What impact does a signature program win have on a recruit? Hear that perspective from Indiana class of 2021 tight end commit Aaron Steinfeldt on the latest of edition of The Hoosier Experience podcast, sponsored by The Daily Hoosier. Host Aidan Kunst talks to the Bloomington North High School product about the Penn State game, his senior season and much more. According to the 247Sports Composite, Steinfeldt is a three-star recruit and the No. 39 ranked tight end in the class of 2021. He committed to IU in April. The 6-foot-6 and 235 pound Steinfeldt has caught 25 passes for…
Author: Mike Schumann
It is one of the oldest canards in college sports. “Nebraska and Penn State are football schools.” “Indiana is a basketball school.” “Rutgers is Rutgers.” Okay, I’m not sure where that last one came from. Maybe just some game week fun. But for far too long, the notion has existed that college athletic departments can only have a successful football or men’s basketball team — but not both. One only needs to take an intellectually honest stroll through the Big Ten to realize that schools like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State busted this myth years ago. And one only needs…
The celebration continues. A big win isn’t complete until a highlight reel with a Don Fischer voiceover is published. The Indiana football program released that today on social media, and it includes more behind the scenes views of the Penn State gameday. Further below head coach Tom Allen talks to the CBS Sports Inside College Football crew about the win, the program, preparing for Rutgers, and much more. https://twitter.com/i/status/1321246593056722945 Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no…
Two IU basketball All-Americans got together in a new series called House of Hoosier. Host A.J. Guyton went in depth with 1987 national champion Steve Alford on his upbringing, basketball career and much more. The pair shares the interesting distinction of being the only two IU players to be team MVP all four years of their college careers. Guyton was All-Big Ten in 1998 and 2000, Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 2000 and Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1997. He was honored as an All-American in 2000 and led the Big Ten in scoring that same season,…
The recognition continues to pour in after Indiana’s dramatic season opening win over No. 8 Penn State. Head coach Tom Allen has been selected as The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week. The award honors coaches who achieve significant victories while also maintaining strong character off the field. Allen led the Hoosiers to their first win over a top-10 team since 1987. After the win, IU entered the top-20 for the first time since 1993. Below is the full release with more information on the award and what led to Allen being chosen. ATLANTA – Officials from the Bobby Dodd…
Seven weeks of the 2020 NFL season are now complete for 11 former IU stars with teams in the league. Take a look at how they did with our quick weekly recap of the Hoosiers in the NFL. Tevin Coleman (RB) – San Francisco 49ers Coleman did not play on Sunday despite being eligible to return from injured reserve. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said there is an “outside chance” Coleman returns for week 8. For the season Coleman has 18 rushes for 30 yards. He has added 3 catches for 34 yards in two games. Dan Feeney (OL) – Los Angeles Chargers…
Indiana went back to former star Juwan Morgan’s home state and AAU program for its latest scholarship offer. St. Louis, Missouri based class of 2022 forward Tarris Reed, Jr. announced an offer from IU on Monday night. Reed included a photo of Morgan when he made the announcement on his Twitter page. https://twitter.com/TarrisReedJr/status/1320882485283196929?s=20 The 6-foot-9 Reed averaged 15 points and 9 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Chaminade High School. A highly efficient scorer inside and out, Reed shot 60 percent from the field overall including 47 percent from three-point range. He also made 75 percent of his free…
Indiana head football coach Tom Allen joined “The Ride with JMV” on The Fan in Indianapolis on Monday afternoon. Allen discussed Indiana’s signature season opening win over Penn State and the upcoming contest against Rutgers. The segment with Allen is the first in the show below. For more IU player, coach and recruit interviews and podcasts, GO HERE. Want us to share your interview with a current or former IU athlete, coach or recruit on our platform? Message us. Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at…
To the victor goes the media coverage. Indiana quarterback Michael Penix has been the center of national attention after his incredible stretch for the pylon to lead the Hoosiers to a 36-35 upset win over Penn State on Saturday night. Penix gave a one-on-one interview with Rick Pizzo of the Big Ten Network to discuss the final play, his down then up game, and what’s in store for Indiana in 2020. See also: Penix didn’t have his best stuff — but he finished https://youtu.be/40oDkuYed9g Video credit – BTN Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier The…
Indiana head football coach Tom Allen held his regular Monday media availability to review the win over Penn State and preview this Saturday’s game against Rutgers. Joining Allen were offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Below are some of the key news items and notes from the session. Indiana and Rutgers will kick-off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday in Piscataway, N.J. “I Love This Team” The program released post-game video from the locker room of Allen talking to his team and then jumping into their arms. Allen confessed it was the first time he had crowd-surfed…