Author: Mike Schumann

There is no way around the fact that the start of the 2021 IU football season has been a disappointment.  And the reason why the Hoosiers are 2-3 to start a highly anticipated campaign that Indiana opened ranked No. 17 isn’t real complicated. It isn’t just that IU has played three of the current top-5 teams in the AP Top-25, including two of those three on the road.  That alone would obviously be a recipe for a slow start by most.  But where things have really gotten sideways is one key stat across those three contests.  Indiana committed a total…

In coordination with The Big Ten conference, the IU basketball program has released television designations and tip times for most of Mike Woodson’s first season as head coach.  The season will begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on November 9 when IU hosts Eastern Michigan. The television slate features just one game on subscription-based BTN Plus although that could change.  There are a handful of games for which the tip time is still to be determined including a Big Ten / ACC Challenge contest at Syracuse. IU’s Nov. 27 home game against Marshall is one of the unknown start times.  Presumably…

Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier joined The Hoosier Report with Matt Denison on Tuesday to share reactions to IU basketball’s 2021 Hoosier Hysteria, and discuss how the program is handling the rollout of name, image and likeness opportunities. The segment starts at the 18:00 mark. The Hoosier Report with Matt Denison features coverage of the Indiana Hoosiers and sports from a Southern Indiana perspective. The show can be heard weekdays at 11 a.m. on 1450 WXVW and 96.1 in Southern Indiana and Louisville, Ky. Looking for more Hoosier sounds?  For a complete library of interviews and podcasts with current…

After a program first Elite Eight appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, the Indiana Women’s Basketball program is both respected and in demand. The Hoosiers are ranked among the top teams in the country, coming in at No. 7 in ESPNW’s Way Too Early Top 25 and No. 8 in the NCAA.com preseason poll. The high expectations come from the fact that IU returns all five starters from last season’s Elite Eight campaign that included a 21-6 overall record and a best-ever 16-2 mark in Big Ten play. Junior forward Mackenzie Holmes and senior guard Grace Berger are All-Americans and…

Indiana basketball head coach Mike Woodson joined Illinois’ Brad Underwood and Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg on the Big Ten Network’s Coaches Chat with Andy Katz. Woodson and his fellow Big Ten coaches talked about a return to normalcy in college basketball, the broader changes in the game, and their expectations for their respective teams in 2021-22. IU opens the 2021-22 season on Nov. 9 against Eastern Michigan. See also:  Mike Woodson’s Hoosier Hysteria speech https://youtu.be/9t_FlZqpmXY 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…

No part of Indiana’s team has been more impacted by early season injuries than the defensive backfield. And the revolving door on the back end has no doubt played a role when it comes to a lack of takeaways by what was one of the country’s most productive units in 2020.  The Hoosiers have gone from 17 interceptions in eight games last season to just two in five 2021 contests. Already this season both of IU’s starting safeties have missed time, along with its top four cornerbacks on the depth chart. It started in week one when senior safety Devon…

Watch as Indiana head coach Tom Allen met with the media via Zoom on Monday morning. Allen gave an update on the health of quarterback Michael Penix, Jr., talked about the transfer of running back Tim Baldwin, and discussed the program’s plans for the bye week. The Hoosiers (2-3, 0-2) return to action on Oct. 16 when they host Michigan State. https://youtu.be/wfmGhEg5Ji4 Video credit – Indiana University Athletics 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 you.

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. has an “AC separation” and his status is week-to-week as he goes through rehab, Indiana head coach Tom Allen said on Monday morning. Penix suffered the acromioclavicular joint injury to his throwing shoulder on Saturday night at Penn State when he scrambled out of the pocket and landed on hard on his left side after being hit on the run. Allen said surgery is not necessary at this time and the rehab process has started, although he would not rule out the possibility of surgery at a later date. “Right now, we feel confident the…

Indiana’s depth got even thinner at running back after sophomore Tim Baldwin, Jr. placed his name in the transfer portal. National recruiting site Rivals appeared to be the first to report the news on Monday morning, and 247Sports soon followed.  Indiana head coach Tom Allen confirmed the reports at a Monday morning press conference. “He’ll no longer be part of our football team,” Allen said. Allen was asked why Baldwin is transferring and his response was blunt.  “You can ask Tim that question,” Allen said. Baldwin fumbled in each of the last two games prior to Saturday, including a critical…

Below are the full speeches by Indiana head coach Mike Woodson and legendary Hoosier point guard Isiah Thomas at Hoosier Hysteria 2021. Also below you can find the player introductions during the event in Bloomington on Saturday afternoon. All videos are via Indiana University Athletics. See also:  A few scenes from the 3-point and dunk contests https://youtu.be/7ZWLCo8ob3M https://youtu.be/k9_dz6-6VAA https://youtu.be/yUsvatCdlRc 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 you.