The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
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Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
In the end -- after so many twists and turns that changed a lot of opinions -- the result of this Eastern Conference Semifinal series was what many expected. The Miami Heat closed out the Indiana Pacers 105-93 Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to win the series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year. The Pacers opened eyes … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way
The Indiana Pacers attained a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Miami Heat largely by playing their game. Feed the post (center Roy Hibbert, power forward David West) on offense; deny the post and the rim and play aggressive man defense. The Pacers fell 101-93 to the Heat in Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday because they didn't play … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way
Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 34, Indiana 20
The defense looked shaky and Ohio State continued to struggle in the passing game, but the Buckeyes outlasted Indiana to sneak by at home 34-20. It went down to the wire, but the OSU run game was dominant, and the defense came up with a late interception to shut down Indiana’s hopes of an upset. The … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 34, Indiana 20
Detroit Tigers are on a Roll; Taking Command of AL Central
With the recent incident in Indiana prior to a scheduled Sugarland concert and the Iowa Straw Poll results, news on the Detroit Tigers (or even the AL Central) is not of the utmost importance. With that said, their recent record and level of play have been impressive and cause for excitement from their fan base. Behind the thirty-five saves of Jose Valverde, the squad has … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers are on a Roll; Taking Command of AL Central
Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
Despite being in the MAC, Jerry Kill had some success against the Big Ten in his three-year tenure with Northern Illinois. Kill’s Huskies beat Purdue in 2009, and beat Minnesota in 2010, which was one of the major factors in the firing of Tim Brewster. Now, Kill has begun to turn around the Minnesota program he beat 10 months ago. But Kill doesn’t think success at NIU will … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
How Did Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Become This God Awful?
Hands down, the Indiana Hoosiers are probably the worst team in the Big Ten right now. It's very unfamiliar territory considering the storied Hoosier tradition. In all college basketball, they're third all-time in national titles, fifth in tournament appearances, sixth in tourney wins, seventh in Final Fours, and 11th in wins. But since Tom Crean took over, they're a lowly … [Read more...] about How Did Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Become This God Awful?
Indiana Hoosiers First Big Ten Victim for Northwestern
Two teams entered 0-3 in the Big Ten; one emerged with a tremendous burden removed from their shoulders. Since the injury to star forward John Shurna, the conference's leading scorer, the Northwestern Wildcats have been struggling mightily. But they took care of IU 93-81 Sunday night, to improve to 10-4. The Indiana Hoosiers got off to a 6-0 start against some really … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers First Big Ten Victim for Northwestern