The Hoosier Sound | IU Sports Podcast
We are the official podcast of IndianaHQ. Our mission and goal is simple: we want to bring in-depth analysis and coverage for Indiana University sports to as many fans as possible across a multitude of modern platforms. "The Hoosier Sound" was founded in 2017 by Noah Freeman and Matt Lukens who had a passion for all IU sports. The guys wanted to give listeners analysis of programs such as Indiana basketball, Indiana football, Indiana soccer, Indiana women's basketball, Indiana baseball, Indiana swim and dive, and more. We also do a daily IU sports news roundup called "Hoosier Sound-Off."
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One of Curt Cignetti's biggest victories this offseason was retaining defensive coordinator Bryant Haines. Heading into the 2025 season, Cignetti and Haines are in charge of a defense that has a TON of talent.
You know about Mikail Kamara, Aiden Fisher, and D'Angelo Ponds. Who else could make a big splash this upcoming season for the Hoosiers D?
There's a lot to discuss about ...
One of Curt Cignetti's biggest victories this offseason was retaining defensive coordinator Bryant Haines. Heading into the 2025 season, Cignetti and Haines are in charge of a defense that has a TON of talent.
You know about Mikail Kamara, Aiden Fisher, and D'Angelo Ponds. Who else could make a big splash this upcoming season for the Hoosiers D?
There's a lot to discuss about ...
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June 27, 2025 • 84 mins
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As IU gears up for a crucial 2025 season, the guys on the offensive side of the ball look to replicate a lot of their success from last year.
Curt Cignetti has a new QB1 in town, as Fernando Mendoza takes over for Kurtis Rourke. Roman Hemby, Lee Beebe, and Pat Coogan are among the vital new names that will aim to light up the scoreboard. What should you expect from the Hoosie...
As IU gears up for a crucial 2025 season, the guys on the offensive side of the ball look to replicate a lot of their success from last year.
Curt Cignetti has a new QB1 in town, as Fernando Mendoza takes over for Kurtis Rourke. Roman Hemby, Lee Beebe, and Pat Coogan are among the vital new names that will aim to light up the scoreboard. What should you expect from the Hoosie...
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June 23, 2025 • 61 mins
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Darian DeVries has gotten through most, if not all, of his first offseason. He started by securing his son Tucker's commitment, and a couple of days ago, grabbed Serbian freshman Aleksa Ristic.
What do we like and dislike from DeVries' decisions? What are some reasonable goals for IUBB in year one?
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Darian DeVries has gotten through most, if not all, of his first offseason. He started by securing his son Tucker's commitment, and a couple of days ago, grabbed Serbian freshman Aleksa Ristic.
What do we like and dislike from DeVries' decisions? What are some reasonable goals for IUBB in year one?
WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersou...
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April 20, 2025 • 69 mins
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On Wednesday night, Darian DeVries got a double victory in the portal, with Jasai Miles (UNF) and Tayton Conerway (Troy) pledging to the Hoosiers. Miles and Conerway add to Indiana's backcourt, as IU continues to renovate their playing style for the upcoming season.
What do we think of the two additions? Are there realistic player comparisons for Miles and Conerway?
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On Wednesday night, Darian DeVries got a double victory in the portal, with Jasai Miles (UNF) and Tayton Conerway (Troy) pledging to the Hoosiers. Miles and Conerway add to Indiana's backcourt, as IU continues to renovate their playing style for the upcoming season.
What do we think of the two additions? Are there realistic player comparisons for Miles and Conerway?
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April 20, 2025 • 56 mins
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On Tuesday, Hoosier Nation received exciting news that Lamar Wilkerson chose Darian DeVries and IU over Kentucky. Wilkerson shot 44% from three last season for Sam Houston St.
What does Wilkerson's commitment signify for DeVries? How do we think DeVries has done in the portal through a month on the job?
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On Tuesday, Hoosier Nation received exciting news that Lamar Wilkerson chose Darian DeVries and IU over Kentucky. Wilkerson shot 44% from three last season for Sam Houston St.
What does Wilkerson's commitment signify for DeVries? How do we think DeVries has done in the portal through a month on the job?
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March 19, 2025 • 79 mins
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IU's month-long search has come to an end, as Scott Dolson officially named former Drake and WVU coach Darian DeVries as IU's 31st head coach on Tuesday afternoon.
Do we like the hire? What should DeVries' roster-building strategy look like? With the portal opening Monday, what should his top priorities be from day one? How high should expectations be for DeVries in year one ...
IU's month-long search has come to an end, as Scott Dolson officially named former Drake and WVU coach Darian DeVries as IU's 31st head coach on Tuesday afternoon.
Do we like the hire? What should DeVries' roster-building strategy look like? With the portal opening Monday, what should his top priorities be from day one? How high should expectations be for DeVries in year one ...
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March 8, 2025 • 59 mins
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After a productive trip to the Pacific Northwest, where the Hoosiers smacked Washington and barely fell short at Oregon (thanks, refs), IU comes back to Assembly Hall for the regular season finale. It's a big one, as the Hoosiers will take on the Buckeyes on Senior Day with both teams on the bubble. What are the keys to victory?
What lessons can IU learn from recent games to ...
After a productive trip to the Pacific Northwest, where the Hoosiers smacked Washington and barely fell short at Oregon (thanks, refs), IU comes back to Assembly Hall for the regular season finale. It's a big one, as the Hoosiers will take on the Buckeyes on Senior Day with both teams on the bubble. What are the keys to victory?
What lessons can IU learn from recent games to ...
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March 1, 2025 • 76 mins
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Are the Hoosiers playing their best basketball of the season right now? It certainly seems like it, as IU finished off a stretch of 11 straight Quad-I games with an inspiring win over rivals Purdue.
Nithin and Matt give their reactions to the win and how it impacts IU's March Madness case. The guys also dive into the IUBB head coaching search and what factors need to be consi...
Are the Hoosiers playing their best basketball of the season right now? It certainly seems like it, as IU finished off a stretch of 11 straight Quad-I games with an inspiring win over rivals Purdue.
Nithin and Matt give their reactions to the win and how it impacts IU's March Madness case. The guys also dive into the IUBB head coaching search and what factors need to be consi...
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February 2, 2025 • 64 mins
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It's been a frustrating season for the men's basketball team, as IU sits 68th in the NET rankings on the morning of January 28th. In year four, Mike Woodson has seen his team lose several games by large margins, as well as see one slip away vs. Maryland at home.
What are the underlying issues with IUBB? Who are some of the hot coaching names we'd like to see Scott Dolson purs...
It's been a frustrating season for the men's basketball team, as IU sits 68th in the NET rankings on the morning of January 28th. In year four, Mike Woodson has seen his team lose several games by large margins, as well as see one slip away vs. Maryland at home.
What are the underlying issues with IUBB? Who are some of the hot coaching names we'd like to see Scott Dolson purs...
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October 30, 2024 • 82 mins
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Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers showed they can win games a different way on Saturday, leaning on a fierce defense and ruthless run game to dispatch Washington by multiple scores. GameDay was a movie, the atmosphere was unbelievable, and the team kept rolling.
Now, a road game in East Lansing awaits. What can you expect out of the Hoosiers? How likely is Kurtis Rourke ...
Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers showed they can win games a different way on Saturday, leaning on a fierce defense and ruthless run game to dispatch Washington by multiple scores. GameDay was a movie, the atmosphere was unbelievable, and the team kept rolling.
Now, a road game in East Lansing awaits. What can you expect out of the Hoosiers? How likely is Kurtis Rourke ...
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October 22, 2024 • 76 mins
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Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers SMASHED Nebraska 56-7 on Saturday in one of the best environments and performances in IUFB history. The offensive line was awesome, the pass rush dominant, and the receivers exceptional. One issue: Kurtis Rourke suffered a thumb injury that will knock him out from IU's next matchup.
The Hoosiers are No. 13 in the country, and they face W...
Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers SMASHED Nebraska 56-7 on Saturday in one of the best environments and performances in IUFB history. The offensive line was awesome, the pass rush dominant, and the receivers exceptional. One issue: Kurtis Rourke suffered a thumb injury that will knock him out from IU's next matchup.
The Hoosiers are No. 13 in the country, and they face W...
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October 14, 2024 • 67 mins
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Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers were FIRST to clinch bowl eligibility in FBS this season, with IU dispatching Northwestern, 41-24, in Evanston. That win pushed the Hoosiers up to No. 18 in the AP Poll, and fans are dreaming bigger than ever.
What are the different paths for the Hoosiers as they make a run to the Big Ten title game and the CFP? How does a one-loss IU re...
Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers were FIRST to clinch bowl eligibility in FBS this season, with IU dispatching Northwestern, 41-24, in Evanston. That win pushed the Hoosiers up to No. 18 in the AP Poll, and fans are dreaming bigger than ever.
What are the different paths for the Hoosiers as they make a run to the Big Ten title game and the CFP? How does a one-loss IU re...
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September 23, 2024 • 64 mins
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Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers continued their dominance over September opposition, racking up a point differential of 165 through four games. Now, IU completely switches their attention to Big Ten play, as Maryland visits Bloomington on Saturday.
What should Hoosier fans expect? Is it time to RANK Indiana? What other observations do the guys have about this team? Big...
Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers continued their dominance over September opposition, racking up a point differential of 165 through four games. Now, IU completely switches their attention to Big Ten play, as Maryland visits Bloomington on Saturday.
What should Hoosier fans expect? Is it time to RANK Indiana? What other observations do the guys have about this team? Big...
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September 23, 2024 • 45 mins
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Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers took care of business in the first couple games, dominating FIU and smashing Western Illinois. Now, Big Ten season kicks off, with IU favored on the road at UCLA at the Rose Bowl.
Should expectations change for the 2024 Hoosiers after how they looked in the first two games? Is the ceiling higher? What has stood about Cignetti thus far? W...
Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers took care of business in the first couple games, dominating FIU and smashing Western Illinois. Now, Big Ten season kicks off, with IU favored on the road at UCLA at the Rose Bowl.
Should expectations change for the 2024 Hoosiers after how they looked in the first two games? Is the ceiling higher? What has stood about Cignetti thus far? W...
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September 8, 2024 • 80 mins
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Scott Dolson hired Curt Cignetti on Nov. 30, over 270 days ago. After a highly productive and entertaining offseason, Indiana football finally takes the field for its season opener on Saturday against FIU. What should you expect out of the Hoosiers this season?
What are some reasonable goals for Cignetti in year one? How many wins can this team get now that the Big Ten East h...
Scott Dolson hired Curt Cignetti on Nov. 30, over 270 days ago. After a highly productive and entertaining offseason, Indiana football finally takes the field for its season opener on Saturday against FIU. What should you expect out of the Hoosiers this season?
What are some reasonable goals for Cignetti in year one? How many wins can this team get now that the Big Ten East h...
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July 31, 2024 • 64 mins
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What a fascinating few days some former Hoosiers had during Assembly Ball's run at TBT in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Yogi Ferrell, Miller Kopp, and others donned Indiana colors once again, winning two games and getting knocked out in the round of 16. Which IU alumni could join the squad next year? Also, Big Ten media days are underway this week for football, with Curt Cignetti speak...
What a fascinating few days some former Hoosiers had during Assembly Ball's run at TBT in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Yogi Ferrell, Miller Kopp, and others donned Indiana colors once again, winning two games and getting knocked out in the round of 16. Which IU alumni could join the squad next year? Also, Big Ten media days are underway this week for football, with Curt Cignetti speak...
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June 29, 2024 • 66 mins
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The world of IUBB never fails to entertain. Nithin and Matt give their NEUTRAL and AGENDA-FREE take on Hoosier Hysterics' meeting with Mike Woodson.
How can NIL management continue to improve as we approach three years since it became a staple of college sports? Also, does IU have an NIL problem? Who's the voice of leadership in the program?
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The world of IUBB never fails to entertain. Nithin and Matt give their NEUTRAL and AGENDA-FREE take on Hoosier Hysterics' meeting with Mike Woodson.
How can NIL management continue to improve as we approach three years since it became a staple of college sports? Also, does IU have an NIL problem? Who's the voice of leadership in the program?
WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/
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June 29, 2024 • 79 mins
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As Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers head into a critical summer, Nithin and Matt dive into the objectives for each player as things currently stand. The guys give THREE words to summarize each player's goals as the team looks to meet, and potentially exceed, top 15 expectations.
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As Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers head into a critical summer, Nithin and Matt dive into the objectives for each player as things currently stand. The guys give THREE words to summarize each player's goals as the team looks to meet, and potentially exceed, top 15 expectations.
WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound
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Finally, it's time to take a breath during this college basketball season.
Rice, Ballo, Tucker, Carlyle, Goode, and Hatton are on the squad. Galloway, Reneau, Mgbako, Cupps, Leal, and Newton are back. One scholly remains.
Nithin and Matt reflect on a WILD offseason, where Mike Woodson and the staff hit a HOME RUN (well, until the games begin). Is the preseason top 15 hype deser...
Finally, it's time to take a breath during this college basketball season.
Rice, Ballo, Tucker, Carlyle, Goode, and Hatton are on the squad. Galloway, Reneau, Mgbako, Cupps, Leal, and Newton are back. One scholly remains.
Nithin and Matt reflect on a WILD offseason, where Mike Woodson and the staff hit a HOME RUN (well, until the games begin). Is the preseason top 15 hype deser...
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April 21, 2024 • 56 mins
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Mike Woodson is showing that he can adapt to the transfer portal era just fine.
After landing Kel'el Ware last year, Woodson snagged Myles Rice and Oumar Ballo over the last few days. Rice and Ballo both received All-Pac-12 honors last year.
What will the two newest Hoosiers bring to the team next year? How should IU attack the last four scholarship spots?
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Mike Woodson is showing that he can adapt to the transfer portal era just fine.
After landing Kel'el Ware last year, Woodson snagged Myles Rice and Oumar Ballo over the last few days. Rice and Ballo both received All-Pac-12 honors last year.
What will the two newest Hoosiers bring to the team next year? How should IU attack the last four scholarship spots?
WEBSITE: https://www....
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