Author: Mike Schumann

You were probably skeptical at the time he said it, but now it seems clear.  Something changed after that forgettable game in Minnesota. Indiana head coach Archie Miller promised “drastic changes” coming out of that blowout loss to the Gophers, and while a couple more losses followed, few would argue against the notion that the Hoosiers have been a different team in the ensuing games. What has been the secret?  Better effort?  Yes.  Better togetherness on defense?  Yes. But it was something that Miller said on Wednesday at a media availability in advance of Thursday’s game at Illinois that stood…

Indiana head basketball coach Archie Miller met with the media on Wednesday to preview this week’s game against Illinois. Indiana (15-14, 6-12) plays at Illinois on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on FS1. https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMBB/videos/834214090259590/ You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Want to receive all of our content via one e-mail in your inbox every day?  It’s free.  Join our daily mailing list here. Please consider supporting The Daily Hoosier by shopping on Amazon via this link to the Amazon home page or through the ad below.

The 2019 Big Ten Tournament is going to be critical for Indiana this year. With the Hoosiers squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble, losing their first game next week in Chicago seems like a formula for the NIT. Of course they could just win the whole thing and erase all doubt.  But you know better than to expect that. BTN released scenarios on Tuesday of the possible seeds for IU and other teams. The top four teams get a double bye and do not begin play until Friday.  The bottom four teams begin play on Wednesday.  Everyone else starts on…

New Indiana football offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and senior wide receiver Nick Westbrook took questions from the media on Tuesday. Indiana hired DeBoer in January.  He came to Indiana from Fresno State where he held the same position. Westbrook had 42 receptions for 590 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ramYlEs7Le0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3pj7xeANNo Video Credit – IU Athletics You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Want to receive all of our content via one e-mail in your inbox every day?  It’s free.  Join our daily mailing…

With a 15-14 overall record and 6-12 mark in Big Ten play, it would be completely reasonable if you had long ago accepted the idea that Indiana was out of the running for the NCAA Tournament. Reasonable…..but wrong. Because here is something else that you need to accept — when you (1) play one of the most difficult schedules in the country, (2) compile an impressive list of quality wins, (3) incur no bad losses, and (4) endure and overcome a rash of injuries — you are telling people that you are in reality a pretty good team. And that…

Three former Indiana football stars participated in the NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis over the last few days. Below is a summary of their performance at the annual event. The 2019 NFL Draft begins on April 25 in Nashville, Tennessee. https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1102684870717915136 DAN GODSIL Godsil was a four year long snapper and three year short snapper for the Hoosiers.  He has a reasonable opportunity to be a late round selection but in any event has a good shot at being invited to a camp and making a roster. He was the lone long snapper invited to the event, and his vertical…

Indiana head basketball coach Archie Miller joined the legendary voice of IU Athletics Don Fischer on their weekly radio show.  The pair discussed last week’s wins over Wisconsin and Michigan State and looked ahead to this week’s games against Illinois and Rutgers. Justin Smith joined Fischer in the final segment of the show. Indiana travels to Illinois on Thursday night. (Note:  You can advance the video between segments using the bar at the bottom.  You may need to turn off mute on the video itself.) https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMBB/videos/810788475955225/ Credit – IU Athletics You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier…

Indiana football kicked off spring practice on Saturday. Head coach Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack met with the media and provided an update on Sunday. The annual Cream and Crimson game is on April 12 at Memorial Stadium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0OmVNjJB78&t=9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMcFVS32yoc VIDEO CREDIT – INDIANA UNIVERSITY You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Want to receive all of our content via one e-mail in your inbox every day?  It’s free.  Join our daily mailing list here. Please consider supporting The Daily Hoosier by shopping on…

Beware the Ides of Keion? In less than two weeks Indiana fans will find out the long awaited college choice of in-state recruiting target Keion Brooks, Jr. The Fort Wayne, Indiana native is set to make the announcement in his hometown on March 15.  Brooks, Jr. indicated his plan via Twitter on Sunday evening: https://twitter.com/KeionB_12/status/1102359489993494529 The announcement will be available to watch live on CBS Sports HQ. The Daily Hoosier has also confirmed through Brooks, Jr.’s mother that the general public is welcome to attend. Brooks, Jr. is a five-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite, coming in as the…

There is no better way to go out on senior day than a blowout victory over your biggest rival. That’s exactly what Indiana seniors Kym Royster and Grace Withrow got as Indiana routed Purdue 73-51 on Sunday afternoon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The win also marked the 300th career victory for head coach Teri Moren, coming at the expense of her alma mater. Purdue scored the first two points of the game — but that would mark their only lead on this day.  Indiana answered with a 21-9 run and never looked back. By halftime the score was 43-22,…