This and that on the eve of spring ball Spring practice kicks off in Bloomington on Tuesday Share this story Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Indiana made it through four practices in March 2020 before all hell broke loose. The COVID-19 pandemic robbed the Hoosiers — and everyone else — of valuable offseason training time last spring. But as we reach the first anniversary of the pandemic, it seems increasingly likely that IU will make it through a full spring ball season — and that there will be a lot to look forward to in the fall. Here are a few news items and notes on the eve of spring in Bloomington: