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Ep 1241 - IU lands Prince-Alexander Moody Jun 30, 2025

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IU men's basketball secured their first commitment of the 2026 class, pulling in 4-star guard Prince-Alexander Moody. GC is joined by Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth from X's and Joe's to scout the newest Hoosier, discuss his future fit within the program, and talk about Indiana's renewed recruiting efforts in the DMV.

Ep 1240 - Pacers Lose Game 7 in Excruciating Fashion Jun 23, 2025

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Scott and GC talk through an absolute gut punch of a loss for the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. We discuss the impact of Haliburton's achilles tear, the difficulty in processing the injury in real-time, where this loss lands in the ranking of "worst losses ever" that the two of us have experienced as fans, and the implications of the injury on the Pacers franchise moving forward. We also discuss whether the Pacers may actually be the most cursed franchise in the NBA at this point.

Ep 1239 - Indiana Pacers Game 7 Preview Jun 21, 2025

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Scott and Galen recap an amazing night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where we both were in attendance to watch the Indiana Pacers run away with Game 6. We walk through the biggest moments and top contributors, and talk about the atmosphere leading into the game. We then preview Game 7 between the Pacers and the Thunder --- talking through the keys for both teams, looking at the statistics from the first six games of the series, and talking through what an NBA title would mean for the Pacers franchise and the city of Indianapolis.
NOTE: We actually did make some predictions for this game, but recorded them as a separate video on our Substack, so go check it out there!

Ep 1237 - Ben Portnoy talks House Settlement Jun 15, 2025

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We welcome back Ben Portnoy from Sports Business Journal, as we continue to unpack the House Settlement and its effects on college sports. We discuss the NIL clearinghouse, the sudden wave of optimism in certain college sports leadership circles, how revenue sharing may end up working, and some of the other key elements that Ben is hearing about in his role as college sports business reporter.

Ep 1236 - How College Athletics Got Here Jun 14, 2025

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On this episode of CrimsonCast, we take a look at the financial and organizational elements that have led to the current situation in college athletics. Huge increases in revenue, the creation of new television networks, and a lack of willingness to include athletes in the business structure have combined with predictable court rulings that leave the current system in a precarious position. We aren't sure where it's going yet, but this podcast gives you some sense of where it's been and how it evolved over time.
(NOTE: The audio version of this podcast on Apple has the intro music, while the video version on YouTube and Spotify does not due to some techincal issues. Apologies and we'll do better next time!)

Ep 1235 - Examining the House Settlement, and recapping Pacers - OKC Game 1 Jun 07, 2025

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Welcome to the post-settlement era. At 9 PM eastern on Friday June 6th, the presiding judge in the House settlement approved the terms of the deal --- effectively waving the green flag on an era where athletes can be paid directly by athletic departments, where NIL deals are evaluated through a fair market value system, and where schools can opt in (or opt out) of being a part of top-level college athletics. We talk through the terms of the settlement and look ahead to some of the challenges that college athletics likely will face as a result of this. Later on in the show, we discuss the Pacers improbable Game 1 victory, and what that might mean for the rest of the series.

Ep 1234 - Crimsoncast Goes Right Up Meridian Jun 03, 2025

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We're back with more Pacers talk, as Scott and GC are joined by Tony Adragna to talk about the team's exciting 4-2 series win over the Knicks and preview the NBA Finals matchup against the Thunder. We discuss how the Pacers got here in terms of roster construction, how they beat the Knicks, and how they match up against Oklahoma City.

Ep 1233 - Recapping an Indianapolis Memorial Day Weekend May 28, 2025

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Galen and Scott throw down some non-IU content, talking about their experiences at this year's Indianapolis 500 --- from the weather issues to the lack of exciting racing down the stretch to the tech inspection issues that overshadowed so much of the race this year. We then pivot to our experiences at Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We discussed the Pacers on-court matchup with the Knicks and how it has evolved over the series, the wild atmosphere for Game 4 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and what to expect for the rest of the series.

Ep 1232 - Bringing Back The Bison May 28, 2025

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Scott and the doctor are joined by Jeremy Gray, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for IU Athletics, to talk about the long-awaited return of Hoosier The Bison -- an actual mascot for Indiana. Jeremy talks through the background of the bison as a mascot concept at IU, the student-led movement that took things to the next level over the past few years, and the creative process behind the reveal of the new mascot.

Ep 1231 - Indiana Football Check-In with Taylor Lehman May 23, 2025

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Taylor Lehman of Bite-Sized Bison joins DoctorGC to talk IU football! We recap Indiana's spring season, discussing the transfer portal additions that the Hoosiers made and how they have shaped the roster for the upcoming season. We also take an in-depth look at each of the position groups and get Taylor's thoughts on where they stand --- and how they stack up against Big Ten competition. We also discuss some of IU's recent recruiting successes, and why the 2026 class feels different from past years. Finally, we look at IU's SP+ projections for the 2025 season, how those compare to 2024's projections, and the pivot games that Indiana will need to win this year.

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