One of the best known and most respected names in Indiana sports, Dan Dakich is the mid-day host at 1070 The Fan.

Dakich spent 16 years at Indiana University as a player and assistant coach for IU legend Bob Knight, and then enjoyed a ten-year tenure as the head coach at Bowling Green before returning to Bloomington where he finished the 2007-2008 season as IU's head basketball coach.

Both in Bloomington and Bowling Green, Dan has demonstrated unshakable integrity and character. The desire to help basketball players learn lessons that serve them well as adults is the hallmark of a fine coach, and Dan has shown that to be his first priority. 88 of the student athletes to play four years for Dan at Bowling Green earned his degree.

As well known as Dan is in the sports community for his tactical knowledge, he is as well regarded as an insightful and funny speaker at camps and public events. Dan's knowledge extends to all sports as he is an avid fan of all Indiana pro and college teams as well as the Chicago Cubs.