*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* As IU gears up for a crucial 2025 season, the guys on the offensive side of the ball look to replicate a lot of their success from last year. Curt Cignetti has a new QB1 in town, as Fernando Mendoza takes over for Kurtis Rourke. Roman Hemby, Lee Beebe, and Pat Coogan are among the vital new names that will aim to light up the scoreboard. What should you expect from the Hoosiers offense in 2025? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitt...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Darian DeVries has gotten through most, if not all, of his first offseason. He started by securing his son Tucker's commitment, and a couple of days ago, grabbed Serbian freshman Aleksa Ristic. What do we like and dislike from DeVries' decisions? What are some reasonable goals for IUBB in year one? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehoosiersound/ • In...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Wednesday night, Darian DeVries got a double victory in the portal, with Jasai Miles (UNF) and Tayton Conerway (Troy) pledging to the Hoosiers. Miles and Conerway add to Indiana's backcourt, as IU continues to renovate their playing style for the upcoming season. What do we think of the two additions? Are there realistic player comparisons for Miles and Conerway? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/theho...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Tuesday, Hoosier Nation received exciting news that Lamar Wilkerson chose Darian DeVries and IU over Kentucky. Wilkerson shot 44% from three last season for Sam Houston St. What does Wilkerson's commitment signify for DeVries? How do we think DeVries has done in the portal through a month on the job? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehoosiersound/...
Apr 20, 2025•57 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* IU's month-long search has come to an end, as Scott Dolson officially named former Drake and WVU coach Darian DeVries as IU's 31st head coach on Tuesday afternoon. Do we like the hire? What should DeVries' roster-building strategy look like? With the portal opening Monday, what should his top priorities be from day one? How high should expectations be for DeVries in year one and the rest of his tenure? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After a productive trip to the Pacific Northwest, where the Hoosiers smacked Washington and barely fell short at Oregon (thanks, refs), IU comes back to Assembly Hall for the regular season finale. It's a big one, as the Hoosiers will take on the Buckeyes on Senior Day with both teams on the bubble. What are the keys to victory? What lessons can IU learn from recent games to help them the rest of the season? WEBSITE: https://www.indianah...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Are the Hoosiers playing their best basketball of the season right now? It certainly seems like it, as IU finished off a stretch of 11 straight Quad-I games with an inspiring win over rivals Purdue. Nithin and Matt give their reactions to the win and how it impacts IU's March Madness case. The guys also dive into the IUBB head coaching search and what factors need to be considered before officially making their decision. WEBSITE: https:/...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 17 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* It's been a frustrating season for the men's basketball team, as IU sits 68th in the NET rankings on the morning of January 28th. In year four, Mike Woodson has seen his team lose several games by large margins, as well as see one slip away vs. Maryland at home. What are the underlying issues with IUBB? Who are some of the hot coaching names we'd like to see Scott Dolson pursue? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twit...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers showed they can win games a different way on Saturday, leaning on a fierce defense and ruthless run game to dispatch Washington by multiple scores. GameDay was a movie, the atmosphere was unbelievable, and the team kept rolling. Now, a road game in East Lansing awaits. What can you expect out of the Hoosiers? How likely is Kurtis Rourke to play? Also, stop ranking Ohio State above IU. WEBSITE: https...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers SMASHED Nebraska 56-7 on Saturday in one of the best environments and performances in IUFB history. The offensive line was awesome, the pass rush dominant, and the receivers exceptional. One issue: Kurtis Rourke suffered a thumb injury that will knock him out from IU's next matchup. The Hoosiers are No. 13 in the country, and they face Washington on Saturday with the Huskies coming off a bye. Can IU...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers were FIRST to clinch bowl eligibility in FBS this season, with IU dispatching Northwestern, 41-24, in Evanston. That win pushed the Hoosiers up to No. 18 in the AP Poll, and fans are dreaming bigger than ever. What are the different paths for the Hoosiers as they make a run to the Big Ten title game and the CFP? How does a one-loss IU resume stack up against other teams? What should Hoosier fans roo...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers continued their dominance over September opposition, racking up a point differential of 165 through four games. Now, IU completely switches their attention to Big Ten play, as Maryland visits Bloomington on Saturday. What should Hoosier fans expect? Is it time to RANK Indiana? What other observations do the guys have about this team? Big Ten title game? CFP? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twi...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers took care of business in the first couple games, dominating FIU and smashing Western Illinois. Now, Big Ten season kicks off, with IU favored on the road at UCLA at the Rose Bowl. Should expectations change for the 2024 Hoosiers after how they looked in the first two games? Is the ceiling higher? What has stood about Cignetti thus far? We also predict IU/UCLA and look at other B1G games this week. W...
Sep 24, 2024•46 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Scott Dolson hired Curt Cignetti on Nov. 30, over 270 days ago. After a highly productive and entertaining offseason, Indiana football finally takes the field for its season opener on Saturday against FIU. What should you expect out of the Hoosiers this season? What are some reasonable goals for Cignetti in year one? How many wins can this team get now that the Big Ten East has dissolved? How does the conference look as a whole? WEBSITE:...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* What a fascinating few days some former Hoosiers had during Assembly Ball's run at TBT in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Yogi Ferrell, Miller Kopp, and others donned Indiana colors once again, winning two games and getting knocked out in the round of 16. Which IU alumni could join the squad next year? Also, Big Ten media days are underway this week for football, with Curt Cignetti speaking on Thursday. What stands out about IUFB with fall camp aroun...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* The world of IUBB never fails to entertain. Nithin and Matt give their NEUTRAL and AGENDA-FREE take on Hoosier Hysterics' meeting with Mike Woodson. How can NIL management continue to improve as we approach three years since it became a staple of college sports? Also, does IU have an NIL problem? Who's the voice of leadership in the program? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook: ht...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* As Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers head into a critical summer, Nithin and Matt dive into the objectives for each player as things currently stand. The guys give THREE words to summarize each player's goals as the team looks to meet, and potentially exceed, top 15 expectations. WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehoosiersound/ • Instagram: https://www.in...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media! Finally, it's time to take a breath during this college basketball season. Rice, Ballo, Tucker, Carlyle, Goode, and Hatton are on the squad. Galloway, Reneau, Mgbako, Cupps, Leal, and Newton are back. One scholly remains. Nithin and Matt reflect on a WILD offseason, where Mike Woodson and the staff hit a HOME RUN (well, until the games begin). Is the preseason top 15 hype deserved? Is it excessive, or not enough?? WEBSITE: https://www.indi...
Jun 06, 2024•46 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson is showing that he can adapt to the transfer portal era just fine. After landing Kel'el Ware last year, Woodson snagged Myles Rice and Oumar Ballo over the last few days. Rice and Ballo both received All-Pac-12 honors last year. What will the two newest Hoosiers bring to the team next year? How should IU attack the last four scholarship spots? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound...
Apr 21, 2024•56 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers have a bunch of scholarships to fill, and the first commit is on the board. Bryson Tucker, from Bishop O'Connell HS in the DMV, pledged to Indiana after the G-League Ignite team folded. The 5-star forward will join IU as a freshman this upcoming season. What will the McDonald's All-American bring to the table? What should we look for in year one? Also, Mackenzie Mgbako is BACK for another season! WEBSITE: ht...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* It's been a little over a week since the portal opened, and IU has already reached out to 20 portal prospects, per reports. Nithin and Matt dive into some of their favorite options and start to envision what IU's 2024/25 roster could look like. The guys also celebrate IUWBB's run to the Sweet 16. When's the Mackenzie Holmes statue getting built? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After IU's lopsided season-ending defeat to Nebraska on Friday night, the Hoosiers now turn their attention to a MASSIVE spring and summer. Portal season is here. Matt and Nithin give their final thoughts on what happened to the Hoosiers this past season, what worked, and what didn't. Also, they give a FULL rundown of the different players IU can target in the portal and what the Hoosiers' approach should look like. WEBSITE: https://www....
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Sound the alarms. As the Hoosiers close a season where they'll need a miracle to make the NCAA Tournament, 2024 5-star forward Liam McNeeley pulled his commitment from the Hoosiers, requesting a release from his NLI. This move raises even more concern about Mike Woodson's tenure as IUBB's head coach. What's the recruiting plan, with portal season starting March 18? What about his playing style? Are there any silver linings to this move? ...
Mar 24, 2024•50 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* A week ago, who could've predicted that we'd see Indiana look uninspired and fatigued in dark gray alternate uniforms after seven days off against a short-handed Northwestern team plagued by foul trouble? That's what happened. IU got their butts kicked by Purdue, then showed absolutely no interest in a home game against Northwestern on Sunday afternoon. In between, IU decided to collaborate with Adidas and Fear of God on an alternate uni...
Feb 24, 2024•57 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After a disastrous home loss to Penn St., Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers kept their AWFUL play going through the first half at Ohio St. Then, the comeback happened. Leal, Galloway, and Reneau helped IU storm back from 18 down to clinch a sweep of the Buckeyes. Where's Anthony Leal been all season? What do Matt and Nithin think of the job Mike Woodson has done so far? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/theho...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers had a great win over Ohio St. on Saturday, IU could not carry the positive play on the road, falling 66-57 in a brutal performance at Rutgers. What happened to IU's experienced guards, and can it be fixed? What about the free shooting? Winning on the road is hard, do IU fans need to relax? Nithin and Matt break it all down, as well as preview IU's Friday night home tilt vs. the emerging Minnesota Golde...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana's non-conference schedule concluded with a bumpy win over Kennesaw State, confirming that the Hoosiers will once again have no bad losses on their resume before Big Ten play. Mike Woodson's squad will now take on Nebraska and Ohio St. this week. KenPom project Indiana as an underdog in each game, but both games are in winnable range for IU. Matt and Nithin discuss hot topics about this team and break down both games as IU tries t...
Jan 03, 2024•57 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* What more can you say about coach Curt Cignetti thus far? In his first portal window as IUFB head coach, he convinced a couple of IU stalwarts, LT Carter Smith and WR Donaven McCulley, to return to Bloomington in 2024. How will that affect IUFB's 2024 campaign? What are we expecting from the Hoosiers next year? What weaknesses do they still have to address? Can the James Madison model work in the Big Ten? Matt and Nithin break it all dow...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers crushed Maryland in Friday night's opener, thanks to Kel'el Ware and Trey Galloway's strong performances. Then, as seven-point underdogs, IU went to Ann Arbor and left with a B1G road win to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2018! Nithin and Matt discuss what the Hoosiers have done will since their first few games. Does IU's three-point deficiency matter? How important is it for Xavier Johnson to return? ...
Dec 08, 2023•58 min
*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Thursday, IU athletic director Scott Dolson made a much-anticipated decision, hiring James Madison coach Curt Cignetti to take over as the 30th head coach in Indiana football history. Nithin and Matt discuss the move, as well as IU football's prospects in a new era of the Big Ten. Is life easier or harder now? What should expectations look like in 2024? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min
