IndyCarStats Podcast0

by Scott - @CrimsonCast on April 17, 2014 in ,

Welcome to the first IndyCarStats Podcast.  Scott is joined by George from Oilpressure.com.  They discuss the first two races of the season, how this could be Will Power’s break-out year in more ways than one, the positive impact of Verizon on the series, and discuss their positive & negative take aways from the first two races.

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IndyCarStats Podcast - 4.17.14 [ 53:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Cream and Crimson Game Preview0

by Mike - @Mike_Petry on April 11, 2014 in ,

The Cream and Crimson game commences at Memorial Stadium tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM.  Unlike most years, when IU picks the one weekend in April where its 35 degrees and raining, this one will be played in perfect conditions.

Since most IU fans haven’t really embraced the intra squad game like on other campuses, I figured, it would make sense to give you a good preview.  Unfortunately, teams haven’t been drawn up yet, so I don’t know who’s playing for whom.

But I do know the game will shake out one of three ways. Here’s how to best interpret the results.

Both offenses light up the scoreboard IU Offense

Great News! Despite losing 1st round talent,  Indiana’s offense looks to keep rolling this year. The starting quarterback position will be hotly contested, heck every offensive position will be hotly contested with this much talent.   It’s too early to see what kind of impact Brian Knorr will have on the defense,  but it’s likely they’ll simply be happy to line up against less formidable opponents on Saturday then they see in practice.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

IUFB Defense

Both offenses struggle

Great News! Wow, can you believe the impact that Brian Knorr has already had on the defense? We were just hoping for the defense to be something better than Gawdawful,  but he’s re

ally turned things around in a hurry. We can clearly see the days of IU having to score 65 points to win are over. 

A Blowout one way or the other

Great News!  It looks like Quarterback A has really taken a step forward and is definitely going to be the favorite going into camp. I wouldn’t count Quarterback B out though, we’ve seen what he’s produced in the past,  and he’ll be a sure bet to keep the pressure on Quarterback A. It really is a relief to see (Thus far disappointing Junior) step up and make some plays today.  I think he’ll definitely be in the rotation to contribute this fall.  Otherwise it’s really hard to take too much from a Spring Game. We’ll wait to see what they look like with after an off season and a full fall camp.

Basically, when all else fails, default to Petry’s Law of Pre-Season Results which states,

“Everything positive is an obvious sign that said facet will dominate in the coming season. Everything negative is something that the team knew it needed to work on and will be fixed before the results actually count.”

CrimsonCast 03/28/140

by Galen on March 27, 2014 in ,

CC Header Trial - BrightOn this episode of CrimsonCast, we evaluate the recent transfer news, discussing the implications of the departures of Austin Etherington, Jeremy Hollowell, Jonny Marlin, and others. Are these departures just standard operating procedure for a major basketball program, or do they indicate some kind of cultural issue on the team? We also discuss the larger player/roster development issues with losing upperclassmen-to-be, and how the player developmental process seems to be uneven within the program at present.

We also discuss Noah Vonleh’s departure in depth, and talk about his “held back” comments, IU fans’ reactions to his departure, and what he contributed overall to the program. That leads into a discussion of roster management, and concerns over the rather haphazard and unstable nature of the roster at this point.

We finish up with a small amount of football talk, and an overall discussion of the football and basketball programs and the expectations both face going in to next year.

CrimsonCast Mar 27 2014 [ 54:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

IU Basketball Season Wrap-up Show0

by Joe Popely on March 19, 2014 in ,

It’s that exciting time of year again — Yes, March Madness is finally upon us. Sadly, Indiana will not partake in the insanity a year after earning a No. 1 seed. In my final addition of the IUBB midweek report (yes, I retitled it for my own purposes), I talk about Indiana’s decision to not play in the CBI and give you my thoughts on the season as a whole.

After that, you’ll hear my interview with Jordan Littman of Inside the Hall. We discuss the mood in Bloomington surrounding the program, Tom Crean’s twitter adventures earlier in the week, what next year’s team might look like and our early thoughts on IU’s non-conference schedule for next season. We even give you our final four predictions and Cinderella teams, because we’re obviously a much better bet than people who study brackets for a living.

Following the interview, I delve into Tom Crean’s ridiculous contract and the awful, dumb buyout clause Fred Glass agreed to, hand out my IUBB postseason awards (MVP, freshman of the year, most improved, etc), give you my thoughts on next year’s team and for a change, leave you with some positive thoughts on IU athletics.

IUBB Season Wrap-up Show 3.19.2014 [ 1:13:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

CrimsonCast 03/17/140

by Galen on March 17, 2014 in ,

CC Header Trial - BrightOn this episode of CrimsonCast, we take a short-lens look at the IU basketball program and examine the current state of things in light of the season coming to a premature close. Among the topics discussed include:

  • The disappointing loss to Illinois in the Big Ten tournament and the lack of urgency in that game
  • Our feelings on the sudden (and unexpected) conclusion of the season, including the lack of an NIT bid
  • Frustration at the mischaracterizations being leveled at critical fans in the IU basketball fanbase
  • Tom Crean’s misadventures on Twitter earlier in the day

We also take some viewer questions, including inquiries regarding whether Crean can survive after next year if the fortunes of the program don’t improve, the realities of the non-conference strength of schedule issue and how it could be a problem given the nature of next year’s team, and whether the lack of NCAA tournament participation will negatively affect recruiting.

CrimsonCast Mar 17 2014 [ 58:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

CrimsonCast Live 03/02/140

by Galen on March 3, 2014 in , ,

CC Header Trial - BrightWith #iubb coming off a rare two-win week, Galen and Scott break down the Ohio State and Iowa games, talking about the shifts in offense and defense that led to the victories, and the positive developments in terms of team effort and execution that we saw in both of those games. The comment section was BUSY in this podcast, so we spent a lot of time answering questions and reacting to what was being sent to us on YouTube and Twitter. Included in that were thoughts relating to IU’s difficulty in bringing consistent effort, their tendency to do things in games against big teams, and the challenges facing this team over the last 3+ games of the season.

Galen also lays out his scenarios for IU making the NCAA tournament, and explains why the team is still behind the 8-ball to some degree. Finally, we preview the Nebraska and Michigan games, and discuss the relative merits of the NIT vs the NCAA for this particular squad.

CrimsonCast Live Mar 2 2014 [ 1:07:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

CrimsonCast Live 02/27/20140

by Galen on February 27, 2014 in , ,

CC Header Trial - BrightOn this edition of CrimsonCast Live, we evaluate the Wisconsin game and the implications from the second half. In particular, we discuss Andy Bottoms’ breakdown of IU’s second-half woes and the implications therein, as well as the disappointment of seeing Wisconsin able to win mostly by exerting slightly more effort. A lot of discussion is devoted to the offensive system, and the major problems it seems to have generating legitimate open shot attempts. We also take a look at the Davis-era offenses by way of comparison, and are somewhat dismayed by what we find.

We finish up by discussing the Iowa and Ohio State games. Which of the two is the more winnable game for IU? Should we be expecting the Hoosiers to win both? Also discussed is the HMP situation and the implications it has within the fanbase as a whole.

You can view CrimsonCast in the video below, or listen to the included podcast.

 

CrimsonCast Live Feb 27 2014 [ 1:00:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

IU Basketball Midweek Report: February 21, 20140

by Joe Popely on February 21, 2014 in ,

In this edition of the IU Basketball Midweek Report, I give you a refresher of what happened in Indiana’s loss to Northwestern earlier in the season, discuss fan perception of Yogi Ferrell and explain why Indiana is no longer one of the nation’s blue chip programs. After that, you’ll hear my interview with Alex McCarthy of Inside Indiana. He helps me preview the game at Northwestern tomorrow (8:15 ET, Big Ten Network), talks a little recruiting and whether or not the “Tom Crean magic” is starting to wear off, and discusses what the team might look like if  Maurice Creek and Remy Abell were still around. Lastly, I’ll go by the numbers for Northwestern to further prep you for the game.

IUBB Midweek Report Feb 21, 2014 [ 1:00:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

CrimsonCast Live 2/16/141

by Galen on February 16, 2014 in , ,

CC Header Trial - BrightToday’s show found us picking ourselves up off the floor following the flattening administered by Purdue on Saturday. With IU basketball now 4-8 in the conference and seemingly out of tournament contention, we talk about the core issues plaguing the squad. We also take Twitter questions and comments, and discuss the prognosis for the rest of this year and the potential issues facing next year’s team.

CrimsonCast Live Feb 16 2014 [ 1:03:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

CrimsonCast Live 2/14/140

by Galen on February 14, 2014 in , ,

Here at CrimsonCast, we’re all about love. Mostly, we direct that love at you, the loyal listener. So we’re happy to spend our Valentine’s Day with you, as we talk about the latest in IU sports. On today’s show, we cover the Hanner Mosquera-Perea OWI charge and whether this indicates any sort of larger issue in the IU program. We then turn our attention to the loss to Penn State and the vehement/angry fallout on the part of the IU fanbase in the aftermath of that game. We discuss whether the reaction was proportionate to the issue, the direction things appear to be heading, and the frightening Mike Davis-ization of IU fandom that may currently be going on.

We also preview the upcoming stretch of games, including a highly difficult 5-game stretch starting tomorrow at Purdue. Finally, we chat about IU baseball’s season opener, the IU football schedule, and Slick Leonard’s long-overdue admission into the basketball hall of fame.

You can listen to CrimsonCast Live in podcast form, or watch the video below.

CrimsonCast Live Feb 14 2014 [ 1:19:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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