The Crimson Era Begins: IU Basketball, Football & the Stories That Built It
The Crimson Era Begins: IU Basketball, Football & the Stories That Built It  
Podcast: CrimsonCast
Published On: Sun May 03 2026
Description: The Crimson Era is officially underway—and we’re starting with the stories that define IU.Coach Brian Tonsoni and Scott Caulfield kick off a new show dedicated to Indiana athletics history—diving into the moments, teams, and eras that shaped IU basketball and football. This is about legacy, perspective, and the conversations Hoosier fans love to have.If you’ve ever debated the greatest IU teams, relived iconic moments, or wondered “what if?”—this show is for you.In this episode, we cover:The vision behind The Crimson EraWhy IU basketball and football history deserve a deeper lookMemorable teams, turning points, and defining erasHow the past connects to where IU stands todayThe kinds of debates and stories we’ll tackle moving forwardAnd we’re making this interactive 👇👉 Next episode topic:What if the 2024 IU Football team beat Ohio State in Columbus?What changes? How does the season—and maybe the program—shift from there?Send us your questions, takes, and theories—we’ll feature the best ones on the show.👉 Hit us on X:@CrimsonCast317@Soni42Drop your favorite IU memories and your “what if” scenarios in the comments, subscribe, and help us build The Crimson Era.Presented by the Back Home Network.