Why do I root for IU

[HoosierRon]

Was graduated from IU in 1965 (BA) and 1968 (MS). As a Hoosier, I couldn't be prouder watching jimmy Rahl, Steve Alford, Damon Bailey, and a host of other IU stars.

 

[McNutt76]

Do you remember Bill Russell, who arrived at IU in 1963? He

returned to Columbus after graduating in 1967 and we play golf at the same club. He is a great guy, who witnessed an anecdote in my newest golf book.

 

[HoosierRon]

Re: Do you remember Bill Russell, who arrived at IU in 1963? He

I did not know Bill Russell, but I do remember that Walt Bellamy lived in Wright Quadrangle, second floor, just down the hall from me. In those days Wright was a men's only dorm and "Smithwood" was a women's only dorm.

 

[S.Walker]

Rayl. Rayl. Rayl. Not Rahl. Aka "the Splendid Splinter"

Of course, with apologies to Ted Williams.

Great, great player.
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[S.Walker]

I remember Russell well. Columbus HS product

Was a nice player at IU.
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[Big Red Believer]

I remember Russell. He was a starter, I beleive, my first two years at IU.

I remember, also, listening on the radio when he played in HS, possibly in the Finals?

 

[Big Red Believer]

You also got to watch the Vans and that great 65 team. No one

who followed IU sports back then will ever forget the Michigan game.

 

[McNutt76]

CHS made it to the finals in 1964, but Bill graduated in 63. nt

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[myrtlefan]

Frank Wilson Class of 73


He was from Bluffton and was recruited in the same class as Big George and Steve Downing. I've been a fan since then. Our Eckrich displays back then had scorecards you could pick up at the grocery stores and keep score as you watched the game. Anyone remember those?
Frank was a starter at guard with George but after BMK came the next year, along with Crews, Buckner, Bobby W and the rest, Frank didn't play very often his last 2 years.

 

[HoosierRon]

Re: You also got to watch the Vans and that great 65 team. No one


Tom and Dick were two of IU's best forwards...and yes I still remember the Michigan game.

 

[Mean Mr Mustard]

Was graduated from IU in 1965 (BA) and 1968 (MS). As a Hoosier, I couldn't be prouder watching jimmy Rahl, Steve Alford, Damon Bailey, and a host of other IU stars.

Why I root for Indiana is it’s the only channel I can get here in Bangkok, IL