HoosierHype

6/26/2008 5:18pm

Greenspan press conference

By Chris Engel

Ben and I just got back from the Hoosier Room, site of Rick Greenspan's press conference. We are working to transcribe the most important parts of the press conference and are trying to get the full-length video up as soon as possible. Obviously it was an important day for IU athletics as evidenced by the people in attendance.

6/26/2008 3:20pm

BREAKING NEWS: Greenspan gone

By Zach Osterman

We'd been hearing rumors - quick-developing ones at that - that said Rick Greenspan was resigning. They are rumors no more. An IU Athletics press release just confirmed it. Indiana University Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan today announced that he would step down from his position, effective the end of the calendar year. "This has been a very difficult time and I am aware that I have become the focus of criticism which will continue to distract Indiana University from its core educational mission.

6/26/2008 1:00pm

Rivals releases Top 100 for 2010

By Jordan Cohen

A lot can happen between now and 2010, especially considering the new allegation charged against IU (see previous posts). Nevertheless, here is a list of notable recruits from the first edition of the Top 100 for the class of 2010.

6/25/2008 10:04pm

Scattered Hoosiers

By Ryan Gregg

After many phone calls with our media contact Matt Brady (he is speed dial No. 6) we finally have pieced together a list of where some Hoosiers are playing this summer. Player Team League Anthony Agnew Anderson Servants Great Lakes Eric Arnett Glen Falls New York Collegiate Matt Bashore Wareham Gatemen Cape Cod Jeff Caldwell Florida Legends Great South Matt Carr Anderson Servants Great Lakes Evan Crawford Cotuit Kettleers Cape Cod Joey O'Gara Cincinnati Steam Great Lakes Josh Phegley Wareham Gatemen Cape Cod Tyler Rogers Columbus All-Americans Great Lakes Jerrud Sabourin* San Diego Western Athletic Kipp Schutz Wareham Gatemen Cape Cod Chris Squires Grand Lake Mariners Great Lakes

6/25/2008 3:50pm

Gordon answers questions at NBA Draft media day

By Matt Dollinger

I was sitting in The Westin Times Square lobby about an hour before the NBA Draft prospects were supposed to hold their media day when Eric Gordon came around the corner dressed in a tie-and-vest combination. Gordon's eyes lit up as soon as he saw Memphis's Derrick Rose and USC's OJ Mayo.

6/25/2008 11:27am

Media Day with Gordon and other draft prospects

By Matt Dollinger

This afternoon Eric Gordon and 15 other projected fist round picks will be hanging out at The Westin Times Square in New York City answering questions the day before the NBA Draft. Gordon is projected to go anywhere from No.

6/22/2008 10:00pm

Bassett to West Virginia?

By Jordan Cohen

Jeff Goodman of FoxSports has posted a lengthy list of transfers, which includes Armon Bassett possibly headed to West Virginia.

6/22/2008 9:38am

Bearcat connection

By Jordan Cohen

Here's a story in today's Cincinnati Enquirer that I have been anticipating the last two weeks. University of Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin is going to be in his third year of the Bearcat rebuiliding process this winter, so he knows a little something about what Tom Crean will be dealing with the next few years.

6/21/2008 1:01pm

So here's the Story...

By Jordan Cohen

Malik Story, a three-star wing, has committed to IU. Check back here and in Monday's IDS for more the story on Story.

6/20/2008 11:41am

Weber: "I think Indiana will suck."

By Chris Engel

At an Illinois "Meet and Greet" this week, Illinois coach Bruce Weber made the following remark when asked to break down the Big Ten race in 2008-2009: "The league should be wide open and we can be right in the middle of it.

6/19/2008 5:47pm

IU claims Goldpanner

By Ryan Gregg

Coach Tracy Smith has added another member to the 2009 season as he has signed shortstop Jake Dunning, according to Jacksonville.com. The 6'4," 180-pounder batted .341 with three home runs and 37 RBIs for Florida Community College at Jacksonville.

6/19/2008 4:05pm

Comcast and BTN reach agreement to expand coverage

By Chris Engel

Good news Hoosier fans living in Indiana - the Big Ten network is coming next season. Here is the press release from IU: With the Big Ten Network announcing a long-term multimedia agreement with Comcast today, Indiana University expects the reach of the network to increase to 90 percent coverage within the state when the cable company begins airing BTN programming on August 15. "I am extremely pleased that this agreement between Comcast and the Big Ten Network has been reached," said IU President Michael A.

6/18/2008 10:47pm

We've got links, random thoughts

By Ryan Gregg

Why should you care about Poway High School being ranked No. 11 in the nation when they are from California? Hmm ... let's try because IU recruits Alex Dickerson and Drew Leininger were two leaders on the team which finished ranked No.

6/18/2008 11:27am

Interesting link on a Thursday morning

By Zach Osterman

Hey folks, This just grabbed my attention, thought you might like a read. It's a story from the Evansville Courier & Press about Blake Monar's waiting game between the Yankees and IU.

6/17/2008 1:23pm

Negedu to Tennessee

By Chris Engel

Garry Parrish of CBS Sportsline.com had an exclusive interview with Negedu. The 6ft 7in forward informed Parrish that he will be attending Tennessee in the fall. Check the basketblog for further updates.