Hummel’s appeal uniquely universal
Purdue's heart-breaking loss Sunday had more than followers of the black and gold crying. But wipe your tears. Robbie Hummel wouldn't want it any other way.
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Big Red propels Big Ten tourney to record attendance
Though it's not entirely for the reason many would expect, higher attendance this year likely pushed the tournament's economic impact to new heights.
Future of IU’s Assembly Hall will generate chorus of boos
Despite many complaints about the charmless 41-year-old basketball venue, IU has no plans to replace or renovate the Hoosiers' hoops home.
IU basketball program proving it’s bigger than Bob Knight
It’s OK to admit it. IU basketball made Bob Knight. Not the other way around. The proof is in the roar of the crowd at Assembly Hall these days. The proof comes from the program's financials during its darkest days.
Texas remains college football’s financial No. 1
While Alabama topped LSU for the BCS national football championship, the Longhorns have been crowned financial kings among college football's elite teams. Tide is No. 6 financially and LSU is No. 8, according to a new study.
NCAA goes public with hoops tournament selection criteria
NCAA officials are raising the curtain on the wizards making the selections and seedings for its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. But will that quash or fuel the debate over who gets in and who doesn't?
Indiana poised to become a basketball state once again
With the Pacers and IU re-emerging as contenders and the Colts floundering, Indiana sports fans are primed to re-embrace their Hoosier hysteria roots. But what happens when Peyton Manning returns or Andrew Luck is drafted is anybody's guess.
NCAA boss’ remarks could rekindle debate on IU’s phone call violations
Under the new direction of NCAA President Mark Emmert, IU and Kelvin Sampson might have been spared the severe torching they endured in 2008.
College football playoff may be closer than people think
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Monday that changes to the current BCS format are likely following the 2012-13 season.
New NBA pact could kill NCAA’s one-and-done dilemma
College basketball may be one of the biggest benefactors of the soon-to-be ratified National Basketball Association labor settlement.
Penn State could sully inaugural Big Ten Football Championship
You have to wonder how many Big Ten and Indianapolis tourism officials will be rooting hard for Wisconsin this weekend when the Badgers play Penn State at Madison.
College football financial listing reveals winners, losers
A college finance professor recently completed a 242-page study that values college football programs like Wall Street stocks. For the first time, the entire ranking is released publicly.
Big Ten needs to change name, boycott Notre Dame
In this era of change, it's time for the Big Ten to make radical changes or get left behind.
Two former Colts join staff of local tech start-up
The Tyros LLC, which recently added a former Purdue star to its roster, hopes to make life of athletics directors, game officials and organizers easier with new software application.
Cheaney’s hiring is significant sign for IU
The hiring of former player Calbert Cheaney by Indiana University shows that relations are finally thawing between the school and Bob Knight or at least the backlash from Knight's firing is fading.
Big Ten coup much bigger score for Colts than Pacers
Colts' owner Jim Irsay likely will score more than 10 percent of the total economic impact from the Big Ten Championship football game with little capital outlay.
Tourney would have been different in Knight, Keady era
Though Big Ten tournament attendance in Indianapolis is up this year, it would be exponentially higher if IU and Purdue were rival powerhouses.
Pat Knight takes parting shot at IU, not Texas Tech
With most of the administrators behind the Bob Knight firing departed from IU, his adoring fans are the ones The General's snubs are hurting the most.
Big Ten blows call on division names
Commissioner's logic on new divisions names is hard to follow.
IU’s new football coach will need special vision
IU faithful must hope that new football coach Kevin Wilson is as good at mining hidden gems as athletics director Fred Glass.