CrimsonCast

CrimsonCast
  • 4.7 (141)
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CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.

  1. 4d ago

    How One Player Could Have Changed Indiana Basketball Forever

    What if one decision changed the course of Indiana basketball history? This episode of Crimson Era dives into the fascinating story of Jay Edwards—one of the most talented scorers ever to wear the cream and crimson. Coach Tonsoni and Scott explore Edwards’ incredible two-year run at Indiana, his stunning departure for the NBA, and the ripple effects that may have cost the Hoosiers a shot at multiple Final Fours and even another national championship. From clutch game-winners against Purdue and Michigan to the question of how he would have fit alongside Calbert Cheaney, Damon Bailey, and one of IU’s legendary recruiting classes, this is a deep dive into one of the biggest “what ifs” in Hoosier basketball history. Why Jay Edwards was one of IU’s most gifted scorers everHis remarkable shooting numbers and clutch performancesThe complicated relationship between Edwards and Bob KnightWhether leaving after two seasons was the right moveHow Edwards might have changed the 1990, 1991, and 1992 IU teamsCould Indiana have won another national championship?Why Edwards remains one of the great untold stories in Hoosier history0:00 Intro & Coach Tonsoni Retirement Talk1:55 Why Jay Edwards Is One of IU’s Biggest “What Ifs”4:40 The Talent That Made Edwards Special12:25 Jay Edwards’ Historic Shooting Numbers16:35 What Indiana Lost When Edwards Left Early18:35 Could He Have Elevated the 1991 Final Four Contender?21:45 Reimagining IU’s Championship Path29:20 The NBA Draft Decision & What Went Wrong34:10 Why Edwards’ Talent Still Stands Out Today38:40 Final Thoughts on Jay Edwards’ Legacy Note: timestamps may not appear as clickable links for every listener depending on platform/app. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation below. Where does Jay Edwards rank among the greatest talents in IU basketball history—and how many championships could Indiana have won if he’d stayed? ⬇️ Subscribe for more Indiana basketball history, analysis, and Hoosier conversations from the Back Home Network.

    42 min

  2. 6d ago

    Former IU QB Brendan Sorsby Gambling Scandal: Texas Tech & Big 12 Fallout

    Former Indiana reserve quarterback Brendan Sorsby is at the center of one of the strangest college football controversies of the offseason, and CrimsonCast breaks down what the Texas Tech gambling scandal could mean for the Big 12, NCAA enforcement, NIL, and the future of college sports governance. Galen Clavio walks through the latest fallout: Cody Campbell’s public comments, legal threats toward the Big 12, Texas Tech’s messaging, the injunction timeline, the integrity questions surrounding sports wagering, and why this case exposes the larger problem with conferences trying to govern themselves. It’s a bonus CrimsonCast episode about a messy story that touches Indiana, Texas Tech, college football, NIL money, and the entire structure of modern college athletics.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana, the Hoosiers, college football, college basketball, and the changing world of college sports.

    19 min

  3. 6d ago

    Victor Bezerra on IU Soccer, Indiana Athletics Culture, Hoosier Football & Indiana’s Title Run

    Former Indiana soccer star Victor Bezerra joins CrimsonCast to talk about his IU journey, his family’s Brazilian roots, playing for Todd Yeagley, and how Bloomington became a lifelong home. Grace Ybarra talks with Victor about growing up in Chicago, choosing Indiana, chasing IU men’s soccer history, the heartbreak of the 2020 national championship loss, his professional soccer path with the Chicago Fire, and the relationships that still connect him to IU. They also dive into Victor’s growing love for Indiana football, the emotional ride of the Hoosiers’ championship season, the Rose Bowl win over Alabama, and why IU’s football breakthrough felt so meaningful to former athletes and fans alike. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast conversations on Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, IU soccer, and the stories that connect Hoosier fans.

    58 min

  4. Jun 9

    Indiana Football QB Position Preview: Josh Hoover and the 2026 Hoosiers

    Galen Clavio opens CrimsonCast’s 2026 Indiana football positional preview series with the most important offensive position on the field: quarterback. This episode focuses on Josh Hoover, the TCU transfer stepping into the spotlight after Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-winning national championship season. Galen compares Hoover’s statistical profile with Mendoza’s pre-IU numbers, explains why the turnover concerns around Hoover may be overstated, and looks at how his experience, processing, quick release, and RPO background could fit inside Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan’s offense. The episode also covers how Hoover stacks up against other major college quarterbacks, what his NFL Draft scouting profile says about his strengths and weaknesses, and how the backup picture could develop with Grant Wilson and Tyler Cherry.

    44 min

  5. Jun 7

    World Cup Preview: USA, Contenders, Dark Horses & Tournament Predictions

    Galen Clavio kicks off CrimsonCast’s World Cup coverage with Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer, incoming IDS co-editor-in-chief, soccer writer, and creator of Mateo’s Matchday Report. This episode previews the tournament’s biggest early storylines, including the unusual World Cup format, the teams that look like real contenders, potential dark horses, and what to watch from Team USA. CrimsonCast will be checking in throughout the tournament, and this preview sets the table for the month and a half of global soccer ahead.

    54 min

  6. Jun 6

    NIL Donor Fatigue, Curt Cignetti’s EA Cover, Pacers Roster Questions, and the Knicks’ Weird Rise

    Indiana football’s national title glow keeps getting stranger — and bigger — as Curt Cignetti becomes the face of EA Sports College Football. But behind the celebration is a bigger question: how long can NIL donor funding and college sports’ current business model really last? On this episode of CrimsonCast, Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield dig into NIL donor fatigue, why schools keep asking fans for more money, and how college athletics is still trying to operate like something other than the business it has become. Then they shift to Cignetti’s video game cover moment, why it matters for Indiana football recruiting and perception, and the surreal experience of seeing IU football treated like a national power. The show wraps with Pacers roster questions, the Zubac trade, the lost draft pick, the Knicks’ rise, Jalen Brunson, and what team-building in modern sports might tell us about Indiana football’s championship model. Subscribe and follow CrimsonCast for smart, direct conversation on Indiana Hoosiers football, IU basketball, the Pacers, NIL, and the changing world of college sports.

    58 min

  7. Jun 4

    Curt Cignetti’s EA Cover Moment, the CFP Calendar, IU-Kentucky Basketball, and Why Caring Is Cool Again

    Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back for a wide-ranging CrimsonCast episode that starts with summer sports season logic, Curt Cignetti birthday theories, and the arrival of the Indiana national championship jacket from Homefield. From there, it’s into the College Football Playoff schedule, the debate over whether the postseason is too spread out, and the continued surreal experience of Indiana football living as defending national champions. Grace and Galen also discuss Curt Cignetti landing on the EA Sports College Football cover, Indiana basketball’s neutral-site November games against Kentucky and Syracuse, the money behind modern college basketball rosters, and why athletes like Victor Wembanyama and Fernando Mendoza are making emotional investment in sports feel cool again.

    1h 13m

  8. Jun 4

    Congress Takes On College Sports: NIL, Media Rights, the Big Ten/SEC, and the Fight Over Athlete Pay

    Galen Clavio reacts to the first day of Senate hearings on the Cruz-Cantwell college sports bill and explains why the proposal, at least in its current form, seems unlikely to solve the biggest problems facing college athletics. This episode digs into the Big Ten and SEC’s joint response, the push for pooled media rights, the politics surrounding the bill, and the testimony from figures like Nick Saban, Gordon Gee, and Pete Bevacqua. Galen also walks through why transfer restrictions are legally and ethically complicated if athletes are still treated as students, why Olympic sports funding has become such a difficult issue, and why real collective bargaining with athletes may be the only way to build a sustainable future for college sports.

    33 min
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CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.

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  • Creator
    CrimsonCast
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    740
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CrimsonCast
  • Show Website
    CrimsonCast

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