Electrical power returning to county in aftermath of Hurricane Ike Sep 23, 2008
Hoosiers learned last week that you dont have to live by the ocean to feel the affects of a hurricane, after remnants of Hurricane Ike rolled through the state leaving severe flooding and wind damage in several Indiana counties. As of late Thursday, Duke Energy has restored power to more than 350,000 affected by Sundays wind storm. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
READ MORE: What was shot where across the USA? Sep 22, 2008
Indiana: The Hoosier State is of course famous for Hoosiers (1986) Much of A League of Their Own (1992) and Rudy (1993) were shot there, too. The documentary American Teen (2008) was shot in Warsaw, and Crown Point recently hosted part of Michael Mann's Public Enemies (2009). (USA Today -- Life)
Indiana Keeps Obama Guessing Sep 21, 2008
"People realized that as voters, as Hoosiers, this is a crucial time for our country." Given Southern Indiana's social conservatism, Ewing concedes some voters may be energized by Palin ... But to win over Hoosiers, Obama needs to more aggressively explain to voters like Richard why his economic platform will do more for them than McCain's. (Time.com)
The American Sports Mom: A Field Guide Sep 9, 2008
Out of the many popular sports movies ( Rudy for football, Hoosiers for basketball, Field of Dreams for baseball), the soccer movie that stands out is Bend It Like Beckham, a multicultural crowd pleaser with a homosexual subtext--and made in Britain. The Basketball Mom: Whereas soccer requires driving through GPS-confounding suburban sprawl, an urbanite can be a fervent basketball mom without spending a penny on gas. (Forbes)
BEST promoting college basketball doubleheader at new Indy stadium Sep 6, 2008
One game will feature the Indiana Hoosiers versus the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The other will feature the Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus the Ohio State University Buckeyes. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Independents News and Notes Sep 3, 2008
WESTERN KENTUCKY: The Hilltoppers hung with Indiana for a while, but in the end the Hoosiers wound up with a 31-13 victory ... Thanks in no small part to Lewis' rushing efforts, the Hoosiers racked up 297 yards (7. (FOX23.com, OK)
Finch Shocked, Excited By News Aug 23, 2008
Indiana Hoosiers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... After all, there are many who think Finch is going to be the Hoosiers own super hero on defense this fall ... The Hoosiers return starters at strong safety and at free safety from a year ago, and both have been standouts throughout fall camp. (HoosierInsider.com)
NCAA Football Preview - Oklahoma State Cowboys Aug 21, 2008
The Pokes were not to be denied in that contest, taking out the Hoosiers in a 49-33 final. Overall, it was a successful season in terms of finishing above. (FOX23.com, OK)
Family, friends miss out on final Aug 16, 2008
Unlike in the movie Hoosiers , Hoffa's team lost what many in Indiana might be considered a bigger event than the Olympics. "We wanted to be on the wall," Hoffa said of the team pictures of state champs immortalized in the arena. (The Augusta Chronicle)
My aim is true: All-stars shine as Parkway reps Aug 13, 2008
For anyone who has ever seen the movie Hoosiers, the film concerns how a small Indiana community comes together to follow their local high school basketball team, eventually bringing so many fans to the games that the entire town seemingly formed one long convoy to root on their youngsters. And there was some of that in the Parkway games. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
On deck for the Rebels: A pad just for practice Jun 22, 2008
In the classic movie "Hoosiers," Jimmy Chitwood got it done with a crooked hoop hanging on a wood post behind his Indiana farm house. These days trying to be all you can be as a basketball player in the SEC - or any other major conference - is much more complex. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Hoosier Newsstand, Tuesday, June 17 Jun 17, 2008
Hoosiers Well Represented at Olympic Diving Trials. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
More All-Time Best Sports Movies Jun 16, 2008
Hoosiers (1986; Directed by David Anspaugh): No other basketball movie has come close to Hoosiers in terms of its inspirational story line. The film, set in 1951, follows Norman Dale (Gene Hackman), a coach with a checkered past, who teams with the town's drunk (Dennis Hopper) to lead the Hickory Huskers, an underdog Indiana high school team, to an unlikely run for the state championship. (Suite101.com)
Rain Inundates Indiana, Threatens Dams Jun 8, 2008
"At this point, mercifully, we believe all Hoosiers are secure," Gov. Mitch Daniels said during a news conference. "We hope that will continue.". (Forbes)
Hart ends prep career in all-star game Jun 7, 2008
Friday, though, he had one final piece of high school business to tend to, helping his "Terhune Tigers" team to a 118-111 win over the "Hickory Huskers" in the "Hoosiers" Reunion All-Star Classic in Knightstown, in the tiny, balmy-in-the-summer gym in which much of the 1986 movie was filmed. The 6-foot-2 Hart, who signed with Purdue last month, scored 11 points, unofficially. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Cougar Lounge - Slightly Askew Jun 2, 2008
Mishra has probably had his nose buried in books for 14 of his 13 years [not a misprint] and could care less about either the Hoosiers or hoops as any boy who plays the violin and wants to be a neurosurgeon, would be. But if he wanted to research it, we are thinking that he could find a few choice words to describe Indiana basketball of the present and recent past for the Brazilians to ponder whilst they are sharpening their poison-tipped arrows and preparing for the next round of recruiters. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Revving up Indy 500 vs. Speed Racer May 23, 2008
New York Giants vs. Hoosiers. Bill Belichick vs. Tom Coughlin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Indiana gives Dakich settlement May 16, 2008
Dakich, who played for former IU coach Bob Knight and later was an assistant under Knight, went 3-4 in the Hoosiers' final seven games and lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Arkansas. He has said he hopes to coach elsewhere next season. (WKRC.com, OH)
Sampson lands job with Bucks May 15, 2008
He resigned as Hoosiers coach on February 22nd and accepted a $750,000 buyout after an NCAA report charged him with five major NCAA rules violations. Sampson took the Indiana job in March 2006 and two months later was penalized by the NCAA for making 577 impermissible phone calls between 2000 and 2004 while coaching Oklahoma. (FOX23.com, OK)
Edwards VP? Don't Think So! May 15, 2008
" A veteran GOP political analyst recently described to me what he considered the key analytic distinction:Deval Patrick is an idiot. Obama is not an idiot.OK! In that case .... 12:36 P.M.___________________________Friday, May 2, 2008"Comments Hold Little Sway in Indianapolis Enclave": On the one hand there's the :[N]o one interviewed here said that Mr. Wright had affected how they or anyone they knew would vote. On the other hand, there are the , showing Obama tanking. Who you gonna believe?... (Slate)
Former Pats video man set to discuss Spygate May 13, 2008
The Hoosiers still face a hearing in front of the NCAA's infractions committee. HOCKEY. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
IU, Sampson Respond to NCAA Charges May 13, 2008
Indiana Hoosiers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... While Indiana has pointed the finger at Sampson, the Hoosiers former coach is apparently pointing back. (HoosierInsider.com)
Long Thompson faces uphill fight against Daniels May 12, 2008
Daniels says in the ad that there are two things he hears regularly from Hoosiers. "One is, 'About time, we needed change, glad to see we're acting on these problems, keep going,"' Daniels says in the ad. (Chicago Tribune)
Debate drama hits the shelves May 11, 2008
It's a hodgepodge week, highlighted by one new film -- "The Great Debaters," a noble drama that does for debate what "Hoosiers" did for basketball ... Going it alone, the debaters enter the hallowed auditorium like the athletes in "Hoosiers." They size things up before beginning the work needed to take on the big boys. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
‘Telecom Reform Act has been a real home run’ May 8, 2008
Our reform movement has been a grand slam for Hoosiers. By updating our laws, we ve provided consumers more choices, better value, faster Internet connections, thousands of new jobs and the kinds of technological advances rural communities need to compete in the global economy. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
AP: Indiana, N.C. Voters Settling Largest Remaining Contests May 8, 2008
Obama, who was flying later to North Carolina to await election results in Raleigh, visited a polling place Tuesday morning at Hinkle Field House on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, the site of part of the filming of the basketball movie "Hoosiers." Obama, who chatted with voters, said he had hoped to shoot a few baskets while there, but that the nets were up because of an upcoming commencement. "I might have to take one shot," Obama said, although he left without doing so. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Clinton brings her message to Hobart dining room May 8, 2008
LAST CHANCE Lake County Primary Pickle wrote on Apr 30, 2008 4:01 PM:" Tough decisions on these presidential candidates but Lake County has its own primary and this is crucial to vote the incumbents OUT! Hoosiers will experience double whammy in years to come. Tax Reform - NOT Relief! Here's your LAST CHANCE to help yourself! VOTE THEM OUT!!!!!! ". Please make it stop wrote on Apr 30, 2008 3:57 PM:" LOL, Clinton now claims her dad made curtains at a factory in Fort Wayne... and that she 'worked... (Munster Times, IN)
Steady stream of voters hitting local polls May 8, 2008
The appearance of three Chicago television broadcast trucks was evidence of how the eyes of more than just Hoosiers are watching as Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton finish their close battle for their party's presidential nomination ... It was an early morning for Obama, who left a late Monday night rally with more than 21,000 Hoosiers at American Legion Mall to shake hands with workers at the shift change at Automotive Component Holdings. (Munster Times, IN)
26 comments May 8, 2008
" Another Democrat elected to Congress in '06, Baron Hill of the 9th District, came out for Barack Obama.Endorsements usually care more weight in a state where the state machinery of both major parties is considerably stronger than in most other states. Whether the most potent endor 00004000 sement of all in Democratic circles here still packs a wallop will be one of the key matters to be decided by Democrats May 6th. Hoosier GOPers Handicap Demo PrimaryIndianapolis, Ind.--If you think the polls... (Human Events Online)
Nation's Best Preps Coming to Bloomington May 8, 2008
Indiana Hoosiers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... Future Hoosiers and tomorrows basketball stars will be on display this weekend in Bloomington ... Future Hoosiers and tomorrows basketball stars will be on display this weekend in Bloomington. (HoosierInsider.com)
Obama Wins Split Decision May 8, 2008
Obama was so concerned that Hoosiers would think he was out of touch that he devoted his final days of campaigning to. His two-minute advertisement unveiled at the end of the campaign started with an announcer saying, "They're Indiana values. Hard work, community, keeping your word. And there's a candidate who shares those values, who thinks differently than those who've spent decades in Washington." When voters were asked which candidate "shares your values," Obama performed just a little... (Slate)
With right props and stops, Clinton transforms into working-class hero May 6, 2008
Exuding empathy, Clinton bellows accusations at the villains of her speeches oil companies, the Chinese government and George W. Bush and returns to a plaintive voice to plead the case of hard-working Hoosiers or Tar Heels. She raises eyebrows and arms in exaggerated indignation. (International Herald Tribune)
Elitism:'Kantor Country' Gets Its Say May 6, 2008
"It doesn't matter if we win. Those people are sh**," apparently referring to Hoosiers. Kantor last week said he was actually taking a shot at the George H.W. Bush White House, but the context strongly suggests otherwise. (Investors Business Daily)
Hillary's "Lapse" Dance May 5, 2008
In today's story, of course, the Times strikes a blow for transparency and cost-efficiency, dispensing with the expensive, scientific-sounding claptrap of polling and cutting right to the soothing BS, interviewing a handful of upscale Indianapolis shoppers who duly deny they would be influenced by the Wright flap (but who knows what those "less cosmopolitan" Hoosiers down South will do). 10:40 A.M.. (Slate)
The endless Democratic party May 5, 2008
The problem is that this sense of haste has not trickled down to rank-and-file Democrats; despite all the arguments that the campaign-without-end is marring Democratic chances in November, there is no evidence that Hoosiers are planning to vote strategically to bring this contest to an end. Instead, they are watching with fascination as Hillary Clinton evolves into a pure politician and Barack Obama resists evolving beyond his initial identity as a different-drummer candidate out to change... (Salon)
Official Transcript: Kantor Never Impugned Hoosiers May 3, 2008
So Kantor was NOT insulting Hoosiers, he was experiencing a moment of schadenfreude about the Bush (Sr ... Hoosiers for Hillary. (ABC News)
Pressure's on Bayh to snare Indiana for Clinton May 2, 2008
And though it is unclear whether he can deliver as successfully, in public and behind the scenes, he has been using his name, his political muscle, and his instantly recognizable face to draw Hoosiers to Clinton's cause. "To the extent there's a Democratic Party machine in Indiana, it is Evan Bayh's," said Anita Dunn, a Democratic strategist who has worked for Bayh but is helping Senator Barack Obama in the presidential race. (Boston Globe)
Obama Doesn't Expect Pa. Repeat in Indiana May 2, 2008
Then, too, the 2000 Census found that 29 percent of Hoosiers live in rural areas, considerably higher than the 23 percent in Pennsylvania, and that means a large conservative population, even in a Democratic primary. That ought to be good news for Clinton, who won more than 60 percent of the rural vote in the last primary. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Indiana's Holman to transfer May 2, 2008
The Indianapolis Star reported last month that the Hoosiers' team score on the NCAA's academic progress report is 899, well below the cutline of 925. Should the Hoosiers fall below the cutline and have players leave school while academically ineligible, they could be subjected to the loss of up to two more scholarships ... The Hoosiers lost their top two recruits for next season - forward Devin Ebanks and guard Terrell Holloway - who were granted their release after Sampson resigned in February.... (WKRC.com, OH)
Wright is Wrong May 2, 2008
That description was typical of an elitist, Ivy-League-educated, snobbish, pretentious dope who thinks Hoosiers still sit in front of their black-and-white TV sets watching Howdy Doody reruns while waiting for their Jell-O molds to set up in the Frigidaire. Here's the thing: I was Congressman and Senator Dan Quayle's press secretary. (Townhall.com)
When Democrats chase Hoosiers and Region Rats May 2, 2008
When it comes to politics, Hoosiers have certain traditions. They always vote Republican -- when you don't swing, candidates don't ring -- and they hold their primary in May, normally way too late to be relevant. (Salon)
• News analysis: Democrats' epic movie now on final reel Apr 23, 2008
News analysis: Democrats' epic movie now on final reel -- chicagotribune. 1:43 AM CDT, April 23, 2008. (FOX59, IN)
Obama can't close the deal Apr 23, 2008
Ed Rendell (Pennsylvania) and Ted Strickland (Ohio) performed in recent primaries, the former first lady probably has an edge among the Hoosiers, even though the northwestern corner of the state is in the Chicago media market. But North Carolina, with a population that is 21 percent African-American, poses a far more daunting challenge for Clinton. (Salon)
Schellinger says Thompson's campaign ad distorted Apr 22, 2008
"The two biggest issues that Hoosiers are concerned about coming into this election are the economy and taxes," said Thompson's campaign spokesman, Jeff Harris. The new commercial marks the first time this year that a gubernatorial candidate has used a TV spot to directly criticize an opponent. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kenseth’s son looks like schoolboy, drives like dad Apr 14, 2008
Ross Kenseth looks the part of a 14-year-old schoolboy with his mouth full of braces and his Indiana Hoosiers baseball cap shading his eyes. And, he would rather talk about the recent NCAA men s basketball tournament than himself and his famous father, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Matt Kenseth. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Obama 'Breaks Away' in Indiana Apr 12, 2008
He signed Kruzan's birthday card _ an image of Obama in shorts and boxing gloves over the name "Barocky." He greeted Hoosiers women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack in the infield. And he stayed long enough to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" (hand over his heart) and watch the first few laps of the race. (Newsmax)
Gordon makes it official Apr 8, 2008
When he joined the Hoosiers, many people predicted the 6-foot-4 guard with the nifty moves and NBA 3-point range would go straight to the league after one college season ... Gordons decision comes after a tumultuous season at Indiana in which the Hoosiers 25-8 record was overshadowed by Kelvin Sampsons midseason resignation, the promotion of Dan Dakich to interim coach, three player suspensions and a first-round loss to Arkansas in the NCAA tournament ... Crean, the Hoosiers third... (WKRC.com, OH)
Campaign is music to young voters' ears Apr 7, 2008
"I think the people who have held the cards in how elections go -- news channels, news corporations, big newspapers -- don't like the idea that the ball could fall out of their hands and fall into the hands of the people, which is what it should be," Matthews said, seated in the Hoosiers' locker room. "Anybody can come out and say whatever they want -- that is the central idea in this country, and it is a popularity contest.". (Indianapolis Star)
DECKER: Crean Is The Big Man on Campus Apr 3, 2008
Indiana Hoosiers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... Barring reinstatements for Ellis and Bassett or some April magic on the recruiting trail, the Hoosiers have only six scholarship players due back when practice gets underway in October. (HoosierInsider.com)
Hoosiers pick new coach Apr 2, 2008
(AP)Indiana is turning to Tom Crean to bring respectability back to Hoosiers ... After a tumultuous season and turbulent coaching search, the Hoosiers finally hired Crean on Tuesday as what they hope will be a long-term replacement for Kelvin Sampson ... The Hoosiers rabid fans hope that the tinge of NCAA allegations, the craziness that overshadowed basketball for the past six weeks and the disciplinary problems that have continued in the program will all be forgotten now. (WKRC.com, OH)
Jamarcus Ellis, Armon Bassett dismissed from team Apr 2, 2008
The Hoosiers will have a new coach to replace Kelvin Sampson, who resigned amid NCAA accusations of recruiting violations. Email Story. (WKRC.com, OH)
Newsweek: Why May 6 is the new Super Tuesday Mar 31, 2008
Not since Bobby Kennedy campaigned in 40 years ago have Hoosiers witnessed this much election-year hoopla. made his debut appearance on March 15, followed quickly by. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Pick the best sports movies ever Mar 28, 2008
Hoosiers (1986, multiple editions; Fox Blu-ray, $30). A movie whose reputation ultimately was made by VHS also coincided with Dennis Hopper's screen comeback. (USA Today)
Walgreen quarterly earnings rise 5% on prescription sales Mar 25, 2008
Who should Hoosiers hire as their coach. Walgreen quarterly earnings rise 5% on prescription sales. (Indianapolis Star)
Bill Clinton, Chelsea, crisscross Indiana Mar 25, 2008
Who should Hoosiers hire as their coach. Bill Clinton, Chelsea, crisscross Indiana. (Indianapolis Star)
A Fair Fight In Indiana Mar 25, 2008
She hitched herself to the senator and former governor Thursday for a "Hoosiers for Hillary" tour that began in his birthplace, Terre Haute, a working-class and culturally conservative pocket of the state. At every stop, the two talked about their long friendship, their seats next to each other on the Senate Armed Services Committee, their joint trips to Iraq and Afghanistan, and their late-night political discussions. (CBS News -- World)
Do the Hogs have a chance? Mar 22, 2008
Maybe the Hoosiers will perform in Raleigh tonight in a similar fashion to the way they did in their late-season setbacks to Penn State and Michigan State and their Big Ten Tournament loss to Minnesota. Hopefully, Arkansas can remind us of the 1990 squad that made it to the Final Four or the 1995 crew that came within a hair of repeating as back-to-back champs. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Arkansas 86, Indiana 72 Mar 22, 2008
The Hoosiers lost their tournament opener for the first time since 2001, went one-and-done in both the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments and ended its once-promising season on a free fall. Ranked No. 7 as recently as two months ago, Indiana finished the year by losing four of seven since coach Kelvin Sampson's scandal-tainted resignation and former Hoosiers guard Dan Dakich was named interim coach ... Weems' career game ends Hoosiers' turbulent season. (WKRC.com, OH)
How to O.D. on MMOD Mar 20, 2008
9:40 ET: Indiana vs. Arkansas is a solid first-round matchup, and it seems everybody is convinced the Hoosiers are seeded too low as a No. 8 while I haven't really heard much 00001274 about the Hogs' No. 9 seed ... Perhaps the Hoosiers are a No. 8 because despite all that talent they only beat three legitimate NCAA tournament teams Michigan State, Purdue and Kentucky all season. (CBS News)
The Wednesday Inside Scoop Mar 20, 2008
The Hoosiers' best player, Big Ten Player of the Year D.J. White, is set to graduate, and highly touted freshman guard Eric Gordon is expected to depart for the NBA. Two others in the Hoosiers' rotation, forwards Lance Stemler and Mike White, also will be graduating. nytimes. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Indiana basketball gets resurgence with strong college season Mar 19, 2008
From the so-called Milan Miracle by the high school team portrayed in the movie "Hoosiers," to Butler's 80-year-old Hinkle Fieldhouse, to the long list of homegrown stars, basketball has often defined the state's image ... He committed first to Illinois before deciding to play for his home-state Hoosiers. (Munster Times, IN)
Game On! blog Mar 18, 2008
1975 Indiana Hoosiers: The 1976 Hoosiers team coached by Bob Knight was the last undefeated team to win the national title ... He came back for the tournament but he wasn't the same and the Hoosiers lost 92-90 to Kentucky who went to the Final Four. (USA Today -- Sports)
Illinois' fantasy comes up short Mar 17, 2008
The Hoosiers have lost three of their last four and dropped all the way to a No. 8 seed in the tournament. Still, Weber thinks the Big Ten can make a strong showing over the next couple weeks. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bracket provides plenty of story lines Mar 17, 2008
The Hoosiers were 22-4 before the Kelvin Sampson issue blew up, and 3-3 since, with the look of a team in emotional disorder. "There are no ifs, ands or buts," interim coach Dan Dakich said of the urgent need to move on from Sampson, "because he isn't coming back.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Minnesota 59, No. 22 Indiana 58 Mar 15, 2008
Hoosiers forward D.J. White tipped in a missed free throw to and drew a foul with 3 ... White, named the Big Ten's player of the year Monday, had 23 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Hoosiers ... The Golden Gophers opened the game on a 19-5 run against a Hoosiers team that never looked in synch. (WKRC.com, OH)
