Derek Schultz: Scintillating Sycamores could be next Cinderella
Indiana State got off to a 10-1 start, riding its longest winning streak (nine games) since the halcyon days of the legendary Larry Bird.
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Prez of Indy-based NCAA drawing on lessons learned as Massachusetts governor
Navigating potentially choppy political waters was a skill Charlie Baker honed as a Republican in a Democratic state, adapting to a sometimes frosty political environment by making as many allies as possible and choosing his fights carefully.
Penn State close to hiring former IU coach Tom Allen as defensive coordinator, sources say
Penn State coach James Franklin is looking for a replacement for Manny Diaz, who spent the last two seasons as defensive coordinator before leaving earlier this month to become head coach at Duke.
Cignetti hoping for smooth transition to IU after hiring seven assistant coaches from prior staff
New Indiana University head football coach Curt Cignetti has a plan to make a smooth transition into his new job—hiring all of his coordinators from his previous staff at James Madison University.
Boilermaker Alliance names growth strategist Neff as new CEO
The not-for-profit organization that helps Purdue University student-athletes use their name, image and likeness to boost charitable organizations has a new leader.
Donor-backed collectives face changes if colleges pay athletes directly
Donor-fueled collectives that raise money and funnel it to college athletes through name, image and likeness opportunities they facilitate probably won’t go away entirely if NCAA President Charlie Baker’s proposals for paying athletes become reality. But changes will be inevitable.
Creating new tier for big-money college sports is just a start, NCAA president says
NCAA President Charlie Baker said his groundbreaking proposal is just the beginning as he tries to shift the association to be more proactive than reactive.
UPDATE: NCAA president calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
NCAA President Charlie Baker is seeking a new tier of Division I in which schools with the most athletic resources can offer unlimited educational benefits, enter into name, image and likeness partnerships with athletes, and directly pay them through a trust fund.
UPDATE: IU hires James Madison’s Cignetti as new football coach
Curt Cignetti, 62, has spent the past five seasons at James Madison University, which plays in the Sun Belt Conference.
UPDATE: Tom Allen out as IU football coach after Big Ten record buyout
Three consecutive losing seasons and a three-year conference record of 3-24 cost Allen his dream job on Sunday, when the two sides reached a financial settlement of $15.5 million to part ways.
Harbaugh to serve out suspension after settlement with Big Ten
Jim Harbaugh, a former quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, was suspended last Friday by the Big Ten Conference, three weeks after an investigation by the Indianapolis-based NCAA into the sign-stealing allegations emerged.
Derek Schultz: The one-game season
Dating back to 1890, the Monon Bell Classic between the elite west central Indiana institutions, separated by just 27 miles, is the 12th-most-played series in all of college football.
Butler University athletic director Collier announces retirement
Barry Collier, who has overseen Butler’s athletic programs since 2006, plans to step down effective April 30, 2024.
Judge’s ruling in latest antitrust lawsuit against NCAA could lead to billions in damages
Class-action status in the damages portion of an antitrust lawsuit against the Indianapolis-based NCAA was granted by a federal judge on Friday, a decision that could put the association on the hook for a potential multibillion dollar payout to former and current college athletes.
Bob Knight’s moves with 1984 Olympic team showed his scouting skills matched his tactical skills
When Knight constructed the last American amateur Olympic team to win gold, he relied on the same philosophy that led the Indiana University Hoosiers to his first two national championships.
Mark Montieth: A word to describe the late Bob Knight? Complex.
He’ll ultimately be remembered for his coaching acumen, of course. His teams featured what for his era was the ultimate brand of basketball. Controlled pace, crisp ball movement, careful shot selection and stout defense.
Players, colleagues remember Knight as innovator, champion
Those who played for, worked with or competed against Bob Knight expressed their thoughts after the death of the legendary coach.
Hoosier coaching legend Bob Knight dies at 83
Robert Montgomery “Bobby” Knight, who led Indiana University to three NCAA basketball championships, died Wednesday, his family announced.
NCAA probe began after firm obtained evidence from Michigan computers
Evidence obtained by an investigative firm suggests the sign-stealing scandal’s impact could broaden beyond the suspension of one low-level assistant. Coach Jim Harbaugh, a former Indianapolis Colts quarterback, has denied any knowledge of the scheme.
NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing
NCAA President Charlie Baker warned that without congressional action, Division II and III schools might abandon their athletic programs.