Anyone who has ever read a sports preview for the start of the league has heard it; “They’re one guy away.” Sure, that’s true for some middle-of-the-road teams, but what would happen if we did it for all of them? That’s the point of this column, to look at the “science” behind this saying ...
The agony of defeat stormed through Indianapolis this past weekend as prideful fanatics witnessed the favored Colts fall to the Oakland Raiders. Dozens were standing in line outside in the unsettling rain to donate their money to the sports book, deciding to bet like a fan. Winners Circle Pub is ...
Just before the clock turned to 15:00, Autumn Weeks netted her first goal as a Jaguar; a goal that would set the tone for the rest of the match. IUPUI’s women’s soccer team made a statement on Wednesday in their 2-1 win against UIC. Before this game, UIC had left opponents scoreless in their ...
An additional zero is guaranteed at every sports book. A possible outcome is flipping $20 to over $2,000 within three hours; another is watching thousands of dollars blown on what seemed like a sure bet. Gambling is a form of wagering money, goods or anything of relevant value towards an event that ...
Jerome Hunter, a 6-7 forward from Ohio, will be a huge contributor for the Indiana Hoosiers and could dictate whether they are a pretender or a contender in the Big Ten this season. No, Indiana is not projected to make the NCAA tournament (which fans have not been so happy about), but Hunter’s skillset ...
The IUPUI volleyball team swept Oakland on Saturday, voyaging to a 2-0 start in conference play. After two close sets to start, the Jaguars pounced on the Golden Grizzlies to take the match by scores of 26-24, 25-21, and 25-13. After facing a barrage of tough teams during tournament play, it was vital ...
When it comes to collegiate football in Indiana, four colleges are primarily mentioned: Indiana, Notre Dame, Purdue, and Ball State. That is because these colleges are the NCAA Division I (football) representatives of Indiana. However, behind this curtain are a variety of small universities that present ...
It can be argued that, had last week's game against the Falcons had lasted 10 minutes longer, the Colts would have succumbed to a vintage Matty Ice comeback. Despite playing a great first half defensively, the secondary broke down in the second half, giving up several big plays in the passing game. ...
The HBCU day kick-off party brought the bats to life at Wrigley Field last Friday as there were a total of nine first inning runs scored by the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs posted a season-best 17 runs, defeating the Pirates in a contest that included home runs from, Nicholas Castellanos, ...
The chills of contribution are prized when one has prepared to perform. Whether an exam, a competition or a project, the fulfillment of an expectation is what provides satisfaction. Study sessions, practice and devotion to an art are revealed when an opponent is involved. The 22nd Annual Chicago Football ...
From 1991 to 2019, the Indiana Hoosiers have lost 24 consecutive games to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Yes, that was read correct, the Buckeyes have reigned over the series for 29 years. However, as Hoosier fans painfully know, there have been plenty of instances where the Hoosiers have kept the game close, ...
The Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans this past Sunday to get into the win column. It wasn’t a work of art, but everyone made plays when they needed to. The Titans have an underrated defense that gave the Colts fits for most of the game. Marlon Mack and Jordan Wilkins did not have fantastic stat ...
Myles Turner has had an up and down FIBA World Cup. It might foreshadow how he will play in the regular season and playoffs this year. For me, it showed how he might fare this season, particularly without Thaddeus Young. Turner has a game that might best be described as ‘finesse’. Turner is a ...
Jordan Geronimo, a versatile 6-6 wing from the Mass Rivals AAU team in Massachusetts, has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers, becoming the third player in the squad’s 2020 recruiting class. Indiana head coach Archie Miller likes to have versatility among his players defensively. Geronimo, who fits ...
The world of sports can often be unpredictable. Some could say that unpredictability is what drives the passion of fanhood, others may say unpredictability is what keeps sports trucking. Underdogs win, competitors rise from the depths of the unknown, and new champions are crowned on a yearly basis. ...
The 2019 NFL season is finally upon us. Many teams’ trajectories changed throughout the offseason (some more recently than others), but another thrilling campaign is sure to come. Our sports staff members at The Campus Citizen chime in and give their takes on this year in football. NFL MVP Drew ...
IUPUI men’s basketball coach Jason Gardner, who was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated Monday morning, resigned on Tuesday. Gardner was arrested in Hamilton Country early Monday morning. On Tuesday, IUPUI stated that Gardner and the university “have mutually agreed ...
In every free agency period, you have your winners and you have your losers. Sometimes, it’s pretty easy to tell how teams fared right off the bat. Take this year’s free agency, less than one day old: the 76ers lost Jimmy Butler to the Heat, but still won the day. Anytime you can add somebody who’s ...
The Boston Celtics stole the draft for the state of Indiana, selecting Indiana’s Romeo Langford in the first round and Purdue’s Carsen Edwards in the second round. I think the both of them could fit in very well in the long term as it seems Kyrie Irving and Al Horford will leave in free agency. Romeo ...
The NBA Draft is coming up on the calendar for June 20. There are a couple of players from Indiana, such as Romeo Langford and Juwan Morgan, who look to get a call from an NBA organization. Carsen Edwards from Purdue is also being considered on draft boards. Multiple teams are interested in each player, ...
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