CrimsonCast

On the newest CrimsonCast, we take a look at Indiana’s most recent victory against Penn State, and discuss the lineup and coaching changes that have led the Hoosiers to some recent success — and whether what we’re seeing is sustainable.   We then dive into the next round of coaching candidates for evaluation. In this batch we tackle some younger candidates, discussing Northwestern’s Chris Collins,...

We start off Episode 1200 by discussing IU's loss to UCLA, the malaise that a lot of fans find themselves experiencing in not particularly caring about the outcome of the individual games, and the reality that IU is likely going to keep playing past the regular season due to some new contractual items with the Big Ten. We then move on to talking about the coaching search - discussing the origin of...

We're joined by Tony Adragna, our BHN teammate, to talk about his most recent article on Assembly Call and discuss the IU men's basketball job. One of the main narrative points that has come up during recent searches has involved the relative qualtiy of the Indiana job --- with many media members outside of the IU sphere (and even a few in it, along with some fans) claiming that there's something...

It's the first full week of Indiana men's basketball's coaching search, and speculation is rampant about who the Hoosiers might be targeting and what type of coach might be the best fit for Bloomington. We've heard several names bandied about already, but one that has been mysteriously absent --- and who I think deserves some special consideration. 

We start off the show by reflecting on an enjoyable day at The Upstairs Pub with IU fans and our friends from across the Back Home Network, before talking about the Michigan loss and the overall vibe in Assembly Hall and Bloomington. We talk through the Woodson news, the things IU needs to immediately address in the hiring process, and reflect on how challenging the next 6-8 weeks may end up being...

IU announced on Friday that Mike Woodson would not be returning as IU basketball coach next year, setting off an avalanche of speculation on who the new IU coach might be. Here's some quick thoughts on the announcement, the timing of things, and Indiana's status as a job in the college basketball landscape. 

Indiana lost at Wisconsin, and things continue to not work for this team. We talk about the performance issues, the miles being put on one particular group of players, the postgame comments, and the road ahead.

Indiana played hard at Purdue, gave a good accounting of themselves (for the most part), but still lost. We talk about the effort and energy, but also the execution issues that continue to plague the team in the clutch. There are no simple answers - it appears to be a combination of roster construction issues, coaching issues, planning issues, communication issues, and other items. With no clear r...

As Indiana gets ready to take on Purdue this Friday, a decent number of fans appear to think that the Hoosiers have already blown their shot at the tournament. The truth is that they have not --- yet --- but the trends are not positive, with IU having lost four of their last five games. However, Indiana's not that far outside the field right now. We dive into a variety of numbers to explore where...

Back for Part 2 of our football check-in, Scott and GC dive into some more listener questions. We discuss the potential stadium expansion and what it should entail, the overall gameday experience at Memorial Stadium, the floor and ceiling of expectations for IU football in the wake of the 2024 season, and whether IU fans will keep coming to games. 

Let's talk some football. Taylor Lehman joins the show as we deep-dive into everyone's new favorite sport. We discuss the outcome of the CFP and what we learned from it, go through IU's transfer portal haul and evaluate the positives and the areas that still need improvement. We also talk about the freshman class, the coaching staff, and take some listener questions.

Indiana men’s basketball continued their confusing season with an exciting and unpredictable chapter last night, traveling to Columbus and knocking off Ohio State by a point in overtime. It certainly wasn’t perfect, with IU surrendering a double-digit lead late and allowing OSU to force the extra frame, but strong games from Luke Goode and Oumar Ballo helped propel the Hoosiers to a much-needed vi...

Indiana men's basketball has some serious issues, most of which were laid bare in the 25-point home loss to Illinois earlier this week. We discuss the difficult situation that the program and the athletic department are in, and the likelihood that things get uncomfortable and unpleasant over the next two months.

Indiana came into Saturday night's game versus Iowa with a ton of momentum --- winners of five straight games, owners of a 4-1 record in the conference, and taking on an Iowa team that had a very casual relationship with good defense. Poised to potentially pick up a big Quad 1 win in Iowa City, the Hoosiers instead reverted back to a depressingly familiar form, getting blown out by 25 and looking...

Part Two delves into Indiana's 10-point win against Rutgers on Thursday. There were some definite positives for IU in this game, particularly their three point shooting and offensive rebounding. There are also some still-worrying signs - including whether or not Indiana's performance at home against Rutgers is repeatable against stronger teams, as well as why the Hoosiers continue to struggle with...

Part One of a two-part episode to ring in 2025! This first podcast talks through some of the narratives we saw and heard throughout the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. Were Indiana fans right to feel aggrieved and picked upon in the process? Why did ESPN (and others) persist in pushing a narrative that has been undone by reality? GC goes solo on this as he talks through some of t...

GC is joined by friend of the pod (and occasional contributor) IU Artifacts for a renewal of the Bloomington Food Revue. We tackle some of the big changes and happenings in town, including the sudden closure of Cafe Pizzaria and our memories of the place, the introduction of food at The Upstairs Pub and Heartwork Brewing (sort of), the arrival of Taco Bell Cantina on the east side and the overall...

IU men's basketball finds itself in an uncomfortably familiar spot at the holiday break - as a team that has failed to rack up any tournament-caliber wins, with an advanced statistical profile that does not appear to be March Madness-caliber. We talk about the underwhelming performance of the team over the last couple of weeks, look at some of the key statistical indicators and analyze what they m...

Indiana's magical 2024 season came to a disappointing close on Friday, as the Hoosiers lost 27-17 on the road to Notre Dame. We discuss the game, with a lot of focus on Indiana's offensive struggles, Notre Dame's athleticism and defensive game plan, and the uncharacteristic lack of execution and efficiency from IU. We also talk about the season as a whole, trying to take in all the factors and ite...

We are delighted to welcome NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach to the show. We chatted at length with Nicole about Indiana's magical season and the impact that Curt Cignetti has had on the program, as well as the investments the school has made in the program. We also talked in-depth about the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame - what makes this one special in particular, how the weather may affect t...

James gives you all his picks for the CFP First Round, along witih some IU Props and the Hoosier Hotstreak.  James is fired up (even for James), so be aware and prepared for some adult language.  ;) 

Scott is joined by Tyler James from Inside ND Sports to preview the CFP game this Friday.  What does Notre Dame need to do to take control of the game?  What can IU do to win?  What will the vibe be like for a night game at Notre Dame Stadium, and some larger talk of now important is it for Notre Dame to join a conference?  

Game day is getting ever closer, and the preview podcasts keep coming. We welcome the NFL Network's Rhett Lewis to the show to discuss the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Rhett gives us his evaluation on how the two teams compare, what sorts of things Indiana may be able to exploit in the matchup, the relative strengths of the teams, and the overall vibe of...

Scott and Galen convene an episode of the podcast to talk through the big picture items related to Indiana vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. We discuss the relative magnitude of the game, what it means for Indiana, how the fan bases of the Hoosiers and Fighting Irish are intertwined in a lot of ways, and the overall feelings both of us have going into Friday’s matchup.

Our friend Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins us to talk about the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup. It's quite a contest on paper, featuring two teams that look almost lab-grown in terms of their efficiency and effectiveness. We discuss some of the major statistics and trends for both teams, the unit matchups, how the weather might affect what each team tries to do, and which personnel could pla...