On this episode, we dive to a question from a listener about why there weren't the normal number of upsets in the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year. Lots of factors come into play, and we dive into several, including the huge jump in efficiency numbers this year, the NIL/portal impacts, and conference realignment.…

We're joined by longtime CrimsonCast contributor Tony Adragna to talk about the Darian DeVries hire. We discuss the offensive and defensive philosophies of DeVries, the types of players he likes to have in his system, and how his style of play compares to other teams in the college basketball landscape. We also talk about the recruiting and portal …

IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman joins CrimsonCast to talk about the end of the Mike Woodson era, the coaching search process and how Indiana landed on Darian DeVries, the financial realities driving the upcoming roster changes that will likely take place, and why Indiana felt that DeVries was the right man for the moment.…

Indiana has hired a new coach! Former West Virginia coach Darian DeVries is now the head man in Bloomington. We talk about the hire, DeVries' history at Drake and West Virginia, how this will impact IU's roster, who might come in from elsewhere, and a ton more.Af CrimsonCast

On a spirited live edition of CrimsonCast, Scott and GC talk about Indiana's exclusion from the NCAA Tournament, the inconsistent logic applied by the committee, and the mistakes Indiana made in scheduling and style of play that left them on the outside looking in. That then led into an extensive and wide-ranging post-mortem on the season, includin…

Happy Bracket Day to all of you. Indiana is squarely on the bubble for today's NCAA Tournament Selection Show. Where will the Hoosiers ultimately land? On this special live edition of CrimsonCast, we evaluate the possibilities and discuss which teams are in, which teams are out, and what the criteria are that the committee will be looking at.…

Indiana lost to Oregon in their first Big Tournament game, throwing the Hoosiers into a waiting game for their NCAA tournament prospects. We talk about how the game went and where IU struggled, as well as how it impacts their spot in the NCAA Tournament field. We also discuss the comments from Oumar Ballo postgame, and talk about the online discour…

CrimsonCast is back to chat about Indiana's matchup versus Oregon in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. We also discuss the latest "news" about the coaching search, the rumor mill, and some other related items. Finally we walk through four more coaching candidates, none of which are likely serious but hey, we're in a completionist mindset r…

We had some technical issues with the live Sunday podcast, so here's a make-up show! Catch up on the latest news and analysis on Indiana's place in the NCAA tournament field, where they look to be seeded, and what impact the Big Ten Tournament might have on the Hoosiers' tourney chances. Plus, some talk on the coaching search, the keys for IU in th…

We recap the weekend's action against Washington, discuss the black uniforms, and take a look at the seeding picture for the Big Ten Tournament. We then continue our evaluation of the ongoing search by going in-depth on four IU coaching candidates - Dusty May, Grant McCasland, Shaka Smart, and Todd Golden.…

Indiana men's basketball continued their streak of effective play on Saturday, walloping Washington in Seattle and moving their overall record to 18-11. The win moved the Hoosiers into good position all the way around, as a single-digit seed in the Big Ten Tournament is still on the cards, and an NCAA Tournament bid looks more and more like a reali…

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 cand…

On this edition of CrimsonCast, we break down Indiana’s surprising 73-58 win over Purdue. We discuss the shortened rotation, the shifting offensive approach that Indiana took, and the defensive adjustment that flustered Purdue’s offense. We also discuss IU’s potential route to the NCAA Tournament, and what they need to do over the next few games. W…

We are in Week 2 of Indiana Men's Basketball Coaching Search Season, which means A) we have a long time to go until a decision is made, and B) we have a lot of candidates to talk about. On this episode of CrimsonCast, we dive into the numbers for four of the candidates being discussed in relation to the IU job. UCLA's Mick Cronin, Baylor's Scott Dr…

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 ab…

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, alon…

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 h…

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.Af CrimsonCast

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, comm…

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. W…

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 …

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 Ba…

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 f…

Scott and GC reunite to talk about IU men's basketball's big win at The Palestra on Sunday. We discuss the statistical highlights from the game, and look at some recent trends for Indiana that look positive (albeit in a small sample size). We discuss the impact that the forced lineup change has had on IU, and whether or not what we're seeing is sus…

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 …

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 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 T…

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 …

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 …

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 s…

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. ;)Af CrimsonCast

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 relativ…

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…

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 ea…

We got Mitchell Paige back on the show by popular request! We discuss the amazing ride that Indiana football has been on since the last time we recorded an episode together, the building sense of pride that the former players have in the program and what's going on in Bloomington, and some of the key elements of the matchup between the Hoosiers and…

On this episode of Bison Chat, Joe and Galen catch you up on what happened this week with IU coach and player availability, with quotes from Curt Cignetti about this week's preparation for the CFP. We discuss the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup and what the keys might be for both teams. Finally, we discuss the surprise soft launch of...the bison.…

Indiana is in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and Galen and Scott are here to tell you about it. We discuss the Hoosiers' matchup vs Notre Dame, and how Indiana measures up statistically against the Fighting Irish. We also discuss the importance of Indiana getting named to the CFP field as an at-large team, and talk about the frami…

On this week's Bison Chat, Galen and Joe look back on Indiana's record-setting win against Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket game, and talk about the overall atmosphere of the game and everything around it. We then pivot to talking about Indiana's recruiting haul on National Signing Day and what the Hoosiers will be looking for in the transfer portal.…

Indiana men's basketball had a fairly disastrous trip to the Bahamas, losing their first two games in the Battle 4 Atlantis and showing that a bunch of problems from last year still haven't been resolved. We (finally) do our first proper basketball podcast of the year, talking about the lack of enthusiasm and general issues that hovered over the pr…

Indiana capped off the greatest regular season in program history with a complete demolition job against Purdue, defeating the Boilermakers 66-0 on a glorious snowy night at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers showed up with extra motivation after last weekend's frustrating loss to Ohio State, and put any question of their offensive prowess or overall l…

A preview of the 2024 edition of the Old Oaken Bucket game, as 10-1 Indiana looks to move closer to a playoff berth. They take on a Purdue team that has struggled mightily this season. We look at the statistical matchup between the two teams and discuss the atmospheric conditions expected for the first-ever night Bucket Game.…

James gets you all the betting lines for the final week of the college football season, along with his Hooiser Hotstreak pick of the week.Af CrimsonCast

A bit late due to some technical difficulties with uploading - thank you for your patience. On this week's Bison Chat, we take a look back at IU's difficult loss to Ohio State, look ahead to the Old Oaken Bucket Game, and live-react to the latest CFP Committee rankings.Af CrimsonCast

The Hoosiers had big aspirations for their top-5 matchup versus Ohio State in Columbus, but a fast start was quickly soured by mistakes, scheme issues, and old-fashioned physical dominance by the Buckeyes. We discuss what went wrong for Indiana, the aspects of the game that led to the defeat, and what it means in the big picture. We also take a loo…

Scott and Galen reunite after an extensive week of podcasting content to talk about what awaits us this weekend as Indiana takes on Ohio State. We discuss the discourse that has made up the last several days, Indiana's place in the CFP order, and what (if anything) Indiana "owes" college football's media establishment in this game. Plus other stuff…