Indiana's George Taliaferro is one of the most prominent figures in the National Football League, despite having only played in 61 games, rushing for 1,794 yards and throwing for 843. In 1949, Taliaferro was selected in the 13th round as the 129th pick overall by the Chicago Bears, making him the first African-American to be drafted by an NFL team.  MORE>>> 

Denise Jackson was more than just a student. But, she wasn't just a student-athlete either. The former Indiana basketball star had a much greater responsibility than just sports and studies during her college career - she was a mother.  MORE>>> 

When DeDee Nathan was a senior at Indiana University in 1990, several of her track and field competitors from across the country often greeted her with a common question.

"You haven't graduated yet?" MORE>>> 

Anthony Thompson will be the first to tell you when looking back at his football career, whether it be at the high school, college or professional level, he was never the biggest, the fastest, or the strongest. But growing up in Terre Haute Ind., in a single-parent Christian family of seven kids, his work ethic was unquestionable. He was taught to reach for the stars and settle for the moon. Ultimately it would be that work ethic that would help the man affectionately called "A.T." become the NCAA's all-time career rushing and scoring leader as well as one of Indiana's beloved student-athletes, coaches and administrators.  MORE>>> 

Life in the fast lane isn't so fast for Danielle Carruthers. It's not that the former Indiana University track standout doesn't want to get faster, but she is just making sure she takes the time to enjoy herself along the way. MORE>>> 

Mike Woodson has brought success to everyone and everything he has touched through his loyalty and hard work. From his role as a team captain at Indiana to being a head coach in the National Basketball Association, he has consistently helped make others better.  MORE>>>