Author: Mike Schumann

After more than 30 years at IU, this hasn’t been the first few months as Athletic Director that Scott Dolson likely imagined. With no tickets sales and shrinking television revenues, Dolson reports that the IU athletic department is projecting as much as a $60 million budget shortfall. Watch below as Dolson outlines the situation, including actions that have been taken to address the budgetary concerns. Further below is a release from IU Athletics with more details including information about the school’s “Never Daunted” annual giving campaign. https://youtu.be/bGvzjiMURsY Bloomington, Ind. – Faced with one of its greatest financial challenges in its history,…

Every member of the Indiana basketball team will receive an extra year of eligibility. Following the same path it blazed for spring and fall athletes during the pandemic, the NCAA has passed a rule to grant an extra year of eligibility to all winter athletes. “Winter sport student-athletes who compete during 2020-21 in Division I will receive both an additional season of competition and an additional year in which to complete it,” the NCAA said in a release.  “The same flexibility was provided to student-athletes after the spring season was canceled in 2020 and the fall season was seriously impacted…

Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack gave the media an update on Wednesday. The second year defensive coordinator talked about high scoring in college football, Devon Matthews, Aaron Casey, Reese Taylor, and more. IU opens the 2020 season on Oct. 24 at home against Penn State at 3:30 p.m. ET.  The game will be televised by FS1. https://youtu.be/GAX8LLn3H6g Video credit – IU 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 to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.

It took an extra day, but five weeks of the 2020 NFL season are now complete for 11 former IU stars with teams in the league. Take a look at how they did in week five with our quick weekly recap of the Hoosiers in the NFL. Tevin Coleman (RB) – San Francisco 49ers Coleman did not play on Sunday.  He was placed on the 49ers’ injured reserve list as he contends with a sprained knee.  The injury is not expected to be season ending and Coleman can return in a few weeks. Under new league rules for players on injured…

All 11 IU basketball players took questions at the program’s 2020 media day. See also:  Archie Miller Q&A | News and notes from the day | Scenes from practice and photo shoot Indiana opens the 2020-21 season on Nov. 25. https://youtu.be/oJXcVDemVdk https://youtu.be/MQaPaIUDxUc Video credit – IU 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 to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.

The Indiana basketball program held its annual media day on Tuesday afternoon. Below are some of the more interesting news items and noteworthy comments from head coach Archie Miller and the players. Watch:  Archie Miller Q&A | Scenes from practice and team photo shoot Scheduling uncertainty remains Indiana starts practice on Oct. 14 and the season begins on Nov. 25. Beyond that, they still don’t know a whole lot about the details of the 2020-21 season. Only a first round Maui Invitational matchup against Providence has been disclosed to this point. The schedule is typically put together over the summer…

Watch scenes from IU basketball practice and the 2020 media day team photo shoot. Indiana opens the 2020-21 season on Nov. 25.  The schedule has not been published. See also:  Archie Miller Q&A at media day. https://youtu.be/Fmy0rqOjS-U https://youtu.be/LaYtnOxN6r8 Video credits – IU 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 to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.

Indiana basketball head coach Archie Miller took questions at the program’s media day on October 13. The fourth year head coach discussed preparations for the upcoming season, shared thoughts on specific players, scheduling and much more. IU opens the 2020-21 campaign on Nov. 25. https://youtu.be/GHHF0AO3gqI 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.

The Daily Hoosier is previewing each position group during the final days leading up to the opening kickoff of the 2020 Indiana University football season on October 24 against Penn State in Bloomington. Today we take a look at the cornerbacks. Indiana’s defense is full of exciting young talent, and nowhere is that more evident than at the cornerback position, where there are no seniors and only two upperclassmen in a group that returns three players that started games last year. WHO IS GONE The biggest loss is long-time starter Andre Brown, Jr.  The Decatur, Ga., native finished his career…

Indiana head coach Tom Allen discussed the team’s second scrimmage on Saturday at his Monday media availability. The fourth year head coach also discussed ongoing competitions for playing time, continuing challenges with tackling across football in 2020, and much more. IU opens the 2020 season against Penn State on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium.  The game will be televised on FS1. https://youtu.be/390u0t6yU3g Video credit – IU 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 to support completely free IU coverage…