Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana is likely to be missing two of its tallest players when they face a long BC Mega squad this weekend. The Daily Hoosier has learned that centers Michael Durr and Logan Duncomb are unlikely to play in IU’s foreign tour games against the Serbian professional team. Although IU has not disclosed specifics, neither player is thought to be dealing with any kind of serious long-term injury. The 7-foot Durr announced that he was transferring to Indiana in May and joined the program soon thereafter.  As we reported last week, he has had a positive influence in recent practices, including…

With his fall camp voice in full effect, IU football head coach Tom Allen continued the media rounds this week with a couple interviews to preview the 2021 season. Allen joined CBS Sports Radio’s Zach Gelb and the Le Batard and Friends podcast featuring Stugotz.  In the latter interview, well known former football player and media personality Mike Golic asked many of the questions to Allen. IU opens the 2021 season on Sept. 4 at Iowa. For a complete library of interviews with current and former players and coaches, GO HERE. Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on…

IU running backs coach Deland McCullough met with the media to discuss fall camp and the intriguing competition for playing time in his position room.  (Note:  This media session occurred prior to the news Sampson James had entered the transfer portal) Head coach Tom Allen announced in February the hiring of McCullough as associate head coach and running backs coach. McCullough spent 2018-20 as the Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach and will enter his second stint with the Hoosiers (2011-16). Indiana opens the 2021 season on Sept. 4 at Iowa. See also:  McCullough hit up Tom Allen as soon…

The competition in the running back room just got a little bit more clear. The Daily Hoosier has confirmed third year running back Sampson James has put his name in the transfer portal for the second time. James also entered the portal in March of 2020 soon after strength coach David Ballou left the program for Alabama. He decided to stay at IU a few days later. The Avon, Ind. product was expected to compete with USC transfer Stephen Carr and sophomore Tim Baldwin for the starting role in 2021. James had what appeared to be a breakout game in…

It has become common over the last couple years, even if it is still a bit surprising to see. As new recruiting doors open for Tom Allen’s surging Indiana program, top prospects are looking at Bloomington as a serious destination, and in the process evaluating the Hoosiers against college football’s traditional powers. That is precisely the dynamic for the top-ranked in-state player in the class of 2023, and one of the top-25 players in the country. Merrillville (Ind.) five-star linebacker Drayk Bowen announced this week he will focus on five schools. Joining Indiana on that list are Auburn, Clemson, LSU…

As is the case each summer, Indiana’s nonconference schedule is trickling in opponent by opponent. Based on a report by Jeff Goodman of Stadium, Indiana will host Jackson State somewhere in the Nov. 21-27 timeframe as part of a multi-team exempt event that includes the previously reported games against Louisiana Lafayette and Marshall. Jackson State is a member of the SWAC conference.  The Tigers finished 12-6 last season after an 0-5 start, including an 11-0 mark in the SWAC regular season.  They lost in the second round of the SWAC tournament and did not play any additional postseason games. Overall…

IU football head coach Tom Allen met with the media on Monday afternoon to discuss the first four practices at 2021 fall camp. Allen discussed a number of additional topics including the physical development of Tiawan Mullen, the implementation of the schemes, helmet padding, freshman quarterback Donaven McCulley, and much more. Indiana opens the 2021 season on Sept. 4 at Iowa. To see the full 2021 schedule, GO HERE. https://youtu.be/YjPqPZZNTrU Video credit – Indiana University Athletics Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways…

One of the top in-state players in the class of 2023 is right in IU’s backyard, and Bloomington North forward JaQualon (“JQ”) Roberts is firmly on the new Indiana staff’s radar. During his first two years of high school, Roberts has been thought of as a good athlete with a big frame, impressive length and a high ceiling.  He seemed to tap into that potential this spring and summer, demonstrating an improved handle and jump shot as he helped lead his 2023 Indiana Elite Adidas squad on a memorable run. The Indiana Elite 16Us went into their final weekend of…

There is no shortage of preseason watch lists in college football, and Indiana has players on just about all of them.  IU players were named to three more lists late last week, including two who have now been recognized at least four times. Indiana redshirt junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. earned a spot on the Manning Award Watch List, which goes to the top quarterback and includes bowl game performances. Penix is also on watch lists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Maxwell Award, and the Davey O’Brien Award, and he was one of 10 players to…

Former IU All-American A.J. Guyton went in depth on the Hoop Dreams podcast. An IU Hall of Famer, Guyton was Indiana’s Most Valuable Player all four years, only the second Hoosier to achieve that feat. Guyton was All-Big Ten in 1998 and 2000, Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 2000 and Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1997. He was honored as an All-American in 2000 and led the Big Ten in scoring that same season, averaging 19.7 points per game. Guyton scored 2,100 points in his career, the fourth-highest total in program history, and he holds the IU…