but there has been a couple of football players who has contributed for some good teams over the years. I remember Tony Gonzalez playing well for a Cal team who went to the sweet 16 and Julius Peppers played well for a UNC team that I think went to a final four.
I am not saying Fuch will be a good player
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Few and far between, though
James Hardy is as close as IU has come in recent memory to a football player who was actually talented enough to help the IU basketball team. And, there were times where he just looked slow on the court.
It used to be that colleges used basketball as a way to help keep football players in shape, but those days are long gone.
That said, I hope this kid can help IU shore up the middle.
James Hardy is as close as IU has come in recent memory to a football player who was actually talented enough to help the IU basketball team. And, there were times where he just looked slow on the court.
It used to be that colleges used basketball as a way to help keep football players in shape, but those days are long gone.
That said, I hope this kid can help IU shore up the middle.
I can remember two under RMK
Randle El and Ross Hale were both football players who played some basketball. Also remember James Hardy actually started at IU as a basketball player then turned to football.
Randle El and Ross Hale were both football players who played some basketball. Also remember James Hardy actually started at IU as a basketball player then turned to football.
You must not be old enough to remember Antwaan Randle El.
He was a pretty good basketball player.
He was a pretty good basketball player.
Re: I can remember two under RMK
Neither of those two really contributed..even Hardy barely did, he was too beat up after fball, he lacked his usual explosion
Neither of those two really contributed..even Hardy barely did, he was too beat up after fball, he lacked his usual explosion
forgot about Quinn Buckner
he played one year of football before deciding to play basketball full time
he played one year of football before deciding to play basketball full time
hardy committed to iubb...
But then signed with IUfb. He was always a football player first.
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Doesnt it have to be that way?
If you play football you can't be on a scholarship go another sport, right? I thought they did that so schools wouldn't have 6'7" 300lb soccer midfielders
If you play football you can't be on a scholarship go another sport, right? I thought they did that so schools wouldn't have 6'7" 300lb soccer midfielders
Randle El
I saw one of the rare appearances by ARE. He stole the ball twice from the point guard and made a 3 point shot or at least a long 2, I don't remember. I don't remember much more about his basketball career. but he would have been a great defensive player and I am sure developed into a good PG.
I saw one of the rare appearances by ARE. He stole the ball twice from the point guard and made a 3 point shot or at least a long 2, I don't remember. I don't remember much more about his basketball career. but he would have been a great defensive player and I am sure developed into a good PG.
The best part of those terrible years
Kip is a great guy. My son is friends with him. He was living a dream just to practice and dress with the team. We never cheered louder than when he would go into the game.
His family restaurant, Kiplee's, is a good place for Pizza, Stroms, and a cold beer while watching a basketball game.
But yes, it is unfortunate he had to play.
Kip is a great guy. My son is friends with him. He was living a dream just to practice and dress with the team. We never cheered louder than when he would go into the game.
His family restaurant, Kiplee's, is a good place for Pizza, Stroms, and a cold beer while watching a basketball game.
But yes, it is unfortunate he had to play.
Re: forgot about Quinn Buckner
And he was still drafted by the NFL. If I have any memory cells left, I remember him as a hard hitting defensive back who also had some interceptions. Transition to the basketball season was tough though and he was "encouraged" to focus on hoops.
And he was still drafted by the NFL. If I have any memory cells left, I remember him as a hard hitting defensive back who also had some interceptions. Transition to the basketball season was tough though and he was "encouraged" to focus on hoops.
Quinn was a great athlete
But his real strength -- Mr. Obvious here -- was basketball. Just as at IU, he was the motor that drove his high school basketball team in Illinois. I think those guys won three straight state championships.
But his real strength -- Mr. Obvious here -- was basketball. Just as at IU, he was the motor that drove his high school basketball team in Illinois. I think those guys won three straight state championships.
I might be wrong but
I think Buckner remains the only BIG athlete to start opening day as a frosh in both football and basketball.
I think Buckner remains the only BIG athlete to start opening day as a frosh in both football and basketball.
