Scott and DoctorGC take a break from IU sports talk to discuss the Indy 500 --- and more specfically, the decision by the speedway, the IndyCar circuit, and NBC to re-install the local TV blackout. We talk about the history of the blackout, the issues IndyCar faces with cultivating new fans, and the modern realities of sports fandom and the sports media business.
Indiana men's basketball picked up a huge win on the recruiting trail, pulling in 5 star forward Mackenzie Mgbako and further strengthening their 2023-24 roster. After a long week which saw most IU fans pre-emptively throwing in the towel due to Mgbako's perceived interest in Kansas, the fact that Indiana ended up being the final choice ends up further flipping the narrative on Mike Woodson's program and approach to recruiting. There really does appear to be some secret sauce in Bloomington. We ...
Scott and DoctorGC sit down to discuss some recent IU news, including: XJ returning! Addressing roster depth The mysteries of the portal A new high-profile addition to the 2023-24 schedule All that and more on the latest edition of CrimsonCast.
DoctorGC finally emerges from a nearly month-long CrimsonCast hiatus, and we take the opportunity to talk about Indiana's forays into the portal, the recruitment of Kel'el Ware and Payton Sparks to the roster for next year, and the paradigm of talent ceilings. We also discuss UConn's title run, the lessons IU fans can take from that, and the slow move of IU basketball towards a more sustainable program.
Scott and Tony Adragna look back at the 22-23 IUBB season, and also start to put TJD's season into context. After some brief Pacers talk, they look ahead to what needs to be done this off-season.
Scott is joined by Ryan Phillips of Assembly Call and The Big Lead, to recap the IU Basketball season, look ahead to the off-season, expectations for next season. They also discuss the campus at Pepperdine and why they should really be getting all high level recruits.
Amanda recaps Indiana's loss to Miami in the round of 32, but also recaps the Hoosiers' very successful season and Grace Berger's career. She also does a little dive into what the team will look like next year, and closes out by previewing this weekend's Sweet Sixteen
Indiana's roller-coaster season ended in disappointing fashion on Sunday, falling 85-69 to Miami in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament. We recap the loss, talk through the issues that led to it, and discuss what lies ahead for IU men's basketball as they face a future that will likely look quite different than the present and recent past.
Indiana makes the second round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016, knocking off Kent State and looking pretty good doing it. Scott and DoctorGC walk through the highlights of the game, discussing TJD's dominance, Race Thompson's best game, and the contributions of the supporting cast as they stymied the Golden Flashes defensively. Then we welcome Zach Singer to the show to give a thorough evalaution of Purdue's shocking and hilarious loss to Fairleigh Dickinson, and try to put ...
Scott and DoctorGC meet up for a rare in-person podcast on the eve of the NCAA Tournament. We discuss: Our surprise that the game is even being played, given the critical consensus The psychological weight being carried by IU (and their fans) The importance of getting out from under that weight What IU has to do --- and avoid doing --- if they want to win Some considerations for putting this season in a reasonable conte
Scott talks with John Elrod - @johnelrod_19 - to preview IU's First Round NCAA Match-up against Kent State.
Amanda gets you ready for Indiana women's basketball's first weekend of NCAA Tournament play with quick hits about each team the Hoosiers could potentially face.
Indiana men's team ended up with the 4 seed in the Midwest. We talk about that selection, the matchup againt 13 seed Kent State, the potential matchups in the second round, and the region overall. We also look at the Indiana women's team draw, as the Hoosiers will host the first two round before feeding into one of the Greenville regionals.
Indiana's Big Ten Tournament ends the way all of their other Big Ten Tournaments have ended, as they lose to Penn State by four. We break down what happened in the game, the issues IU has had down the stretch with effort and focus, and what that might mean for IU's NCAA prospects. We also discuss the seeding possibilities for IU and whether the Penn State loss had any impact on it.
Indiana seized control of their quarterfinal matchup vs Maryland early in the second half and didn't let it go, defeating the Terps by 10 and advancing to play Penn State in today's semifinal. Scott and DoctorGC break down last night's game, talk about the improvement of Jalen Hood-Schifino and the steady brillance of Trayce Jackson-Davis, and focus on the key elements of the matchup versus the Nittany Lions. We also evaluate the NCAA seeding implications of last night's win, and where IU may la...
We preview Indiana's first matchup in the Big Ten Tournament as they face off in the nightcap against 6th-seeded Maryland. We talk through IU's concerning trend lines, how Maryland has fared since the two teams met in College Park, and what Indiana needs to do to pull out a victory at the United Center.
Scott @CrimsonCast317 is joined by Jerod Morris of @AssemblyCall to put this regular season into context, find the right mind space to have going into March, and discuss the legacy and fate of one of the relics of IUBB History.
Scott @CrimsonCast317 is joined by Joe from @131Sports to discuss all the bracket possibilities for each B1G Team going into the B1G Tournament.
We speak of IU's "had 'em all the way" victory against Michigan on senior night, the mercurial nature of this roster, the overall successes of the 2022-23 season, IU's bleak Big Ten Tournament history, and the potential matchups IU will face in Chicago.
On this edition of the Bracket Racket, we run through where the field sits as of Sunday morning 3/5, and talk through the top 16 overall teams in the field, the bottom of the at-large bracket, and answer some questions, including: Who are the most dangerous 1 seeds How do the 4/5 seeds stack up What method should you use to pick game winners once the field is selected?
Scott is joined by Thomas from BT Powerhouse to reivew the B1G season and preview how teams will do in March. The internet and cell service caused lots of problems with this podcast, so apologize in advance, it's a bit choppy!
On this episode... Tony Adragna joins us to talk about IU's peculiar struggles against Iowa, from beyond the three point line, and on the offensive glass Scott and DoctorGC discuss the psychological uncertainty coming out of the Iowa game and how it affects the way people feel about this team We answer listener questions on a variety of topics Pink Floyd comes up in an unexpected way
This week, Amanda previews the Big Ten Tournament, taking a look at the bracket and the biggest threats to Indiana's championship aspirations.
Indiana walks into Mackey Arena and beats Purdue on the road for the first time in a decade. We go deep in recapping the game and the fallout from the game, including: The transcendent performance by Jalen Hood-Schifino Trayce Jackson-Davis's in-game adaptations Mike Woodson's coaching masterclass Trey Galloway and Miller Kopp's key contributions The ramifications of this game on IU's Big Ten and NCAA seeding Plus we take questions from social media and preview a potential FranCon situation at A...
Amanda has a special guest on this week - her twin sister Evelyn! They talk through Indiana's final regular season home game against Purdue, the team as a whole, and lots more relating to basketball and life.
You have questions about Bracketology. The Bracket Racket has answers. We delve into the mysteries and confusions of the college basketball selection process, including: Why teams get placed in certain geographical sites Why there are "random" sites assigned to regionals How teams get compared by the committee Why the committee critieria seem different from year to year How to evaluate team resumes What the Top 16 reveal from the committee taught us about their thinking this year...
Hoosiers win! IU knocks off Illinois. We talk about Indiana's comeback, the need to chill out a bit about this team's games, and how IU's current bracketology setup looks heading into a tough weekend on the road.
Scott and DoctorGC reconvene the podcast to talk IU basketball's loss vs Northwestern, the need for a more collective level of output and effort from the roster, the lack of depth that the team is dealing with, the current situation in relation to NCAA seeding, and more. NOTE: Scott swears in this one a bunch, so hide the children.
Scott @CrimsonCast317 is joined by Joe from @131Sports to discuss: Being a top ranked Bracketologist on Bracket Matrix What Indiana's "Alligator Mouth" looks like right now Overall impressions of the B1G, and who are the teams behind Purdue NCAA Selection Committee conspiracy theories Why it might not hurt Indiana to drop to the 5 seed line
The Bracket Racket returns! Zach and DoctorGC take an in-depth look at the NCAA tournament selection process, reviewing the current state of the field and talking about the selection and seeding chances of teams across the country. On this episode we discuss: The top of the field. Who's the consensus 1 seed group? Who is in the group below? The oddities being created by the Big 12's collective NET ratings How Indiana and UConn compare to others in the 3-4-5 seed lines The looming basketball trag...
