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Spring notes: No spring game in Bloomington this year; Allen impressed with several youngsters

During a busy week for both basketball programs, Indiana football hit the midway mark of its spring football period. Here’s the latest from Mellencamp Pavilion:

Spring game canceled

Indiana’s 15th and final workout of the spring won’t be a game. It will be a practice, instead.

Tom Allen said Wednesday that the annual Cream and Crimson game will not take place for a second consecutive year, a format change that the IU coach believes is best for his program given the state of things this spring.

Initial reaction? Mehh. Indiana’s decision to opt for a toned-down spring finale is unsurprising given a few considerations:

  • Spring games are pretty much a waste of time!