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Indiana University East is now the Red Wolves. The new mascot was unveiled at a news conference at IU East. The Red Wolves name was chosen because it represents the spirit and energy of Indiana University East. Red Wolves are aggressive, swift and noble. They also move in packs, symbolic of IU East's family atmosphere and supportive environment.
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Tom Crean, who averaged over 20 wins a season in nine years at Marquette and led the Golden Eagles to five NCAA Tournament appearances including the 2003 Final Four, has been named the 28th head basketball coach in Indiana University history, IU President Michael McRobbie and Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan announced on Wednesday.
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Indiana University will hold a press conference tomorrow (April 2) at 11 a.m. EDT in the Hoosier Room to introduce new men's basketball coach, Tom Crean. The Hoosier Room is located underneath the west stands of Memorial Stadium. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for media to set up.
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Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today that he has appointed a 10-member, blue-ribbon committee of faculty, alumni and Athletic Department representatives to begin a nationwide search for a new men's basketball coach. The panel will be chaired by Harry Gonso, an Indianapolis attorney and former IU trustee who led the Hoosiers as quarterback of the 1968 Rose Bowl team.
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The Lakeshore Region and the Neal-Marshall Northwest Indiana chapters of the Indiana University Alumni Association will honor IU graduate and All-American football star George Taliaferro at a reception and book signing on Sunday, March 9, in Merrillville, Ind.
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While the IU Circle of Life Mini Marathon and 5K races at Indiana University Bloomington have been moved from September to April, they will feature a familar face from the fall collegiate sports scene. IU head football coach Bill Lynch will be a part of the IU Circle of Life Mini Marathon and 5K races on Saturday, April 5.
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