Throwback Thursday: Week 14 The Battle for the Old Oaken Bucket

Throwback Thursday: Week 14 The Battle for the Old Oaken Bucket

We wrap up our Throwback Thursday series with the Hoosiers victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Old Oaken Bucket Game. (Yes, I realize we don’t have the wrap ups for the Wisconsin and Ohio State games. My apologies). This win ended the season on a positive note and gave the Hoosiers possession on the Bucket for the first time since 2010.

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Throwback Thursday: Week 11 2013 Illinois Fighting Illini

Throwback Thursday: Week 11 2013 Illinois Fighting Illini

Welcome back to our Throwback Thursday series. Today we are taking a look back at the Hoosiers win over the Illini. Indiana had just come off a crushing loss to the Gophers the week before and could have let the season slip away into oblivion, instead they put together one of the best offensive performances of the year and scored their second straight victory over Illinois.

Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini

Location: Saturday November 9th  /3:30pm/ Memorial Stadium/ (BloomingtonIndiana

 

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Throwback Thursday: Week 10 Minnesota Golden Gophers

Throwback Thursday: Week 10 Minnesota Golden Gophers

This one stung. This is the game that will be forever etched into the minds of Hoosier fans all over the country. The one that got away, literally. Indiana needed a win to realistically keep their bowl hopes alive and they just couldn’t complete to comeback.

OpponentMinnesota Golden Gophers

LocationSaturday November 2nd | 3:30pm | Memorial Stadium Bloomington Indiana

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Throw Back Thursday: 2013 Week 8 Indiana vs. Michigan

Throw Back Thursday: 2013 Week 8 Indiana vs. Michigan

In one if the more exciting Big Ten games of 2013 the Hoosiers and Wolverines matched up in what would become a shoot out in Ann Arbor.

OpponentMichigan Wolverines

LocationSaturday October 19th  /3:30pm/ Michigan Stadium/ (Ann ArborMichigan

Why They Played:  The Hoosiers and the Wolverines faced off for the first time since 2010 and for the 62nd time all-time.  Michigan leads the series 52-9 coming into today’s game. 

What The Game Meant:

Indiana had a chance to end a 16 game losing streak against the Wolverines and to climb back over .500 both overall and in Big Ten play. 

 

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Throwback Thursday: Week 3 2013 Bowling Green

Throwback Thursday: Week 3 2013 Bowling Green

Week three was probably the best all around game the Hoosiers played in 2013. The offense started slow but closed out the game putting up 42 points and the defense pitched a second half shutout and did not allow an offensive touchdown from the Falcons.  It turns out that this Bowling Green team was very good as they went on to win the MAC championship.  The Hoosiers did however fail to build any momentum from this win.

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Throw Back Thursday: Week 2 2013 vs. Navy

Throw Back Thursday: Week 2 2013 vs. Navy

Welcome back to our 2014 Throw Back Thursday Series.  Today, we go back to one of the more devastating losses in recent memory.  This was a game the Hoosiers absolutely needed to win in order to reach a bowl game, it probably was also a main factor on why Doug Mallory was let go as defensive coordinator.  The loss killed all the momentum the Hoosiers had built after a big week one win.


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Throw Back Thursday: Week 1 Indiana State

Throw Back Thursday: Week 1 Indiana State

Welcome back to our “Throw Back Thursday” series where we take a look back at every game from the 2013 season.  Today we start off with the Week One 73-35 victory over Indiana State.

 

How was that for some opening night fireworks?  The Hoosiers covered all the bases both good and bad.  There was a running game and an aerial attack that could not be stopped.  There was also a defense that forced two turnovers.  However there were bad penalties, stupid turnovers, and missed tackles.  The Hoosiers set records for the most points scored at Memorial Stadium by any team, returned their first punt for a touchdown since 2006, and scored more points in the first half since 1949.  Overall it was a fun night, but there are still many aspects that need to be cleaned up.

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