Del Duduit - Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from Iu Mens Basketball

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HEART OF A

HOOSIER

HEART OF A

A YEAR OF INSPIRATION FROM IU MENS BASKETBALL

HOOSIER

DEL DUDUIT and MICHELLE MEDLOCK ADAMS

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Quarry Books

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Indiana University Press

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2021 by Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams

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Manufactured in the United States of America

First printing 2021

Cataloging information is available from the Library of Congress.

ISBN 978-0-253-05696-2 (hardback)

ISBN 978-0-253-05697-9 (paperback)

ISBN 978-0-253-05699-3 (ebook)

From Del...

To my late parents, Buddy and Barb Duduit, who took time to show me right from wrong and always supported me.

From Michelle...

In honor of my late parents, Walter and Marion Medlock, who raised me to love God, my family, and the Indiana Hoosiers. I am forever grateful. This ones for you, Mom and Dad.

CONTENTS

HEART OF A

HOOSIER

Michelle Medlock Adams

I WENT TO MY FIRST IU basketball game when I was six years old, and that was it. I never wanted to miss another one. Even as a child, as I stood and belted out, Go IU, fight, fight, fight! I knew I was part of something very special.

I was right.

Being an IU fanbeing part of the Hoosier Nationhas been one of the great loves of my life. Its a legacy of love that my parents passed down to me, and its one that Ive passed down to my children. Im guessing you share that same love for the Hoosiers, or you wouldnt have picked up this book.

Our hope is that youll relive some of your favorite IU Basketball memories and find inspiration in those stories as well as learn some Hoosier basketball history you might not have known. But more than anything, we hope each entry challenges you to be better, dream bigger, and never give up. If there were ever a time in history when we needed a little more encouragement and a lot more understanding, its now. We pray youll find those things in the pages of this book too.

We want you to know that as we wrote this book, we pictured you sitting across the table from us, drinking a Coke and eating a Hinkles hamburger. We already consider you our friend. And if youre a die-hard Hoosiers fan, well then that makes you family. Thanks for taking this journey with us. And, last but not least... say it loud and proud: we are IU! (Youre doing the arm motions right now, arent you? Love it!)

Del Duduit

WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE

When the third television time-out is called in the second half at a home Indiana University basketball game, pandemonium breaks loose. The IU pep band performs the William Tell Overture, getting the crowd pumped up while the cheerleaders race around the court displaying eighteen Hoosier flags. The fans love it.

The tradition began during the 1979 season and has been described as the greatest time-out in college basketball. If the Hoosiers are winning, it inspires the team and crowd to keep going. If Indiana is behind in the game, the band and cheerleaders motivate the fans and squad to fight back.

The overture to the opera William Tell was the theme song for the Lone Ranger and his mighty high ho Silver, away. Classic cartoons such as Bugs Bunny and The Flintstones also used the music in many scenes. The song was also featured in many motion pictures such as The Princess Diaries and A Clockwork Orange.

The original score, composed by Gioachino Rossini, premiered at the Paris Opra in 1829. It lasts about twelve minutes and describes a picture of life in the Swiss Alps. Its a symphony broken down into four parts:

Prelude: Dawnthis signifies the calm before a storm

Stormthe event you run and seek shelter from

Ranz des vachesdaybreak or a calming when the storm begins to pass

Finale: March of the Swiss Soldiersa victory and daylight

What inspires you to finish the game? Do you need a little boost to bolster your spirits and encourage you to keep going?

BREAK THE PRESS

Are you losing the game in the second half? Do you need someone or something to encourage you to continue? Maybe youre ahead in life and dont want to lose focus on why youre playing hard to win. Or perhaps youre about to face a major storm in your life. Your doctor may have delivered some tough news. Maybe the person you were dating has ended the relationship. In times like these, it can be difficult to see a positive outcome. But if you keep moving forward, the storm will pass and break up, and you will once again see the light of day. You might also make a comeback and stand victorious in the middle of the court.

SLAM DUNK

We all face trials and problems. Its part of life. Difficulties can either make you weak and frightened or stir up the spirit in you to keep fighting to win the game. The first thing you must do to overcome the storm is be prepared for it to hit. A good basketball coach will have his team ready to withstand runs by the opposition. When the storm clouds form and head your way, stand up and face the issues. Dont run from them, but instead meet them head-on.

Lean on friends and family to help see you through the rough times. Sometimes you need to vent, but refrain from taking out your problems on others. Be determined to withstand the circumstances and learn from the moment. This may help you later assist someone else who might face a similar situation. Maintain a positive attitude, and be ready to get back on the court when the storm has passed. Anticipate the time-out, and raise your flags to run around the gym in victory.

How can you withstand the storms of life?

Michelle Medlock Adams

SENIOR SPEECHESDAMON BAILEY DOES IT RIGHT

Just the mention of Senior Night speeches brings smiles to the faces of diehard IU Basketball fans. Those speeches are as stirring and beloved as the teams candy-striped warm-up pants and the playing of the William Tell Overture during the iconic second-half time-out.

Its tradition.

Coach Bob Knight began the custom back in 1973, and it continues to this day. After the last home game of the season, all senior players have the opportunity to address the coaches, their fellow players, their families, and, of course, the faithful fans. Some give long, eloquent speeches while others make it short and sweet. Jarrad Odle, a 2002 senior and the scrappy forward from Swayzee, Indiana, whom so many fans had grown to appreciate, mightve said it best: I put four years in for you guys. You can give me twenty minutes.

Its often an emotional night filled with tears, laughter, and lots of nostalgia. While I have had many favorite senior speeches over the years, Damon Baileys sweet words to his younger sister, Courtney, who had been battling leukemia, warm my heart the most. (Full disclosure: I was born and raised in Lawrence County, Indiana, and was a varsity cheerleader when Damon played at Bedford North Lawrence High School. So, I might be a bit biased... but I dont care. Damons words brought everyone to tears.) When Damon took his turn at the mic, he shared, I get cheered. I get all the hoopla because I can dribble a basketball and shoot a basketball, but Courtney is the one who should be cheered. Shes been through a lot more than I have.