Audio from Rick Greenspan’s press conference

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008  
 

For those of you who missed Indiana Athletic Director Rick Greenspan’s press conference or would just like to listen again, we’ve got the audio in its entirety, below: [audio:greenspan222.mp3]

At Long Last!: Presser scheduled for 9 p.m. EST

  • Ryan Corazza Feb 22, 2008 3
 

From IU Media Relations: Indiana University Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan will appear at a 9 p.m. press availability conference to answer media questions regarding the men’s basketball team. The press availability will be in the Hoosier Room of Memorial ...

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Statement from Dan Dakich

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008 3
 

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 ...

Statement from Kelvin Sampson

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22, 2008 3
 

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 ...

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
 

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 ...

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
 

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 ...

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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. ...

The Steve Alford nonsense begins…now

  • Eamonn Brennan Feb 21, 2008 3
 

I’ve long held the belief that those who push for a Steve Alford hire are among the silliest the IU fan base has to offer. Because Alford was once an outstanding college basketball player, in the eyes of some he ...

Jenn Sterger explains what a Sampsonite is

  • Ryan Corazza Feb 20, 2008 3
 

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 ...

The Morning After: Purdue

  • Eamonn Brennan Feb 20, 2008 3
 

This is weird. Isn’t it? Isn’t it strange to be in this position right now? To gather, as I did last night, with friends at a bar, to celebrate another game with a Fat Tire and a sandwich, and to ...