I know. I know. I know! You never thought you’d read that from me. But I’m serious. Although I’m sure Louisville fans are ecstatic that the connection of their arch-rival’s coach to a team that the NCAA has forced to vacate 38 wins (including a trip to the National Championship game) has taken the national…
I’ve been given several opportunities to go to an IU basketball game this year. I’ve had to turn them down on each occasion because of scheduling conflicts. But not anymore! I get to go to the Michigan State game tomorrow night, which also happens to be Senior Night! I’m excited. It’ll be the first time…
I know liztoddis waiting on the edge of her seat to hear my thoughts about Greenspan’s resignation. Here it goes: I keep thinking of an old tale about a boy who picked up a rattlesnake. Greenspan knew Sampson’s history. Instead of watching him like a hawk, he allowed him to keep doing what he did….
Christy’s step-mom’s mother passed away on Friday. Although it really wasn’t unexpected, that doesn’t necessarily make it less painful. We were in Mooresville all day today for the visitation and the funeral. Then we all went out to eat, which was a good thing because today’s also Christy’s birthday and I was concerned that we…
December 17, 1988. If memory serves correctly, that was the last time I had been to an IU game in person. I’ve watched countless games on TV (no thanks to the Big Ten Network this year), but I’d only been to one actual game before. My uncle managed to get some tickets to the Big…
Sampson lied IU’s season died. I know. Creative, huh? But that’s about all I have to say right now. Thanks a lot, Kelvin! You certainly left a nice mess in the wake of your own self-destruction. I hope you’re proud of yourself. I just got back from watching IU in the Big Ten Tournament. I…
Well – I kinda lied. I said I wouldn’t post anything about IU today – unless something develops. It sounds like things are moving towards a resolution. * WTHR (Indy’s NBC affiliate) broke the story that Sampson is done at IU. * The Hoosier Scoop, based in Bloomington, has mobilized on this story. * A…
This was the weekend I was looking forward to. In fact, at one point I was hoping to take the family down to Bloomington today. It’s been circled on my calendar for weeks. ESPN’s GameDay is at the IU campus. This was supposed to be a celebration of the return of IU basketball to the…
From the NCAA’s list of allegations: “Concerning Sampson’s provision of false or misleading information, Sampson repeatedly provided the institution and the enforcement staff false information regarding his involvement in violations of the Committee on Infractions’ recruiting restrictions.” (emphasis mine) Not good. Not good at all. I think I need to watch my kids dance some…
Today, IU is going public with the allegations that the NCAA has delivered to them. We all knew this day was coming, but it sounds like things are worse than I’d hoped. Not good. Not good at all. I have so many thoughts about this, but I just can’t bring myself to write them down…