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.
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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.
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports
Baker, who took over as president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA in March, has been spending a lot of time in Washington, D.C., lobbying lawmakers to help college sports with a federal law to regulate how athletes can be compensated for their fame.
Expanding Big Ten weighs rivalries, TV ratings, travel to make football schedule
The Big Ten calls its scheduling model Flex Protect XVIII, which locks in important annual rivalry games like Indiana-Purdue but doesn’t require every team to have the same number of protected games.
NCAA to consider NIL proposals for agent registry, deal disclosure
Since the NCAA lifted its ban on college athletes earning money for use of their names, images and likenesses in summer 2021, it has been operating without detailed rules regarding NIL.
Hinkle Fieldhouse to host final four of new NCAA women’s hoops tourney
Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse will host the final fours of both the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament and the men’s National Invitation Tournament in April.
Indiana Sports Corp. bids to keep Big Ten football title game in Indy through 2028
The ISC also is submitting a bid to the conference to host its 2025 and 2027 men’s and women’s basketball championships.
NCAA says threats were made after football player’s waiver denial
The NCAA said its national office in Indianapolis was coordinating with law enforcement to deal with possibly criminal threats against committee members.
Revenue-sharing with major college football players an idea gaining traction
While many in and around college sports believe revenue-sharing with major college football players is inevitable, those in position to affect change are more cautious.
As college football season arrives, schools pay monitors to stop players, staff from gambling
The spread of legalized sports gambling—and some early scandals—have captured the full attention of athletic departments and conference offices. All major conferences are paying independent betting monitors to make sure their athletes abide by the rules—and to catch those who are not.
Mike Woodson’s initial success prompts IU to give coach $1M pay raise
Woodson has four years remaining on his contract after leading his alma mater to consecutive NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament appearances for the first time in a decade.
Big Ten Conference adds Oregon, Washington as members
Meanwhile, the Big 12 completed its raid of the beleaguered Pac-12 by adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah.
Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion, sources say
A group of Big Ten Conference presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble, two people familiar with the conversations said.