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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Indiana Hoosiers spent most of the last decade-plus winning shootouts.After a major offseason defensive overhaul, coach Kevin Wilson finally got the results he wanted and the Hoosiers have their first back-to-back bowl berths in a quarter century.Defenses win championships, you hear that all the time, linebacker Marcus Oliver said after Saturdays 26-24 victory gave Indiana that elusive sixth victory to become bowl-eligible. We play with that chip on our shoulder, and we play with that mindset that we have to win the game every game.At least they did this season.The improved play explains why the Hoosiers (6-6, 4-5 Big Ten) managed to overcome five turnovers in a win at Rutgers and four turnovers Saturday against rival Purdue , games that in previous seasons may have been lost causes.But the revamped defense also proved it could hold up against some of the nations top teams.In a loss at No. 2 Ohio State, Indiana allowed 18 first downs and 383 total yards. The next week, at home, No. 10 Nebraska gained 360 yards in its 27-22 victory. Even No. 4 Michigans usually potent offense gained only 284 yards in a 20-10 victory on a snowy day in Ann Arbor.And the improvements are evident in almost every measurable area.From 2005-15, the Hoosiers yielded 34.1 points per game. This year, it was down to 27.3. In 2015, Indiana was at or near the bottom in almost every major defensive category.Though theyre not yet near the top of the conference in the major statistical categories, the progression under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen has been impressive.Its better, Wilson said. I think were really encouraged but were not satisfied with where it is. I know Coach Allens comment (Saturday) was what it will take defensively to win the game and we were able to do that. Its a sign, again, we are a more complete team because of them.The good news is that many of this years starters are expected to return to school next season, which could make Indiana even better on defense. So will it be good enough for the program to take its next logical step -- winning a bowl game for the first time since beating Baylor 24-0 in the 1991 Copper Bowl?Indianas only other bowl wins came in the 1979 Holiday Bowl and the 1988 Liberty Bowl.They nearly ended the drought a year ago before falling 44-41 in overtime to Duke when Griffin Oakes tying field goal attempt was ruled no good after it appeared to sail over the top of the goal post.Now everyone in Bloomington seems to believe that the defense can win -- regardless of where or who the Hoosiers play next month.We rode them all season, receiver Mitchell Paige said. Coach Allen did a heck of a job and those guys really bought in and were flying around. 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LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Terrell Owens Cowboys Jersey . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide.Michael Cheika believes Australia will have their work cut out for them against Ireland on Saturday, in what he views as the biggest game of the Wallabies’ November tour so far.After being whitewashed by England in June and suffering a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign, the Wallabies have found form this month with successive wins against Wales, Scotland and France.But Cheika feels his side will have to raise their performance levels against an Ireland team brimming with confidence after halting New Zealands record 18-match winning streak on November 5 and pushing them close again in Dublin over the weekend. We are resetting today and saying this is going to be the biggest game of the tour, without a doubt, Cheika told reporters. Highlights of Irelands Autumn International clash against the All Blacks in Dublin. Ive seen highlights [of Irelands games against the All Blacks], obviously. They look like they were good encounters. What I can glean from it all is the fact we got our work cut out for us as (Ireland) got closer to (New Zealand) in the two games then we did in the three games. Paul OConnell, Gordon DArcy and Sean Fitzpatrick analyse Irelands bruising loss to the All Blacks in Dublin.dddddddddddd Cheika left winger Dane Haylett-Petty, full back Israel Folau, flanker Michael Hooper and lock Sekope Kepu out of last weeks 23 for the win over France and allowed a handful of players to have a lighter training week to manage their workloads, but that wont be happening in Dublin this week.I wouldnt say they had a week off deluxe, Cheika said. They didnt have the feet up at the hotel relaxing. However many there was, only a handful, they had some time off and some time working and training. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! If I asked Hoops to play, Im sure he wouldve been straight up there or if he was selected to play he certainly wouldnt have been saying Im tired.Its just a choice we made and theyll have to get themselves back into training with the team quick smart.They trained Thursday with the team last week, and back into the swing of it quick smart to get ready for this weekend. Quade Cooper is expected to be part of the match-day 23 for Australia against Ireland Cheika said he expected fly-half Quade Cooper to train fully this week, after he was a late withdrawal from the France Test with an ankle injury.Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton (hamstring) and centre Robbie Henshaw (concussion) have already been ruled out of Saturdays match at the Aviva Stadium.Full back Rob Kearney and back rower CJ Stander were also concussed and are doubtful for the game.Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. 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