Author: Mike Schumann

When Indiana and Kansas meet on Saturday in Lawrence, it will mark the 15th game in the series between the college basketball powers. The earliest games laid the foundation for more than a half century of program greatness for IU.  In their first two head-to-head meetings, IU took down KU to claim both the 1940 and 1953 NCAA Championship crowns. The Hoosiers jumped out to a large lead in the series, but then Kansas won five straight including some soul-crushing games in the 90s. Here are some of the more memorable moments in a series IU leads 8-6: MARCH 30,…

Freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino stepped up in a big way the last time Indiana faced one of college basketball’s traditional powers. Will he be available when the Hoosiers take on another at Kansas on Saturday? How his back responds during IU’s Thursday afternoon practice will go a long way towards providing that answer. “Today we’re going to start him out on the floor and see if he can go at practice,” Indiana coach Mike Woodson said during a press conference with the media on Thursday morning. “The last few days he’s kind of shot around and done some things and…

Seven former IU football players made 53-man NFL rosters to open the 2022 season, and now 13 have been on an active roster at some point during the season. Take a look at how they all did with our week 14 recap of the Hoosiers in the NFL. Dan Feeney (OL) – New York Jets Feeney was in his customary special teams only role in week 14.  He saw two special teams snaps in a loss to Buffalo. On the season, Feeney has 52 offensive snaps (six percent) and 56 special teams snaps (15 percent). For his six-year career, Feeney has…

After falling behind 27-8 to No. 8 Arizona in Las Vegas on Saturday, Indiana could never quite complete the climb back. On four different occasions the Hoosiers cut the margin to five points or less after being down by double-figures, only to see the margin swell back to where it was. That resilience in and of itself should have been an encouraging sign for Indiana fans.  For far too long, and even into last season, there has been a troubling aspect to IU basketball.  On multiple occasions Archie Miller referred to his Indiana teams as “soft” or “scared,” and while…

Indiana picked up a commitment from Independence C.C. defensive back transfer Tyrik McDaniel on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-foot-1 and 200 pound McDaniel announced the news on his Twitter page. After playing one year at safety for Independence, McDaniel committed to East Carolina on Thanksgiving before announcing a change of heart shortly thereafter.  He took an official visit to Bloomington over the weekend. “With opportunity, comes preparation,” McDaniel wrote in his Twitter post.  “Thank God for aligning me with my purpose. Will be signing (with Indiana) December 21st.” At Independence McDaniel was named a second-team all-conference pick despite playing in only…

It was a fast-paced highly competitive match for the full 90 minutes plus another 20 of overtime. But Monday evening’s national title contest between Indiana and Syracuse was settled by penalty kicks.  The Orange came out on top 7-6 in the shootout to claim their first ever national title and hand the Hoosiers their third runner-up finish in the last six years. “There’s a lot of emotion, a lot of tears on the field, because there’s a lot invested.” Indiana coach Todd Yeagley said after the match.  “These guys care so much. “I want to thank the seniors.  To get…

Saturday will mark Indiana’s second consecutive top-15 matchup when they travel to Lawrence to face Kansas. In the new AP top-25 poll released on Monday, the Hoosiers held at No. 14 despite a loss to now No. 9 ranked Arizona. Meanwhile, Kansas (9-1) dropped two spots to No. 8.  Their lone loss of the season came to No. 6 Tennessee.  The Hoosiers and Jayhawks tip at Noon Eastern. The headline from the new AP poll is one IU fans won’t enjoy, as in-state rival Purdue jumped three spots to the overall No. 1 ranking.  It marks the second time in…

Indiana fans may take the school’s success on the soccer field for granted, but Monday evening is one of those “can’t miss” moments. The Hoosiers have a chance to earn their ninth star when they take on Syracuse at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary N.C.  The national championship match kicks off at 6 p.m. and will air live on ESPNU. Whether they’ve made the journey to North Carolina, or they’ll be watching on television, head coach Todd Yeagley knows his team will have the full attention of the IU fan base Monday, and he wants to deliver for them.…

Indiana lost for the second time in its last three outings with a disappointing 89-75 loss to Arizona in front of a majority IU crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Hoosiers fell behind 27-8 in the first half, and that ultimately became a hill too steep to ever climb.  IU pulled back to within five late in the first half, only to see Arizona extend the lead back to 13 before the break.  In the second half, IU pulled to within five, but Arizona quickly extended back to 13.  Then IU pulled to within three,…

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