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- Purdue cut Dre Muhammed lose after one season, but so far he has had a positive impact for Indiana, Dustin Dopirak writes.
- Indiana is showing interest in a former Iowa recruit, Dustin writes.
IT’S INDIANA
- Muhammed got a chance to play with the ones after injuries and position switches opened up spots, the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette’s LaMond Pope writes.
- It appears Big Ten expansion is inevitable, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Vahe Gregorian writes.
- Another Tom Crean guy, Brian Wardle, is a candidate for the UW-Green Bay job, the Green Bay Press-Gazette’s Rob Demovsky writes.
- Victor Oladipo is a versatile prospect who wants to win, the Evansville Courier-Press’ Drew Bruno writes.
BIG TEN FOOTBALL
- Ohio State receiver Taurian Washington will have gone more than 1,000 days in between catches by the time the season opener comes, the Columbus Dispatch’s Ken Gordon writes.
- Zach Becker did not have any other FBS alternatives, but he has exceeded expectations at Illinois, the Champaign News-Gazette’s Loren Tate writes.
- With talent at the linebacker position, Michigan State is using more 3-4 formations during spring practice, the Lansing State Journal’s Joe Rexrode writes.
- Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez is the subject of a new investigation into his time at West Virginia, but Michigan is ducking any questions about it, AnnArbor.com’s Dave Birkett writes.
- Iowa’s offense is progressing nicely, the Des Moines Register’s Andrew Logue writes.
- Former NFL standout Greg Jackson had connections to the Wisconsin staff, which led to an assistant coaching position, Madison.com’s Mike Lucas writes.
- Kim Royston, one of two returning defensive starters for Minnesota, broke his leg, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s Kent Youngblood writes.
- Joe Paterno, when he’s not shilling for Big Ten expansion, is telling everyone how average his team is, the Harrisburg Patriot-News’ Bob Flounders writes.
BIG TEN BASKETBALL
- JaJuan Johnson is looking at all his options, including hiring an agent and staying in the NBA Draft, the Lafayette Journal & Courier’s Jeff Washburn writes.
- Demetri McCamey is likely to enter the Draft, but will not hire an agent and use the process to find out what scouts think, the Champaign News-Gazette’s Paul Klee writes.
- Cory Joseph may go to Minnesota and give Tubby Smith another top recruiting class, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s Myron P. Medcalf writes.
TAKE A LOOK
She & Him’s “In the Sun.”
HT Gents,
Has there been any release of info from the FB team as to what recruits or commits may be expected to attend the Spring game?
Thanks,
Hoosier Clarion
A couple of random questions for the gang:
1)Will Wisconsin ever be bad again in either of the two major sports? Talk about a model of how to maintain a winning tradition. What is it? Donors? Great in-state talent that stays home? Coaching?
2) With McCamey, JaJuan Johnson, Evan Turner, Trevon Hughes, and Deshawn Sims probably all out the door, does this leave room for someone like VJ or Watty to climb into an all-conference position?
I’m guessing Johnson and McCamey come back.
By the way, I saw Michael Ballack on TV yesterday in a Chelsea-Bolton match, and I couldn’t help but noticing how much he looked like this oft-maligned IU basketball player.
Would it be considered off-topic to comment on Hugh’s music clip? I don’t care. It was a fun tune. Football is a fun game. Compared to Jamarcus Ellis, VJ is a soft sissy…I like coaches that throw gum. Is it just me…?…Did the lead singer of She & Him look like a brunette Reese Witherspoon?
Chill clip for Hugh.
D- I am afraid that is indeed off-topic. Stick to safe subjects, like how much you hate Crean and want him fired. That stuff is perfectly fine, and much preferred over friendly slightly off-topic conversation between amicable bloggers.
Jake Reed is going to be a stud for the football program. That was an awesome pick up.
Anybody else hearing a rumor about Pritch transferring?
Jubilee-
Where is the rumor?
Hoosier Scoop,
What is the new poll all about? You guys really work hard on this blog and it shows that you put a lot of time into traveling/interviewing/ writing. However, if you are not happy with the way the comment section is going why not just pull the plug on it?
I read the Pritchard rumor on a P.F. Chang’s fortune cookie.
Chill, the female singer of She & Him is Zooey Deschanel. She’s been in several films.
Got a text from someone who saw it on a peegs message board……something about verdell’s fb page
I don’t know the whole story, but I don’t believe it till IU releases something.
Not to say antyhing, but…….I told you guys Pritchard was gone a month ago.
TP leaving is not a bad thing, nor a surprise. Thanks for your freshman season TP, good luck on your next move.
PARPP-
No doubt. TP used up all his squares in his first year. This last season, there was a lot about his game that needed wiping up, but nothing left to do it with but a cardboard cylinder.
If this is true about Pritchard, which I haven’t seen anything released. It would be a huge loss. He is the closest thing we have to a legitimate Center.
Hugh,
Any word yet about my question on FB recruits or commits attending the Spring game?
If TP transfers, I will at least miss his ball screens. He does that like no other on the team.
Pritchard can do nothing that Bawa can’t do; no big loss at all at this point.
Tom Pritchard isn’t going anywhere.
Verdell Jones’ Facebook message wasn’t about Pritchard deciding to leave the program.
It was about him deciding to hang out with a girl instead of a few teammates.
Mark,
We’d only ever get rid of comments as a last resort. There’s a lot of good in here. I only wish people didn’t have to work so hard to find it.
Hoosier Clarion,
The football team can’t tell us if recruits or committed players will be in town on Saturday. It would be a violation. We can try to figure out that information on our own in the coming days.
Thanks for the info.
I figured it was false rumors being spread.
Bawa does not even compare to Pritchard. He couldn’t even get minutes over Jobe.
That’s great that Knight and Gilchrist committed to Kentucky. That guarantees them at least two more years of one-and-done led teams that will lose to more experienced teams in the tournament.
HT Boys, don’t bother trying to figure out who might be guests for the Spring game. After almost seven hours for a response I can tell your interest is not anywhere as high as mine. I will not ask for info again.
Clarion,
At 5:43 Korman answered your question.
Absolutely correct, after I first asked at 10:31am.
I don’t think Korman is here to respond to your every need the second you have a question. You should be happy he responded to you at all…
^^^Look at this guy. Now overtly cozying up to his #1 fan and biggest sponsor. What a neat couple you and Korman make. Hope Steve doesn’t get jealous.
Thanks Husky Tom but it really has no consequence as to how the sun deals with dawn or dusk tomorrow.
NCAA has just approved three new changes in rules and rulings in college FB. Two will initiate this 2010 season and a third in 2011.
For 2010 no more eye black with messages and no longer can wedge blocking be used on kickoffs.
For 2011 taunting by a player just prior to scoring will disallow the score.
The status whoa!