We got our tickets for the current IU basketball season a few months ago, and a particular date has been etched into my mind ever since: January 27, 2007. On the ticket for that date, it included my seat assignment in the very first row of the student section. These seats shared space with the same floor the Hoosier basketball team would be playing on, meaning I was mere inches from all the action on the court. I imagined it would be great, but it out did all expectations I had for the entire experience. We did our best to enjoy it to the utmost, and I must say we accomplished this.
Before heading to Assembly Hall, the group of guys I go with decided we should paint up to show our support for the Hoosiers. It also helped that the game was being televised on ESPN nationally, and this would help our chances of being shown on the broadcast. We had eight guys, and it just happens that you can spell Hoosiers with eight letters. So, that is what we did. I was the R.
Walking out of the tunnel on to the court as the teams warmed up was amazing. All of the excitement of being at a Hoosier basketball game was intensified by being so close to the action. The sounds, the movement, all seemed larger than life. We took our spots on the bleachers and began preparing ourselves for the tip. Before the tip. however, I have been told and seen that we made our cameo on the broadcast. Lucky you all, whoever got to see me.
The game was awesome. The Hoosiers led the entire way, and they played well and in exciting fashion. There was plenty to cheer about including the 13-1 run to start the game that happened right in front of where we were sitting. We chanted, cheered, and just plain enjoyed the rest of the experience. I don't know if it will happen again, but this time was the best experience I have had since coming to college.
Hopefully the Hoosiers can keep it going as we march towards March. It would be gret to watch the Hoosiers play even into April. Wednesday we have Wisconsin and there is a plan to have a White Out. Whiting Out Wisconsin for a win over the #2 team would be wonderful. And it would jumpstart the homestretch of the season.
Go Hoosiers!
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You could also be clearly seen multiple times in the two minutes or so before half-time. Before that, I got glimpses of you, but during those two minutes I saw you multiple times, and you were clearly recognizable. And looking fine.
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