CrimsonCast

Scott and DoctorGC recap the Hoosiers' big win in Ann Arbor, as they knock off the Michigan Wolverines by a point in a game that saw both teams struggle, but IU ultimately prevail. We discuss the importance of the victory --- to the team's psyche, to the team's postseason aspirations, and to the Big Ten standings. We also discuss Trayce Jackson-Davis's insane statistical consistency and how special the season he's putting up has been.

Indiana travels to Michigan for the first of seven critical games down the stretch. The Hoosiers have a real opportunity to bolster their tournament resume and their seeding potential in the conference, but they travel to take on a Michigan team that is fighting for their postseason lives and has given Indiana fits in past seasons. How will the Hoosiers react coming off of two critical wins against teams above them in the Big Ten standings?

We also provide an update on Indiana's position in bracketology --- how the Hoosiers are currently projected, and what they'd need to do in order to climb above that spot.

Amanda takes a little bit of a different approach this week, and talks about the state of NCAA women's basketball as a whole and why the top teams in the country are so successful. Of course, she also recaps Indiana's wins over Minnesota and Purdue and previews the big week against Iowa and Ohio State.

Indiana knocked off #1 Purdue on Saturday, before a jacked-up crowd at Assembly Hall. Scott and DoctorGC break down what happened in the game, talking about the ebbs and flows from both teams and the performances by both the stars and the role players. We also discuss the relative ceilings of IU and Purdue, the upcoming Rutgers game, and the politics of court storming.

Scott talks with Tony to preview the IU v Purdue game - What are IU's key to success - What do they both NOT want to see to start the game - What has Tony been seeing in the Film Room that makes Zack Edey so successful?

Scott and DoctorGC talk in depth about the IU-Purdue matchup this coming weekend --- the key post matchups, the importance of perimeter play, the TJD/Edey battle, and how this game fits into the larger narrative of Indiana basketball. Are this game and the Rutgers game must-wins? Who's more likely to be right --- the pessimist on the podcast who thinks IU comes up short, or the optimist who thinks IU has demonstrated they're ready and able to rise to the challenge of these sorts of games?

DoctorGC gives a 2023 update on some new spots you may want to check out in the Bloomington Food Scene --- as well as some old favorites that have gotten facelifts or other work done.

It's IU-Purdue Week, and what better way to get ready for the game than by having our old friend Chronic Hoosier back on the podcast. We chat about the leadup to the game, IU's successes and struggles at various times this season, and what the Maryland game tells us about the team. We also preview the game this Saturday.

This week, Amanda recaps Indiana's historic yet "just like any other game" victory in over Ohio State and the Grace Berger breakout game against Rutgers. She highlights the atmosphere and fans at Assembly Hall, and previews Indiana's big week against Minnesota and Purdue.

Scott and DoctorGC are back to talk IU men's basketball, as they recap another good week for Indiana which was capped off by a dominant victory at home over Ohio State. We talk about the key elements of the Hoosiers' style of play and what's been resulting in the successes they've had thus far, plus the importance of how IU's mentality has turned around in the last few weeks. We also discuss some of the interesting statistical elements during the winning streak.

Next we tackle a host of questions from listeners, including the surprise appearance of Kaleb Banks, where Race Thompson fits in the lineup, the current and future ceiling of this year's team, Jalen Hood-Schfiino's draft stock, and how IU's turnaround mirrors previous Hoosier teams. Plus we preview the Maryland and Purdue games, and criticize Groundhog Day as a cynical and damaging marketing scheme.