Recently it was announced that sanctions would be amended and IU coach Tom Crean would be granted a 10-day trip to meet and recruit players across the country. Apparently it was cleared of any compliance issues, but it’s still unknown what kind of effect it might have on the NCAA hearings this summer.
Crean is reportedly covering a lot of ground in just 10 days
Some view it as a huge opportunity for the IU basketball program to make up some ground on the recruiting scene, while others view it as an unnecessary risk in the face of additional sanctions. Regardless, it appears that Crean is going to make the best of it.
The following is a reported itinery for Crean’s trip, posted by GLK81 on … [Read More]
The recruiting chase for 6’8”, 220-lb power forward Jordan Prosser is heating up, and it sounds like Indiana and head coach Tom Crean have some work to do if they want to land a commitment from the talented junior. IUplanet caught up with him tonight for an interview about his college basketball future.
Crean will need to spark Prosser’s interest after Sampson saga
Prosser, who plays for Eureka High School (Ill.) and the Indiana Elite One AAU team, has been attracting the attention of scouts ever since he received a scholarship offer from Bradley during his freshman year.This year he averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds in a starring role for Eureka. He was also… [Read More]
Initially standout cornerback Tracy Porter’s potential was somewhat overshadowed by the NFL future of wideout James Hardy, who was a touchdown machine for the Hoosiers this year. Yesterday, however, the relatively under-the-radar Porter was drafted by the New Orleans Saints while Hardy (and a slew of other receivers) was still on the board. Now the cornerback has a big chance to make people remember that more than one great player from IU has a chance to become a star in the NFL.
Porter was drafted 40th overall in the NFL Draft
Although Hardy is going into an excellent situation in Buffalo, adding size and a red-zone threat to a vertically-challenged but extremely skilled receiving corps,… [Read More]
The NFL Draft didn’t exactly go as planned for most of the experts’ top-rated wide receivers, including Indiana’s James Hardy, who was projected as a late first round pick. Star cornerback Tracy Porter was the first Hoosier taken in the draft, picked up by the New Orleans Saints with the ninth pick in the second round, 40th overall. Hardy was still not far behind, however, getting drafted by the Buffalo Bills only one pick after Porter.
Porter was picked by the Saints just one pick before Hardy went to Buffalo
Porter was the seventh cornerback taken in a draft… [Read More]
The NFL Draft takes place later today. For many Hoosiers, one of the most anticipated picks will be that of James Hardy, who led the Big Ten in receiving yards during the 2007 season.
There are plenty of whispers circulating throughout the online mock draft crowd that have Hardy going in the first round. Of course, it’s all hearsay, but no one’s more qualified on the subject than IU’s wide receiver coach Billy Lynch. We spoke to Lynch to get his thoughts on the draft:
Have you spoken to Hardy lately? What were his thoughts about the draft today?
Billy Lynch: “You know, he’s definitely excited and obviously very eager. He just wants to find out where he’s going, and he’s ready to get to work. He’s been… [Read More]
NFL draft prospect and former IU standout James Hardy poses a dilemma for many NFL teams, because he has the physical tools and upside to be a star, but also has some deficiencies that may prevent him from reaching that level. Future success for wide receivers is notoriously hard to gauge, and NFL teams are well aware of the potential risks and benefits of taking one high in the draft.
Hardy’s enormous upside makes him a very alluring prospect
Hardy, who is projected as a mid-first round to early second-round pick, has an even more distinct allure thanks to his above-average height. Will Hardy live up to the hype or are teams falling prey to what Philadelphia Eagles blogger calls … [Read More]
Friday’s match between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Mexico National U-20 soccer team was much more than just a soccer match. It was a truly unique international experience and a great way for players and fans alike to learn about a different culture. And it all came for a measly price of $3.00.
The Hoosier faithful were out in full force to support their team…
The first thing that really set this game apart from your average exhibition was the atmosphere, which had a championship aura about it. More than 4,600 fans, including IU supporters, Mexico supporters, and fans who were cheering for both, showed up to Armstrong Stadium to witness the match, and chants of “Mexico, Mexico” and “USA, USA” could be heard at regular intervals.
The Mexico… [Read More]
Hoosiers fall 2-0 to Mexico National U-20 soccer team in international friendly match
April 23, 2008
Fans of both the US and Mexico came out en masse tonight to support their respective teams in the fourth annual international friendly soccer match between Mexico’s National U-20 team and the Indiana Hoosiers squad.
Both crowds were present and pumped up as match time drew close, and the sounds of the pep band, air horns, noisemakers, and cheers filled the air of Bill Armstrong Stadium. Excited fans could barely wait for another great match between two beloved teams.
Noschang (9) and the Indiana offense had little luck against Mexico’s Baez (1)
The Hoosiers were up against a whole different kind of challenge in the Mexico National U-20 team, a collection of some of the most talented soccer stars in a soccer-crazed country. “We… [Read More]
Reports broke today that IU has extended a scholarship offer to high school senior Maurice Sutton. Sutton, a 6’11’’ center from Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Md., is a three-star recruit in the Class of 2008, according to Rivals.com. He could prove to be a very valuable asset for the Hoosiers, who currently lack depth inside. IUplanet talked to Sutton over the phone tonight.
So you’ve got a big decision ahead of you. What are options as far as next year?
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It’s official—6’5’’ guard Nick Williams from LeFlore High School in Mobile, Alabama has signed with the Indiana Hoosiers. Williams had originally signed to play under Coach Tom Crean at Marquette Univeristy, but backed out of his letter of intent to play for the Golden Eagles. He made his decision to follow Crean to Indiana official today.
Williams, the once Marquette-signee, signed to play under Tom Crean at Indiana today.
Williams just wrapped up his senior season at LeFlore High School, was awarded the Alabama 6A player of the year award, and helped lead his team to a No. 5 national ranking. Rivals.com lists him as the No. 34 shooting guard in the nation and the No. 145 overall player in the nation in the Class of 2008. He had narrowed his choices to… [Read More]
