CrimsonCast

CrimsonCast
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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. 1d ago

    Big Ten Media Days Recap with Grace Ybarra: Cignetti, IU Football Narratives, SEC Talk, Josh Hoover, and Lolla Chaos

    Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back on CrimsonCast to recap Big Ten Football Media Days, Galen’s trip through Chicago and Las Vegas, and the increasingly strange world of college football media season. The episode starts with travel chaos, old minor-league hockey memories, and the surreal overlap of Big Ten Media Days and Lollapalooza in downtown Chicago. That leads naturally into the important question: which Big Ten coaches would fit best — or worst — at a Lolla VIP tent? From there, Grace and Galen dig into the actual football conversation. Curt Cignetti remains the central figure, from his SEC “hype machine” comments to the way he handles media attention without sounding scripted. They talk about why Cignetti has become such a compelling quote machine, how his rise compares to other coaches, and why his presence gives Indiana a unique voice in the Big Ten vs. SEC argument. The second half focuses heavily on Indiana football: the Hoosiers’ player representatives at Media Days, the transition from the JMU-era culture carriers to IU-developed leaders, lazy national narratives about the roster, and the skepticism around Josh Hoover replacing Fernando Mendoza. Grace and Galen also discuss Big Ten unity, conference depth, Ohio State and Michigan rivalry comments, Ryan Day’s media energy, Purdue expectations, Starbucks orders, and why football season suddenly feels very close.

  2. 2d ago

    Big Ten Media Days - Day 3 Indiana Recap - Reflections on Curt Cignetti's Comments

    They saved the best for last at Big Ten Football Media Days, as Indiana's head coach Curt Cignetti and player representatives Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones, and Tyrique Tucker spoke to the assembled media on Thursday. Galen Clavio was live on the scene and gives some reflections on Curt Cignetti's statements, including his headline-grabbing SEC comments, the preparation process for the 2026 season, and some notes on the depth chart at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and offensive line positions.

  3. 3d ago

    Indiana Football Live from Joe's on Weed St: Roster Overview & 2026 Hoosiers Expectations

    CrimsonCast and The Big Red Carpet go live from Joe’s on Weed Street in Chicago for a full Indiana football season-preview conversation with Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis. The show looks back at the Hoosiers’ stunning rise from long-suffering program to Big Ten and national champion, then turns toward what comes next for Curt Cignetti and the 2026 Indiana football roster. Galen and Rhett discuss why this team may be deeper than last year’s title team, what Josh Hoover brings at quarterback, how the offensive line and receiver room stack up, why the defensive front could be special, and what questions remain in the secondary. The live Q&A also covers Bryant Haines, Mike Shanahan, staff continuity, transfer portal strategy, high school recruiting, five-star talent, quarterback development, Tino Sunseri, and how Indiana can keep building while defending a championship standard. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Big Ten football, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, and the 2026 college football season.

  4. 4d ago

    Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days: PCSA, Playoff Expansion, Polls & Indiana Respect

    Galen Clavio checks in from Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago with a CrimsonCast update on the biggest Day 1 storylines. The episode starts with Tony Petitti’s comments on the future of college football, including the Protect College Sports Act, NIL transparency, revenue sharing, the Big Ten’s working relationship with the SEC, and the legal uncertainty still surrounding the sport. Galen also talks through why a 24-team playoff would likely force major changes to the calendar, including the possible end of conference championship games. The second half focuses on preseason Big Ten media polls and Indiana’s place in the national conversation. Ohio State and Oregon are getting the most media love, but Galen explains why he voted Indiana football No. 1: the Hoosiers’ offensive line, roster depth, skill talent, defensive front, coaching continuity, Josh Hoover’s upside, and a schedule that may give IU a real path to defending its Big Ten and national titles.

  5. 6d ago

    Indiana Football Q&A, World Cup Reflections, Pochettino, FPI Problems, and Early EA CFB 27 Thoughts

    Galen Clavio goes live on CrimsonCast for a wide-ranging Sunday show as Indiana football gets closer to Big Ten Media Days and the start of the 2026 season. The show opens with updates on the CrimsonCast live show at Joe’s on Weed Street, new merch, and what’s coming on the Back Home Network. Galen then reflects on the World Cup in the United States, the viral Elsa fan story, the positive international reaction to American host cities, and whether Mauricio Pochettino should remain the USMNT coach for the next cycle. The second half is built around IU football questions from the audience. Galen discusses what Curt Cignetti, Bryant Haines, and Mike Shanahan do differently, how Indiana keeps finding and developing overlooked talent, whether Josh Hoover can fit as the Hoosiers’ new quarterback, and whether IU has the on-field leadership to defend a Big Ten and national title. There’s also discussion of D’Angelo Ponds, AJ Harris, the offensive line, remaining JMU-era players, stadium renovation questions, and why ESPN’s FPI still struggles to properly evaluate Indiana in the transfer-portal era. The episode closes with early thoughts on EA Sports College Football 27, including coach mode, Dynasty, NIL logic, transfer-portal issues, roster ratings, Ohio State being overpowered, and what still needs to be patched before the season fully arrives. Book a table for the event at Joe's on Weed St! Buy some CrimsonCast Merch!

  6. 6d ago

    What If Terry Hoeppner Had More Time? The Coach Who Revived Indiana Football

    Before Indiana football’s current rise, Terry Hoeppner gave Hoosier fans something the program desperately needed: hope. On this episode of The Crimson Era, Coach Tonsoni and Scott Caulfield look back at Hoeppner’s brief but deeply meaningful tenure at Indiana. They revisit the state of the program when he arrived, the traditions and energy he brought to Bloomington, and the progress IU was beginning to make before his life and coaching career were tragically cut short. The discussion also explores the biggest unanswered question from that era: What could Indiana football have become if Hoeppner had been able to coach another five, six or seven seasons? Episode highlights: • The state of Indiana football when Terry Hoeppner arrived• Why IU fans immediately connected with his personality and vision• The origins of The Rock, The Walk and the north end zone project• Whether the 2006 Hoosiers could have reached a bowl game• How the 2007 team might have performed under Hoeppner• The impact of James Hardy, Tracy Porter and a talented IU roster• Whether Hoeppner could have established Indiana as a consistent Big Ten bowl team• The university instability that may have limited the program’s ceiling• How Hoeppner’s foundation connects to Kevin Wilson, Tom Allen and Curt Cignetti• Why his legacy means far more than his final win-loss record Was Terry Hoeppner the coach who truly began the modern era of Indiana football? Let us know what you remember about his time in Bloomington and what you believe IU could have accomplished with him leading the program. Subscribe for more Indiana football history, Hoosier debates and “what if” conversations from The Crimson Era on the Back Home Network.

  7. Jul 24

    Josh Hoover, Monshun Sales, Curt Cignetti’s Recruiting Leap, IU Basketball Skepticism, and World Cup Talk

    Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are back for a founders edition of CrimsonCast, with Indiana football recruiting at the center of the conversation. The main topic is Monshun Sales committing to Indiana football, and why the five-star wide receiver choosing the Hoosiers feels historically different. Galen and Scott discuss how Curt Cignetti has changed IU’s recruiting reality, why Sales fits the staff’s personality and development profile, and how Indiana’s national championship momentum is turning into real traction with high-end talent. They also dig into Josh Hoover’s interception outlook, how Indiana may bring him along inside the offense, and whether Cignetti is likely to pursue five-star quarterbacks or running backs in the same way he pursued Sales. The conversation also gets into NIL money, why those numbers are hard to know with certainty, and how Indiana appears to be spending strategically rather than chasing recruiting trophies. The final stretch moves to IU basketball, where Galen and Scott talk through cautious optimism around the new roster, the Peru trip, and why fans are still in “show me” mode. They close with World Cup and soccer talk, including Erling Haaland, Manchester City, Jordan Pickford, and what might keep casual fans watching after the tournament ends. Buy "The New Chapter" by Alex Paul and Kal Graybill: https://www.alexpaulphoto.com/store-1/indiana-football-bookBook a table for the event at Joe's on Weed St! https://tinyurl.com/yrvx9vunBuy some CrimsonCast Merch! https://tinyurl.com/ppnp9sxu

  8. Jul 23

    Lukas Prock Commits to Indiana: What the 2028 QB Means for IU Football Recruiting

    Galen Clavio and Trent McGee jump on CrimsonCast for an emergency recruiting episode after Lukas Prock, a 2028 four-star quarterback from New Jersey, commits to Indiana football. The conversation looks at why Prock’s commitment feels like another major marker in the Curt Cignetti era. Galen and Trent discuss Prock’s arm talent, sophomore production, top-five recruitment, and why Indiana beating out programs like Notre Dame, Michigan, Florida, and Ohio State matters even this early in the process. They also connect the commitment to the recent Monshun Sales news and the growing sense that IU’s national championship momentum is finally showing up in high-level recruiting. The episode also gets into Mike Shanahan, Tino Sunseri, quarterback development, the differences between transfer quarterbacks and long-term high school recruits, and what it would mean if Indiana can start building future recruiting classes around elite quarterbacks. Plus: why all of this still feels strange, exciting, and almost unbelievable for longtime Hoosier football fans.

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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
    781
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © CrimsonCast
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