Author: Mike Schumann

Although he was intrigued, class of 2023 guard Jakai Newton didn’t know much about Indiana before his official visit to Bloomington last weekend. Before he left, he had already decided to become IU’s first commit in the high school junior class. And just a few days after concluding that official visit, Newton announced on Friday afternoon he has verbally committed to IU. “I really had my mind made up during the visit,” Newton told The Daily Hoosier on Tuesday evening.  “My parents said we should go home and talk about it, and we’re ready now.” It has been a whirlwind…

While many of the IU basketball recruiting prospects who attended Hoosier Hysteria were more locally-based, Jacob Theodosiou trekked a long way to get down to Bloomington for the event. Why did he want to make the nearly six hour journey from Western Reserve Academy in northern Ohio? The class of 2024 guard already has good vibes with Indiana, but more important, he sees a playing style that is a potential good fit. “Indiana was the first school that ever reached out to me, so they hold a soft spot in my heart for that for sure,” Theodosiou told The Daily…

Indiana’s secondary held up without starting cornerbacks Tiawan Mullen and Reese Taylor last weekend against Michigan State, but the test gets even more difficult on Saturday night. Few if any teams in America can put three receivers on the field as talented as Ohio State’s trio. Garrett Wilson (31 reception, 546 yards, 6 TDs), Chris Olave (30 receptions, 494 yards, 7 TDs), and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (23 receptions, 452 yards, 3 TDs) are a nightmare for opposing defenses, and a big reason why the Buckeyes are averaging 48.5 points per game through the first half of the season. “They’re just so…

Indiana football head coach Tom Allen gave his final public comments in advance of this Saturday’s game against Ohio State. The Hoosiers (2-4, 0-3) and No. 5 Ohio State (5-1, 3-0) will kick at 7:30 p.m. Eastern in Bloomington.  The game will be televised by ABC. See also:  Tom Allen radio show – Ohio State week | Jack Tuttle Q&A – Ohio State week https://youtu.be/y1PAP06Qrns Video credit – Indiana University The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to…

Watch as Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle took questions from the media this week in anticipation of Saturday’s game against Ohio State. A 6-foot-4 redshirt junior, Tuttle is expected to start again on Saturday as Michael Penix, Jr. remains week-to-week with a throwing shoulder separation. Tuttle was 28-of-52 for 188 yards and two interceptions against Michigan State.  He started the game 7-of-9. Indiana (2-4, 0-3) and No. 5 Ohio State (5-1, 3-0) will kick at 7:30 p.m. Eastern in Bloomington.  The game will be televised on ABC. https://youtu.be/vtwS57BfNJI Video credit – Indiana University Athletics The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when…

Indiana found a new way to lose depth in the cornerback room — the transfer portal. Redshirt sophomore cornerback Larry Tracy III is the latest midseason loss for the Hoosiers.  Tracy played sparingly during his three years, and that may have ultimately led to his decision to leave midseason. IU has been very thin at the corner position, with their top three — Tiawan Mullen, Reese Taylor and Jaylin Williams — all missing time recently, and top back-up Chris Keys out for the season with a knee injury. Mullen and Taylor were both unavailable vs. Michigan State, and that led…

Listen as Indiana head coach Tom Allen and legendary IU voice Don Fischer preview this week’s game against Ohio State on their Wednesday evening radio show. Allen and Fischer discussed the loss to Michigan State, fielded questions from fans, and discussed Ohio State. Indiana and Ohio State kick off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The game will be televised on the ABC. See also: McCulley’s role expanding | Pierre stayed the course  | Coordinators preview OSU The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier…

We have a proof of life. Former Indiana head coach Archie Miller made what are believed to be his first public comments since he was fired by Indiana on March 15. The former IU head coach joined Jeff Goodman and Robbie Hummel on the Goodman and Hummel podcast, part of the Field of 68 Media Network. Miller spoke extensively about the outlook for Indiana for this upcoming 2021-22 season.  Here is a quick transcript of some of Miller’s comments related to Indiana.  You can listen to the full podcast by clicking the link above or watch the video below. ON…

Less than a week removed from his Indiana official visit, class of 2023 4-star guard Jakai Newton is ready to announce a verbal commitment. The 6-foot-3 and 190 pound combo guard from Covington, Ga. is down to Indiana, Georgia and Vanderbilt. He will make his announcement live on CBS Sports HQ on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Newton left Bloomington very impressed with Indiana’s coaching staff and in particular head coach Mike Woodson. “His experience is just crazy, and he’s just such a humble person,” Newton told The Daily Hoosier.  “It was just crazy talking to him, he’s just like…

IU basketball head coach Mike Woodson joined national college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman on the Field of 68 Media Network to discuss the upcoming season. Goodman was an outspoken critic of Indiana’s hiring of Woodson, and they discuss that along with a number of other topics including lessons learned from life in the NBA, recruiting, IU’s guards, and much more. For a complete library of interviews and podcasts with current and former Indiana players and coaches, GO HERE. See also:  The national narrative on Mike Woodson now looks foolish  Video credit – Field of 68 The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana…