College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
Indiana Hoosiers basketball
No Verdell Jones III, No problem for Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers were without VJ3, but they certainly owned the three tonight versus New Mexico State in their first NCAA Tournament game since 2008. Verdell Jones III had been a key cog for IU this year, and been the BMOC during some lean years in Bloomington. I'm a little sad he didn't get to play in the tourney given what he's dealt with. Well, I'm not … [Read more...] about No Verdell Jones III, No problem for Indiana Hoosiers
Michigan State’s New Year’s Resolutions: Buckle Down Before Big Ten Play
'Tis the season, my friends, and as 2012 approaches, a few new items may be on Tom Izzo and the Spartans’ “Wish List.” With conference play starting soon, here are a few things that Michigan State will be looking to fine-tune in time for big, bad Big Ten play. … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s New Year’s Resolutions: Buckle Down Before Big Ten Play
Cody Zeller Key to Indiana Hoosiers Rebirth, Undefeated Season
When college basketball season started at Big Ten media day on Oct 27th, you would have been very hard pressed to find any journalist who believed the Indiana Hoosiers would become the final Big Ten team to lose this season. No one saw this renaissance happening this year, and certainly not in this convincing manner. Their 10-0 record includes a win over then #1 Kentucky, … [Read more...] about Cody Zeller Key to Indiana Hoosiers Rebirth, Undefeated Season
Analyzing all 9 Undefeated College Basketball Teams
Nine undefeated teams left in all of college basketball. And none of them are named Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Duke (I listed them twice because ESPN loves them so much), Ohio State, Florida or Kansas. In other words, if you're still undefeated at this point of this season, you are legit- at least to some extent. By mid December, pretty much everyone has played in a … [Read more...] about Analyzing all 9 Undefeated College Basketball Teams
Indiana University Attempts to Get CRAZY Hoosiers Fans Studying
Can you feel the excitement for the Saturday match-up of undefeateds between the Indiana Hoosiers and #1 Kentucky Wildcats? You can in Bloomington. The insane college basketball fans who wait outside the stadium to get in have been told to go home and hit the books- by Indiana University officials! Student season ticket holders who have been standing outside Assembly Hall … [Read more...] about Indiana University Attempts to Get CRAZY Hoosiers Fans Studying
Hoosiers Crush Butler, IU 6-0 while Bulldogs Rebuilding
The sixth victim for the Indiana Hoosiers this season is a much more impressive name than the first five. That's right, IU college basketball is 6-0 this young season; although they beat all nobodies in their first five. Last night Will Sheehey scored a career-high 21 points and Cody Zeller added 16 as Indiana crushed in-state rival Butler 75-59 in the title game of the … [Read more...] about Hoosiers Crush Butler, IU 6-0 while Bulldogs Rebuilding
Big 10 Hoops Media Day: Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Purdue
Thursday was Big Ten basketball media day, and with it came a set of special quotes and soundbites. Sure, this day is all about college basketball message control. The Universities and SIDs trying to manipulate the information they want you to have, but it doesn't mean there aren't some interesting and articulate statements out there. When you get all the coaches and some of … [Read more...] about Big 10 Hoops Media Day: Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Purdue
Indiana Hoosiers Lose Star Maurice Creek FOR SEASON
A crushing blow was suffered by the Indiana Hoosiers today as the University announced Maurice Creek had surgery on his Achilles. His return is unknown, but considering this is happening so close to the start of college basketball season. He's probably done for the season. This is the third serious injury suffered by Creek in the past 22 months. … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Lose Star Maurice Creek FOR SEASON
#72 Indiana Hoosiers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #72 Indiana Hoosiers: College Basketball 111 in 111