't look now, but it's time for way too early BCS Controversy
Boise State's ascent to a Number 5 ranking means it's time for the annual "Who's getting screwed by the BCS" ranting from the football talking heads. We're barely in October, and already we have to endure mindless speculation about an event which will not occur, if at all, until December. In year's past, the Lighter Side has always predicted a loss for whatever team is in Boise State's position owing to the fact that the football gods hate the media and especially hate ridiculous "way too early" speculation as if it's an absolute certainty. But, the Lighter Side can't do so this year because the Boise State schedule is so unbelievably easy from here on out. To be sure the Lighter Side has confidence in the football gods' power and judgments, but as a mere mortal, I simply cannot wrap my head around the possibility that Boise State will lose a game to the absolute garbage which remains on the slate. BSU plays 4, count em, FOUR teams ranked 103rd or worse, of 120 D-I teams. BSU plays no team rated higher than.... wait for it... 76th. Sorry, Boise - but if you go 13-0 and get left out of the title game you're not "screwed". The Lighter Side doesn't consider weak scheduled 13-0 2003 Auburn screwed, so I'm not really moved by your story. No, I don't care how "cute" you are with your neat-o blue field and "hot mid major" reputation. I don't care that you beat Oklahoma once. If you don't end up in the BCS title game - good, I'm glad you didn't make it. If you do? May Tebow have mercy on your souls (regardless of whether Florida is playing).
Charlie Weis
Nevada (0-3), Michigan State (1-3), Purdue (1-3). There's the records of the opponents you've beaten this year, a combined 2-9. It took a pair of bad passes from Michigan State's Kirk Cousins to beat MSU, and it took Danny Hope for you to beat Purdue. But, in a season where you've gotta win 9 to keep your job, you, sir, should consider yourself the luckiest man alive. I hate watching your teams have any degree of success. I really do. But, over the long term, you staying in South Bend is the best thing for me. I'll take some slow played comedy now for several more years of dreadful. Keep it up.
Indiana
Ohio State is 65-9-4 against Indiana all time. I'll say this, if the Buckeyes win by 3 after trailing most of the night, it won't be a "great comeback" win. No. As much as it makes us fans mad when we hear about how Ohio State "escapes the upset bid" by some lesser opponent.... well.. sometimes media hacks pick the right adjective.
Historically, IU viewed football season as a way to pass time until basketball season arrives. But coach Terry Hoeppner arrived at IU in 2005 with much enthusiasm, drive and hope. After he passed away in mid-2007, that season Hoosiers achieved his oft-stated goal, and played in a 13th game when they went to the Insight Bowl against Oklahoma State. Hopefully current coach Bill Lynch, the students and faculty will follow his lead, continuing to improve the dormant Hoosier football program.
While traditions are severely lacking I think Hoeppner said it best as he tried to implement new traditions, "Clearly this is a 'new to you' tradition versus a 'new' tradition. There are maybe sixty plus schools that do the exact same walk. Who said that Hoosiers football isn't catching up to the pack?!"
Here are a few traditions that have been in place:
Historical DataHere are a few traditions that have been in place:
- IU began playing football in 1884. Built in 1960, the massive 52,692-seat, open-air Memorial Stadium is home to the IU Hoosiers football team. There have been many renovations since the original construction, including the replacement of wooden seats with aluminum, installation of sound and lighting systems, and laying of FieldTurf in 2008. Renovations completed in the summer of 2009 include the enclosure of the north endzone of Memorial Stadium, and a huge weight room.
- Hoeppner renamed the football stadium "The Rock".
- Indiana has a tradition of snagging coaches from Miami University (OH). Hoeppner was the third former MU coach to eventually stroll the Hoosier sidelines. John Pont was a three-time first team All-MAC halfback at Miami from 1947-50 before moving onto an illustrious 28-year head coaching career that included stops at his alma mater (1956-62) and Indiana (1965-72). He directed Miami to three league titles and the 1962 Tangerine Bowl before earning 1967 National Coach of the Year honors for leading the Hoosiers to the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl. Bill Mallory was a two-time all-league end at Miami in 1955-56 before embarking on a 27-year coaching career that included stops at Miami (1969-73) and Indiana (1984-96). He led Miami to the 1973 MAC and Tangerine Bowl titles, and he is the winningest coach in Indiana history. He directed the Hoosiers to six bowl games in eight seasons.
- Two hours before kickoff, players line up and participate in "The Walk" from the west side of Assembly Hall to the east side of Memorial Stadium. Students and IU supporters form a gauntlet along the path and watch the Hoosiers enter the stadium. Hoeppner brought the idea with him from Miami of Ohio. "This is our symbolic march into the stadium," Hoeppner said in a statement released by the media relations department. "It's a tremendous opportunity for the fans, as well as the coaches' and players' families, to see the players and coaches before the game. The players love it. It's very motivating for them."
- A three-ton remnant from the original stadium construction was placed near the north end zone, the IU coaches now challenge the Hoosiers to "defend the rock."
- One of the oldest and most prestigious football trophies in the nation, the Old Oaken Bucket goes annually to the winner of the Purdue-Indiana football battle. While the presentation of the trophy dates back 75 years, the bucket itself is more than 100 years old. The bucket was found, in a bad state of repair and covered with moss and mold, on the old Bruner farm between Kent and Hanover in Southern Indiana, after the Chicago alumni groups of both Purdue and Indiana enthusiastically decided in 1925 that a traditional trophy for the winner of the gridiron clash would be appropriate. Russell Gray of Purdue and Dr. Clarence Jones of Indiana were given the task of finding a suitable trophy. They recommended that "an old oaken bucket would be a most typical trophy from this state and should be taken from a well somewhere in Indiana." Purdue's Fritz Ernst and Whiley J. Huddle of Indiana found the historical bucket and it is said that General Morgan's command used it during a jaunt through Indiana during the Civil War. It has had a no less exciting history since 1935, several times having been kidnapped by partisans from both schools - a couple of times missing so long that it was given up as lost, only to turn up mysteriously just before or after the annual game. The bucket was presented as a prize by the late George Ade, distinguished humorist from Purdue, and the late Harry Kurrie, then president of the Monon Railroad, representing Indiana.
- The Old Brass Spittoon is presented to the winner of the IU-Michigan State football game. First presented in 1950, it was Michigan State's idea to start up the trophy and Indiana quickly accepted. It's believed that the spittoon has been around since both universities were established.
- Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the coaches and players join The Marching Hundred band to sing the school fight song after every home victory.
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) Founded in 1820
Football 1st Season: 1887
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Constructed: 1960 (Renovated 2003)
Seating Capacity: 52,180
Playing Surface: AstroPlay
Conference: Big Ten Conference since 1900
Colors: Cream and Crimson
Mascot: None
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 2 Big Ten Titles: 1945, 1967* (*=Co-Champions)
Consensus All-Americans: 6 (5 different players as of 2004)
College Hall-of-Famers: 5
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 1 (Pete Pihos)
Award Winners: 1 Maxwell Trophy, 1 Walter Camp POY, 2 AFCA COY, 1 Eddie Robinson COY, 1 Paul Bear Bryant COY, 1 Walter Camp COY
National Championships: None
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-5 years, Coaches-4 years
Hoosier Legends:Constructed: 1960 (Renovated 2003)
Seating Capacity: 52,180
Playing Surface: AstroPlay
Conference: Big Ten Conference since 1900
Colors: Cream and Crimson
Mascot: None
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 2 Big Ten Titles: 1945, 1967* (*=Co-Champions)
Consensus All-Americans: 6 (5 different players as of 2004)
College Hall-of-Famers: 5
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 1 (Pete Pihos)
Award Winners: 1 Maxwell Trophy, 1 Walter Camp POY, 2 AFCA COY, 1 Eddie Robinson COY, 1 Paul Bear Bryant COY, 1 Walter Camp COY
National Championships: None
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-5 years, Coaches-4 years
Well, as you might imagine from a team whose all-time winning percentage in conference play is only .314 and which has won only two Big Ten crowns in 105 years, the Indiana Hoosiers have produced very few legends of the gridiron. It would be hard to argue against dubbing running back Anthony Thompson the best Hoosier football player of all time. Thompson is Indiana's career leading rusher, having amassed 5,299 yards (including 377 in one game, against Wisconsin in 1989) and 65 touchdowns from 1986 to 1989; his touchdown total was an NCAA record for a decade until it was broken in 1998 by Texas's Ricky Williams. Thompson was a consensus All-American selection in both 1988 and 1989, and he was also named the Big Ten MVP after both seasons. In addition, Thompson was the runner-up in the 1989 Heisman Trophy balloting (losing out to Houston's Andre Ware), but won the following awards for his stellar senior season: the Maxwell Award for the nation's most outstanding player; the Walter Camp Player of the Year; and the AFCA "Coaches' Choice" Player of the Year.
The most recent Hoosier superstar was quarterback Antwaan Randle El, who was an consensus All-American and the Big Ten MVP in 2001. During his career, Randle El compiled 11,364 total yards (3,895 rushing, a record for Division I quarterbacks; and 7,469 passing), which places him fifth all-time amongst Division I players; in addition, Antwaan is the only player in Division I history to gain at least 2,500 total yards in four straight seasons; to score 40 or more touchdowns both rushing (44) and passing (42); and to pass for more than 6,000 yards and to rush for more than 3,000 yards in a career. Currently, Randle El is having much success as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steeler of the National Football League.
Other Hoosier gridiron stars include wide receiver Ernie Jones, Indiana's all-time leading receiver with 2,361 yards, and an All-American and Big Ten MVP in 1987; running back Vaughn Dunbar, an All-American in 1991 when he set IU's single-season rushing record (1,805 yards); and Pete Pihos, who earned All-American honors as both a fullback and end, and led Indiana to its only undisputed Big Ten Championship in 1945; Pihos was later inducted into both the college and professional football halls of fame.
Fast Fact: Indiana is the only football team in the Big Ten which cannot claim any form of national championship in any year, ever. Even lowly Northwestern was recognized as national champs in 1936 by some guy named Bill Libby (for what it's worth, most people thought that either Pitt or Minnesota won the crown that season).
RecordsOther Hoosier gridiron stars include wide receiver Ernie Jones, Indiana's all-time leading receiver with 2,361 yards, and an All-American and Big Ten MVP in 1987; running back Vaughn Dunbar, an All-American in 1991 when he set IU's single-season rushing record (1,805 yards); and Pete Pihos, who earned All-American honors as both a fullback and end, and led Indiana to its only undisputed Big Ten Championship in 1945; Pihos was later inducted into both the college and professional football halls of fame.
Fast Fact: Indiana is the only football team in the Big Ten which cannot claim any form of national championship in any year, ever. Even lowly Northwestern was recognized as national champs in 1936 by some guy named Bill Libby (for what it's worth, most people thought that either Pitt or Minnesota won the crown that season).
All Time: 440-602-44 (.425)
Bowl Games: 3-6-0 (.375) most recently a 49-33 loss to Oklahoma State in the 2007 Insight.com Bowl
All Time vs the Big Ten: 193-444-24 (.310) versus teams with conference membership at time of game.
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 12-65-5 (.177) most recently a 44 to 3 loss to OSU in Columbus (2006)
Coach's Reord: Bill Lynch, 3rd year 13-15-0 (.464)
2009 Schedule/Results: 3-1 (.750)
09/03 Eastern Kentucky W 19-13
09/12 Western Michigan W 23-19
09/19 at Akron W 38-21
09/26 at Michigan L 36-33
10/03 13 Ohio State 7:00 PM ET
10/10 at Virginia TBA
10/17 Illinois 7:00 PM ET
10/24 at Northwestern 12:00 PM ET
10/31 at Iowa TBA
11/07 Wisconsin TBA
11/14 at Penn State TBA
11/21 Purdue TBA
2008 Season: 3-9-0 (.250)
08/30 vs. Western Kentucky W 31-13
09/06 vs. Murray State W 45-3
09/20 vs. Ball State L 20-42
09/27 vs. Michigan State L 29-42
10/04 @ Minnesota L 7-16
10/11 vs. Iowa L 9-45
10/18 @ Illinois L 13-55
10/25 vs. Northwestern W 21-19
11/01 vs. Central Michigan L 34-37
11/08 vs. Wisconsin L 20-55
11/15 @ Penn State L 7-34
11/22 @ Purdue L 10-62
LinksAll Time vs the Big Ten: 193-444-24 (.310) versus teams with conference membership at time of game.
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 12-65-5 (.177) most recently a 44 to 3 loss to OSU in Columbus (2006)
Coach's Reord: Bill Lynch, 3rd year 13-15-0 (.464)
2009 Schedule/Results: 3-1 (.750)
09/03 Eastern Kentucky W 19-13
09/12 Western Michigan W 23-19
09/19 at Akron W 38-21
09/26 at Michigan L 36-33
10/03 13 Ohio State 7:00 PM ET
10/10 at Virginia TBA
10/17 Illinois 7:00 PM ET
10/24 at Northwestern 12:00 PM ET
10/31 at Iowa TBA
11/07 Wisconsin TBA
11/14 at Penn State TBA
11/21 Purdue TBA
2008 Season: 3-9-0 (.250)
08/30 vs. Western Kentucky W 31-13
09/06 vs. Murray State W 45-3
09/20 vs. Ball State L 20-42
09/27 vs. Michigan State L 29-42
10/04 @ Minnesota L 7-16
10/11 vs. Iowa L 9-45
10/18 @ Illinois L 13-55
10/25 vs. Northwestern W 21-19
11/01 vs. Central Michigan L 34-37
11/08 vs. Wisconsin L 20-55
11/15 @ Penn State L 7-34
11/22 @ Purdue L 10-62
Official Sites:
Official School Site - Indiana University
Student Newspaper - Indiana Daily Student (IDS)
Official Athletic Site - IU Hoosiers
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference
Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Hoosier Nation (Insiders)
Message Boards - Inside Indiana (Rivals)
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CFN
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - Yahoo Sports
Team Page - NCAA
Local News Sources:
Indianapolis Star - Local News
Herald Times - Local News
Big 10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2009 BigTen Prospectus (PDF) - BigTen
2009 Indiana Preview - BigTen
2009 BigTen Media Guide - BigTen
2009 Indiana Team Page - Big Ten
2009 Indiana Schedule - IUHoosiers.com
2009 Indiana Roster - IUHoosiers.com
2009 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2009 CFN Preseason All-Big Ten Team - CFN
2009 Indiana Preview - CFN
2009 CFN B10 Schedules & Predictions - CFN
2009 CFN B10 Team Capsules - CFN
2009 CFN B10 Unit Rankings - CFN
2008 CFN B10 Season WrapUp - CFN
2009 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2009 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
2009 BigTen Football Preview - MSNBC
Official School Site - Indiana University
Student Newspaper - Indiana Daily Student (IDS)
Official Athletic Site - IU Hoosiers
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference
Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Hoosier Nation (Insiders)
Message Boards - Inside Indiana (Rivals)
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CFN
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - Yahoo Sports
Team Page - NCAA
Local News Sources:
Indianapolis Star - Local News
Herald Times - Local News
Big 10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2009 BigTen Prospectus (PDF) - BigTen
2009 Indiana Preview - BigTen
2009 BigTen Media Guide - BigTen
2009 Indiana Team Page - Big Ten
2009 Indiana Schedule - IUHoosiers.com
2009 Indiana Roster - IUHoosiers.com
2009 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2009 CFN Preseason All-Big Ten Team - CFN
2009 Indiana Preview - CFN
2009 CFN B10 Schedules & Predictions - CFN
2009 CFN B10 Team Capsules - CFN
2009 CFN B10 Unit Rankings - CFN
2008 CFN B10 Season WrapUp - CFN
2009 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2009 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
2009 BigTen Football Preview - MSNBC
Preseason Rankings and Watch Lists
Unranked in AP and Coaches Preseason Polls
Bednarik Defensive POY - Jammie Kirlew
Hendricks - Jammie Kirlew, Greg Middleton
Bednarik Defensive POY - Jammie Kirlew
Hendricks - Jammie Kirlew, Greg Middleton
Stassen (Chris Stassen) - Data
College Football Data Warehouse - Data
Two Cousins College Football Emporium - Data
American College Football-RSFC (Dave Wilson) - Data
D1A Football (Formerly WALJ 10 College Football) - Data
National Champs.net - Data
Hickok Sports - Data
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