2011 Indiana Hoosiers Additional Information
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Official School Bio - [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Kevin Wilson[/FONT]
Assistant Coaches Official School Bios
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Doug Mallory[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Assistant HC/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mike Ekeler[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Kevin Johns[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Rod Smith[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Brett Diersen[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Defensive Ends/Recruiting Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Greg Frey[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Offensive Line[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mark Hagen[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Defensive Tackles/Special Teams Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Deland McCullough[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Running Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Brandon Shelby[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Cornerbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mark Deal[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Football Operations[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mark Hill[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Billy Ray Johnson[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Football Operations[/FONT]
RecruitingAssistant Coaches Official School Bios
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Doug Mallory[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Assistant HC/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mike Ekeler[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Kevin Johns[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Rod Smith[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Brett Diersen[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Defensive Ends/Recruiting Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Greg Frey[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Offensive Line[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mark Hagen[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Defensive Tackles/Special Teams Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Deland McCullough[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Running Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Brandon Shelby[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Cornerbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mark Deal[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Football Operations[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Mark Hill[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana]Billy Ray Johnson[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Verdana] - Football Operations[/FONT]
Name Pos Height Weight - Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
2012 Verbal Commitments
Scout.com - #45 overall class - 12-3*, 3-2*, 2-N/R - 2.71* average
Rivals.com - unranked class (#9 in Big Ten) - 9-3*, 6-2*, 2-N/R - 2.53* average
Jacarri Alexander LB 6-2.5 240 Fort Dodge, IA - N-R/N-R - JUCO
Jacob Bailey OG 6-5 260 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Dante Blackmon CB 5-11 183 Covington, GA - N-R/N-R
Caleb Cornett WR 6-3 175 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Mike Cotton LB 6-3 210 O'Fallon, IL - 3*/3*
Kevin Davis WR 5-11 170 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Dan Feeney OG 6-4 270 Orland Park, IL - 3*/3*
Dawson Fletcher S 6-0 180 West Chester, OH - 2*/2*
Shawn Heffern DE 6-6 240 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*
Tanner Kearns TE 6-5 220 Lexington, OH - 3*/2*
Adam Kranda DE 6-6 240 New Castle, IN - 3*/3*
Nick Mangieri LB 6-5 230 Dunlap, IL - 3*/3*
Wes Rogers C 6-4 260 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Sebastian Smith S 6-3 175 Pickerington, OH - 2*/3*
Jason Spriggs TE 6-6 256 Elkhart, IN - 3*/2*
Alex Todd DT 6-3 285 Streetsboro, OH - 3*/2*
Jordan Wallace LB 6-1 215 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
2011 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #52 overall class - 0-4*, 15-3*, 7-2*, 1-N/R - 2.65* average
Rivals.com - unranked class (#10 in Big Ten) - 1-4*, 13-3*, 9-2*, 0-N/R - 2.65* average
Matt Dooley TE 6-5 255 Phoeniz, AZ - 2*/2*
Peyton Eckert OT 6-6 285 Mount Prospect, IL - 2*/2*
Ralston Evans OG 6-4 265 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Forisse Hardin S 6-1 195 Louisville, KY - 3*/3*
Stephen Houston RB 5-11 225 Independence, KS - 2*/3* - JUCO
Michael Hunter CB 6-1 175 West Monroe, LA - 3*/3*
David Kaminski OG 6-5 255 Strongsville, OH - 2*/2*
Kyle Kennedy LB 6-3 216 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/3*
Cody Latimer WR 6-3 205 Jefferson, OH - 3*/3*
Gregory Lewis OT 6-5 300 Hollywood, FL - 2*/2*
Jay McCants WR 6-5 195 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/2*
Kenny Mullen CB 5-9 180 Ft. Wayne, IN - 3*/2*
Mark Murphy S 6-2 195 Akron, OH - 3*/3*
Adarius Rayner DT 6-2 250 Largo, FL - N-R/2*
Jake Reed TE 6-3 221 Columbus, IN - 3*/3*
Mike Replogle LB 6-2 210 Centerville, OH - 3*/2*
Bobby Richardson DT 6-3 265 Tampa, FL - 2*/2*
Tre Roberson WR 6-1 170 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
D'Angelo Roberts RB 5-10 175 Bloomington, IN - 3*/3*
Zach Shaw LB 6-3 215 Coshocton, OH - 3*/4*
Nick Stoner CB 6-1 160 Greenwood, IN - 3*/3*
Bernard Taylor OG 6-2 280 Macomb, MI - 3*/3*
Shane Wynn WR 5-8 155 Cleveland, OH - 3*/3*
2010 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #59 overall class - 10-3*, 15-2* - 2.40* average
Rivals.com - unranked class (#12 in Big Ten) - 11-3*, 14-2* - 2.44* average
Pete Bachman - DE - 6-5, 260 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Antonio Banks - RB - 5-11, 210 - Middletown, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Cameron Cole - CB - 5-11, 175 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jack Denton - LB - 6-2, 235 - Zionsville, IN - 3*/2*[/strike]
Cody Evers - OG - 6-4, 317 - Little Chute, WI - 2*/2*
Drew Hardin - S - 6-0, 191 - Louisville, KY - 2*/2*
Marlandez Harris - OG - 6-4, 255 - Springfield, IL - 3*/3*
Leneil Himes - TE - 6-3, 245 - Plymouth, IN - 3*/2*
Chase Hoobler LB 6-3, 220 - Orrville, OH - 3*/3*
Kofi Hughes - QB - 6-2, 200 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Bill Ivan - OT - 6-5, 250 - Charlevoix, MI - 2*/2*
Shaquille Jefferson - S - 6-0, 180 - Lexington, OH - 2*/2*
Andre Kates - CB - 6-0, 193 - Brooklyn, NY - 2*/3* - JUCO
Lenyatta Kiles CB 6-0, 190 - Norawlk, CT - 2*/2* - JUCO
Tim O'Conner - WR - 6-4, 190 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Matt Perez - RB - 5-11, 200 - Park Ridge, IL - 3*/3*
Paul Phillips TE 6-5, 220 - North Bethesda, MD - 2*/3*
Ryan Phillis - DE - 6-3, 235 - Youngstown, OH - 2*/2*
Harrison Scott - DE - 6-3, 248 - New Albany, OH - 3*/2*
Ishmael Thomas - LB - 6-4, 210 - Detroit, MI - 3*/3*
Jeff Thomas LB 6-0 240 Los Altos Hills, CA - 2*/3* - JUCO
Xavier Whitaker - RB - 6-2, 195 - Brookfield, WI - 3*/2*
Brian Williams - S - 6-1, 175 - Suwanee, GA - 2*/2*
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*
[strike]Josh Keyt - TE - 6-3, 230 - Roachdale, IN - 2*/3*[/strike]
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*
[strike]Damon Sims - LB - 6-3, 205 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
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
[strike]Tyler Adetona - WR - 6-0.5, 190 - Gainesville, GA - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Demarlo Belcher - WR - 6-5, 210 - Fort Wayne, IN - N-R/1*[/strike]
Larry Black - DT - 6-3, 287 - Wyoming, OH - 2*/2*
[strike] Shane Covington - WR - 6-0, 181 - Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*[/strike]
Marc Damisch - OT - 6-6, 275 - Buffalo Grove, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Tandon Doss - WR - 6-3, 190 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*[/strike]
Adam Follett - QB - 6-5, 210 - Alma, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Alex Hunt - RB - 6-0, 205 - Buford, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kyle Kozak - DE - 6-5, 238 - Columbus, OH - 2*/3* - PREP[/strike]
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]
[strike]Zach Davis-Walker - RB - 5-8.5, 186 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
Max Dedmond - TE - 6-5, 240 - Evansville, IN - 3*/3*
Jarrell Drane - S - 6-1, 170 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Matt Ernest - WR - 6-2, 180 - Crown Point, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Mitchell Evans - QB - 6-3, 195 - West Milton, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
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*
[strike]Ian Reeves - LB - 6-2, 230 - Ferndale, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Tyler Replogle - LB - 6-2, 220 - Centerville, OH - 3*/2*[/strike]
Teddy Schell - WB - 6-5, 205 - Barrington, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Eric Thomas - DT - 6-5, 250 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Dennis Zeigler - OT - 6-7, 340 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Name Ht Wt - Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
Bold indicates starter
No longer on roster
Behind the NumbersScout.com - #45 overall class - 12-3*, 3-2*, 2-N/R - 2.71* average
Rivals.com - unranked class (#9 in Big Ten) - 9-3*, 6-2*, 2-N/R - 2.53* average
Jacarri Alexander LB 6-2.5 240 Fort Dodge, IA - N-R/N-R - JUCO
Jacob Bailey OG 6-5 260 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*
Dante Blackmon CB 5-11 183 Covington, GA - N-R/N-R
Caleb Cornett WR 6-3 175 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Mike Cotton LB 6-3 210 O'Fallon, IL - 3*/3*
Kevin Davis WR 5-11 170 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Dan Feeney OG 6-4 270 Orland Park, IL - 3*/3*
Dawson Fletcher S 6-0 180 West Chester, OH - 2*/2*
Shawn Heffern DE 6-6 240 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*
Tanner Kearns TE 6-5 220 Lexington, OH - 3*/2*
Adam Kranda DE 6-6 240 New Castle, IN - 3*/3*
Nick Mangieri LB 6-5 230 Dunlap, IL - 3*/3*
Wes Rogers C 6-4 260 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Sebastian Smith S 6-3 175 Pickerington, OH - 2*/3*
Jason Spriggs TE 6-6 256 Elkhart, IN - 3*/2*
Alex Todd DT 6-3 285 Streetsboro, OH - 3*/2*
Jordan Wallace LB 6-1 215 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
2011 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #52 overall class - 0-4*, 15-3*, 7-2*, 1-N/R - 2.65* average
Rivals.com - unranked class (#10 in Big Ten) - 1-4*, 13-3*, 9-2*, 0-N/R - 2.65* average
Matt Dooley TE 6-5 255 Phoeniz, AZ - 2*/2*
Peyton Eckert OT 6-6 285 Mount Prospect, IL - 2*/2*
Ralston Evans OG 6-4 265 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Forisse Hardin S 6-1 195 Louisville, KY - 3*/3*
Stephen Houston RB 5-11 225 Independence, KS - 2*/3* - JUCO
Michael Hunter CB 6-1 175 West Monroe, LA - 3*/3*
David Kaminski OG 6-5 255 Strongsville, OH - 2*/2*
Kyle Kennedy LB 6-3 216 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/3*
Cody Latimer WR 6-3 205 Jefferson, OH - 3*/3*
Gregory Lewis OT 6-5 300 Hollywood, FL - 2*/2*
Jay McCants WR 6-5 195 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/2*
Kenny Mullen CB 5-9 180 Ft. Wayne, IN - 3*/2*
Mark Murphy S 6-2 195 Akron, OH - 3*/3*
Adarius Rayner DT 6-2 250 Largo, FL - N-R/2*
Jake Reed TE 6-3 221 Columbus, IN - 3*/3*
Mike Replogle LB 6-2 210 Centerville, OH - 3*/2*
Bobby Richardson DT 6-3 265 Tampa, FL - 2*/2*
Tre Roberson WR 6-1 170 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
D'Angelo Roberts RB 5-10 175 Bloomington, IN - 3*/3*
Zach Shaw LB 6-3 215 Coshocton, OH - 3*/4*
Nick Stoner CB 6-1 160 Greenwood, IN - 3*/3*
Bernard Taylor OG 6-2 280 Macomb, MI - 3*/3*
Shane Wynn WR 5-8 155 Cleveland, OH - 3*/3*
2010 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #59 overall class - 10-3*, 15-2* - 2.40* average
Rivals.com - unranked class (#12 in Big Ten) - 11-3*, 14-2* - 2.44* average
Pete Bachman - DE - 6-5, 260 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Antonio Banks - RB - 5-11, 210 - Middletown, OH - 2*/2*
[strike]Cameron Cole - CB - 5-11, 175 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jack Denton - LB - 6-2, 235 - Zionsville, IN - 3*/2*[/strike]
Cody Evers - OG - 6-4, 317 - Little Chute, WI - 2*/2*
Drew Hardin - S - 6-0, 191 - Louisville, KY - 2*/2*
Marlandez Harris - OG - 6-4, 255 - Springfield, IL - 3*/3*
Leneil Himes - TE - 6-3, 245 - Plymouth, IN - 3*/2*
Chase Hoobler LB 6-3, 220 - Orrville, OH - 3*/3*
Kofi Hughes - QB - 6-2, 200 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
Bill Ivan - OT - 6-5, 250 - Charlevoix, MI - 2*/2*
Shaquille Jefferson - S - 6-0, 180 - Lexington, OH - 2*/2*
Andre Kates - CB - 6-0, 193 - Brooklyn, NY - 2*/3* - JUCO
Lenyatta Kiles CB 6-0, 190 - Norawlk, CT - 2*/2* - JUCO
Tim O'Conner - WR - 6-4, 190 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/3*
Matt Perez - RB - 5-11, 200 - Park Ridge, IL - 3*/3*
Paul Phillips TE 6-5, 220 - North Bethesda, MD - 2*/3*
Ryan Phillis - DE - 6-3, 235 - Youngstown, OH - 2*/2*
Harrison Scott - DE - 6-3, 248 - New Albany, OH - 3*/2*
Ishmael Thomas - LB - 6-4, 210 - Detroit, MI - 3*/3*
Jeff Thomas LB 6-0 240 Los Altos Hills, CA - 2*/3* - JUCO
Xavier Whitaker - RB - 6-2, 195 - Brookfield, WI - 3*/2*
Brian Williams - S - 6-1, 175 - Suwanee, GA - 2*/2*
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*
[strike]Josh Keyt - TE - 6-3, 230 - Roachdale, IN - 2*/3*[/strike]
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*
[strike]Damon Sims - LB - 6-3, 205 - Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
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
[strike]Tyler Adetona - WR - 6-0.5, 190 - Gainesville, GA - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Demarlo Belcher - WR - 6-5, 210 - Fort Wayne, IN - N-R/1*[/strike]
Larry Black - DT - 6-3, 287 - Wyoming, OH - 2*/2*
[strike] Shane Covington - WR - 6-0, 181 - Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*[/strike]
Marc Damisch - OT - 6-6, 275 - Buffalo Grove, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Tandon Doss - WR - 6-3, 190 - Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*[/strike]
Adam Follett - QB - 6-5, 210 - Alma, MI - 2*/2*
[strike]Alex Hunt - RB - 6-0, 205 - Buford, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kyle Kozak - DE - 6-5, 238 - Columbus, OH - 2*/3* - PREP[/strike]
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]
[strike]Zach Davis-Walker - RB - 5-8.5, 186 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
Max Dedmond - TE - 6-5, 240 - Evansville, IN - 3*/3*
Jarrell Drane - S - 6-1, 170 - Plantation, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Matt Ernest - WR - 6-2, 180 - Crown Point, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Mitchell Evans - QB - 6-3, 195 - West Milton, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
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*
[strike]Ian Reeves - LB - 6-2, 230 - Ferndale, MI - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Tyler Replogle - LB - 6-2, 220 - Centerville, OH - 3*/2*[/strike]
Teddy Schell - WB - 6-5, 205 - Barrington, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Eric Thomas - DT - 6-5, 250 - Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Dennis Zeigler - OT - 6-7, 340 - Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Name Ht Wt - Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
Bold indicates starter
No longer on roster
The average score for the last 15 games with Indiana is 34.2 to 10.1. The average score for the home games is 36.1 to 8.1. The odds are fairly even that both of those ratios will become even more one-sided on Saturday.
The Buckeyes are on a roll, both offensively and defensively. The Silver Bullets took a distinct step forward against the Badgers, but the offense stole the show. While the Ohio State offense has been below average for much of the year, their performance last Saturday night was inspired.
Although Braxton Miller and his supporting cast typically score only 95.6% as many points as their opponents typically allow, they scored 232.9% as many points as Wisconsin typically gives up. To put that in perspective, Houston leads the nation in Differential Scoring Offense (DSO), scoring 184.8% as many points as opponents usually surrender. For the Buckeyes to best that number, for even one game, is not just a step forward, but is a remarkable feat. Now they must prove that it was the start of something special and not just a flash-in-the-pan.
The defense also had a good night. Even after giving up 149 yards in the last 3:48 of the game, the Buckeyes still held the Badgers to just 69.1% of their usual yardage production. Wisconsin gained 52 fewer yards against Ohio State than against anyone else they've played. As for points, those last 15 really hurt. Though it was still the lowest point total the Badgers have produced all year, it ended up hurting Ohio State's Differential Scoring Defense (DSD). It was a bad week for DSD for the Buckeyes, as every one of their 2011 opponents (those that they've already played anyway) scored less than their season average. This caused the Silver Bullets to fall from 9th to 13th in DSD, nationally.
Breakdowns like the ones that allowed the last 15 points against the Badgers have been disturbingly common for the Buckeyes this year. It will be interesting to see if the they can work on shoring that up against the Hoosiers.
Speaking of whom, the Hoosiers offense also had their best differential performance of the conference season last week. Indiana cranked out 18.1% more points and 11.6% yards than Northwestern usually gives up; so they've got that going for them, which is nice. Unfortunately, producing your season best differential numbers against your worst opponent, which Indiana just did, means the opposite of posting your best differential numbers against your best opponent, which Ohio State just did. Bottom line: If the Silver Bullets can avoid break-downs, this will be an epic beat down.
Of course beat downs are borne not just of defensive dominance but also require a modicum (or more) of offense. This is where the newfound confidence, not to mention production, of the Ohio State offense comes in. It is also where the almost Indiana's defensive vulnerability comes into play. "Vulnerability" may not be the right word, but perhaps finding the right word is best left to the members of the preview team who don't specialize in numbers. To put it bluntly, Indiana's defense is bad even by Bloomington's standards.
All of Indiana's conference opponents put up more yards against Indiana than against any other Big Ten foe. The only conference team that did not put up conference-season-high points against the Hoosiers was Penn State, who managed only 16 points from their 464 yards of offense.
In case you are wondering if only Big Ten teams were included so as to make this look worse for the Hoosiers, consider North Texas. Only once in five tries has one of their Sun Belt Brethern allowed them more total yards than they produced against Indiana. Then there is South Carolina St., who has played 7 other FCS teams and has been held to fewer yards than they gained against Indiana by 5 of those 7. Yes, Indiana really is that bad.
But wait, there's more. Unlike the Ohio State offense, the Silver Bullets and the Indiana Offense who all just had arguably their best day, differentially speaking; the Hoosier defense just had their worst day. Hold on, here is where it gets weird.
Bad is as Bad as Good is Good
Against the Wildcats the Hoosiers allowed 232.9% of the points that Northwestern typically scores. Does that number sound familiar? It is the same number that Ohio State's offense put up against Wisconsin. That is a remarkably good number on offense, but it is almost unbelievably bad on defense. As if that weren't bad enough, the Hoosier defense allowed 153.9% as many yards as the Wildcats usually gain. To put that in perspective, Memphis has the worst Differential Total Defense in the country at 1.360 (they allow 136% as many yards as opponents typically gain). To say that Indiana's defense is going in the wrong direction at the worst possible time (for them) is an understatement worthy of post-game coachspeak.
Differential Prediction
Taking all these differential numbers and combining them with traditional stats can give us a set of predictions for yards and points for each team. These predictions don't take into account that the teams appear to be headed in different directions, but we will offer them unembellished nevertheless.
__________________Points__________Yards
Ohio St._______36.4 to 38.3_____385 to 402
Indiana________13.4 to 14.9_________282
Recalling the average score that these teams have produced over the last 15 years, one wonders if one of the worst offenses to inhabit Bloomington in all that time can really produce 13 to 15 points against the Silver Bullets. Time will tell.
The Lighter SideThe Buckeyes are on a roll, both offensively and defensively. The Silver Bullets took a distinct step forward against the Badgers, but the offense stole the show. While the Ohio State offense has been below average for much of the year, their performance last Saturday night was inspired.
Although Braxton Miller and his supporting cast typically score only 95.6% as many points as their opponents typically allow, they scored 232.9% as many points as Wisconsin typically gives up. To put that in perspective, Houston leads the nation in Differential Scoring Offense (DSO), scoring 184.8% as many points as opponents usually surrender. For the Buckeyes to best that number, for even one game, is not just a step forward, but is a remarkable feat. Now they must prove that it was the start of something special and not just a flash-in-the-pan.
The defense also had a good night. Even after giving up 149 yards in the last 3:48 of the game, the Buckeyes still held the Badgers to just 69.1% of their usual yardage production. Wisconsin gained 52 fewer yards against Ohio State than against anyone else they've played. As for points, those last 15 really hurt. Though it was still the lowest point total the Badgers have produced all year, it ended up hurting Ohio State's Differential Scoring Defense (DSD). It was a bad week for DSD for the Buckeyes, as every one of their 2011 opponents (those that they've already played anyway) scored less than their season average. This caused the Silver Bullets to fall from 9th to 13th in DSD, nationally.
Breakdowns like the ones that allowed the last 15 points against the Badgers have been disturbingly common for the Buckeyes this year. It will be interesting to see if the they can work on shoring that up against the Hoosiers.
Speaking of whom, the Hoosiers offense also had their best differential performance of the conference season last week. Indiana cranked out 18.1% more points and 11.6% yards than Northwestern usually gives up; so they've got that going for them, which is nice. Unfortunately, producing your season best differential numbers against your worst opponent, which Indiana just did, means the opposite of posting your best differential numbers against your best opponent, which Ohio State just did. Bottom line: If the Silver Bullets can avoid break-downs, this will be an epic beat down.
Of course beat downs are borne not just of defensive dominance but also require a modicum (or more) of offense. This is where the newfound confidence, not to mention production, of the Ohio State offense comes in. It is also where the almost Indiana's defensive vulnerability comes into play. "Vulnerability" may not be the right word, but perhaps finding the right word is best left to the members of the preview team who don't specialize in numbers. To put it bluntly, Indiana's defense is bad even by Bloomington's standards.
All of Indiana's conference opponents put up more yards against Indiana than against any other Big Ten foe. The only conference team that did not put up conference-season-high points against the Hoosiers was Penn State, who managed only 16 points from their 464 yards of offense.
In case you are wondering if only Big Ten teams were included so as to make this look worse for the Hoosiers, consider North Texas. Only once in five tries has one of their Sun Belt Brethern allowed them more total yards than they produced against Indiana. Then there is South Carolina St., who has played 7 other FCS teams and has been held to fewer yards than they gained against Indiana by 5 of those 7. Yes, Indiana really is that bad.
But wait, there's more. Unlike the Ohio State offense, the Silver Bullets and the Indiana Offense who all just had arguably their best day, differentially speaking; the Hoosier defense just had their worst day. Hold on, here is where it gets weird.
Bad is as Bad as Good is Good
Against the Wildcats the Hoosiers allowed 232.9% of the points that Northwestern typically scores. Does that number sound familiar? It is the same number that Ohio State's offense put up against Wisconsin. That is a remarkably good number on offense, but it is almost unbelievably bad on defense. As if that weren't bad enough, the Hoosier defense allowed 153.9% as many yards as the Wildcats usually gain. To put that in perspective, Memphis has the worst Differential Total Defense in the country at 1.360 (they allow 136% as many yards as opponents typically gain). To say that Indiana's defense is going in the wrong direction at the worst possible time (for them) is an understatement worthy of post-game coachspeak.
Differential Prediction
Taking all these differential numbers and combining them with traditional stats can give us a set of predictions for yards and points for each team. These predictions don't take into account that the teams appear to be headed in different directions, but we will offer them unembellished nevertheless.
__________________Points__________Yards
Ohio St._______36.4 to 38.3_____385 to 402
Indiana________13.4 to 14.9_________282
Recalling the average score that these teams have produced over the last 15 years, one wonders if one of the worst offenses to inhabit Bloomington in all that time can really produce 13 to 15 points against the Silver Bullets. Time will tell.
We at The Lighter Side would like to state that we don't promote either drinking or gambling.
Yeah, we'd like to say that, but that would be hypocritical BS. Few things in life are more conducive to drinking and gambling that watching football, and we simply watch a helluva lot of football. OK, now that the joke of a disclaimer has in itself been disclaimed, let's move on to why we're talking about drinking and gambling.
Because we want you to be able to win drinks by making bar bets! Yes, sports fans, it's once again time for odd facts that can win you drinks from others at the bar, assuming you can remember these things while you're drinking. OK, you won't be able to remember these from now until Saturday, when you're in the bar, so just try to remember them after you head to the men's room to access BP on your smartphone.
First question: Which 3 current B1G teams have an all-time winning record against Oklahoma in football? Bet somebody a beer that they won't get it in 10 guesses.
Unexpected, but actual answer: Illinois, Indiana, and Northwestern. Ohio State is 1-1 against the Sooners.
Second question: Every member of the Big Ten football conference, including brand new and former members, has scored 50 or more points at least once in a football game against Indiana. Which Big Ten team has scored 50+ points the most times when playing Indiana in football? Bet them a beer they won't get it right with 5 guesses.
Unexpected, but actual answer: Purdue has done it 9 times (they enjoy kicking them in the Old Oaken Bucket). TSUN and Wiscy have done it 7 times, tOSU only 3.
Third question: Indiana has scored 50 points or more a total of 8 times against current Big Ten teams. Which B1G team has Indiana scored 50+ points against the most times? Bet them a beer they won't get it in 5 guesses (assuming you know they don't read the BP preview, that is).
Unexpected, but actual answer: Nebraska - IU scored exactly 54 points in 1943, '44, and '45 games against the Huskers. The Hoosiers have managed it once each against Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, and Wisconsin.
Fourth question: Which Buckeye in uniform this Saturday will enter the game with the most career receptions among active tOSU football players? (the question rules out Posey) - Let's only give 2 guesses this time.
Surprising answer: Boom Herron, with 36 catches. Stoneburner has 35, Boren has 17, Fragel has 13, and Jordan Hall 11. Devin Smith's 10 is the most among WRs.
OK, that's enough free beer for you, in case you need to drive home after the game. Please remember to tip your waitress, and we'll be here next week.
Traditions & Opponent PerspectiveYeah, we'd like to say that, but that would be hypocritical BS. Few things in life are more conducive to drinking and gambling that watching football, and we simply watch a helluva lot of football. OK, now that the joke of a disclaimer has in itself been disclaimed, let's move on to why we're talking about drinking and gambling.
Because we want you to be able to win drinks by making bar bets! Yes, sports fans, it's once again time for odd facts that can win you drinks from others at the bar, assuming you can remember these things while you're drinking. OK, you won't be able to remember these from now until Saturday, when you're in the bar, so just try to remember them after you head to the men's room to access BP on your smartphone.
First question: Which 3 current B1G teams have an all-time winning record against Oklahoma in football? Bet somebody a beer that they won't get it in 10 guesses.
Unexpected, but actual answer: Illinois, Indiana, and Northwestern. Ohio State is 1-1 against the Sooners.
Second question: Every member of the Big Ten football conference, including brand new and former members, has scored 50 or more points at least once in a football game against Indiana. Which Big Ten team has scored 50+ points the most times when playing Indiana in football? Bet them a beer they won't get it right with 5 guesses.
Unexpected, but actual answer: Purdue has done it 9 times (they enjoy kicking them in the Old Oaken Bucket). TSUN and Wiscy have done it 7 times, tOSU only 3.
Third question: Indiana has scored 50 points or more a total of 8 times against current Big Ten teams. Which B1G team has Indiana scored 50+ points against the most times? Bet them a beer they won't get it in 5 guesses (assuming you know they don't read the BP preview, that is).
Unexpected, but actual answer: Nebraska - IU scored exactly 54 points in 1943, '44, and '45 games against the Huskers. The Hoosiers have managed it once each against Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, and Wisconsin.
Fourth question: Which Buckeye in uniform this Saturday will enter the game with the most career receptions among active tOSU football players? (the question rules out Posey) - Let's only give 2 guesses this time.
Surprising answer: Boom Herron, with 36 catches. Stoneburner has 35, Boren has 17, Fragel has 13, and Jordan Hall 11. Devin Smith's 10 is the most among WRs.
OK, that's enough free beer for you, in case you need to drive home after the game. Please remember to tip your waitress, and we'll be here next week.
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. New coach Kevin Wilson is trying to follow his lead in 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:
IU began playing football in 1884. Built in 1960, the 52,929-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). Kevin Wilson was there with Randy Walker back in the late 1990s, and followed him to Northwestern before spending the last several years at Oklahoma.
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 over 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. The lyrics to "Indiana, Our Indiana" were written by IU band director Russell P. Harker to the tune of "The Viking March" by Karl King, conductor of the Barnum and Bailey Circus Band. The song was first performed by the IU band at the Northwestern game in 1912.
Historical DataWhile 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:
IU began playing football in 1884. Built in 1960, the 52,929-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). Kevin Wilson was there with Randy Walker back in the late 1990s, and followed him to Northwestern before spending the last several years at Oklahoma.
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 over 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. The lyrics to "Indiana, Our Indiana" were written by IU band director Russell P. Harker to the tune of "The Viking March" by Karl King, conductor of the Barnum and Bailey Circus Band. The song was first performed by the IU band at the Northwestern game in 1912.
Indiana, Our Indiana,
Indiana, we're all for you!
We will fight for the cream and crimson,
For the glory of old IU
Never daunted, we cannot falter
In the battle, we're tried and true
Indiana, Our Indiana,
Indiana, we're all for you!
Indiana, we're all for you!
We will fight for the cream and crimson,
For the glory of old IU
Never daunted, we cannot falter
In the battle, we're tried and true
Indiana, Our Indiana,
Indiana, we're all for you!
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) Founded in 1820
Football 1st Season: 1887
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Constructed: 1960 (Renovated 2009)
Seating Capacity: 52,929
Playing Surface: FieldTurf
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 2011)
College Hall-of-Famers: 6
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 1 (Pete Pihos, who passed away in August)
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
RecordsConstructed: 1960 (Renovated 2009)
Seating Capacity: 52,929
Playing Surface: FieldTurf
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 2011)
College Hall-of-Famers: 6
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 1 (Pete Pihos, who passed away in August)
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
All Time:448-628-44 (.420)
Bowl Games: 3-6-0 (.333) most recently a 49-33 loss to Oklahoma State in the 2007 Insight.com Bowl
All Time vs the Big Ten: 208-458-28 (.320) versus teams currently in the Big Ten
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 12-67-5 (.173) most recently a 38-10 loss to tOSU in Columbus (part of the vacated 2010 season)
Coach's Record: Kevin Wilson, 2011, 1-8 (.111)
2010 Season: 5-7 (.417)
Sep 02 - W vs Towson, 51-17
Sep 18 - W at W Kentucky, 38-21
Sep 25 - W vs Akron, 35-20
Oct 02 - L vs Michigan, 35-42
Oct 09 - L at Ohio State, 10-38
Oct 16 - W vs Arkansas St, 36-34
Oct 23 - L at Illinois, 13-43
Oct 30 - L vs Northwestern, 17-20
Nov 06 - L vs Iowa. 13-18
Nov 13 - L at Wisconsin, 20-83
Nov 20 - L vs Penn St (FedEx Field), 24-41
Nov 27 - W at Purdue, 34-31
2011 Schedule
Sep 03 - L vs Ball St (at Lucas Oil), 20-27
Sep 10 - L vs Virginia, 31-34
Sep 17 - W vs S Carolina St, 38-21
Sep 24 - L at North Texas, 21-24
Oct 01 - L at Penn St, 10-16
Oct 08 - L at Illinois, 20-41
Oct 15 - L vs Wisconsin, 7-59
Oct 22 - L at Iowa, 24-45
Oct 29 - L vs Northwestern, 38-59
Nov 05 - at Ohio State
Nov 12 - BYE
Nov 19 - at Michigan State
Nov 26 - Purdue
LinksBowl Games: 3-6-0 (.333) most recently a 49-33 loss to Oklahoma State in the 2007 Insight.com Bowl
All Time vs the Big Ten: 208-458-28 (.320) versus teams currently in the Big Ten
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 12-67-5 (.173) most recently a 38-10 loss to tOSU in Columbus (part of the vacated 2010 season)
Coach's Record: Kevin Wilson, 2011, 1-8 (.111)
2010 Season: 5-7 (.417)
Sep 02 - W vs Towson, 51-17
Sep 18 - W at W Kentucky, 38-21
Sep 25 - W vs Akron, 35-20
Oct 02 - L vs Michigan, 35-42
Oct 09 - L at Ohio State, 10-38
Oct 16 - W vs Arkansas St, 36-34
Oct 23 - L at Illinois, 13-43
Oct 30 - L vs Northwestern, 17-20
Nov 06 - L vs Iowa. 13-18
Nov 13 - L at Wisconsin, 20-83
Nov 20 - L vs Penn St (FedEx Field), 24-41
Nov 27 - W at Purdue, 34-31
2011 Schedule
Sep 03 - L vs Ball St (at Lucas Oil), 20-27
Sep 10 - L vs Virginia, 31-34
Sep 17 - W vs S Carolina St, 38-21
Sep 24 - L at North Texas, 21-24
Oct 01 - L at Penn St, 10-16
Oct 08 - L at Illinois, 20-41
Oct 15 - L vs Wisconsin, 7-59
Oct 22 - L at Iowa, 24-45
Oct 29 - L vs Northwestern, 38-59
Nov 05 - at Ohio State
Nov 12 - BYE
Nov 19 - at Michigan State
Nov 26 - Purdue
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 (Scout)
Message Boards - Inside Indiana (Rivals)
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - NCAA
Local News Sources:
Indianapolis Star - Local News
Herald Times - Local News
WISH - Indianapolis CBS
WTHR - Indianapolis NBC
WXIN - Indianapolis Fox
WRTV - Indianapolis ABC
WTIU - Bloomington PBS
Team Previews and Breakdowns:
Indiana 2011 Football Preview - BigTen
Indiana 2011 Football Preview - Big Ten Portal
Indiana vs Ohio State Preview - NCAAFootball.com
Indiana vs Ohio State Preview - Sports Chat Place
2011 Statistics - IUHoosiers
2011 Game Notes - IUHoosiers
2011 Indiana Schedule - IUHoosiers
2011 Indiana Roster - IUHoosiers
2011 Indiana Football News - IUHoosiers
B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2011 BigTen Prospectus - BigTen
2011 BigTen Media Guide (PDF) - BigTen
2011 BigTen Composite Schedule - BigTen
2011 BigTen Statistics - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Releases - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Results - BigTen
2011 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2011 CFN Preseason Unit Preview - CFN
2011 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2011 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
Note: Statistical data was complied using a variety of sources, including: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 (Scout)
Message Boards - Inside Indiana (Rivals)
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - NCAA
Local News Sources:
Indianapolis Star - Local News
Herald Times - Local News
WISH - Indianapolis CBS
WTHR - Indianapolis NBC
WXIN - Indianapolis Fox
WRTV - Indianapolis ABC
WTIU - Bloomington PBS
Team Previews and Breakdowns:
Indiana 2011 Football Preview - BigTen
Indiana 2011 Football Preview - Big Ten Portal
Indiana vs Ohio State Preview - NCAAFootball.com
Indiana vs Ohio State Preview - Sports Chat Place
2011 Statistics - IUHoosiers
2011 Game Notes - IUHoosiers
2011 Indiana Schedule - IUHoosiers
2011 Indiana Roster - IUHoosiers
2011 Indiana Football News - IUHoosiers
B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2011 BigTen Prospectus - BigTen
2011 BigTen Media Guide (PDF) - BigTen
2011 BigTen Composite Schedule - BigTen
2011 BigTen Statistics - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Releases - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Results - BigTen
2011 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2011 CFN Preseason Unit Preview - CFN
2011 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2011 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
Stassen (Chris Stassen) - Data
College Football Data Warehouse - Data
American College Football-RSFC (Dave Wilson) - Data
D1A Football (Formerly WALJ 10 College Football) - Data
National Champs.net - Data
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