Credit Indiana’s fast start for picking up a major roster addition at an unusual time. Former Florida State wide receiver D.J. Matthews is transferring to IU. Matthews announced the news on his Twitter page. https://twitter.com/2nineee/status/1326938314272890881?s=20 Matthews announced his intention to transfer from Florida State in mid-September, and it is believed that he was unhappy with the way the school handled its COVID-19 protocols. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Matthews entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate, meaning that he is immediately eligible once he has earned his diploma and is enrolled at IU. The NCAA is also…
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There is no doubt that the front court is a point of emphasis for Indiana’s class of 2022 recruiting class. Focused on a more modern approach, the IU coaching staff seems to have a prototype when it comes to big men. Meet versatile St. Louis, Mo. based forward Tarris Reed. The 6-foot-9 Chaminade High School product can beat you from the block out to the three-point line, but he still knows where to go first to take over games. “I would say my biggest strength is the post and the midrange area,” Reed said on an episode of The Hoosier…
They’ve got it, and he wants it. Tom Allen wants to melt down the Old Brass Spittoon and use it for any tooth fillings that become necessary after celebrations with his players. You doubt it? Watch Allen talk about his self-inflicted dental challenges. https://twitter.com/i/status/1326226858514460676 While Allen may need to round up any spare alloys he can find to help with his mounting dental bills, he didn’t really say that he was going to melt down the Old Brass Spittoon. We promise. But Allen does want to obtain the trophy that has eluded him during his tenure as head coach at…
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker met with the media to discuss Saturday’s matchup with IU. Tucker took over at MSU after Mark Dantonio resigned during the offseason. No. 10 Indiana travels to East Lansing for a noon ET kickoff at Spartan Stadium. The game will be televised on ABC. See also: Tom Allen previews MSU with Don Fischer on his radio show. https://youtu.be/J1BEM0_aoRI 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 to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.
Indiana head football coach Tom Allen joined IU radio voice Don Fischer on their weekly radio show to take a look back at the win over Michigan and preview the game this Saturday against Michigan State. Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan was the special guest at the end of the show. The Hoosiers moved to 3-0 after a solid 38-21 win over the Wolverines last weekend. Michigan State is coming off a 49-7 loss to Iowa. No. 10 Indiana (3-0) and Michigan State (1-2) kick off on Saturday at noon ET in East Lansing. The game will be televised on ABC.…
It’s official for class of 2021 center Logan Duncomb. The Cincinnati, Ohio based center signed his national letter of intent on Wednesday to play for Indiana, the school announced. Standing at 6-foot-9 and weighing around 240 pounds with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Duncomb averaged 13.8 points and 8.5 rebounds for a 26-1 Moeller squad during the 2019-20 season. Duncomb shot 70 percent from the field on the season and also made 3 of his 7 three-point attempts. From the free throw line Duncomb made 67.3 percent of his attempts as a junior. Rated as the No. 104 player overall in the…
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix shared some final thoughts on Michigan and looked forward to Saturday’s matchup against Michigan State. Penix had a breakout performance last year at Michigan State, completing 33-of-42 for 286 yards against what was a high level Spartans defense. Penix had 3 touchdowns and no interceptions in the 40-31 IU loss. For the 2020 season Penix has completed 66-of-112 passes (58.9 percent) for 750 yards with 7 touchdowns against just 1 interception. IU and the Spartans kick off at noon ET on Saturday from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. The game will be televised on ABC. https://youtu.be/WHkNBzgTtI8…
The 2020-21 Indiana University men’s basketball season is right around the corner. To help get you ready, The Daily Hoosier is profiling every scholarship player on the IU roster. Indiana’s season is expected to begin on Nov. 25. IU prioritizes in-state recruits in its talent rich backyard, and no one epitomizes Indiana high school basketball more than Trey Galloway. A high school coach’s son, Galloway grew up in the gym, first in Carmel, Ind. and then at Culver. With basketball at the center of his life from day one, Galloway is exactly what you would expect — a highly skilled…
The expectations have never been higher for the IU women’s basketball program. Indiana has been selected to win the Big Ten by both the coaches and media polls, and its leaders in the backcourt were also recognized on Wednesday. Senior guard Ali Patberg and junior guard Grace Berger were selected as preseason All-Big Ten honorees, announced by the Big Ten. The Hoosiers were picked to win the league in 2020-21 by both a vote from the league’s coaches and media. IU was selected to finish ahead of Maryland, Michigan, Northwestern and Ohio State in the coaches’ poll while Northwestern, Maryland,…
Indiana head coach Archie Miller joined Andy Katz to preview the 2020-21 season on the March Madness 365 podcast. The interview with Miller starts at the 20:58 mark. Katz and former Purdue star Robbie Hummel give a good overview of the Big Ten prior to the Miller segment. Michigan head coach Juwan Howard follows Miller. Want us to share your interview with a current or former IU athlete, coach or recruit on our platform? Message us. 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…