The Hoosier Sound | IU Sports Podcast

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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February 24, 2024 57 mins
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A week ago, who could've predicted that we'd see Indiana look uninspired and fatigued in dark gray alternate uniforms after seven days off against a short-handed Northwestern team plagued by foul trouble?
That's what happened.
IU got their butts kicked by Purdue, then showed absolutely no interest in a home game against Northwestern on Sunday afternoon. In between, IU decided ...
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After a disastrous home loss to Penn St., Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers kept their AWFUL play going through the first half at Ohio St.
Then, the comeback happened.
Leal, Galloway, and Reneau helped IU storm back from 18 down to clinch a sweep of the Buckeyes. Where's Anthony Leal been all season? What do Matt and Nithin think of the job Mike Woodson has done so far?
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After Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers had a great win over Ohio St. on Saturday, IU could not carry the positive play on the road, falling 66-57 in a brutal performance at Rutgers. What happened to IU's experienced guards, and can it be fixed? What about the free shooting? Winning on the road is hard, do IU fans need to relax? Nithin and Matt break it all down, as well as prev...
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Indiana's non-conference schedule concluded with a bumpy win over Kennesaw State, confirming that the Hoosiers will once again have no bad losses on their resume before Big Ten play. Mike Woodson's squad will now take on Nebraska and Ohio St. this week. KenPom project Indiana as an underdog in each game, but both games are in winnable range for IU. Matt and Nithin discuss ho...
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What more can you say about coach Curt Cignetti thus far? In his first portal window as IUFB head coach, he convinced a couple of IU stalwarts, LT Carter Smith and WR Donaven McCulley, to return to Bloomington in 2024. How will that affect IUFB's 2024 campaign? What are we expecting from the Hoosiers next year? What weaknesses do they still have to address? Can the James Mad...
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Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers crushed Maryland in Friday night's opener, thanks to Kel'el Ware and Trey Galloway's strong performances. Then, as seven-point underdogs, IU went to Ann Arbor and left with a B1G road win to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2018! Nithin and Matt discuss what the Hoosiers have done will since their first few games. Does IU's three-point defic...
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On Thursday, IU athletic director Scott Dolson made a much-anticipated decision, hiring James Madison coach Curt Cignetti to take over as the 30th head coach in Indiana football history. Nithin and Matt discuss the move, as well as IU football's prospects in a new era of the Big Ten. Is life easier or harder now? What should expectations look like in 2024?
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Indiana went 1-1 at the Empire Classic, with chalk results, including a loss vs. defending national champs UConn and beating a rebuilding Louisville squad. Arguably the biggest story was the in-game adjustment from Mike Woodson towards the end of the Louisville game, where IU used a 2-3 zone to come back and defeat the Cardinals. What do we make of that move? Also, Nithin an...
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Where do we begin? Mike Woodson's Hoosiers defeated FGCU and Army this week, but the team raised some doubt among IU fans in the way they played in both nail-biting wins. Nithin and Matt dive into everything they saw, from the half-court offense, to the volume of threes allowed, to Mackenzie Mgbako, and MUCH more. KenPom has IU going 15-15 this year, with the second Empire C...
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The third season of the Mike Woodson Era tips off on Tuesday night, with Indiana taking on Florida Gulf Coast at Assembly Hall. Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and others have moved on from the program, opening the door for Mackenzie Mgbako, Kel'el Ware, and more. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this IUBB team as we see them in early November? How many wi...
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On Saturday, Tom Allen, Aaron Casey, and the Hoosiers took down the Wisconsin Badgers in Bloomington, controlling most of the game as an underdog. IU won 20-14, which now means Indiana has played consecutive strong games after their close loss at PSU on Oct. 28. Has this team turned a corner? With three winnable games left, what does IU have to do to make a bowl game? Also, ...
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On Wednesday evening, we all heard the heartbreaking news of Bob Knight passing away at the age of 83. The legendary basketball coach led Indiana to three national titles, five Final Fours, and 11 Big Ten titles during his tenure from 1971-2000. Matt and Nithin discuss what Bob Knight meant to them, as they both became connected to IU basketball after Knight's time in Bloomi...
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On Sunday, Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers added its first 2024 commit, with five-star forward Liam McNeeley pledging to IU. The Montverde pipeline continues, as McNeeley joins Jalen Hood-Schifino and Malik Reneau from that program to move on to Bloomington. What will McNeeley bring to the table in Cream & Crimson? Which player comparisons crossed our mind with McNeeley? C...
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After Saturday's awful 44-17 loss at Maryland, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers relieved Walt Bell of his play-calling duties. Allen has tabbed Rod Carey to take over the offensive coordinator role on a permanent basis. What does this move mean for IUFB the rest of the season? How much of an upgrade will this be to the offense the rest of the way? Which position groups will benefi...
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On Saturday, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers scraped by Akron in 4OT, even though the Zips had the upper hand for most of the game. Matt and Nithin vent their frustrations with IU's play-calling, especially given the talented players on the roster. The guys also look ahead to Saturday's contest at Maryland. Can IU pull off the upset of the Terps? Which Hoosiers need to step up?
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On Tuesday, the Big Ten released dates and opponents for all men's basketball games, which means IUBB now has a FULL 2023-24 schedule. What are the tough stretches and soft spots, and which games do we have circled? Also, IUFB dropped a wacky 21-14 game to Louisville on Saturday in Indy. Let's face it. This is not the first time recently where the Hoosiers were poor for a ha...
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On Friday night, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers took care of business against Indiana State, pounding the Sycamores, 41-7. IU scored touchdowns on their first three drives, largely thanks to redshirt freshman QB Tayven Jackson, whose efficient play earned him QB1 status. What are we expecting from IU as they face Louisville in Saturday in a potential turning point game? Also, cu...
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On Saturday, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers showed some defensive improvement, but the offense left a lot to be desired in a 23-3 loss to Ohio State. What did Nithin and Matt take away from IU's first game? What are we expecting from IU in game two? Remember, Idaho led Indiana 10-0 at halftime last year. How can IU dominate the Sycamore on Friday nigh? The guys also have a coupl...
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On Saturday, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers will take on Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes in Bloomington. IU looks to bounce back from a couple of difficult seasons, while OSU will try to wrestle back the Big Ten title from Michigan. What are we expecting from IU in game one? What would we do with Jackson and Sorsby at quarterback? Which players need to step up for the Hoosiers, a...
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With Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten in the 2024/25 academic year, the league has now expanded to 18 teams. There's no guarantee we stop there. Matt and Nithin provide their thoughts on conference realignment. They don't hold back. Sure, there are some positives, but some frightening negatives as well. Let's face it: the NCAA is losing sight of what makes it specia...
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