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Ep 1059 - IUWBB and the Full-Court Press, Triple-Doubles, and Scoring Records (and More) Feb 10, 2024

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On this week's episode, Kevin and Amanda discuss what went wrong for Indiana at Ohio State and how they were able to bounce back from that loss to beat Michigan State in one of the best games of the season at Assembly Hall. They also preview the Hoosiers' matchup against Purdue on Sunday, which is set to be one of the most monumental games in program history, as Mackenzie Holmes is only 17 points away from becoming the program's all-time leading scorer.

Ep 1058 - Listener Questions Feb 08, 2024

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We asked for questions, and you folks delivered! We tackle some listener questions about:

What IU needs to do to make the NCAA tournament
How the Big Ten - SEC alliance might affect college basketball, Notre Dame, and other items
How a good offesason might affect Mike Woodson's status
Why being an IU basketball fan feels so frustrating

Plus a few others. We didn't get to all of them, which means we'll be doing a second Q&A soon to get to some of those. Thanks to all of you who wrote in!

Ep 1057 - A Problematic Loss Feb 04, 2024

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Indiana fell apart at home against Penn State, getting outscored by 18 points in the second half and dropping a game that they simply could not afford to lose. Scott and Galen break down the loss, discussing some of the key moments that went wrong and the larger implications from the game. We also discuss the Back Home Network get-together at The Upstairs Pub, which was a delightful time that allowed us to see many of you in the audience. Thank you for taking the time to join us and we'll see you next year!

Ep 1056 - IUWBB wins at College Park and looks toward Ohio State Feb 02, 2024

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This week, Kevin and Amanda look at Indiana's first-ever win over Maryland at the Xfinity Center and then preview the highly anticipated top-ten matchup against Ohio State.

Ep 1055 - Win over Iowa Jan 31, 2024

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Galen and Scott are back together and they discuss the recent IUBB win over Iowa, if the slight change in offensive philosophy can extend throughout the season and go through the season happiness index for the last twenty years.
If you are going to be in Bloomington this weekend, join us at Upstairs to watch the IU v Penn St game, then stick around for a live taping of Assembly Call.

Ep 1054 - Crossover Episode with Jerod Morris Jan 23, 2024

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It is Bye Week for IU basketball, which means it's a good time to check in with Back Home Network patriarch and Assembly Call host Jerod Morris to talk about what we've witnessed out of IU men's basketball this year. We talk more specifically about the situations this team has found itself in strategically and schematically, and discuss the roster shortcomings and question marks around how the team was constructed. There's some discussion of recruiting ramifications, portal usage, and what exactly makes IU an attractive destination for players moving forward. We also discuss our thoughts on how this season is likely to end, and what sorts of things IU can do to ensure that the program's trajectory is in good shape headed into the offseason, given what's already occured this season.

Ep 1053 - Micro and Macro with Zach Osterman Jan 23, 2024

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Zach Osterman of the Indy Star joins the podcast for a discussion about the forces surrounding the reactions to IU men's basketball struggling this season. Are fans being unfair in evaluating a team that most thought would have to take a step back this season? Does the current coaching staff have to pay for the sins of previous coaching staffs? Or are the reactions to losses to so many superior teams tied into a reasonable set of concerns about program trajectory? That and more, plus some talk at the end about the first two months of the Cignetti era of IU football, on this episode of CrimsonCast.

Ep 1052 - What Indiana WBB's Loss to Iowa and Win Over Purdue Mean Going Forward Jan 23, 2024

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This week, Kevin and Amanda dive into Indiana's loss to Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and the Hoosiers' wins over Minnesota and Purdue, discussing what all of those games mean for the team going forward. They touch on the state of the Big Ten overall and talk about what Indiana needs to focus on in their week-long midseason break.

Ep 1051 - When The Apathy Hits Jan 18, 2024

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Scott and Galen are back, talking about IU men's basketball and the exceedingly disappointing performance against Purdue on Tuesday. We chat about the core problems with the way the team is playing, some of the larger roster construction and maintenance issues, and a worrying lack of team culture. We also chat about how much of this is fixable, how much of it was inevitable, and what happens next.

Ep 1050 - College Sports Business with SBJ's Ben Portnoy Jan 18, 2024

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On a special episode of CrimsonCast, the doctor gets a chance to sit down with Sports Business Journal's Ben Portnoy (an IU Sports Media alumnus) for a conversation about many of the market forces shaping and changing college sports. We discuss NIL, coaching compensation, player movement, the Ohio State AD situation, and where Title IX may fit into the NCAA's proposed NIL legislation.

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