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Statement from Dan Dakich

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008 3
 
Statement from Dan Dakich

Statement via Indiana Media Relations from IU interim coach Dan Dakich: Indiana University and the basketball program have played an important role in my life. I want nothing but the best for these players and the institution. The challenge ahead ...

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Statement from Kelvin Sampson

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008 3
 
Statement from Kelvin Sampson

Statement via Indiana Media Relations from former head coach Kelvin Sampson: I have made the very difficult decision to leave my position as head coach of the men’s basketball team at Indiana University. While I’ m saddened that I will ...

End of the line: Kelvin Sampson out at IU

8:19 p.m. update: Let the speculation begin. Pat Forde of ESPN.com gives us his list of five head coaching candidates Indiana should pursue. 8:15 p.m. update: Here is a link to the Associated Press story just released. Nothing new, but ...

Press conference called for 2 p.m.

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008 3
 
Press conference called for 2 p.m.

According to a report on WTHR.com, Indiana University has scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m. to discuss the findings of their one-week investigation into the allegations made by the NCAA against IU head coach Kelvin Sampson. Meanwhile, the Hoosier ...

Parrish: Sampson not bowing out gracefully; Players threaten to quit

At this point, it’s tough to separate fact from fiction after all the stuff that was being tossed around yesterday about the ongoing — but not for long! — saga that is Kelvin Sampson’s Farewell Tour. But Gary Parrish of ...

Around the Hall: Friday links

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008 3
 
Around the Hall: Friday links

As we await word on the fate of Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson, here is a collection of reading material to get you prepped for the announcement: Indiana mum on fate of embattled Sampson (Associated Press) Greenspan watch continues (The Hoosier ...

Greenspan meets with players, news expected Friday

According to an Associated Press report, Indiana Athletic Director Rick Greenspan met with the men’s basketball team on Thursday evening, presumably to discuss the future of head coach Kelvin Sampson: The team met with athletic director Rick Greenspan on Thursday ...

IU spokesman: reports of firing untrue

  • Alex Bozich Feb 21, 2008 3
 
IU spokesman: reports of firing untrue

We’ve been following the Kelvin Sampson story closely all day and the latest development is via our friends at The Hoosier Scoop. In reaction to Jeff Goodman of Fox Sports and other reports released today, IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre offered ...

Jeff Goodman says Sampson has been fired

  • Alex Bozich Feb 21, 2008 3
 
Jeff Goodman says Sampson has been fired

At this point, I’m not really sure what to believe. We’ve had three different reports today on Kelvin Sampson’s future as the head basketball coach at Indiana. The latest is from Jeff Goodman of Foxsports.com: Sampson was informed early Thursday ...

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Team meeting called; Sampson buyout imminent?

  • Alex Bozich Feb 21, 2008 3
 
Team meeting called; Sampson buyout imminent?

WISH TV 8 out of Indianapolis is reporting that IU is in negotiations to buy out head coach Kelvin Sampson and a team meeting has been called for later this afternoon: INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – 24-Hour News 8 has learned from ...

Report says Dakich will take over for Sampson

  • Alex Bozich Feb 21, 2008 3
 
Report says Dakich will take over for Sampson

No surprise here, but Rich Nye from WTHR-13 in Indianapolis is reporting that Dan Dakich will take over the head coaching duties for the Hoosiers starting Saturday at Northwestern. This confirms what E reported on ITH about a week ago. ...

Jenn Sterger explains what a Sampsonite is

  • Ryan Corazza Feb 20, 2008 3
 
Jenn Sterger explains what a Sampsonite is

This video (via EC) is amusing for a number of reasons. Let us ordered list the ways: Jenn Sterger is no longer a cowgirl. She is now “the Sports Babe.” I am not sure if she has taken a step ...

Around the Hall: Wednesday links

  • Alex Bozich Feb 20, 2008 3
 
Around the Hall: Wednesday links

Another great win for the Hoosiers last night and once again, there’s no shortage of material this morning on the Web. Happy reading. Was this Sampson’s last goodbye at Indiana? (Pat Forde of ESPN.com) Sampson needs to go (Bob Kravitz ...

Sampson, White and Bassett press conference audio

Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson, forward D.J. White and guard Armon Bassett addressed the media following Tuesday night’s 77-68 win over Purdue. We’ve got the complete press conference for you below: [audio:sampsonpurdue.mp3]

Sampson: White expected to play against Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Feb 18, 2008 3
 
Sampson: White expected to play against Purdue

Kelvin Sampson told Don Fischer on the Kelvin Sampson Show from Foster quad that Indiana senior D.J. White is expected to play Tuesday night against Purdue. White left Saturday’s 80-61 win over Michigan State with an injury to his left ...

“I think the majority would want him to stay”

New York Times columnist William C. Rhoden offered up an alternative view this morning on Kelvin Sampson. Unlike countless mainstream media opinions we’ve read over the past six days, Rhoden offered support for the embattled Indiana coach. Here’s a piece ...