Indiana pushed their 2024 record to 5-0 on the season with a 42-28 win over the Maryland Terrapins. Scott and Galen break down what happened at a wet and wild Memorial Stadium on Saturday, discussing the collective will of the team and coaching staff, the standout statistical performers, and the most impressive parts of the victory for the Hoosiers…

James and Scott are back to look at the lines for Week 5 in the Big Ten - They also debut the new weekly parlay bet, the Hoosier Hotstreak!Από τον CrimsonCast

We welcome Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison to the show, as Indiana gets ready to take on former Big Ten East divisional foe Maryland in a big matchup for both squads. Taylor gives us some statistical considerations for the season, as we evaluate IU's performance through four games and look back at some of the interesting elements of the Charlotte…

Scott is joined by the founders of Punt John Punt, Billy and Dan to talk about the change they have seen with the IU Football program under Coach Cig. Why this weekend's game is so important for the trajectory of the season, and finally give their outlook for what they see the rest of the season.Από τον CrimsonCast

On this edition of CrimsonCast, Scott and Galen break down Indiana's decisive 52-14 win over Charlotte. We discuss the impressive way that the team bounced back from a slow start, their professionalism in salting the game away, and the continued statistical democracy of so many different players making contributions. We also talk about the crowd si…

James and Scott recap Scott’s trip to IU, his thoughts on Nebraska’s point total, they get confused on why LSU’s stadium is named Death Valley, his thoughts on Michigan, The CW vs WB, why Oregon State is his favorite bet of the week, and finally thoughts on the IU game this weekend.Από τον CrimsonCast

On this special edition of CrimsonCast, current Big Ten Network sideline reporter and former IU radio network broadcaster Rhett Lewis joins the show. We discuss the fast start that IU is off to this year, their performance in Pasadena vs UCLA, and the overall direction of the program right now under Curt Cignetti.…

On this episode of the Bison Chat, we discuss IU's trip out west, their 42-13 win over UCLA, and the overall atmosphere surrounding the game. Join DoctorGC, Joe Cronin, and the IDS's Daniel Flick as we talk through the best aspects of IU's offensive and defensive performances, and how the Rose Bowl stacks up as a football viewing venue.…

On this very happy edition of CrimsonCast, Scott and Galen recap Indiana’s huge 42-13 win over UCLA, and talk about the unflappability and multi-faceted nature of this IU team. We talk about IU’s mental changeover from the previous years, and how impressive they have looked through the first 25% of the season. We also talk about the entire experien…

On this episode of the Tuesday Night Bison Chat, join DoctorGC, Joe Cronin, and Audrey Marr as we discuss IU's big win over Western Illinois last weekend, and look forward to Indiana's first Big Ten matchup of the season as they travel to Pasadena to take on UCLA. We are also joined by James Williams of USA Today who gives us some perspective on th…

Scott & James are back for another week of B1G gambling picks. There was a slight audio issue with James’s mic in the first few minutes. With getting ready to fly out, I didn’t have time to edit it, so after a few seconds of dead air, things get back on track. James starts off with his Cannonball Run movie idea for this weekend before getting into …

Indiana came out and layed a historic beatdown on a clearly overmatched Western Illinois team. The Hoosiers set program records for points and yards in a game. Despite the poor quality of the opponent, the game was important on a number of levels. We discuss those levels on the show, including the importance of getting fans (especially young fans) …

Scott & James are back for another week of B1G gambling picks. James tells us why it’s important to wear sunscreen on cloudy days, why Northwestern’s stadium looks like a Nintendo game stadium, his favorite B1G bet of the week, why Ohio State will cover, our Walt Bell prop of the week and Coach Kelly’s faux outrage.…

On the first episode of Tuesday Night Bison Chat, DoctorGC and IUSTV's Joe Cronin introduce the concept of the show - a weekly Tuesday night football talk show where we recap how IU did in their most recent game, talk abut the comments from head coach Curt Cignetti, evaluate where the Hoosiers did well, and discuss what they need to do better. For …

Indiana was victorious in the opening game of the Curt Cignetti era, cruising to a 31-7 victory over an outclassed Florida International team. We discuss how the Hoosiers looked in their season debut, including the impressive showing by the defense, the promise of the running game, and the areas where the team still needs improvement. We also chat …

James joins Scott for another season of B1G gambling picks. So many B1G games. So many big lines this week. And James throws down some great reasons why it's smart (and fun) to bet the team point under for Western Michigan this week, and this season.Από τον CrimsonCast

CrimsonCast's founders stake their claims to the upcoming season's results, as we go game-by-game through the 2024 schedule and project wins and losses for each week. We both land in a pretty optimistic place --- which will likely lead to some skepticism and derision from certain circles --- but there are a variety of factors at play that could lea…

Scott is joined by Connor Onion of the Big Ten Network to preview the upcoming IUFB Season. They talk about his move to Fox for football, the Northwestern temporary football stadium, the vibe around IU football last season around Coach Allen, his thoughts on the attitude of Coach Cignetti, the litmus test of the Cignetti address, places where IU co…

Our friend Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison (subscribe now!) joins the podcast as we talk about some of the key positions on the roster this year. We discuss the current state of the offensive and defensive lines, the defensive backfield, the wide receiver corps, and more. We also talk about potential changes in IU's strategy and approach on off…

Scott is joined by Zion Brown, Sports Director at WIUX to preview the IUFB season. They talk about, what it’s like to be a younger IU Football fan, the feeling of the students with this team, why the start date of classes could affect student crowd size, the WR core, why he thinks a bowl game is a real goal, how soft the schedule is, the difference…

On this special edition of CrimsonCast, DoctorGC responds to a listener request for information on what's going on in the Bloomington food scene these days. What's new? What's open? Where are things located? The good doctor uses some cutting-edge technology (well...okay, it was actually just Google Maps) to take you on an aerial tour of restaurant …

A sampler platter for our first August podcast, as we talk about a mix of items going on right now. We discuss Victor Oladipo's entrance to the IU Athletics Hall of Fame and how to contextualize his career in an Indiana uniform. We also discuss the change in format to Hoosier Hysteria and discuss some of our memories of earlier Hysteria programs. F…

Indiana had its first day of summer/fall camp today, which is as good a reason as any for an all-football CrimsonCast episode. Taylor Lehman from Bite Sized Bison joins GC to talk through some questions from the IU fan base, including a look at early attendance projections for the 2024 season, Curt Cignetti’s Big Ten Media Day comments and whether …

Big Ten football media days are back! We talk about Curt Cignetti’s big splash, the buzz being generated by the new coach and his staff, and how that can relate to team success. We also take a look at the college football video game through Scott’s eyes, and talk a little bit about non-conference basketball scheduling.…

On today’s podcast, I take a look at the new NCAA CFB 25 college football video game. I’ve been playing it for a week now and have some observations on where the game is doing well, but also where there are problems. At this point the game is neither a home run nor a catastrophe, and we delve into the details in the first segment. Then (21:30) it’s…

On a weekend edition of CrimsonCast, GC takes a look at the recently announced IU men’s basketball non-conference schedule. Was it a smart set of scheduling decisions? Why was the reception to the announcement so negative? And what does IU need to do against the schedule to have success this year? We also discuss the announcement of the new Adidas …

It’s a holiday edition of CrimsonCast, as Scott and GC talk about some items bubbling in the IU universe. We discuss the impending release of the College Football video game and our generation’s history with the series, the college football hall of fame, some possible on-field and jersey sponsors for IU, and why the college football game may end up…

Scott and Galen reunite on the last day of June to talk about a bunch of IU and college sports related things. Included in the show is a discussion of Scott’s latest wine excursions, the shifting football seating arrangements, IU’s NBA draft success, and some more on the changing NIL landscape.Από τον CrimsonCast

A new episode of CrimsonCast, as the doctor talks about NIL events, fundraising, NCAA coaching limits being raised, and the general separation of upper-tier athetic departments from the lower and middle classes. We also answer audience questions about football recruiting, basketball scheduling, football scheduling, and more. Remember to subscribe t…

A podcast full of user questions today! We tackle some interesting subjects, including: Why the pundit expectations for IU football are so different from what fans expect What's the objective view related to IU basketball's roster depth for this season What's on the tailgating docket when the weather turns cool Some good lunch places in Bloomington…

A shorter CrimsonCast today, as the show tackles a few interesting events from the past week. We have first-hand accounts of the Hoosiers Connect NIL event in French Lick, a report from Kirkwood Avenue on a big new addition to the Upstairs Pub, and some thoughts on Dan Hurley and the state of college sports.…

Ben Portnoy from Sports Business Journal joins the show again! We talk about the news related to the House vs NCAA settlement, the NCAA's steadfast desire to keep athletes from becoming employees, the core issues with the new $22 million NIL payment structure as it relates to the business of college sports, and a couple of ideas about college sport…

On this edition of CrimsonCast, the focus turns once again to the changing world of college athletics. While Episode 1098 focused on the basics of the House vs NCAA settlement and some of the big overarching questions, this episode delves more deeply into the "athletes as employees" question, the tricky nature of judging fair market value in busine…

Scott and Galen look back at the 2024 Indianapolis 500 and share their thoughts on how things went. We discuss the long weather delay and how each of us passed the time, the surprisingly efficient reboot of the race for the late afternoon, and some of our reflections on how the race itself went, the strategies and surprises throughout, and the fina…

The recent announcement of a settlement in the House vs NCAA case has paved the way for some massive changes to the landscape of college sports. It's time to talk through what those changes are, and how they will directly affect the structure, finances, and core elements of the college sports world. This episode goes through the details of the Hous…

It's Memorial Day weekend, and that means it's time for the now-yearly tradition of a CrimsonCast Indianapolis 500 preview podcast. Scott and GC talk about the overall vibe of the series headed into the weekend, the dominance of Penske and the perceptional problems therein, Ganassi's struggles in qualifying, and the likelihood of the race being com…

Our friend Taylor Lehman stops by the show and talks some IU football. We extend the discussion from the last podcast about culture shifts in football programs, plus we talk about the transition process for players coming from G5 programs to power progarms. We also discuss our reflections on Indiana's spring game, the roster moves made since then, …

On this episode of CrimsonCast, Scott and GC start by talking through the varying perspectives in the fan base and the donor base about IU men’s basketball. We discuss the success that IU has had in the transfer portal this off-season, the still-existing split among fans regarding their attitudes towards the program, and what the parameters of succ…

New podcast! GC goes solo on this one, and tackles the Langdon Hatton acquisition, the open scholarship left, and some larger questions regarding player devleopment and the portal. We also tackle some items on the Bloomington restaurant scene, the current state of the NCAA's legal woes, plus questions about a college basketball video game and the I…

The doctor returns from a hiatus to dive into some IU basketball and football content. We look at the developments on the men's basketball roster since mid-April, the projections and predictions starting to come in from various corners of the college basketball analytics community about the team, and what the big questions are that need to be answe…

Two Co-Pilots & No Pilots podcast is back as Scott is joined by Ryan Phillips of Assembly Call. The two most irrational members of The Back Home Network, have a very rational discussion of the 2023-2024 IU Basketball season, what went right, and mostly what went wrong. How IU's success in the off-season portal is going to change expectations for ne…

A Little 500 preview episode! Katie Kapusta DeVictor, a field analyst for the Women's Little 500 broadcast, joins us for the first part of the show. We follow that with an interview featuring Matt McGorrey and Zach Horowitz, alumni analysts for the Men's Little 500 broadcast. You can watch the broadcasts of the Little 500 races here: Women's Race B…

On this edition of CrimsonCast, GC breaks down some of the recent portal news for IU basketball, and talks through the positives and the questions. We then welcome former Kappa Alpha Theta Little 500 champion rider Rachel Brown to the podcast. Rachel and the doctor talk about her experiences in the race, the lead-up to this year's race, and the key…

GC welcomes Courtney Cronin, IU alumna and ESPN Chicago Bears reporter, to the podcast. We talk about her background as a Chicago-area native, her time at Indiana as a student and media member, and her gradual progression through the sports media landscape before reaching the Worldwide Leader in Sports. At the 28:00 minute mark we talk about NFL dr…

Scott joins DoctorGC for the second act of the Reader Mailbag series in April, as we hit on several topics relevant to IU basketball, including questions on how to attract top talent and mesh them into an existing squad, a clarification from Scott on the "home run" nature of past portal activity for IU, Dan Hurley as an analogue for Bob Knight, an …

We asked for questions. And wow did you folks have questions! Here's a solo podcast to start off the April reader mailbag, including: Putting Purdue's title game loss in some sort of philosophical and cultural context The lessons we learned from college basketball in 2023-24 The lessons we should've learned from UConn, especially offensively Does a…

On this episode of CrimsonCast, Scott and the doctor talk about Purdue's appearance in the national title game and the larger implications it might have for Indiana basketball's place in the state. We discuss the implications of the last 30 years of basketball in the state, the decisions made by both programs, and the concerns that IU might have fo…

On this edition of CrimsonCast Daily, the doctor lauds Sara Scalia for her performance in the three point shooting contest (and chides ESPN's unfortunate broadcast approach), talks a bit about Indiana State's disappointing end to a galvanizing season in Terre Haute, and discusses the new CST / college football proposal.…

On today's CrimsonCast Daily, DoctorGC talks through some of the key items from the past few days, including: Indiana Women's basketball coming oh so close against South Carolina, the legacy of Mackenzie Holmes, and the culture of the program under Teri Moren The official return of Mackenzie Mgbako, the concerns from some corners about "running it …

A solo podcast today, as the doctor talks through some items of interest to Indiana athletics. 5 Star recruit Bryson Tucker committed to Indiana men's basketball on Thursday, so there's some talk of that recruitment, the benefits of Tucker's game, and how he might fit into IU's system. Also discussed is IU's system. What are they going to do next y…