The Ball State captains walk out to the coin toss before the game. DN PHOTO BOBBY ELLIS
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MAC FOOTBALL AWARDS

The Mid-American Conference has released its 2012 postseason football awards, and Ball State's 9-3 record led to 15 players being selected to the All-MAC teams. 



Senior wide receiver Jamill Smith runs through Ohio defensive players during a kick return. After the Ohio game, the Cardinals secured a spot at a bowl game in the postseason for the first time since 2008. DN FILE PHOTO BOBBY ELLIS
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BOWL BOUND, READY

Two seasons ago, the Ball State football team walked off the field at Scheumann Stadium as 59-21 losers to Northern Illinois in its final game to end as 4-8 on the season. 


Kent State defensive end Richard Gray flattens Ohio University running back Beau Blankenship on a run in the fourth quarter at Dix Stadium on Nov. 23, in Kent, Ohio. If Kent State is able to beat Northern Illinois in the upcoming MAC championship, they might be able to play in a BCS bowl game. MCT PHOTO
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PREPARING FOR BATTLE

Two years before the playoffs start in college football, the Southeastern Conference is staging a semifinal to determine who plays Notre Dame in the BCS title game.



Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) hands off to Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) on Sunday in Indianapolis, Ind. The Colts won the game against the Bills 20-13. MCT PHOTO
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COLTS IMPROVE 7-4

Colts interim coach Bruce Arians wanted to send Chuck Pagano home with a smile Sunday.  T.Y. Hilton made sure he was grinning from ear to ear.


Junior guard Brandy Woody pushes past IPFW’s Rachel Mauk to the paint on Nov. 19. Ball State went 1-1 over the weekend with a win against Bethune Cookman and a loss against Stetson.  DN FILE PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
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SHORT WINNING STREAK

Ball State’s winning streak was short-lived after an eventful Thanksgiving weekend of play.


Purdue head coach Danny Hope walks off the field after his team’s loss to Penn State during a football game Nov. 3, 2012, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Hope was fired as head coach of Purdue’s football program as of Sunday. MCT PHOTO
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PURDUE FIRES HOPE

Danny Hope is out as Purdue’s football coach and now leaves questions on who will replace him.


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Football takes Ohio 52-27

With junior quarterback Keith Wenning ruled out for the season finale Friday against Miami, Kelly Page will get the ball once again. 


Senior guard Shanee' Jackson, right, drives past guard Mur Hagerman during the IPFW game. Ball State defeated the Mastadons 53-46. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
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BALL STATE BEATS IPFW

Brady Sallee’s first official win as Ball State coach came in a win over rival IPFW.


Junior guard Jesse Berry attempts a jump shot as Wofford’s Spencer Collins tries to make a block on the play Friday. Tonight, the Cardinals will host in-state rival Indiana State at 7 p.m. at home. DN FILE PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY
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BSU 3-0 IN-STATE

Depth has arguably been Ball State’s biggest strength in its first two games.






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