Return to the Glory Days: An Indiana Hoosiers Dynasty

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2nd Half Comeback Carries Indiana to National Championship Game

Bloomington, IN - Indiana's done it.

The Hoosiers (11-1) overcame a sluggish start to beat the Arizona Wildcats (7-5) 38-27, placing Indiana in the National Championship Game.

"I'm very proud of the way our kids handled this situation," said coach Anthony Thompson. "After having played a terrible first half, we came back and managed to beat the Wildcats by 11 points. I'm surprised that we managed to play as well as we did. With all the attention drawn to our team because of our chance for a National Title, our players were definitely out-of-focus. But we pulled it together at the right time and hung on to win the game."

The win gives Indiana not only a change to win the National Championship, but a chance to face the #1 Boise State Broncos again. The significance of this? Boise State handed the Hoosiers their only loss of the season, a 33-27 overtime thriller in Boise, Idaho. "My goal since our loss to the Broncos was to have one more shot at them," said star linebacker Tim Alexander. "They ruined our chance at a perfect season. They ruined our dreams of becoming the greatest Indiana team in history. Now it's our turn to ruin their run at history."

I'm going to be honest with you; Indiana should not have won this game. The only reason they won was a few strokes of luck throughout the game. If luck had been neutral (or with the Wildcats), Indiana would have lost by 3 or 3 touchdowns.

The luck started early in the second quarter. The Hoosiers found themselves down 13-3 to the underachieving Wildcats, and getting themselves into a 3rd-and-23 was not exactly the greatest move. But there they were, 32 yards from the end zone and 23 yards from a first-down. Jammone Chester took the snap, rolled out of the pocket, and facing heavy pressure, hurled the ball deep into the end zone. It was a blind throw; he would state later that he had no idea where the ball was going to go. In fact, it looked as if the pass was going to be intercepted; there were two Arizona defenders right in front of Damarlo Belcher (the intended receiver). That's when God took the game into his own hands. The ball sailed right between the Wildcat defender's hands--when I say right through, I mean RIGHT THROUGH. The game glitched and the ball sailed through the defender's body--and into the awaiting arms of Belcher. This catch made the score 13-10 and put some life into the apparently-dead Hoosiers team.

Indiana's luck revived itself later in the game. The Hoosiers were down 27-24 with 5 seconds left in the 3rd quarter, and the last thing they wanted to do was give Arizona the ball back. However, three straight dropped passes by the Indiana receivers forced Chris Hagerup to punt the ball away. Then the luck came back. The returner muffed the punt, and Tim Alexander recovered the loose ball, returning it all the way for the go-ahead touchdown.

Indiana got the ball back with two minutes and 38 seconds left, and all they had to do was run out the clock. But yet again, some outside force decided to make the game exciting. Indiana was called for two holding penalties and an intentional grounding call on their first 3 plays, and facing a 3rd and 41 on their own 2-yard line, they had no choice but to pass the ball. The pass was intercepted, but for some unknown reason the corner back (who wished to remain anonymous) was hit and fumbled the ball during his INT return. Beau Walker, who had subbed in for Michael Jordan at wide receiver, recovered the loose ball and returned it all the way for the game-ending touchdown. "It was the greatest play of my life," he would say after the game.

Indiana would officially end the game with a Donnell Jones interception as time expired.

Indiana will be rewarded for their fantastic effort today with at least 3 or 4 weeks off from football. Then, they will have to face Boise State in the most-anticipated game of the season: the BCS National Championship Game. Get psyched, folks, because it's going to be intense.
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[packersfan4eva]

Fuck guys, sorry, no update until tomorrow.

 

[packersfan4eva]

 

[packersfan4eva]

Congrats on getting to the BCS title game. Looking forward to another thrilling game!

I played the BCSNC already, and it was the most fucking intense game of my life. It was rated the #1 ESPN Classic in my game with some ridiculous amount of points.

 

[packersfan4eva]

 

[LC AAU]

Indiana in the National Championship? :waitwhat:

Hopefully you won.

 

[packersfan4eva]

Indiana in the National Championship? :waitwhat:

Hopefully you won.

:dontknow:

good luck in the national championship game. watch out for the HOOK & LADDER!

I'm watching out for it . They ain't pullin that shit on me


Definitely an update tonight

 

[packersfan4eva]

Indiana Heads Into Final Week of Regular Season

Bloomington, IN - It's that time of year, folks. It's the post-season. Well...not quite. In three days, it will be the post season. The national award winners are being announced in two days (Sunday), and the participants in the bowl games will be announced later that week. And while fans may be getting distracted with all the national news floating about, there are plenty of things going on in B-town, which should keep fans interested in the local happenings.

Indiana landed two more commitments in the final week of recruiting. John Goolsby, a 6-4, 185 pound athlete who can play any position, will be a great contributor for the Hoosiers at any position. He could be on defense, offense, special teams, or write shit down on a clipboard. He'll be a huge asset no matter what. The other recruit was Justin Brown, a powerful linebacker who will be a bigger asset to the Hoosiers if he moves to one of the other linebacker positions. Indiana is loaded at the Middle Linebacker spot, and Brown playing one of the outside positions will be better for the whole team.

There are a couple of Hoosiers competing for national awards, which is a surprise considering that this year was supposed to be a rebuilding year with the loss of many key players from the previous season. Deleon Eskridge, the transfer from Minnesota playing in his first season as a starter, ran for over 1300 yards and 18 touchdowns, and is currently second in the running for the Doak Walker award. Damarlo Belcher is having a down year but is still listed as the 4th best receiver in the nation. Tim Alexander, Indiana's undisputed star player, is placed 1st in both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Dick Butkus award. He is expected to sweep the defensive awards, the first Indiana player to do so. Chris Hagerup, who has punted a total of 27 times this year, is a surprise candidate for the Ray Guy award (he's 12th in the running, so he won't be a serious candidate). And bringing up the rear is Mitch Ewald, the clear frontrunner for the Lou Groza Award (if he wins the award, it will be his second straight year winning it).

In just a few days, Indiana fans will find out Indiana's All-Americans, their bowl game, and their award winners. This should be an exciting weekend.
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[Rush]

#1 chise on VSN per the Chise Championship Rankings

http://www.virtualsportsnet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1147654

 

[Tearz49ers]

Good luck in the National Championship, a well deserved place for what you have done to these Hooisers in such a short amount of time.

 

[LopaKa]

good luck against my broncos bro. When i say good luck, I really mean I hope you lose...by a lot. Grats on being the #1 chise.

 

[packersfan4eva]

#1 chise on VSN per the Chise Championship Rankings

http://www.virtualsportsnet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1147654

:acid:

Holy shit. Thanks to my followers.

Good luck in the National Championship, a well deserved place for what you have done to these Hooisers in such a short amount of time.

Thanks man. It was a really intense game, I can't wait to update it.

Good luck man. National Title games are always intense although I have not been in one yet in '10!!!:turrible:

Watch for the statue of liberty too!

:hahaha:

But seriously, they are really intense. It was the most intense-filled game I've ever played. Thanks for checking in.

good luck against my broncos bro. When i say good luck, I really mean I hope you lose...by a lot. Grats on being the #1 chise.

I think Boise State will be the one with the needed luck. . Thanks man. I'm glad I was even mentioned on the list, but to be #1 is amazing.



:hitler

Update tonight

 

[T.Dot]

good luck in the NC

 

[packersfan4eva]

For a complete list of NCAA Award Winners, click HERE

 

[packersfan4eva]

The Anthony Thompson Show

John Stark: Hello again, folks. It's me, John Stark, and beside me is your host, Anthony Thompson. Tonight, we will be taking questions from a few lucky fans.

Anthony Thompson: If YOU want to appear in our next show, PM some great questions to our studio executive, Packersfan4eva, and you might appear on our show that airs right after the National Championship Game!

John Stark: Our first question is from Michael Brewer, and he asks, "The bowl games will be announced tomorrow. You were only ahead by 0.003 points in the BCS rankings to #3 California, and #4 LSU trailed by 0.012 points. LSU just crushed Georgia in the SEC Championship game. Do you think they will take over the #2 spot?"

Anthony Thompson: Thanks for the quesiton, Michael. But to be honest, I don't think they will overtake our spot. They aren't as good of a team as we are, and besides their win over Georgia they haven't beaten any really strong teams. They played only one top 25 team this year (Alabama) and they lost the game 28-10. We, on the other hand, beat Oregon State--

John Stark: ...who only has one win this entire season.

Anthony Thompson: Doesn't matter. They were a top 25 team when WE played them. We beat Ohio State, Penn State, and....no, that's it. But that's THREE quality wins over quality opponents. That should be enough to keep us in the National Championship Game.

John Stark: Our next question comes from Shakemyhead21, who asked the following question: "If LSU plays in the National Championship instead of you, and instead you go play in the Rose Bowl against Cal, what do you plan to do to stop their powerful passing attack?"

Anthony Thompson: I haven't even seen Cal play, to be honest. I am 100% confident that we will play in the National Championship. If you show any sign of thinking you won't make it to the Big Game, the voters will take that into account and dock you a few points. Therefore, I have been assuming that we will play in the BCS Title game and have been preparing for our rematch with Boise State.

John Stark: Our second-to-last question comes from Dface33, who writes, "You had a few players win national awards and a few who were at least in the hunt for a trophy. How do you feel about that?"

Anthony Thompson: That's a tough question, Dface. I can't speak for my own players, but I am assuming that they think team success is more important than individual victories. I mean, yeah, winning an award would be nice. Tim Alexander won both the linebacker awards and Mitch Ewald won the Lou Groza Trophy, but they are both key players in our team. They know that they are as much a key to our success as the coaching staff, and so it's their duty to keep us on the pass of success. So I think they have more important things on their mind. While I'm at it, congrats to all the Indiana players who were in the national spotlight. Deleon Eskridge was second in the Doak Walker award, Duwyce Wilson and Chris Hagerup were in the hunt for special team's awards. Damarlo Belcher was a surprise finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff trophy, but sadly, he finished fourth. We might have a couple other players be first or second-team All-Conference players, but we'll have to wait and see.

John Stark: Our final question is from DewsheBaeg. He asked, "It's you against Boise State in the National Championship (hopefully). What's the score and who wins the game?"

Anthony Thompson: 24-21, Hoosiers victory.

John Stark: Well, that's all of our time today. Thanks for tuning in, listeners. I'm John Stark alongside Anthony Thompson, and we're signing off.
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[packersfan4eva]

congrats on being #1 chise! this really is a good read.

Thanks man. I'm glad you enjoy this.

i love your confidence

Thanks man. I think he's a little nuts, but whatever . Being that confident is like placing a target for opponents on your back


All-American Update tonight, list of bowl games on Friday. I'm leaving for Colorado on Saturday (won't be getting back until late Thursday), so I don't know if I'll get an update in on the Saturday that we leave.

 

[packersfan4eva]

Other Indiana Players of Note
Beau Walker: Freshman All-American, 1st Team All Big-10
Chris Adkins: 1st Team All Big-10
Steve Butler: 2nd Team All-Big 10
Larry Black Jr.: 2nd Team All Big-10
Donnell Jones: 2nd Team All Big-10
Jerimy Finch: 2nd Team All Big-10
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[packersfan4eva]

Bowl Game Previews

[table="head"]Bowl Game|Team|vs|Team
New Mexico Bowl|

|vs|

EagleBank Bowl|

|vs|

MagicJack St. Petersburg Bowl|

|vs|

New Orleans Bowl|

|vs|

#11
Las Vegas Bowl|

|vs|

Poinsettia Bowl|

|vs|

Hawaii Bowl|

#16|vs|

Motor City Bowl|

#9|vs|

Emerald Bowl|

|vs|

Meineke Car Care Bowl|

|vs|

Champs Sports Bowl|

|vs|

#21
PetroSun Independence Bowl|

#18|vs|

Papajohns.com Bowl|

|vs|

Roady's Humanitarian Bowl|

|vs|

Holiday Bowl|

#15|vs|

#23
Texas Bowl|

|vs|

Armed Forces Bowl|

|vs|

Burt Sun Bowl|

|vs|

#12
Music City Bowl|

#25|vs|

Chick-fil-A Bowl|

|vs|

Insight Bowl|

|vs|

#14
Outback Bowl|

|vs|

#20
Capital One Bowl|

#8|vs|

#17
Gator Bowl|

|vs|

Rose Bowl|

#5|vs|

#4
Sugar Bowl|

#3|vs|

#24
AT&T Cotton Bowl|

#19|vs|

#13
Autozone Liberty Bowl|

|vs|

#22
Alamo Bowl|

|vs|

International Bowl|

|vs|

Fiesta Bowl|

#10|vs|

#6
Orange Bowl|

|vs|

#7
GMAC Bowl|

|vs|

BCS National Championship Game|

#2|vs|

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[GMSFootballa54]

Let's go IU!