Category Archives: Hoosiers

Las Vegas Day One

After an early 6 AM flight Vegas bound, I arrived in the 24 hour city at noon (Vegas time) with a full day ahead of me.

I am staying with the team at The Palms Casino Resort which is about a 10 minute walk off the strip. The IBN Las Vegas Classic games are being played a couple miles down the road at the Orleans …

Las Vegas bound for some holiday basketball

An early turnaround for me today after working the Pacers game last night against New Orleans.

And what a spectacular finish it was with Mike Dunleavy tipping in Danny Granger’s missed three with tenths of a second remaining. Not only was it big for the Pacers in terms of another win, but the faithful crowd in attendance enjoyed their decision to attend the game and …

Indiana topples South Carolina State 102-60

Indiana scored over the century mark for the second time this season as the Hoosiers defeated South Carolina State 102-60 to improve to 9-2.

Despite a strong first half effort by the Bulldogs, Indiana outscored SCSU 59-26 in the second half en route to a 42 point victory. Christian Watford led the Hoosiers with 22 points and did it from both inside the paint and …

Hoosiers make strides in loss at Kentucky

This rebuilding project isn’t easy or quick for the Indiana basketball program but Saturday’s loss at Kentucky was a clear indication that Tom Crean has the team headed in the right direction.

Kentucky topped IU 81-62 but the game was much closer than the final score. The Hoosiers hit just one field goal in the final 9:42 as Kentucky went on a 25-5 run to …

Kevin Wilson looks to make his mark as Indiana head football coach

After extensive research, interviews and talking with resources, Indiana athletic director Fred Glass found his guy. Glass introduced former Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson as the new Indiana football head coach Tuesday at a 4 p.m. press conference.

The press conference took place in Henke Hall of Champions at North End Zone Student-Athlete Development Center of Memorial Stadium.

“I am thrilled that Kevin Wilson will …

Fred Glass to introduce Oklahoma’s Kevin Wilson as next Indiana football coach

Indiana athletic director Fred Glass has found his next head coach. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson will be named the next Indiana head football coach Tuesday afternoon.

The 4 p.m. press conference will take place in the Henke Hall of Champions in the North End Zone and is open to the public.

The Big Ten Network will broadcast the announcement live and will stream it …

Indiana fans and media must be patient in football coaching search

One week ago, the IU football team took it to Purdue and returned with the Old Oaken Bucket in hand.

Six days ago, Fred Glass announced the firing of 4th year head coach Bill Lynch.

And now, less than a week from his announcement, fans and media alike are reading into every rumor and tracking every flight out of Bloomington. That’s a bit overkill.

Fred …

IU’s Guy Marc-Michel ruled ineligible

Indiana has been waiting all fall for a decision, and today the NCAA ruled that 7 foot center Guy Marc-Michel is ineligible. The NCAA has been investigating for weeks now his status after participating in a “professional” French league.

The NCAA privately stated their initial ruling on October 15th and Indiana subsequently appealed twice. Both were denied.

Michel enrolled in a French university in 2006, …