IU Coach Kevin Wilson doesn't appreciate radio hosts poor attempt at humor

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This is one of the more awkward radio interviews we've heard in a long time. And it was between Indianapolis Sports Talk/Fox Sports radio hosts Zakk and Jack and Indiana football coach Kevin Wilson.

It started bad and never got better. Jack Trudeau (former Illinois and NFL QB) started things off by saying he has kids that go to Indiana...and that he never heard the fight song much because the Hoosiers were so bad.

It got worse.

Trudeau continued slamming a bit on the Hoosiers, leading into the Wilson's interview. And then it got kinda awkward.

He didn't like the puns.

Wilson made reference the 61 spot that Indiana put on Illinois and then tried to move the interview on. Zakk didn't get it. And Trudeau began scolding him for his attitude.

Listen to the whole uncomfortable interview by clicking to the interview page RIGHT HERE

And they finished by slamming Wilson, his attitude and his program.

Really, we don't know what is more head scratching here. For either of these radio guys to not think Wilson might not like the digs on his program...during his intro is just plain stupid. And then to start insulting him for being ticked off. Absurd.

Do either of them have any idea how arrogant, egotistical and idiotic they sound here? Whether you like what your guest is saying or not, somehow you need to stay on point. Which they briefly tried to do.

We don't know what was more insulting. The beginning of the interview. The Zakk guy asking him about his attitude or Trudeau's arrogant and smug slam job afterwards.

Oh...and since these two ass-clowns have now gotten some recognition. They video taped a reaction to the whole thing...and posted it on YouTube:

(Courtesy: WNDE Radio)

"Today Show" Story A Little Loose With The MVP's...

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First and foremost, if there is anything that went down that was intimidatory, morally or criminally wrong, bullish, boorish, or felonious, the HQ would be the first group to say that the book needs to be thrown at any and all parties that screwed up. And that includes universities, bureaucracies, and individuals.

The "Today Show" aired a report this morning alleging that, in two cases of reported sexual abuse on the campuses of Indiana University and Wake Forest University, that both schools did everything possible to discredit the accusors in the case...

The Wake Forest accusor, Margaret Hurt, said that in her incident two basketball players forced her to have oral sex in a Miami hotel room after an NCAA regional game in Miami. The two players were identified as Jeff Teague and Gary Clark.

Here's the report...

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So, here's where they went wrong in their research...

Gary Clark was nowhere near being one of the team's "most valuable players." He averaged two-and-a-half points per game in 29 games played...

Wake President Nathan Hatch responded to the report this way...

"I am troubled by the prevalence of sexual misconduct in our society today," Hatch said. "Regarding the described incident, however, I feel strongly that the University’s response, as well as our character, has been misrepresented."

Hatch wouldn't go into any further detail because of pending litigation...

More when we know more...
Makes you wonder...

Broseph's Bits And The Saturday Gospel

There's something almost magical about the words "Pitchers and Catchers report." I purchased my first baseball magazine today and opening it's pages almost opened me up to sunshine, sand and beautiful weather. Spring training is almost upon us and with that the hopes and dreams of all the major league fanbases that they could be the team to shock the world and make the playoffs. Granted for some that's a little more realistic then others, but on this day everyone's got a shot.

I'm a Marlins fan. I know that it doesn't fit with me being from Philadelphia, but I just never got into the Phillies. Most would say that's a poor move on my part, but I like being a fan of the Fish. I'll wait while you insert an attendance/fanbase joke. I've heard them all. Anyways, Florida's chances are as good as the Yankees or the Phillies right now because everyone's 0-0.

I'm done waxing poetic...here are the picks

Michigan/Indiana Over 130 -- The Wolverines enter Saturday's game with Indiana winners of four of their last five. Michigan has done it with offense at home putting up 87 on Iowa and 75 on Northwestern. This is a team that doesn't mind running a bit at home. They have also scored 76 on Penn State and 75 on Utah. Overall, they are scoring 66.8 points per game, but takes into account their poor play away from home. Darius Morris (15.4 ppg) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (12.2 ppg) lead the way offensively. Michigan has gone over in seven of their 11 lined home games this season. That stat goes nicely with the six overs in eight road games for the Hoosiers. Indiana has given up nearly 79 points per game away from the confines of their arena. They are led by Verdell Jones III (12.2 ppg) and Jordan Hulls (11.3 ppg). Outside of a 53 point performance last time out in Purdue, the Hoosiers have scored at least 60 in every game away from home. Indiana won the first meeting between the two on January 15th 80-61. This game should be around that total this time as well.

Brigham Young -20 -- Jimmer Fredette and BYU look to improve on their 104-79 win over Utah in the first meeting between the two teams. Fredette put up 47 points as the Cougars shot 47% from the field in this blow out win. As a matter of fact, the BYU starting five put up 102 of the 104 points in the game. The Utes are coming off a 32 point loss at San Diego State where they scored only 53 points. Utah has failed to score more then 55 points in their last three games. The road has been unkind at times to the Utes who lost by 13 at Hawaii, 13 at UNLV and 17 at Utah State. The team is allowing over 70 points per contest which doesn't bode well against BYU who is putting them up in bunches. The Cougars average almost 84 points per contest and have failed to score 70 or more once when they put up 69 in Wyoming. BYU has beaten almost every one of their opponents at home by double digits. This one shouldn't be pretty at all.

Washington -15.5 -- Washington got real healthy against California on Thursday night. Now they'll welcome Stanford to town. The Huskies continue to roll offensively putting up almost 86 points per game. Washington put up 109 against the Golden Bears last time out. We've given you the stats on the home domination for U-Dub. They don't mess around at all. This team will also have revenge on their mind as they somehow lost 58-56 to the Cardinal on the road on January 13th. Sure, Stanford got a win over Washington State last time out, but that performance hasn't been the road norm. The team has lost five games by double digits away from home. This one has blowout written all over it and if the Cardinal aren't careful, Washington may put up 100 or more on them too.

TWTW: Hoosiers Win Old Oaken Bucket, Lose Lynch

((HT: Fox 59, Indianapolis))

Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass is expected to confirm the firing of football coach Bill Lynch at an afternoon press conference in Bloomington.

The Hoosiers failed to make a bowl game during Lynch's tenure and finished with an overall record of 12-24 record- three of those wins in conference.

Lynch was interim head coach during the 2007 season following the death of then-coach Terry Hoeppner. He came in and led the Hoosiers to a 7-5 regular season record including a dramatic 27-24 victory over Purdue that made them bowl eligible.

The Hoosiers played in the Insight Bowl where they lost to Oklahoma State 49-33.

But true to Hoeppner's mantra, they played 13...

Here's Lynch after winning the Bucket yesterday...
 

TWTW: Iowa Takes 3 Quarters Off, Beats Indiana

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Ricky Stanzi overcame a career-high five interceptions to throw two long touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, helping No. 7 Iowa rally for a 42-24 victory over Indiana on Saturday.

Brandon Wegher had a career-high 118 yards rushing and three TDs for the Hawkeyes (9-0, 5-0 Big Ten), who scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to pull off yet another improbable win.

Stanzi threw four interceptions in the third quarter alone, allowing Indiana (4-5, 1-4) to take a 24-14 lead into the fourth quarter. Stanzi responded by hitting Marvin McNutt for a 92-yard touchdown passes and, moments later, connected with Derrell Johnson-Koulianos from 66 yards to put Iowa ahead 28-24 with 11:38 left.

Wegher made it 35-24 on a 6-yard TD run and added a 27-yard score with 1:12 remaining. Ben Chappell had 227 yards passing and two touchdowns to lead Indiana, which blew a 25-point lead in a loss at Northwestern last week.

Here's Mark Woodley sitting at his desk with highlights...
He tosses to Rick Coleman at Kinnick...
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Bobby Knight doesn't want your money!

Hey look ESPN reporting a story on one of its own, which by the way we never thought we'd be saying about Bobby Knight. But anyway, according to the 4-letter word and others, Knight is refusing a $75,000 settlement check from alumni donations to settle the lawsuit that he filed against Indiana University. His statement was released by his friends in Bristol

More from the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette RIGHT HERE

This really isn't a big deal to a whole lot of people, it's just kind of funny in a Bobby Knight kind of way. His point is that his "Beef" is with the school, not the alumni and that he "Never took anything from the alumni before and won't now". That part we kind of respect. Really though, the main reason we post this is because it gives us another opportunity to show the always entertaining videos of Knight in his heyday...the late 70's and early 80's...

So enjoy...Courtesy: You Tube



Okay, for the rest of you...check out this video Courtesy of ebaums world and You Tube of Knight trying to host a golf show...(((WARNING...ADULT LANGUAGE!!!!)))

TWTW: Hoo Are You...???

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Those of us at OSG HQ really wanna know...

Virginia stinks up the joint and now has knocked off someone for the second week in a row... this time Indiana...

Mikell Simpson ran for four touchdowns and Virginia's much-maligned offense erupted for its biggest output in five years as the Cavaliers rolled Saturday to a 47-7 victory over Indiana at Scott Stadium.

The Cavs offense as of late has been almost non-existant. Averaging only 272 yards per game. However, on Saturday that mark was exceeded by the end of the first half. Virginia ended with 536 yards of total offense, their most productive offensive output in five years.

The Cavs 47 point output is the most this season, and look to improve to 2-0 in the ACC and 3-3 overall next Saturday. Virginia will visit Maryland for a 4 p.m. kick-off.

Here's your highlights and post...

NCAA Denies Sampson Appeal

((HT: IndyStar))

Former Indiana University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson lost his appeal to lessen penalties levied against him for his involvement in recruiting violations, the NCAA announced today.

Sampson's punishment virtually bans him from coaching at an NCAA school for five years.

Sampson appealed the penalties in an April hearing, saying his ban was too severe and that the original committee hearing was biased against him because a date was set before the NCAA enforcement staff issued formal allegations and before it completed interviews.

The NCAA contended that the the original findings and penalties were correct.

Sampson also contended that the infractions committee misinterpreted testimony from former IU assistant coach Rob Senderoff, which led to a conclusion that Sampson knowingly participated in impermissible recruiting phone calls.

Sampson resigned as IU's coach in February 2008, taking a $750,000 buyout, after his program was accused of five major NCAA violations.

Sampson, now an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, was found guilty of two major violations. IU was found guilty of "failure to monitor" the program, but did not appeal the ruling.

Kelvin Sampson Has Grapefruits

And we don't mean in the checkout aisle...

According to Mark Alesia's article in the Indianapolis Star, the former Indiana University head men's basketball coach ((pictured, thanks IBJ)) is appealing his five-year banishment from coaching in the NCAA.

We think he just realized he's an assistant coach in Milwaukee and wants out...

The article says the appeal will be based on two points:

"The first is that the infractions committee misinterpreted testimony by former IU assistant Rob Senderoff, which led to a conclusion that Sampson knowingly placed impermissible recruiting phone calls, and thus was guilty of unethical conduct.

The second is that the NCAA enforcement staff, essentially the prosecutor in the case, was biased and showed a prejudgment of guilt by requesting a hearing before all of the interviews were complete."

Sampson can get away with the first point through strict interpretation. If Senderoff made the phone calls, and Sampson was present on the line as a third-party then Sampson did not officially punch the digits on the phone. He let Senderoff's fingers do the walking... we get that one.

But, apparently, Sampson has an issue with multi-tasking in Point 2...
Because of his shenanigans, remember, he was given a five-year "show cause" order, which means he can't play with the NCAA unless the school that picks him up wants penalties imposed on them for signing him.

Sampson isn't talking. His attorney isn't talking. The NCAA isn't talking.

But the Bucks are taking on the Pacers Wednesday night in Indianapolis.