Sam Rumpza
@samrumpza.bsky.social
IU grad living in Chicago. Yes, I also root for Purdue. Race fan. Used to work in radio, now enjoying life as a stay-at-home cat dad.
It’s fun to see your infant look like different people. I’ve seen myself, my mom, my grandpa, my wife, and my brother-in-law at different times. But today? Today she looks like Paul Sorvino.
September 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It’s fun to see your infant look like different people. I’ve seen myself, my mom, my grandpa, my wife, and my brother-in-law at different times. But today? Today she looks like Paul Sorvino.
Baby Rumpza was born Saturday night! Mom and baby are both doing great. Sarah went into labor at Wrigley Field Friday. We were there for Sarah’s work outing, and had to make made a quick exit in the first inning. Still hoping she’s a White Sox fan, but we’re off to a rough start.
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Baby Rumpza was born Saturday night! Mom and baby are both doing great. Sarah went into labor at Wrigley Field Friday. We were there for Sarah’s work outing, and had to make made a quick exit in the first inning. Still hoping she’s a White Sox fan, but we’re off to a rough start.
I really do appreciate that family and friends are concerned/curious/excited, but I’ve reached the point where when I’m asked about labor/induction/due dates I’m saying “Oh shit, she was born yesterday and we forgot to tell you!”
September 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I really do appreciate that family and friends are concerned/curious/excited, but I’ve reached the point where when I’m asked about labor/induction/due dates I’m saying “Oh shit, she was born yesterday and we forgot to tell you!”
Kyle Schwarber just hit the ball harder than anyone I’ve seen since… Kyle Schwarber in college
July 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Kyle Schwarber just hit the ball harder than anyone I’ve seen since… Kyle Schwarber in college
I don’t think this Jeopardy contestant can dunk
July 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I don’t think this Jeopardy contestant can dunk
Curious where this Pacers team ranks for people’s most enjoyable seasons/playoff runs.
For me, it goes:
1. 2024 IU football
2. 24-25 Pacers
3. 2005 White Sox
4 23-24 Purdue basketball
Even if the Pacers win Sunday night, I’m not sure it can surpass the surprising joy that IU football brought
For me, it goes:
1. 2024 IU football
2. 24-25 Pacers
3. 2005 White Sox
4 23-24 Purdue basketball
Even if the Pacers win Sunday night, I’m not sure it can surpass the surprising joy that IU football brought
June 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Curious where this Pacers team ranks for people’s most enjoyable seasons/playoff runs.
For me, it goes:
1. 2024 IU football
2. 24-25 Pacers
3. 2005 White Sox
4 23-24 Purdue basketball
Even if the Pacers win Sunday night, I’m not sure it can surpass the surprising joy that IU football brought
For me, it goes:
1. 2024 IU football
2. 24-25 Pacers
3. 2005 White Sox
4 23-24 Purdue basketball
Even if the Pacers win Sunday night, I’m not sure it can surpass the surprising joy that IU football brought
Let’s have a day, Indianapolis
May 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Let’s have a day, Indianapolis
Shoutout to IMS/IndyCar president Doug Boles for taking time out of his VERY busy schedule to give a word of encouragement to the IMS Radio Network crew earlier today
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Shoutout to IMS/IndyCar president Doug Boles for taking time out of his VERY busy schedule to give a word of encouragement to the IMS Radio Network crew earlier today
Yesterday was the craziest day in Indy sports history and there's not a close second.
-Team Penske fires senior leadership four days before the 500
-RIP Jim Irsay
-Insane Pacers comeback
Just about to pack the car and head south. Can't wait to see what this weekend holds.
-Team Penske fires senior leadership four days before the 500
-RIP Jim Irsay
-Insane Pacers comeback
Just about to pack the car and head south. Can't wait to see what this weekend holds.
May 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Yesterday was the craziest day in Indy sports history and there's not a close second.
-Team Penske fires senior leadership four days before the 500
-RIP Jim Irsay
-Insane Pacers comeback
Just about to pack the car and head south. Can't wait to see what this weekend holds.
-Team Penske fires senior leadership four days before the 500
-RIP Jim Irsay
-Insane Pacers comeback
Just about to pack the car and head south. Can't wait to see what this weekend holds.
IMS and The Fieldhouse, I will see you May 25th.
May 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
IMS and The Fieldhouse, I will see you May 25th.
Sadly did not see the pope, but I did see Tim Elko’s first hit/homer
May 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sadly did not see the pope, but I did see Tim Elko’s first hit/homer
No matter how bad the team is, being able to hop on a train and go to a White Sox game is still so cool. Used to be a once-a-year production, now it’s a random Sunday when I’m bored.
May 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
No matter how bad the team is, being able to hop on a train and go to a White Sox game is still so cool. Used to be a once-a-year production, now it’s a random Sunday when I’m bored.
Good news here. The length of end of games absolutely had to be addressed.
Good news on rules changes for next season:
- Out of bounds calls will only be triggered by coach's challenge
- Points of emphasis related to reigning in bloated game length
- Continuation for shooters that were fouled
- Quarters coming in approximately 2035?
www.ncaa.org/news/2025/5/...
- Out of bounds calls will only be triggered by coach's challenge
- Points of emphasis related to reigning in bloated game length
- Continuation for shooters that were fouled
- Quarters coming in approximately 2035?
www.ncaa.org/news/2025/5/...
Men’s Basketball Rules Committee proposes changes to enhance the flow of the game - NCAA.org
The NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Committee at its meeting this week in Indianapolis proposed changes to help enhance the flow of the game for the 2025-26 season.
www.ncaa.org
May 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Good news here. The length of end of games absolutely had to be addressed.
My hatred of the Cubs has dwindled over the years. Hell, I went to their game yesterday and cheered for them. But those north side clowns trying to claim the pope when he's a Sox fan has reignited my passion.
May 9, 2025 at 3:14 AM
My hatred of the Cubs has dwindled over the years. Hell, I went to their game yesterday and cheered for them. But those north side clowns trying to claim the pope when he's a Sox fan has reignited my passion.
Caring about the pope unless you're a devout Catholic reminds me of Americans who are really into British royalty, but I gotta say, it's pretty cool that the first American pope is from the South Side of Chicago.
May 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Caring about the pope unless you're a devout Catholic reminds me of Americans who are really into British royalty, but I gotta say, it's pretty cool that the first American pope is from the South Side of Chicago.
Did some family tree research today, and learned my great-great-great-grandfather served in the Civil War for the Union, and that his infantry regiment (175th Ohio) fought in the Battle of Nashville. Hating Tennessee is in my blood.
May 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Did some family tree research today, and learned my great-great-great-grandfather served in the Civil War for the Union, and that his infantry regiment (175th Ohio) fought in the Battle of Nashville. Hating Tennessee is in my blood.
Cool to chat with Jon Garland at tonight’s White Sox game. A huge part of the 2005 team. He threw one of the four complete games in the ALCS. They just don’t make starting pitchers like they used to.
May 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Cool to chat with Jon Garland at tonight’s White Sox game. A huge part of the 2005 team. He threw one of the four complete games in the ALCS. They just don’t make starting pitchers like they used to.
Some personal news:
April 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Some personal news:
Just got cooked by an old lady behind me in line at the grocery store.
“Must have kids at home!”
“No, why?”
“Oh, I just saw that.”
“Must have kids at home!”
“No, why?”
“Oh, I just saw that.”
April 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just got cooked by an old lady behind me in line at the grocery store.
“Must have kids at home!”
“No, why?”
“Oh, I just saw that.”
“Must have kids at home!”
“No, why?”
“Oh, I just saw that.”
Biggest accomplishment of 2025 (so far). I read The Power Broker! And did you really read it if you don’t tell people you read it?
April 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Biggest accomplishment of 2025 (so far). I read The Power Broker! And did you really read it if you don’t tell people you read it?
A lot of things are terribly depressing right now, but we're grilling for the first time this year, so that's nice.
April 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A lot of things are terribly depressing right now, but we're grilling for the first time this year, so that's nice.
As bummed as I am about the Brooks Barnhizer rumors falling flat (he would've been a *perfect* fit on the roster and I'd have loved to see a Broncho play for Purdue), it's entertaining to see IU fans making fun of Purdue fans about having unrealistic hopes/expectations about an acquisition for once.
April 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
As bummed as I am about the Brooks Barnhizer rumors falling flat (he would've been a *perfect* fit on the roster and I'd have loved to see a Broncho play for Purdue), it's entertaining to see IU fans making fun of Purdue fans about having unrealistic hopes/expectations about an acquisition for once.
Not the former IU assistant I would've guessed would be on DeVries' staff, but I love it.
Source tells IndyStar former IU assistant Kenny Johnson will join Darian DeVries' first staff in Bloomington. Johnson is expected to be involved as soon as this weekend: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
Darian DeVries brings back ex-Tom Crean assistant to his first Indiana basketball staff
The Hoosiers are adding a man familiar with Bloomington and IU. Kenny Johnson brings a strong recruiting background to Darian DeVries' first staff.
www.indystar.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Not the former IU assistant I would've guessed would be on DeVries' staff, but I love it.