March 30, 1987

[Kipper23]

I was 21, a senior at IU and news editor of the Daily Student. Technology being was it was (or wasn't) at the time, we had to tell the photographers the dimensions of the large photo we wanted to use on the front page well ahead of time. So I designed the front at lunchtime at Nick's, using a menu as a straight edge and leaving room for "IU WINS IT ALL" in the largest point size I'd ever used. I remember the IDS staff got a lot of work done before the game started so we could watch as much as possible on conference room TV. I also remember kicking a soccer ball around the newsroom during halftime to get rid of our nervous energy. 

A few minutes into the second half, the managing editor approached me and said I should probably design another front page, just in case. I still have the paper design (and metal press plate) of the winning front, but I'm not sure what happened to the alternative design. We might have burned it. But I remember the headline was "Syracuse downs IU, XX-XX" over a horizontal photo, and there was a story about taxes and something about the College of Arts and Sciences on the front as well. It was so depressing to design it.

When we won, we all took a few minutes to run to Showalter Fountain, but we couldn't stay long because that big, beautiful photo was due any minute. We got the paper out, and everything's a little fuzzy after that.

[LamarCheeks]

52 minutes ago, Indy said:

And I remember a great quote from Ricky Callaway, post title game, declaring how he was going to "Go find Keith and give him the biggest kiss he's ever had!"

Followed by "Hi mom!  It's me, Rick!"

and then there was Hillman, high-octave voice screaming "...and then BUCKET!"

Love those memories.  It's been way too long, guys.

I was a freshman that year and I'm pretty sure it was Darryl Thomas that said: "BUCKET. IT WAS BUCKET!" ... Then Hillman said something like, "I went to the basket to get a rebound or something and IT WENT STRAIGHT THROUGH AND THAT WAS IT!" 

Forgive me, I've watched that tape a few times! 

[DawgBawls]

My dad was the union head at Colgate...he was doing abunch of stuff the night of UNLV...but he said hed be home for the championship...they were going through a bunch strikes and what not...i was in the 5th grade...the game was coming on and I started balling....dad never missed a game except the UNLV...2 mins into the game... my dad came through as always...He showed up with a 2 liter of Big Red and a smile....He died 4 yrs later from Agent Orange....yes, I miss him...but see him everytime i watch IU.

[Indy]

Yep Lamar you are right. My quotes are blending together. We are at the 15:00 of 2nd half so I'll get to see them all again soon enough!

[Josh]

My dad was the union head at Colgate...he was doing abunch of stuff the night of UNLV...but he said hed be home for the championship...they were going through a bunch strikes and what not...i was in the 5th grade...the game was coming on and I started balling....dad never missed a game except the UNLV...2 mins into the game... my dad came through as always...He showed up with a 2 liter of Big Red and a smile....He died 4 yrs later from Agent Orange....yes, I miss him...but see him everytime i watch IU.

Way too early. Mine has Agent Orange symptoms but thankfully he's still around.

I was in 5th grade. My teacher told us we had to be Indiana fans or Purdoo fans. I knew I lived in Indiana not Purdoo, so it was an easy choice. Then at the end of my first year of watching sports, the Hoosiers won it all. I was at a Purdoo family friend's house watching it. I still remembdr the taste of their tears. I was hooked.

[DawgBawls]

4 minutes ago, Josh said:

Way too early. Mine has Agent Orange symptoms but thankfully he's still around.

I was in 5th grade. My teacher told us we had to be Indiana fans or Purdoo fans. I knew I lived in Indiana not Purdoo, so it was an easy choice. Then at the end of my first year of watching sports, the Hoosiers won it all. I was at a Purdoo family friend's house watching it. I still remembdr the taste of their tears. I was hooked.

Yeah he was 46...im 41...I spent 8yrs in...God knows what I was exposed to...

[schoosier]

Colonial Crest apts my junior year. Had huge party and even invited our Purdue friends down. TV in every room; I punched a hole in the ceiling after Smarts shot. Think I patched 3 before we moved out. We got a ride to Shower fountains, lost our ride and walked back. I remember it being very cold. We watched the Final Four at Nick's. Everyone just came alive on campus. Little 5 was especially festive that year like we needed a reason. That team wouldn't be denied and we had excellent bench play in Hillman & Steve Eyl in the final four.

[rebelhoosier848891]

My dad was the union head at Colgate...he was doing abunch of stuff the night of UNLV...but he said hed be home for the championship...they were going through a bunch strikes and what not...i was in the 5th grade...the game was coming on and I started balling....dad never missed a game except the UNLV...2 mins into the game... my dad came through as always...He showed up with a 2 liter of Big Red and a smile....He died 4 yrs later from Agent Orange....yes, I miss him...but see him everytime i watch IU.

Great memory and a great post--made me tear up--reminded me of a similar memory with my dad--he was on his death bed in the hospital from cancer and we had been watching IU basketball together. He fell asleep during the game and even though he could hardly breathe and was in tremendous pain--a few hour later he raised up in bed and yelled out "Did we win"? Yes--I told him and he smiled and went back to sleep. God --he was a true IU fan and I miss him so much!


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[Dhop]

I was 21, a senior at IU and news editor of the Daily Student. Technology being was it was (or wasn't) at the time, we had to tell the photographers the dimensions of the large photo we wanted to use on the front page well ahead of time. So I designed the front at lunchtime at Nick's, using a menu as a straight edge and leaving room for "IU WINS IT ALL" in the largest point size I'd ever used. I remember the IDS staff got a lot of work done before the game started so we could watch as much as possible on conference room TV. I also remember kicking a soccer ball around the newsroom during halftime to get rid of our nervous energy. 

A few minutes into the second half, the managing editor approached me and said I should probably design another front page, just in case. I still have the paper design (and metal press plate) of the winning front, but I'm not sure what happened to the alternative design. We might have burned it. But I remember the headline was "Syracuse downs IU, XX-XX" over a horizontal photo, and there was a story about taxes and something about the College of Arts and Sciences on the front as well. It was so depressing to design it.

When we won, we all took a few minutes to run to Showalter Fountain, but we couldn't stay long because that big, beautiful photo was due any minute. We got the paper out, and everything's a little fuzzy after that.

here you go!

[FortWayneHoosier]

I love this thread. So awesome to see the memories of fellow Hoosiers. What a time to be alive when IU was absolutely dominating


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[Kipper23]

27 minutes ago, Dhop said:

here you go!

That's the one!

 

[rebelhoosier848891]

I have been on campus the last couple of days with my daughter for freshman orientation--yes--another generation of RebelHoosiers on the way--and during the campus tour the guide stopped at Showalter Fountain and talked about the 87 championship and the missing fish. Those things were heavy--one ended up in a frat house--one ended up on top of Ballantine Hall--one ended up in the President's yard --and one was never found at all and has been replaced by a smaller fish. The legend is that Knight has the missing fish and will return it when IU apologizes for firing him and IU will not win another championship until the fish is returned to its rightful place. Anyway--the guide was talking about this and my daughter was laughing because I had already told her the story many times and because the guide made it sound like it was ancient history. My wife and I chuckled during the tour because we were both there in 87 together as we fell in love at IU and the rest is history. My wife and I were talking about it a few minutes ago as we can't believe it's already been 30 years. It's time for another championship! We are past due Hoosier Nation! Archie must break the Knight curse and the fish of the fountain curse!


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[Brass Cannon]

The thing that has shocked me about the 76 team is how the undefeated season got so little coverage. The undefeated season hadn't become this mythical holy grail yet. 

I doubt anybody would have said that would be the last one 

[JSHoosier]

10 hours ago, rebelhoosier848891 said:

I have been on campus the last couple of days with my daughter for freshman orientation--yes--another generation of RebelHoosiers on the way--and during the campus tour the guide stopped at Showalter Fountain and talked about the 87 championship and the missing fish. Those things were heavy--one ended up in a frat house--one ended up on top of Ballantine Hall--one ended up in the President's yard --and one was never found at all and has been replaced by a smaller fish. The legend is that Knight has the missing fish and will return it when IU apologizes for firing him and IU will not win another championship until the fish is returned to its rightful place. Anyway--the guide was talking about this and my daughter was laughing because I had already told her the story many times and because the guide made it sound like it was ancient history. My wife and I chuckled during the tour because we were both there in 87 together as we fell in love at IU and the rest is history. My wife and I were talking about it a few minutes ago as we can't believe it's already been 30 years. It's time for another championship! We are past due Hoosier Nation! Archie must break the Knight curse and the fish of the fountain curse!


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The guide told a similar story during my orientation, except for the part about RMK having it.

[rebelhoosier848891]

The guide told a similar story during my orientation, except for the part about RMK having it.

It is part of IU myth and legend. So--where is the missing fish from the fountain Hoosier Nation? Let's put the BTown Banners investigations division on it. Old Fart and River Pilot--you've got some splainin' to do!


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[schoosier]

My kids count national championships like candy. Coastal wins baseball with 2 boys from our high school. Clemson takes it all and 2 SC teams in final four and 1 playing for another. I guess you take em as you get em.

[rebelhoosier848891]

My kids count national championships like candy. Coastal wins baseball with 2 boys from our high school. Clemson takes it all and 2 SC teams in final four and 1 playing for another. I guess you take em as you get em.

And to think even though IU has 5 basketball national titles--that is behind at least 2 other IU programs. IU Soccer has 8 national titles and I think IU swimming/diving has 10 titles. Impressive to say the least!


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