BSUfans.com Football News Archive

February 7, 2007

BSUfans: 2007 NCAA Football Bowl schedule
Star Press: Two BCS schools show interest in Hoke
BSU Daily News: Report card
Star Press: Ball State to play Rutgers in International Bowl
- Star Press: Rutgers' pass defense commands respect from BSU
- Daily Sun: Davis next in long line of great MAC quarterbacks
- Star Press: BSU free safety looking forward to game vs. Rutgers
- Scarlet Nation: Heading North
- National Post: NCAA trying to drum up interest in bowl
- TSN: Rutgers readying for International Bowl
- Globe & Mail: Rutgers slowly preparing for game in Toronto
- BSU Daily News: Eyes on the prize
- Scarlet Nation: An Introduction to Ball State
- BSU Daily News: Alumni association finalize packages for bowl game travel
- Star Press: BSU will practice in RCA Dome for Bowl
- BSU Daily News: 'Oh, Canada'
- BSU Daily News: BSU has 10,000 tickets to sell for Bowl
- North Jersey: RU shifting focus to next year
- Daily Record: RU to play Ball State in bowl game
- MSNBC: (AP) Ball State to end 11-year postseason drought
- Dayton Daily News: MAC sending CMU, BSU, BG to bowls
BSU Daily News: Nine BSU players receive MAC honors

December 5, 2007

Star Press: BSU keeps finding ways to overcome adversity
- Star Press: BSU could know bowl fate today
- Courier News: For Knights, it's Bowling Green or Ball State
- BSU Daily News: Official says Ball State has bowl options
- Toledo Blade: BGSU is most attractive for GMAC Bowl
- Toledo Blade: BGSU appears to be choice of GMAC Bowl
Ball State Insider: It's official: Orsbon is a Cardinal

November 28, 2007

Star Press: Ball State football finishes 7-5
- Star Press: Ball State Football: Four key plays
- Star Press: Cards to see if 7-5 is good enough for bowl
- Chicago Trib: Northern Illinois grounded, falls to Ball State
- Star Press: BSU football clinches winning season
- Chicago Trib: Huskies 2-minute drill
- Sun Times: Novak still 'proud' despite 2-10 disaster
- Chicago Trib: NIU unlikely to bronze this year
- Herald News: (AP) Ball St. ends NIU season on sour note
BSU Daily News: All eyes on Huskies, not bowl games
- Star Press: BSU RG finds motivation in benching
- Star Press: Clancy takes over at running back for BSU
- Star Press: BSU-NIU winner will collect Bronze Stalk trophy
- MAC Report Online: Week 13 Preview: Unfinished Business
- Daily Herald: NIU hopes to spoil Ball St.'s bowl plans
- Star Press: Ball State DBs get more sure-handed
- Chicago Trib: Nine Huskies suit up for last time
- Northern Star: Football hosts Senior Day on last game
Star Press: Mom knows what's best for Ball State QB
Star Press: Cardinal football in position to nab bowl berth
- Indy Star: Ball State eager to earn bowl berth

November 18, 2007

Star Press: Ball State bowl eligible after 41-20 victory
- Independent Collegian: Toledo falls to 5-6 with loss
- Star Press: Crowd a no-show for televised game
- BSU Daily News: All hail the Deuce
- Star Press: Cardinals win ‘Last Stand’ home game
- Star Press: season starting to match preseason optimism
- BSU Daily News: Bring on a bowl
- BSU Daily News: National statement made by Cardinals' stars
- Journal Gazette: Ball State overcomes slow start
- ESPN: (AP) Davis passes for 3 TDs, runs for 2 to carry Ball State
- Toledo Blade: UT streak over as Davis accounts for 5 TDs
- Toledo Blade: Elite punters face off in UT-Ball State game

November 15, 2007

Star Press: Toledo-BSU matchup provides exciting memories
- GoBSU: Pre-Game Report - Game 11
- MAC Report Online: Preview: Toledo at Ball State
- Star Press: Don't call BSU's punter a kicker
- Star Press: LB plays key role for BSU defense
- Star Press: Game vs. Toledo will help define season
- Star Press: Five questions with safety Eddie Burk
- Star Press: Today's game will likely be an offensive showdown
- Toledo Blade: Pressure back on UT after 3 straight wins
- BSU Daily News: Both teams on verge of bowl eligibility
- Star Press: football team set for national TV exposure
- BSU Daily News: National exposure
- BSU Daily News: Saying goodbye
- Toledo Blade: Rockets, Cardinals eye a MAC bowl berth
- Independent Collegian: Rockets head to Ball State
- Rocket Digest: BSU's offensive line looks to establish run
BSU Daily News: offensive line looks to establish run
BSU Daily News: Players will use bye week to recuperate

November 13, 2007

Chicago Trib: Keeping up with ... Carmel's Chris Miller
Star Press: Loss gives BSU different outlook on bowl situation
Journal Gazette: IU, Ball State put on a show for bowl reps
- BSU Daily News: passing leads team to win
- BSU Daily News: Cards can't capitalize
- IDS News: Lewis overcomes early turnovers

November 5, 2007

GoBSU: Pre-Game Report - Game 10
- Star Press: Much has changed in a year for Bill Lynch
- Times Mail: Cardinals committed to hooking Hoosiers
- IDS News: IU looks to break 3-game losing streak
Indy Star: Dante Love helps BSU with shifty moves
BSU Daily News: BSU prepares for IU's quarterback
Star Press: BSU football picks up extra home game in '08
Star Press: sophomore tackles challenges of safety spot
Star Press: True freshman has relatively smooth transition
Star Press: Ball State to re-evaluate placekicker position
Star Press: BSU in a bowl game? It's a possibility
Star Press: BSU cornerbacks become feared duo in MAC
Ball State Insider: Ball State Football 101: The offensive line
- Ball State Insider: BSU Football 101: The offensive line pt. 2
Ball State Insider: Ball State FB Receives DL Verbal

November 1, 2007

Star Press: Ball State's big play doesn't hold up
- Star Press: Offense slowed by pressure
- Star Press: BSU four key plays
- GoBSU: Cards Not Sharp Enough to Beat Illini
- KC Chronicle: (AP) Ugly, but who cares?
- Chicago Trib: 6th sense about Illini
- Daily Southtown: Crude win makes Illini bowl-eligible
- St Louis Today: Illini grind out a win, become bowl eligible
- Herald Review: Say it loud: Illini bowl-eligible
Daily Herald: Ball State's Miller wanted to be Illini
Beacon News: Difficult scheduling has led to trying seasons for MAC teams
Star Press: Versatile junior contributes on both sides of ball
- BSU Daily News: Junior finds new role

October 28, 2007

Journal Gazette: Equipped with a strong offense, BSU is serious
- GoBSU: Pre-Game Report - Game 9
- Star Press: BCS schools historically unkind to Cards
- Star Press: defensive end playing at top of his game
- Herald News: Chris a chip off the Clancy football block
- St Louis Today: Illini talk up MAC opponent Ball State
- BSU Daily News: No more 'almost'
- Sun Times: Zook gives McGee passing grade but trusts Williams more at winning games
- Star Press: Gaston Farmer Friends With Zook
- Journal Gazette: Losing streak or not, BSU wary of Illinois
- Herald Review: Soph AB among Ball State weapons
- PJ Star: Ball State can create headaches for Illini
- Journal Register: Ball State QB has Illini’s attention
- Daily Herald: Illini not about to overlook Ball State
- Pantagraph: Illini must prepare for potent offense
- PJ Star: Pass game has room for improvement
Star Press: Ball State has best road record among MAC teams
Ball State Sports: Q&A with Brady Hoke
BSU Daily News: Miller, Crawford named MAC West POTW
Star Press: Energetic Ball State receiver back in form
Star Press: BSU nickelback making most of role
Star Press: Five BSU players are midseason first team All-MAC
Star Press: Third-and-1 failures troublesome for BSU

October 26, 2007

Star Press: Cardinals beat Western Michigan on the road
- Ball State Sports: BSU wins in final minutes
- Star Press: Cardinals stay in MAC West race
- Star Press: Cards keep wide reciever in check
- Star Press: Four Key Plays
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Broncos go flat
- Kalamazoo Gazette: White shines against Cardinals
- Battlecreek Enquirer: Late TD beats WMU, 27-23
Ball State Sports: BSU travels to WMU Saturday
- Star Press: Ball State CB enjoying new role
- BSU Daily News: 'A do or die game'
- Kalamazoo Gazette: No Hoke-y talk from Ball State coach
- BSU Daily News: MAC: Week Eight Preview
- Battlecreek Enquirer: WMU must stop Ball State's offense
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Broncos in midst of critical stretch
- GoBSU: Pre-Game Report - Game 8
- Star Press: BSU run game seeks reversal this week at WMU

October 19, 2007

Star Press: Cards use strong second half to beat Hilltoppers
- Star Press: He's got a great approach, but just call him Nate
- Star Press: Chippy play irritates Cardinals
- Star Press: Q & A with center Dan Gerberry
- Star Press: Three things right, three things wrong
- the Daily News: Both coaches gripe about penalties

October 14, 2007

Star Press: Central Michigan handles Ball State
- Star Press: BSU Gameday: Four key plays
- Star Press: Three things right, three things wrong
- Star Press: Love sets school record
- Star Press: Ball State takes wrong path with loss
- Morning Sun: CMU defense turns in a gem of a game
- Star Press: Loss puts BSU behind 8-ball in MAC West
- BSU Daily News: LeFevour sickens Cardinals defense
- BSU Daily News: Painful and ugly
Star Press: Never-say-quit approach lands BSU LB in starting spot
BSU Daily News: Freshman promoted to No. 2 running back

October 8, 2007

Ball State Sports: Cards to face CMU Saturday
- BSU Daily News: Cardinals confident in quarterback
- Our Midland: Chips on the road at Ball State
- GoBSU: BSU Football Pre-Game Report
- Star Press: Coaches downplay impact of game
- the Post: BSU & CMU to battle for first in division
Star Press: With high energy, Cards blast Bulls
- Star Press: Davis a dual threat? Not so fast
- BSU Daily News: Slaughterhouse
- BSU Daily News: Running game excels
- Star Press: Edmonds shows promising future
- Star Press: BSU Football: Four key plays
- Star Press: Interception return an easy one
- MSNBC: Buffalo at BSU box score
Journal Gazette: 31-year-old shines at BSU
- BSU Daily News: Pillar of defense

October 2, 2007

Ball State Sports: BSU at home for Saturday matchup with Buffalo
- Star Press: BSU must capitalize on its foundation for success
- Star Press: Q&A with OLB Cortlan Booker
- Star Press: Navy game brings back OT memories
- Buffalo News: UB faces the next big thing
- Niagra Gazette: Against well-armed foe, UB's hopes hinge on Starks
- BSU Daily News: Bittersweet return
- BSU Daily News: FAN-tastic
- the Spectrum: Bulls look to fly by Cardinals
- Vandelaysports: Nick's MAC Football Picks - Week #5 Picks
- GoBSU: Football Pre-Game Report - Game 5
- Buffalo News: UB's Henry may sit one out
- Star Press: TE trades hoop dreams for reality of gridiron
- the Spectrum: Bulls attack the MAC
- Tonowanda News: UB gets back to the MAC
Star Press: Ball State tailback could be lost for season
- Star Press: BSU running back out for season with torn ACL
Star Press: BSU defensive end spends time with kids
- BSU Daily News: Confidence still high in freshman kicker
- Ball State Sports: Nate Davis wins MAC POTW
- Nero Photoshow: Charlie Cardinal swimming in a sea of red

September 27, 2007

Star Press: BSU feels pain of nearly upsetting Nebraska
- Star Press: Ball State RB injured in loss to Nebraska
- Star Press: Cardinals fall one point short of upset
- Star Press: Cards nearly make case for greatest game tag
- Star Press: BSU players enjoy atmosphere at Nebraska
- Kansas City Star: Ball State was the better team
- Ball State Sports: BSU falls in the final minutes
- KETV7: Nebraska Squeaks Out 1-Point Win
- Husker Extra: What spin do you put on this game?
- State Paper: The City Won't Burn Yet: Huskers win
- Husker Extra: Yes, that really was a 1-point win over BSU
- World Herald: Cards studied USC, then attacked
- World Herald: NU gives up 610 yards, manages to win
- Husker Extra: Huskers survive dogfight with Ball St.

September 24, 2007

World Herald: NU Football: Ball State QB can let it rip
- Sporting News: (AP) Huskers have to be wary of Ball State
- KETV7: The List: Huskers Take Cardinals Seriously
- Husker Extra: QB doing it all for Ball State
- BSU Daily News: Cardinals ready for upset
- State Paper: Five Keys to Ball State
- Husker Extra: BSU a big letdown after USC hype
- Husker Extra: Take in more than football Saturday
- Star Press: Ball State enters one of the "Cathedrals of College Football" this weekend
- Husker Extra: Insider: Ball State
- Journal Gazette: (AP) BSU up next for proud Nebraska
- Husker Extra: NU hopes changes lead to improvement
- WOWT: NU Stands United
- State Paper: BSU Poses "Dangerous" Challenge
Ball State Insider: One-on-one with BSU LB Mike Dorulla
MAC-Sports: Lewis & Crawford named MAC POTW
- Star Press: Spotlight hits BSU after win at Navy
Ball State Sports: Q&A With Football Coach Brad Hoke

September 19, 2007

Star Press: Cards recover fumble, kick FG in OT for win
- BSU Daily News: Cardinals sink Navy in overtime
- BSU Daily News: Cards rush to strong start
- Hometown Annapolis: Ball State deflates Mids
- Hometown Annapolis: Nightmare resurfaces for Mids' kicker
- Star Press: BSU player, a former Marine, helps beat Navy
- Star Press: BSU kicker picture becoming clearer?
- WUSA9: (AP) Fumble Recovery In OT Helps BSU
- Baltimore Sun: Navy halted in OT
- Washington Post: Mids Fall Short In Overtime

September 18, 2007

BSU Daily News: Cards prepare for Navy's triple-option offense
- Star Press: Cardinals ready for Navy attack
- Star Press: BSU leads MAC with no turnovers committed
- Star Press: Ball State football: Five things to watch
- Hometown Annapolis: Home game for Navy
- Baltimore Sun: Navy linebacker takes leadership
- GoBSU: Pre-Game Report - Game 3
- Washington Post: Pospisil Will Shoulder Load
- Hometown Annapolis: Injuries jolt Navy defense
- GoMids: Key Match-ups for Navy-Ball State
- Ball State Insider: Ball State at Navy - 1991 game
Star Press: Ball State running game takes step forward
- Star Press: BSU trying to develop depth at wide receiver
- Star Press: BSU searching for a consistent performance
- BSU Daily News: Captain Cardinal
- BSU Daily News: Cards' starting kicker spot up for grabs
- BSU Daily News: Cornerback makes impact

September 13, 2007

Star Press: BSU football claims first win of the season
- Star Press: Cards dominates both sides of the ball
- Star Press: Ball State's defense is taking a tougher stand
- Star Press: Failed punt sets up Cards for easy score
- GoBSU: Cardinals Whip Eastern Michigan
- Ann Arbor News: Eagles fail to make plays
- Detroit News: (AP) Ball State rolls over Eastern
- ClickonDetroit: (Sports Network) Game Summary

September 12, 2007

EMU Eagles: Football to Tangle With Ball State
- Star Press: BSU coaches single out CB for praise
- Star Press: Pressure lifts as Cardinals hit the road
- Star Press: 5 things to watch in the BSU-EMU game
- Star Press: Freshman quickly moves up BSU’s depth chart
- Ann Arbor News: EMU expects its secondary to be tested
- Ann Arbor News: Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State
- BSU Daily News: EMU game is a must win for Cards
- GoBSU: Football Pre-Game Report - Game 2
- Echo Online: EMU Tailgating Rules Changed
- Star Press: Central product earns starting LB spot for BSU
Star Press: BSU football hopes to eliminate breakdowns
- Star Press: coach OK with two big calls in opening loss

September 5, 2007

Star Press: Cardinals lose 14-13 with seconds to go
- GoBSU: Plenty of Blame to Go Around in Loss
- Star Press: air attack grounded in opening loss
- BSU Daily News: Special teams fiasco leads to loss
- BSU Daily News: Pre-game rally attracts alumni & guests
- BSU Daily News: Record number of students attend game
- Star Press: Maintaining atmosphere is next challenge
- Star Press: NCAA president applauds BSU stadium plan
- Bluffton News: RedHawks spoil BSU’s opener
- Middleton Journal: Murphy carries MU to victory
- Middletown Journal: Ground game, 'D' earn high marks
Sports Network: NCAA Football Preview - Ball State Cardinals
- BSU Daily News: Cards replace key players
- BSU Daily News: Linebackers lack experience
- Star Press: Sophomore RB wins starting nod for BSU
- BSU Daily News: Cardinals plan to stifle run
- BSU Daily News: Talent-laden team primed for success

August 31, 2007

Star Press: BSU-Miami rivalry still going strong
- Star Press: Ball State revises traffic flow for game tonight
- Star Press: Passing game will carry BSU offense
- Star Press: Military camp helped BSU seniors bond
- Star Press: Is today's game the start of something big?
- Star Press: 1975 Miami Game launched new era for BSU
- Star Press: Q&A with LB Mike Dorulla
- GoBSU: Football Pre-Game Report - Game 1
- Star Press: 5 things to watch
- BSU Daily News: Miami out to prove 2-10 record a fluke
- BSU Daily News: History makes game a personal battle
- Oxford Press: Tonight's matchup will be a passing game
- Dayton Daily News: Miami Gameday
- BSU Daily News: Worth the wait
- Cincy Inquirer: Miami turns to junior leader
ESPN: Performance at Michigan built confidence for Davis
Star Press: BSU corner makes quick transition to defense
- BSU Daily News: Freshman earns spot as place kicker
- Indy Star: Cards put their hopes in Davis
Star Press: football stadium construction on target for completion
- Ball State Insider: Scheumann Stadium Near Completion
Courier News: (AP) Supremacy in MAC seemingly up for grabs
- Fox Sports: Mid-American Conference season preview
- CBS Sportsline: MAC Preview: CMU has Boise aims
- SCS: 2007 MAC Football Preview
Ball State Sports: BSU Signs 24 for 2007 Recruiting Class
Star Press: Scheumann Stadium plans grand opening Tuesday
- Star Press: If you build it, will football glory come?
- Star Press: Ball State proud of 'first-class' stadium
- Star Press: Stadium could be used for other sports
- Star Press: New stadium provides 'sense of arrival' to campus
- Star Press: Life is suite for local businesses
- Star Press: Stadium suites offer 'first-class' options
- Star Press: Stadium schematic (PDF)

August 22, 2007

AOL Fan House: MAC Daddies: Nate Davis
Star Press: BSU football picked for ESPN Regional telecast
TSN: MAC Preview: Western Mich/Bowling Green battle for title
BSUfans: Stadium Update Photos (updated 2/24/07)

July 17, 2007

Rivals: Inside Dish: Time to Pay Attention to the MAC
Star Press: After delays, BSU stadium is taking shape
Rivals: Youngsters benefit from being thrown into the fire
Star Press: football team, fans want games in afternoon
Star Press: football fans ready for suite life
Star Press: Quarterback grasping the college game
Star Press: Staying healthy is key for linebacker

May 11, 2007

BSU Daily News: Annual Spring game Saturday
Star Press: Hill learns on the run at new spot
Ball State Sports: Q& A with Coach Brady Hoke
BSU Daily News: Stadium to be completed on time
Star Press: BSU to open at home against Miami

April 20, 2007

Star Press: Backup quarterback leaves team
Star Press: BSU tailback looks to improve his speed
BSU Daily News: 2007 schedule announced

April 3, 2007

Indy Star: Lawrence North's Switzer heads for BSU
Star Press: BSU signs the tailback it targeted
BSU Daily News: 24 players sign letter of intent

February 14, 2007

Star Press: BSU eyes 25 new recruits
- Times Reporter: Ifft lone area Division I signee
- Gainsville.com: Mention of Rene Perry's commitment
- Dayton Daily News: Ball State team full of local flavor
- Dayton Daily News: Piqua standouts take different paths
- Herald Trib: Mustangs' Choy set to sign letter with BSU
Star Press: BSU considers turf bids for stadium
Sun Sentinel: A league-by-league recruiting breakdown
Journal Gazette: Action sought to solidify commitments in football

December 21, 2006

Ball State Sports: Terry Moss to Play in Hula Bowl
Ball State Sports: Players Earn All-America Honors
Ball State Sports: Players Honored at Awards Banquet
- Star Press: BSU football players earn accolades
Plain Dealer: Eagles' best pick Pitt, Ball State
Star Press: Senior safety named football MVP

December 11, 2006

Star Press: 5 questions with BSU coach Brady Hoke
Star Press: BSU had to play catch-up again in 2006
Star Press: Time has come for Cards to make a move
PhotoShow: Kent game photos courtesy of Jeff Larimore
Plain Dealer: '06 season filled with surprises
Chicago Trib: 20 questions with Brad Maynard

December 3, 2006

BSU Daily News: Running attack, defense keys to Success
BSU Daily News: kicker earns multiple MAC awards
- Star Press: BSU kicker earns MAC's top honor
HomeTownLife: Carnegie, Sijan, Kolis make First Team All-Area

November 29, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU Wins Season Finale; Ends MAC At 5-3
- BSU Daily News: Cards complete season with win
- Star Press: Cardinal football team finishes with victory
- Record Courier: Flashes fall flat in finale
- Star Press: running game developed as season wound down

November 25, 2006

BSUfans: Stadium Update Photos by TomBSU88
Record Courier: Flashes could earn bowl trip with win today
- Beacon Journal: Bowl game dream lies beyond finale
- Star Press: Tillotson, Bethel to remain open during game
- BSU Daily News: Seniors prepare to play Kent State
- Star Press: Bostic finds groove as season winds down
Ball State Sports Two Cardinals named Players of the Week
Photo Show: BSU @ Mich. photos courtesy of Jeff Larimore

November 21, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU Defeats Toledo in Televised Contest
- Star Press: Ball State runs past Toledo
- BSU Daily News: Cards run all over Toledo
- Star Press: National TV appearances rare for BSU
- Toledo Blade: UT offense rolls in 1st half, fails in 2nd
- Toledo Blade: Parmele goes long for Rockets
Star Press: Opponents paying attention to BSU tight end
BSU Daily News: Card kicker named Groza Award semifinalist

November 15, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU at Toledo Tuesday on ESPN2
- Star Press: Toledo starting QBs were Cardinal targets
  - Toledo Blade: Amstutz pleased with play of Opelt
- BSU Daily News: Freshman quarterbacks square off
- BSU Daily News: BSU returns to cable television tonight
- Star Press: linebacker's role increases late in year
- Toledo Blade: Ball State did itself proud vs. Big Ten
- Independent Collegian: Rockets to host Ball State

November 14, 2006

BSUfans: Stadium Update Photos by TomBSU88
Star Press: BSU takes a break, then it's back to football
BSU Daily News: Hoke given contract extension
- BSU Daily News: Stability key to Hoke's extension
Ann Arbor News: Brown sticks to a positive path

November 9, 2006

Photo Show: BSU @ Mich photos by Joshua Vogel
- UM Go Blue: photo gallery
- Ann Arbor News: photo gallery
- Detroit Free Press: photo gallery
- Detroit News: photo gallery
Ball State Sports: BSU Nearly Defeats # 2 Ranked Michigan
- Plain Dealer: Near-loss still has the Wolverines howling
- Star Press: BSU kick returner shows improvement
- Star Press: BSU fends off waves of Wolverine blitzes
- Star Press: 'Shocking' win doesn't materialize for BSU

November 6, 2006

Detroit Free Press: Success is due to the veterans taking charge
Toledo Blade: UM piles up yards, miscues
Detroit Free Press: NO. 2 MU 34, BSU 26: Scare tactics
Ann Arbor News: Mistakes give Cardinals a shot at upset
Ann Arbor News: Carr now has Wolverines' full attention
Sports Illustrated: (AP) Bullet dodged
Columbus Dispatch: The Game, not BSU, on MU’s mind
Detroit Free Press: U-M defense struggles down the stretch
Detroit Free Press: No fraud here: Fans, don't panic; Carr does know what he is doing
Ann Arbor News: U-M shows no killer instinct
Detroit News: U-M holds off Ball State late
Mercury News: Michigan fans don't panic; Carr knows what he's doing
Star Press: BSU fumbled announcement of Hoke's new deal

November 5, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU to Play at No. 2 Michigan Saturday
- Star Press: BSU must cope with Michigan's mystique
- Star Press: BSU lineman once was targeted by Michigan
- Star Press: BSU Football: Five things to watch
- BSU Daily News: BSU prepares for trip to 'Big House'
- Star Press: Hoke will try to hand mentor first loss
- Star Press: BSU player excited about game at Michigan
- Go Blue Magazine: Carr, Hoke Speak On Relationship
- Ann Arbor News: U-M's challenge: combating fatigue
- Detroit Free Press: Carr used film as motivator
- Star Press: BSU preps for first game vs. Michigan
- Ann Arbor News: No rest for 'banged-up' U-M
Ball State Sports: Brian Jackson Wins Weekly MAC Award

October 31, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU Wins 20-17 at Miami University
- Star Press: Cards overcome mistakes to find victory
- Star Press: Thanks to unknown tight end, Cards win
- Pal Item: Davis' late TD helps BSU sink Miami
- Star Press: Miami coach makes unusual decision
- Journal News: Another loss makes Miami 1-8
- Journal News: Best player was Mother Nature
- Cincy Enquirer: RedHawks drop another
Star Press: BSU football coaches ponder QB options

October 29, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU at Miami University Saturday

BSU Daily News: Cards, Red Hawks struggle with rushing
Journal News: Bratton could be man in backfield
Cincy Enquirer: Can RedHawks save season?
Oxford Press: Offensive line may be without another starter
Cincy Enquirer: Can RedHawks save season?
Pal Item: Miami, BSU have struggled to collect wins

Star Press: Ball State has new deficiency to try to fix

October 25, 2006

Star Press: Ball State football gets crushed on homecoming
- BSU Daily News: Defense struggles to slow Broncos
- BSU Daily News: Spirit soars despite Homecoming loss
- Battle Creek Enquirer: Ismail wins national award
- Star Press: Did Ball State elevate quarterback too fast?
- Star Press: Cardinals turn to new starter at tailback
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Broncos batter BSU
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Ismail's day one for (record) books

October 22, 2006

Ball State Sports: Homecoming Game vs. Western Michigan
- BSU Daily News: Injuries pile up on defensive side of ball
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Ball State wary of Broncos `D'
- Kalamazoo Gazette: WMU looking to keep momentum
- Star Press: Cards prepare to bounce back at homecoming
- Battle Creek Enquirer: Ball St. next up for WMU
- Kalamazoo Gazette: WMU not taking Ball State lightly
Homecoming Classics:
- YouTube: David Letterman 2001 BSU Homecoming
- BSUfans: Mr. Homecoming -- Jerry loved Amanda, the Catholic Church, and the Cardinals - especially at Homecoming
Star Press: Final plans are set for BSU stadium remodeling
- Ball State Sports: Scheumann Stadium Renovation Update
- BSUFans: Stadium Update Photos

October 17, 2006

BSU Daily News: Cardinals offense non-existent in loss
- Star Press: BSU passing game was out of sync
- BSU Daily News: Turnovers, strategy among factors
- Star Press: BSU can't claim winnable game at CMU
- Star Press: Cardinals' decisions resulted in head scratching
- Saginaw News: CMU wins ugly, stays perfect in MAC
- CMU Life: Key forced turnovers curb offensive woes
- CMU Life: Cardinals Stuffed
The Intelligencer: Bellaire’s Davis among nation’s elite at BSU
- BSU Daily News: Davis settles into starter's role

October 16, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU Travels to CMU Saturday
- Star Press: BSU defense benefits from unlikely help
- Midland Daily News: CMU ready to tackle Ball State
- BSU Daily News: Cards hope for tie of division lead
- Saginaw News: Freshmen leading the Chippewas
- Detroit News: CMU, WMU defenses get tests
- CMU Life: Improvements to be made despite start
BSU Daily News: Offense receives spark from humbled back
BSU Daily News: BSU running back Lewis out for season
- Star Press: BSU's leading rusher out for the season
Star Press: Healthy tailback provides major lift for BSU

October 11, 2006

Star Press: Ball State dominates Buffalo
- BSU Daily News: Running game comes alive for BSU
- Star Press: Ball State defense shows improvement
- Star Press: BSU reaches crossroads, takes right path
- Buffalo News: UB takes giant step backward
- Buffalo News: Willy throws first pick of '06
- Buffalo News: UB kicker finds his field of dreams
- Tonawanda News: Bulls revert to old form in loss
- Niagara Gazette: Bulls’ mistakes helped Cardinals’ cause
Star Press: No surprise, Lynch passes the baton with class
- Star Press: Hoke: This QB change different, better

October 5, 2006

Star Press: Northern Illinois runs away from Ball State
- Chicago Trib: Career-best night gives Wolfe 1,181 yards
- Sun Times: Wolfe runs into record book
- Beacon News: Wolfe electric, breaks record
- Journal Gazette: Huskies’ back runs for 353 on BSU
- Star Press: Storm threat causes delay

October 1, 2006

Ball State Sports: BSU Hosts Northern Illinois Saturday
- Star Press: Gametime (pdf)
- Times Leader: Davis to get first start at Ball State
- Sun Times: Novak, NIU refuse to take Ball State lightly
- Courier News: Huskies hoping to ground aerial attack
- Chicago Trib: 3 victories at end of road for Huskies?
- Northwest Herald: Wolfe isn't focused on Heisman
- Star Press: Report: Freshman QB to replace Lynch
- BSU Daily News: Freshman quarterback to start
- BSU Daily News: Brad Seiss ready to play again
- Northern Star: NIU hopes to continue winning ways
- Northern Star: Huskies' secondary thin for Saturday
- Northern Star: NIU faces up-Hill battle against tight end
- Star Press: BSU football looks to turn dejection into jubilation once again
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- Daily Chronicle: NIU looks for revenge against BSU
- Star Press: Cardinals failing to protect leads late in game
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