Category Archives: ESPN

ESPN’s Sage Steele shares stories and advice with avid IU students

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Sage Steele, an Indiana graduate, returned to Bloomington Friday to speak with current undergraduates and to accept the 2011 Anita Aldrich Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of HPER.

In 8th grade, her dream was to be an anchor on ESPN. Decades later, after turning down the network twice, Steele achieved her dream and loves every moment.

Sage Steele, 38, was a …

So much for retirement – Urban Meyer joins ESPN

Well that didn’t take long. Urban Meyer stepped down December 8, 2010 as the head coach of Florida football after six seasons.

But now he is getting back into the profession from a different angle, a television analyst. Meyer will join ESPN as a college football game and studio analyst. He will make his debut Wednesday as a studio analyst during ESPNU’s coverage of football …

Texas, ESPN agree to launch Longhorn Network next fall

Everything is bigger in Texas. And the University of Texas is about get even bigger after agreeing with ESPN for a 24-hour television networking showcasing UT sports, academics and the culture in Austin.

The University of Texas signed the deal with ESPN Wednesday for 20-years, $300 million or $15 million a year. The rich continue to get richer.

The UT athletic department generated the most …

Dakich makes ESPN debut today in a familiar place

Former Indiana player, assistant coach, and interim head coach Dan Dakich will make his debut on the ESPN networks Sunday evening as he will call the IU game against Wright State.

Dakich played for Coach Bob Knight from 1981 to 1985. He was also the first a graduate assistant coach under “The General” from 1985-87 and then an assistant coach at Indiana from 1987 to …

Dan Dakich thriving as radio host

Former Indiana basketball stud Dan Dakich is exceeding expectations as a sports talk host.

Dakich played for Coach Bob Knight from 1981 to 1985. He was also the first a graduate assistant coach under "The General" from 1985-87 and then an assistant coach at Indiana from 1987 to 1997.

Double-D is most known for his tremendous lockdown defense on Michael Jordan in the 1984 East …

Indiana legend Bob Knight fired from IU 10 years ago

Former Indiana head coach Bob Knight (1971-2000) is a legend in college basketball. He will always be remembered for getting the job done on the court and how he handled situations. Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Knight’s firing.

He ran a straight-edge, high-class basketball program. He was a coach that followed the rules in regard to the NCAA and running a clean program. His …

Dakich Rolling Onto ESPN

It’s been talked about for months and although its not "official" Dan Dakich will be taking his services from the Big Ten Network to ESPN beginning next season.

Dan will help ESPN with their coverage of college basketball. He has been involved with college basketball since his playing days at Indiana in 1981. He will be the color analysis for many basketball games especially in …

Manning’s ESPY Movie Trailer One to Remember

Peyton Manning is the face of the National Football League. A Superbowl winner, Superbowl MVP, and only player in history with 4 league MVP awards. He is versatile and can do just about anything…

One of the best things about Manning is his willingness to do things out of the box and a little goofy. He has no problem being a character and dressing the …