Popular Post Old Friend Posted January 30, 2017 Popular Post Posted January 30, 2017 When I was born, my dad brought me home from the hospital and put me down, in my bassinet, in front of an IU vs. Ohio State basketball game which was on television. I was 2 days old in 1969. "Get used to it, son" he said. It's my favorite story from when I was a kid. I remember watching the IU v Kentucky game from my parents' best friends' basement in Bloomington, in 1975. I remember sprinting to the bus stop as a first grader to tell my friends "WE DID IT!" in 1976 after we'd finished the undefeated season. I remember vividly beating Purdue in the 1979 NIT Final. I remember IU playing on Monday nights, and going home with my dad after he'd pick me up from a religious studies class so we could watch games together. Martha the Broom Lady was a welcomed guest in our house before every IU game, and those games had a palpable feel. I remember later on an African American lady yelling "OSCAR!!" to bring her young son home off the basketball court. I remember Amax coal commercials and Hilliard Gates. I remember where I was when they announced Ronald Reagan would be okay and the national championship game would be played as scheduled; and won by my beloved Indiana Hoosiers. I was with my cousin on DePauw's campus in the spring of 1987 when Keith Smart hit "the shot." We drove to Bloomington where by happenstance, I met another cousin walking down the street. I went to IU's opening round game in 1993 vs. Wright State in the Hoosier Dome...sat in great seats. Should have taken a date, and in fact THOUGHT about taking the girl I really should have married. Took a friend instead. Didn't marry that girl. Have regretted it ever since. I was torn up that year AND the year prior because I truly believed Indiana had the best team in the country, and it was filled with kids I knew..because I'd watched almost all of them since they were in high school. I went to the Final Four in Atlanta when the 2002 team took its magical ride. I celebrated when Eric Gordon agreed to play basketball at Indiana. Thrilled at Christian Watford's jump shot which cemented Indiana's return, however briefly, to national relevance. Yes, I have been an IU basketball fan literally all my life. In many ways, it defines my extracurricular life. Appointment television. Passion. Expectations. A love of something I have truly enjoyed and want to share with my sons. Fellas, I DVR'd the Pacers game tonight instead of the IU game. GloryDays, HooHooHoo22, LIHoosier and 13 others 16 Quote
ALASKA HOOSIER Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 I love you old friendSent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Old Friend said: When I was born, my dad brought me home from the hospital and put me down, in my bassinet, in front of an IU vs. Ohio State basketball game which was on television. I was 2 days old in 1969. "Get used to it, son" he said. It's my favorite story from when I was a kid. I remember watching the IU v Kentucky game from my parents' best friends' basement in Bloomington, in 1975. I remember sprinting to the bus stop as a first grader to tell my friends "WE DID IT!" in 1976 after we'd finished the undefeated season. I remember vividly beating Purdue in the 1979 NIT Final. I remember IU playing on Monday nights, and going home with my dad after he'd pick me up from a religious studies class so we could watch games together. Martha the Broom Lady was a welcomed guest in our house before every IU game, and those games had a palpable feel. I remember later on an African American lady yelling "OSCAR!!" to bring her young son home off the basketball court. I remember Amax coal commercials and Hilliard Gates. I remember where I was when they announced Ronald Reagan would be okay and the national championship game would be played as scheduled; and won by my beloved Indiana Hoosiers. I was with my cousin on DePauw's campus in the spring of 1987 when Keith Smart hit "the shot." We drove to Bloomington where by happenstance, I met another cousin walking down the street. I went to IU's opening round game in 1993 vs. Wright State in the Hoosier Dome...sat in great seats. Should have taken a date, and in fact THOUGHT about taking the girl I really should have married. Took a friend instead. Didn't marry that girl. Have regretted it ever since. I was torn up that year AND the year prior because I truly believed Indiana had the best team in the country, and it was filled with kids I knew..because I'd watched almost all of them since they were in high school. I went to the Final Four in Atlanta when the 2002 team took its magical ride. I celebrated when Eric Gordon agreed to play basketball at Indiana. Thrilled at Christian Watford's jump shot which cemented Indiana's return, however briefly, to national relevance. Yes, I have been an IU basketball fan literally all my life. In many ways, it defines my extracurricular life. Appointment television. Passion. Expectations. A love of something I have truly enjoyed and want to share with my sons. Fellas, I DVR'd the Pacers game tonight instead of the IU game. This is the best post I've ever laid eyes on reconmkd and Old Friend 2 Quote
Old Friend Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said: I love you old friend Sent from my SM-G920V using BtownBanners mobile app And I love all of you. (but especially you) We care. I wonder sometimes if anyone in administration does. reconmkd, ALASKA HOOSIER and HooHooHoo22 3 Quote
Hoosierfan2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Old Friend said: And I love all of you. (but especially you) We care. I wonder sometimes if anyone in administration does. We're about to find out very soon. That's about the only thing getting me through this season. ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Old Friend Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Hoosierfan2017 said: We're about to find out very soon. That's about the only thing getting me through this season. Curious why you said "we're about to find out." ? I'm a little out of the loop... Quote
Hoosierfan2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Old Friend said: Curious why you said "we're about to find out." ? I'm a little out of the loop... No inside info or anything but Crean's contract expires in 2020 so Glass is going to have to decide to either fire him or give him an extension sometime soon. Otherwise he would be out recruiting kids that he's not under contract to coach for 4 years, which other schools would use against us. Stuhoo and Old Friend 2 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 Old Friend, you brought a tear to my eye. Old Friend, reconmkd, ALASKA HOOSIER and 1 other 4 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Was at church last night. Checked the score and we are up 12-8. Thinking ok decent start. Checked it again few minutes later we are down 24-12. Ballgame. Quote
Alford Bailey Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Remember guys even with the injuries we can still put a 5 star and four 4 stars on the court. Not a lack of talent. Class of '66 Old Fart, Napleshoosier, hsrtxp and 1 other 4 Quote
Trish Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 He's not an athletic wing with "potential" so Crean wanted nothing to do with him. Good thing we have Grant Gelon! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Napleshoosier, Hoosierfan2017 and ALASKA HOOSIER 3 Quote
Hovadipo Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Looks like we won. Solid road win. On to Penn State!Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Napleshoosier and ALASKA HOOSIER 2 Quote
southsidehoosier Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Was at church last night. Checked the score and we are up 12-8. Thinking ok decent start. Checked it again few minutes later we are down 24-12. Ballgame.Same here. Usually DVR games when it conflicts with church but I had a bad feeling about the game so I didn't. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Alford Bailey 1 Quote
JSHoosier Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 9 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said: No inside info or anything but Crean's contract expires in 2020 so Glass is going to have to decide to either fire him or give him an extension sometime soon. Otherwise he would be out recruiting kids that he's not under contract to coach for 4 years, which other schools would use against us. If I was a recruit I'm not sure if playing under Crean for 4 years would be a good thing or not.... recker222000, ALASKA HOOSIER and Hoosierfan2017 3 Quote
Lebowski Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Yeah the chant of 'Just like football.' from the student section last night pretty much shook my foundation. ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
Hovadipo Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Yeah the chant of 'Just like football.' from the student section last night pretty much shook my foundation. Lol they did that? I remember when I went to high school......Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
hsrtxp Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Lol they did that? I remember when I went to high school......Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersOh yeah they did. They had a nice shot of the student section when they were chanting. Both IUBB and IUFB should have that clip playing every day at practice. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ALASKA HOOSIER 1 Quote
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