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POTB 278: Tim Miles May 22, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
After a week hiatus, Morris and Bozich are back with former Nebraska coach Tim Miles to discuss a variety of topics, including his time at Nebraska, his sideline battle with Tom Crean back in 2014, his thoughts on IU under Archie Miller and much more. Among the topics discussed:
• What it was like coaching in the Big Ten the last seven years
• His 3-2 record against the Hoosiers at Assembly Hall during his tenure in Lincoln
• What he's been doing in the months since being let go at Nebraska
• What the media and those on the outside don't understand about coaching at the highest level of college basketball
• Is recruiting fun?
• The sideline kerfuffle with Crean in 2014 in Lincoln
• When will Archie get it rolling in Bloomington?
• Plans for next season and whether he may stop for a visit at IU
• Tim's first visit to Assembly Hall and how he broke the law to enter the building

POTB 277: Exit interview with Seth Tow and Ben Ladner May 07, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich are joined by recent IU graduates and Inside the Hall writers Seth Tow and Ben Ladner to discuss a variety of topics, including their time in Bloomington, covering IU basketball and much more. Among the topics discussed:
• Seth and Ben talk about their experiences in sports media as students at IU and what they learned during their time in Bloomington
• The challenges in getting access as students in covering major college sports
• Seth and Ben’s impressions of IU basketball coming in as freshmen students and their takeaways after being around the program for several years
• How surprised Seth and Ben were at how Indiana’s season turned out and expectations for next season
• Which Big Ten program other than IU was most interesting to cover this past season for Ben and Seth
• Archie Miller, what he’s attempting to build in Bloomington and how confident Ben and Seth think IU fans should be in him
• How the major shift in style of play from Tom Crean to Miller has made it more difficult for IU to find success immediately
• Which returning player is most intriguing going forward in terms of development

POTB 276: Galloway and Leal earn offers on busy recruiting day Apr 30, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich are joined by Jon Sauber of TheHoosier.com to talk Monday's busy day on the recruiting trail and the April evaluation period. Among the topics discussed:
• Monday's scholarship offers to Trey Galloway and Anthony Leal
• How Galloway and Leal could potentially fit in Bloomington
• The offer to class of 2020 forward Matthew Cross
• Jon's thoughts on some other IU targets who played in the EYBL over the weekend
• Why 2020 guard Ethan Morton is a unique player
• Where recruiting stands for both 2019 and 2020
• Some names to know from the 2021 class

POTB 275: The Crossover editor Matt Dollinger Apr 24, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich are joined by Sports Illustrated assistant managing editor and The Crossover editor Matt Dollinger to talk about IU players in the NBA, Romeo Langford and much more. Among the topics discussed:
• Matt's thoughts on Indiana's 2018-19 season
• What the process is for guys declaring for the draft and obtaining feedback
• Why Romeo Langford's draft stock fell this season
• Juwan Morgan's draft stock and whether there's a market for him in the NBA
• Why Matt is surprised by Thomas Bryant emerging as a legitimate NBA player
• Will the Kings keep Yogi Ferrell? And will Noah Vonleh attract suitors in free agency?
• Eric Gordon's role in Houston and why the Rockets are a legitimate threat in the Western Conference
• What the Pacers need to do this offseason to move up the pecking order in the East
• Cody Zeller's role with the Hornets and his future

POTB 274: Dustin Dopirak, Joey Brunk and the reader mailbag Apr 17, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, we're joined by the newest Hoosier Joey Brunk, Dustin Dopirak of The Athletic and we also open up the reader mailbag to answer your questions. Among the topics discussed:
• Dustin's scouting report on Joey Brunk
• How Brunk will fit with De'Ron Davis and Trayce Jackson-Davis
• Why Brunk decided to leave Butler and how his departure hurts the Bulldogs
• Dustin's thoughts on how Brunk will contribute defensively and in the locker room
• Q & A with Joey Brunk
• Can Indiana's team be better next season?
• Do the Hoosiers need another piece beyond Brunk to have a chance to make the NCAA tournament?
• Who are IU's biggest priorities in the 2020 and 2021 classes?

POTB 273: Greg Graham Apr 10, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich are joined by former IU and NBA guard Greg Graham for an in-depth conversation that covered many topics. Among them:
• Greg gives an update on what he’s been doing since leaving Warren Central back in 2015
• Greg reflects on his high school career at Warren Central
• On going through the recruiting process back in the 80s and how it compares to going through the process now
• Greg talks about the first time Indiana expressed interest in him and his first interaction with Bob Knight
• What it was like being a part of Indiana’s famed 1989 recruiting class
• What his expectations were going in playing for Knight and whether those expectations met reality
• What it was like to be in Knight’s doghouse and why certain guys weren’t able to break through mentally
• The infamous locker room tape and Greg’s thoughts on it
• Greg’s relationship with Coach Knight today and one thing he makes sure to do every year
• Some of Greg’s fondest on court memories at Indiana
• Alan Henderson’s knee injury
• Greg’s relationship with Calbert Cheaney
• The toughest Big Ten road venue and the toughest player he had to guard
• Greg’s thoughts on IU basketball’s current state
• Knight’s return to campus over the weekend for an IU baseball game
• What Greg has incorporated from Knight’s coaching style to the way he approaches the game as a coach

POTB 272: Eddie Cotton of The Hoosier Network on Devonte Green, IU's future and more Apr 03, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich are joined by Eddie Cotton of The Hoosier Network to discuss a variety of topics. Among them:
· Eddie's recent piece on Devonte Green and the things he learned from doing the story
· The feedback he's received on the story so far and how Eddie hopes it helps the fanbase
· The evolution of the fanbase's relationship with Green
· How Green will approach leadership as a senior
· The two biggest factors that led to IU's struggles this season
· Could Indiana be better next season?
· The current attitude of the IU students towards the program
· The future of Jerome Hunter

POTB 271: The offseason begins as IU bows out in NIT quarterfinals Mar 27, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for another episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich are joined by Stu Jackson of TheHoosier.com to discuss Indiana's NIT loss to Wichita State, the 2018-19 season as a whole and much more. Among the topics discussed:
· General impressions from IU's loss to Wichita State
· How Wichita State's urgency and aggressiveness determined the outcome
· Why did this Indiana team never get over the hump?
· What are the biggest question marks Indiana has to answer this offseason?
· Is Indiana back in the mix for Trendon Watford?
· How will Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford be remembered by IU fans?
· Who will be Indiana's leader next season?
· The challenges for Archie Miller entering his third season in Bloomington

POTB 270: IU's NCAA tournament miss and NIT talk Mar 20, 2019

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Podcast on the Brink is back for another episode with hosts Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. The show is available weekly.
In this edition of the show, Morris and Bozich touch on a variety of topics including:
· The atmosphere on Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
· The disappointment of not making the NCAA tournament
· Is there any value in advancing in the NIT?
· How Saint Francis (Pa.) embraced being selected for the NIT
· Romeo Langford's missing Tuesday's game and whether he should play going forward
· De'Ron Davis and how important this offseason will be for him
· The resurgence of Devonte Green in recent weeks

The Matchup: Previewing IU-Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament Mar 13, 2019

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Editor’s note: Throughout the 2018-19 season, Seth Tow and Ben Ladner will host “The Matchup,” a podcast previewing Indiana’s upcoming games. The episodes will be available on the Podcast on the Brink feed.
In this edition of The Matchup, Seth and Ben preview Indiana’s upcoming matchup against Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament. Among the topics discussed:
• What stood out from IU's first game against Ohio State
• The importance of Rob Phinisee
• The impact Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis have had on the team

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