Podcast appearances and mentions of darian devries

Indiana fell to Northwestern 74–61 in the Big Ten Tournament, dropping to 18–14 and surely ending any remaining hopes of an NCAA tournament bid.The Hoosiers built an early 10-point lead and looked sharp offensively before a late first-half collapse and second-half defensive breakdown allowed Northwestern to seize control and pull away.Andy Bottoms, Coach Tonsoni, Jerod Morris, and Ryan Phillips break down the season-ending loss and what it revealed about Indiana's roster and program direction:The strong opening stretch where Tucker DeVries, Lamar Wilkerson, and Sam Alexis fueled an early double-digit Indiana lead before everything unraveledThe brutal offensive collapse late in the first half that flipped momentum and set the tone for the rest of the gameNorthwestern's Nick Martinelli dominating the second half and why Indiana never found a defensive answer for himThe recurring defensive strategy questions — especially switching decisions that repeatedly created favorable matchups for NorthwesternFrustration with Indiana's shot selection and empty possessions during a pivotal second-half stretchA bigger-picture discussion of the offseason ahead and why portal additions will define the next phase of Darian DeVries' rebuildPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:57) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes an appearance on Query & Company to give his perspective on IU’s loss to Ohio State on Saturday to conclude the regular season. Jake asks Don for his opinion on the job that Darian DeVries has done this season with the Hoosiers and to evaluate which team the Hoosiers should want to face on Wednesday night in the Big Ten Tournament. (13:57-32:57) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to talk all things Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by discussing the contract that Alec Pierce agreed to with the Colts. Jake asks Mike if the Colts are going to have buyer’s remorse in a couple of years with Pierce’s contract, reflect on Michael Pittman Jr.’s career with Indianapolis, and evaluates if the Colts are a better team now than they were three months ago.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:47) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting the moves that the Indianapolis Colts made over the weekend but were interrupted by the breaking news that they have agreed to terms on a contract with Alec Pierce. They react to the big-time money Chris Ballard is giving the former Cincinnati Bearcat. (25:47-40:29) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes an appearance on Query & Company to give his perspective on IU’s loss to Ohio State on Saturday to conclude the regular season. Jake asks Don for his opinion on the job that Darian DeVries has done this season with the Hoosiers and to evaluate which team the Hoosiers should want to face on Wednesday night in the Big Ten Tournament. (40:29-47:01) – Jake and Eddie recap some the NFL “Legal Tampering” deals that have been agreed to in the first hour of free agency. Plus, they touch on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce, but trade away Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. (47:01-1:16:44) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to talk all things Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by discussing the contract that Alec Pierce agreed to with the Colts. Jake asks Mike if the Colts are going to have buyers’ remorse in a couple of years with Pierce’s contract, reflect on Michael Pittman Jr.’s career with Indianapolis, and evaluates if the Colts are a better team now than they were three months ago. (1:16:44-1:27:01) – The Big Ten Tournament seedings are set! IU will face off the winner of Penn State and Northwestern on Wednesday, and then potentially face Purdue on Thursday. Jake discusses what is going on with Purdue and comments on the professionalism and maturity of Trey Kaufman-Renn following the senior day loss to Wisconsin. (1:27:01-1:34:35) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie highlighting the details of Alec Pierce’s contract with the Indianapolis Colts. Could they sign Kyler Murray to save some money instead of Daniel Jones? (1:34:35-2:00:03) – The Indianapolis Colts have been very busy since Friday’s show. They traded Zaire Franklin and resigned Blake Grupe over the weekend. Today, the Colts inked Alec Pierce to a historic contract and traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. Jake and Eddie discuss every angle to those deals Chris Ballard and company have made. (2:00:03-2:16:17) – Jake and Eddie continue the Colts conversation by trying to figure out why Alec Pierce would come back to the Indianapolis Colts without a definitive answer on Daniel Jones. Does he really love Indianapolis that much or is the Jones contract coming soon? Plus, could the Arizona Cardinals be the frontrunner for Anthony Richardson now? (2:16:17-2:22:30) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana fell to Ohio State 91–78 in Columbus in the regular-season finale, dropping to 18–13 overall and 9–11 in Big Ten play and effectively ending their at-large NCAA tournament hopes. The Hoosiers kept the game competitive early but were undone by Ohio State's hot perimeter shooting and Indiana's inability to match the Buckeyes' physicality and shot creation for long stretches.Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, Mike Wiemuth, and Bob Moats break down the disappointing road loss and what it says about Indiana's roster and future:Ohio State's blistering three-point shooting that repeatedly stretched Indiana's defense beyond its limitsThe physical mismatch that showed up in rebounding battles, defensive rotations, and late-game foulingLamar Wilkerson's aggressive play — including one costly late decision — that captured both his importance and the burden he carried all seasonWhy Indiana's roster construction left them without enough playmakers or shot creators to keep up with elite Big Ten teamsThe defensive dilemma of trying to contain Bruce Thornton while Ohio State's other weapons punished every adjustmentJerod's sobering “banner moment” reflection on what the end of the regular season means for the program's immediate futureThe looming offseason and why roster upgrades are now the clearest path forward for Darian DeVries' systemPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award. This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ah yes it's that old familiar feeling. The chips are down, our backs are against the wall, and with the whole season seemingly on the line, the Hoosiers go out and totally sh*! the bed.We are, of course, talking about IU men's basketball, with an all-time great player who played on some all-time great teams, Brian "Dutch" Evans. This year's team is not one of those teams. And while this episode could have been recorded after any one of many, many, many such disappointing outings by the Hoosiers over the last 30 years, this one happened yesterday against the Buckeyes in what now seems to be an annual "Battle of The Bubble Teams."But hey... we're still the undefeated Big Ten and National Champions in football!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:20) – Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview tomorrow’s regular season finale for the Indiana Hoosiers against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Jeff credits Darian DeVries for putting this team in the conversation for an NCAA Tournament bid with the lack of Big Ten talent they have on the roster and shares what we have learned about DeVries this season that we know will be a staple moving forward. (13:20-21:14) – Last night Eddie had a wild night. Jake asks Eddie to share why it was so wild and offers some advice for Eddie so his problem doesn’t happen again. (21:42-34:44) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query to preview this weekend’s slate of sectional championship games with one-star studded matchup coming in central Indiana. Kyle believes that we are setup for Fishers and Pike to face off again in the tournament, with the winner likely winning the Class 4A State Final. Also, Kyle provides an update on where Lawrence North’s Monshun Sales is at in his recruitment with IU in the mix with other premiere college football programs.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:48) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the news that the Indianapolis Colts are going to be entertaining offers for linebacker Zaire Franklin. Jake also shares the epiphany that he had last night about Alec Pierce. (25:48-39:15) – Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview tomorrow’s regular season finale for the Indiana Hoosiers against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Jeff credits Darian DeVries for putting this team in the conversation for an NCAA Tournament bid with the lack of Big Ten talent they have on the roster and shares what we have learned about DeVries this season that we know will be a staple moving forward. (39:15-47:41) – Last night Eddie had a wild night. Jake asks Eddie to share why it was so wild and offers some advice for Eddie so his problem doesn’t happen again. (47:41-1:11:14) – Jake opens the phone lines by asking Colts fans to contribute to the conversation about wanting Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce on the team next season. There is one common theme, and that it is there is very little belief from fans that Chris Ballard will be able to retain both this offseason. (1:11:14-1:25:08) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query to preview this weekend’s slate of sectional championship games with one-star studded matchup coming in central Indiana. Kyle believes that we are setup for Fishers and Pike to face off again in the tournament, with the winner likely winning the Class 4A State Final. Also, Kyle provides an update on where Lawrence North’s Monshun Sales is at in his recruitment with IU in the mix with other premiere college football programs. (1:25:08-1:30:30) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the Chicago Bears trading D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Is that good news for the Colts? (1:30:30-1:56:28) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit on Query & Company, despite the lead up that Jake gave him this week. They debate whether Alec Pierce is a luxury or a necessity for the Colts offense, admits that he doesn’t think that Zaire Franklin isn’t going to net a notable draft pick from any rival team, and believes the market for Pierce is going to be far more robust than the market for Daniel Jones. (1:54:08-2:10:05) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake is joined by the Marian Knights women’s basketball coach, Suntana Anderson, to discuss their dominant season that had a very difficult period for two of her team’s key players. (2:10:05-2:15:13) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's pivotal looming regular-season finale at Ohio State, where the Hoosiers' NCAA tournament resume stands as the calendar winds toward Selection Sunday and what a reasonable path from here might be for Darian DeVries' team.

Newly pointer Executive Director of IU Basketball, Ryan Carr, joins Jake Query to discuss what his new role with IU basketball will entail, how the shift from the Indiana Pacers to college basketball came about, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Darian DeVries this season, and takes you from his journey from starting at the very bottom of the barrel with the Indiana Pacers while working at Burger King to where he is today.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:31) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison sharing their thoughts on the decision that the Indianapolis Colts made yesterday with transition tagging Daniel Jones and not utilizing a franchise tag on Alec Pierce. They explain what is to come now with Jones and the transition tag and what to watch for in the next week with QB needy teams. (25:31-36:17) – Bennedict Mathurin has spoken out about matching up against his former team for the first time. What did the former Pacers lottery pick say ahead of their game tonight and how should you expect him to perform? (36:17-44:16) – Alec Pierce has officially spoken about hitting the open market with the Colts deciding to use the transition tag on Daniel Jones. Did he drop any clues as to whether he will be playing elsewhere? (44:16-1:16:46) – Newly pointer Executive Director of IU Basketball, Ryan Carr, joins Jake Query to discuss what his new role with IU basketball will entail, how the shift from the Indiana Pacers to college basketball came about, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Darian DeVries this season, and takes you from his journey from starting at the very bottom of the barrel with the Indiana Pacers while working at Burger King to where he is today. (1:16:46-1:18:52) – Jake gives his one takeaway from the conversation with Ryan Carr from last segment. (1:18:52-1:31:27) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with IU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Teri Moren joining the show ahead of their Big Ten Tournament game this afternoon against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Coach Moren explains the struggles that her team endured before closing the regular season with six wins in their final eight games and highlights some players that have immensely grown from the start of the season to now. (1:31:27-1:58:55) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show to share what he knows about the situations that the Colts are in with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Joel helps guide Jake through all the possibilities now for Jones signing with a different team and if there is a number too high that the Colts won’t match. Jake also asks Joel if there is any chance that Anthony Richardson could start next season if Jones leaves and if Pierce would still come back if Richardson is the quarterback. (1:58:55-2:04:25) – Jake and Eddie start discussing the terms of their MLB beer bet with the season starting in a handful of weeks. Can Eddie defeat Jake again? (2:04:25-2:09:12) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show from Hinkle Fieldhouse!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-32:18) – Newly pointer Executive Director of IU Basketball, Ryan Carr, joins Jake Query to discuss what his new role with IU basketball will entail, how the shift from the Indiana Pacers to college basketball came about, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Darian DeVries this season, and takes you from his journey from starting at the very bottom of the barrel with the Indiana Pacers while working at Burger King to where he is today. (32:18-44:26) –IU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Teri Moren joins the show ahead of their Big Ten Tournament game this afternoon against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Coach Moren explains the struggles that her team endured before closing the regular season with six wins in their final eight games and highlights some players that have immensely grown from the start of the season to now. (36:39-1:11:25) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show to share what he knows about the situations that the Colts are in with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Joel helps guide Jake through all the possibilities now for Jones signing with a different team and if there is a number too high that the Colts won’t match. Jake also asks Joel if there is any chance that Anthony Richardson could start next season if Jones leaves and if Pierce would still come back if Richardson is the quarterback.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:09) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake recapping IU’s loss yesterday to Michigan State, evaluates what kind of coach Darian DeVries is because Ryan Carr had an interesting take on the job he’s done this season, and compares the personalities of Tyrese Haliburton and Fernando Mendoza. (12:09-36:39) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to help Jake understand each of the three franchise tag benefits and drawbacks. He has a strong belief that Daniel Jones will be the Colts starting quarterback on Halloween, evaluates how the Colts will generate cap space to retain their two big free agents, and shares some of his Colts combine takeaways. (36:39-54:12) – Team Penske’s Tim Cindric joins Query & Company to recap how the first race of the season went for his driver, Scott McLaughlin, yesterday at St. Pete, shares how he got through last season after being let go for some of the issues the team had last year, comments on if he feels exonerated from all the issues the last two years at Team Penske since they brought him back, and reveals what his experience was like at the Olympics.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:15) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison reminding people about their correct proclamation at there will be one snow day during sectionals week for the boys’ basketball state tournament. They discuss some of the reports in the last 24-48 hours on where the Colts are at with their negotiations with Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones. (24:15-38:18) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake recapping IU’s loss yesterday to Michigan State, evaluates what kind of coach Darian DeVries is because Ryan Carr had an interesting take on the job he’s done this season, and compares the personalities of Tyrese Haliburton and Fernando Mendoza. (38:18-47:58) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake allowing Eddie to clarify a mistake he made in the first segment of the show. Plus, Jake gives his perspective on what is going on with Purdue after another loss. (47:58-1:12:55) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to help Jake understand each of the three franchise tag benefits and drawbacks. He has a strong belief that Daniel Jones will be the Colts starting quarterback on Halloween, evaluates how the Colts will generate cap space to retain their two big free agents, and shares some of his Colts combine takeaways. (1:12:55-1:23:33) – With the NFL Combine in town, national media pundits get the chance to chat with NFL executives on, and off, the record about whatever. There was one that joined Todd McShay to discuss how he would go about his business if he was a promising young quarterback weighing going back to college or going into the NFL. (1:23:33-1:32:20) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see Santana this summer at Ruoff Music Center! (1:32:20-1:56:17) – Hour number two of Query & Company kicks off Jake and Eddie discussing the quarterbacks that are free agents besides Daniel Jones because if the Colts don’t strike a deal with him before 4pm tomorrow, then is he going to get franchise tagged? If he does, then what does that mean for Alec Pierce? Who holds more leverage in contract discussions? (1:56:17-2:14:03) – Team Penske’s Tim Cindric joins Query & Company to recap how the first race of the season went for his driver, Scott McLaughlin, yesterday at St. Pete, shares how he got through last season after being let go for some of the issues the team had last year, comments on if he feels exonerated from all the issues the last two years at Team Penske since they brought him back, and reveals what his experience was like at the Olympics. (2:14:03-2:19:02) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Indiana men's basketball's loss to Michigan State and take a clear-eyed look at where the Hoosiers are right now after four straight defeats. They discuss what's been hardest to sustain in Big Ten play, why the margins have felt so thin lately, and which areas Indiana most needs to shore up—especially on the defensive end and on the glass.The conversation also looks ahead: what this stretch reveals about roster building in the portal era, why the upcoming offseason is an important opportunity for Darian DeVries and the staff, and what Indiana can prioritize to create a more consistent foundation going into next season.

Hoosier hoops legends Kent Benson and Bobby Wilkerson are back on to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their fabled 1976 championship season under the one and only Coach Knight. Bobby and Kent reflect on being honored at Assembly Hall earlier this month with their teammates, what it has meant to be the last undefeated team in college basketball, and what it was like to watch this year's football team join them in eternal glory as undefeated national champions. And you simply can't miss hearing all about the fight that almost went down in their hotel lobby during their historic title run in '76!! All that and so much more from two of the greatest Hoosiers to ever don the candy stripes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:23) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss the news that Alan Henderson’s son, Joshua, left University on Wednesday and will transfer to Carmel, highlights some teams that are performing well right now as sections for boys basketball starts in less than two weeks, and reveals which story that he has covered this season that really made an impression on him. (12:23-32:40) – Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star tips off the second hour of the show by previewing tonight’s Indiana vs Purdue game. He details how the Hoosiers can pull off the upset in West Lafayette to go 2-0 in Darian DeVries first season, admits he is fascinated with how tonight’s game could define where the Boilermakers are among headed going into the tournament, and comments on Curt Cignetti’s restructured contract. (32:40-44:27) – The Lafayette Journal & Courier’s Sam King makes an appearance on Query & Company to further explain why Purdue’s three-point defense is the key for the Boilermakers, shares what was going wrong during the three-game losing skid for Matt Painter’s team that seems to have corrected itself, and details how far the Boilermakers have to go in the NCAA Tournament for it to not be a failed season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:23) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indiana Pacers nearly pulling off another comeback victory against a team that is in the tanking sweepstakes. Jake shares some thoughts on why the NBA is suddenly making a forceful attempt to enact anti-tanking rules despite this being an issue for decades. (24:23-38:49) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss the news that Alan Henderson’s son, Joshua, left University on Wednesday and will transfer to Carmel, highlights some teams that are performing well right now as sections for boys basketball starts in less than two weeks, and reveals which story that he has covered this season that really made an impression on him. (38:49-44:38) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake previewing tonight’s IU vs Purdue game by putting the Boilermakers in the Alex Smith Phenomenon. (44:38-1:06:19) – Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star tips off the second hour of the show by previewing tonight’s Indiana vs Purdue game. He details how the Hoosiers can pull off the upset in West Lafayette to go 2-0 in Darian DeVries first season, admits he is fascinated with how tonight’s game could define where the Boilermakers are among headed going into the tournament, and comments on Curt Cignetti’s restructured contract. (1:06:19-1:19:26) – The Lafayette Journal & Courier’s Sam King makes an appearance on Query & Company to further explain why Purdue’s three-point defense is the key for the Boilermakers, shares what was going wrong during the three-game losing skid for Matt Painter’s team that seems to have corrected itself, and details how far the Boilermakers have to go in the NCAA Tournament for it to not be a failed season. (1:19:26-1:29:09) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query having Eddie share what the injury report for the Indiana Pacers looks like tonight. Plus, they provide some updates on what has gone on in the Olympics today. (1:29:09-1:53:15) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen calls into the show for his weekly visit to chat with Jake Query about whether there is any chance that the Colts could trade back into the first round, admits that he doesn’t envision the Colts targeting an offensive player on day two of the draft, and shares where he believes the most depth is at in this draft class. (1:53:15-2:05:36) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares a story about the artistry, historical notes, and basketball team at Shortridge High School. (2:05:36-2:11:39) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana basketball fans have spent the season trying to figure out exactly what Darian DeVries' offense looks like — and this episode dives deep into the answer. Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth welcome Brian Tonsoni and Tony Adragna for a coach-level breakdown of IU's evolving offensive concepts, player development trends, and why the program's foundation may already be stronger than the record suggests.The Evolution of Modern College OffenseThe conversation begins with a wide-angle look at how college basketball offenses have changed in recent years. From continuity ball screens to five-out spacing and hybrid systems blending Princeton, Euro, and modern spread concepts, the group explores how today's best teams mix old ideas with new spacing principles — and why versatility and skill across positions now matter more than size alone.So… What Is DeVries Actually Running?Rather than a rigid playbook, Indiana's offense appears built around concepts and reads. The hosts explain how DeVries organizes families of actions that allow players to react to defensive coverage instead of executing robotic sets. Through film examples, they highlight screen-to-screener actions, flare concepts, and counters that evolve throughout games — evidence of intentional design even when possessions don't end in points.Optionality vs. Robotic BasketballOne recurring theme: IU's offense feels different because every action contains multiple outcomes. Screeners slip, shooters relocate during drives, and reads develop in real time, making the system harder to scout. The panel contrasts this flexibility with previous IU offenses, noting how modern spacing and simultaneous movement create advantages even without elite downhill creators.Player Development Showing Up in Real TimeLamar Wilkerson becomes a central case study in development within the system. The coaches discuss his progression from cutter to driver to multi-level scorer, emphasizing improved strength, balance, and playing off two feet. The conversation expands to broader roster growth, suggesting several players have improved throughout the season despite structural limitations.The Foundation vs. the Roster CeilingWhile praising scheme and adaptability, the group agrees IU still lacks certain roster pieces — particularly a consistent downhill creator and rim protection. Still, the coaching staff's adjustments, scouting preparation, and conceptual clarity signal a program building toward sustainability rather than short-term fixes.Modern Shot Selection and the Three-Point DebateThe episode closes with discussion of Indiana's three-point volume relative to elite offenses nationally. Rather than criticizing shot totals, the hosts frame success around shot quality, spacing, and roster versatility — arguing that improved personnel could unlock the full efficiency of DeVries' system.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Crean is back and brings his unmatched expertise, insight and opinions on all things IU and college basketball at large. What was it like for him to call the game between his former schools, Indiana and Marquette? How does he view the progress of the Hoosiers under first year Coach DeVries? What is the ceiling of the current squad, and how bright is the future of the program? And oh yeah... did you know he worked with Coach Cignetti decades ago when they both where at Pitt???Hear about all of that and more from one of our favorite guests, coaches, and humans of all-time... Tom Crean!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra are back with a midweek IU athletics update — and this one is all about Indiana men's basketball finding traction.They open with the Hoosiers' 92–74 win over Oregon, highlighted by another monster scoring night from Lamar Wilkerson and a huge efficiency game from Sam Alexis. The conversation then turns to what's changing under head coach Darian DeVries (including how he's adjusting Alexis' usage), why Indiana's offense is beginning to feel more sustainable, and the one looming concern: a defensive trendline that's drifting the wrong way even as the wins pile up.From there, it's a forward look at Illinois—matchup strengths/weaknesses, injury questions, and what Indiana needs to do to steal one on the road—before zooming out to bracketology and the Big Ten Tournament seeding mess (yes, including the dreaded 11 a.m. tips).

Indiana demolished Oregon 92-74 behind Lamar Wilkerson's nuclear 41-point performance at Assembly Hall, moving to 17-8 overall and 8-6 in Big Ten play. After missing his first five shots and not scoring until seven minutes remained in the first half, Wilkerson erupted for 16 points to close the opening period and then added 25 in a second half where Indiana shot an absurd 81% from the field, finishing with a 1.8 points-per-possession output that erased any doubt about the final outcome.Andy Bottoms, Ryan Phillips, and Coach Bob Moats break down the offensive clinic and what it means moving forward:How Wilkerson became just the fifth Indiana player since George McGinnis to record multiple 40-point games in a season, now leading the Big Ten in conference scoring at 24.4 points per gameSam Alexis's continued emergence with another perfect shooting night (8-of-8) and dominant defensive performance against Nate Biddle, opening up the offense early when shots weren't fallingWhy Indiana's second-half offensive explosion (11-of-11 on two-pointers, missing only four total field goals) showcased the full potential of Darian DeVries's system against overmatched opponentsConor Enright's steady excellence as a floor general (eight assists, six rebounds, plus-22 in 36 minutes) proving he's far exceeded expectations as a Big 10 starting point guardThe defensive lapses in the second half that allowed 1.42 points per possession—something that could prove costly against Illinois's top-ranked offense in six daysNick Dorn's confidence-restoring second half after struggling while battling illness, hitting clutch threes and free throws when Indiana needed scoring balanceWhat this five-of-six stretch says about coaching development and veteran play compared to earlier season strugglesPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman catch up on football's offseason reset, storylines for Curt Cignetti's team heading toward spring, Darian DeVries' bubbling resume and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:53 -- Checking in with football 7:30 -- Offseason storylines 21:46 -- Hoops heading into February 32:30 -- What makes a successful first DeVries season? Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/02/03/indiana-football-roster-khobie-martin-future-players-step-up-returning-win-coach-curt-cignetti/88478021007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

The ultimate Indiana football insider, Peegs.com's very own Matt Weaver, reflects on the glory of IU claiming the natty, then dives right into the 2026 roster to discuss how next year's squad is shaping up, and how Coach Cig and his staff are doing in both the portal and high school recruiting. (Hint: VERY GOOD)Before that, the Hysterics recap their in-person adventures watching the men's basketball team at UCLA (Hint: VERY GOOD) and at USC (Hint: PRETTY BAD)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:22) – The voice of IU, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to recap a thrilling double-overtime victory for the Hoosiers over the UCLA Bruins on Saturday night, discusses the recent stretch of play from Nick Dorn, highlights what the itinerary looks like for the Hoosiers out west since beating UCLA, and states that he is starting to see some Curt Cignetti traits in Darian DeVries. (13:22-23:06) – Eddie Gill from the FanDuel Sports Network and Pacers Radio Network joins Jake Query to explain why the Pacers are 7-5 in their last twelve games, compliments what he has seen from Jarace Walker in the last three weeks, breaks down what he has seen from Johnny Furphy this season, and gives Andrew Nembhard a lot of credit for adapting throughout the season to develop into a true point guard. (23:06-51:08) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to continue discussing the decision last week to not share his Hall of Fame vote for Bill Belichick but to share it 24 hours later. Mike also explains why the off the field issues with Robert Kraft aren’t included in his Hall of Fame candidacy in comparison to Bill Belichick and gives his thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl match between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:42) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping a winning weekend for the Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, and Indiana Pacers. Will tonight and tomorrow night be the final time Pacers fans will watch Bennedict Mathurin in a Pacers uniform? Plus, they give some early thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup. (23:42-39:57) – The voice of IU, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to recap a thrilling double-overtime victory for the Hoosiers over the UCLA Bruins on Saturday night, discusses the recent stretch of play from Nick Dorn, highlights what the itinerary looks like for the Hoosiers out west since beating UCLA, and states that he is starting to see some Curt Cignetti traits in Darian DeVries. (39:57-45:47) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing how much of the Grammy’s they consumed last night. (45:47-1:10:57) – Eddie Gill from the FanDuel Sports Network and Pacers Radio Network joins Jake Query to explain why the Pacers are 7-5 in their last twelve games, compliments what he has seen from Jarace Walker in the last three weeks, breaks down what he has seen from Johnny Furphy this season, and gives Andrew Nembhard a lot of credit for adapting throughout the season to develop into a true point guard. (1:10:57-1:20:29) – Jake asks Eddie for some advice because he was up late last night. He needs to know if his reasoning is normal or if it is another example of Jake’s neuroticism. (1:20:29-1:27:43) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Bob Ibach from Nikco Sports making a return to the show to provide an update on how sales for the commemorative footballs celebrating IU’s historic college football season. (1:35:19-1:55:58) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to continue discussing the decision last week to not share his Hall of Fame vote for Bill Belichick but to share it 24 hours later. Mike also explains why the off-the-field issues with Robert Kraft aren’t included in his Hall of Fame candidacy in comparison to Bill Belichick and gives his thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl match between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. (1:55:58-2:05:03) – Jake and Eddie give away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see John Mellencamp in concert at Ruoff Music Center in a few months! Plus, they give away tickets for someone to attend the Suburban Indy Home Show! (2:05:03-2:12:02) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake and Eddie in studio to preview his show and talk a little hockey!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana survived a chaotic double overtime thriller at Pauley Pavilion, defeating UCLA 98-97 after blowing a 10-point lead in the final 1:34 of regulation and battling through two overtime periods without a true point guard. Trent Sisley's made free throw with 0.6 seconds left sealed Indiana's third straight victory, moving the Hoosiers to 15-7 overall and 6-5 in Big Ten play with a crucial second quad-one win for their NCAA tournament resume.Jerod Morris, Coach Brian Tonsoni, and Andy Bottoms (with special guests Scott Caulfield and Ryan Phillips calling in from Los Angeles) break down the gutsy road victory:How Nick Dorn's 21-point explosion in the second half transformed a six-point halftime deficit into a commanding lead, continuing his breakout stretch as Indiana's third legitimate scoring threatReed Bailey's career performance with 24 points on 12-of-13 free throw shooting in just 28 minutes, showcasing the inside scoring dimension this roster has been missing all seasonThe coaching brilliance and controversy—Darian DeVries's defensive adjustments that held UCLA to under 40% shooting versus the decision not to foul up three at the end of regulationLamar Wilkerson's redemption arc after nearly losing the game with critical turnovers late in regulation, then taking over both overtimes by repeatedly attacking the rim when Indiana had no point guard to initiate offenseWhy Tucker DeVries's nine points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists might have been his most important performance as a Hoosier despite the modest scoring numbersThe mental toughness this team showed bouncing back from a devastating collapse—what this win reveals about the culture DeVries is building and why it feels so different from recent Indiana teamsSam Alexis and Trent Sisley stepping up in critical moments as role players, making free throws and grabbing rebounds when starters fouled outPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss IU football's off ramp from winning a CFP national championship into preparations for 2026, plus an important win for Darian DeVries' team over Purdue that might just have put the Hoosiers back on a path to the NCAA tournament. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:15 -- Football finally settling down 9:01 -- How Cignetti's Hoosiers move on 12:58 -- Thoughts on how IU's roster settled out 24:03 -- Shifting to basketball, big Purdue win 33:11 -- Nick Dorn's emergence, and what IU needs from LA trip Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/29/indiana-basketball-nick-dorn-stats-potential-coach-darian-devries-ncaa-tournament-hopes/88399661007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Indiana defeated Purdue 72-67 at Assembly Hall to earn Darian DeVries his first signature victory as Indiana's head coach and secure a crucial quad-one win for the Hoosiers' NCAA tournament resume. With the national championship football team honored before the game, Indiana jumped out to an 11-point halftime lead behind balanced scoring and relentless defense on Braden Smith, then survived a second-half offensive drought and several missed free throws to hold off Purdue's late charge and improve to 14-7 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play.Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms, Ryan Phillips, and Bob Moats break down the massive victory and what it means for the program:Connor Enright's 40-minute defensive masterpiece on Braden Smith (holding the All-American to 14 points on 14 shots with five assists and four turnovers) and his ice-cold three-pointer at 65-63 that ended a crucial offensive droughtHow Indiana won the first half with physicality, defensive intensity, and a 21-6 run over the final eight minutes featuring clutch buckets from Reed Bailey, Lamar Wilkerson, Tucker DeVries, and Josiah MilesNick Dorn's breakout continued with 18 points including eight straight in a critical second-half stretch, plus key drives that showed he's more than just a shooterWhy Indiana's ability to avoid fouling (only 15 team fouls, nobody with more than three) while forcing Purdue into 10 turnovers was the defensive blueprint they've needed all seasonThe second-half offensive struggles when Indiana went too conservative too early, missing three front-ends of one-and-ones while trying to run clock with five minutes leftWhat this win means for the program's trajectory—not just making the tournament this year, but showing what DeVries can do with the right roster construction as a strong 2026 recruiting class takes shapeTucker DeVries's toughness leading the game with 10 rebounds despite being held scoreless in the second half, and the critical contributions from role players like Miles, Sicily, and BaileyPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-30:13) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Indiana picking up its first big win in the Darian DeVries era last night over Purdue. Jake highlights some things that stood out in the win last night for the Hoosiers and they also discuss the news that Bill Belichick will not be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (30:13-44:03) – In the opening segment of the show, Eddie asked Jake why college athletes announce that they are entering (insert league) draft despite having no college eligibility left. Jake answers his question with a rant. (44:03-49:05) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing one decision that Matt Painter made last night that might have cost them the game in the second half. (49:05-1:17:23) – Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins Query & Company to recap last night’s big win for the Indiana Hoosiers over the Purdue Boilermakers. He highlights the recent development of Nick Dorn, believes that the coaching staff and players are starting to understand who fits in what role, evaluates how raucous the environment was last night in Assembly Hall, and shares some of his favorite college basketball venues. (1:17:23-1:28:55) – Jake Queyr’s best friend, Derek Schultz, raids the studio an hour and a half before he fills in for JMV to harass Jake. He is asked a trivia question by Jake that he discovered last night when watching a college basketball game. (1:28:55-1:35:18) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake resharing some thoughts that he had on Bill Belichick being snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame class. (1:35:18-2:04:02) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to explain how the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process goes, highlights how they divide the finalists into different groups, admits that there wasn’t anyone in the voting process that said to not vote for Bill Belichick, states that Spygate was brought up during Belichick’s presentation to the Hall of Fame, and the significance of being a first ballot Hall of Famer in the NFL compared to other leagues. (2:04:02-2:16:40) – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins Query & Company to share his conversation with Bill Polian last night after it came out that he was suggesting that people shouldn’t vote for Bill Belchick, points out there Polian is being scapegoated for Belichick not making it on the first try despite ten other people not voting for him, and believes that the Seattle Seahawks are going to dominate the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. (2:16:40-2:18:34) – Today’s show closes out with Derek Schultz joining Jake Query in studio to preview what he’s got going on today as he fills in for JMV!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:24 – Rick Carlisle needles Kevin about Virginia beating Notre Dame and Kevin asks if it was okay to talk trash back, the Hoosiers get a huge win over Purdue and Darian DeVries addressed the locker room post-game, Curt Cignetti and the national champs were in the house at Assembly Hall, who is to blame for Purdue’s slide in January? 25:25 – 35:31 - Tyrese Haliburton talks with LeBron James about his rehab and where he’s working at to get better when he finally returns and wanting to get better at drawing fouls, who will be around when Haliburton comes back as the trade deadline is a little over a week away 35:32 – 52:10 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and rubs Kevin’s face in his Cavaliers beating Kevin’s Irish in double overtime, his college hoops watching, Jarace Walker’s growth, Haliburton saying he wants to draw more contact when he returns, the time change against the Hawks due to the weather, Kevin invites him to Notre Dame/Virginia next yearSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:40 –IU tops Purdue at Assembly Hall last night, Kevin’s car wouldn’t start this morning, Jeff’s garage door situation, Kevin’s road trip with Rakestraw ended at 1AM, Bill Belichick does NOT make the Pro Football Hall of Fame 12:41 – 22:21 – Morning Checkdown 22:22 – 47:41 – Rick Carlisle needles Kevin about Virginia beating Notre Dame and Kevin asks if it was okay to talk trash back, the Hoosiers get a huge win over Purdue and Darian DeVries addressed the locker room post-game, Curt Cignetti and the national champs were in the house at Assembly Hall, who is to blame for Purdue’s slide in January? 47:42 – 1:14:00 – IU/Purdue thoughts, Kevin fan boyed over a former Notre Dame basketball player, Kevin’s night with Greg Rakestaw, NFL head coaching moves: Bills hire Joe Brady, Titans hire Brian Daboll at OC, is Lou Anarumo leaving Indy?, Bill Belichick is NOT a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Morning Checkdown 1:14:01 – 1:24:07– Tyrese Haliburton talks with LeBron James about his rehab and where he’s working at to get better when he finally returns and wanting to get better at drawing fouls, who will be around when Haliburton comes back as the trade deadline is a little over a week away 1:24:08- 1:31:18 – IU football schedule, Kevin’s highs and lows at the Notre Dame game 1:31:19 – 1:57:04 – IU tops Purdue last night as Conor Enright comes up big down the stretch, Pacers/Bulls tonight, Caitlin Clark joins NBC for their studio show, Bills sign Joe Brady for head coach, any coaching staff changes coming from the Colts?, Trey Wingo discusses Bill Belichick not making the Pro Football Hall of Fame and why it’s absurd he was not elected, 1:57:05 – 2:13:45 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and rubs Kevin’s face in his Cavaliers beating Kevin’s Irish in double overtime, his college hoops watching, Jarace Walker’s growth, Haliburton saying he wants to draw more contact when he returns, the time change against the Hawks due to the weather, Kevin invites him to Notre Dame/Virginia next year 2:13:46 – 2:15:32 – An award-winning final segment to wrap the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS FLASHBACK EPISODELast year a largely unknown QB from Cal-Berkeley showed up in Bloomington to lead Indiana's offense in Year 2 of the Cignetti Era. One year later, that same QB is a household name across America... Fernando Mendoza.Shortly after arriving at IU, Fernando was kind enough to join the Hysterics for an in-depth conversation, touching on everything from his family and childhood, to his love of Star Wars, to why he chose to join his brother Alberto in playing for Coach Cig.It was impossible to predict at the time of this interview that Fernando would go on to win the Heisman Trophy as he and his teammates went undefeated, winning both the Big Ten and National Championships, and forever securing their place not just in the hearts of Hoosier nation, but amongst the greatest stories in the history of sports. After this conversation, however, it was very easy to understand that Fernando is an absolutely special human being... warm, funny, intelligent and inspiring... and someone we'd all be very proud to have represent Indiana University.If you prefer to watch this flashback episode, please visit @hoosierhysterics on Youtube.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Indiana Hoosiers are the 2026 College Football National Champions. Undefeated, Never Daunted, and Beyond Imagination.They did it. We did it. It's done. History has been written. Eternal glory achieved.The Hysterics try to wrap their delirious minds about what just happened and what it all means as they recount their trip to Miami to watch our Coach Cig, Fernando, and the rest of our beloved Hoosiers finish a perfect season in thrilling fashion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana fell to Iowa 78-61 at home, dropping the Hoosiers to 12-6 overall and 3-4 in Big Ten play in a third consecutive loss that has this season teetering on the ... yeah, you know what work is coming ... brink.After Iowa controlled the game from the opening tip and imposed their will on the Hoosiers, Indiana briefly cut the deficit to five in the second half before the bottom fell out once again, continuing a disturbing pattern of collapses that has defined their most disappointing losses this season.Jerod, Eddie, Bob, Mike, and Ryan break down the loss and assess where this program stands:Why this team simply isn't talented enough to play poorly and still compete, and how fatigue—admitted publicly by Darian DeVries—is starting to catch up with a rotation stretched too thinThe losing that's starting to creep into this team's psyche after three straight deflating defeats, and whether there's still enough will to fight through the brutal stretch aheadHow Iowa's Bennett Sturts and Payton Sandfort combined to nearly outscore Indiana by themselves, exposing the gap between teams with multiple attackers and Indiana's limited offensive optionsBob and Mike's eye-witness account from Assembly Hall, including the frustration on the bench and the vibes from a crowd that watched another winnable home game slip awayTayton Conway's ankle injury that removed the one player who could consistently penetrate Iowa's defense, and what it means when this team loses its only reliable driverThe roster construction issues that one host compares to having elite wide receivers but no offensive line or quarterback to get them the ballWhether Indiana is now in tournament danger zone after dropping two home games they should have won, and what the math looks like with Michigan and Purdue loomingThis episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth check in from opposite sides of the country to discuss IU's impending national championship matchup with Miami, dissect the Hoosiers' recent basketball struggles, and explore what reasonable expectations look like for both programs right now.The Rose Bowl That Wasn'tBob and Mike open with the bittersweet realization that their long-planned Back Home Network meetup this weekend could have been in Miami for the national championship game instead of Bloomington for an Iowa basketball matchup. They discuss IU's status as an 8.5-point favorite over Miami, the narrative that IU "hasn't been tested" despite beating Ohio State, Oregon, and Alabama by a combined margin that would make Sherman's March to the Sea look gentle, and why Miami fans might want to check out Homefield Apparel's vintage Hurricanes collection before Monday's game.Basketball's Reality CheckThe conversation shifts to IU basketball's brutal week—blowing a 16-point lead to Nebraska and getting boat-raced by Michigan State at Breslin. Bob and Mike break down what's actually happening beyond the disappointing results:The roster gaps they identified in the preseason are showing up exactly as predicted—too many elite shooters, not enough drivers or rim protectionLamar Wilkerson is performing at a legitimate All-American level (near 10 BPM), but when defenses key on him and Tucker DeVries, IU struggles to generate offense elsewhereConerway is the only true penetrator, and when teams neutralize him, the offense becomes predictable and easy to defendAgainst physically superior teams like Michigan State, IU's passing windows close dramatically and their carefully designed actions don't create the same looks they get in practiceThe Roster Construction StoryMike explains the brutal timeline Darian DeVries faced building this roster—hired in mid-April right as the portal was opening, with top guards already off the board before IU even had a full staff assembled. They discuss how next year's portal cycle can address many of these gaps, and why this season's limitations don't predict future struggles.Scheme and PsychologyBob dives into the X's and O's, noting IU is getting nearly 20% of their possessions off cuts and off-ball screens—historically high for DeVries—because they have to manufacture offense without dominant drivers or post players. When defenses adjust and take away these actions, IU doesn't have a clear "what's next" option. The mental side matters too: watching players tunnel-vision toward Wilkerson late in games or run actions mechanically rather than reading the defense shows a team still figuring out who they are.Looking AheadThey close by previewing Saturday's Iowa game as a better measuring stick than the Michigan State beatdown, discussing upcoming video breakdowns of IU's offensive schemes, and teasing a deep dive into Curt Cignetti's historical context as potentially IU's greatest athletic department hire ever—regardless of Monday's outcome in Miami.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They Hysterics are hysterical, along with all of Hoosier nation, at the reality of Indiana football playing for a national championship.THE HOOSIERS ARE PLAYING IN THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FOR ETERNAL GLORY.After a quick rundown of the hoops loss at home to the Huskers, the Hysterics catch up on Eric's magical trip to the Peach Bowl and the historic drubbing of the Ducks before a sea of cream & crimson. Then... and it's hard to even believe this is even being typed... they go on to discuss the upcoming title game showdown between our beloved Hoosiers and the evil Hurricanes.And if you, dear listener, find yourself in Miami for the big game, please join the Hysterics and a bunch of fellow Hoosiers for a pre-game meet up at the Hard Rock Sports Bar in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 11am on Monday, Jan 19th. It's a 5-10 minute Uber ride to the stadium, and a perfect place to meet up and get hyped for the biggest game in the history of Indiana University football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana secured a crucial road victory over Maryland 84-66, improving to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play. After a sluggish first half where the Hoosiers struggled to find offensive rhythm against Maryland's physical defense, IU leaned on relentless drives to the free throw line—going 16-for-16 in the opening half—to take a five-point lead into the break, then exploded in the second half behind Lamar Wilkerson's sensational stretch to pull away for an 18-point road win.Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Coach Moats break down the win and look ahead to a massive showdown with undefeated Nebraska:How Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright attacked the paint in the first half when Maryland's physicality took away Indiana's three-point looks, and why their aggressive drives to the basket opened up everything elseLamar Wilkerson's explosive 16-point second-half run where he scored 16 straight Indiana points to blow the game open, including a thunderous dunk that put an exclamation point on the victoryThe coaching adjustments Darian DeVries made throughout the game, and how Maryland's attempt to switch to a matchup zone in the second half backfired and opened up Indiana's offense even moreWhy Indiana's guards scoring 59 points with 18 rebounds and only four turnovers was the story of the game, and what it means for this team's ability to win different waysTrent Sisley's hustle plays on the offensive glass and his continued development as a freshman willing to do the little things to earn minutesThe lingering rebounding concerns on free throw blockouts where Maryland got three offensive rebounds that led to kickout threesWhat this road win means for Indiana's resume heading into a critical four-game stretch against Nebraska, Michigan State, Iowa, and MichiganPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award. This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a brief discussion about the Hoosier hoops victory over the Huskies, the Hysterics do a deep dive into Coach Cig's huge portal haul with Peegs.com Matt Weaver! Weave dishes his expert analysis and opinion on our new QB Josh Hoover, stud WR Nick Marsh and 7 more future Hoosiers.Then, the one and only Oscar-nominated writer & producer of Hoosiers, Angelo Pizzo, joins the show to postulate on the possibilities of an IUFB movie, and to discuss his latest film, which was shot entirely in Bloomington. And if you help Angelo come up with a title for his new flick, he'll send you $1000! No joke!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana knocked off Washington 90-80 to improve to 11-3 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play. After a blistering offensive start where the Hoosiers hit five threes on their first five possessions, they had to navigate second-half foul trouble and some offensive struggles before pulling away for a crucial home victory.Andy, Coach Tonsoni, Ryan, and Jerod break down the win and look ahead to a big road test at Maryland:How Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright torched Washington's triangle-and-two defense designed to stop Tucker DeVries and Lamar WilkersonThe coaching adjustments Darian DeVries made throughout the game, including strategic zone looks and rotation decisions that neutralized Washington's sizeTrent Sisley's explosive second-half stretch where he channeled his inner Strap from Hoosiers and single-handedly extended Indiana's leadWhy Indiana's second-half foul trouble kept Washington in the game despite dominant stretches, and whether aggressive defense is worth the trade-offLamar Wilkerson's clutch performance down the stretch and how he continues to evolve as more than just a shooterWhat this balanced scoring effort (eight players with 4+ points) means for Indiana's ability to beat different defensive schemesCoach Tonsoni's incredible Rose Bowl experience and reflections on the Indiana football program's historic momentPlus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana University Athletic Director Scott Dolson joins us and discusses IU’s Rose Bowl win and looking ahead to their rematch with Oregon in the Peach Bowl, the Curt Cignetti effect and how he changed the culture of the team and university, Peach Bowl preview and the transfer portal, Darian DeVries’ early report card & MORE!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:09 – Colts lose to the Texans and have already confirmed that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be back in 2026, another frustrating end to the Colts season and another year of “what if’s” 15:10 – 36:02 - It sure seems like the Colts are going to be almost full “Team Run It Back” in 2026, why do you think the Colts will tell us they are bringing everyone back yet again, Ballard’s resume, Steicehn’s standing and an atrocious record against division opponents 36:03 – 53:42 - Indiana University Athletic Director Scott Dolson joins us and discusses IU’s Rose Bowl win and looking ahead to their rematch with Oregon in the Peach Bowl, the Curt Cignetti effect and how he changed the culture of the team and university, Peach Bowl preview and the transfer portal, Darian DeVries’ early report cardSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:04–Colts lose to the Texans and have already confirmed that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be back in 2026, another frustrating end to the Colts season and another year of “what if’s” 15:05 – 24:09 – Morning Checkdown 24:10 – 45:00 – It sure seems like the Colts are going to be almost full “Team Run It Back” in 2026, why do you think the Colts will tell us they are bringing everyone back yet again, Ballard’s resume, Steicehn’s standing and an atrocious record against division opponents 45:01 – 1:09:30 – Colts fallout, what will be the excuses for Ballard and Steichen now?, text line comments, more frustrations of the Ballard era, Morning Checkdown 1:09:31 – 1:22:15 – We play the rejoiner from last year’s end of Colts season and it sounds eerily similar to how this season ended, are the Colts “NFL poor”?, boxes the Colts checked in 2025 1:22:16 – 1:27:48 – Steichen’s record against teams with records above .500 is abysmal, . 1:27:49 – 1:57:00 – Indiana University Athletic Director Scott Dolson joins us and discusses IU’s Rose Bowl win and looking ahead to their rematch with Oregon in the Peach Bowl, the Curt Cignetti effect and how he changed the culture of the team and university, Peach Bowl preview and the transfer portal, Darian DeVries’ early report card, Morning Checkdown 1:57:01 – 2:06:13 – Colts running it back in 2026, some big questions heading into the offseason, Charvarius Ward’s NFL future seems cloudy at best 1:57:01 – 2:13:29 – Colts Postseason Headlines, what can Carlie say today to make Colts fans happy?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hoosiers are flippin' Rose Bowl champs!! The beyond dream season continues, and there is no one better to contextualize what it all means than the publisher of Peegs.com, Jeff Rabjohns. Rabby breaks down the macro, the micro, and all points in between like no one else.Next up, the Hysterics celebrate this glorious football milestone with an all-time great Indiana basketball player, your friend and ours, Brian "Dutch" Evans!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics hop in the car and head downtown to greet all of Hoosier nation as it descends upon southern California for The Granddaddy of Them All!! Podcasting from the 70th story lobby of the Intercontinental Hotel, the official hotel of the IU football team, Eric and Ward gab it up about the upcoming Rose Bowl and everything to do with our #1 ranked, undefeated, Big Ten champion Indiana Hoosiers!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00-26:38 – Query & Company gets underway on a Monday talking about the Colts season ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Football game vs San Francisco at Lucas Oil Stadium. How excited should we get for tonight’s game with everything we’ve seen happen this season? 26:38-41:14 – Ahead of tonight’s IU Men’s Basketball game and next week’s Rose Bowl for the IU Football team, the legendary Don Fischer joins. The Voice of the Hoosiers talks about what Darian DeVries’ team needs to fix heading into Big Ten play next month, then explains why he wanted Alabama to be the quarterfinal matchup for Curt Cignetti’s squad. 41:14 -47:41 – Jake closes out the first hour of the show on the Colts. 47:41-1:11:38 – Ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Football game, The Dean of Colts Coverage, Mike Chappell joins. Who is in, who is out tonight vs San Francisco? How big is the spectacle of MNF? What can a game like this do for both the city and the team? What does the rest-of-season playoff picture look like for the Colts? 1:11:38-1:22:29 – Jake goes in-depth about the College Football Playoff and why a) you need to let the little guys in and b) why expanding the field will not change a thing. 1:22:29-1:28:39 – Jake closes out the second hour of the show talking with fans about the excitement for tonight’s Monday Night Football game. 1:28:39 -1:52:33 – Former Colts WR, and current pre/postgame show analyst Bill Brooks joins to preview tonight’s primetime home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Is there more that Shane Steichen can unleash in Philip Rivers’ second game? What areas do we need to ask Santa for improvement? 1:52:33-2:04:20 – Jake talks Colts vs Niners before tonight’s standalone Monday Night Football home game. 2:04:20-2:11:00– Jake and JMV close out the show with their patented cross talk! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-15:45 – Former Colts WR, and current pre/postgame show analyst Bill Brooks joins to preview tonight’s primetime home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Is there more that Shane Steichen can unleash in Philip Rivers’ second game? What areas do we need to ask Santa for improvement? 15:46-30:00 – Ahead of tonight’s IU Men’s Basketball game and next week’s Rose Bowl for the IU Football team, the legendary Don Fischer joins. The Voice of the Hoosiers talks about what Darian DeVries’ team needs to fix heading into Big Ten play next month, then explains why he wanted Alabama to be the quarterfinal matchup for Curt Cignetti’s squad. 30:01-52:39 – Ahead of tonight’s Monday Night Football game, The Dean of Colts Coverage, Mike Chappell joins. Who is in, who is out tonight vs San Francisco? How big is the spectacle of MNF? What can a game like this do for both the city and the team? What does the rest-of-season playoff picture look like for the Colts? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana football just added another piece of history: Fernando Mendoza is the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield unpack what the moment means for the program, the fan base, and Mendoza's place in Indiana sports lore. They also dig into the voting results and why Mendoza's biggest moments (and biggest stage) ultimately separated him from the other finalists. Then it's a hard pivot to Indiana basketball: the Hoosiers lose 72–60 at Kentucky, and the conversation turns to the team's offensive issues, foul trouble, thin margins, and what it means for the Big Ten grind ahead under Darian DeVries.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr preview Kentucky vs. Indiana in the 2025-26 college basketball season and share predictions for this highly anticipated non-conference matchup between Mark Pope and Darian DeVries in Lexington. YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-25:59) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query playing what Shane Steichen had to say today at his press conference on the addition of Philip Rivers and how soon he could be ready to play for the Indianapolis Colts. Jake asks Eddie for how he reacted seeing Rivers being signed by the Colts and then highlights some theories he has about the situation. (25:59-36:12) – As Jake awaits a call from Ethan Thompson, he and Eddie discuss the productive minutes he has given the Indiana Pacers the last two games. They also highlight the number of different guys they have tried out this season that haven’t been able to stick. (36:12-44:09) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query asking producer Eddie more about the Big Cranium Association get together in Laporte yesterday. Jake also shares his thoughts on why he feels like high school and college basketball interest is decreasing. (44:09-1:11:48) – Former Warren Central High School and Indianapolis Colts quarterback, Jeff George, joins the show to share his concerns about Philip Rivers trying to play football again after not playing in the last five years. Jeff also reveals that he still believes Anthony Richardson has the ability to be a franchise quarterback. Jake also asks Jeff about his initiative, Christmas QB with Jeff George. (1:11:48-1:27:24) – Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson joins Query & Company to take us through his journey from bouncing around in the G League to playing meaningful minutes the last two games. He shares how he felt finding out he was going to play his first meaningful minutes in Chicago by being pulled off the floor while getting some extra work in after shootaround and how he found out he was going to start against the Sacramento Kings. (1:27:24-1:32:02) – The second hour of the show concludes quickly with Jake Query noting how Notre Dame and the Indianapolis Colts are in the same boat. (1:32:02-1:58:02) – The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query playing two more highlights from Philip Rivers press conference from earlier in the day. Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times to discuss the historic performance from Lamar Wilkerson, reveals how Darian DeVries acted after losses to Minnesota and Louisville, and comments on the Stephan Daly injury that he suffered after the Big Ten Championship game. (1:58:02-2:14:48) – Joel Erickson from the IndyStar joins the show to share what he has learned in the last 24-48 hours about why the Colts signed Philip Rivers and if there is a legitimate chance he starts on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Joel also notes that Charvarius Ward Sr. will miss the rest of the regular season after being placed on injured reserve because he’s concerned about what his future looks like in the NFL considering what he said following the last concussion he suffered. (2:14:48-2:19:22) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to discuss today being the last day that we will be broadcasting from the studio off of Monument Circle.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana suffered its first loss of the season, falling 73-64 at Minnesota in the Big Ten opener as the Hoosiers struggled with execution and physicality throughout while shooting just 40% from the field, 29.6% from three, and a dismal 60% from the free throw line. A blocked dunk attempt by Tucker DeVries late in the first half shifted momentum to Minnesota, and despite multiple opportunities to seize control, Indiana looked unfocused and rattled on the road for the first time under Darian DeVries.Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Ryan break down a disappointing performance where Indiana did many things poorly but still had chances to win, examining what went wrong and how this veteran team needs to respond against Louisville on Saturday.The blocked DeVries dunk that changed the game's complexion, followed by Indiana putting Minnesota on the free throw line five straight possessions while going scoreless themselvesTayton Conerway's team-high 18 points in just 23 minutes as the only player consistently creating his own shot, raising questions about extended bench timeThe fatal free throw shooting (12-20, including 3-10 to start the second half) when Indiana had Minnesota's bigs in deep foul troubleLamar Wilkerson's gutsy second-half stretch hitting a three, blocking a shot, and getting a steal despite being blocked at the rim multiple timesSam Alexis's strong performance (10 points, 5-7 shooting) compared to Reed Bailey's struggles, highlighting the ongoing center rotation questionsThe stagnant offense managing just eight assists while failing to sustain defensive intensity or execute despite various adjustments from DeVriesMinnesota controlling tempo and out-rebounding Indiana 40-25 while holding them to just three fast break pointsAll that and more on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.