Polizzi on XL950

Tune in to XL950 AM today for "The Zone" with Greyhound alum Greg Rakestraw and co-host Brad Wochomurka as they talk to UIndy head football coach Joe Polizzi about the upcoming season. The Hounds are just two days from kickoff at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The segment is scheduled to air at 3:25 p.m. For those outside the Indianapolis area, you can pick it up via their webstream at: http://azulweb.streamguys.com/xl950.asx

Fall chaos begins on campus

Three more Greyhound teams opened fall camp this week, bringing the familiar chaotic bustle to the Ruth Lilly Center and Key Stadium on campus. The volleyball team is gearing up for an encore season. One year removed from the best campaign in school history, a 33-4 overall mark, the volleyballers have their sights set on a conference title and another NCAA tournament run.

The men’s soccer team has flourished under the direction of head coach John Griffin. In his four years at UIndy, Griffin has compiled a 43-25-10 record, easily tops in program history. The team advanced to the league semifinals last year and is poised to challenge for a conference crown.

Geoff VanDeusen begins his second season as the UIndy women’s soccer coach. He welcomes 13 newcomers to the program, supplementing an already-potent offense that generated a league-high-tying 119 points a year ago.

Football officially opens fall camp

109 student-athletes lined the football field for the first official practice of the 2008 season on Thursday. Head Coach Joe Polizzi’s squad is already just three weeks shy of its first game, a Thursday night opener at Kentucky Wesleyan on Aug. 28. The numbers are up to start the year, more than in recent seasons.

Staff recognition

UIndy staffers were lauded with honors and new responsibilities over the summer. Lynn Griffin was recently promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director. Associate Athletic Director Matt Donovan is the new President of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors. Assistant Athletic Director Daryl Gibbs had a snippet in the newest “NCAA Champion” magazine, talking about hiring diversity. UIndy also welcomed Scott Young to the administrative team full-time as he moves into the newly-created Assistant Athletic Director for Game Day Operations and Facilities role. Congrats to the entire senior staff.

What I did on my summer vacation

Greyhound golfers did not take summer vacation "off", rather using the opportunity to sharpen their skills and compete in a host of amateur events...with great success. Among the highlights were Seth Fair’s run at the Indiana Open, teaming with Justin Hueber to finish in the top ten at the Indiana Amateur, Sarah Prascsak winning the Ft. Wayne City Championship and two other tournament wins for UIndy women’s golfers.

First, a look back

Before diving headfirst into the new academic year, take pause on the year that was. The 2007-08 year provided tons of recognition for the University of Indianapolis through hosting opportunities and success at the national level. Alex Arestis became a national champion and set a new NCAA record in the process at the NCAA Division II Championships. The volleyball and women’s basketball teams each returned to the NCAA tournament while the softball team made its maiden voyage to the NCAA Regionals. All the stories, stats and accolades can be found in the ‘07-08 UIndy Athletics Year in Review.

Blog launched!

The official blog of the UIndy Greyhound Athletic department is now live! Here you will find expanded stories, links, more informal information and updates about all Greyhound sports. Stay tuned in the coming days and weeks as fall is just around the corner and excitement builds for the start of the 2008-09 sports season!