CrimsonCast

Indiana football demand is hitting a new level, and CrimsonCast breaks down what it means that IU is expanding its student section after a championship season changed the entire energy around Memorial Stadium.Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra talk summer in Bloomington, IU’s massive student-ticket surge, whether this has been the best all-around year ever for Indiana sports, and how football has reshaped the way people see the university. They also get into OG Anunoby and the Knicks’ NBA title, Kel'el Ware being part of a blockbuster NBA trade discussion, Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA, and the unexpectedly great vibes around the World Cup in the United States.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, and the wider world of sports.

The World Cup stars are taking over. On Day 13, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland all delivered major performances as Argentina, France, and Norway strengthened their cases as serious knockout-stage threats.Galen Clavio breaks down Argentina’s win over Austria, France’s weather-delayed victory over Iraq, Norway’s wild battle with Senegal, Algeria’s comeback against Jordan, and how the projected knockout bracket is starting to take shape. He also looks at why this tournament has felt so strong, why the biggest names are meeting the moment, what the United States’ potential path could look like, and what to watch in the final day before the group stage turns chaotic.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more daily World Cup analysis, bracket breakdowns, and smart soccer conversation throughout the tournament.

CrimsonCast is back with more World Cup analysis as we enter Day 12 of the competition. Emma Watson of NEP Sports joins to talk about what we saw in Sunday's group stage games, how the updated path for the US Men's National Team was affected by the surprises in group G yesterday, and what we can expect out of today's matchups.

Galen Clavio of CrimsonCast talks through some Day 10 analysis of the World Cup and answers listener questions about what we've seen so far in the tournament, including:Team USA's dominant performancesWhat the USA lineup may look like vs TurkiyeWhere Team USA's path takes them nextThe teams that have looked the best so far this tournamentWhether South America's performance has been concerning or notPlus a lot more!

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’ LegacyNote: 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.