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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 ...

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Purdue fans are easily offended enginerds

  • Eamonn Brennan Feb 18, 2008 3
 
Purdue fans are easily offended enginerds

That’s right. I said it. Friend of ITH Wrigleyville sent along this letter to the editor in the Purdue Exponent today from a Purdue fan angry at interim coach-to-be Dan Dakich’s anti-engineer comments before the Illinois game. If you’ll remember, ...

Sampson via Goodman: White likely out vs Purdue

Still nothing official from the Hoosier camp, but Jeff Goodman of Foxsports.com reported late last night that a knee sprain is likely to keep D.J. White from taking the court on Tuesday against Purdue. Here are the details: White landed ...

D.J. White Update: Nothing yet

  • Ryan Corazza Feb 17, 2008 3
 
D.J. White Update: Nothing yet

The latest from IU Athletics Media Relations: Indiana senior All-American candidate D.J. White is being treated for an injured left knee and underwent an MRI later today than expected (medical equipment issues). IU’s medical staff is awaiting further evaluation of ...

The Morning After: Michigan State

  • Eamonn Brennan Feb 17, 2008 3
 
The Morning After: Michigan State

We’ve all been guilty of it. We are finished with Kelvin Sampson, done, finito, that’s it. As you read this, Sampson could win the Big Ten, blow out Purdue by 40, capture a national title, and cure lupus (does lupus ...

Around the Hall: Sunday Links

  • Alex Bozich Feb 17, 2008 3
 
Around the Hall: Sunday Links

Wow, what a win. More later today or tomorrow from E concerning the game, but here’s the latest and the greatest from the Web this morning: To their credit, IU players rise above the troubled times of their coach (Bob ...

Inspired Hoosiers crush Spartans, 80-61

For 40 minutes, it wasn’t about Kelvin Sampson and the NCAA allegations. Saturday night in Assembly Hall, a national audience was treated to a display of basketball that all Hoosier fans can be proud of. The offense flowed, despite the ...

Game Thread: Michigan State @ Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Feb 16, 2008 3
 
Game Thread: Michigan State @ Indiana

Opponent: Michigan State Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008 | 9:03 p.m. EST Arena: Assembly Hall (17,357) – Bloomington, Indiana Line: Indiana by 3.5 All-time series: Indiana leads 63-42 Previous meeting: Michigan State won 66-58 in East Lansing on February 24, ...

Link dump: Investigation edition

  • Alex Bozich Feb 16, 2008 3
 
Link dump: Investigation edition

Once again, I’ve done my best to gather news and views from around the Web this morning for your viewing pleasure. If there’s an article I missed, please drop me a note at [email protected]. Happy reading. IU lays foundation for ...

Andrews gets reaction from White and Gordon

You gotta hand it to Erin Andrews. Not only is she stunning, she’s a damn good solid reporter. She’s in Bloomington as we speak prepping for tomorrow night’s game with Michigan State and had some reaction from both D.J. White ...

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McRobbie seeks recommendation from investigation

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie announced earlier this afternoon that the school has ordered an immediate investigation into the NCAA allegations involving the basketball coaching staff and Athletic Director Rick Greenspan will report back in a week with his recommendation ...

IU President will address media at 3PM presser

Update: Full text of McRobbie statement (The Hoosier Scoop) Those of you who wish to watch the press conference, both WTHR.com and WISHTV.com will have streaming coverage. Here is the official release from IU: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2008 ...

Friday link dump

  • Alex Bozich Feb 15, 2008 3
 
Friday link dump

Once again there is no shortage of reading material on the Web this morning. I’ve gathered the best for your convenience. Enjoy. IU plans new probe of Sampson (The Indianapolis Star) Analysis: What it all means (The Indianapolis Star) Recruit, ...

Rumor Alert: After one-week investigation, Sampson suspension likely

Rumor. Repeat: rumor. This is merely what we’re hearing from a friend, a friend who also happens to be relatively well-connected, and this is what we’re getting. If the rumor’s wrong, then we’re wrong, and we’ll be the first to ...

Ask at your own risk, student reporter

  • Eamonn Brennan Feb 14, 2008 3
 
Ask at your own risk, student reporter

It’s one thing not to answer questions. That I get. No self-respecting attorney or organization would ever let a client or one of its members speak to a potentially damaging situation in an off-the-cuff way; you distribute a statement and ...