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Zach Osterman
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Cover IU athletics, college sports for @indystar. Satellite Scouser. Publix ultra. Forever I love Atlanta. Life's too short to ride bad horses. [email protected]
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 26d
For three weeks, Indiana football kept the main thing the main thing. The main event is next. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
For three weeks, Indiana football kept the main thing the main thing. The main event is next
IU football cruised past Indiana State, 73-0, in its final nonconference tune-up Friday night before a primetime Week 4 visit from Illinois next week.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 1d
Mind Your Banners Live goes off from noon today. Heat up those leftovers and join us as we get ready for IU-Oregon. Bookmark the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1pX... #iufb
Mind Your Banners: Hoosiers steel themselves for stern Oregon test
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 1d
Oregon in Eugene is one of the toughest tasks in college football. But the stage itself isn't new to Indiana anymore. In virtually no time, Curt Cignetti has made the Hoosiers regulars in games like these.

"They've been around the block." www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Indiana football is no stranger to big 'games like this,' but will it show at No. 2 Oregon?
In short time, the Hoosiers have proven their place in the big stage of college football. Curt Cignetti's businesslike approach said as much.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 2d
WATCH: Curt Cignetti talks Oregon, Dan Lanning, Dante Moore, D'Angelo Ponds and more during his weekly Monday news conference: youtu.be/yat4jniX8fA #iufb
IU football: Curt Cignetti full of praise for Oregon, Dan Lanning as top-10 showdown looms
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 2d
Cignetti on D'Angelo Ponds' status: "I expect Ponds to be fine and play. We found out late in the week he wouldn't be available for the Iowa game." #iufb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 2d
Cignetti asked about OSU, ND last year.

"You can dwell on the line of scrimmage, but I don't think we won the battle at any position in those games." #iufb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 2d
Cignetti says IU will get out to Oregon "slightly earlier than" last season against UCLA, "but it won't be by much." Might be possible Indiana has to fly out of Indy to get a plane big enough to haul out to Eugene direct. #iufb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 2d
Cignetti asked about Dante Moore: "He's playing really well. He's another guy, got big-time arm talent. Quick release, very accurate. Very fluid. Can run, extend plays." #iufb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 2d
Normal Monday service resumed. Curt Cignetti up. Says Oregon is "extremely well-coached. Big, fast, athletic, physical, depth. Coach Lanning has done a tremendous job. ... Probably one of the most impressive young coaching phenoms to come around in a while." #iufb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 5d
Come one, come all. Mind Your Banners Live lunchtime broadcast! Bye week and basketball, with @michaelniziolek.bsky.social. Link here. See you in a few: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WwM... #iubb #iufb
Mind Your Banners: IU basketball and the bye week
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 5d
Darian DeVries bought Upstairs a beer, and Trent Sisley hit a trick shot from a second-floor balcony.

The first-ever Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood landed Thursday night: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
IU basketball coach buys students beer, freshman hits trick shot off balcony at event on Kirkwood
The Hoosiers hosted a made-for students event that allowed them to meet the men's and women's basketball teams. Here are the highlights.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 6d
Darian DeVries buys Upstairs a round to cap off the first-ever Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood. Notes and thoughts with @michaelniziolek.bsky.social:

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IU basketball coach buys students beer, freshman hits trick shot off balcony at event on Kirkwood
The Hoosiers hosted a made-for students event that allowed them to meet the men's and women's basketball teams. Here are the highlights.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 6d
Darian DeVries needs to rebuild trust with a fanbase weary and skeptical -- understandably -- after years of unimpressive results. That's why he's taking his team to that base all month long. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
Darian DeVries wants to rebuild trust with Indiana basketball fans, and it starts with students
Darian DeVries knows his homecourt advantage needs to be strong. His fans need some convincing. So he is taking his team to them.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 6d
Programming note: Mind Your Banners Live will air tomorrow afternoon. Bye week caused some shuffling. #iufb #iubb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 6d
Tonight's event on Kirkwood marks the start of a busy, fan-facing October for IU basketball.

It is a month with a purpose: Indiana needs to win fans' trust back. That starts tonight, with students. Insider:
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Darian DeVries wants to rebuild trust with Indiana basketball fans, and it starts with students
Darian DeVries knows his homecourt advantage needs to be strong. His fans need some convincing. So he is taking his team to them.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 7d
Nick Dorn's strength and athleticism have teammates raving, and his coach joking Curt Cignetti might poach the 6-7 wing. As Dorn finally approaches full health, the Hoosiers are getting a fuller idea of what he can bring: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
The player Curt Cignetti 'might try and steal' from Indiana basketball shows promise, versatility
Elon transfer Nick Dorn spent the summer recovering from a foot injury. IU believes he can be a difference maker once he's healthy, and he's close.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 7d
Nick Dorn spent the summer relegated to practice watching and film study, and learning to jet ski in Puerto Rico. But he's building up to full strength now, and he's eager to add to Indiana's impressive wing depth.

"He's ready to get back." www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
The player Curt Cignetti 'might try and steal' from Indiana basketball shows promise, versatility
Elon transfer Nick Dorn spent the summer recovering from a foot injury. IU believes he can be a difference maker once he's healthy, and he's close.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 8d
DeVries on Trent Sisley: "From the first week in June until now, he's continued to get better." #iubb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 8d
One of the talking points today has been Josh Harris' physical strength and presence. He's one of those players banged up right now but DeVries parroting multiple teammates bringing up Harris' physicality. #iubb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 8d
DeVries on remade preseason fan-facing calendar: "We want to make sure we're a big part of the community, a big part of the campus." #iubb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 8d
DeVries on Nick Dorn: "What stands out most is just shooting. ... He's not bashful. I love that about him. He's very confident as a shooter." #iubb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 8d
DeVries on current injury situations: "It looks like we're investors in (walking) boots right now."

Says some injuries are short term, some are longer term. Isn't specifying diagnoses, other than Jasai Miles having a minor illness. #iubb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 8d
Darian DeVries on his team: "From the first week in June until now, they've just wanted to continue to learn, continue to get better." #iufb
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 9d
Makai Jackson is no longer on roster for IU. Jackson has a redshirt year, only caught passes in one game this year. Tis the season: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Senior receiver no longer with Indiana football team. What we know
The Hoosiers needed help at wide receiver heading into the season, and one of the players brought in through the transfer portal is no longer on the team.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 9d
“We’ve got a lot of new guys. We've got a lot of good guys. A lot of the right stuff on this team."

IU's first five games felt like a season unto themselves. The Hoosiers emerged from that start a Playoff contender once again. It's Monday Morning:
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Indiana football was 'really tested in 5 games. They proved they're Playoff contenders again
IU's first five games offered the Hoosiers a chance to prove they belong back in the College Football Playoff. Now, they've passed that test.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 10d
Indiana needed to win a game like this. It probably needed to win it the way it won it. Now, we know Indiana is ready for what comes next. Insider from Iowa City: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Pat Coogan delivered another speech, line of the night describing Indiana's prove-it win
Pat Coogan, known for viral speeches, rallied the Hoosiers in a pivotal moment before IU won at Iowa, marking another prove-it moment.
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