Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana has added another veteran to its stable of incoming offensive linemen in the 2020 recruiting class. California junior college transfer Luke Haggard announced today that he has committed to play for Indiana. https://twitter.com/Lukeduke150/status/1207313695568625665?s=20 Haggard made it official and signed with IU soon after his announcement. In the JUCO rankings, Haggard is rated as the No. 83 overall prospect and the No. 12 offensive tackle according to the 247Sports Composite.  Coming to IU from Santa Rosa College, Haggard will be immediately eligible and will have two years remaining. A 6-foot-7 and 270 pound tackle, Haggard will have the chance to…

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Today is the first day of the college football early signing period for the recruiting class of 2020. We are tracking Indiana’s commits and others on the board and will have updates here throughout the day.  The Hoosiers are expecting at least 19 players to sign based on their commitments going into the day. Check back for updates throughout the day. See also:  Coach Allen on BTN and meeting with the media. https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207352707226447872?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207300000130187264?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207307348559183872?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207314888143622144?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207345305676435456?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207337585061847042?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207335162477985798?s=20 https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball/status/1207322434669555712?s=20 TEAM RANKINGS 247 Sports Composite (49th overall/12th Big Ten) Rivals (48th overall/12th Big Ten) SIGNED (18) — Click on the names…

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With the early signing period just hours away, the final pieces to Indiana’s 2020 recruiting class are falling into place. In-state offensive tackle Randy Holtz announced via Twitter today that he has committed to Indiana. https://twitter.com/randallsbeans/status/1207059936192221195?s=20 The 6-foot-6 and 350 pound Holtz attends Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Ind.  He was an integral part of a Snider offense that averaged 35.5 points per game. Holtz is one of six finalists for Indiana’s Mr. Football Award, and he was named the Positional Mr. Football Award winner at offensive line, which means he was voted as the top offensive lineman in…

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Indiana Director of Athletics Fred Glass announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his role at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.  His departure in May will end a more than eleven year run in charge of IU Athletics after he became the fifth person to hold the position over the course of eight years (Doninger, McNeely, Clapacs, Greenspan). Below we take a look back at the best and worst moments of Glass’ tenure at Indiana, as well as the one overarching story that is still being written. See also:  Watch Glass discuss decision to retire…

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After a breakthrough season, Indiana head football coach Tom Allen will be searching once again for a new offensive coordinator.  Kalen DeBoer will return to Fresno State and become the school’s new head football coach. Indiana hired DeBoer away from Fresno State in January to become the offensive coordinator for the Hoosiers.  He held the same position with the Bulldogs. When he was hired at IU in January, DeBoer was open about the fact that he had aspirations to become a head coach.  He has since repeated those sentiments. IU has improved from No. 51 to No. 31 in total…

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Indiana offensive players Nick Westbrook, Hunter Littlejohn, Peyton Hendershot and Whop Philyor discuss their preparation for the Gator Bowl. Indiana (8-4) and Tennessee (7-5) will meet at the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. at Jacksonville, Fla.  The game will air on ESPN. See also:  IU defensive players discuss Gator Bowl prep. https://youtu.be/1L_9_PVxyM4 https://youtu.be/jmMHQ8MjbHk https://youtu.be/ZLoWBjaslO8 https://youtu.be/79VQzRPFZCI Video Credits – IU Athletics You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier 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.

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Indiana appears to have dodged a bullet in its already thin backcourt. IU head coach Archie Miller indicated after the Nebraska game on Friday night that senior co-captain guard Devonte Green told him that his Achilles was bothering him. Miller provided a brief update on Monday night, and Green’s injury does not appear to be anything serious. “Devonte is sore.  He’s a little sore right now,” Miller said on his radio show on Monday night. “He’s had lower leg injuries, ankles, hamstrings, he’s got a little sore Achilles right now.  He was sore the other night (against Nebraska).  Hopefully, luckily,…

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Indiana Director of Athletics Fred Glass announced today that he would be retiring at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.  Glass has been in that role since January 1, 2009. Several current Indiana coaches released statements with their thoughts on Glass today. See also:  Glass discusses his decision to retire. Steve Aird, Volleyball “I am so happy for Fred and I wish him nothing but the best moving forward.  I appreciate him in so many ways.  His impact on intercollegiate athletics and Indiana University was immense and he did it his way.  He was honest, supportive and cared deeply…

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IU basketball head coach Archie Miller joined the legendary voice of IU Athletics Don Fischer on their weekly radio show to discuss last week’s games and preview the upcoming week. Hoosier redshirt junior forward Joey Brunk joined Fischer in the final segment of the show. Indiana (10-1, 1-1) will face Notre Dame on Saturday at Noon at the Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis. (Note:  Use the slider at the bottom of the video to advance between segments.  You may need to turn off mute on the video itself to pick up the sound.) https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMBB/videos/290186875256263/ Credit – IU Athletics You can follow…

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Indiana University Director of Athletics Fred Glass announced on Monday that he intends to retire at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Watch below as he discusses that decision, memorable moments throughout his tenure, and what he plans to do next. Glass was appointed as the IU AD on January 1, 2009. https://youtu.be/y5YAcOW3PGQ Video Credit – BTN You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier 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.

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