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November 2007 Archive

Sampson talks Gordon, Stemler and Southern Illinois

Kelvin Sampson addressed the media Thursday afternoon and here are a few highlights of what he had to say, courtesy of IU Media Relations: On Eric Gordon’s play in comparison to other freshmen he has coached: “I’ve never had a ...

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Bob Knight will shoot you with a pellet gun

Our old friend, Coach Knight, is in the news again. This time it’s not a head butt, throat grab, chair throw or a “What’s up, Knight?” The Dallas Morning News has obtained video (it’s a bit low-quality, but does the ...

Steve Lavin loves Eric Gordon

  • Alex Bozich Nov 28, 2007 3
 
Steve Lavin loves Eric Gordon

In addition to being in awe of his perfectly placed hairstyle, I’ve always enjoyed listening to former UCLA coach Steve Lavin call games for ESPN. He’s usually spot on with his analysis and also more prepared than most of the ...

The Morning After: Georgia Tech

  • Eamonn Brennan Nov 28, 2007 3
 
The Morning After: Georgia Tech

A win is a win, sure, but there was plenty to complain about during IU’s 83-79 win over Georgia Tech last night. So let’s get into it. Hopefully this doesn’t become a recurring theme, because this team is too talented ...

Gordon and White lead Hoosiers past Tech, 83-79

Eric Gordon scored 29 points and D.J. White added 18 points and 14 rebounds as No. 15 Indiana held off Georgia Tech 83-79 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Tuesday night at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (5-1) led 38-34 at ...

Game Thread: Georgia Tech @ Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Nov 27, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: Georgia Tech @ Indiana

Opponent: Georgia Tech (Big Ten/ACC Challenge) Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 | 7:02 EST Arena: Assembly Hall (17,357) – Bloomington, Indiana TV: ESPN (Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes and Stacey Dales) Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Todd Leary and Joe ...

Know Thy Opponent: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will make their first trip to Assembly Hall tonight to take on the No. 15 Hoosiers in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Tech is 3-2 on the season and is coming off a third place finish ...

Film Session: Transition Defense (or lack thereof)

Now that I’ve had 36 hours to regroup from the loss to Xavier on Saturday evening, I found it appropriate this morning to take a look at the film. There were plenty of pivotal moments to choose from, but the ...

The Morning After: Xavier

  • Eamonn Brennan Nov 25, 2007 3
 
The Morning After: Xavier

Losing early in the year is never as bad as it feels — last night, it felt like anger with a capital ANGER — but the next day comes and the frustration wears off and you start to focus in ...

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Hoosiers can’t find touch, fall to Xavier 80-65

No. 8 Indiana shot just 38.5 percent from the field and fell to Xavier 80-65 Saturday night in the Chicago Invitational Challenge at the Sears Centre. The Hoosiers (4-1) hit just 1 of 15 three-point attempts and Stanley Burrell held ...

Game Thread: Indiana vs. Xavier

  • Alex Bozich Nov 24, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: Indiana vs. Xavier

Opponent: Xavier (Chicago Invitational Challenge) Date: Saturday, November 24, 2007 | 8:36 EST Arena: Sears Centre (10,000) – Hoffman Estates, Illinois TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network Probable Starters: Indiana (4-0): Armon Bassett, Eric Gordon, Jamarcus Ellis, DeAndre ...

Know Thy Opponent: Xavier Musketeers

  • Alex Bozich Nov 24, 2007 3
 
Know Thy Opponent: Xavier Musketeers

The Hoosiers will wrap up the Chicago Invitational Challenge tonight against Xavier of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Musketeers are 3-1 on the season with their only loss coming at Miami (OH) 59-57 back on Nov. 13. The Hoosiers lead ...

Gordon does it all in 70-57 win over Illinois State

Eric Gordon scored 31 points and held Osiris Eldridge to seven points to lead No. 8 Indiana past Illinois State 70-57 Friday night in the Chicago Invitational Challenge at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Gordon shot 11 of ...

Game Thread: Indiana vs. Illinois State

Opponent: Illinois State (Chicago Invitational Challenge) Date: Friday, November 23, 2007 | 8:36 EST Arena: Sears Centre (10,000) – Hoffman Estates, Illinois TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network Probable Starters: Indiana (3-0): Armon Bassett, Eric Gordon, Jamarcus Ellis, ...

Know Thy Opponent: Illinois State Redbirds

No. 8 Indiana continues play in the Chicago Invitational Challenge tonight against Illinois State of the Missouri Valley Conference. This is the fourth meeting all-time between the schools with the Hoosiers holding a 3-0 lead in the series. The Redbirds ...

The Morning After: UNC-Wilmington

  • Eamonn Brennan Nov 21, 2007 3
 
The Morning After: UNC-Wilmington

We’re only two days removed from the Longwood blowout and, predictably, some patterns are forming. Onward: — First, a quick observation about Eric Gordon: What sets Gordon apart from the average highly touted freshman is his sheer athleticism. He doesn’t ...