CREAN TALKS ABOUT NCAA RULING ON GUY-MARC MICHEL Outside of a prepared statement given last Tuesday, IU coach Tom Crean spoke for the first time about Guy-Marc Michel becoming ineligible by the NCAA. Crean said even though he has respect for the process and the NCAA, he was still disappointed in the final ruling. "I have trouble seeing any wisdom in the decision.
In the first round of the NCAA tournament, IU volleyball (21-11) takes on Miami (Fla.) (23-8) tonight at 7 pm at University Gym. To look at the IU Athletics' NCAA volleyball page for this region Key Players: Miami (Fla.)- Lane Carico- 455 kills and 1,342 attack attempts, Christine Williamson- 326 kills and 41 blocks assisted, and Ryan Shaffer- 520 digs and 20 service aces. Indiana- Ashley Benson- 385 kills and 14 solo blocks, Jordan Haverly- 403 kills and 35 service aces, and Caitlin Cox- 460 digs and 21 service aces. INDIANA VOLLEYBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT NOTES & NUGGETS - Indiana has now qualified for the NCAA Championships five times (1995, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2010) - Indiana is 2-4 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the second round in both 1998 and 1999 - 2010 is the first time IU has ever hosted a match in the NCAA Tournament Check out my story in today's Indiana Daily Student of the volleyball game. Follow me on Twitter to get set updates for both NCAA volleyball games in University Gym.
According to a site called Football Rumor Mill.com, IU has had talks with Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson and the job is "his to lose" at this point in the process. I don't know how credible this site is since I hadn't heard of it until this news was posted, but the site seems to believe Wilson will become the Hoosiers' next coach. According to the website: "Multiple sources tell FRM that Oklahoma O Kevin Wilson is likely next in line at Indiana.
5 Hoosiers were seeded for the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational in the seeds released Thursday evening.
With 18 goals and 5 assists for a total of 41 points, junior forward Will Bruin has been named a MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist, and you can be sure this is the first of many of these posts.
IU women's basketball team traveled to South Carolina tonight to take on the Clemson Tigers. The tip-off was 7 p.m.
FIRST/SECOND ROUND COMPETITION SCHEDULE Bloomington, Ind. * University Gym FIRST ROUND * FRIDAY, DEC.
I looks like it may be even harder for IU athletics director Fred Glass to lure Brady Hoke away from San Diego State than I previously thought. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, a donor made a $5 million pledge to San Diego State University to help keep Hoke from accepting other jobs.
Inside IU volleyball- NCAA tourney edition Head Coach Sherry Dunbar and Dave Leno sit down and chat about Indiana's NCAA Tournament berth and the excitement of being chosen to host the first and second round matches.
IU junior college transfer center Guy-Marc Michel is ineligible to play with the men's basketball team, the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee ruled today. From IU Athletics: According to the facts agreed to by the university and the NCAA, Guy enrolled in a French university in 2006, which started his five-year clock for Division I participation. Guy played basketball for a French sports club from 2005 to the 2007-08 season.
On the strength of three wins, two by pin, senior Paul Young was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week. In his first season at 157 pounds after dropping from 165, Young is 7-1 on the year and undefeated in dual matches.
Season Finale everyone! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_bZwEWd4a4
IU athletics director Fred Glass moved quickly in firing football coach Bill Lynch yesterday. I couldn't believe he did so. It was only 24 hours after an emotional victory over Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket game and Lynch was out.
We all heard about "the dunk" by 2012 IU commit Hanner Perea during IU's victory against North Carolina Central, but most of us hadn't seen it. Well, here it is:
(Photo above credited to Mike Dickbernd of IU Athletics) Two wins this weekend not only boosted the home record for IU, but also helped them make the NCAA tournament. The Hoosiers haven't made it to the Tournament since 2002. The Hoosiers finished out the regular season 21-11, which is the best winning percentage since 1999 and placed them tied for eighth in the Big Ten at 9-11. FIRST/SECOND ROUND COMPETITION SCHEDULE Bloomington, Ind.
IU football coach Bill Lynch will not be retained as football coach, a source close to the situation confirmed to the IDS. Athletic director Fred Glass will meet with the media at 5 p.m.
NCAA Tournament - Third Round - Men's Soccer - Indiana vs. Akron
Pregame I'm here at Assembly Hall where the IU women's basketball team will play host to the Cleveland State Vikings.
The IU men's basketball team is 6-0 and off to its best start in eight years. But does it mean nearly as much when it has played the 313th strongest schedule in the country as of Sunday?* By comparison, schools like Loyola Chicago (7-0, 305), South Dakota State (5-0, 295) and Iowa State (6-0, 280) have had similar success with a tougher slate of opponents.
