by Kent Sterling There are only so many hours in the day, and writing about more than one topic is just about impossible given the time needed to prepare for a three-hour radio show where relevant sports information is presented in relative bulk. This morning, when I would normally be writing, I was in Bloomington […]
by Kent Sterling Winning press conferences is not too tough. You state your goal, talk about how it will be achieved, and then walk confidently from the room. Indiana Football coaches have won a hell of a lot more press conferences than games over the past 20 years, but things feel different in 2014. The […]
by Kent Sterling It was homecoming at Indiana yesterday, meaning I “enjoyed” the game as a fan and didn’t cover it, so my anger over the bizarre decision to go for two twice rather than take extra points and then throw a backwards pass at the end of regulation simmered overnight. This morning, my anger […]
by Kent Sterling For almost three years, Indiana football coach Kevin Wilson has been telling fans, players, alums, boosters, and media about his methodology in building a winning tradition at a place that hasn’t had much of one since Bo McMillan prowled the sidelines of old 10th Street Stadium. There was a brief era of […]
by Kent Sterling The idea is to get better every week. That what Chris Hagan and I attempt on “Ahead of the Curve” (Saturdays 11a-1p on 1070 the Fan/107.5 FM/1070thefan.com), and each week I believe we have succeeded. That might have something to do with our lack of satisfaction with previous work, but regardless with […]
by Kent Sterling Well, that was different. Indiana has never piled up that many points in the history of Memorial Stadium, and had a legitimate chance to ring up Indiana State for the most points ever scored by an Indiana team. Class prevailed, and IU tooknees inside the Indiana State 10 with under 3:00 to […]