The biggest lesson Bob Knight taught me
I learned a lot of lessons from coach Bob Knight over the years. There’s one that is more important than all of the other lessons combined.
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Happy 200th Birthday, Indiana!
OK, it’s not quite Indiana’s birthday. But it’s close. It’s only a few days away. December 11, to be exact. That’s the date Indiana was admitted into the Union in 1816. So we’re celebrating 200 years of being a state! While there are many things that frustrate me about Indiana, I also have a deep,…
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I wrote this to motivate the Hoosiers today
I just have one request for the Cream and Crimson today. And I think it’s a pretty common request from basketball fans around the country: Beat Kentucky. So I crafted a well-reasoned, passionate, and motivating post for the Hoosiers squad as they take the floor today. I don’t think I’m asking too much. Do it…
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‘Stevie Shoot a Three Pointer’ – My apologies
This post may use affiliate links. Learn more in my Disclosure Policy. There’s been a spike in traffic to my site. I guess you could call it a March Madness spike? I don’t know what to call it. It should probably be something catchy because it happens every year during the NCAA tournament. This year,…
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#TwitterTuesday
A wrap-up of some of my favorite tweets from the last two weeks… Dear allergies. You are like the flu's invisible twin. You make me feel just as bad but nobody understands. #AllergyProblems — Carlos Whittaker (@loswhit) May 9, 2013 I understand. https://twitter.com/LeilanMcNally/status/332638159538098176 Thanks again to everyone who shared and voted during our campaign! In…
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Maybe I’m bad luck for the Hoosiers
I think I can finally talk about this. It’s been a week now. The pain has definitely subsided. Sunday certainly helped ease the pain. Kevin and I were able to go watch the Hoosiers play at Illinois, thanks to my uncle Dale. This game was a lot of firsts for me: First time I’ve ever…
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Watford for the Win – a year later
This post may use affiliate links. Learn more in my Disclosure Policy. One year ago today, Aiden and I “stormed the court” in our living room, celebrating Christian Watford’s amazing shot. We weren’t the only ones who reacted that way. That shot…that game…that reaction…that moment… it was cathartic. It was like the remnants of the…
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An IU poem from an 8th grader
I recently uncovered this poem. I wrote it as part of an assignment in 8th grade. I think this is the first poem I ever wrote. While not exactly historically accurate, I think it captures some of the iconic images from that era. Assembly Hall rocks with noise As the crowd cheers for Indiana’s Boys….
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Still Gives Me Chills…
I know. It’s been 11 days. I cannot, however, continue with this blog without sharing these three amazing videos. The first one still gives me chills. It makes me want to rush the court in our Living Room, like Aiden and I may or may not have done when we first watched the shot go…
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Stevie Shoot a 3Pointer
Butler may be in the Final Four again (Go Dawgs, by the way), but they don’t have the best March Madness song. Ever! You must go to this site and listen to the song. “Get me a ticket for an aeroplane…” come on now, you know you want to sing along…
