Author: Mike Schumann

Archie Miller identified the problem.  Indiana needs to be tougher. But identifying the issue is only half of the battle. The issue isn’t specific to Indiana’s 2018-19 team.  Indiana State and Fort Wayne ring a bell? To be sure, things are different this year.  Despite a rash of injuries, IU is more talented than last year’s team.  The Hoosiers also have players with a year under their belts in Archie Miller’s system.  That’s why slow starts haven’t always led to being run out of the gym like they did at times last year. No, this IU team has the talent…

As of January 8, 2019, the following Indiana University Athletics programs were nationally ranked in the Top 25, either currently, at the end, or in the preseason of their respective seasons: MEN’S SOCCER – #2  For the second season in a row, the Hoosiers lost in heartbreaking fashion at the College Cup.  Another strong season further cements IU’s standing as one of, if not the nation’s premier program of all-time. MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING – #2 The Hoosiers are off to a fast start and will be a strong contender for a team national title along with several individuals in…

In 49 states, it’s just a game.  In the state of Indiana, we need our own power rankings.  Every week we’ll help settle the ongoing debate regarding who are the best of the ten Division One college basketball teams in the basketball crazed state of Indiana. We are now two months into the men’s college basketball season, and we have much more clarity on the teams that are contenders and pretenders in the Hoosier state. Here are the state of Indiana NCAA Division One men’s college basketball power rankings two months into the season. Let the debate begin. Current Indiana…

Indiana head basketball coach Archie Miller joined the legendary voice of IU Athletics Don Fischer on Monday night to look back on last week’s games against Illinois and Michigan and preview Friday night’s game against Maryland. Fischer is joined later in the show by IU basketball SID J.D. Campbell. Note – You may need to turn off the mute button on the video itself in order to pick up the audio. https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMBB/videos/2281050725475433/ 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…

For the fifth time in program history, the IU women’s basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25. The voters are giving the Hoosiers somewhat of a trial run, slotting them in at No. 25 this week. Now the challenge will be staying there. The Hoosier women’s program does not have a long history of being ranked in the AP Top 25, and when they’ve gotten there, they haven’t stayed long.  IU was ranked for one week in 1993 and 2014 before dropping out the following week each time.  The Hoosiers were ranked in the preseason poll in 2016…

Not on the road.  Not against a team this good. No, the fun loving fall behind early and rally for a win Hoosier narrative fell flat on its face in Ann Arbor on Sunday afternoon. After trailing by five or more in each of their last eight wins, IU saw their seven-game winning streak snapped as they fell to 3-1 in the Big Ten as a result of a 74-63 loss to Michigan. The sold-out crowd at Crisler Center saw yet another game where the Hoosiers were short handed.  Rob Phinisee missed his third straight game with a concussion, and…

Michigan head coach John Beilein discusses the Wolverines’ 74-63 win over Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Further below Michigan players Jordan Poole and Brandon Johns discuss the game. Indiana fell to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play.  The Hoosiers return to action on Friday night at Maryland. See also:  Archie Miller discusses the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2yIkFATXKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpIXpg3rl2U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzOgDY6SQjs 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…

Indiana head coach Archie Miller discussed the 74-63 loss to Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The Hoosiers fall to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play. (Note:  You may need to turn off mute on the video itself in order to pick up the audio) https://www.facebook.com/umhoops/videos/2102792750012106/ 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…

A shorthanded Hoosier squad went on the road for the first time in a month and ran into a first half buzz saw. Hot early shooting by Michigan allowed the Wolverines to run out to a 32-13 lead, and Indiana spent the rest of the game playing catch up. Indiana suffered its first loss in Big Ten play.  IU is now 12-3 overall, and 3-1 in the conference.  The Hoosiers will return to action on Friday night at Maryland. THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Falling behind early finally caught up with Indiana.  We warned you.  The trend was not…

The skeptics have been waiting.  On Sunday afternoon, Indiana delivered. Despite a 13-1 start to the season, the IU women’s basketball team had yet to crack the top 25.  Perhaps the voters were looking for a signature win. Michigan State came to Bloomington on Sunday as the No. 15 team in the country.  They went home with a loss, while the Hoosiers got that noteworthy win it needed. The Hoosiers struggled out of the gate and fell behind 15-11 after the 1st quarter in front of 6,380 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.  But a sustained defensive effort that limited the…