Indiana Hoosiers

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…

Stiff defense unable to carry Hoosiers over Penn State

In a low-scoring affair, Indiana competed with Penn State throughout in the teams’ conference opener. The game was exciting in the first and fourth quarters — and I’m sure if you ask IU, they’d love to toss out their ineffective middle two quarters. The Hoosiers fall to 0-15 all-time against Penn State who won thanks…

Video: Kevin Wilson and players following IU’s 16-10 loss to Penn State

Kevin Wilson talks about Indiana’s 16-10 loss to Penn State in conference opener. Video via IU Athletics: And here IU player’s Ted Bolser, Dusty Kiel, Forisse Hardin, Jeff Thomas and Bobby Richardson talk with the media as well:

Dusty Kiel to start over Wright-Baker as Indiana opens Big Ten play

Indiana is 1-3 heading into Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Penn State and they’re looking for answers. Dusty Kiel, a Columbus East product, will start his first game for the Hoosiers at quarterback as they begin conference play. Kiel posted the news on his facebook page writing, “let’s goooooooo!…I’m gettin the start. Get ur painted…

Kelvin Sampson just doesn’t get it – once a cheater always a cheater

You kidding me…we’re talking about phone calls, phone calls? No matter how simple it sounds, former Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson isn’t above the rules. Three years ago Sampson received his punishment from the NCAA, a five-year show-clause until 2013. Fact is, he ignored the rules while at Oklahoma and again at Indiana. Fool me…