Indiana Hoosiers

Video: Indiana defeats emotional Nittany Lions 73-54

The Hoosiers beat Penn State 73-54 Sunday, just hours after longtime head football coach Joe Paterno passed away. IU lost to Minnesota, Ohio State and Nebraska before getting back to their winning ways. They were down by two at the break, but had an effective second half to earn the victory. My postgame recap of…

Hoosiers lack necessary edge, lose 77-74 at home to Minnesota

They were due. A team that had defied the odds, knocked off a No. 1 and No. 2 in the same season, and off to the best start in the Tom Crean era finally hit a big bump in the road. It’s not surprising that No. 7 Indiana took a Mbakwe-less Minnesota Gophers team lightly,…

Don Fischer named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by NSSA for 22nd time

Don Fischer is one of the best sports broadcasters in the business. In his 39th year as the play-by-play voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Fischer has received numerous awards throughout the years. For the 22nd time, “Fisch,” has been named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. NSSA consists of approximately…

Where should IU be ranked – or does it really matter?

After Indiana’s second biggest win in a matter of three weeks, many fans and college basketball enthusiasts are already discussing where IU deserves to be ranked. The team was first ranked in week 6, starting at No. 18. IU is currently 13th in the Associated Press poll, and I expect them to break the top…

Indiana defeats No. 2 Ohio State to bring in 2012

Indiana started the 2011 season 12-0 with a statement win over No. 1 Kentucky three weeks ago. Fast forward to New Years Eve 2011, and the Hoosiers once again showed they can compete with anyone. With a 74-70 win Saturday over 2nd-ranked Ohio State, IU has now beaten both the No. 1 and No. 2…