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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Oct 9, 2023

Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who has worked at some of America's finest newspapers as a reporter and editor, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, the Indianapolis Star and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has covered college sports in the digital platform for the past six years, including the last five years as publisher of HoosiersNow on the FanNation/Sports Illustrated network.

Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula (9) gets tackled during a game with Ohio State in November.
Big Ten

My Two Cents: Only NCAA Can Ruin Perfectly Good Thing With Never-Ending Incompetence

Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula entered the transfer portal Sunday just days before the Nittany Lions' playoff game. Why is the portal even open now? Once again, the NCAA knows how to destroy a perfectly good thing with their rampant incompetence.

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Former Indiana forward Kaleb Banks scored a career-high 33 points for Tulane on Saturday, and had 16 rebounds against Florida State.
Basketball

Former Hoosiers Kaleb Banks, C.J. Gunn Have Career Days Just Hours Apart on Saturday

Kaleb Banks and C.J. Gunn played tat Indiana for two years before transferring. They struggled to have an impact offensively at IU, but they both had career days just a few hours apart on Saturday. Banks had 33 points for Tulane, Gunn 22 for DePaul.

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Nebraska guard Ahron Ulis (2) drives against Indiana guard Myles Rice (1) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Basketball

Hoosiers Get Blown Out Again By Nebraska, Fall 85-68 in Lincoln

No team has had Indiana's number more than Nebraska in the past year, and it was another nightmare Friday night when the Cornhuskers whipped the Hoosiers 85-68 in their first Big Ten road game of the year.

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Indiana guard Trey Galloway (32) dribbles against Nebraska in the second half of a game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2023.
Basketball

LIVE BLOG: Follow Indiana's Game at Nebraska in Real Time Live From Press Row

Indiana plays its first Big Ten road game on Friday night, taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln. Here's our live blog with Indiana Hoosiers on SI publisher Tom Brew straight from press row, with all the news, views and opinions live in real time.

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Indiana forward Malik Reneau (left) looks past Nebraska defenders Josiah Allick and forward Rienk Mast (51) during the Big Ten Tournament last March.
Betting

Point Spread: It's Nebraska That's Favored Over Indiana in National TV Showdown Friday

Indiana has its first Big Ten road game of the season Friday at Nebraska, and it's the Cornhuskers who are favored. That's not surprising considering their three blowout wins over the Hoosiers last year. Here's the latest on the point spread.

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Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga (30) shoots over Indiana guard Trey Galloway (32) last season in a blowout win in Bloomington.
Basketball

My Two Cents: Rewatching Indiana's 3 Blowout Losses to Nebraska Last Year Was Pure Torture

Indiana got blown out by Nebraska three times a year ago, and one loss was more embarrassing than the other. Watching them again was tough on the eyes. The two teams meet Friday in Lincoln and the Hoosiers need to reverse some ugly trends.

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Indiana forward Bryson Tucker (8) reacts after scoring during the first half against Minnesota.
Basketball

Bryson Tucker Scores 16, Leads Indiana Past Minnesota in Big Ten Opener

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana freshman Bryson Tucker has a bright future. The present isn't too bad either for the 18-year-old from Bowie, Md. Tucker had a seaso

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Indiana forward Malik Reneau (5) works around Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) during the second half at Williams Arena.
Betting

Point Spread: Indiana Double-Digit Favorite in Big Ten Home Opener vs. Minnesota

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana is the last of the 18 Big Ten teams to get started with conference play, but that finally happens on Monday night when the Hoosiers

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Indiana center Oumar Ballo (11) scores past Miami forward Eian Elmer (0) during the Hoosiers' win Friday night in Bloomington.
Basketball

Hoosiers Use Late Rally to Pull Away From Miami of Ohio, 76-57

Indiana won its sixth straight nonconference home game on Friday, using a 14-0 run late to pull away from Miami of Ohio. The Hoosiers are 7-2 heading into Big Ten play on Monday, and they've still got a lot to clean up.

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Indiana guard Trey Galloway (32) loses the ball out of bounds during a game at Assemby Hall in November.
Betting

Point Spread: Hoosiers Big Favorite at Home Against Miami of Ohio on Friday

Indiana is 5-0 inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this season, and the Hoosiers will look to add another win on Friday night against Miami of Ohio. Here's the latest on the point spread, plus a good history on what both teams have done vs. the number.

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Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) looks to pass as Providence forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) defends during the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Betting

Point Spread: Surprising Number in Indiana's Game With Sam Houston On Tuesday

Indiana is back in action at Assembly Hall on Tuesday night, taking on Sam Houston. The Hoosiers are favored, but not by as much as you'd think. Here's the latest on the point spread, with a great history against the number for both teams.

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Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against Purdue on Saturday.
Football

Hoosiers Cap Greatest Season Ever With 66-0 Blowout Win of Rival Purdue

Indiana finished the regular season with an 11-1 record after demolishing archrival Purdue 66-0 on Saturday thanks to a record-setting night by quarterback Kurtis Rourke. Up next is waiting on their College Football Playoff fate.

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