Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sunday Night Conversation episode 2 featuring NFL talk with Eddie White

Another episode of my weekly radio show is complete and I believe it’s turning into something very special. Last week, the first show of the year, was difficult because I was not yet comfortable with my layout, what I wanted to talk about, taking calls and of course building chemistry with my producer.

The program is called “The Sunday Night Conversation,” and is on every …

After a quick start for IU, Illinois scores six touchdowns to 41-20 win

Another week, another loss for the Indiana football team Saturday, falling to Illinois at home 41-20.

The Hoosiers played great out of the gun, as true-freshman Shane Wynn ran the kick-off back 99-yards for the first score of the game. The defense held the Ilini, and IU kicked a 44-yard field goal on the next drive. After that, Illinois came up with big plays as …

Video: Zeller, Oladipo, Watford, and Hulls talk about the media challenge and upcoming season

Following the IU media challenge, we talked with some of the Hoosiers about their observations from the day, Hoosiers Hysteria next Saturday and the upcoming season.

Watch below to see interviews with Cody Zeller, Victor Oladipo, Christian Watford and Jordan Hulls:

IU basketball media challenge was a lot of fun but a lot work

Prior to the 2011-12 Indiana basketball season, head coach Tom Crean held the 2nd Annual Media Challenge at Cook Hall and Assembly Hall on Thursday. It was a unique and fun opportunity to see inside the program and how hard they work each day.

(Click here to see a photo gallery from the day from IU athletics).

Upon arrival, we were presented with a packet …

Five reasons why IU basketball will be better in 2011-12

Before I compete in today’s Indiana basketball media challenge at Cook Hall, I thought I’d share five reasons for fans to be encouraged about the upcoming season. This is the first big turnaround season for Coach Tom Crean, who will start his fourth season in Bloomington.

Since the mass exodus of players in 2008 and with the ball in Crean’s hands, the Hoosiers have won …

Remember who cuts your check: Hank Williams Jr. fired from ESPN

Hank Williams Jr. will no longer appear on Monday Football after 20 strong years after his recent comments in an interview went way over line.

I’m sure most people can’t even name one of his songs, but they do know “Are you ready for some football!”

I don’t remember ever watching a Monday Night Football game without it…except for last Monday’s Colts-Buccaneers game of course …

Video: Clutch Reggie Miller shots reenacted by Pacers fans in China

Even though the NBA season is currently on hold, the league and their team’s marketing efforts continue. The Indiana Pacers mascot, Boomer, is currently on a journey through Lithuania.

It’s added exposure and the chance for a bigger fan base and sponsorship opportunities.

A Pacers fan website in China, ChinaPacers.com took the time to reenact three of Reggie Miller’s most clutch shot…and what makes it …

NBA cancels 2011-12 preseason – start of regular season in jeopardy

After a spectacular 2010-11 season with record ratings, the 115 NBA preseason games are officially cancelled after negotiations ended today in New York without an agreement.

Next week is another critical point for the league because as commissioner David Stern said, if no agreement is made by the first of the week, the opening two weeks of the season will also be cancelled.

“We find …