North Carolina four-star big man Kadin Shedrick has cut his list to eight schools. He announced the finalists on Tuesday night via Twitter: https://twitter.com/kcshedrick/status/1029518042055757831 The schools are Indiana, Louisville, Providence, Virginia, Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Xavier and Florida. Jake Weingarten of Stock Risers reported that Shedrick had this to say about Indiana: “Indiana, Main recruiter: Tom Ostrom. Thoughts: Indiana talked about the basketball culture around the whole state, not just the campus alone. The type of atmosphere at the games and that kind of stuff. They Believe I would have success as a four there.” You can read the full report, including what…
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The Indiana University football program had its first scrimmage on Sunday at Memorial Stadium. Head coach Tom Allen provided an update at practice on Monday on the scrimmage and other relevant program related matters. Topics covered included: James Miller Quarterback competition Areas for improvement Kicking competition Kickoff rule changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVDVknyPmN4 Also, here is a look at the behind the scenes work done by the training and support staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSSD3czMoAE You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier Supporting FREE coverage of IU Athletics operated by an Indiana based small business has never been easier. Just do your shopping…
While there are some Hoosier names that have the comfort of knowing they have a 2018 NFL roster spot, others are competing right now to make the various 53-man teams on opening day. Take a look below at the stats, news and notes from preseason week one for the various former Indiana University football stars that are competing for 2018 roster spots. IAN THOMAS, CAROLINA TE A Panthers writer for the Charlotte Observer simply said this from practice on Sunday: https://twitter.com/josephperson/status/1028654503166455808 Thomas had one catch for two yards and was targeted four times in Carolina’s preseason opener against Buffalo on…
No time is a good time for a high profile scandal within a power-five college football program. If there is such a thing as a “worst” time, it is probably less than a month before opening kickoff. In the Big Ten’s East Division no less than two high profile scandals are unfolding right now as the teams attempt to avoid distraction and power through fall camps. Today we take a look at the latest with those two major stories and more broadly look at one of the nation’s best football conference divisions. MARYLAND Maryland announced Saturday that head football coach…
[Go here to see all of our individual class of 2019 profile pages. Go here to see our class of 2019 big board with the recruiting targets listed in our order of likelihood of a commitment.] ESSENTIALS Hometown – Fairfax, Virginia (Paul VI Catholic) Position – Point Guard Height – 6-foot-4 Weight – 180 247 Sports Composite Rating – 4-star Primary Competition – Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Georgetown, Maryland Timeline — Harris will decide by mid-May. Indiana Connections — Harris played for the same AAU team (Team Takeover) as Victor Oladipo. QUOTABLE “We (Harris and IU head coach Archie Miller) talk a lot, he calls…
It was no secret what former Indiana head football coach Kevin Wilson was trying to accomplish on offense. At times he has referred to it as “be quick but don’t hurry,” or “you don’t want to rush but you want to go fast.” As confusing as that may sound, the tempo was undeniable. Typically spending less than 20 seconds between plays, the Hoosiers even had to scrap the fan favorite “National Emblem” performance by the Hoosier Hundred between first downs. With defenses on their heels and the Hoosiers moving downhill, Indiana had an identity on offense, and for the most…
In a rapidly evolving recruitment, Indiana is in the final five for class of 2019 four-star guard James Bouknight. The Brooklyn, New York native made the announcement on Friday via Twitter: https://twitter.com/jam3s210/status/1027945275485310976 The 6-foot-5 recruit had missed the spring travel circuits with a torn meniscus and just recently returned. His absence may have knocked him off the radar a bit, but his recent play has made up for it as recruiting interest soared in July. Bouknight had a recent 33 point performance during the July live period that created a lot of buzz, and Indiana coaches were there to witness…
ESSENTIALS Hometown – Birmingham, Alabama (Mountain Brook) Position – Forward Height – 6-foot-9 Weight – 225 247 Sports Composite Rating – 5-star Primary Competition – Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Memphis Timeline — Watford has publicized a top eight list, and has later indicated that he is open to new suitors. He has hinted that his recruitment may carry into the spring. Indiana Connections — The IU connections run deep and they are all about family. Trendon’s brother Christian was a star for the Hoosiers, perhaps best known for his game-winning shot in 2011 against Kentucky. Trendon was there for that moment and…
To say that Bryant Fitzgerald has had an interesting start to his career at Indiana would be a major understatement. Interesting probably isn’t the right word. Unfortunate? No, probably the best way to describe it is simply…ridiculous. Fitzgerald, who was by some accounts the top high school defensive back in the state of Indiana in 2016 was deemed ineligible by the NCAA for his freshman season at IU. The Avon, Indiana native received bad advice from the IU Athletic Department regarding how to ensure that he was qualified to play his freshman year. No doubt about it — IU screwed…
Training camps have started around the NFL, and multiple former Indiana University football stars are looking to continue or start careers in the league. The former Hoosiers cover the spectrum, from high caliber NFL stars, to new draft picks, to guys just trying to land on an opening day roster. Here are the former Hoosiers that are on team training camp rosters, with jersey numbers so you can look for them as preseason play begins this week. Tevin Coleman (#26) — Atlanta. Coleman begins his fourth season as a running back with the Falcons. Ian Thomas (#80) — Carolina. Thomas is a rookie…