Category Archives: Hoosiers

The Madness returns: Hoosier Hysteria tips off season

Basketball is finally back. Then again, basketball never rests in the state of Indiana.

Tonight marks the start of the college basketball season with Hoosier Hysteria. Teams were forced to wait until midnight in the past to begin practice. However due to so many schools putting on events, teams are now allowed to practice beginning at 5 PM EST.

If you cannot make it, the …

On the call of Hoosier Hysteria for BigTenNetwork.com

This weekend is not only homecoming, but also kicks off the season for the Indiana men’s and women’s basketball programs. Hoosier Hysteria takes place Friday evening—in what has become an annual tradition at Indiana.

This year I have the special pleasure of broadcasting the night on the BigTenNetwork.com live stream. Fans from around the state that cannot make it down or Hoosier faithful around the …

Back on the airwaves-headed to Ohio State

After a tremendous opportunity two weeks ago on the Indiana Radio Network, I’m back on the air for the IU football game—this time calling the game on IU’s student radio station. I’m getting set to make the journey to Columbus, Ohio and visit the legendary ‘Horseshoe.’

My buddy Dan Karell and I will have the broadcast from Ohio Stadium Saturday afternoon beginning around 11:45 AM …

Michigan trumps Indiana in conference opener shootout

A sold out crowd was on hand Saturday afternoon as Indiana opened Big Ten play against No. 19 Michigan. The weather cooperated in Bloomington and cleared up a couple hours before kickoff.

This game was set up to be a high scoring affair with record setting numbers. And it was no disappointment, except for the final score. Michigan 42, Indiana 35.

Denard Robinson is worth …

Forget the Manning bowl, this weekend is the ‘Hagerup-Black’ bowl

Two weeks ago, the country was all to familiar with the ‘Manning Bowl,’ as Peyton hosted little brother Eli to Lucas Oil Stadium. This weekend as the Indiana football team laces up against No. 19 Michigan, there will be two brother combinations.

The Hoosiers punter, redshirt junior Chris Hagerup will be trying to out-dual his little brother Will, the Wolverines freshman punter. The pair grew …

‘The Lecture’ with Indiana’s Tom Crean

Nearly 1500 IU students, professors and Hoosier faithful attended Tom Crean’s annual ‘lecture’ to the fans. It is a tradition that dates back to Bob Knight and it was something that coach insisted on continuing when he arrived on campus. It is a time for him to discuss offseason training, strengths and weaknesses, and to show the student body his passion for Indiana.

The night …

Dreams come true—on the IU Radio Network

Growing up in Indiana as an avid IU sports fan, the voice of Don Fischer has been long familiar. He has been the calming voice of Indiana athletics for the last 38 years.

This weekend, I have the unique opportunity to join the legend, along with Buck Suhr on the IU Radio Network. I will host the pregame, halftime, and postgame show on the statewide …

Working towards the future: Indiana hosts Franklin College in first exhibition contest

The Indiana basketball program is anxious to get the season underway. They have been working all year round on improving individual strength, speed and efficiency on the court.

The Hoosiers will officially begin practice on October 15th with ‘Hoosier Hysteria,’ an annual tradition. Tom Crean enters his third year as the head coach of one of the most storied college basketball programs in the country. …