Event Logistics & Venue
Bloomington, IN
Date
Wed, Sept 16
Show Start
7:00 PM ET
Venue
Nick's English Hut
Location
Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
"Stop by if you’re in the Bloomington area tomorrow! Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry will be in town for a special live show. Rushing The Field is hitting the road 🏈 We'll be at Nick's on Wednesday night (9/16). The show starts at 7pm ET. Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson will join us as a guest. Come hang!" — @NBCSports
Featured Guest Spotlight
Indiana Athletics
Scott Dolson
Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Indiana University
Serving as IU Athletic Director since 2020 after over two decades with the Varsity Club and athletics department. Overseeing football momentum, Memorial Stadium enhancements, Big Ten modernization, and historic conference expansion integration.
Key Interview Discussion Topics Planned:
- State of Hoosiers Football & Curt Cignetti's culture transformation
- Navigating the new 18-team Big Ten scheduling & coastal road challenges
- NIL infrastructure, student-athlete rev share readiness, and fan engagement
- Upgrades at Memorial Stadium and assembly of regional college football energy
Indiana Football & Athletics Timeline
Context
Key milestones shaping Scott Dolson's tenure and the modern Hoosier football era leading into this road show.
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1927
Nick's English Hut opens on Kirkwood Avenue, cementing its place as Bloomington's landmark sporting hub for generations of Hoosiers.
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2020
Scott Dolson named Athletic Director to guide Indiana through realignment, facility upgrades, and competitive revitalizations.
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2024
Big Ten Expands to 18 Teams (adding Oregon, Washington, USC, UCLA) setting up new marquee matchups across college football.
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Sept 16
Rushing The Field Live Broadcast brings NBC Sports analysts Nicole Auerbach & Joshua Perry to Nick's for an intimate fan gathering.
Run of Show Agenda Builder
60 min total
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Fan Q&A Queue (Live Submissions)
4 Submitted
Upvote questions or pitch your own prompt for Nicole, Joshua, and AD Scott Dolson during the live Nick's taping.
Fan Attendance & Export Itinerary
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Nick's English Hut Fan Guide: Arrive 45–60 minutes early (around 6:00–6:15 PM ET) to secure seating near the broadcast setup. General admission seating on Kirkwood Ave is first-come, first-served.