College Sports

IU football gains ground as sports program nears financial crossroads

September 4, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
Under Athletic Director Fred Glass, attendance and optimism are on the rise at Indiana University. Soon, he'll have to decide whether spending millions more on Indiana football is worth the risk.
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UPDATE: Michigan, Ohio State in separate Big Ten divisions

September 1, 2010
Associated Press
Neither division has been named, but they break down like this: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern in one; Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue and Indiana in the other.
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Gator Bowl signs contract with Indianapolis software firm

August 28, 2010
 IBJ Staff
Locally based TRS provides customizable online registration to event managers across North America.
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New NCAA boss wants to change NBA draft rules

August 19, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
After overhauling the NCAA's executive staff, Mark Emmert sets his sights on talks with National Basketball Association officials about adopting a pro-eligibility policy that would keep players in school through their junior years.
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Big Ten seeking $20 million in TV money for football title game

August 17, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
Big Ten officials want nearly twice as much money as the Southeastern Conference is getting from CBS for its championship football game.
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Butler basketball hires play-by-play announcer

August 7, 2010
 IBJ Staff
Brandon Gaudin will be the new radio voice of Butler University men’s basketball.
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NCAA must face ticket lottery lawsuit, court rules

July 16, 2010
Bloomberg News
The National Collegiate Athletic Association must face a lawsuit by consumers claiming the organization unlawfully profits from a ticket lottery.
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New March Madness plan includes four first-round games

July 12, 2010
Associated Press
Two of the so-called "First Four" games will match the lowest seeds, between 65 and 68. The other two games will include the last four at-large qualifiers.
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BENNER: Conference commissioners' math skills need workRestricted Content

June 19, 2010
Bill Benner
As of this writing, the Big Ten has 12 teams, the Big 12 has 10 teams and the Pac-10 has 11 teams.
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Big Ten considering name change

June 16, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
With the addition of the University of Nebraska, the Big Ten logo is likely to change. Conference officials are seriously considering a new name for the conference.
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BENNER: John Wooden would have been proud of these kidsRestricted Content

June 12, 2010
Bill Benner
There is little I can add to the deserved tributes ... except to place a couple of recent events in a Wooden-like perspective.
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College athletic conference chaos set to erupt

June 11, 2010
Associated Press
Nebraska may be heading to the Big Ten, Colorado is leaving the Big 12, and a host of other college athletic moves could be on tap.
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Benner leaving convention group for Horizon League

June 8, 2010
 IBJ Staff
Well-known local sports columnist Bill Benner is leaving his job at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association to become senior associate commissioner for external affairs for the Horizon League.
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Local firm helps produce College World Series film

June 5, 2010
 IBJ Staff
The one-hour documentary by the NCAA and Creative Street Entertainment tells the story of the history of baseball’s College World Series.
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Hoosier basketball legend John Wooden dies at 99

June 4, 2010
Associated Press
Wooden led Martinsville High School to the Indiana state basketball championship in 1927, became an All-American player at Purdue University and went on to win 10 national titles as coach of UCLA.
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Butler basketball coach Stevens signs with IMG

June 4, 2010
New York-based management powerhouse will provide representation for opportunities ranging from a potential book deal to speaking engagements.
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BENNER: From Boehm to Hayward to a New York Super BowlRestricted Content

May 29, 2010
Bill Benner
Retiring Indiana Supreme Court judge Ted Boehm played a leading role in the city's emergence as an amateur sports capital.
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Football coaches' group to convene in Indianapolis

May 26, 2010
 IBJ Staff
The four-day events in 2014 and 2019 are expected to draw about 7,000 attendees each and fill a total of more than 20,000 room nights, likely ranking among the city’s 25 largest conventions each year.
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Butler's basketball success as a 'mid-major' a rare feat

May 15, 2010
Associated Press
The Bulldogs are one of a handful of "mid-major" teams that have carved out a spot on the national map with a simple strategy: You win by being yourself.
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BENNER: Balancing academics, big business is part of NCAA jobRestricted Content

May 1, 2010
Bill Benner
On April 27, the NCAA unveiled its fifth president: Dr. Mark Emmert, currently president of the University of Washington.
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UPDATE: Tennis Center set for summer demolition

April 30, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
Sources close to the university said they expect a combination of parking facilities and a multi-use athletics venue and convocation center to be built on the site.
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Washington university president to lead NCAA

April 27, 2010
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
The NCAA executive committee selected University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert to lead the national association that oversees college sports. Emmert, who is expected to start work by Nov. 1, replaces the late Myles Brand, who died of pancreatic cancer in September.
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NCAA to expand March Madness from 65 to 68 teams

April 22, 2010
The three-team expansion is much more modest than 80-team and 96-team proposals the NCAA outlined just a few weeks ago at the Final Four.
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Super Bowl practice facility moving to UIndy

April 20, 2010
Scott Olson
Host committee opts to partner with University of Indianapolis and build community center at Arsenal Tech High School, the original site of the domed practice facility.
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Butler's Hayward declares himself eligible for NBA draft

April 14, 2010
Butler University star sophomore Gordon Hayward does not plan to hire an agent, which means he could return to school if he does not like his draft status.
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